Prison Wound

Fivety

"No, Pa. We're not going anywhere. No matter how far we go, we will not get peace as long as our hearts and minds are still attached to this problem. Go just delay for a moment what we're supposed to finish. Rien was tired of running. It's time for Rien to come back."

Riena's reply made Retno and Rosyani breathe a sigh of relief while exchanging glances. Both mothers gave thanks in their hearts. Slowly God was showing His intervention. The power of prayer does not make the problem solved instantly. However, with the prayers of human arrogance slowly dissipated. Prayer keeps a person from his or her own nature. Where a person who perseveres in his prayer, will not admit success because of his greatness alone.

"You want to go back to Jakarta, Rien?" asked Rinto who did not seem willing to release his only daughter back.

Riena shook her head while commenting on such a gentle smile. He stared one by one at the figures that were there. "Rien stay here. Rien will be back in a few days. Rien is ready to be a witness at the trial."

"You sure?" Rosyani clasped Riena's fingers tighter.

"Rien sure, Ma. There is no beginning without end. Grief, hurt and sorrow must have an end, right? No need to answer mama. Rien rest first," said Riena, hurry up.

"Mama, can you accompany me for a minute, Rien?" asked Retno suddenly. Of course accompanying what he meant was actually wanting to speak four eyes with his son-in-law. Some days are under one roof, not once have they had a close conversation like before.

"By, Ma."

Riena and Retno held hands on the stairs leading to the top floor. Leaving Rosyani, Rama and Rinto also seem to want to discuss many more things about the future of Riena and Raditya's relationship. Especially about Riena's condition being pregnant. Because that is what is still a dilemma until now. In contrast to Besan and his wife, Rinto is more likely to approve of Riena's dominant intention to abort her.

"So, how many more people hold grudges against Radit, Ram?" rinto asked as soon as they had re-occupied the soft sofa in the room.

"I don't know, Mom. All that could answer Mas Rinto's question with certainty was Radit himself. But I don't think everyone who's ever been in Radit's past has any intention of seeking revenge. If we're being honest, what's the difference between our past and Radit's. The difference is only one. Until now, God has closed our disgrace tightly."

Although not directly, it is clear that Rama's speech seems to want to remind Rinto and Rama who are not much different from Raditya.

"As bad as we are, of course we don't expect our children to get a bad person, do we?" sindir Rinto, seeking justification for his chosen attitude.

"Of course it's true. I agree with Mas Rinto. If our position is reversed, I will take the same stance. Radit is brengssek. Maybe Radit does not deserve Riena which of course for Mas Rinto is perfect. I'm sorry, because I lowered my bullying on Radit. I am not as lucky as Mas Rinto who managed to educate a child to be a really good woman." Rama took a deep breath. Deliberately paused his speech for a moment to notice Rinto's reaction and expression.

Rosyani did not know what to say when he heard Rama's words. From then on, the woman was just listening. Two adults, even can be said to be mature age, if you have talked about children will certainly provide their own defense. Each of them would obviously not let their favorite child get hurt.

"Ma ... Mas Rama, sorry I interrupted you a little. There's really no point in us discussing this matter anymore. As human beings, we are not created to be perfect servants like angels. There are times when we act like demons or demons that harm and hurt others. Stop talking about the past. What we plant, that's what we'll reap. Enough of us to realize that. If you can, we old do not even backtrack. What has already happened cannot be repeated to be repaired. We better focus on the future" said Rosyani. Firm and straightforward with no patronizing intent.

Rama and Rinto were silent. The two no longer argue. What Rosyani said is true. Too focused on the past, sometimes making people forget that the better future will only be achieved if we focus on moving forward. Too often look back, it could be that we will even fall into the pit of regret.

In a separate place, but still under one roof. Riena and Retno chatted no less seriously with the three people on the first floor.

"Rien, can Mama give you a little opinion?" retno asked while gently rubbing the hair of Riena who was now lying down using her lap as a pillow.

After feeling Riena's head nod slowly, Retno again said, "tomorrow we check the contents, huh? So that we know how the condition and how old your fetus is now. Hopefully we can count and there's a bit of clarity from there. Let's make the matter simpler, Rien."

Riena chose not to override the statement. Her lips were locked tightly because her heart was still very dull. There are times when she accepts the condition of her pregnancy without worrying about whose seed is developing in her womb now. However, there are times when the logic of her thinking encourages her to just end her pregnancy in various ways that even end up hurting her own physique.

"Rien, now DNA tests can be done since the fetus is still in the womb. If the child is indeed the son of the cursed man, Mama does not mind you aborting him. As long as the fetus is not alive, a victim of rape violence is entitled to an abortion. It's just, make sure everything first rather than regretting it later."

Riena was silent again. Until this moment, he seemed to be numb. Her maternal soul was not moved in the slightest to treat her fetus well. He had indeed rubbed his stomach several times while saying something. However, what is said is certainly not good things. More on complaints and also annoyance.

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A few hours passed, precisely before midnight, Reno arrived at the hospital where Rino's body was buried. For the second time, she was abandoned by someone who was almost nine months in the same womb as her. No matter how much hatred and conflict that has occurred lately, there has been disappointment and frustration in Reno's heart. As soon as he came face-to-face with Rino's body lying stiff on top of the gurney, the bones supporting his body suddenly weakened helplessly. Remember how they were once happy in a very warm bond of brotherhood.

"I'm so sorry, Ren." The voice of someone very familiar in Reno's ears, paused the flash of memories that the man was daydreaming.