Not Superwomen

Go home

"Thank you, sir." I told the taxi driver after dropping my suitcase.

After the taxi, I started pulling suitcases down a road that I hadn't been on for 5 years. I asked to be dropped off in front of the hallway. Enjoyed the scenery I used to go through.

Everything has changed a lot. This empty land that used to be often used as a kite playground, has now become a playground filled with various children's games. In some vacant land, there have been buildings both houses and shops. It's getting more crowded here.

***

5thn.

"Mira, sorry. I can't continue our relationship. Sania is pregnant with my son, I must marry her immediately. Please forgive me and forget me. Prams"

That short message shattered my world right then and there. He betrayed me again, with the same woman. I feel foolish to have forgiven Pram after his betrayal. My love is too deep for Pram, so I can't think clearly.

I can only cry about my stupidity, especially to accept Pram's proposal. But Ma'am Ambar asked me to consider it carefully, because he knew exactly the journey of my love story with Pram.

All the relatives have gathered, the tent has been installed, the catering has been ordered, the bride and groom have been delivered to the house by the tailor, the decorator has finished installing decorations and all the wedding trinkets. All of this wedding preparations were almost perfect.

Although no one said anything, the look on the faces of everyone I met seemed to tell me to toughen up. Looks like they already know.

Unable to look at those who pity me. I left, leaving this place full of memories. Go to a new place, meet a stranger2. Start everything from the beginning. Mother and Mother Ambar reluctantly let me go.

If it wasn't for Ambar's phone, that would have alerted her if she was sick. I'm definitely not coming back here.

***

Someone patted my shoulder, though,

"Come in, neng"

I just nodded, apparently long enough I was pensive in front of the fence. Father's house, the house where I was born, to grow up.

The woman took over my suitcase. That woman is Mak Ni, my mother's housekeeper. Mak Ni has been working since I just got married. She was the age of a mother, only her fate was not as lucky as a mother.

***

Bak doping, the mother was immediately healthy as soon as she saw my arrival, even she immediately cooked my favorite food. I didn't tell anyone about my return.

***

I was enjoying the view of the night sky when Madam Ambar came up to me, she was sitting next to me.

"In the years not coming home, it turns out you still like to look at the night sky" said Mbak Ambar

"Yes, mom. While in town, I rarely get to enjoy the night sky"

We remember our very happy childhood.

"Mir, please forgive the past. It's hard, but I know you can. You're a good man, Mir. You know, you're a strong woman. Do not be evil, just because the betrayal of a person is not necessarily good for you. Pram got his karma, his wife died of cancer a year ago. His son was disabled, until the age of 5 he could not speak. Pram himself was fired from his office for embezzlement of company money" Ambar said carefully, holding both hands.

I just kept quiet, between happy and sesih. It's hard to express.

"I'm sincere, mbak. I've forgiven Pram. I realized I was wrong to leave this family. With that incident, I found out that Pram wasn't a good match for me."

"Bak was happy to hear that. Don't be traumatized, Mir. I'm sure God will surely send you the best soul mate."

"Yes, mom. After all, only 26 years old, many successful women are not married. My time that nothing has been done is marriage."

"It could be you, Mir"

"I also want to have savings and a well-established life before marriage, so as not to look low again"

I could feel Mba Ambak staring at me.

"More I want to please my mother and mother, and my nephews. Shouldn't we put family first?!"

Yes, Pram left me for Sania's fortune, which is the only child of a successful businessman. I had just graduated from college and had not made anything.

"Yes, Mir. Mbak always wishes you all the best" said Ambar while hugging me tightly.

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