Love In Butterfly Needles

I will continue to wait for you

He is simple

Trying to always be there

Try different ways

Even though I rebuked him intentionally

He was so longing

Spreading a lot of happy

Engraving the strokes of love

Even though I don't care about it sometimes

He was even disappointed

Still trying to make me laugh

I wish I was okay many times

Even when I don't remember it at all.

Dena had not fallen asleep that night, she was standing by the side of the window staring at the raindrops falling making the glass before her condense.

Five months have passed since Adrian's departure, but every night Dena still feels the presence of her husband in this warm room. He never forgot the man who had given his kidneys.

But tonight he can't fall asleep not because he thinks about Adrian. Mother's words this afternoon so disturbed her mind.

" Dena, you're past your iddah. Shouldn't you start a serious relationship with Adam" said Mom during a visit to her house.

" What I'm talking about, I don't have any feelings for Adam. Nothing could replace Adrian in my heart", Dena herself was not sure of his words, she knew the dream of living with that man was still there.

But I don't know, it feels unfair for Adrian if after his departure Dena married Mas Adam.

" You remember, Adrian himself asked Adam to look after you and Noah. Anyway I see, Adam loves you so much".

Dena just silently did not want to respond to Mother's words, all this time Mas Adam always pay attention to her and Noah. He could not deny that he was thirsty for the love of the man. But for him, for now he still wants to be alone and enjoy his role as a single parent to Noah.

His daydreams were up, when the sound of his phone ringing rang.

" Good night Dena" the man's distinctive voice greeted him on the other end of the phone.

" Daddy, haven't slept yet?".

" No, I'm not sleepy. Am I bothering you?".

" No, I can't sleep either ".

" Hhhmm, do you miss Adrian?".

Dena was silent for a moment, of course she always missed Adrian but right now it is you who are disturbing my mind, Dena said in her heart.

" Oh yeah, what did Adam call me?".

" Dena, tomorrow I plan to attend my partner's wedding. Do you want to accompany me to the event?", asked Mas Adam.

Dena seemed to think for a moment, it was very evil if he refused Mas Adam's invitation, considering the many things the man did to help him.

" Yes, I want to accompany you".

" Thank you, Dena, I'll pick you up tomorrow. Now go to sleep, you should get enough sleep ".

The phone ends with a thank you and good night from Mas Adam.

****

Adam and Dena walk side by side to the entrance of the building where the wedding reception was held.

They look like a couple. Dena wore a light green dress, a coincidence that was not on purpose because Mas Adam also wore the same colored tuxedo as Dena's dress. They did not promise each other.

They only laughed when they first saw the clothes they were wearing in matching colors.

Adam and Dena went to the brides, congratulating the bride and groom.

" Thank you for coming, Dam, what a beautiful wife-to-be. When you're coming to get married, don't be alone too long" the groom patted Mas Adam on the shoulder.

" This is not my fiancee, he's my friend", Mas Adam felt bad to see Dena's changed face.

" I believe you can conquer the heart of this woman" whispered the man in the ear of Mas Adam.

They then sat down on one of the chairs and ate the dishes available.

This wedding atmosphere reminds Dena of her marriage to Adrian. His eyes glazed with glass, reminiscing about the beautiful moment when he was surrounded by a man who sacrificed a lot for him.

Dena nodded.

" I don't want to stay here long ".

Adam knew what this woman was feeling.

" I'm sorry if it makes you uncomfortable for being on this show. Let's go home".

Adam pulled Dena by the hand, and they left the building.

" Do you want me to take you to the beach?", asked Mas Adam when they were in the car.

She knew she loved the beach.

" Watching the ocean will lessen your sadness a little".

Dena again agreed to Mas Adam's offer.

They came to the beach where for the first time Mas Adam promised to make sure he was always okay.

Adam accompanied Dena sitting on the white sand on the beach. Letting the sea breeze caress the long hair of Dena that unraveled about Mas Adam's face.

He could still inhale the woman's fragrance, a scent that had never changed since he knew her.

" Why does everything I see and experience always remind me of Adrian?", said Dena in between the blowing wind.

Mas Adam stroked Dena's hair, then let her fall back in the wind.

" Because Adrian wants to stay alive in your heart, therefore so many wonderful memories he left for you. Enjoy it, don't fight it ".

Dena inhaled a deep breath, feeling Adrian present filling the air that filled her lungs .

" Dena, I still have feelings of love for you" .

The words of Mas Adam who arrived made Dena's chest rumble again.

" If God asks me again. What good thing do I want to happen? I will answer out loud, to be the husband of a woman I love ".

Dena was still silent, unable to answer Mas Adam's love statement.

He realized, the presence of Mas Adam is not accidentally. It is this man who is currently making his strong face the hustle and bustle of the world. Without having to ask what is faithful.

" I'm sorry Mas, for now I don't want any other love in my heart. I have not been able to replace Adrian with anyone in my heart" said Dena bowed.

Although actually the feeling of love still boils in Dena's chest.

He dared to share his complaints with Mas Adam, of course this man is very special for him.

Adam was the only person he believed would never judge him . Never asked why or how. Especially if it's about the sheet of dead life he tried to forget.

" You don't have to apologize, Dena, I don't need your answer right now. I just want you to know that I'll always be waiting for you whenever. Even until I don't have another chance for it ".

Dena memorized once with the gentle nature of Mas Adam. He was lucky to be loved by a man who never forced this will.

" But I hope I won't lose you a second time. For to me the greatest enemy I have to face is not reality, but the various kinds of memories that continue to be ", Adam continued his sentence .

He understood, it might be too soon for Dena to hear his declaration of love even though without being expressed they both know the same about their feelings.

" When will Adam wait for me, what if I can't forget Adrian?".

" I told you, I will wait for you at any time. Maybe until the end of my life".

" And I also never want you to forget Adrian, because for me Adrian will always be in your life and my life".

Dena was so touched by this man's sincerity.

" Thank you, for your love for me and Adrian. I hope one day I can repay your feelings with a bond".

Mas Adam nodded, re-stroked Dena's long hair and tucked it in her ear .

I always forget that my time with him didn't last long. As soon as we separated, my life returned to its empty and lonely mode.

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Hopefully, Dena will soon be able to accept Mas Adam's invitation to get married.

Come on, Dena, Adam really did with his words. Don't break her heart again for the umpteenth time.

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