When That Sense Is Present

59. Weddings

In the nursery of Mama Ajeng, it looks unusual, there are already KUA officers, four witnesses and a judge. The sacred event just took place. From this moment the two reunited, becoming a husband and wife.

Alif grabbed Antyka's fingers, pinned back the ring that once bound them, kiss on the forehead felt very sad. The urgent longing is a little ventured in the halal bond.

A burst of happiness emanated from the eyes of a couple of brides. Sitting side by side asking their parents for their blessing. It's like a dream come true for Antika and Alif.

"Congratulations Anty" Luthfi embraced her little sister with a sense of haru. Finally he could see Antyka happy. "So good wife for, Alif. I hope you will be happy forever"

"Lif, please don't let us down again, face it together, every time there's trouble" Luthfi patted his brother-in-law on the shoulder. As a sister, Luthfi can only give her best support and prayers. What Alif and Antyka have been through can be a very valuable lesson. Hurting yourself and the person you love doesn't make sense. Basically, the feelings of the two are too deep, so they cannot just forget each other

"I'm sorry for all the pain I've ever had. I promise I'll get better. I'm not giving up anymore"

***

Moonlight bias reflected on the surface of the pool water. From the balcony three people were enjoying its beauty. Their hands are connected, warm grips that make their hearts happy.

Caya, Alif and Antyka on the first night of martyrdom. Not because of passion, but the love that is conveyed, the disappearance of boundaries that make them freely express. From touch, just a kiss, or a hug. Now they are in a tight sitting position, they listen to the main character chattering, about the funny story of his adorable beloved cat.

It was Caya, among all those who felt the happiest. The two parts of the little girl had fused together. His eyes flashed how much he liked his current situation. After tired of chattering, express his joy. Caya droops weakly in Alif's sling.

"We're moving Caya to the room?" alif Antyka nodded, agreeing with Alif's proposal. After all the night had crept far, not good and the air was getting cold.

Antyka closed the door connecting the room with the balcony, then closed her curtains. Alif put Caya on the bed, gave her a blanket and kissed her.

"Have a nice dream, baby" Seulas smiles etched on Alif's lips. His net was endlessly staring at his girl who was so worried. Back stroking her fine hair, repeating a kiss on Caya's face.

"Well, Mr. Alif" Antyka warns Alif.

"What is your call not to change?" Alif turned his head towards Antyka who was walking towards him.

"I love that call, Mr. Alif" Antyka sat next to Alif.

"Why? like calling a boss or someone else, it doesn't feel intimate" Alif protested. Alif grabbed Antyka's waist so they got closer.

"That's a dear call, from me" Antyka tried to untangle Alif's arms around her waist. He was not ready to get too close to Alif, his heart was beating faster.

"All right, but let me hold you, Anty. I promise you tonight belongs to Caya, I know you're nervous and not ready" Alif stared fixedly at Antyka's eyes. He could feel what Antyka was feeling. "We've been apart for a long time. You must still be awkward, I'll be patient, I also want you to feel comfortable"

"Promise is just a hug?" antyka's cheeks suddenly felt hot. The red tinge is clearly drawn. Alif again wrapped his hands around Antyka's waist after getting the green light. The two hugged each other. Feel back to the beautiful seconds they have been through. Desirants and heartbeats are competing with each other. The smell of the heart that is intoxicating, after a long time they long for each other can now feel it again.

" I Love you Antyka" whispered Alif in Antyka's ear.

Suddenly Antyka tightened her embrace on Alif, Shedding the mixed feeling on her chest. His heart was so touched and fragile, it seemed he could no longer afford to lose the man he was hugging.

"Don't leave me again" Antyka's voice trembled withstanding the pain that came back to her if she had to lose Alif. His tears flowed, He only realized that his heart already belonged to Alif, his first love.

"Never, as long as I'm still breathing, I'm sorry, Anty" Alif's heart ached. His heart's lover sobs bitterly. How deep the wounds he had. "You and our children are my life" Alif kissed Antyka's head as he continued to hug.

The night crept far and far away to fetch dawn, both of them lay flanking Caya who had already fallen asleep. Their hands are clutched. Pick up a beautiful dream belonging to their little family, they,

Out there, the moon is getting brighter, when all sleep in silence. Only the sound of breathing could be heard. Nature gives peace from all sacred bonds. The interlocked fingers were warm, When Caya woke up at the end of dawn, she saw both her parents were asleep. The little girl smiled with relief, what happened was not a dream anymore. From now on he really has both intact.

