THE WOUNDED EARTH

PROMISES THAT ARE TIME-BLOCKED

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RIDWAN POV

This is how a heart that is divided in two

This is how it feels to love two women

On the other hand I am happy

But deep down I was sick and hurt

I feel happy to be able to make Annisa cheerful again but on the other hand my heart languishes for leaving Yati without any explanation

Thinking about it really drains my soul energy

I feel tired and weak

"Wan, don't go again....?"the pinta is weak.

"No, I will always accompany you." I assured him.

"Rest, what a beautiful dream..."

His eyes slowly began to close with the influence of drugs given by the medical.

In his grip tightly my fingers as if asking for strength and support to survive.

"Wan, tonight let me take care of you come home first." said sister Yoga disperse my daydream.

"Okay, titip Annisa yes sis."I replied as I slowly removed Annisa's hand.

"Thank you for all the ladies..."

"No, sis, that's what I should have done.." I said stammered.

"Ok brother, I'll stay..."

I also passed away leaving Annisa asleep.

I'm moving the car slowly through the night.

I don't know why I unconsciously drove the car to my workplace first.

The time shows at 22:00 pm, almost hours home from work for the day shift.

My car stopped across the street, making it easier for me to keep an eye on it from afar.

One by one all the employees came out as well, I looked carefully at their shadow.

"Dare I meet you to explain all these circumstances...?"my inner.

Until the gate closes I find no shadow of you.

"I'm sure this Sunday Yati is in the day shift but why she's not at work." I'm careful to feel anxious.

The atmosphere is back.

Slowly I run the car back home, my tired soul needs a break tonight.

Arriving home, I saw the lights in the middle room still on indicating there are still people who have not slept.

"Wan,.."tegur father who was sitting casually on the sofa with a small book in his hands.

"Yes yeah." I approached Dad and kissed his hand.

"Where have you been, mama nanyain continues.."

"Tomorrow morning meet your mama, maybe she misses the child just like her wayang." explained the father who re-opened the sheet of his little book.

"Well yeah.."

"Ridwan entered the room first yeah well."My permission.

Dad just nodded his ass.

I take a towel to shower.

Slowly the water flowing from the shower soaked my head and all over my body, hoping that the brain in my head could be invited to think clearly later.

After the shower, I changed my clothes and entered the blanket.

The eyes were closed slowly drifting in the cradle of dreams.

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Tok.dok...

"Mas, Ridwan.mas called mother.." Erna's voice from outside my room was clear.

"Yes, just a minute...."

After taking a shower and changing clothes, I went out of the room looking for my dear mother.

"Ma.." I hugged and kissed her cheek that was engraved with an age line.

"Sit here.."his request.

"It's the mas, the milk is the toast." said Erna who came to bring me my breakfast.

"May you please mbak..."

Mama looked at me who was enjoying the toast with a smile.

I slowly sucked the warm chocolate milk after devouring the toast.

"Where's Yati,wan....?"

"Kok wasn't brought here anyway...?"

"Uhuk..uhuk.." I choked on my mom's question just now.

"Slowly drinking.."so mama.

"Mah, ^,....Annisa.." said I hang.

"Mama nanya Yati why did you run to Annisa..."

"What's wrong with Annisa...?"asked Mama with her gentle demeanor.

"Annisa's sick ma..."

"What pain...?"ask mama curious.

"Brain cancer,ma..."

"God willing, continue ...?"

"These few days Ridwan accompanied Annisa in the ma hospital."

"Don't you choose to go away because she's with another man...?"search mama.

"All just misunderstand ma, it's Ridwan's fault that didn't find out first..."

"Ridwan regretted hurting Annisa, even though he was fighting his illness at first."

"Please Ridwan,ma..."

"Ridwan doesn't want to hurt Annisa like he used to, but on the other hand what about Ridwan's promise to Yati."

"Ridwan's feelings are now divided, ma."

"Mama knows for herself that Ridwan is not the type of man who likes to double up and hurt a woman."

"But the truth is that now Ridwan is on his way, because of his own rash faults by a blind jealous heart."

"Now Ridwan should how ma...?"

Mom took a deep breath.

"How's Annisa doing now...?"mama said calmly.

"It's bad ma..."

"His disease has entered stage 3, which is precisely why Ridwan is unlikely to leave her again."

"Do you still love him or just feel sorry for his current circumstances...?"

"Both ma.." I replied weakly.

"Keep, how do you feel about Yati...?"

"You've just been in a relationship, are you serious about it...?"

"Ridwan loves his ma, so Ridwan dares to give a ring a sign of the seriousness of our relationship." I explained.

"Then you have to meet Yati, explain your position now.No one should be covered."

"This truth may hurt but it will hurt even more if he finds out for himself without your explanation."

"The sooner you meet him the better.."

I kept pondering all the advice from my mom.

"All women are not willing to share love, but not a few women who are sincere and willing to share happiness because of His creator."

"Now try to behave like a real man, try to keep the promises that have been said."

"As proof of your seriousness and maturity in thinking."

"Thank you ma, Ridwan will try." answered me while hugging my mother.

Drupal.dreet...

Notification of incoming watshapp message on my phone.

"Wan, where are you...?"from Annisa.

"Again at home, I'll be sliding into the hospital soon."

"Mr princess ask me what you bring.."reply me with emoticons love.

"Not bother.."reply with a hug emoticon.

"Wait a minute, yeah..."

"Who...?"ask mama.

"Annisa, um..."

"Yes, accompany Annisa..."

"Titip greetings mama for him."mama's message let go of me.

"Oh yeah wan, one more."

"Dad order, if you have time for a break this afternoon meet father in the office yes...!"

I quickly reply with a nod.

I took the jacket in the wardrobe, didn't forget the car keys on the table.

For a moment I heated the car engine and slowly drove along with the hustle and bustle of the crowd on the highway.

My heart felt a little relieved after getting enlightenment from my mother.

It is not wrong to ask the opinions of older people, they have more experience than younger ones.

"May this matter find the bright spot that is best for the three of us.."in my heart.

Curious how Yati's attitude after knowing all the explanations from Ridwan...?"

Keep the latest updates from the mother's lap, do not forget his support as well yes let his mother's spirit write 🙏🙏🙏