Scratches of Past Wounds

Happiness (not) for Light

The debate was stalled with no solution between the two. The two newlyweds were getting late with their own thoughts. There is no meaningful conversation, just a question about what to eat or have not slept. No more ignorant speech of Doni or the original answer of Light .

The bridal room that should be warm may feel cold and quiet. Until the morning before both remained stiff and awkward. The light is no longer fever. Feeling an uncomfortable atmosphere Light asks to go home just to get out of this rigid atmosphere.

Doni agreed without asking much. Both of them returned home earlier than originally planned. Doni brought Light for the first time as a wife to his house. The house will witness their new journey.

And for the first time also Light entered the room that Doni renovated the other day. But unfortunately Doni did not accompany Light when he first opened his room. Because when he arrived at the house Doni immediately asked permission to go to the office because there is an important work that is urgent.

The light entered with a thumping heart. He knew this was the new room Doni was referring to. While in this house there are other rooms that no one should disturb him. The light could only sigh slowly easing his chest tightness. Although there is no love, but somehow Light does not like to be in his position now. For the second time the man called the husband has nowhere else besides himself.

" It was so sad . " She was alone.

This luxurious room was unable to divert the feeling of her hump. Light enters a room where clothes are stored. Not much of Doni's property here, may not have been moved or indeed should not be moved Light did not know. And on the other side there belongs to the Light that has been stored neatly.

The light returned to the room, and was startled by the presence of a person.

" iby... I didn't hear Ibuk coming. " Speak the Light when he sees his in-laws sitting on the edge of the bed.

" I just came in. Sorry I just cheered. " The smile on Mom's lips is so sincere. The light can feel it. Very different from his former in-laws .

" No matter what Buk, Aya was excited to see look into the wall in closet space. " Consider Light.

" Do you like the room ? "

" Like Ibuk, this exceeded Aya's expectations. "

" You're good at picking out furniture. I like it." Flabbergasted light.

" It wasn't Aya who chose Buk, maybe Brother. " Talk honest Light. Seen a change in the look of her face Ratih Mother but she tried to look ordinary.

"Oo yes, I thought you chose. This used to be my old room and Dad's. Since Dad didn't choose a smaller room. This used to be the largest room in the house before Doni remodeled his private room at Tiara's request. " Ratih's mother told me without being asked.

His mind flew at the moment when Tiara whined for Doni's room to be brought up. And Doni was forced to sacrifice his study. And Doni used the book room on the same floor to work at home. So valuable Tiara for Doni that all his wishes are always obeyed.

Hearing the story of Ratih Cahaya's mother came to the conclusion that Tiara's room was bigger than her room. Indeed, even a little bit of Light is not jealous but still deep down there is a sense of disappointment.

" And that door is the door to Dad's office. Come here, let's see. Doni moved his study room here. Mom hasn't seen him. " Ratih's mother took Light's hand into Doni's office.

As the door opened, the two women were flabbergasted to see a large photo hanging in the room. A wedding photo that does not belong to Light but a photo of Doni and Tiara. Ratih's mother looks guilty at Light, while Light tries to save her pain with her sweet smile.

" It's okay, Buk. You need time not to get into too much trouble. Aya it's okay. Our wedding was only two days. Leave it like this first, Buk. " Speak of Light calms the in-law who starts to blush restrain his anger.

" I need to talk to Doni. " Ratih's mother came out of the study and was about to leave the Light room. But the Light held it .

Ratih's mother closed her eyes, like trying to hold back her emotions. And when those eyes were opened a warm smile adorned his wrinkled lips.

" You are a good woman. I didn't choose you wrong. May you be happy, son. " Ratih's mother left her own Light with tears welling up in her eyes. Of course Ratih's mother doesn't want the Light to see her. And Ratih's mother couldn't see her daughter-in-law's fake smile either.

" Aya also wants to be happy, Buk. But now it seems impossible. " Whispers of Light in his heart. The clear liquid that had been detained had finally decayed without being able to be held again.

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Until the night came Doni still did not come home. Not even at dinner with Doni. There is only Light, Ibu Ratih , Binar and Blue. They eat while talking lightly. Kids tell me about their new school. While Ratih's mother looks enthusiastic listening.

One thing that the Light of gratitude, the happiness of his son and Ratih's mother looks contrasting in his eyes. Both of his children got their own private rooms, a good school and lived in a big house. They also drove home in a car that was driven by a driver.

And Ibu Ratih looks happy because he is no longer lonely. The day was filled with the joking sounds of Binar and Blue. Ratih's mother was also busy taking care of the two Light children. Set up with their favorite menu. And his life feels colorful. No longer empty and silent.

All that is enough for the Light. Whatever the Light willingly do so that the children are happy and Ratih's mother is also happy. At least the main purpose of this marriage has been realized.

" Don't be greedy Aya. " The light speaks to itself.

Now the Light pensively alone in his new room, deserted. After delivering Binar and Blue to their room on the second floor, Light now felt lonely in his own room. Light wanted to sleep in Binar's room but he was afraid his very sensitive son asked a lot.

Exactly ten o'clock past thirty minutes the door to the room of Light opened. Doni appeared with a tired face. His shirt is also a mess. His sleeves had been rolled up to the elbows.

" Sister, just got home ? Have you eaten ? " Task Light surprised Doni who was unaware if Light was on the sofa.

" Eh. yeah. I've eaten. Why haven't you slept, it's late. " Say Doni while unbuttoning the shirt and leaving his plain white shirt.

" Not sleepy yet, read this. " The light shows the little Koran in his hand.

" I take a shower first, go to bed I'm going to the study after the shower. "

" It's too late for work, Bang. Can't be done tomorrow. " Say Light while picking up the Doni shirt placed on the bed.

" A moment... " Donce went into the bathroom.

Just as Doni said earlier, finished bathing and dressed Doni immediately went to work. Shortly afterwards Doni came out like he was about to question something to the Light. But urung done his because seeing the eyes of the Light has been closed.

After pacing back and forth for a while, Doni ended up lying beside the Light with a recumbent position . Doni is not sleeping but staring at the sky room , I don't know what Doni thinks.

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