The Side Away

Divorced

Usually Gino handles other people's divorce cases and hear their complaints about the reason for separation. Now, Gino is actually solving his divorce case with Ajeng. She was shocked when Ajeng suggested parting ways after the loveless marriage. The reason, Ajeng does not love Gino and feels guilty if Laura finds out the person Gino is marrying is Ajeng. She is grateful not to be stuck in a fake relationship without love.

An hour after the divorce trial ended. Gino made a pilgrimage to the graves of his parents. He apologized for not being able to comply with his mother's last wishes and also Malik's request to look after Ajeng and the baby. Gino doesn't want to live that kind of life. His life is his own and his decisions are in his hands.

"I love Laura. Sorry mas, I can't take care of Ajeng as you want." said Gino lirih. He looked at Malik's grave and then got up from his seat. "Hopefully my decision is to understand that marriage is not a covenant."

Gino decides to return to New York after trying hard to ask Ajeng to look after his father's company. He could not be in Jogja while his mind was fixed on Laura. If that decision of the night cost her that girl. Gino was willing to change anything so Laura would love him back.

Ajeng accompanied him to the airport with two-year-old Gema. Although Gema was not his flesh and blood, Gino had already done anything like a father. He took Ajeng to lunch at the airport restaurant before the plane that took him to America took off.

"Sorry No, you sacrificed for the family and lost Laura. If it is not Malik's request with aunt Mira, you already have a child with Laura" said Ajeng regretted.

"I'm the bad Jeng. Sorry, can't keep Malik's promise."

"Look down No. Thank you for helping me get the echo. It doesn't feel like he's two years old. When I think back, the times I have passed are not easy. Losing Malik keeps his business collapsing and aunt Mira urges you to marry me. For all that stuff, I'm sorry."

"I'm sorry I was never a good husband to you" Gino said.

"If it's a bed, I'm not ready for No!" A little laugh.

"The echo can't call me dad because it's because of that" Gino guessed.

"You're not his father."

"Jeng, I have to go to the waiting room. You take good care of Echoes."

"Today I will ask Gema to call you father." said Ajeng.

"Must donk." said Gino then stepped out of the restaurant.

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Writing a story about someone's journey isn't Gino's favorite. He only likes books with a row of chapters or cases that are handled. However, after working in his father's company Gino began writing down some of the sentences that were in his head. He even wrote a poem aimed at Laura. Although the girl had forgotten about him, but Gino still loved her.

Like old times.

Gino has also written a book about his journey of loving Laura. That true story has inspired many people and the book became a best seller. Gino was also invited by several television stations to tell the story behind his success. He talks about the same person every time a question is asked. The answer remains Laura and it is always Laura who is her inspiration. The main character in the story. Although the book has a happy ending, Gino has no idea about the end of the story and Laura in the real world.

La, I miss you.

Laura's voice and the girl's cry as Gino decides to end their relationship. Her heart ached hearing Laura's cry and let the girl go without saying goodbye. Now that two years had passed, Gino could not forget his treatment of Laura.

Sometimes David still tells her about Laura's life. Everyday the girl takes care of a fast food restaurant that someone inherits. And also Laura who can afford an apartment and Lucy who often visit the girl. However, in that case David said nothing about Mario as well as the man's relationship to Laura. It is impossible for the two to get back into a relationship. Gino never let anyone else go with Laura, until when.

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