Wedding Tears And The Gorge of Infidelity
Hana invites Mamah to the pool
Joseph kept waiting for Aminah to come home with an increasingly anxious and worried heart. He felt that something was amiss in their relationship, and this feeling weighed on his mind as time went on. Although she had been defending to wait at home and hoped to apologize and overcome the problems that had occurred, Aminah seemed to deliberately avoid it.
When the clock struck at 10pm, Joseph felt that he could no longer wait. He has been absent from work for too long, and the job responsibilities he has make him feel depressed. With a heavy heart, he decided to head to the office even though his heart was still filled with uneasiness.
When I step out of the house
Joseph lifted the picture of his marriage to Aminah from the floor and looked at her with a longing gaze. The photo is her memory of the good times they had together. They look so happy on their wedding day. Aminah's happy face and the smiles of the two are clearly reflected in the photo.
Joseph felt as if it was a distant past, even though it was only a few years ago. Tears began to seep in his eyes, and he could not help the feeling of sadness that was creeping in his heart. He wants that happiness back, to the times when they loved and supported each other.
Joseph went to work with a bitter heart, still remembering the picture of their wedding photo that he saw this morning. He felt burdened by the many problems that tapered in their marriage. The heaped job tasks were also an additional burden for him, yet he found it difficult to focus.
On the way to his office, he pondered all that had happened in this past few times. He hopes that today he can find a way to address the problems that have damaged his relationship with Aminah. Joseph's heart was filled with regret and longing, hoping that they could find a way out of this slump.
Upon arriving at the office, Yusuf tries to focus on his work, though his mind often drifts into his personal problems. He tried to live the workday as well as possible, while planning ways to improve his relationship with Aminah.
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After leaving the hotel, Aminah and Farhan walked in different directions. Farhan returns home, while Aminah rushes to school to pick up Hana. However, inwardly, Aminah found it hard to let go of the romantic moment she had just experienced with Farhan. They have felt the love once again, and that feeling makes Aminah's heart flowery.
When Aminah arrived at school to pick up Hana, she tried to hide her expression of happiness. Although she feels guilty for having an affair with Farhan, she also feels her life is re-coloured.
Aminah and Hana went home. Hana, who has absolutely no idea what has happened, cheerfully tells her about her school day. Aminah tried to smile and talk to her son as if everything was fine.
Hana excitedly told me about the planned outing to the pool next week, which will be held at her school. He smiled happily and said, "Mommy, I would love to come along! But I don't want to go alone, I want you to come too!"
Aminah was moved to see the spirit and desire of her son. He wanted to be able to give his best for Hana and get involved in such happy moments with his daughter.
He finally replied in a subtle tone, "Sure, dear. Mom will try her best to participate in the event. But we should see later, yeah."
Hana beamed and hugged her mother tightly. While Aminah tried to smile to keep her son's spirit, but in her heart, she knew that the state of her household was still far from normal and peaceful.
After talking to Hana about the plan to walk to the pool, Aminah told her son to change his school clothes immediately. Hana went to her room to change clothes. As Aminah sat in the living room, she felt that something was not right. His restlessness was growing.
Aminah, in a hopeful decision, decided to send a short message to Joseph. In the message, he tries to express his desire to repair this messed up relationship. With trembling hands, he typed the message, quoting his words feelingly:
"If you want to fix our relationship, you should be home before 6 p.m."
This was Aminah's plea that Joseph might come and be willing to speak. He hopes that this meeting can be a turning point in their already torn relationship.
Joseph read Aminah's short message with a mixed heart. "I'll try to get home in time, baby" he said
in a reply accompanied by feelings of hope and determination to improve their relationship. These words described the effort he had planned in his mind. Despite the busy work force, she wanted to make it clear to Aminah that her family was her priority.
The short message seemed to be a crutch of encouragement amid the endless sea of work pressure. Joseph felt that this was an important time to change the direction of his household that was vacillating. He wanted to commit to building a strong foundation with Aminah again, and the short message was the first step towards that change.
When Joseph finished his work
Prio approached Yusuf with a hasty expression, "Sorry, Mas Yusuf, I need your help. My car's got a problem, and I need to get to the garage right away. Can I borrow your car for a minute? I promise, it's just a matter of a minute."
Joseph was in a dilemma. He wanted to keep his commitment to go home on time and talk to Aminah. However, he also did not want to leave his friend in trouble. With a combination of obligations towards friends and a desire to improve his relationship with Aminah, he replied, "Prio, I actually have other plans after work today, but yes, I have, I can lend you my car. But please give it back soon, okay?"
Prio let out a sigh of relief, "Thank you, Mas Yusuf. I won't be long. I'll be right back."
Joseph gave Prio the keys to his car, but in his heart was still depressed by the feeling of wanting to go home and talk to Aminah. He hoped everything would go smoothly so that he could fulfill his commitment to his wife.
Prio left in Joseph's car, and time passed. Joseph focused on his work, but his disturbing feelings deepened as time went on. He wanted to make sure he could get home in time to fulfill his promise with his wife.
When the clock finally showed at 5 pm, Yusuf immediately finished his work and went to where his car was usually parked.
Yusuf begins to feel uneasy when Prio has not returned with her car. He took his phone and tried to call Prio, but there was no answer from there. The uncertainty about when Prio will return with his car further adds to Joseph's anxiety. All he had in mind was the promise to return home before 6pm so he could talk and solve the problem with Aminah.
When Prio finally informs Joseph that he is about to make the trip to the office to return the car, Yusuf feels increasingly distressed by time. The time had already run until 7pm, and everything felt even more uncertain. Joseph tried to call his wife, Aminah, to tell her that he was coming home soon and hoped to talk and solve the problem, but his call was not lifted. The message he sent also received no reply.
Now, with growing despair, Joseph must drive Prio to his home. Feelings of anxiety and worry about the fate of her marriage and family continue to haunt her all the way to Prio's house. All he hoped for was to be able to arrive home in sufficient time to meet Aminah and their child and try to ease the tension that had been brewing between them.
