The Cost of Trust

The Part 123

"Om Stevan?"

"Can we talk Diandra?", asked Stevan.

"We? Want to talk to me? Don't you want to see Hayu?"

"For now, I want to talk to you."

I asked my husband for his consent. And Aziz allowed it.

"Let's talk inside!", Aziz said.

Stevan followed us behind.

"Please sit down Om!" mas Aziz let Stevan sit down.

"thank you."

"Before, I'll make you a drink first."

Stevan nodded, and I went into the kitchen.

"Have you been married to Rara? I mean Diandra?"

"Almost six years."

"Owh....!"

"Please!", I invite Stevan to drink the drinks I serve.

He drank it too.

"Do I interrupt your time?"

Me and Aziz shook their heads. There was a rough breathing sound from Stevan.

"Sorry Ra, what...you've been completely healed from....your trauma?"

Om Stevan know about my trauma? I don't even know her?

"Cured???what kind of question is om, my wife is fine!", mas Aziz grabbed my shoulder. I'm sure, Aziz was just afraid of me like yesterday again.

"Don't misunderstand Ziz. I just want to know. For years I searched for information from Kendra, but she didn't tell me about your circumstances Ra. Lastly I just heard that you were traumatized and needed special treatment."

"Why did you come find me?"

"I'm sorry. All your suffering, maybe also ..om is a big contribution here."

"What do you mean?", I began to wonder.

"Before dirham married Mutia, I was in a relationship with Mutia. Unfortunately, our relationship was about by both of our respective parents. Because we are different religions. Finally, Mutia's parents betrothed Mutia to Dirham, my own best friend. Same with me. My parents also betrothed me to the girl of their choice. From this marriage, I have Stevi. And..from here too, your suffering begins!"

So, mom's her ex-boyfriend om Stevan? My Inner.

"Two years after marriage, Mutia gave birth to you. It was also due to an accident. Dirham just wants to do his right. But not with Mutia. She felt, when she was pregnant with you, was her biggest mistake. Initially. I was sincere. Apart from being friends with Dirham and I have a daughter. But as it turned out, my feelings and Mutia had not changed. We are still in touch behind our partner. Our blind love takes away the happiness of others, including you and Stevi."

Om Stevan took a deep breath.

Honestly, my chest felt rumbling with his explanation. But I still want to hear his explanation.

"One day, your father caught a meeting between om and Mutia. The dirham was furious. From there, problems arise. All these years we've been hiding the relationship between om and Mutia, your mother. Dirham thought we were no longer in touch. Dirham Kekeh wants to keep his marriage, for your sake. But your mother insisted, wanting to part from your father. Kendra said, on that fateful day, both your parents had a big fight, until finally."

Om Stevan is down!

"Om attended the funeral of your parents. But when I get home...Stevi was hysterical, her mother was found dead in her room. Yeah, um just trying to make his mom Stevi leave om. You can never love your wife. But, Stevi's mom is getting deeper in love with her, Ra. On the next day, om lost his best friend, lover, and wife at once. A few days later, Stevi left home. Stevi didn't want to see him at all, only being able to monitor him from afar. His free life, making om can no longer curb him. He's just copying what om does. Om also find out about you, Kendra said.you had experienced trauma because. I feel guilty for two kids at once. You and Stevi. Oh sober.om wrong Ra! And..and maybe, um mistakes will never be forgiven!"

Astagfirulah....

Yesterday, I could still advise Hayu to try to forgive Stevan. But today, I feel the same. Suddenly I hated him. Aye! Stevi and I deserve to hate this guy. But...

"Rama..sorry!"

"True Hayu said, indeed by forgiving..my parents and mama Hayu live again Om?", I asked with a trembling voice.

"No Ra. Om knows it!", Stevan capped his hands together in the face.

Mas Aziz hugged me tightly. I know, Aziz just wants to strengthen me. Even though he himself must have been no less surprised by me.

"Ra.om knows, om don't deserve your forgiveness. But..please tell me, how om must make amends om Ra!!"

"Sorry om, excuse me!", I left Aziz and Stevan in the living room. I chose to calm myself in my room.

Mas Aziz was still sitting on the sofa. He himself did not know what to do. It's not polite to have to throw Stevan out.

"Ziz!"

Aziz looked up at Stevan.

"Om know. The friendship between you , Fai and Mika and also Stevi. Om only hope, what has been natural.do not repeat."

"God is not om. Because we're not like you!"

"Hopefully so."

"I'm sorry, I'm not polite. Not that I'm expelling you, if you're not interested.. Can you get out of our house?"

Stevan took his breath.

"Yes. Om is going home. But... Can you ask me a little about Stevi?"

"Om can ask her directly!"

"No. Om just wanted to know, who was that guy with Stevi?"

"Doctor Damar. He works at Persada's hospital."

"alright. Thanks you! Maybe I'll ask him directly."

Stevan resigned while saluting Aziz.

From the outside sounds a commotion. Yes, the commotion of two handsome boys who ran into the living room.

"Assalamualaikum om Aziz.!", cried Farhan and Fai .

"Moskalamic. I'm home!"

"Yes om...!", said they compact.

Stevan looked at the two handsome boys. His eyes focused on Faiz.

"He... Stevi Ziz's son?", asked Stevan. Faiz turned to Stevan.

"Yes. Faiz is Hayu's son. Although not real children, but they love each other."

Not Stevi's son? Is Stevi married to a widower? Inner Stevan.

Soon mama and Imah entered carrying Diaz, behind her kang Dadan followed. They just threw a smile at Stevan.

Still curious, Stevan left the house. But at least she felt a little relieved, being able to apologize to Diandra.

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Sorry guys. The story is muter-muter, right? But God willing, not far away the theme of 'trust', not belief about faith you know....?!

Waiting for criticism and advice. Let the future work better.

Greetings from mamak2 kidd two 🤗 ⁇ ️