JODOHKU MR. DUDA

Ending

Actually today the weather is very bright, even if you can say the sun shines excessively. To make some of the metropolitan city's residents look angry because of the light. The same thing happened with Nisa. However, it is not the body that is angry because the AC in the workspace is still functioning properly, but the soul is the one who is hot.

The trouble after trouble that kept approaching himself and his family lately, made his appearance change by one hundred and eight degrees. No more fluffy smiles on the lips, making them look older than their actual age. Moreover, last night's events, make the forehead always wrinkled.

For the first time, since El found out who her real father was, Nisa and Angga spoke four eyes seriously, heart to heart both in the master room. Of course it was Angga who invited Nisa into their room first carefully.

"I'm sorry, Dek, our family is like this because of me" Angga said with regret.

Nisa only breathed a long, silent breath, but still listened to the husband's explanation.

"What should I do, Dek?" sigh Angga then, "say, Deck, what should I do to repent my sins."

Nisa's mind was still laughing, maybe she should listen to her heart once more. It may be true said Santika mama, Angga's actions are only one loss. And all that ended with the departure of Pradipta. Couldn't he open his heart a little, sacrifice a little ignoring the wounds that still bleed for the sake of his little family? Although Angga has tarnished her pride as a woman, but do not forget she is also a mother. Is not a mother capable of sacrificing anything for her children? Even if it takes life, it becomes a bet.

Seeing Nisa who was still unmoved, Angga tried to approach her. Slowly his sturdy hands wanted to grab Nisa's fingers sitting on the edge of the bed. However, either surprised or just a reflex movement the woman pulled her hand, as if reluctant to be touched by the husband.

Angga gulped his disappointment. Nisa was stunned, for a moment she regretted her actions when she saw the disappointed hue of the man.

"Sorry, give me some time to think, Pah," said Nisa slowly, "my brain is already full of problems. Not only because of our relationship, the kids and the work also keep chasing me," he continued.

"The kids still need you, Deck."

Nisa frowned confusedly. "meaning?"

"May I withdraw my desire for divorce? It's not just the kids who need you, me and this family still need you. Come back, Deck, go back to being the wife and mother of our children."

"I can't leave the kids, Pah," said Nisa.

"So come back, I promise I'll clean up all this mess." Strong as a real man.

"But ...."

"Why? Has anyone replaced me?" It was not worth to be jealous of his wife, considering what she had done.

But no matter how Angga tried to shake off that feeling, he was still restless, still jealous.

Meanwhile, Axel's shadow suddenly appeared in Nisa's mind. Their relationship is still a close friend, it is still gray. However, being with Axel all felt different.

The eyes and attention of the young man, eliminated the feeling of inferiority and contempt for Nisa due to the actions of Angga. Suppose you can still say lucky, Nisa feels lucky to get to know Axel.

"If you mean Papa, Axel. We are just friends" replied Nisa hesitatingly. She did not want to hurt her husband.

Hearing Nisa's doubtful reply, Angga was disappointed. He knows the meaning of doubt. But he did not want to show his feelings. "Thankfully," he replied with a bitter smile, "we rebuilt this family from scratch huh, Dek." Angga again reached out to grab Nisa's fingers.

This time Nisa did not refuse. Letting Angga's hands squeeze it warmly. "I've missed you, Dek. Want everything back to how it used to be."

'There is nothing like it used to be! Everything has changed. The kids and I have changed too!' Nisa's complaining in her heart.

When he saw that his wife was silent, he was not thinking about what. The lady knew she had to start waiting. He must be patient until Nisa forgives and forgets all the wounds she has inflicted.

"Sorry Mom, someone came looking for Mom," said the Secretary who had been standing in front of his desk at some point.

"Eh, you .. who's looking for me" said Nisa. He seemed a little surprised by the Secretary's presence.

"Sorry Mom, I've knocked on the door since, but it seems like Mom is too busy, so don't hear it. That's why I went straight in" explained the Secretary.

"No problem."

"Thank you, Oiya who is looking for her mother is Axel sir. Haven't made an appointment yet, but he's insistent on meeting, ' he said to Mom's friend."

"Axel's? Get him in."

Shortly after, Axel stood up smiling in front of Nisa. "Still busy? I want to take you to lunch." His face was pretending to be disappointed.

Nisa gawked, then glanced at the clock stamped in the corner of the laptop screen in front of her. Sure enough, he was too long contemplating until he was unaware that time had shown hours of rest. "Well, where are you going to eat?" close the square screen on the table.

"Follow, my friend recommended a restaurant before I got here."

***

"Come with me, Nis. We're building a new restaurant in the Aussie."

"I'm not divorced yet." Nisa wasn't too surprised by what she heard. He could already guess and feel Axel's feelings from his attitude all along. However, the woman does not know what makes Axel interested in him and he is not interested in asking.

"It's time you asked."

Nisa shakes. 'So come back, I promise I'll clean up all this mess.' Angga's words reverberated in the ears.

"It's not that easy, Xel. My kids still need me."

"Married to me doesn't mean living in the north pole. You can still meet and connect with them. We can even stay together. But it's just them, not with your husband" Axel persuaded. The steed pinggan was already empty, he pushed slightly forward.

