Mystery of Small Shoes

35

Rudi and Sarah's relationship became close again, especially after Sarah introduced Rudi to Fathia, her sister. Fathia who is good at melting the atmosphere makes Sarah and Fabio not feel awkward anymore when they are together.

Similarly, when at Rudi's house, they look familiar in the warmth of the family. So I don't feel like time is passing so fast.

"It's late in the afternoon, let's go home, honey," Sarah told Fabio.

"Let's go home" whined Fabio.

"It's late afternoon, son. We go home first, okay? Next time we play again" Sarah persuaded.

"Other times Bio doesn't have to go home, Bio will stay here with Papa," Rudi said as he glanced at Sarah.

"Yes, isn't it Ma?" keep Rudi again.

Sarah immediately switched the conversation without answering Rudi's question.

"Bio wants to play ball bath again, right?"

"You, Ma."

"Then let's go home" Sarah asked again.

"But take a ball bath first, huh?"

"Yes. Come on, son."

"Sister, I'm coming, huh? Want to take a ball bath too," said Fathia sbil grinned.

"Come on. Tuhs... Aunt Fathia will come too. Pamit used to be the same as Om Rudi."

Rudi who just came out of his room was surprised to see his favorite guests were already packing to leave.

"Where is this going?"

"Bio wants to go home, want to play ball bath with Aunt Fathia."

"You have a child" Rudi told Fathia.

"Ye.. suudzon. Brother Sarah was the one who took Bio home."

"Yes. It's late afternoon, we'll take care of it."

"Let me drop off" said Rudi.

"don't have. Let's just take a taxi online," stop Sarah.

"No, no. Wait a minute, I'll get the car keys!"

The four of them head to the mall that Sarah showed to bring Fabio to play ball bath.

Fathia accompanied Fabio inside the playground.

"Sister, let Fathia take care of Fabio inside." bargain Fathia with Sarah.

"Ah said I want to play," said Rudi.

"Hehe.. know my less intelligent brother," replied Fathia while rushing into the playground to avoid Rudi's chatter.

Sarah chuckles at the sight of the unrelenting brothers joking. Seeing Rudi's relaxed and humorous behavior melts Rudi's seriousness and assertiveness that he often shows in the office. Sarah also felt comfortable being next to Rudi with her relaxed attitude.

Because Fathia accompanied Fabio on the playground, Rudi stayed with Sarah waiting in the waiting room.

"I'll go to the toilet for a second" Sarah said.

"You're accompanied?"

"That's not necessary. Time to the toilet accompanied," replied Sarah amused. Apparently Fathia's fad was already transmitted to her.

"Eh I mean, I'm waiting outside, not going to the toilet, baby." said Rudi angrily while pretending to pinch Sarah.

Sarah laughed and left Rudi to the nearest toilet.

A hand pulled Sarah's shoulder as she came out of the toilet. Sarah turned her body to see who pulled her.

"Mas Rizal?" Sarah was shocked to see her ex-husband.

"How are you? We finally meet again, Sar."

"What do you want?"

"Lho koq you mean that? Can't I miss you?" ask Rizal.

"No, Mas. You can't!"

"Why? I know you're angry and hate me. I'm sorry!"

"There's nothing to talk about anymore, it's all done. You already have a wife."

"But you're still my wife, too, Sarah."

"No! I'm not your wife anymore."

"Whatdidyou mean? I never divorced you."

"I'm the one who filed for divorce, and the judge's already decided to die for you."

"You don't joke, Sar. It's not funny."

"I'm not kidding. I seriously. Ask your family. A copy of the verdict has been sent to your parents' house."

"I don't accept. I'll take care of everything and we'll get back together!"

"Please!" challenge Sarah.

Rizal was sitting limp on the floor, his eyes narrow. As if there was no energy, he tried to sit in his chair with his fists. He began to recount the events when he was forced to marry the woman of his mother's choice, because of his mother.

"I was forced to do it because my mom threatened to kill herself if I didn't marry her."

"Don't call that woman, just tell her she's your wife" Sarah said.

"Yes, wife. And after the wedding I looked for you in our contract, but you're gone. I keep trying to find you. I want to apologize and explain everything. For to me you are my only wife at all times. I love you even now. I don't want to lose you, Sarah."

Sarah just kept quiet as if not interested in what Rizal said.

"I've asked everyone you know. Arini, Aisyah's mother, everyone says they don't know. I'm almost desperate. Until one day I saw you at the mall with your friends, I was trying to chase you, but you were gone. My hope is back."

Sarah still doesn't budge. He let Rizal talk at length.

"I found you again, but you tried to run away from me. At that moment my heart was broken. I feel like you don't want me anymore. You hate me. But at that time I promised I would try to make you happy, no matter what. I want to make amends for all my mistakes to you."

Sarah saw a clear grain in the corner of Rizal's eye. But all of Rizal's explanations were pointless to Sarah. His feelings were already too painful, so his heart was not filled and not a single tear came out of his eyes. Sarah just silently stared.

"I'm sorry" said Rizal lirih.

Elsewhere, Rudi began to worry because Sarah had not returned from the toilet.

"It's been too long just to go to the toilet. Where the hell is he?" thought Rudi.

Rudi decided to follow Sarah. But not yet reached the toilet, he saw Sarah was with a man in a small cafe. Rudi approached them.

"Darling, are you here? He said he'd go to the toilet?" ask Rudi.

"Yes, this is from the toilet. Oh yeah, this is Rizal, my ex-husband."

Rudi looked at Rizal and tried to smile at him.

"Rudis. Sarah's husband." Rudi introduced himself to Rizal while asking him to shake hands. Rizal was silent while looking at Rudi.

"Darling, let's go." Rudi took a friendly Sarah as if he wanted to heat up Rizal.

"Sorry, we'll excuse you. I have an appointment with my parents." Rudi lied to Rizal again. He wants to make Rizal regret all his actions to Sarah. Even if he could, he wanted to hit the face of the man who had the heart to hurt the woman he loved.