Not a Choice
23
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...“Maybe it is like this destiny line that you have to go through, but believe me, God never wrongly wrote the destiny of His servant.”...
...~David~...
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Today, Alea intends to ask Ata to accompany her on a walk to enjoy the beauty of Wonosobo City. Alea was getting bored. Since his arrival in Wonosobo, Ata has never invited him to spend time together. Even just to eat alone, Ata never had time for him.
Every time Alea asked Ata to accompany her, there would always be an Ata reason to reject her wish. And in the end, it must be David who has always been the target of Ata to accompany Alea.
At 05.00 WIB Alea was awake, not wanting to waste time he immediately cleaned up and prepared to meet Ata.
"Perfects. Wait for me, baby. This time, you must follow my will, Ta. Yes, you want me to go the same way David continues?" aela said as she stared at herself in front of the mirror. Not to forget the hair he ponytail, showing the neckline of the horse. Makes Alea look so beautiful and graceful.
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"But he's my son. My flesh-blood. The most entitled to be called father by him, yes just me!”
How shocked Alea was, when she heard the sentence that Ata had just spoken. The cheerful face that had always decorated with smiles since earlier, changed instantly. Alea felt so claustrophobic, as if there was not the slightest oxygen intake she could breathe. I want him to not believe everything he hears from his mouth. However, the conversation of Ata and David continued, they were unaware of Alea's presence that had been at the door, and the truth made Alea feel very devastated. Alea had no idea what step he should take now. Only tears could describe how disappointed and devastated she felt.
"So tell me all this is not true. How could you have a child from another woman. What's my fault, God? Why is everything like this?" inner Alea. He is confused as to what to behave with the current condition.
What a reality he had just heard, so sick and disappointed his heart. Alea did not expect Ata to make it that far. Alea had known Ata as a good and responsible man. In fact, while with Alea, Ata still has good self-control, even though Alea himself has resigned if the prospective husband asks for his friendship before marriage.
Alea's tears were increasingly rushing to flood her smooth cheeks. With sobs that became more and more unbearable, Alea finally chose to leave Ata and David. In a hurry as she turned around, Alea bumped into one of the visitors living next to Ata's room.
Brug!
There was a thud to divert Ata and David's attention. They widened their eyes when they knew the figure that was resting on the floor.
"Alea?" david and Ata said at the same time.
"Cursuit, Ta!” david's orders looked at Alea who was running while sheds tears. He was sure, Alea heard all that David and Ata were talking about. “Why are you still here? Poor Alea, Ta." David grew furious with Ata, Ata seemed to not care at all about Alea.
Ata flinched, she did not move a bit from her seat. David increasingly emotionally saw Ata's attitude.
Bugs!
Suddenly David lashed a punch into Ata's face, making Ata's lips bleed slightly. Ata remained unmoved, Ata did not return David's blow. I don't know what Ata's thinking right now. David has lost his patience with his friend.
David clutched the collar of Ata's shirt, "Suck! You're really not sane, Ta. Where is your conscience, Eh? Alea is your fiancee, she has a heart. Don't let it be because of your selfishness, you lost Alea just like when you lost Runa first. Conscious, Ta! Conscious! Do not let you regret later,” said David full of emphasis.
Ata took off the clutches of David's hands from the collar of her shirt. Instead of replying to David's treatment, Ata instead returned to wear a blue denim jacket that he wore last night. David breathed a sigh of relief, finally Ata was willing to defeat his ego and meet Alea he thought.
"Please, get Alea first, Vid. I gotta go. I have to convince Runa that I can definitely make Khan and Runa happy." Ata held David's shoulder and then passed without waiting for David's answer.
"God .... Ata! Base your stone head, Ta. Your heart has gone completely mad because of Runa, until you ignore your own fiancee" cried David from the room, hoping Ata would hear his words. In fact, after a few minutes passed, Ata also never returned.
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David immediately looked for Alea's whereabouts, several times he tried to make calls to Alea's number, but still there was no answer.
Until his net caught the figure he was looking for. He came to the girl who was being hit by the storm. "Al, are you here? Thank goodness I finally found you. Did you eat, Al? I have a recommended good place to eat, here." David was relieved to finally find Alea. He was sitting on the park bench of the hotel where they were staying.
"So this is why Ata ignored me, Vid?" asked Alea with puffy eyes. Sometimes she still looks like she wipes her tears.
