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The saying goes: what is in your heart is not necessarily written in the marriage book. What happens if you are still in love, but separated divorce papers?
"Mother Melodi, any last requests?"
Lodi looked at Sumbang, a man who had not been decided one minute by the judge to be an ex-husband. A look that is hard for anyone to interpret. Even by Lodi himself. Not daring to return that look.
"Mother Melodi?" the judge asked again.
"There's a Judge."
"Please bring it up."
Melody took a long breath. He looked back up. Right in the eyeball. Be down in a hurry. The man looked at the end of the shoe, which was busy driving away the dust on the floor.
"Backle up, look at me."
The white man looked up. A sweat ran down his forehead. They both look at the net.
Dugs
Dugs
Dugs
I don't know whose heartbeat is beating fast. Belonging to Melodi, or belonging to Sumbang.
"You can hurt me, but don't hurt him."
"Can it be clarified, Miss Melodi?" ask judge.
"Pak Sumbang understands what I mean, Mr. Judge."
Now replace the Judge who breathed a long sigh. He also understood what Melody meant. Had not been able to accept Melodi's demands to ask for divorce. But the woman was strong.
"That's it, Mr Donate?"
"Eh, yes. Right. I understand."
"Ehm. Well, Mrs Melodi and Mr. Sumbing, you're officially divorced."
Lodi stood up and rushed out after affixing the signature.
"Lodi ...."
Lodi stop. His whole body was facing Sumbang.
"What else?"
Stomach a gulp. "I'm. I'm sorry."
"That's all?" ask a raucous melody. To be honest, he still loves the man in front of him. Even if the woman was not Nada, she chose polygamy over divorce. But this is Nada, they can't be married at the same time.
"I ... I mean, do you and your mom already know this?"
Melody shook her head while raising an eyebrow. "I never meant to tell them. In the end, they'll know."
"Lodi, I ...."
"Mas didn't mean for me to tell them, did he?"
Suddenly stuttered. Like throwing people into.
"Ah, no. Of course not."
"Then I'll go home."
Contribute with an unnecessary wave of hands. His ex-wife got in the car.
Melody turns on the machine. Car drove. A speck of water flowed from the corner of Lodi's eye.
"OKAY. I'm single now. So what???"
***
"So you're officially divorced?"
Lodi. Santi's best friend since childhood was the first person he came to.
"What's your next plan then?"
"Of course I live with my mom. Problem ...."
Tuk
Tuk
Tuk
Lodi knocks a finger on the kitchen table.
"They don't know yet."
"Gosh, so you haven't told them?"
Lodi. "I don't know how to say it."
"Tell me. Soon he will know."
Chat while cutting tempe. His hands agilely moved to light the stove, then put the oil into the pan.
"Yes. But not from me. Let them talk."
Sreeengg...
The sound of tempeh entering the frying pan rattled up their conversation.
"You just stay here first."
"Ah, crazy what. You have a husband."
Lodi agrees. Proposals that are not too bad. Than sleeping in the inn?
Tut
Tut
Tut
The Lodi Gawai. Mother called.
"My mom" Lodi sizzled.
"Thank you. Maybe he just wanted to ask you how you are."
Lodi hits the accept button.
"Lodi, where are you?"
Sounds of panic. Like a mother who just found her lost child some time.
Lodi. "Looks like mom already knew."
"At Santi's house, Mom."
"Come here."
"Good."
It wasn't until five minutes that Melodi had reached her mother's house. Santi's house is only one alley away.
I greeted her with a warm embrace.
"Lodi, why don't you ever tell me?"
Lodi replied with a hug. And tears that he could no longer bear. Mother hugged tightly while rubbing Lodi's back.
"If you've told me a long time ago, there might be a better solution than getting divorced."
Lodi's crying is getting sobbing.
"Mother, if it could be ... I must have kept this story tight. I really don't want you to know. If possible, I keep this feeling to myself. I don't want to share" Lodi screamed inwardly.
"And Nada, how could you two agree to keep a secret. He must know something. You're housebound. You can hide it from your mother. But Nada?"
This time, Lodi's cry was perfect.
"I'm sorry mom. This story must have hurt you, "soak Lodi in heart. "Mom doesn't know everything. The next story, much more painful."
***
Marriage should be enough in life. No one wants to make a wedding a memory.
Lodi entered his house. Exactly, the former home. After parting ways, this house belongs to Mas Sumbang. Lodi has rights to the car. And a batik shop. He returned home to pick up some of the items that were still left behind. Grieving with mom made him a little relieved.
Light house. Lodi's in the room. The bed looks messy. Unfolded spread blanket. During the trial process Lodi sometimes slept at the kiosk. Even if he sleeps at home, he occupies the guest room.
"Ah, why do I still remember while chatting on this bed?"
Their marriage was only three years old. You could say they rarely fight. A romantic guy. Also sweet. Even those who are not pregnant are not a problem.
"You know, we don't have children, so we are satisfied making out all the time" she said.
"Focus Lodi. You're here to get a savings book."
The other side immediately reprimanded Lodi.
After finding what she was looking for, Lodi went to the kitchen. Thirsty. The kitchen is just as messy.
"Oh, it feels like it's gonna work out."
After swallowing a mouthful of water, Lodi folded his sleeves. His hand was holding a dirty glass.
"Already Lodi. He's not your husband anymore. Take what you need. Then leave immediately."
Lodi put the dirty glass back. He grabbed the car keys, got out and locked the door.
The car runs slowly to my mother's house. It only takes 45 minutes.
Jeglex.
Lodi opens the door to mom's house. There's a tone in the living room. For a moment their eyes met. Ah, those eyes ....
"Mbak Lodi, I'm said to be a stump..."
"Who told you?"
A traffic accident caused Nada to lose one leg. He almost committed suicide at the time. Tones burned out various placards and trophies of modeling achievements that he had obtained.
"Tone, Miss Lodi wants to learn karate."
Nada's sad eyes looked at her brother without interest.
"Let Mbak be able to hit the one who dares to mock you."
Those eyes are a little shining.
"You don't feel sad anymore."
That determination made Lodi called several times by BP teachers. But Lodi's not kapok.
"Sir, Edi and Agus don't dare mock me anymore."
The smile of Tone is the happiness of Lodi.
But now, the two eyes are staring at each other like two eyes of a stranger. Dodge each other.
***
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