The Sanctity of Tarnished Love

Wedding Plan

Inside the simple living room, Ken and Dusk were sitting together on a rattan chair. Make two cups of warm tea, and a plate of fried bananas. Rashya was still asleep in her sleep, while Alvin, she was accompanying Nina in her room.

"Ken!" call Dusk, he wants to start his conversation.

"Yes Aya" Ken replied with a sweet smile.

"About what I said earlier, it's not too late, is it, Ken?" ask Dusk while looking at Ken.

"There's no word too late Aya, I've told you, I will always be faithful waiting for you, until whenever it is," Ken replied with a smile.

"Yes, while you were still fainting after giving birth to Rashya, I made one promise to you. I will not marry other than you, I will remain alone, if you also choose for yourself. I can't replace you with another woman Aya" said Ken, clutching his fingers.

"I'm sorry Ken, I've made you wait long enough. And I'm sorry I ever doubted your feelings, our love once ran aground because of my selfishness" said Dusk with a wry smile.

Somehow how to deal with this man in front of him. He had hurt her, had made her wait a long time, but in fact this man still loved her very much. This man never got tired of breaking his heart.

"Well, don't bring that up. All of this is just the past. Now, let's plan our future, let's fix the time we haven't lived. Aya, do you really love me back, or do you do this just for Rashya? Honestly, whatever your answer is, I'm ready to accept it" Ken said, staring fixedly at Dusk.

"I love you Ken, my feelings are back as they used to be. Actually, it's been a long time this feeling exists, only at that time I was still in doubt," said Ella, looking down, staring at Ken's fingers that were still clasping his hands tightly.

"What makes you doubt?"

"I can't completely forget Kak Fajar, even though my feelings for him are beginning to erode, but in fact the name Kak Fajar remains in my heart Ken. I'm afraid this will hurt you" replied Dusk. He told me honestly what he was feeling.

"I understand Aya, after all she is your husband. You've lived together, even if it wasn't long. I don't dispute that" said Ken.

"But one thing you should know is that Ken, even though his name is still in my heart, this love is only for you. I'm..."

"I see," said Ken while sticking his index finger on the lips of Dusk.

Dusk raised his face, he looked at Ken who was right in front of him. The sweet smile engraved on the man's lips, made his heart even more beat irregularly. That lip is the only one that has ever touched her lips.

"Thank you for your feelings Aya, I promise I will immediately justify you. You, and Rashya are my priority, my goal now is to look after, and make you happy" Ken said, hugging Dusk tightly.

Dusk reviews a wide smile, while in Ken's arms. He slowly raised his hand, and wrapped it around Ken's waist. The twilight closed his eyes, this body was still as warm as it used to be, as it was when they were still blending love.

"I miss you so much Aya, I miss times like this" whispered Ken softly.

"I'm sorry Ken, who's been tormenting you in longing. Now you have broken my heart, hall me, and I will be yours" replied Dusk in a whisper.

"You're right, I'll talk about this with Mama soon, and Papa. We pray that everything goes well, that this love may become lawful."

"Yes Ken, don't let us repeat the same mistake. It is enough that we commit a despicable sin" replied Dusk.

"I'm as thoughtful as you are Aya" Ken said as he tightened his arms.

Long enough they hugged each other tightly, as if they were letting go of a longing that was really blowing. Dusk rested his head on Ken's chest, letting the scent of perfume seep into his nose. While Ken, he also felt at home inhaling the fragrance of shampoo attached to the twilight hair.

A few minutes later, Ken released his embrace. He smiled, cupping his twilight cheeks with both hands.

"From now on, if there's anything, don't be alone. I'll be your life partner, I'll be your back, so share the burden with me" Ken said slowly.

"Yes, I will not hide anything from you" replied Dusk.

"Hopefully this will be a wonderful start to our lives Aya" Ken said.

Dusk responded with aggukan, and a smile.

***

At exactly 07:00 p.m., Ken arrived at his house. His steps felt light, his life seemed to be without burden. Is this the effect of love on her life?

Ken's lips incessantly reviewed a smile, imagining the twilight that would be his, ah it was so much fun.

"Mama! Papa!" ken shouted as he stepped towards the dining table, at that time his parents were having dinner together.

"What's up, Ken? Don't yell!" sahut Bu Ratih while looking at his son who stepped closer to him.

"Why you?" asked Mr. Jeffry in astonishment. How not, having just come, Ken immediately smiled widely, as if something made him very happy.

"I bring the good news" Ken said as he sat in an empty chair, next to his mother.

"What news?" ask Mrs Ratih.

Ken did not answer, he just smiled as he lit the cigarette he had just taken.

"Ken!" call Mr. Jeffry.

"Yes willing to marry me Pa" Ken said, puffing his cigarette smoke.

"Are you serious Ken?" suhut Bu Trained spontaneously.

"Seriously Ma" replied Ken.

"Thank God, ah I'm really happy to hear that. Pa, our son is getting married, he is no longer a weathered bachelor Pa," said Mrs Ratih with delighted eyes.

"Ma, I'm not that old. I'm only 27, not even 30 yet. I'm so young" Ken protested as he looked at his mother.

"That you think, according to Mama you are very old," said Mrs Ratih not to lose.

Ken did not reply, he only let out a long sigh while scratching his non-itchy head.

"When are your plans?" asked Mr. Jeffry, looking at Ken who was sipping his cigarette.

"Fastly Pa," replied Ken.

"That's great, how about next month?" asked Mr. Jeffry while sipping black coffee that stayed half.

"Next month? Isn't that too long?" Ken asked back.

"When do you think? Tomorrow, or the day after, is it?"

"Not really Pa, but faster is better, right?"

"The next month is already fast Ken. It's a wedding, not just a game. There are many things to prepare. Don't you want to throw a big party?" ask Mr. Jeffry.

"Want Pa, it's my happy day, of course there should be a party. Besides, I want to tell the whole world that Aya is my wife, mine" Ken said with a big smile.

"But you have to be ready Ken" said Mrs Ratih.

"Well, what's Ma for?" ken asked in surprise.

"Senja is already a widow, while you are single, surely not everyone justifies your choice, because they do not understand what your life path will be like. Moreover, Dawn died only a year, surely many of them scorned your actions. Mama hope you do not get emotional easily, and again, keep the Dusk, do not let him hurt, because of the words of the people," said Bu Ratih explained.

"I understand Ma, that's why I'm still hiding what Rashya's last name is. But my life is my choice. I won't be affected by people's talk, but I won't stay silent either, if anyone offends Aya" Ken replied firmly.

"Good, it's just a man's name" said Mr. Jeffry.

"Restu from Papa, and Mama was enough for me. I'm not going to question anything else" replied Ken.

"You're right Ken. All right, then from tomorrow Mama will prepare for your wedding. Next month, you and Dusk will get married" said Mrs Ratih.

"Thank you Ma,"

"I feel very happy, both my parents approve of my intentions, they really like my future wife. This is truly the most beautiful gift of my life" Ken said in his heart.

Seriate....