Rain Blanketed Clouds

Arika Demand

The lake that stretches beautifully in front of the villa yard in Switzerland at that time seemed to emit a smile at the happiness of a pair who were sitting together on a small boat. One man sat in the back as a rower, while the beautiful woman sat in the front enjoying their slow boat trip. It does not feel happiness continues to rain on the figure of Arika who receives a lot of sweet treatment from the clouds.

Tears that had felt like accompanying every day the journey of his life suddenly turned into happiness. There were only tears of happiness that he let out at this moment, no longer tears of sadness like Prawira had inculcated on him.

"Facing here, Arika." said Awan who found it difficult if he was behind by the woman.

Arika timidly changed her seat to face the clouds. "I'm afraid of falling." said Arika. His body was still moving following orders.

"Will you marry me?" a white diamond ring is seen thrust by the Clouds on Arika. Shining the woman's eyes gazed in a ring so beautiful she thought.

Arika was silent, her eyes constantly falling tears. He slowly shook his head. "I can't do it yet, Cloud. I'm still legally the wife of Prawira. Give me some time." he said.

The cloud that felt Arika resisted subtly because there was still status finally lowered her hand and then she smiled and raised her hand again.

"Suppose I put this ring in your hand. Then the time comes I will ask for it again and put it in your own hands. This ring has already been bought here I am afraid if it is lost." said the cloud who reasoned and made Arika inevitably have to accept it.

Arika also smiled at him.

The two again enjoy time together by vacationing here and there, as much as possible Cloud trying to entertain Arika. Whatever he would do for the sake of the woman in front of him at this moment.

The one month they spent together always. Even both of them are taking time off from work to enjoy this beautiful country.

Today is the day of Arika's return with the Clouds. They arrived at the airport with each suitcase.

"Let's take this taxi home." take Awan who has booked an airport taxi.

Unfortunately Arika refused, "No. I'll go home by myself. Let me solve all my own problems." said Arika.

Hearing that, of course, the clouds could do nothing more. He also obediently let Arika go alone and she went back to her own home.

Not expected if upon arrival at home Arika actually welcomed with warm embrace of the father and mother who worried about her existence. He was even worried by his parents.

"Arika, you're finally home too. Why not tell mom and dad? your phone is so hard to call. I'm really worried about your situation. You're doing okay, right? You healthy?" Anggi check every part of the child's body.

"Arika's fine, Mom. Arika's healthy. After all, the Wira's disease will not be affected by a wife that he did not touch." said Arika staring intently at the downcast father.

Silence of the home for a moment. Everyone sat on the family couch.

"Do you know if that guy's gone?" algam looked at the boy. Little Arika was surprised but she tried to calm herself down.

"I don't know yet, but I expected it to happen." replied Arika calmly.

I don't know why she couldn't feel the sadness at all. Because Arika's heart feels like it's numb with her ex-husband.

"Finishing the iddah period I will have my marriage with the man of my choosing, Father." Arika said. Because at this time he really does not want to anymore if his life is arranged by the father who will be bad again as before.

Eager to hear the child's words, Algam was convinced that many mouths were talking about their family. However, it feels Algam is quite embarrassed by maintaining the figure of Wira for his son is so despicable as a result.

"Is that not speed, Arika? Your divorce with the man has only been legalized for a few days." said Anggi staring at the child in the shade.

Arika momentarily fell silent. However, once again he did not want to back off the goodwill of the Clouds. "No, Ma. I've thought of everything. It's been enough all this time that I've been thinking about other people's views, and now it's time for me to think about myself." she looked back at the father who was silent.

***

"Are we really getting married? We need at least a year to prepare everything." said Awan who was shocked when he met Arika at one of the cafes that night.

Instead of hearing Cloud's words, Arika took off the ring on her finger and gave it to Cloud.

"Arika, listen to my explanation first" Awan said as she thought Arika had annulled the wedding by returning the ring to her.

However, Arika actually said. "Pair this ring again on my finger. I want our marriage done after the iddah period. Prove that you really love me." The cloud sipped his salivary rough inexhaustible with the demands of the future wife. Obey, he can only agree.

"Alright, I will try my best for our marriage" Awan smiled.