Neighbors Don't Know Themselves

The Part 14 Iwan

For a month I have been living in the house of wati, the first ex-wife who is now my second wife. I deliberately did to give Mira, my first wife, a lesson. Since my fight, I never came home again. Do not look, just give no news.

I was selfish, just selfish, that must be what was on Mira's mind. But he did not know and did not feel that he was more selfish. Diki and Diva who when I last left can not be brought, while he continued to wander with the man of his affair.

Our marriage was so happy at first, I loved her so much, loved her. Such a passionate love, which I did not feel for Wati. Mira was my first love, a love I felt too late when I was ripe.

Before Mira, I was a female player. This is my form of revenge on Wati, because she accepted our match. At that time he knew that I already had a heart.

The women I date are not just any woman, nor are the indulgers who can be paid. These women were lonely wives, whom her husband had wasted. Or the wives of criminals who seek satisfaction in other men. And for some reason, I like people's wives more than young girls or even widows.

Some of the women I dated were just to satisfy my lust, but never ended up in marriage. Except with Mira. To him I was so longing, to him I felt the first love and excitement that I had never felt with any woman before. Only he managed to conquer me.

So when Mira was pregnant, I felt very happy, meaning I could have it whole even though at that time the status was still the wife of people and I was also the husband of people. But it's okay, Wati knows I'm a female player. Even when Mira finally expelled her husband for conceiving my son, I accepted with open arms. I even took care of the divorce.

But the marriage that I thought would be happy forever, wasn't. The disaster came when our first child was born. Mira who used to be so soft and obedient, now so often demanding. I gave him what I had. Not only money, but also love.

He often asked me to divorce Wati, my first wife, but I did not immediately approve because at that time Wati had just given birth to our third child. I give understanding even though it always ends in a fight. At that time, Wati was willing to be combined.

He asked to manage our finances, including the rations for Wati, I granted. Wati only I give the rest of Mira's mercy. Often only a few hundred thousand a month. But apparently, that's not enough.

Mira is still demanding the assets that I have, in her name. I still approve. Though the treasure I collected with Wati during our marriage, while Wati only I gave a house and an old car that we bought when we started the business.

Lastly, when my second child with Mira was born, I finally divorced Wati who also just gave birth to our fourth child, as well as kicked her out of the house we just built. I was completely blinded by my love for Mira, so I no longer thought about the feelings of Wati and my children. That house is now where I live with Mira.

That's when, disaster after disaster comes and turns. Starting from my efforts which slowly began to decline, until finally bankrupt completely.

I, who used to be a large-scale agricultural tool service provider, had to end up being a small retailer. Even just to meet basic needs was difficult to die half. Inversely proportional to my situation that used to be beraset a lot, abundant money, always changing the latest output car.

Mira's treatment changed 180 degrees. I was like a discarded piece after the sweetness ran out. Not only that, Mira also became fond of cheating. Many times I have been found out, many times I have also forgiven for my great love. He ended up cheating on me with my best friend.

I who have been devastated, accidentally met with Wati after many years, because indeed after divorce I never met again never even saw my children at all.

I poured out my heart. I grumbled to cry for my life without shame. It still remains the same as it used to be, a tough unpretentious woman. He even brought me closer to the children I had long abandoned.

Finally, we decided to get married again. From there I realized even though it was too late, that Wati was indeed the best soul mate given by God to me. With him I found peace and comfort that I never got even from Mira

***

"Sir, look at your son, pity. It's been a month you've been living here without giving word." said Wati one day.

I didn't answer right away. Maybe he realized I was always nervous since leaving Mira's house a month ago, because I remembered my children even though I never told him.

"Look over there, you may be angry at his mother, but Diki same Diva don't know anything." Further again.

I looked into his eyes, there was sincerity there. Slowly these tears spill over the cheeks. I feel like I'm the most sinful creature in the world. I hurt him many times, but he never held any grudges. Now I realized that I had thrown a diamond after a shard in the street.

