The Widow's Choice

The Past part 1

The Flashback

"Where are you, is there no good news from Dinda? You've been married for a year. Are you delaying the baby?" mama Dira asked Rahman as they were relaxing on her balcony.

"No ma'am, we're not putting it off. Maybe God does not believe in us" Rahman replied.

"Have you ever checked your health condition?"

"Not Bu'. Rahman was busy ma'am in the office. The opening of a new branch in East Java Bu',"

"You don't keep working Man! You already have a wife, don't forget your wife!"

"Yes Ma'am, Rahman will take time for a health check with Dinda tomorrow!"

"Dinda where's Man? He's been out of the house a lot lately."

"She went with her friend Bu', it was the same Rahman."

"Man, Mom come in first!"

"I'm sorry Mom', Rahman can't love Mother's grandchildren yet" Rahman said as she hugged her mother's body.

"Yes no papa," Ms. Dira returned Rahman's embrace.

Miss Dira then left Rahman alone. He went back to his room to rest.

In the morning, Rahman invites Dinda to go to his family's hospital to check on their health. Dinda also complies with Rahman's will.

After a series of tests and examinations, finally the results came out. And the harsh reality Rahman had to accept. He was diagnosed with Azoospermia. Where there is no******* at all in his semen. That means, he cannot have any offspring.

Rahman was devastated by that. He knew very well that his mother wanted a grandchild from him. But now he had to disappoint his mother, because he could not give grandchildren to his mother.

Doctor Pramandanu who examined Rahman and Dinda gave advice for Rahman to undergo treatment. There is hope for Rahman to have offspring, but it all takes time for Rahman's condition to improve or heal.

Rahman immediately agreed to Doctor Pram's advice. He was finally treated under the supervision of Doctor Pram. He also told his mother his condition. Bu Dira tried to accept the fact and strengthen his heart and Rahman's heart.

Three months later, Dinda became pregnant. Everyone is happy. So did Rahman. But there are things that plague Rahman's heart.

"Doctor Pram said, my condition has only made a little progress, is it possible that Dinda could get pregnant that fast? But it's impossible if he cheats, right? Ah never mind, maybe this is a gift from God, I just need to thank him" Rahman murmured when he got the news that Dinda was two months pregnant.

The happy news also came from Fatimah who had just married Ali. He was also two-bodied like Dinda. Ms. Dira is very happy because she will get two grandchildren at once.

One day, when Dinda was four months pregnant, Rahman accidentally saw Dinda being with a man she did not recognize. They entered a hotel not far from Rahman's office. "Who is she with?" Rahman.

Rahman tried to call Dinda. "Assalamu'alaikum's chat. Where are you, baby?" ask Rahman.

"Wa'alaikumussalam darling. I just left with my friend, but he met his business partner."

"Oh, okay baby! Be careful, don't wear it!"

"Yes dear, daaa," and the call was interrupted.

Rahman tried to throw away his bad thoughts. And went back on his way to meet his business partner.

Rahman was no longer suspicious of Dinda. Later that afternoon, he got a phone call from Burhan when he was out of town. Burhan himself was holding a meeting with one of his potential business partners, in a hotel lobby in his city.

"Assalamu'alaikum Man," said Burhan from a phone call.

"Wa'alaikumussalam, why? Any issues?"

"I sent you a photo and a video, open it and see for yourself!"

"Photo, what video?"

"See for yourself, you'll know!" Burhan immediately closed his phone connection.

Rahman immediately checked the message Burhan had sent. There are several photos and a video that lasts about two minutes. He opened one by one the photo and video.

Rahman's eyes were perfectly rounded. Jaw hardens. His hands clenched with anger. How not? He saw a picture of his wife being embraced by the same man he had seen two months ago. As well as the video when the wife kissed the cheek and kissed the man's lips.

Not yet relieved of Rahman's anger, a voice message from Burhan added to his growing anger. A voice mail conversation between Burhan and the hotel receptionist, who said that Dinda and the man had booked a room for one night and was complete with room service for the newlyweds.

Like being struck by lightning in broad daylight, Rahman was tricked by Dinda. He was cheated on by his own wife. Rahman then thought about the baby in the womb Dinda. "Is he not my son?" murmured Rahman in his daydream.

He was trying to figure out what Dinda was doing behind his back. Find out who the man was with his wife. He pretends there's no problem with Dinda. Rahman did not want to be rash and hurt his mother's feelings.

Finally Rahman found out, that Dinda had been in a relationship with the man for the past ten months, just as Dinda's gestational age entered the seventh month. The thought that the child in Dinda's womb is not her child is getting stronger. He began to feel disappointed. Rahman treats Dinda as usual to cover up her unproven suspicions.