"Good morning, Caya"

"For momy, Daddy" Kiss landed on both cheeks, Caya smiled cheerfully. Then Caya's small body wriggled back in her arms while pulling Dady's hand to accompany her on the bed, while Antyka just shook her head, looking at the behavior of her father and daughter.

"School, right? Dady also has to go to the hospital" Antyka begins her morning advice. But Caya and Alif close the blanket until they cover their heads.

There was the carefree laughter of Caya, who was still hiding under the covers. Antyka tried to remove the blanket that covered the two.

"Okay..no one heard momy, huh? Momy went "

"No momy, Caya's coming" Caya came straight out from under the blanket followed by Alif.

"Bath time, yes" Antyka ordered as she led Caya's little hand towards the bathroom. Caya without drama directly follows the Mommy. But just a few steps Caya stopped his steps, turning to Dady who was still sitting on the bed.

"Dady, don't take a shower?" caya asked, the little girl looked curious because the Dady was still sitting on the bed.

"Dady wants to be like Caya in the shower momy" Alif blinked his eyes one towards Antyka. Antyka just mengengos not answer.

"No Daddy, Daddy is big and mature, Daddy has to be independent. Caya also bathed himself, only awaited momy, if Caya is not clean, then momy help" Caya immediately gave a long lecture to Alif. The little girl was acting like an adult. Make Daddy and Momy laugh with his behavior.

"Oke Daddy bathe himself, Caya" shows Caya two thumbs on the sign to obey Caya's wishes.

***

The dining table at Haris Pradipta's family home this morning looked very lively. Lira, Mike and his son, Jefrey are already sitting in the right row, Audrey is not there because she is continuing her studies abroad.

"It's a gift from us, Lif" Mike thrusting an envelope.

"Is this Mike?"

"Open it, you'll like it"

"Thank's" Alif tore off the envelope Mike gave him. "Ticket to Switzerland?"

"Hmm" Mike sipped the coffee Lira gave him. "I've prepared all your needs there"

"Anty...?" Alif turned his head towards his wife, as if he was asking for an opinion from Antyka. Antyka was confused at this moment. He still has a heavy burden. Mama Ajeng has just improved her condition.

"Mama has just improved and is still being treated, Caya also has not had a school holiday, Mr. Alif"

"It happens whenever you are ready, not now" Mike said, Mike knows the condition of Antyka's family.

"Post it, Lif. Until mama Ajeng is healthy. If it's about Caya, he can stay with Opa and Oma. Is that right, baby?" Haris asked her Granddaughter who was sitting right next to him.

"No, Caya wants to join Momy and Daddy only" said Caya kalem not persuaded by the appeal of Haris opa.

Hearing Caya's innocent reply made everyone at the dining table smile. Staring concernedly at Alif and Antyka. Even Mike who had been indifferent seemed to smile.

"Caya wants to join Daddy and momy" Caya's voice began to rise. All speechless, only Mike who cleared his throat held back the laughter that wanted to come out.

"Yes already, Caya ate a lot to make it big quickly huh" Oma mediated the conversation that morning.

"Bun, I nitip Lira first" said Mike while yapping at his in-laws. "Lira still wants to be the same mother, she wants to cook the soto that you used to make" Mike again conveyed his baby request.

"You're craving Lira, why didn't you tell me from last night?"

"Yes Bun, but she wants to have an afternoon meal with Mike"

"Later to makein"

"Thank you Bun" said Lira as she hugged her mother.

As they embrace, Caya bids her to go to school. With his adult attitude, Caya crucified them one by one. Behind Caya is Alif and Antyka

"Aunty Lira, Uncle Mike, Oma, Caya wants to go to school"

"Aunty's sinister blessing, the spirit of learning"

Lira waved her hands looking at her husband, sister, brother-in-law and niece leaving her at home with mother.

"Are you really craving soto?" Ask mother to investigate. Because after Mother Lira not too like soto. mother just convince herself.

"Actually it was Mike who craved Bun. Mommy will know, I don't like soto too much." said Lira in welcome piety from mother.

"Oh yeah, let's make it later. Mother does not want until the granddaughter of the mother of Ileran" The two went back into the house to meet opa Haris and Jefrey who are still in discussion in the workspace.

**

" Caya's heart, don't run" Alif and Antyka said as they drove Caya to the school gate.

But Caya didn't really bully him. As soon as he saw his close friend, Caya was immediately excited. With agility and loud he called his best friend as he approached. When it's like this, Caya forgets Antyka and Alif.

