The Heart I Choose

Episodes 2.21

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Wandie

The car sales money is still insufficient to cover the lack of office money I use. The only way I have to ask Mama or Mas Indra for help.

I dare call Mama. I've prepared the right reasons, if Mama asks questions about the money.

Heather.tuut...

"Yes....Hello Wandi," replied Mama from across the street.

"Yes Ma. Mama's healthy, right?" my pleasantries before launching my welding action.

"Alhamdulillah be healthy, what's wrong? Tumben you called."

A mother's premonition is beyond doubt.

"It's Ma. Wandi just finished the office's financial statements, it turns out there is a difference of about 30 million," I said in a sad tone.

"Well, why is that?" Ask Mama in shock.

"I don't know Ma. It seems, Mia was running away with the money when she ran away from home."

"What a lady. Mama expected it. Let Mama slap him, to give him back the money."

"Don't Ma. He certainly didn't admit it. Wandi borrow Mama's money first! Just for a second, if the examination is over, Wandi will return it."

That was the only reason I thought. By accusing Mia of running away the money, Mama will not be able to question Mia. They rarely meet now.

"Alright, but Mama told Papa first yes. Because Papa must be confused if the money in savings is reduced."

"Don't tell Papa, Ma. Wandi just borrowed it for a while. Two Weeks at the most."

I know Papa's nature, although he rarely speaks, but we all know his hatred for Mia has been around for a long time. If this problem reaches Papa's ear he won't hesitate to come to Mia's family, to crash her. My secret will be exposed if it happens.

"Then maybe Mama can only borrow half of it! Half again, maybe you can pawn your car."

"What's wrong Ma. Yes, maybe Wandi will pawn the car. Since the children are not here, the car is rarely used really," I said quickly.

You don't need to know, I sold the car before. The lack of money was so much, it made my head hurt thinking about it.

"Tomorrow Mama transfer!"

"Don't tomorrow Ma, this afternoon!"

"alright. Mama's gonna ask Rian to take her to the ATM."

"Thank you Ma."

I'll turn off the phone before Mama changes her mind.

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After seeing the transfer from Mama who only sent 15 million means I have to look for the shortage of the other half. I turned the motor towards Mas Indra's house. I rarely visited his house, avoiding the words of Mas Indra who always advised.

I also bought a house away from Mas Indra. Let Mas Indra and Mbak Dewi not always see all my steps.

I stopped the motor right in front of Mas Indra's fence. The white-painted house, looks ordinary compared to the surrounding house. They live a simple life, because their salary every month, always set aside to send to Mama, help Rian and Rani school fees plus now there Dika. I as the Papa of them never mind it, after all they are also the nephew of Mas Indra.

I can't send money every month, only occasionally if they ask. Or if by chance I have money on hand.

I knocked on the door, it's still the same door I was 12 years ago. Built from housing, very unclassy.

On the second knock, the door opened. Mas Indra is still wearing his office uniform.

"Hey, tumben's here, let's go in!" Take Mas Indra.

I saw Madam Dewi directly to the back seemed to prepare a meal or drink. They are like that every time I come. I won't be able to go home before eating at their house.

Without much ado I told my problem, exactly the same thing I told Mama. Wishing mercy Mas Indra.

"I didn't expect Mia to be like that? It looks good and it doesn't know it's maling," said Mas Indra. "I told you before marriage, try to recognize...."

"So you can lend me some money?"

I cut off Mas Indra's words, it would be very long if he started advising. If not I have to be so lazy I'm here.

"You know, all the salary money I leave to your mother (Mbak Dewi) to be managed. If you want to minjam it's the same as your ma'am."

This is something I don't like about Mas Indra. It is inappropriate for a husband to submit to his wife. So that Mas Indra can not go anywhere if there is no Mother Goddess beside him. Looks weak in my opinion.

I took a long breath. There is a feeling of prestige borrowing money from Madam Dewi. But, it's already here. The examination time also remained a few days. There is no other way. I say everything back to Mother Goddess who was previously invited by Mas Indra to join us.

I put on as sad a face as possible, hoping for pity from him.

"We have some money to use for a little renovation. But, if you need more let the renovation be postponed first" said Mbak Dewi.

"Yes, ma'am, I've only had two weeks."

I am very grateful for the understanding of Mother Goddess. After dinner and a short play with Rehan, I'm home.

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Mia

Since then my relationship with Wulan has been very good, he always asks for advice if there is a problem with Tian. Wulan thinks of me as her brother, how many times I would be forced to come if they walked. The three of me became their mediator.

Tian looks happy if I can come along. Several times he stole a glance or accidentally held my hand. Wulan was never suspicious again, if Tian would rather take me home after dropping her off.

"I can't keep going like this Tian."

I let go of Tian's hand that always held mine. Wulan we just drove home. He looked pleased, as he told me to move forward, sitting next to Tian who was driving forward.

"I have to how Mia? I told you I had no taste with Wulan. I loved you..since long ago."

Tian had already said this repeatedly. Makes my chest full of stuff.

"I'm not good with Wulan. He thinks I'm his brother. How can a brother act like this on his sister."

I am like a sinner who no longer fears his Lord. I enjoyed the game that Tian gave me, it was exciting full of chatter.

Tian pulled over his car, stopping on a street full of used for impromptu traders.

"Don't go again Mia!"

He kissed my lips that had not yet answered his words. How to release? If all I feel is the recompense of every prayer I pray.

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