I'm Not a Wild Grass

Divorce Trial (POV Kiyano)

Flash back two days ago..

"When's the trial?" Ask the middle-aged man in front of me.

"Monday, Dad," I said in reply to my father-in-law's question.

Yep. This Friday afternoon I was struck by my father-in-law's visit to my study. I, who was getting ready to go home quickly with Laila, was finally held back for half an hour in a serious conversation with my father-in-law.

"Are you really thinking about parting ways, son? I saw that your relationship was still fine before Dad came to Australia," Dad persuaded me to back off my divorce plans with Bella.

"Didn't Bella tell Dad why we split up?" I asked confused.

I think Bella has told Dad the truth. So I don't have to open that disgrace to my father-in-law.

"Dad still can't understand, son. Bella just said that you guys don't love each other anymore. But Dad's feeling is that Bella still loves you, son. Or maybe you already have another woman here?" Ask Dad with a sharp look.

Deg.

Suddenly, Laila's face flashed in my mind.

If I had to answer honestly my father-in-law's question, I would have admitted that I was really starting to like a woman in this town. But if I say so, then it will make Laila like a woman snatching people's husbands. And I don't want Laila to get a stamp as an actor.

"It's not like that, Dad. To be honest, up to now Kiyano still loves.." My words stuck in my throat. It still feels hard to be right even just to say the name of the woman who was so majestic before.

"Kiyano actually still loves Bella, Dad. It is precisely Bella who already has another dream man. And Kiyan even caught them making out two weeks ago" I said honestly at the end.

I actually feel bad about Bella. But if I don't uncover this truth, I'm sure that Dad will still persuade me to keep my marriage to Bella.

Though my heart began to sincerely release my love for my ex-wife, now.

"You're not lying, are you, Kiy?!" Dad bluffs.

I looked back at Dad with a bold look. I have no fault, either. So I don't have to be afraid of Dad's threats or bluffs.

"Dad can ask Mr. Gimin, security guard at Dad's house. Or better ask Bella again."

"What do you mean Mr. Gimin also saw Bella.."

Dad looks difficult to say the word 'cheating' that must be pinned to Bella, the Princess continued.

"Directly? No. gabe. Mr. Gimin only saw Bella and Bayu through CCtV recordings, Dad," I explained.

Father suddenly rose from his seat of greatness. Then asked in a blaring voice.

"WOODS?! You said, Bayu, son? Your own brother-in-law?!" Ask Dad so shocked.

I let out a tired breath. It feels unable to re-describe the stifling facts about this affair.

I myself who lived it, still hurt to remember the scene of Bella and Bayu kissing each other.

With my head lowered from exhaustion, I said slowly, "Yes, Dad."

"The guy Bella likes now is Bayu, it turns out. So, Kiyano thinks it's better for Kiyano to just back out of this marriage."

Dad sat back on the couch. This time I look so tired. Presumably the reality related to biological sons and daughters, he continued, which made this affair has shaken his mind.

I also feel guilty for being someone who has to open a disgrace of this magnitude.

Father then rubbed his face once while leaning against the back of the sofa. His gaze then drifted far through the ceiling that was above my workroom.

Father's words just confirmed my guess. I still hope that my relationship with Bella can be repaired.

I also shook slowly. Then I swallowed my saliva with great difficulty, and only then did I continue my story to Father.

"One night, Kiyano suddenly returns home without telling Bella, Dad. Mom and Dad were on holiday in Australia. So the house looks so deserted when Kiyano just comes at night."

"But, Kiyano then looked with Kiyano's own eyes, Well. When Bella and Bayu kiss in the pantry night-night. The CCTV footage is in Mr. Gimin, well, if you really want to see it for yourself."

Dad rubbed his face once again. This time his eyes were silent for quite a long time. After some time had passed, Dad spoke again.

"Then, on their behalf, I apologize to you, son," said Dad, bowing his head.

I hurriedly said, "Dad doesn't have to apologize. I don't know the truth from Bella's mouth, anyway. So according to Kiyan, I should ask Bella and Bayu everything first. And, if there really is a special relationship between them, God willing Kiyan will be ready to let them both be happy, Dad!" Speak with a calmness that surprises even myself.

"Hh.. I believe in you, son. But I will also keep asking Bayu. If they both like each other, are you really okay if they get married? Because after all Bella and Bayu actually do not have blood relations. Therefore they can still be married," said Father at length.

"Yes, Dad. Insha Allah Kiyan willingly," My heart is firm and steady.

"So, your divorce hearing is next Monday, three days away?" Ask Dad to make sure.

"Yes, Dad.."

"Oh.."

Back, a silent atmosphere filled the conversation space between me and Dad.

And, that silence continued even until Dad said goodbye to go home the next half hour.

Flashback complete.

Back to the present.

I am currently on my way home from the wedding of Nunik and her husband. Nunik is Laila's best friend.

Without an invitation, I ventured to go to the party, because suddenly I was wracked by the feeling of longing for Laila from the morning I woke up and opened my eyes.

I drove my Civic casually. As relaxed as I feel right now, after getting the delayed reception answer from Laila.

Yep. Laila has accepted my proposal earlier. Although he also challenges our relationship to go through the exam period for the next three months.

The application speech that so suddenly came out of my mouth was most likely caused by feelings of haru and nostalgia during the procession of kabul Ijab took place earlier.

Just then, I suddenly remembered the kabul ijab procession that I had been through with Bella. But then the shadow of Laila dressed as a bride, getting married and doing kabul with Erlan, suddenly made me attacked by a baseless fear.

Yep. I was suddenly jealous.

And yes. I did suddenly want to tie Laila up to be mine and mine alone.

I don't want to let Erlan or any other young man get ahead of me have Laila. Whether this is obsessive or love. But I've obviously set my life aside to live happily with Laila later, in the future.

And, after the trial that will take place tomorrow, I will have already given up the status of Bella's husband by state law later. And that also means I'm really going to officially hold the status of being a cool, established, single widower.

Duren is long, according to my dear Laila.

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