The Angel of Wounds

Chapter 16

Household life that is so far away means from the actual household. A life lived by two people who try to unite differences in order to achieve the same goal, which is the Ridho of the Creator. But at the marriage of Rama and Hasna, perhaps only Hasna learned to understand her position as a wife.

Although they were married from the beginning, never once did Rama allow her to serve him as a husband should. But all the needs of Rama, as much as possible he fulfilled. Except for the biological needs of Rama.

This morning Hasna deliberately prepared breakfast for Rama. Given that the man did not give a rejection at dinner yesterday, which made him breathe a little relieved. At least she has been doing her part as a wife.

The woman's attention was distracted when she heard a voice coming from the stairs. Rama's dragging his suitcase at this early hour? Last night he said he was leaving on a ten o'clock flight. There are still a few hours left, maybe to the office first.

"Breakfast first, Mommy." Hasna said as Rama approached.

"Want me to help you?" Bargainly.

"No need." Answer the man. Then position yourself on the dining table chair.

Hasna deftly took breakfast for her husband. Rama only noticed Hasna's movements from the tail of his eyes, because he was replying to a message with someone.

"Please, I'm having breakfast." Say Hasna while putting a plate of breakfast in front of Rama.

Rama put down his cell phone, and started eating his breakfast. Silence happened between them. In the end, Hasna opened her voice.

"From this morning I asked your permission. I'm gonna stay at Grandpa's for a while."

Rama stopped his mouthful and turned towards Hasna who was sitting right beside her right.

"According to Mas Rama's request yesterday, I will not appear in front of the Rama family." Further.

Rama was still focused on his wife's words.

"Mas Rama was calm, there was no one in the grandfather's house. So no one would complain to anyone about where I was there." As much as Hasna could have behaved normally in front of Rama. In reality, his heart felt squeezed.

Rama did not respond to Hasna's words. He prefers to continue his breakfast.

"Oh yes, yesterday Nayla had chat me, she asked to be brought by-by from Japan. Mama also advised to always contact while there. Afraid to worry, he said. If you can call mom before chek in." It looks like a forced smile.

Hasna paused her speech that felt choked in the esophagus.

"Mas don't have to worry, I'm going to deactivate the phone, so no one will call me for the next week."

After finishing his words, Hasna went back to eating her breakfast.

Rama reached into the wallet in his pants pocket. He took one debit card from there, then thrust it in front of Hasna.

"Wear it for your needs." Rama

For a moment he noticed the card offered by her husband. There was a little bit of pleasure and disappointment in the long veiled woman.

Happy when the husband still remembers the needs of his wife. Hasna is financially capable.

But also disappointed, because he was not treated like a married woman.

"Is this a living?" Hasna. The woman turned to Rama.

Hasna's successful question made the corner of the man's heart feel pinched. Almost a month he forgot his duty to support his wife. Although he did not consider Hasna's presence, but the woman always behaved as a wife.

And again, he never asked and demanded Rama to meet his needs.

"Please take it that way." Rama flat.

"Thank you, may the living be a blessing, Mas." said the woman sincerely.

Again, Rama's heart was again pinched by the words of his wife. There was a little guilt in his heart.

***

In accordance with what was conveyed to Rama this morning, Hasna has now been at the home of the late grandfather Rusdi. This house looked so well-maintained for two weeks he left.

Ms. Marni, the housekeeper took care of her. He'll come once a week to clean up. And lucky Mbak Marni just this morning schedule to clean this house. That means, for the next week, Hasna will really occupy this house alone.

The phone on the dining table rang, signaling an incoming call. Soon he got it, apparently from his in-laws.

Sighs deeply before answering the call, as it will start a lie after a lie that he will tell his in-laws.

"Assalamu'alaikum, Ma." Greet that woman.

"Wa'alaikum greetings, dear. Get ready again, huh?" Her in-laws

"Yes ma." Hasna answered nervously.

"It is fitting that mama is not allowed to be the same as Rama for vcall. Disturb it later he said. It really means you're inborn." Chuckle him. Hasna just smiled wryly at the words of mama-in-law.

"There is still half an hour dear, before Rama arrives. You see, Rama said he picked you up first, after giving directions to his secretary. It must be on the road." Connect him.

Small talk happened between them. Miss Diana gave a lot of advice about marriage, based on her experience. So too about the nature of his son. He had high hopes for their marriage.

"Doain us yes, Ma. May our marriage last." Hasna's words were accompanied by a drop of clear granules that fell from the corner of her eye. As much as Hasna's energy controls her emotions, so that no sound can be heard that begins to vibrate.

"Definitely sweetie, the best prayer for you. Mama love you two. Your position is also the same for your mother. Hasna don't worry about mom. Think of you like Hasna's birth mother." Miss Diana said softly, but it made Hasna feel very guilty about the lies she and Rama had created.

"Yes, my mom hung up first. You're fine there. Don't forget to tell mama."

"Yes ma."

"Assalamu'alaikum."

"Wa'alaikum salutations."

Hasna put her phone back in place. Mama-in-law's words seemed to keep spinning in her head. He wanted to see his son and daughter-in-law living happily. Not a hard desire actually. Yet it is impossible to be granted.

***

Elsewhere, Marissa had to swallow disappointment, because she was not invited to participate in the boss' business trip. Though he was very enthusiastic about preparing all the needs while there. In fact, he was willing to buy several pieces of clothes to make Rama fascinated on him.

"Damn it, why is it like this. Rama should have taken me to Japan. Why just the two with Ivan?" His words expressed annoyance.

"Today he asked me to book three tickets. But only the two of them left. Does Rama secretly have a lover? Ahhhh. That can't happen. Rama must be mine." Marissa murmured full of annoyance.

The girl's gaze turned to the blue suitcase that was in the corner of her living room. He has prepared everything. Even the suitcase he put in a place that is easy to reach if at any time Rama or Ivan pick him up.

It turned out that reality did not match the wishes of the girl. An hour ago Ivan reported via WA that for a while his office was handling. And asked to clear Rama's schedule for the next few days.

Marissa was really disappointed to learn the chat sent by Rama's personal assistant. Because he was too focused on his appearance, he did not even listen to some calls and ended up in a chat sent by Ivan.

Bruuks....

Regretfully, Marissa threw the suitcase she had prepared. Until it splashes everywhere. Even the breath of that shoulder-haired girl was heard hunting.

For a moment he was silent, regulating the emotions that had peaked. Because he doesn't want to go to the office.

***

As per Hasna's request, Rama contacted his parents before the chek in. In accordance with his prediction, the mother must have asked Hasna for her whereabouts. Rama said his wife was in the toilet. That was enough reason to make her mother believe.

After terminating the call, Ivan the assistant informed him that the plane would take off in thirty minutes.

Rama just went alone with the assistant. But after the meeting, Ivan immediately returned to his homeland to handle the company.

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