Until the day that comes. Dinda gave birth to a handsome baby boy. Everyone is happy, especially Dira. Rahman secretly did a DNA test on the baby. And the harsh reality returned that he had to accept. The baby is not her real child.

Rahman was really hit. The world was broken for him. The hope of happiness with his little family instantly vanished. The wife he loved had cheated on him until she became pregnant with another man's child. Rahman could no longer cover up his grief and disappointment.

Without waiting for long, the day after Dinda's return from the hospital, Rahman immediately dropped three talaq and gave her a divorce papers. Everyone was surprised by what Rahman did. Rahman gave the baby DNA test results. Everyone was shocked, even Miss Dira collapsed and had to be rushed to the hospital.

No apologies to Dinda from Rahman. Rahman immediately returned Dinda to her parents. Dinda tried to refuse. He did not want to be separated from Rahman.

"Darling, I don't want to divorce you. I'm sorry baby, I'm so happy!" persuade Dinda.

"Khilaf said? You got pregnant with a child from your affair you said it was khilaf?" rahman shouted in his anger.

"You are also guilty of this, my dear, not necessarily my own fault! If only you weren't busy with your work and paid more attention to me, I wouldn't have cheated on you" said Dinda.

"I'm busy working to provide for your life, to support you. Not just for my pleasure! And if that's the case, you can talk about it with me instead of cheating!"

"I know I'm wrong baby, I'm scared! Please forgive me! I don't want to divorce you, I love you, baby. Please forgive me! I won't repeat it!"

"If you love me, you won't cheat. I've dropped triple talaq on you, it can't be unplugged. I'll take you home to your parents' house!" Rahman leaves Dinda, who has rested at Rahman's feet.

Rahman brought Dinda home to her parents. Dinda's father was so shocked he had a heart attack. And two days later he breathed his last breath.

Rahman was devastated. His company is even abandoned. For a month he never went to the office. Only Burhan and Shodiq handle it. They had to split the time for Rahman and his company.

Bu Dira also slowly improved his condition. The birth of Fatimah's first son. It took Rahman more than half a year to come to terms with that reality. His psychics were completely shaken. But slowly he was able to accept the harsh reality.

One year after the incident, Rahman began returning to his company. He was very busy with work. His company is growing rapidly. As long as he was down, Ms. Dira and her two best friends were in charge of the company.

After Rahman's return to the company, Bu Dira began introducing Rahman to several women. He hopes Rahman can forget his bitter memories and start a new life building a family. But all was rejected by Rahman. Rahman still did not want to rebuild the household. He asked Bu Dira to find his own future wife if he was ready.

Flasback Off

"That's my past with Dinda. We have loved each other since college. Until I decided to marry her. I thought our love bond was strong enough, it wasn't" Rahman said with a distant look.

"The expression of love does not guarantee how much power love itself has. Until the test can prove it" said Nurul.

"Are you okay baby?" rahman asked, looking at Nurul who looked sad.

"Yes, I'm fine," Nurul smiled at Rahman.

"You jealous? Sorry if I made you sad,"

"Yes, I'm jealous!"

"I'm sorry!" Rahman grabbed Nurul's hand and grabbed it.

"I'm jealous because of the magnitude of your love for Madam Dinda. Until you got so bad because of his attitude. Would it be if I left one day, you'd be like that?"

"What are you talking about?"

"We never know what will happen next. If someday I have to go first, I beg you, take care of Al for me. Keep loving her like you promised me,"

"You're not going anywhere. We'll see our children grow up and we age together" Rahman landed a kiss on Nurul's forehead.

"Aamiin's."

"Why are you asking about my past Dek?"

"I just want to get to know you better. With your past stories, I'll know what hurt you so much in the past. And I'm sorry, if I reopen your old wounds,"

"I also want to share my story with you, it doesn't matter to me. Do you want to share your past with me?"

"Wouldn't Mas be jealous if I told him about another man?"

"I want to get to know you, too. I wonder what causes you to lose control of your emotions."

"Mass?"

"Yes.. Don't tell me if it's too much for you!" Rahman grabbed Nurul's shoulder, and grabbed him in an embrace.

Nurul took a long breath. "I'll share with you Mas" Nurul replied with a small smile on his face.

"You sure?"

Nurul just nodded in Rahman's arms. "If you can share with me, why can't I share with you, thank you!" answer Nurul. "Keep my heart to tell me O Allah" do'a Nurul in heart. Rahman kissed Nurul's head.