THE RING LEFT BEHIND
CHAPTER 20 Only Backups
Alhan stared at the lover whom he had loved all this time. Having contact with him was never a problem so when there was a parting word thrown from his mouth was something that made him at all consider it a joke. Not funny. And the fact that her boyfriend is engaged, what the fuck? the woman he had been guarding all this time was engaged to someone else. Alhan occasionally shook his head in disbelief at Nurmala's words which left him in shock.
"You're kidding, right? Nur says you just want to test my love for you, right? By saying you're engaged? " Nurmala just shook her head, she was still bowed lethargic not daring to look Alhan in the eyes that might have been teary.
"Tell me what's my fault, Nur? Did I not make you comfortable all this time? Did I ever let you down? Or maybe you're being betrothed?" Nurmala still shook her head, like a child being interrogated by her father for having a mistake.
" If you're indeed betrothed, I'll fight for you. I'll tell your parents I can make you happy forever. Nur I really love you. I can't if we end our relationship like this. I can't be Nur." Alhan tried to convince her lover. Finally Nurmala must reveal the truth that he had been doing with Herdi, but he will not be honest with the disgrace he has made himself. Let him keep his big secret tight, Alhan or no one should know.
"I'm sorry, Han. Long before I knew you, I was in contact with a businessman. He often leaves me because of office duties. Sometimes a week, a month, two months, we have long-distance relationships. I'm lonely Han, I feel unable to part with the people I love, but after knowing you and you express love to me I really love you too and my days feel more colorful. Thank you for accompanying me until now. But I can't be selfish I have to choose between you or him. And I chose him because he's the first one who's been......" Nurmala finally opened her story without Alhan asking.
"Enough! So that was our relationship all along. You're outrageous Nur, you've made me a backup when your girlfriend is away on duty! So it's true that the rumors circulating in the school even I don't believe the skewed accusations why? Because I love you, love you. Butwhat? the truth comes from your own mouth. You chose him, why? Because he's richer? Oooh yes he is a businessman while I am a teacher honor is not comparable, much different between heaven and earth!" Alhan shook his head unbelievable. He tried to neutralize his emotions up and down while Nurmala nodded, justifying it all, apologizing while crying. Nurmala actually did not have the heart to release an Alhan who was still engraved in his heart. On the other hand, he did not want to part with Herdi. If it is allowed to have both, Nurmala will accept Alhan's proposal. Religion also forbids polyandry.
Alhan's heart was hurting for the second time. He did not expect the woman he loved to make it a proposal.
"Well. I can't force you to accept me anymore either." Alhan tried to shake even with a heavy heart. He smiled bitterly.
"I hope there will be no other Alhan fooled by his women for years" Alhan's words struck the recesses of Nurmala's heart enough to make her cry.
"Thank you for coming. This is our last meeting. Bring this paper bag. It's yours already, abstain me from bringing back the things I've given you. If you don't like giving this stuff to people in need. May you be happy" Alhan put on his sunglasses and put on his shoes and left Nurmala who was still as happy as he wanted.
Alhan's heart is broken . This time he was cut off from love. It was so painful he felt. Nurmala chooses someone else over her. On the other hand he realized he was present in their midst.
Alhan drove his car at high speed. He wanted to get to a lake to calm down. The concentration is broken, so.....
Ciiiii..........
