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It was not felt, Anika had been in the house of Ms Ratmi for two hours. Their conversation was really getting more familiar, even Abhimanyu who previously seemed stiff, now interacted more.

"Son, now I want to talk seriously with you two" said Ms Ratmi as she stared at Anika and Abhimanyu's faces alternately.

Anika and Abhimanyu glanced at each other and slightly frowned.

"Please, ma'am", replied Abhimanyu.

Ms. Ratmi smiled faintly, she took a breath before starting to speak up.

"Look, Son. Maybe the thing I'm about to say is surprising to both of you, but mother's intentions are good".

Anika and Abhimanyu grew curious as to what Ms Ratmi would say next.

"One month ago, the barrel of a story with mom if you used to be close during college. But the closeness was no clarity until finally Anika married Rendra, right?", Bu Ratmi looked at Anika and Abhimanyu alternately, as if waiting for their answer.

For a moment, the mood was silent. No one gave an answer.

"Mother already knows, it's true, isn't it?", asked Ms. Ratmi again.

"We're just friends, Mom. Never more than that", Abhimanyu finally replied.

Somehow the answer felt like a heart-wrenching pain to Anika who heard it.

"I.yes, Mom. We are just college friends" added Anika.

Ms. Ratmi smiled faintly, "Your mouths may say so, but your expressions are not like that".

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A loud gurgle sent Abhimanyu's chest as well as Anika's. Yes, they both can not cover up the feelings of each other even though they have not met for several years.

"Son, three days ago I met Anika's parents. Mother spoke to them to find out how Anika's current condition is and I don't think there's any harm if you try to get close again to Anika?", Ms Ratmi looked at Abhimanyu.

"Mom, I don't know Anika's condition. She's married, Rendra's her husband. Please, ma'am, don't position Abi like this" Abhimanyu replied loudly.

Ms. Ratmi still sat quietly, "Son Anika, maybe you can tell me how your current condition is so that Abhimanyu does not misunderstand my mother's intentions", Anika's turn was looked at seriously by Ms. Ratmi.

Anika glanced briefly at Abhimanyu. He is not sure to have to explain himself to a man who honestly until now has a special place in his little heart.

"Son?", Ms. Ratmi made Anika aware of her reflection.

"Oh, yes, sorry, Mom. I'm just confused where to explain. Honestly, I was surprised if my mother knew many things about myself even to meet my parents", explained Anika half-down, hiding her face that had no expression like what.

"Mom's sorry, yeah. I know you may be angry with what you are doing, but mother's intentions are good and it seems that God has given way" Ms Ratmi said.

Abhimanyu who does not understand the core of this conversation is increasingly confused.

"What is this really? don't keep anything from Abu, ma'am".

"Swimming, Son. There's nothing I can keep secret from you. It is precisely the mother is being honest with what she has done but because here there is Anika, let her explain what she should say", said Ms Ratmi.

Now Miss Ratmi and Abhimanyu looked at Anika who was still bowed silently.

"Sir, what is it?", asked Abhimanyu slowly.

Anika breathed heavily. Actually he understood very well with the intention of Ms. Ratmi. He also understood, the middle-aged woman did not intend to open the old wounds of her household or want to humiliate him. But, ah, I don't know, Anika is still silent.

"Anika, what is it?", again, Abhimanyu asked.

Anika braced herself to raise her head. Staring at the kind-hearted man with her two beautiful eyes.

"There's nothing wrong with what your mother said, Bi. I.. I can only say that at this time.", Anika's sentence hangs.

"What?", Abhimanyu grew curious.

"I got divorced with Rendra about two years ago".

"I'm sorry, I can't talk much. But it was the best choice that Rendra and I could make", Anika replied.

The atmosphere went back to silence as if the three people in the room were busy with their respective thoughts.

"Son, I'm sorry about your mother's outrageous attitude for looking around for information about you and even seeing your parents. For some reason, my heart wants you to be part of this family. When mom asks about you as well, she initially doesn't want to tell you anything. But I insist because my heart believes you are the right companion for my mother's favorite son, Abhimanyu"

Anika and Abhimanyu were stunned to hear Bu Ratmi's explanation. Yes, they did not wish that the middle-aged woman would do this all.

The reunion of Anika and Abhimanyu at Laras' wedding has attracted the attention of Ms Ratmi. Their awkwardness as an old friend becomes something that prompts Ms Ratmi to find out what's going on between her son and Anika? and Mrs Ratmi has got her answer.

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Abhimanyu tried to concentrate on his work. The events of five days ago and relating to Anika made her mind feel heavy.

"Sir, this afternoon meeting will be held at hotel Z with company L", a voice heard someone talking on the phone that Abhimanyu was receiving.

"Ok, I'm leaving in a minute. Thank you", Abhimanyu hung up on that phone.

He immediately tidied up some files and laptops that he would carry. Not to forget, he also tidied up his suit and appearance.

At one o'clock in the afternoon Abhimanyu arrived at his destination. He was greeted by a very friendly female secretary.

"Please sit down, sir. Please wait a moment" the secretary said with a smile.

Abhimanyu nodded his head. In front of him were a few dishes.

"Good day, sorry to wait, I have a little business", a voice made Abhimanyu's view switch.

Both eyes of Abhimanyu slightly widened because he recognized the figure of the man who became his client. Yeah, that's Rendra.

"Oh, yeah, it's okay. Good afternoon", Abhimanyu immediately controlled himself.

Rendra was no less surprised. After he made small talk like a business partner, the meeting began. Both Abhimanyu and Rendra tried to be professional in this meeting despite the many questions that came to their minds.

Two hours passed, the meeting was over. Rendra's private secretary seemed busy tidying up the files and belongings of his boss.

"You go back to the office first. I still have business", Rendra ordered his secretary.

"Well, sir", without saying much, the secretary said goodbye and left the meeting.

In that room there was only Abhimanyu and Rendra.

"Wait, we need to talk", Rendra held back the movement of Abhimanyu who seemed ready to say goodbye.

Abhimanyu glanced at Rendra and waited for what the man would say.

"Sorry ya Bi, the meeting made me the cake did not know Lo. I was happy and didn't think we could meet so soon".

"What would you like to discuss?", asked Abhimanyu directly.

Rendra smiled faintly, "Gue apologized if he had once been an arrogant friend. I want to talk about Anika".

Abhimanyu scrunched his forehead, "On Anika? what's to talk about, Dra?".

Rendra let out a short sigh, "Two days ago I met Anika. At that time, my wife and I visited her house to visit her. Yes, even though we're separated, but our relationship is good, even with his family".

Abhimanyu silently listened.

"Then Anika's parents told me the same story, he said some time ago there was a mother who came to see them and conveyed her good intentions to be able to ask Anika. I'm the same my wife is happy to hear the news, especially after I know that the coming is Lo's parents, Bi", continued Rendra honestly.

"I used to be selfish, revamping Anika's heart. Although I did manage to marry him, but as long as I lived with him, his heart was never there for me. That's why, I agreed to divorce because I don't want to continue to be selfish, forcing Anika to live with me forever" Rendra added.

There was an unusual swish in Abhimanyu's heart as he heard Rendra's explanation. Right now he could only fall silent permeating word for word the man in front of him.