THE STRUGGLE OF A WIDOW

A TIRED HEART

Malampun.

Tio, who had just arrived at his home after stopping by the mother's cake shop, laid his tired body on the sofa chair in the living room.

Eyes closed. But his mind went nowhere. While his feelings continue to be gunda.

This time, her relationship is with Susi. All this time despite living apart, they always felt close. Tio woke up from his sleep and rubbed his face in frustration.

With gontai Tio walked into his private room to cleanse his body and perform his prayers.

While elsewhere, more precisely in the village, Susi was bowed lethargic to find the question of what happened between her and Tio that had been heard by her father.

"Mothers are not angry or against your relationship if you really like each other.. Legitimate only.. Isn't it mom..?" Said Mr. Rudin after their dinner.

"Yes son.. You guys are okay if you like each other.. You will also feel safe if you marry Tio.. At least your parents know who your husband is, and what his personality is.." Madam Mila said

"Where can father the same mother can talk like that. Tio is the mother, the son of the mother's siblings. How can you talk like he's someone else like that." Susi looks upset

Mr. Rudin and Ms. Mila looked at each other.

"You're not siblings. So nothing's wrong.." Sir Rudin looked at Susi's face

"But I don't like it. My heart is not for him either. I have my own choice." Susi said as if she did not want to be disturbed.

His parents looked at each other with uncertain feelings. Moreover, Madam Mila, she looks a little worried that the child will choose the wrong husband.

The shadow of Susi's previous domestic violence, still very attached to the memory of Mila.

"Who son..? Why don't you introduce us..?" Ask mommy Mila sad

"Assynoltomodel.." Susi did not have time to answer, they were shocked by the return of Rizki and Rama, Susi's second sister and the youngest

"Goddessalam.." Answer them simultaneously

"Why come home tonight, son..? He said he spent a week at Grandma's..?" Ask Mila then

"Mommy's just a normal fever.. It's been quiet too.." Mum Mila said

Rizki glanced at Susi who was just sitting quietly without greeting her. Rizki knows that Susi is worried that Rizki will tell her about the incident when she visited Susi's contract. Where Tristan was angry in front of him.

"Have the story of my brother and father about the man has not..?" Rizki's question made Susi close her eyes

Madam Mila and Mr. Rudin spontaneously turned towards Rizki then turned to look at Susi in confusion.

"Rizki why the hell pake came all.. Discuss Tristan again.." Inner Susi

***

"Please, Dr. Rayan.. I represent my wife, especially my son, apologizing to the doctor and the doctor's wife.. This time please help me, I beg the doctor to be willing to operate on my son Arman. For the thugs of humanity, save him.. Poor Arman, he's already suffering a lot now.." Said Mr. Rizal pleading with both hands in front of his chest

Mr. Rizal seems to have lost all his self-respect for the sake of the child. He was willing to lower his dignity for the sake of the child.

Ayana who is still loyal to accompany Rayan who is taking care of her move, just stay beside Rayan.

In Ayana's heart was very sad to see her former father-in-law who begged like that. But he could only remain silent without being able to interfere.

"Don't be like this sir.. I started today, but I haven't been able to go straight to work.. That's the procedure from the hospital's chief.. I was just in his room to sign the contract.. I'm sorry mint, and I've been honest.." Said Rayan explained because she did not have the heart to see Mr. Rizal to beg

Meanwhile, Ayana was touched to see the attitude of her husband. He knew that Rayan was indeed soft-hearted. Like whatever he insisted, still his heart is soft and not bearable to the people around him.

"I beg the doctor please help me.. My son needs dock handling.. If not Rayan's doctor, who else can I ask for help.." Said Rizal in despair.

Rayan looks at the face of Mr. Rizal.

"I can't, sir.." Rayan said slowly

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