Should We Divorce?

17

"I didn't know this from anyone else." Ares stared coldly at the figure of Carnations sitting uncomfortably before him. The man repeatedly set his emotions so as not to explode on the woman he loved the most. It is enough energy to do it. Therefore Ares chose to be quiet some time after returning from the restaurant earlier. They just sat facing each other on the sofa. Actually a few times Anye tried to explain, but Ares remained firm in normalizing her mood.

"No, Res. I was gonna tell you, anyway."

"When hm?" challenge Ares to sit up. "When I don't open WA from your assistant who is taking medication, maybe I won't know if your pain relapses."

"Yes I. I need time, Res. From that time it doesn't fit right."

"There's no time, but you don't want to tell me, do you?"

"Why are you talking about it, anyway?"

"That's how? Bener, right?"

"It's as if you accuse me of hiding something from you. You're accusing me of lying."

"And that's the reality."

"No. I didn't mean to."

"But that's what you did to me."

Anye clucked a little and threw her body on the back of the sofa. The woman pinched her temple for a while while adjusting her breath. After a few seconds he re-enforced his body to look at Ares.

"OKAY. I'm mistaken. I was wrong not directly directly with you. And I'm sorry for that."

"I'm not asking you to apologize, Carnation. I just don't like you hiding this from me. What exactly is it that makes you not want to be honest?"

Anye quiet. Find out what the right reason is.

"Let's answer. Don't let it go."

Gaining pressure from Ares, Anye becomes even more nervous. He bit his lower lip.

"Jawab, Carnation! Why don't you just be honest?!"

"Because of you!" Pekik.

"Me?" point Ares not accept. "I why? What's wrong with me?"

"Because of your excessive attitude I think that makes me afraid to be honest."

"I'm worried. I'm worried about you. And I don't think there's much to worry about the people we love."

"But your attitude makes me uncomfortable. You treat me like a man on the verge of death."

"Well, what do you think I should do?" Ares' tone rose by an octave.

"You probably don't need to know!" Reply Anye did not lose loudly.

Ares tightly closed his mouth as anger again flared within him. He took a rough breath and softened it slowly. "That's not the best solution, Carnations. I don't like you lying."

"What is your version of the best solution? After knowing everything you will take me to the hospital, I was given a lot of medicine, can't this, can't it, must rest bed, must-

"Maybe you should go back to Opa Tony." Cut Ares seriously.

Instantly Anye froze with her injured gaze. An uncomfortable feeling dominated in every inch of his body. What exactly did Ares think that the name could come from his beautiful lips?

"With Opa Tony you will live a decent life. You do not have to bother looking for money, work as a model, live alone in the country of people. Everything will be guaranteed."

Silence is long enough. Anye chose silence with a straight look at Ares. The woman felt angry when her wound was rubbed again. Didn't you see Ares' hatred so emanating from his eyes?

"Why are you talking about him again?"

"Because only Opa Tony can meet your needs. So do you need Opa, because Opa your only family."

"I don't need him!"

"You need! Because Opa Tony will give you the best. Opa will take care of you as best as possible. Your life will be much better."

"So you told me to live with that guy? With someone I never expected to come again?"

"He's your grandfather. There's no law against grandchildren living with their grandfather."

"How can I not?"

"That means you don't love yourself."

Anye snorted small. "I rejected this because I love myself. I don't want to waste my time living with someone who loves money and possessions even more than himself."

"But Opa Tony loves you very much, Anye. He thinks you're more valuable than anything."

"If she loves me, she won't take Mama and Papa out of my hand." Press Anye with the eyes heating up.

"Jeez," Ares groaned in frustration. "When do you want to kill Opa? How long do you keep closing your eyes? It's God's destiny. Your parents left because it was the way."

"And you must not forget why they left because of what."

"For God's sake, Anye, Opa doesn't mean to-

"Well, at that time he didn't tell my father to run his fucking business, maybe now I won't live alone, Antares!" Shouted Anye with tears in her eyes.

The woman's lips twitched. His chest went up and down irregularly. His eyes did not stop producing tears. All the words of Ares seemed to be an alarm reminder of his painstaking injuries he buried. All the difficulties, the insecurities, the pain of hating, not being able to accept the loss.

"You don't understand my pain, Res. You won't understand." Anye whisper.

The man really felt tight seeing Anye cry. It felt like for a very long time Anye had not cried so badly. During this time Anye managed to fortify herself into a tough woman. But because of her, because of her fucking words, because of her stupid mouth, Anyenya cried again.

"Sweetheart, sorry." Ares got up from his seat to Anye, but Anye left him first. The woman opened the glass door of her room and stood in front of the balcony.

Ares followed him. Stand behind Anye with a face of a nelangsa. The man gulped his saliva hard as he saw Anye's back tremble. "Sorry, Sweetheart. Sorry."

"You're bad." Said Anye on her side.

Ares holds Anye's body from behind. Placing her big hand on the slender belly of Anye. His pointed chin he piles on the bare shoulder of Anye. Smoke it wholeheartedly and affectionately. "i know's. I know."

"I hate that guy, Res. I hate him." Anye whisper.