"We're going to the hospital, Anty" Alif said as he revived the car's engine.

"Yes, I want to replace Luthfi. He must be very tired of watching himself"

" Yes, it'll be lunchtime, I'll take care of Mama. According to my mother's medical report, Mama has been very fast progress, maybe tomorrow it is allowed to go home"

"Thank God, I hope you're healthy"

Antyka opened the door of the room where she was in the care, as soon as she arrived at the hospital. He saw his brother feeding his beloved mother lovingly. It was that painstaking and patient Antyka saw. How very responsible and devoted to the parents. Antyka felt sad and helpless.

"For ma'am, sis" Antika's hoarse voice as she greeted Luthfi and mama Ajeng.

"You've come, have you given Alif permission?" Luthfi's questions are full of discord and worry. He did not want his sister to come here on the first day as a wife. The man understood his duty. Taking care of your mother is your responsibility as a boy.

"I was allowed Mr. Alif to take care of my mother today. Lutfi's sister rests" Antyka said as she approached and sat next to Luthfi

"You didn't force Alif to understand your situation, did you? My mom is healthy, really. It's also a lot to eat, isn't it, Fi" mama assured Antyka.

Antyka smiled, seeing the worry of the two people in front of her. Then he got closer to my mom.

"Ma, Mr. Alif is very kind and understanding. He allowed Anty to take care of Mama today. He'll be here in the afternoon. Alif is now in service.

"Alif don't take time off?" Luthfi stared in disbelief. But Antika nodded slowly.

"The time is not yet right, Caya is also still not off school. The most important thing is that we can be together again" Antyka replied embarrassedly.

Luthfi got up from her seat, she stretched her tired body. Along with that, Karin came to bring breakfast for Luthfi. After greeting the in-laws who had started to improve and also his sister-in-law, Karin prepared the food she had brought.

"Breakfast used to be mas" Karin gave a plate that was filled. Luthfi accepted it with pleasure.

"I want to go home for a while, I'll be back in the afternoon" Luthfi told Antyka, who was busy wiping her mama. " It seems like my mom has improved a lot. If you have a doctor, ask when you can go home"

"Yes, Anty will ask"

"Mama also wants to go home, Fi" said mama sulking. Mama's changed clothes to help Antyka. Now he sat down while looking at Luthfi who was very greedy eating his breakfast.

"Wait for the doctor's decision, yes ma" Luthfi finished his breakfast.

"Ma." call Antyka when they're just alone. Luthfi and Karin have been gone since.

"Why?"

"Would you go with Anty when she gets home from the hospital?" antyka asked expectantly, but mama only fell silent. "Anty also wants to take care of mama" Antyka's voice sounded sad.

"Anty, not that mom won't. But mama still has a son, who will bear full responsibility for mama. After you get married, you have another heavier responsibility towards your husband. Mama wants to relieve you, son" Mama gave understanding to her daughter. He wanted his decision not to offend Antyka.

"Maybe occasionally mama will stay at your house later. But mama's going to live with your sister, Luthfi"

"Yes also ma, currently Anty is still living in the mother's house. Maybe later if Anty and Mr. Alif have moved into their own house. Mama promised to stay, huh?"

"Yes "mama Ajeng's eyes have been seen withered. Maybe he's getting sleepy. Antyka allowed the mama's blanket to unfold.

"Rest ma, Anty wait for mama here" Antyka kissed the warm cheeks of mama who had begun to have a fine line. Not until waiting for a long time, mama had started to close her eyes, Antyka glanced at the clock that had shown eleven o'clock. He returned to the couch and opened his phone.

Some incoming messages from the mother of Amalia, asking the state of the mother Ajeng.also message from a foreign number

"Congratulations Anty, good luck. I'm sorry for everything I've done to you. I'm really sorry. I'll compensate for all the losses I've made. I know, there's something I can't change, the good memories of your family, the people who were there. Sorry for my rude actions towards Ajeng's mother, I hope everything is fine"

"Maybe I'm unforgivable, I'm blinded by vengeance. The arrival of Ajeng's mother made me feel the meaning of sincerity. Everything I have is meaningless compared to a mother who is worried about her child, the warmth of her attitude. Say my apologies to mom. I promise to be a better person"

of Agra

There was a whir of pain in the corner of Antyka's heart. Reading Agra's confession, there was a rage that infiltrated. Antyka took a deep breath, then turned to look at the mother who was still asleep. Maybe he should make peace and forgive the man. His heart will be slightly healed.