Waiting At the End of Dusk

Jealous

Mala started his activities as usual. Although classified as a newlywed, she does not like to continue to indulge with her husband. Many things he had to do, especially the increasingly crowded lecture schedule because soon the thesis.

After marriage he stopped working in Bagas' cafe, but Mala still took the time to come even if just stop by. Today after returning home from college, Mala stopped by the cafe to meet Mei who was soon to be married to Bagas the boss.

"Happy May, don't forget the wedding invitation?" mala.

"I won't forget who said it. Married secretly, afraid to spend the dishes times yes," said Mei rather annoyed.

"May is not so. My place is far away, I didn't invite him because I didn't want to trouble him."

"What, the real heart of you Mala."

"I didn't invite anyone on my wedding day. Let me invite you to eat, okay?!"

"alright. Look, isn't that Andra? He's been here a few days. Is he looking for you?" mei said while looking towards Mala.

"Speak what you Mei. He and I have nothing to do. So there's no way he's looking for me" Mala said while enjoying the coffee served Mei.

Andra had come to look for Mala. Moreover, he heard that Mala was married aka referring to her ex. Andra's heart was sick and disappointed. Even if she met Mala, she didn't know what she was going to say.

Andra was shocked but also happy, when she saw Mala was relaxing while drinking coffee. With mixed feelings, he approached Mala.

"Mala," Andra's voice hesitated.

Mala was shocked and she did not expect that today she met Andra. Mala took a deep breath to set her heart in order to calm down to face Andra.

"Hi Andra," Mala replied with a smile.

"Can you sit here?"

"Maybe, but the coffee pesen itself yes."

"certain. Ma'am, coffee two is like the order."

Mei smiled looking at Mala who was a bit awkward. He was once angry with Andra, but Mala was not the vengeful type. Andra sat down while looking at Mala with a faint look.

"Mala, I want to apologize for what I did to you."

"Andra, it's all over. You don't need to remember anymore."

"But I want to hear firsthand that you forgive me" Andra said half forcefully.

"Well, I forgive you."

"If you've forgiven me, can we still be friends?!"

"I guess, maybe I can't."

"Because you're married?!"

"One of them is. I have to keep my husband's feelings."

"Did he not believe you?"

"Andra, can you not interfere too much with my family's affairs. I feel like there's something wrong with you" Mala said somewhat irritatedly.

"Mala, I'm sorry. But I can't forget you that easily. Let me keep loving you. I won't bother you."

"Sorry, Andra. I'm married and I won't give anyone permission to love me but my husband. I'm sure you can definitely forget me" Mala replied firmly.

Andra was silent at Mala's words. Sad, disappointed and heartbroken.

Andra did not touch the slightest drink given by Mei.

"Udah afternoon, I'll go first. Please enjoy your ordered coffee," said Mala to Andra who just bowed.

Mala does not care how Andra feels, because she cares more about her family now.

As Mala stepped out, the husband suddenly entered. Mala is very shocked, and she is very afraid that Dicko is angry because Mala met Andra. But he finally tried to calm down because he had done nothing wrong. It was just a coincidence to meet Andra.

"Mas, how do you know I'm here?!" mala asked as she approached Dicko who seemed to be holding back his jealousy.

"Just by chance" replied Dicko. Dicko knew from the Bible. Dicko was afraid that Mala felt that he did not believe him.

"We'll just go home. I just stopped by to meet Mei and congratulate her on getting married" Mala said, trying to explain to Dicko that she didn't misunderstand.

"Then him?!" dicko asked while looking at Andra who was still sitting in her place.

"We just happened to meet."

Andra realizes Dicko's presence and Dicko must be jealous to see his encounter with Mala. There was a bad desire in his heart to strengthen the relationship between Mala and Dicko. Andra stood up and approached those who were seen in a tense atmosphere.

"Hi Dicko's. What's up," Andra said as she reached out.

"Well," Dicko replied as he shook Andra's hand.

"Mala, we'll see you here tomorrow, okay?!" andra's words left Mala and Dicko shocked.

"Andra, what are you saying?! We met by chance. Trust me" said Mala.

Dicko looked angry and jealous to hear Andra's words. Dicko's headed straight for the car.

"We're home. I waited in the car" said Dicko angrily.

"Your senses are outrageous" Mala told the triumphant smiling Andra. "Mas, wait for me."

The mall half ran after her husband who went straight into her car. During the journey they were silent. Mala doesn't know how to explain if she and Andra never meet in a cafe. Mala can only let Dicko, after his anger subsides then Mala will explain well.

While at home, Dicko still silences Mala. But in front of Gala, Dicko tried to look fine. When performing prayers they still congregate, even though after that they are still quiet.

After putting Gala to sleep, Mala returned to her room and found her husband still with an angry look. Maybe this is the right time to explain to Dicko about his meeting with Andra.

Mala slowly climbed into the bed and sat down beside her husband. Confused at the start of the conversation, Mala became even more nervous. Dicko looked away as if he did not want Mala to see him.

What would Mala do to make her husband stop being angry at her and come back to believe her?

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Seriate

While waiting for the next up, the author recommends a slick novel by an author friend named Andini_Putri entitled Diary Obsolete hopefully like...

It tells the story of a village girl named Raina Anastasya who feels her life is filled with misfortune. Forced to marry at the age of a dozen. Can not get higher education because women do not need to be educated because the mandatory task is only 3 (machak, cook, and manak). Go to a city of people in hopes of eliminating his bad luck. However, in reality the misfortune still follows wherever his feet go.

There is nothing beautiful in her life, not even in her journey of love.

How did Raina come to terms with herself and her situation?

Find the answer in the answer in Obsolete Diary!