
Viewpoint - Yuda
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I didn't expect a woman I'd respected all along. Hurting Intan, she is my wife, my soul mate and my bidadar. Maybe this is the reason Intan cheated on me for not being able to stand the attitude of her sister-in-law, I guess.
Outspokenly, I also scolded Mbak Wulan, asking for respect and respect Intan. But instead of agreeing with my words, Madam Wulan even blamed Intan again. He said I was blinded by Intan. Long enough we argued last afternoon, until in the end the words of Mbak Wulan made my feelings upset.
"You're really stupid, Yuda. Defending Intan rather than your own brother, even if I made him unable to stand because of my attitude, then why would he cheat on you?! There is no justification that Intan did, Yuda. He's fooling everyone! Not just you! But me, Mommy and Sinta too! I'm sure in a moment, Intan will definitely leave you and go with her affair!"
The words rang in my mind. My feelings are getting more and more gamang, there is a point, said Mbak Wulan but I dismissed all his statements, chose to go to the top floor, wanted to meet Intan.
Upon reaching the top, I looked for her but my wife was nowhere to be found. I also ran to and fro. My mind has wandered somewhere. Thinking, maybe Intan ran away with his affair. But my pradugu all vanished when I saw him in the room.
My eyes narrowed when I saw him lying limp with a face that looked pale. I got angry and started to approach her and asked, Is she sick?
"Intan, why is your face pale, are you sick?" my many.
Intan answered the question with a difficult look. There was a strange rumble beginning to envelop my heart, as those round black eyes looked at me.
Not wanting to be too over-minded, I was forced to return to work, completing work that had not been completed at all. Not to forget I also kissed his cheeks that increasingly look taper now.
By late afternoon, a message was coming to my phone. I read that message too. A news from Sister Wulan, made my blood boil. My brother sent me some photos, showing Intan going somewhere on his bike. Where's she? Thought. Without a second thought, I went to want to follow Intan.
Arriving there. I was sneaking looking at Intan from a distance while waiting for someone in the stall. My eyes widened to see a man of more or less the same stature as me smiling at him. Si@lan, my pride is completely trampled. Half-run I approached them both. My hands were clenched very tightly, holding back the turmoil of anger and jealousy that was mixed into one.
Bugh! I lay a pretty hard punch behind his back.
"Awh!" The man complained of pain.
"Mas Yuda!" Intan stood looking at me with a look I could no longer interpret.
"From you!" my wrath while blocking Intan's hand.
"Awh, Mommy. Release!" pekik Intan's.
"Yuda, let go of Intan she's in pain!" The man stood up to take Intan away from me.
I was angry, very angry when the man, yes the love of Intan, began to touch Intan.
"Shut up! You're just his interlude, don't you interfere in my domestic affairs, you son of a bitch!" snapped to him. The man fell silent, turning his gaze to Intan who was still asking me to let go.
"Mas, Riko is not my affair, I can explain it, Mas, sheβ"
"Shut up!!!" I shouted to the point that the stall owner started approaching us. "Don't give up, Intan, I'm so disappointed in you! It turns out that's right said Sister Wulan, you're really a con man!"
Intan looked at me with her eyes starting to glaze over. Is he acting, as before. If I would usually pity or hug her but not now, my trust was already broken by her in the blink of an eye. I thought Intan would change but in fact, he's still playing behind me. What I am not good as a husband, still accepts it even though my heart has been broken.
"Come on! Now we're home!" I concluded when I saw the shop owner bring in a middle-aged man, who I believe is the local RT chairman.
"And you son of a bitch! Once again you meet my wife! I'm gonna kill you!" I said before it passed from there.
Riko did not reply, just stood looking at my departure and Intan.
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"Take me off, Mom. My head hurts.." he quietly nodded while holding his head.
At this moment darkness enveloped my body and heart. I don't care anymore because I'm sure Intan must be doing a show, hoping I let go.
Hmh! Just yummy!
"Mas... Please, let me go...."
I still hear those stumpy lips whimpering in pain.
Brak!
I broke down the barn door in a single jolt and pushed Intan into the room until he fell on the floor.
"Yes..." Intan was crying softly while holding onto one of my legs.
Bugh!
I stomped my feet until the tiny body bounced to the floor. As fast as lightning I turned around, reluctant to see the current state of Intan. Then lock the door from the outside.
"Mas! Open the door, Mas. I'm not cheating on you! Riko is my friend! He's a doctor! Let's talk four eyes, Mas!" yelling Intan from inside while pounding the door.
"Save all your alibi, Intan. I don't trust you anymore!!!" my snapping.
"Mas! Open door!" yell Intan again. Made me immediately step away towards the front room.
"Mas, are you okay?" ask Sinta. She is the wife I have neglected.
I turned my head, seeing the blue-hijabed woman in the middle of the sea worrying about me. Sighing for a moment, I plopped down on the sofa then stomped my forehead beginning to pulsate strongly.
"Mas," called Sinta while sitting on the side and then touched my shoulder. "Mas, although I am not the woman you love, but at least make me a friend to you, lean on my shoulders, Mum."
Sinta's words, made me look at her directly. I can't understand why this woman I don't love is good to me. Now I just realized how much love Sinta has for me.
"Thank you, Sinta. I'm sorry I haven't been a good husband to you. I'm so embarrassed, I've never thought you existed, thank you for being my friend, but let this burden feel for myself, I don't want you to be stressed," I said while stroking Sinta's stomach in which there was a small creature developing.
Sinta reviewed the smile. "What's wrong, Mas, isn't it that the husband and wife should share their joys and sorrows."
I took a short breath. "Love, understand, I don't want you to be affected by Intan's problems."
Sinta touched the back of my hand. "Alright, but if you can't hold everything back, share it with me, Mas. Thank you for worrying about me" he said.
I don't know Sinta. My mind is still filled with Intan.
"Mas, what's more you let go Mother Intan pity her," continued Sinta suddenly.
"No! Let him reflect on his mistake!" My breath hunts when Sinta discusses Intan.