The Hate That Ends Marriage

Past Times

Taking her spoon back from the plate, Bu Gina smiled looking at the food on her plate.

"Why is my mom smiling?" asked Mr. Darman, feeling confused by his wife's rapidly changing mood.

"Mama suddenly remembered my mother's meeting with Radit this afternoon, Pa. The boy was really polite, his attitude was very pleasant. Although he was still a bit awkward to mama, but he was really a good boy. Mama is grateful she became our daughter-in-law," Bu Gina's smile pleased.

The smile was contagious to Mr. Darman because he strongly approved of his wife's remarks. "You said, Ma, Widya is very lucky to have Radit as her husband. Our child is the only one who has not realized it" said Mr. Darman proud of his son-in-law.

"It's possible that our son is aware of it, Pa, but he doesn't want to admit it."

The two of them laughed at that thought.

Elsewhere, Widya almost choked on her food. Flailing his chest, he reached for a pitcher of water to pour a glass of water in the glass. Drinking the water until it ran out, Widya leaned back where she sat.

There must be someone out there talking about me, he thought annoyed.

Taking another piece of cake, Widya immediately closed the cake box as much as possible. She doesn't want her weight to go up because she ate too much cake tonight. There is still tomorrow to continue the meal.

***

Throwing his body on the bed, Radit raised the ring he held on both fingers. Seeing this ring back only evokes memories of the past that he does not want to remember anymore. It felt like it had just happened yesterday. His memory of his proposal to Nadin was so clear to him. Closing his eyes with his arm, Radit recalled painful memories that occurred four years ago.

[FLASHBACK]

As usual, today Radit will meet with Nadin after work. Patting his jacket pocket, he made sure the ring box was still in there. His determination was already unanimous to propose to Nadin tonight. A call from his father who said his mother was dying contributed to his decision.

Today he has also submitted his resignation letter in office. However, he will take Nadin with him back home. Radit will not be able to return to this city again, his mother's condition has deteriorated, he has decided to stay in Manju village for good. His father and younger brother needed him there.

Even so, Radit could not leave Nadin alone here without him, he did not want to be separated from his girlfriend even if only for a moment. Therefore, tonight Radit decided to propose to Nadin, and hope his girlfriend would come with him home.

His hands were sweating coldly while waiting for Nadin in front of his office as usual, Radit was very nervous. His head was filled with the words of the proposal he had composed all night yesterday. Busy with his thoughts, he did not realize that Nadin was already nearby. His hands waved in front of Radit's face to wake him from his daydream.

"What are you thinking, Dit, how serious are you?" nadin asked, shaking his head.

"Of course I think of you," he replied, which made Nadin chuckle at the sound of his chatter.

_In Rainbow Park_

Nadin was so fascinated by the scenery around him, he jumped up and down while pulling Radit's hand, dragging him to and fro.

"I guess we'll go home first. I really didn't expect you to take me to a place like this" said Nadin, ostensibly sulking, jerking off the hands of those who joined hands.

"There's something urgent I want to tell you" Radit said, plunging into his jacket pocket.

Confused by her sudden serious attitude, Nadin looked at her in confusion.

Opening the ring box that was in his grasp, Radit turned his face away, too embarrassed to look into Nadin's eyes directly. He's very nervous.

"Sorry, I can't kneel down to propose to you. I don't want us to be the center of attention of the people who are here." His eyes glanced to and fro, making sure no one was looking. Fortunately, they were both in a place far away from the crowd.

"A-i ... I'm...." Nadin stammered, his hand outstretched hesitantly touching the ring that was inside the box.

Taking the ring out of his box, Radit clasped Nadin's hand gently. "I knew my proposal was so sudden, but I really wanted to marry you."

"Why?" asked Nadin, who strangely sounded astonished. "I'm not happy, it's just that it's too sudden for me."

Drooping to their linked hands, Radit explained, "Actually tomorrow I plan to return to Manju Village. As you know, my mother is very sick. So I decided to go back to my hometown. Forever." Radit looked up, wondering what kind of reaction Nadin had on his notice.

Nadin's shock face made Radit slightly riled up. "forever? What do you mean you're not coming back here? What about your job?" His hand was drawn from Radit's.

"I quit today." Pulling Nadin's hand back, Radit looked at him softly. "And, yes, I won't be coming back here, so I decided to propose today. Come with me, Nad. I promise to make you happy, so marry me."

Pulling his hand once more, Nadin turned his face away from Radit. "I'm sorry, Dit. I can't accept a proposal from you. I ... I...." A sense of sadness emanated from her eyes as she turned back to look at him, "I'm not ready for marriage. I still want a career here. Ii'm sorry. I can't go with you."

His heart felt torn as if he looked at Nadin turned away, his legs were so numb, his voice suddenly blocked, unable to call or chase Nadin.

This is the first time in his life, Radit proposed to someone, and was rejected. It feels really unspeakable. He doesn't know how to. Forcing her will to have Nadin come with her was not right, but ending their relationship like this was also very wrong.

Radit did not know what possessed him, instead of chasing Nadin to change his mind, he turned his body around from someone he loved, without even looking back. Perhaps his pride was so hurt by Nadin's refusal. His heart felt hollow, because Nadin preferred his career rather than marry him.