Jemima's Choice

A Thousand Sorry

Two brothers separated by distance crying in front of a mound of wet ground. They both strengthen each other. At the request of her mother if one day died to be buried in a leash with her husband in their hometown in the Klaten area. On the way back to Jemima's residence they just kept quiet. Jemima especially lost his mother very much, all this time he felt very troublesome mother and had never been happy. Her brother tried to strengthen his sister who was always silent and daydreaming.

"Je eat first, it's Dira you don't bribe" said Julia. He was so lost in his grief that he forgot to take care of his young son, who was seen playing with his cousin Lyodra. Removing her tears, Jemima takes instant food for Dira, she is unable to cook nutritious food for Dira. Thankfully, his son was not a hassle during his mother's funeral.

"Abram where's Je? Koq he's not there from yesterday?" julia asked because she did not see the figure of Abram who she knew was very close to her brother and nephew.

"I haven't told him yet, after all I've broken up" Jemima said expressionlessly.

"When? I thought after you met her mother you'd get married. Is there a problem Je?" Julia looked surprised

"Her mother disagreed with me to be Mas Abram's companion. I never told Mom about this matter" Jemima just looked down because in his heart he really needed Abram's current figure.

"Please Je, may you get a man who really loves you both" Julia hugged her sister, she was very sad with the life of her only sister.

The atmosphere of the house was quiet, Julia and her husband and son were resting in the room that used to be used by Mother. Jemima picked up his phone and typed a message into Abram.

⁇ ️Jemima: Mas how are you

Jemima wanted to tell Abram about his mother's death. At least they used to be close so it was natural that Jemima wanted to pass on the news to Abram.

1/2 hour wait no reply. He tried to contact the man.

Nuttt nuttt nutt voice phone call

"Hello Mas" Jemima said as his call was raised

"Hello" the voice of the woman who answered his call. Jemima was surprised who the woman was whether this was his sister.

"Ehmmm hello Mas Abram is there?"

"Who are you Abram has slept. Why the night call people's husbands" deggg. Jemima's chest hurt as if someone hit him.

"Sorry I don't know" then Jemima ended his call. Didn't he misheard the woman's words just now .... Husband . Abram was married to the woman he had been betrothed to. But why didn't he tell her about the wedding. Abram lied to himself. Sad and devastated Jemima had to accept back, not lost sad because of the mother's residence but now coupled with his relationship with Abram who without clarity really ended. Jemima should have prepared himself, had he not known before about Abram's betrothal. But he still hoped for a drop of hope in Abram's last promise to fight for him.

In grief this time Jemima's tears did not come out at all, it may have run out for her Mother. He was silent in the room while watching his sleeping son and convinced himself that they were strong and could live together. Eventually Jemima joined the boy, calming his mind for a moment in a dream that may be happier than his real life.

A week later, her sister's family returned to her home. Jemima and Dira were alone in the house. The quiet she felt. He doesn't know what to do. His sister was going to accompany him while his sister who still looked dazed was worried about his sister's condition. But Jemima assured her brother that she was fine.

"Mama mam apey anet" said Dira in front of his mother. Jemima then prepares food for Dira.

"Je." The voice of the man he had not seen for a long time was behind him. Abram came in his work clothes staring at him wistfully.

"Mas" Jemima silently could not say anything, whether he should be happy or angry with the man.

"Pa pa pa" a happy voice came from Dira who immediately ran over to Abram.

"Dira eat first yuk said he was hungry" said Jemima break the stiffness.

"Ndak ndak auu Pa" said Dira with his promise to hug Abram.

Jemima just silently looked at the intimacy of the two men.

"Dira eat first bribed Mama later play with Papa ya" then Abram dropped Dira from his carrier and put it on his dining chair. There was no talk between Jemima and Abram, Jemima focused on feeding her son.

"Sorry I just came today, Alya told me yesterday that Mom died" Abram spoke softly.

"Yes Mas is okay" Abram then quietly returned to waiting until Jemima was ready to talk.

After making sure Dira is full and busy with her toys. Abram spoke to Jemima.

"How are you?" ask her to Jemima

"Good Mas"

"Sorry to disappoint you. Sorry I wasn't there with you when Mom left. Sorry I turned out to be a cowardly man for you and Dira. I'm sorry I haven't been able to keep my promise to you" Abram held Jemima's hand and looked at her closely, but the woman turned her face away and shed tears.

"I don't know if it's worth forgiving Je. After I came back I was still trying to convince Mom to keep accepting you. Walking a few days it turned out that Mr. Atma had a stroke and had to be treated he asked me to marry his son immediately. Mom begged me to marry Manda. I'm sorry Je turned out I let you guys down" Abram shed tears regretting his actions.

"Until yesterday morning I still didn't know how to tell you about this matter. I also pleaded with Darwin not to tell you, let me explain myself" Abram wiped the tears on Jemima's cheek.

"Congratulations, may you be happy."

"Aren't you angry? You don't want to hit me, I'm saying that Je?" Jemima laughed at Abram's words.

"If I hit you later I get a crime of persecution I continue to be imprisoned later Dira who. He just got me Mas" Jemima smiled but in his heart it hurt a lot.

"Just believe everything that happens is the best thing for us. Moreover, you obey what Mother said must be a blessing and her blessing will accompany your wedding trip. You go home there, I'm not good together with the husband of the person" Jemima threw Abram out, he wanted to be alone could not bear to look at the face of Abram who was very dear to him.

"Not both Je's gonna have Dira, I'm gonna go home tonight. I want to take Dira to the playground at that time" Jemima shook his head

"Rome Mas, later Mother or wife you know I really do not feel good" he said by pleading.

"Well if it wants you Je. Call me if you need anything" Abram stroked Jemima's head gently and made Jemima's heart ache.

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