
Not all love ultimately comes down to marriage. Sometimes the actual marriage is one of the scaral moments where the pair of humans promised the Creator - to look after each other who have been officially juxtaposed, it turns out to be just a game of interest. When the whisper of the devil has poisoned the heart and led the brain to think cunningly, then love will only be echoed to the extent of the benefits intended to be obtained. No matter what the other side of the heart is.
Huuuuuh. The long study of himself about love and marriage makes him have to re-do the breath with a length similar to the grunt. He is Danny Setiawan, who this time gave up his ego due to the charisma of a young boy. Make him stand up dumbstruck while gathering courage across some distance from a house. Staring with a sense of caution. ah no!, perhaps the right is the fear of someone who is embarrassed because of his own actions.
But in the end, a time like this arrived as well. A kensekwensi that has been very calculated in advance, with a cold head even. But lust and greed seemed so desperate to fool his reason. Until finally, a charismatic young man with extraordinary confidence, managed to bulldoze the arrogance of a Danny Setiawan.
" I apologized in advance for this irreverence, It should have been me who came to the house om, instead of picking up om with... force it!, like this. I apologize with all humility, Om ".
Narendra Raka Dipa, finally he managed to know the full name of the young man with a soft face but framed with a sturdy jaw. The perfect curve on his face must be the claim of the chromosomes that came from his father, Arjuna. Spotlight eyes that are sometimes soft but will turn out to be firm at certain times, must be the result of a perfect blend of the chromosomes of the father and Hana Arsenio mother. The confidence of a young bone surgeon, the charming charisma that complements this young man's upbringing, does not make a denial if in fact he is also an Arsenio.
" You must have a good reason for this, don't you ? ".
" Yes Om, and I think om already knows ". The young man took his step into a private room in this Japanese restaurant. " Ardelia said that om likes Japanese dishes ".
" Surely it is not the major reason of this choice of place is not it ? ".
" Ha. ha.ha, of course. Please sit down first. We enjoy *Kamosuki* pot dish first yes\, Om. Along with Omi Wagyu - the ".
Danny smiled just keep his eyes on the menu row that has been ordered by the young man in front of him. It seems that this young man understands very well about the various menus of Shiga prefecture - Japan. Pilahan right enjoy Kamosuki or commonly known as Kamonabe also, a special dish from around Lake Biwa. Duck meat dishes combined with a variety of fresh mushrooms and vegetables, really make a big turmoil from the sensor senses of smell and taste.
Coupled with Omi beef that bearsal from the area around Lake Biwa which is famous for its clear and clean water, make the beef has a soft texture that melts in the mouth and a rich aroma. And of course the expertise of this young man toast thin slices of meat with soft fat fibers that sound fragrant, savory aroma, increasingly make the activis taka digestive organs able to hold back again. Danny no longer held back, he sat down sweetly and received slices of spiced roast from chopsticks that Raka handed out.
" You seem to know a lot of dishes from Shiga, right ? ".
" Ardelia told me everything ... everything about what I liked and .. didn't like ".
The gaze of judgment came over, coming from a pair of dark eyes of a young man, Making a man who was actually well aware of his error, could only smile wryly while gulping slowly. It must be like being skinned, does it feel ?.
" Oh, so it is ". A response that is not submitted. But Danny has really fallen with all the bad that is not covered anymore.
" Ardelia, she's a woman I deserve to fight for and defend. The only woman I'll stand with until I wake up .... Innsha Allah ".
That is a seriousness that is not only limited to sweetening the word. Danny could see it clearly, and he could not make his heart cry out in agreement.
" I know, Om's already planning a marriage for Ardelia with Sakala ". Raka again said as she looked at Danny, leaning back at the man, the duck piece from the warm steaming dish pot. " We know each other. Me, Ardelia and Sakala, as well as Dracio ".
" Actually .. I intended to match Ardelia with Keanu, at first ".
" But it changed .. because the other daughter wanted the man didn't she ? ", Sambar Raka with a calm sentence that hit the heart of Danny.