Ares just nodded as he clenched the small body of Anye.

"It's hard for me. It's heavy."

"There's me. Don't be afraid."

"For years I tried not to hate that guy, but I still can't."

"And no matter how much you hate, Opa still loves you."

"He loves me because of guilt, Res. He only realized his mistake when Papa and Mama were gone. It's too late, Res, too late."

Ares kissed Anye's back from behind the white short dress. His eyes closed and his hands further blocked Anye's stomach. Her lips then rose up down the neck-sniffing momentarily her fondling rose to the ears. "I'm sorry I was so angry, Sweetheart. Trust me, I just don't want anything."

Anye turned to Ares who was also looking at her. "So I didn't mean to lie. I don't lie to you."

"I understand. Sorry for that."

Anye's body twisted slowly to face Ares. The woman slid her hand on Ares' body and hugged the gallant body tightly. His head rested comfortably on Ares' shoulder.

"Don't cry anymore, Sweetheart." Lirih Ares rubbed Anye's back. Pecked at Anye's forehead which was below her.

"I don't want you to be angry anymore."

"Yes, honey," he sighed softly. "Udah yuk now you take the medicine first, the abis goes to sleep immediately. I'm temenin."

• • • • •

At six o'clock in the afternoon Serena arrived at her two-story house. As he was about to open the car door, his forehead creased to see a black CRV perched sweetly beside his car. Curious, Serena rushed to the car. He stood watching, until he finally remembered who this car belonged to. Really, he can't be wrong. He had seen her even sit in it.

"Sir Rapto." Call Serena to her house security.

The middle-aged man slightly ran over to his superior. "Ready, Mom."

"When is this car here?"

"Cruelly then if not wrong, ma'am."

Serena just nodded. "Thank you."

Unable to hold back any longer, the woman walked quickly towards her house. Opening the big white door with a single push. His face could not hide the panic when he saw Altan playing with him. The person he never expected to be present again in his life, let alone set foot in his residence.

"Mommy's home yet?" Tanya Altan was carefree. The boy ran quickly to his mother and lifted his spiderm toy. "Liat, Mi, I was invited to play with that Om. Oh, and I love Spiderman."

With a very stiff Serena drew a smile. "Uhm... Altan played it in the dalem first would, would you, darling?"

"Mommy wants to talk to you first. Do you know that children should not be afraid of adult talk?"

Altan. "Yes, that's what it is."

"Thank you, baby."

"Bye-bye, Om." Altan waved sadly at the figure standing in front of the living room sofa.

The man replied to Altan's wish and smiled no less sweetly. The atmosphere became somewhat tense as Altan had already run up the stairs, Serena walking towards him with an angry face.

"Sere me-

"I don't like it you're so presumptuous to come to my house."

The man stood stiff and uncomfortable. "I just want to see you for a minute to fix our relationship."

"It's precisely because you came here that our relationship is going to get worse, Reno."

"I'm serious, Sere, I want to apologize. I know my actions at the time were stupid. I know what I said I shouldn't have said. Everything is out of my control."

Serena threw her gaze to the side. Full of puffiness. Knows his mind is reminded of Hana's words; if a man like this person should not be given a second chance from the beginning.

"Serena, coming here doesn't mean anything. It's pure I'm sorry. I promise, after you're sorry you won't see my face around you anymore."

The head contant of Serena turned towards Reno. Shooting at the profile of the man looking for loopholes of lies.

"Yes, Sere. I will return to the UK and continue my career there. My job to fight for you is done. I'll move on with life."

Serena's body stiffened. "W-you...back to the UK?"

Reno nodded with a smile. "There's a job offer there. I'm contracted to be a photographer on a documentation project."

Serena took a few in the place where she stands now. One side of his heart hesitated, but on the other he was relieved. Somehow the departure of Reno today feels very soothing compared to the departure of Reno five years ago ahead of a month of their wedding.

He saw Reno walking towards Serena. The man is seen continuing to spread a smile even though his eyes can interpret that he was overwhelmed with sadness. Her steps stopped two steps from Serena.

"For all that has happened, for all that I have done - now or then - I apologize. Never once did I get caught up in my mind to hurt someone I loved. You should hate me for all that, Serena. You are naturally hurt and disappointed. But I beg you. I beg you to take me away this time with forgiveness from you. At least I didn't go away carrying the guilt of five years ago."

Serena remained silent. He didn't know how to respond to Reno. If you can be honest, his heart space is filled with sincerity that is in the eyes of Reno. But one side of his heart can't lie if there's a little bit of hatred left over from the past.

"I'm letting you go, Serena. I stop," whispered Reno with a faint smile. "I realize that you have found a person more worthy of your love than I do. I'm also sure your husband is amazingly great until he can make you love him so much. I'm so happy, Re. I even feel so happy that you finally got the right guy. That way I can continue living quietly."

Serena took a deep breath and exhaled slowly. His hands are placed in front of his chest. Long-long stared at Reno very deep like that made him uncomfortable.

"Please, Re, I'm sorry for all that. I want us to be good friends."

"May I think?"

"Please," Reno smiled. "I'm leaving in three days."

