
"My name is Gavin, and Ziva is my ex-wife. At that time, my status was still Ziva's husband. Between us there was a problem that caused a big fight. And Ziva decided to leave. Since Ziva is still my wife, I as a husband have an obligation to look for him."
"I happen to know who Ziva's closest friends are, despite not knowing. I tried to find Ziva from his friends, and the last Ziva friend I met was Aruna. I decided to come to Aruna's house, then explain what really happened. At first Aruna did not tell if Ziva was living in her house. But I gave her a warning to be careful not to let Ziva be alone with her husband, you."
"Then Aruna confessed that Ziva was living in his house. And a few days after that, I met Ziva again. He seemed to be walking down the street and his face looked chaotic. I think she was kicked out by Aruna, maybe Aruna already knew what I warned her about. And did something happen between you and Ziva?"
Gavin's question kept Abian silent for a moment. He looked at Gavin with shame.
Gavin could see regret from the radiance of the man's eyes before him.
"If your wife doesn't forgive you, I think it's appropriate. Because if someone is forgiven when committing a betrayal, then there will be a second, third, and so on" said Gavin again.
"I'm not talking about you or anyone else. I'm talking about myself. I'm enough of a boddoh guy who's willing to forgive the mistakes of a traitor. I repeatedly forgave Ziva who betrayed me in the hope that he could change. But in fact, Ziva still does it. And farewell is the best way between us" Gavin added.
"Yes, you're right" Abian said after a long silence. "Aruna's decision is correct, I don't deserve to be given a chance. Although I'm not like the Ziva you just told me about, who always repeats his mistakes. If Aruna gives me a chance, then I'll make the most of it."
"That's what Ziva said when he begged me, too" said Gavin.
"You mean?"
"Yes, Ziva always begged me to give him a chance so I wouldn't divorce him. But what is called cheating, will be cheating. If you have tried it once and forgiven, then the mistake will be repeated because he thinks the first mistake was forgiven, then he hopes the second mistake will be forgiven as well. That's how people like that think."
Abian flinching. Maybe Ziva's ex-husband's words have a point, too. Because he also does not know what the future will look like. As before, he always talked to himself that he would remain loyal to Aruna. In the end, he committed treason. Maybe now he can also regret and say he will not repeat it again, but the man's speech does make sense. Because he cannot fully control himself.
"What should I do now?" abian asked for an opinion.
"Don't drag on in regrets. You better fix yourself and prove that you're better than ever. Not to prove it to anyone else or Aruna, but to prove it to yourself."
"Yes, I have to do it. Like now, I have to find a job first. Raising a lot of money to realize the dream that Aruna and I had dreamed of. Hopefully Aruna will come back with me."
"That's even if no one else has helped make it happen."
Abian stared at Gavin for a moment. Why was that sentence so stifling her chest.
A car that was no stranger to Gavin came and stopped there. As soon as the driver of the car got out of the car, a mechanic appeared who he called earlier.
"Hi .." reply Gavin and Abian almost simultaneously.
"Is there a problem with your car?"
"It's not my car, it's my friend's car" Gavin replied as he turned to Abian.
Abian commented on the friendly smile as she reached out and introduced herself.
"I'm Abian. My car broke down and I don't know what's causing it."
"Let me check."
"Yes, please. Thank you." Thank you."
The driver walked towards Abian's car. Gavin was ready to leave.
"I'll excuse you first. In the car was my cousin, so we had to get home."
"Ah yes, thank you very much for your help" said Abian.
"Yes, you're welcome."
Gavin was about to pass, but was immediately prevented by Abian.
"Wait a minute, I've got a little money for you for helping me."
"No need. Keep it, you need it more. See you next time."
Gavin passes from there, while Abian puts his wallet back in his pants pocket. It was nice to meet Gavin.
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