" You know it too ", said the man, sighing a little. " I want the best for all my children. Dracio said, Ardelia agreed ".
" And on Danny just believe it ? ". Still in a calm tone, Raka snatched and swooped to make judgment on the unilateral decision of a father who is now pensive. " Or because all of those things will ultimately benefit you ? ".
" Yes, I know I was wrong ".
" No!!!!!. You are innocent. You're just greedy ".
That's how a Danny Setiawan was defeated by a young man. But strangely without pain and grudge. Even at the end of the meeting, he gave a tight hug to Raka. And somehow one side of his heart suddenly felt warm.
Everything that happened, in the end, now ushered in a Danny Setiawan standing with a little doubt and fear in this place. Just across the street from a house that looks beautiful with a variety of ornamental plants. Not as big as the house he occupied, but somehow the warm and comfortable aura was so felt that it was out around him.
Danny stepped up slowly, opening a simple, unlocked turnstile. Enter with one step at a time meet doubt, until he has arrived right at the door. That morning, the day was still dewy and the sun was peeking timidly as he began to knock on the door slowly, and still with a thumping feeling.
" You ?! ... ". A beautiful woman at her age who was very mature, stood staring through the buying eyeballs. Not changed, she's still as pretty as she used to be.
" Can I come in?, Palupi ".
It seems like the universe is siding with him being the man who comes to offer a form of responsibility. Ah no!!. perhaps precisely an atonement for dark sins. Because suddenly the drizzle hardened, rolling the sunlight that was just about to reach the day.
" Yes.go in ". The woman smiled, sliding her slender body until there was enough space for Danny to get into the tiny living room.
" Thank you, Palupi ".
" Sit down, I'll make you a hot drink ".
Danny did not have time to raise any objections and prevent the woman from passing. Now he has been left alone in the living room, befriending various photos that tell the life journey of a sweet little hadith. It was Ardelia, the daughter he had banished. Rows of photos of the little girl to grow up transformed into a beautiful canitik girl with a row of trophies and piagamm, like mocking her.
Look at all those accomplishments that must have been so proud of it, see how smart it was the beautiful princess. In your house ? .. does anyone have a single photo of pride like this ?. What about your eldest who you are excited to be the successor?, how about the spoiled princess who can only vacation and shop ?. Look at this princess you threw away, didn't she manage to grow into a useful human being ?. It's not the trash man that should be put away.
" Baby ? ".
Danny turned his head, he found a beautiful white girl who was so sweet with glasses and simple home clothes, looking at him with a look full of surprise.
" Yes Ardel ". He could only smile and stand up slowly awkwardly.
" Yes, I want to come alone. Meet you and your mom ". He also answered quickly to his daughter who is now slowly sitting on the sofa opposite him.
" What's Raka 'cause ? ".
" You can expect it exactly ". Danny smiled as to what his daughter was guessing. Coinciding with the presence of the mother of Ardelia along with a hot tea tray and her friends.
" Do you want to talk to us?, or just me ? ". Without further ado, Palupi or his mother Ardelia immediately asked a very appropriate question.
" Didn't you let me enjoy this hot tea that you're serving ? ".
" Oh yeah .. Of course, please ". Palupi gasped and immediately gave a signal to Ardelia. The beautiful girl obeyed her mother's orders. Poured a cup of black tea scented with jasmine fragrance and directly gave his cup to the only man in the place.
The atmosphere was then quite silent, Ardelia just observed how calm the expression of the mother was. And how the father chews slowly home-made gingerbread cake while interspersed with delicious shavings of hot tea. A pleasant silence according to Ardelia. This was the first time they met without conflict.
" Delia, papi has talked a lot with Raka. The boy... although always make papi under threat, but ... I like ".
Finally Danny opened the story, pausing his sentence long enough while paying attention to how Ardelia responded.he hoped the beautiful face would turn sparkling, but he was disappointed after a while waiting. Neither Ardelia nor her mother was silent with a flat gaze, waiting.
" Raka, she asked me to approve of your relationship. And I agreed to it ".
" What reward did you ask for that approval ? ".
