Prison Wound

Five five seven part

"Radit understands, Pa. Radit can accept papa's thinking. Please give Radit a chance to right the wrongs Radit has done. Maybe the effort Radit did will not be able to remove the bad events that have happened to Riena. At least, let Radit give you new memories that might slowly bury those bitter memories."

Rinto turned his attention to the large picture frame attached to the wall on the top side of the bed. The photo shows the wedding procession of Raditya and Riena. There, Rinto is seen shaking the hand of Raditya sitting beside Riena steadily. It is clear that the marriage that took place at that time was not a marriage that occurred on the basis of compulsion. The radiance of love blends perfectly in happiness and novelty, implied from the look in the eyes of all those caught in the portrait.

"When Raditya shook papa's hand and said the agreement, at that time also the responsibility of the afterlife Riena has shifted on Radit's shoulders. Radit not only accepted the marriage and marriage of Riena prameswari bint Rinto Harahap, but also the lack, sin, khilaf and all the bad behavior of Riena. Raditya is in charge. Not anymore papa. Without compromising Radit's respect for papa, let Radit fulfill that promise until the end of Radit's breath."

Unknowingly, Rinto's tears trickled down. Raditya's statement just felt so sincere and full of earnestness. However, of course, Rinto is still too prestigious if this fast has to release Riena unconditionally. Although he understood the truth, for now, Raditya was more entitled to Riena than him.

"At the end of the contract, Raditya and Riena ask papa for his blessing. Did you forget what you told Radit back then? Papa says men are leaders and protectors for women. When a leader starts handing over his control to women, he will lose it. And papa's words are true. If Raditya were to become a husband. Had Radit not given Reina the complete confidence to go it alone, the slightest bad event would not have happened to Riena."

Rinto again could only fall silent. His breathing was deep and heavy. Despite her disappointment at Raditya who has brought Riena into the dark range of the past, Rinto must admit how much the conversion Raditya has been able to melt his ego as a father.

"Why else would Radit have to show Radit's sincerity to improve as a husband, Pa? God willing Raditya will do his best. Just don't separate Raditya from Riena. If we split up, what else could Radit prove? Radit will take care of Riena even better."

"Papa entrusts Riena back to you, Dit. Prove what you say. Let no one else hurt little princess papa. Riena is indeed your wife, but Riena is the whole world and its contents to papa. If your shoulder is not strong enough for him to lean on, this shoulder is always there and will never be fragile for him to moan." Rinto's voice trembled withstanding the cry while patting his own shoulder in a slow motion.

Raditya could not speak anymore. Not only Rinto is stricken with novelty. Raditya felt the same way. It was just that they were two men who were not good at venting feelings. Hugs are certainly not what they usually do. Just a smile accompanied Rinto's warm clap on Raditya's shoulder which was a sign that the tension between the two of them was over.

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The atmosphere of the house is getting warmer. The hearts of each of the people who were there were being filled with gratitude as the storm slowly subsided. The only problem right now is Riena's desire. A little pushy, the two-bodied woman continued to invite Raditya to return to Jakarta as soon as possible. Rosyani Dan Rinto wishes Riena would stay with them for longer.

"Let tomorrow morning Rien can directly fulfill the police call, Ma. sooner the better. Lagian Mas Radit also really wants to eat cork shoots. Pity all day his stomach hasn't filled anything." Riena turned a glance towards Raditya who was sitting right next to him in a half-leak condition because he had just vomited rib soup made by Rosyani.

"What's the pity for, Rien? You are pregnant with her too. Let enjoy. If necessary, nine full months of Radit. That's a punishment for playing with women. Mama is even grinning. Let the karma run out now. Do not let your descendants feel the consequences of his father's mischief. I hope your first child is a girl. Mama wants to know how calm Radit sleep will be if his son goes out of the house," Ceplos Retno unconsciously.

It is not only Raditya who is uncomfortable with Retno's words, Riena was like that. Retno's remarks seemed to remind the future risks that will be faced. The trauma that Riena felt would not only have an impact on her. Of course, the feeling will affect the parenting or attitude of Raditya and Riena towards their children.

"In faith we know no karma. Basically, every action and decision we take must have a risk behind it. But as human beings who have faith, it is not appropriate to put prejudice to God. What has not happened, prayer is good. And one more, Mau girls or boys, the same now," said Rama while glancing sharply at Retno.

To melt the suddenly tense atmosphere, Rinto finally said, "yes already, you can go home tonight. But remember! Call papa mama often."

Rosyani stood up to Riena. Then the two hugged each other tightly. "The roof can't stop the rain. It only protects us from the water of the sky. And so is our faith in the Supreme All-rounder. Always believing in Allah does not promise our lives always in ease. But believe me, trusting God with all of His nature, makes us feel strong even though we are falling and have nothing."

Not long after that, Riena and Raditya actually returned to Jakarta. Both use private jets that Raditya rents from his business partners. Throughout the air journey taken for approximately one hour and 40 minutes, Raditya spent almost half of his time in the toilet.

"Bee, I don't want to get on a plane anymore. Next time we go to Malang, we take a train or car," complained Raditya once they were in their pickup car.

Riena simply replied with a small nod. She did not want to take her husband seriously because it was just the effect of cauvade syndrome.

"Bee, I want that," Raditya said, suddenly pointing at something that forced Riena to sharpen her sense of sight.