Love of the Past

Extra Part - Falling in Love?

POV Word

I lay looking at the ceiling of this spacious room, the guest room. I tried to close my eyes, but the sleepiness didn't come. In my mind, I continued to flash scene after scene that happened today. My arrival, the woman's cry, a child that kept clinging to me, everything. But nothing reminds me of who I really am. Although broadly speaking, I began to believe everything they told me. The documentary evidence in every corner of this house is enough to convince me of the identity they pinned on me.

Lintang Diandra Kirana, my wife, the woman who was pregnant with my son, she is dominating my mind at the moment. His words locked my mind to her.

"I'm happy you're home. Don't ever leave us again." The words kept ringing in my ears.

What was I like before? Am I a good father? Am I a beloved husband? How shall I behave tomorrow?

My cheekbab that Lintang held, the warm feeling of his hand was still stuck there. The smell of his hands is clear. The smell is soothing. Until last time for dinner, Lintang did not want to come out of his room. An ART that delivers food to the room. It seems like he was really hit. Although actually, I should have been hit harder. I've lost my memory, I don't even know who I am. However, why did the Latitude look so sad?

Ah, nevermind. I better get some sleep. I hope that when I wake up tomorrow, I can remember everything.

...

I woke up this morning with a headache. But nothing happened. I still don't remember anything.

We gathered at the dinner table. The eagle just kept sticking to me, but I don't mind it at all. His presence warms my heart.

The parents seemed to have talked about my life plan in the future. I can't comment yet, just listen.

The eagle suddenly inched from his seat beside me. He ran towards a woman who had just walked towards the dining room.

"Mama!" Hugged the woman.

I'm stunned. The latitude looked so different to her yesterday. This time she looks so dazzling with thin makeup that makes her face look fresher. His long hair was left just like that. And his round stomach made me swallow more and more. She looks so beautiful and .. teasing.

"Why hasn't the Eagle got a uniform?" she asked her son gently.

"When you call Mimi, ask permission today Eagle does not go to school," Mama replied.

The latitude just nodded. He continued his steps towards the dining table.

"Ma, Pa, Mother, also Mr, Lintang would like to apologize for Latang's behavior yesterday. The latitude should not react that way. Latitude can not control emotions see the state of Mas Firman like this," he said in one breath.

"The cross is really embarrassed. Latitude should be more patient and aware in dealing with circumstances. But Lintang admits, Lintang is not ready to accept all this." Her voice choked. His eyes are already glazed. His stomach was broken.

Mom immediately stood up and hugged Lintang.

"We completely understand the situation you're in, Nduk. Sorry if we covered up the reality from the start. We just want to take care of you and this baby."

"And even Lintang itself hurt him," he said lirih.

"It's not your fault, Lin." Mama stood up and led Lintang to sit down.

"We took action and decided everything. With your permission, we will carry it out today as well," Papa started a serious-sounding conversation.

"We will bring the Word to Semarang to get treatment there. You and the Eagle can stay with Oma and Opa until you give birth" the Father said carefully.

Unexpectedly, Lintang instantly kicked down the table and stood up. Everyone looks shocked.

"How could you think like that? Would you like to split the latitude with Mas Firman?" I was really surprised to hear his answer.

"It's not like that, Lin. We mean, let us take care of the Word. You concentrate on your pregnancy." I tried to say as slow as possible.

"Mom, latitude can go crazy then. Latitude can handle Mas Firman. Latitude can try the best treatment. But don't do it. Especially with conditions like this, Latitude needs Mas Firman, Mom."

"But the Word will not help anything, Lin," said the Father.

"The stars don't care, sir. Lintang just need Mas Firman is beside us. Next to me and the Eagle. The latitude thinks all night. It does not matter if Mas Firman forgets the same latitude. Importantly, the latitude is still the same Mas Firman. Latitude will prove that latitude is not only in a state of like, Latitude will also always exist even if it is in the most difficult circumstances."

It felt like my heart was watered with a big bucket of ice water. Hearing Lintang say so, made me feel very meaningful. I don't know what I was like before, but I feel very lucky to have a wife like Lintang.

Our parents are down. No one disputes the words of Lintang. There was only the Eagle who kept holding his mother's hand. Don't understand what's going on.

"I'm sorry, if Lintang has to say this. But Lintang will not let Mas Firman out of this house. Latitude permit. Go, Mas!" The latitude immediately pulled my hand and held the Eagle. He took us outside.

I was still stunned, only able to follow it. This woman really has an incredible aura. It seemed like he was used to facing difficult situations.

The latitude took us to the playground in the front yard. The park is filled with children's games, like a kindergarten. We were sitting on a park bench made of wood.

"Sorry Mama, yes dear, if Mama happens like that in front of the Eagle. That's not a good deed. Never imitate it." On the stroke of the handsome boy's head, and he landed a kiss there. "Main, gih. Mom and Dad are waiting here."

The eagle immediately smiled and ran towards the swing without asking or refuting. Somehow Lintang taught the child to become a smart and obedient child.

"I'm sorry, man, if I had to do this. Not that I want to fight our parents, but I'm sure I can take care of you. You will be healed soon. I'll do everything that's best for you." He took my hand, making my heart beat. Whatisthis?

"But you're right, Lin. Maybe I'll just trouble you," I hesitated.

"Look at me!" his orders.

I lifted my face, I stared at the black bead decorated with long lashes.

"You always said that you'd be the one to bully me when I was fragile. And now I'm gonna say the same to you, my husband. I'm the one who's gonna bother you when you can't stand up."

I can't speak. Those eyes were so hypnotic to me, as if irrefutable. Back my heart was pounding, as if it wanted to jump out of place.

"Thank you" I said. "Hopefully I can immediately remember everything, so as not to trouble you anymore."

"Should! I don't want to take care of everything myself. You've spoiled me too much, and it looks like now I have to pay for it" she said with a small smile. "Don't expect me to be awkward with you. I'll still treat you like my husband."

My face warmed up. And it was like there were a lot of butterflies flying in my stomach. What is this taste? In love? When I fell in love with my own wife again?