
That night there was no birthday celebration. There was a dispute between the old man and the princess. Haji Zainuddin and Ruby. Ali was just a listener. The ears are hot made sobs Ruby who still continues to corner him, with the incident on the counter.
Ali could no longer bear to listen to the hate speech that was thrown for him from Ruby's mouth. He had to stop the debate between father and son. Who fussed about him.
"Sir, don't force. Our relationship is not healthy, sir. I don't want any more horrible things to happen later. I surrender! I can't stand being said by Katai. No matter how I explain it to him, he'll never understand so I." Ali said in a soft voice.
"Yes Ali, I'm sorry you forced you to marry Ruby. But, please, don't cut off your marriage first." Staring at Ali, and holding the fragile-looking man's hand.
Huuff...
Ali took a heavy breath. He felt trapped in the game of Hajj Zainuddin. He who is bound by Budi's debt, feels very reluctant to Haji Zainuddin.
"Mr heard from Ruby. He doesn't want this wedding. What else would you like to defend sir!" talk to the frustration. Ali's fed up with this problem.
He moved from his seat. Start packing the goods.
Haji Zainuddin was surprised by what Ali did. He also held his hand Ali who was in order.
"Ali, come with me for a minute!" he said firmly with reddened eyes. There was a tinge of sadness on Haji Zainudin's face. Ali who could not bear to see the sad face of his father-in-law, finally agreed to Haji Zainuddin's invitation.
Mama Nisya let out a heavy sigh. He also closed the door of the house. After the car driven by the husband, left the rented house yard.
"I know, you really like Ruby." Staring at Ali who was sitting next to him by throwing a glance at the vast expanse of sea before them.
Yes, Haji Zainuddin and Ali are now in a cafe that presents a beautiful beach view. Even at night though.
Ali was not interested in discussing Ruby. A person's heart can change. It was true that Ali liked Ruby very much in silence. But, after knowing the real character Ruby. The love faded away already. There's no good reason to like a woman like that.
"Emmmmm-fr... That was sir. If it's different now, sir." Answer with a resigned expression.
Huuff...
Haji Zainuddin sighed heavily. It felt like he was made dizzy with his daughter's wedding.
"You can split the bed with Ruby. But, don't divorce him until the time you set."
Ali felt funny with his father-in-law's words. Since marriage, they have separated their beds.
"Father, I don't want to repeat the same mistake. Tonight, I have to get out of that house. I want to live a healthy life, Dad."
"Today.... Don't divorce Ruby!" to the daughter-in-law.
Huuff..
Ali was very frustrated with the father-in-law who remained insistent, in order to maintain a marriage that was clearly unhealthy.
"Sir, it's late. I still want to pack my stuff." Ali moved from his seat. Walk towards the parked Haji Zainuddin car. Inevitably Haji Zainuddin followed what he wanted Ali.
15 Minutes later they arrived home. Ali quickly packed all his stuff.
Mama nisya who was in Ruby's room, came out and watched Ali was in order.
"Sir, Mum. I'm saying goodbye." Ali slapped both of his in-laws' hands. And upon crucifying the hand of Haji Zainuddin. The old man immediately held her tightly.
"Stay to work, son!" Speak with a sad tone. Still hugging Ali tightly, as if he would never see each other again.
"eehmmm.. Yes father!" said politely. Both corners of the lips curl up creating a sincere smile.
Ruby, who had not slept, brought her ears close to the wall of her room. He eavesdropped on Ali and his parents. He was happy, finally Ali went from his life. His eyes won't hurt anymore, seeing the deformed Ali.
"Yesse... Be free...!" he screamed in his heart.
Ali's already ordered his rickshaw. All his stuff has gone into the rickshaw. He finally got out of that hell house.
TB
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