Kamila (The Patience of Breaking Boundaries)
Catastrophic Marriage
That same afternoon, Ratih and Hans were married. The event was held very, very simply in the new house that Hans bought for Ratih, as a dowry. None of Hans's family was present, as the marriage was kept secret. And Ratih, accompanied only by his Jupri-friends. Ratih had contacted Jupri, shortly before the wedding began. And Jupri who was on leave for work, came directly to Ratih. He was also a witness to his best friend's wedding.
Because of the wedding plans are very rushed, Ratih did not have time to tell his family in the village about this. And forced, Ratih was married not by his own biological father, but by the ruler whom Hans paid. Because their marriage is in series status, it is not an obstacle for them.
"Take care of yourself, Ratih. If you ever need me, you can call me." Jupri said to Ratih after Ijab kabul was finished. On the one hand, Jupri felt sad, because he could not get close to his best friend who was now married. But on the other hand, Jupri was relieved, because there were already those who bore the responsibility of Ratih's life, and also responsible for the child contained by Ratih.
"Yes, Jupri. Now there's Hans looking after me. You can calm down now. And, I ask, you also seek a better companion than me. You're a good man, Jupri. Thank you for caring for me all this time." Ratih can read the look on Jupri's face that looks sad. He understood Jupri's feelings. As a friend, Jupri was very kind to her. Ratih will never forget all the goodness of Jupri.
"Have you finished talking, baby?" Hans approached Ratih who was with Jupri, and embraced the waist of the woman who had been legally his second wife.
"Oh, yasudah, then, I'll go home. Take care of yourself, Ratih. And, Mr. Hans, I have my best friend. Take good care of him, sir." Jupri who saw Hans coming, immediately said goodbye to go home to him. Jupri also requested that Hans take good care of his best friend-Ratih.
"Of course, Mas. I will take care of Ratih. Thanks for coming, Mommy." Hans said politely, confirming Jupri's words. Hans just met Jupri this time. And he also just found out, that Jupri is a friend of Ratih.
"Yes, okay. Train, I'm home, yeah. Once again, congratulations on your marriage." Jupri smiles at Hans and Ratih, and leaves the house.
The wedding ceremony is over. Ratih has also cleaned himself, and replaced the white kebaya he wore during the accident. Ratih put himself in bed. He did not expect, that he could be in this pretty good house. And even then, it has become in the name of his own right. Her tears flowed instantly, remembering who she was before this. She was just a girl who came from the village, and for four years, worked as a comfort woman. And now, behold, he had a handsome and wealthy husband. Although, only as a mistress, Ratih was very grateful, because Hans had brought her out of the black hole of the night world.
"Hey, why are you crying again, baby? You're not happy marrying me?" Hans, who had just finished taking a bath, walked over to Ratih.
"It's not like that. I just didn't think I could get out of my dark world. It's like a dream, Mom. Thank you for saving me, Mom. This is my cry of happiness." Ratih buried his face in Hans' field. The scent of his body, lurking in Ratih's sense of smell. Although only wearing a t-shirt, and shorts, it is undeniable, Hans is indeed very handsome.
"Uhh. Cup cup cup. Don't cry anymore, baby. Smile, be happy with me." Refer to Hans, while kissing Ratih's forehead repeatedly. Ratih who was now in her lap, slowly began to show a smile on her beautiful face.
They make out, enjoy the time after being a legitimate couple. But amid their warmth, Hans' cell phone rang, and a name called him there.
Lydians.