"Yes already Mom, later tonight you want to go to Mira's house well, want to see Diki with Diva." I said while wiping away tears.

"Sok oruh, later do not forget to stop by first to the convection, bring a jacket for Diki and Diva well. But inget, don't tell me, I'm afraid Mira misunderstood." Continue with a smile. After divorcing me, Wati did open a small convection business. And now it is from the convection that feeds the needs of Wati, the children including me. Because my efforts to become a retailer of agricultural equipment, totally unreliable.

I also agree.

*****

Ba'da magrib when I go with a crackle containing a jacket Wati, also my favorite food with a flowering heart. Because in a moment, this mountain longing will soon be complete.

Arriving there, I was greeted by a crowd of people in front of my house. I immediately parked my motorbike in front of a neighbor's house. With a troubled mind I rushed to get there, afraid that bad things would befall my wife and children.

However, how disappointed I was when it turned out that Mira was being run over by my neighbor Goddess for having an affair with her husband. I was amazed to see that fight in front of my own eyes.

"Please... Lepasiiinnn.. Let me teach that bitch a lesson" cried the Goddess loudly.

"You should think, why your husband can cheat. Not even a person. Cui-hh.." Reply no less spicy. What a shameless thing, my heart is in my heart.

"Take your husband, ambiiill.. I don't need any more!" Mira replied fiercely.

Really, I can't stand hearing it anymore. I put this wobbly foot forward. Instantly the people who were just crowding around, like stepping aside to give way.

"ENOUGH MIRA, ENOUGH!" I shouted disappointed. My hands are shaking with anger.

"I.. Iwaan.." he said stammering to say my name. His eyes looked shocked.

"It turns out your cheating hobby never changes!" I said disappointedly. Shortly after, the door opened along with Diki and Diva running towards me and writhing spoiled at my feet.

"From now on, I'm divorced!" I screamed at my anger. I immediately hugged Diki and Diva and then I carried them together.

As they passed by people, they patted me on the shoulder.

"Patience is Kang Iwan." he said sympathizing.

I also walked away with my heart broken into pieces. Maybe this is the retribution I should have received for what I did first.

****

Arriving at Wati's house..

"Father.." he did not continue his words, perhaps understanding my current situation. He even carried the sleeping Diva in my arms. While Diki was just staring at us.

After putting Diva to sleep in our room, Wati returned. He sincerely offered Diki a meal, even bribing her. My heart aches to see Diki eating voraciously, could it be (to)lapar(an) ? The body looks thin and unkempt, not much different from the Diva. Shortly thereafter, Diki fell asleep in front of the television.

"Why Sir?" Ask approached me.

I told him everything, including the intention to divorce Mira.

"Are you sure you want a divorce from Mira?" Asked my wife "Pity Diki and Diva if separated from her mother" Wati's gaze turned to Diki.

"Father has a steady Mom, it's more pity if Diki and Diva if raised by people like Mira." My answer.

"Yes, if you are sure, I can say nothing more. Let Diki and Diva stay with us, insyaalloh I ridho." he said again.

I hugged Wati with a deep haru. The wife that I had been wasting all this time, turned out to be clean-hearted. Even he was willing to take care of the children of my betrayal with Mira. What is his heart made of.

Tomorrow, I file my divorce lawsuit with the religious court. Our first hearing was held one week later. I did not demand any property, the house I gave completely to Mira, as long as Diki and Diva were under my care. I don't want to make the same mistake I did with my other four children.

Without a long-winded process, finally the divorce verdict was tapped at the fifth trial. Along with that, my love for Mira that was once so passionate, evaporated somewhere.

At the exits of the court, I passed my ex-wife, without a doubt asking her to apologize. She was the mother of my children, and I loved her so much.

But he ignored my apology. Without a word he passed away.

the love suddenly disappeared

like the silence that was destroyed by night

floating in silence

miss it for a moment

like the heat after the rain

evaporate into clouds

without being, then flying