Serena only nodded indifferently once. "Udah, right? No one else wants to talk, right?"

Reno smiled stiffly. This subtle expulsion? If so, I think he wants to stay a while. Longer to be on the side of Serena before later can no longer because the distance between the UK and Indonesia is quite far. And the relationship between the two of them is also far away.

"Before I go home, may I see your husband?"

Serena held her breath for a moment. Reno's request reminded Serena of what she saw this afternoon. With great difficulty he sought diversion by walking all day in the mall. And now all in vain because his heart again throbbed sore.

"My husband hasn't come home yet." Serena's law holds tight.

"He used to come home at night?" guess Reno with a slightly probing face. "So it's like I'll be home at five o'clock."

Serena turns her head. "Hours home my husband is your business now?"

Reno immediately fell awkwardly. "Sori."

Serena closed her eyes for a moment. Really, he was really looking forward to when Reno would leave. It felt like he wanted to rush into the room, throw himself and soak all night.

"Reno, I think that's enough for today. Sorry to say, but I'm really tired and want to rest."

"I understand, really. It's okay, Re."

"May you not be offended. Because it looks like my housemaid has already entertained you quite well." Serena's eyes glanced at the living room table full of banquets.

"Yes, Sere, thanks for the dinner. I don't feel offended at all." Reno Smile.

Serena nodded and smiled forcefully. "Want me to take you forward?"

"***--

Instantly Reno stopped talking as her eyes unintentionally glanced at the photo stored on the table near the vase. Of the several frames on display, there is one that makes Reno silenced. Wedding photo of Serena. The frame looks dominating from the row of other photos that are smaller and look only complementary.

But what Reno focuses on is not that. But the figure of a man in a black suit who was smiling widely beside Serena. Her husband's. That guy's. The man who had twice a mouth fight with him. Damn it! Why is he only now conscious?! Where did he sit for an hour and not see that picture?!

Serena frowned as Reno continued to look at the photos of herself and Ares. "What's wrong?"

Reno looked surprised. He soaks his lower lip expelling nervousness. "Nope. I'm just shocked to see your husband."

"Are you sure?" Aim Serena.

"Yes," Reno's smile stiffened. "Never mind."

• • • • •

Ares breathed a tired breath as he entered the house. Her hair was messy and her clothes were not much better. He had just solved a small problem in his office engaged in the field of food. His head was a bit dizzy and he wanted to immediately throw himself on the soft of the bed.

While passing through Altan's room, Ares accidentally stopped by first. Make sure the little whiz is asleep or not. The man frowned when he found Altan playing on his bed alone.

"Hallo, Little Boy." Sapa Ares kissed the prince's forehead and then sat in front of him.

"But how come home?"

Ares frowned and looked at his watch. It turns out it's only eight in the night. Ares felt, Altan was confused because he came home early. Ares also just realized that often he came home late, until his early home is questioned. How shiny.

"Papi's work is a little so Papi came home spitty?"

Ares only smiled thinly while carrying the body of his little son in his warm embrace. Close his arms as if he did not want to escape and say how much he missed this Altannya. He feels so bad for letting Altan suffer the impact of the fracturing of his relationship with Serena.

"The coconut kangen Altan." Bisik Ares sincere.

"Altan also misses Papi. Altan pep Papi temenin Altan continue."

Ironical. Ares felt his heart pinch. Altan's request is simple. But as ironic as it sounds, Ares couldn't even grant the request.

Slowly Ares let go of his embrace and gently stroked both sides of the child's face. "Whatever happens, Altan must know that Papi really loves Altan. Papi will always be there even when Papi is not in front of Altan. I love you. more than anything."

"Altan loves Papi too." The boy slammed into his father's arms.

Ares looked at the relief in his heart. He kissed Altan with affection. Swiping her little back wrapped in sleepwear.

"Altan why haven't you been bobo?" Ares asked softly.

"Not sleepy. Mommy hasn't been reading the fairy tale."

"Coconut yet? Where's Mami going?"

"So our abis ate malem, Mami went to the room first. He said he'd take a warm bath for Papi to take a bath."

Ares slowly swallowed. There was one side in his heart that felt warm. But one side is against it. Jaw hardens. He hated to have mercy on Serena. Serena did all this for sure because she wanted to melt her heart, or maybe as an attempt to cover up her affair.

Please, Ares, don't be stupid. Rapals in the heart.

"Oh yeah, Pi." Altan pulls away from Ares' embrace, and it makes Ares wake up from his daydream.

"Hm? Why, Honey?"

"Altan has a new theme, you know. Her new friend baiiiiik. He also likes superman kayak Altan. We were playing together."

"Oh yeah? Where is Temen Altan? We'll play together while Papi buys ice cream."

"Home is far away."

"Away?" Ares knitted his brows. "How far can Altan know? Papi kira temen Altan complex children here too."

"Temen Altan is Mami's. So the house is far away."

"Mommy's Team? Temen Mami who? Whose name?"

"Om Reno's. He came here to meenin Altan main. That's really good, Pi."

Reno's? Coming here? So Serena has dared to bring her boyfriend to this house?