"When have you been hiding this from me? Why won't Ata be honest with me? Is that worth that woman to Ata, Vid? He's just the past, right? But, I'm his fiancee, Vid? Why is she this long for me?" Alea's tears wet her cheeks again.
"Al, let's talk about this with Ata, yeah. Everything's gonna be fine. For now, give Ata time to finish her past. You take it easy, Al." David tried to calm Alea down. Even though he himself was unsure of what he said. In fact Ata was so obsessed with Runa a long time ago. But at least he hoped by saying it didn't add to Alea's mind burden.
As much as possible David comforted Alea. He could feel the pain Alea was feeling. David gave encouragement as well as support for Alea. “Maybe it's like this destiny line that you have to go through, but trust me, God never wrongly wrote down the destiny of His servant,” David said wisely as Alea regretted what was happening.
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Ata again scouted Runa's house, but this time he did not come down to meet Runa. Ata just watched the house of Runa from a distance. I don't know what he wants to prove now.
After about 30 minutes of waiting, Ata saw a white Pajero car stop in the yard of Runa's house. He recalled, last night when Ata at Runa's house there was no car. "Maybe they are not married? Or was her husband out last night? I have to find out about this, may the truth side with me,” Inner Ata.
Ata gets out of the car, she'll be looking for information about Sandy. Ata turned to the right and left until he found a group of mothers who were busy chatting in the yard. "It just so happens, maybe I can ask those mothers," Ata muttered.
Ata saw a woman walking with her son.
"Excuse me, ma'am, can I ask you a question?" greet Ata politely to those mothers.
"Oh .. Yes, Mom, what do you want to ask?" answer the woman.
"I'm a college friend of Mr. Sandy's, Mom. But we haven't seen each other in a long time. I called him but he hasn't been picked up yet, want to make sure if the house is really Mr Sandy's house, Mom?" said Ata while pointing towards Runa's house.
"Oh ... Sandy's friend, anyway? That's Miss Runa's house, Mas. That's Mr. Sandy's house over there, Mas, close to Madang's restaurant. Uh, that looks like Mr. Sandy at Miss Runa's house. You can meet him there. They are a very nice couple. I'm happy to see them, hopefully they are in a match and get married soon" said the woman enthusiastically.
A reality that now stands with Ata. "Thank you, ma'am, I'm sorry." Ata immediately bailed in the car. With a face so bright Ata drove his car back to the hotel.
On the way, Ata's smile never faded. He imagined how happy and happy he would be if he could get together with Runa and Khan into a whole family.
"Runa, it's true that you're still alone. Thank you Runa, you really are an amazing woman. I'll make sure I make up for all my mistakes first. I'll take responsibility for you and Khan. We'll live together forever. I must have gotten you back, Runa,” Oozed Ata, not feeling a clear feather drenching her cheeks.
Arriving at the hotel Ata immediately ran to his room, he could not wait to immediately convey the happy news to David.
"Vid, Runa is not married. Runa is still alone, Runa must still be waiting for me, Vid. Therefore Runa is not married,” said Ata enthusiastically, when he entered his room he was so happy. To the point of not realizing there was Alea there staring at him wryly.
"Crazy of you, Ta. How can you think like that? You are only the past to Runa. That's enough, don't disturb Runa's life again! Let her be happy with her new family. Remember, Ta, there's Alea. Alea needs you, not Runa. Never mind, we end it all today. We go back to Surabaya tonight, I've booked a ticket for the three of us." David no longer knows how to deal with Ata. He was made confused just because of Ata's selfishness. Not to mention Alea who must be getting hurt to see the attitude of Ata, who seemed to not care about her anymore.
"I don't want to, Vid. You're back with Alea. I will stay here until I succeed in convincing Runa and Khan. I'm only going to Surabaya if Runa and Khan come with me." Ata remained in his stance.
"What do you think of me? Could you prefer that woman over me? I'm your fiancee, Ta? Did you forget?" Alea couldn't stand it anymore, he poured his anger on Ata.
"Al, sorry. I can't just let go of Runa and Khan. They're my responsibility.” Ata tried to ask for understanding Alea, “go home with David. Let me stay here to finish my business. I have to make amends to Runa." Ata held onto both of Alea's shoulders with a hopeful look.
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...to be continued...