Danny gasped, he looked at the face of the woman who was still his wife. A very unexpected question. Palupi, who in his memory was a gentle woman, now seems to have the calmness of a lioness. Silent but deadly.
" Lupi, before I answer your question, I also have one question for Delia ". Danny turned to look at his daughter. " Son... What do you want from your father ?. For your wedding, besides being your guardian of course ".
" Papi sure? .... want to hear my request and will fulfill it ? ".
" Let me be a good father to you once ". Danny insists, answering Ardelia's incertitude.
" Then let us go ". Sounds very confident, clear without doubt from the color of the word arranged. " Split from mom, officially. Let us live in peace without having to bear your surname ".
Because the wounds you inflicted must have been very deep..........
**" Om\, I didn't promise you anything. Even\, I will start an open war with Dracio. But as your son-in-law will soon be\, I will definitely help you ". ** Danny's memory was curled up at how emphatic Raka was.
" Papi, there's nothing you have to give back, nothing you have to give us. That company, that house .. and all the assets you control, even if they belong to my grandfather. But my mom and I really don't need it. Take !!!. but let mami .. free no longer tied to that pseudo-marriage. And I. .. just you fulfill your responsibility .. marry me off ".
**" Ardelia and Aunt Palupi . Treasures ?!!. ..huh... Their hearts are too rich\, the treasures you command .. nothing more than their fingernails. But if Dracio keeps positioning himself as the real. I'll take it and I'll return everything that was stolen from them. But one thing you should remember about Danny .. We Arsenio\s family, will never use illegal means ". **Return Raka's voice buzzed like the wings of hundreds of bees lodged in Danny's chest.
" Does papi mind?. But that's my request ".
" Let me talk to your mother first Ardelia ".
" Okay, papi, please talk ". Ardelia got up and left her parents. But he still took the time to look at the face of the mother who looks a little pias. One smile he threw and landed smoothly on the beautiful woman. As if Ardelia whispered, 'this is your time mom, spirit '.
Leaving the two humans who made way for her could be present, breathe and grow to be what she is today, there was a strange sense that gripped tightly onto the soul and the feeling with an uneasy and suffocating taste. Those who are there are people who should be united, shoulder to shoulder to love him. Unfortunately he's not as perfect as it should be. But rather than endlessly hurting each other, seeing tears and sadness lead to prolonged anger, maybe they should just separate. After all, it was too late for her to be spoiled to a father. At the very least, he has given the opportunity for the mother to escape the shackles of pain during this.
" I've made her a very tough and beautiful girl ".
" Do you need to do it ? ". Palupi looked at the man who was still her husband, unfortunately. " But it's okay if it makes you a little relieved ".
" I know my mistakes are unforgivable. The time has come for me to reap the fruits of those sins, Lupi ".
" So, you're going to let me go now ? ".
" There are other possibilities, besides complying with Ardelia's request ... which you might be able to tolerate. ah, it doesn't seem to be a yes ". Danny laughed a little with a slick feeling.
" You know I really don't care anymore about anything. Whatever is yours, no matter how you have it. . I will never take it. I ... don't really care ".
" I know. But can we not just get divorced ?. At least until Ardelia's wedding ". Danny was still trying to reach the heart of a woman who could not be separated to look at him with a sharp glare skinned heart.
" There's another advantage you're looking for ? ". Palupi smiled cynically and fiercely.
" No. ah, okay. We're getting a divorce soon, along with Ardelia's marriage and marriage preparations ". In the end Danny gave up, losing with a determination that had hardened because of the millions of scars that made it up.
" Thank you .. I hold your word. And after all this, I hope you can control Sita and your other children. Don't bother us anymore ".
Danny nodded confidently, there was a sense of relief and also a throbbing coldness along with a vacuum that slowly began to be created in the corner of his heart. He looked at the gentle-faced woman who was so contrasted with the piercing sharp gaze. The woman he married a quarter of a century ago, the woman he had been hurting.
" Palupi ... have you ever, just a little .. You love me ? ".
" I'm sorry .. I can never love you ".