"Come away, Xel, frankly last night Mas Angga said the same thing to you." His hands were busy stirring up the remaining half orange juice.

"Married you again?"

Nisa chuckles. "No, he said he wanted to start over, with me and the kids. But I haven't given an answer, I still doubt."

"You can doubt him because of his affair, but with me ... Do you doubt it too?"

"Don't get big head first, before you read yourself an article about you on google."

"So you google me?" Axel's eyeballs grew meaningfully. "Listen, everything written there is not necessarily true. Why not ask the source?" He said as he leaned his body.

"No guarantee I get an honest answer" Nisa rebutted.

***

Since saying that they want to build their households that have been torn apart, slowly Angga began to rise. He began to change all his habits during the slump.

Angga began to dare to meet and socialize with his coworkers.  Not everyone, just a few people. However, it could already arouse his confidence. His steps were light when he entered his building. Although at first he had to wear sunglasses to cover the nervousness in front of the employees.

But it did not last long, there was Nisa who always accompanied every trace of him in the office. Until a week later the sunglasses no longer perched on the nose Angga. Together with that, Nisa began to release all responsibilities in the company.

Of course the change was welcomed by Santika and Cakrawangsa. Not infrequently both parents Nisa spend time staying at the house of the child. To make the house come back to life, full of joking children, daughter-in-law, and grandchildren.

Similarly, El, the boy began to soften, when he saw the mother lately busy struggling in the kitchen preparing her own breakfast for her family. However, El's soft attitude turned out to be only for Nisa and Angga. As for the God of his biological father, he still kept his distance.

"Patience, everything needs a process" said Angga sage, when hearing El's refusal to vacation in Bali with Dewa. And the God only smiled bitterly, what else could he do other than wait? Although in the end the Gods had to return to Bali empty-handed. There was no hope of being with Nisa anymore, after seeing the family starting to harmonize. However, at least he can be a little relieved, considering El already knows his identity.

A month later

This time Axel invited Nisa to dinner at one of the rooftop cafes in the north Jakarta area. A beautiful night atmosphere, presenting a view of the metropolitan city with flickering lights. Makes amazed eyes look at him.

"Thank you for bringing me here, but sorry .. I can't linger."

Axel snorted in annoyance. "Ck, you're not running away. Angga also knows you're with me."

Nisa took a long breath. He asked for permission, or rather just said. And Angga said nothing. Silence covers a sad heart.

His wife had dinner with another man. The man who was blatantly proposing to Nisa. An established man with a myriad of charms.

But what a difference it is with her! He did the same with Pradipta. Even when their families are fine.

Of course Nisa could see the bitterness of her husband, but she had no other choice. He promised an answer today. This is normal according to Nisa. They don't go to the hotel to be immoral, they're just having dinner.

***

When Nisa gets home, it's not too late. He did ask Axel to deliver directly after finishing eating. And Axel doesn't argue.

The living room was empty, the children had entered their rooms. Angga looked at Nisa who walked in through the door with a sliced heart.

"How's dinner going?" tanyanya was not excited.

"Obviously. Nothing special except the place. Papa hasn't slept? Usually at ten like this, already in the room."

"Not sleepy. Tired adek?"

"It's normal."

Angga smiled with relief. "Come here, Dek, there's something I want to talk about" he said, patting an empty spot beside him.

Nisa did not refuse, immediately sitting next to her husband. "What's up, Pah?"

"May I ask you something? Don't answer me if you mind."

Nisa nodded, this he had predicted before. Angga will ask for his explanation.

"Did you like Axel?"

"Why? Papa doesn't like it?"

"No, not like that."

"Then?"

Angga took a heavy breath, looking for the right word before it was thrown. "Is he the one who has replaced me in your heart? You'll get married if we split up?"

"Papa agrees? Papa is willing to divorce me?"

"No" answered Angga quickly. "Of course I have no intention of divorcing Adek. But if you love him, I'll let you go. Origin Adek happy. For your happiness, I'm willing to lose Adek and the kids."

Nisa was stunned to hear Angga's honesty. He could not utter a single word out of novelty. Apparently tonight, after she let go of Axel's feelings, she rediscovered the man who had been her husband for years.

***

Since that night, Angga's words have always been echoed in Nisa's ears. Now he knows the quality of love for his husband. That makes Nisa unable to leave him.

If Angga is willing to sacrifice for his happiness, Nisa must be willing to sacrifice her happiness. Isn't a wife's place next to her husband?

"Thank you for forgiving me" said Angga happily. At this time he was holding Nisa's hand, sitting on the beach while enjoying the lick of the waves at their feet.

"It's not just papa who's guilty, I've neglected to look after this family."

"So, I did it because of circumstances, there is no element of intent."

"No, Pa, I did it in a conscious state."

"If it can treat Adek's wound, I'll be advertising. Thank you for giving me a second chance. I can see for myself how you're sacrificed."

"I can't promise you anything, Pah. Just do what He has outlined. And I'm sorry if I'm not perfect in serving papa."

"Don't think. I will always wait for your wounds to heal. I promise you, I won't let this hand out of my hands again." Angga further tightened his hand grip.

Nisa smiled faintly, then dropped her head on the chest of the husband. Closing their eyes, looking for the vibrations they once felt.

Finished