There's Only You
CHAPTER 25 - Divia And Arifin Meeting
"Yes Om knows. All of this is indeed the result of Om's mistakes in the past. And all of that left a wound, and a deep trauma to the heart of his mother Aurora...." Said Arifin softly with a look of regret.
"Yes, Aurora told me everything, what happened in your past. Honestly, as a fellow man, I was very disappointed with what Om did. But I realize I have no right to interfere in your family affairs.
Because I understand, the so-called feeling can't be forced. After all, my relationship with Aurora is also over" Alwi said with a heavy heart.
"Are you two broken up?"
"I don't know Om. For a week now, Aurora and I have been out of communication. So I guess.... Looks like yes, we broke up. And I also don't want to expect too much anymore" said Alwi softly with a sullen face and lowered his head.
"Alwi, have you ever heard of the term, love that needs a struggle? If you really love Aurora, you should be fighting for her. To get her mother's heart. Not just being quiet and moving like this. You can regret it later"
"Then I have to how else Om. Meet Aunt Divia and ask her permission, to continue my relationship with Aurora? He was even very anti-me. Besides, I don't want to make Aurora choose between me and her mother.
I don't want to, until it has to be the distance between Aurora and Aunt Divia. So I decided to give up. Maybe me and Aurora.... Not meant to be together. So I must be able to accept it" said Alwi sadu.
Making Arifin feel kasian see the fate of the two children, who must bear the consequences of the mistakes he did to his ex-wife first.
Now what can he do to help them? Does he have to go to Divia? But, was that woman willing to meet him?
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Divia appears to be busy making her latest design, which will be launched this month, when her phone rings.
He paused his activity to reach for his phone, and looked at his screen. Her face instantly became sour, when she found out that the one who contacted her was her ex-husband.
Divia put her phone back on the desk after reviewing the voice call. He focused back on his work.
The incoming call from the same person made his phone ring again. Divia ignored him and stayed focused on his design.
But it turns out Arifin never give up in contacting his ex-wife.
Makes Divia upset by herself. While sighing heavily, the middle-aged woman was finally forced to answer a voice call from her ex-husband, which still made her feel a deep sense of heartache.
"I'm busy. What do you want to call me? If you want to meet with Aurora, please contact her directly, and invite her to meet wherever you want" said Divia Cool. He's about to turn off his phone. But quickly Arifin had opened his voice to prevent it.
"Divia wait. Please don't turn it off. I didn't call because I wanted to see Aurora. But because I wanted to meet you. I want to talk...."
"I don't have time to meet you. So don't bother me" Tukas Divia ketus.
Divia seemed to think for a moment "Alright. Just decide where it is. I'll try to come" After giving his answer with a flat expression, Divia immediately turned off her phone.
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Divia fulfills Arifin's request to meet him at an elite restaurant, which the man has determined. This was the first time they had met, after eleven years of divorce.
"Again, thank you very much, because you're willing to meet me...." Arifin said kindly.
"No need for much ado. Just get to the point. What do you want to talk about? What do you really want from me? Sorry I don't have much time to waste with you" Tukas Divia was cold and flat.
"All right, I'll talk right away. This.... About Aurora and Alwi...." Arifin began to speak slowly and hesitantly.
"So Aurora told you about your music?" Ask Divia ketus.
"Please don't upset Aurora, or push her back. Kasian our son. He's been pretty depressed about your attitude all along...." Pinta Arifin firmly.
"You're saying I've been putting our son under pressure all this time? You're not ashamed, talking like that after what you've done to us? How did you have an affair with that woman when Aurora was a child, and still needs her parents!"
Divia spoke with fire. The anger she harbored finally overflowed as well, due to the words thrown by her ex-husband.
Arifin breathed a heavy sigh. "Yes, I know I was wrong. I destroyed our home. I have made Aurora live in a broken home. But what is Aurora's fault in this? Why should he bear the consequences of my mistakes? Why do you have to vent your heartache on me, on our daughter?"
Arifin returned Divia's sharp gaze towards him. His patience is starting to wear off.
"You're saying I'm venting your guilt on Aurora?" Divia asked softly.
"Yes. Don't you realize, all these years you've been shackling her freedom? Prohibit music, singing. For the reason that you are afraid, if he can also experience what you are going through. And has he ever, once, denied you?
Doesn't he always obey you? He is willing to abandon his hobby, bury his ideals to please your heart. But have you ever, once, buried your heartache in order to please her?" Arifin said with excitement.
"What is your purpose in talking about this? You want me to bless Aurora with your protege?"
"Listen to Divia, I know you're her mother. You are pregnant and gave birth to Aurora. That's why I've been quiet all this time, with what you did to her. Instead, I am proud to have a child who loves and obeys his mother. That way, my guilt towards you is slightly lessened, with Aurora by your side.
For years I always thought I was a bad guy. A husband and father who are selfish towards both of you. For the sake of my own feelings and happiness, I hurt and destroy your feelings. But now I have to say, you're a selfish mother"
Arifin said firmly and bluntly, no matter what the mother of her child would think. Divia looked at him with eyes wide in anger and was offended at the man's words.
