Wife Custody (Second Love)

Hanung Fury

I know exactly what Julie is thinking and feeling. His daughter wants to marry young, just like him.

I remember when Keanu told me about Julie, the young woman who conquered her heart after so many failed romances. Not like me I thought was luckier, back then.

"Crazy, Han. She's very charming. If you say beautiful, yes my ex is more beautiful. But the smile is sweet. Energetic and smart too. If you'd seen the guy, you'd know what I mean."

"Yes, Kean. I trust. You can't believe it made me sure he was special."

"Huh? How's this? Is something different?"

"Clearly! You've never been like this before. Try to remember, all this time have you ever praised another woman besides your mother in front of me? Never, Kean! Just this time."

Keanu grimaced while scratching his head.

"Well, there it is, Han. I'm rattled. I'm not usually like this. Maybe I'm in love? But I just met him for the first time, and I don't know who he is yet."

"That's possible. Nothing is impossible. If God wants to happen. No need to be denied, lived and enjoyed."

Keanu. Really, my best friend this one is naive when it comes to love. He just knew to be approached and chased by a girl who has a crush on him. Pity him, to the point of not knowing what it's like to be in love.

"So what was my first date idea? He's not gonna like Han?"

I laugh. Geez, until the first date she's this grooved.

"So, try it first. The liking or unwillingness of women with what we do depends on our sincerity. If you are sincere, he can feel it. And most likely he will like it. If he didn't like it before, who knew it would be his new favorite."

Again my handsome friend was a mangosteen. For this kind of thing I have to teach you too, my mind. I shook my head while smiling amusedly.

And their first date was successful. Keanu said, Julie seemed to like it. Lately I know, they still often do the same thing as on their first date after marriage. My theory proved to be true. Keanu's sincerity makes it their favorite ritual.

After 3 months, Keanu married Julie. I was happy at that time. I hugged Keanu tightly when I came to their wedding party. There I met Julie. Keanu said, This woman is very special. Her beauty aura not only emanated from the makeup and dress, but also from her heart. His smile showed that he had a kind and sincere heart.

I'm happy Keanu got a wife who's almost perfect like Julie. I truly pray for their happiness in living the household. I have never prayed for the kindness of others so sincerely.

Why am I so nostalgic about their memories? I rubbed my tears that were slowly flowing. Their love is so amazing. They are destined to have true love.

Back to Renata.

To be honest, I also felt what Julie felt. There's something I can't be sure about Adit, that boy. I don't know, it's like something's stuck, but everything looks fine. I can't explain it. Let alone me, Julie who is more proficient in manifesting the meaning of taste alone evil.

That's why I said it yesterday. Just remind Renata that in every choice there must be consequences that follow. Including the business of young marriage. For those of us who have lived it, especially those of me who have failed in marriage, it is humane if we want to protect Renata.

Tonight, the day after the debate, I had Renata speak with four eyes on the balcony of her room.

"Sister, it's not that Dad and Mami want to control your path. Nope. However, there are things that we must understand well before starting a household. Now I want to ask you a question, Brother answer the truth."

Renata nodded in silence.

"Do you know who Adit is?"

"Hm.. Know who Adit is, mostly. But about his family, where he came from, I don't know."

"So, doesn't that matter to you?"

"It's important, Dad. But Adit Rada is closed when talking about his family."

"I'm just not an adulterer, Dad. Adit would often pin me down if we were alone. He said he couldn't stand it. That's why he's convinced I'm getting married. I think instead of sin, why not?"

I took a deep breath. My heart was slightly torn when I heard it. But I try to stay calm. Patience, Hanung, patience...

"Just because of that? Or are there other considerations?"

"I think's... That's all, Dad. Sounds less convincing, huh?"

"Son't you love Adit?"

Renata fell silent. Then he looked far ahead.

"Honestly, I don't know what is love, Dad. At first I thought if we were happy to be with him, that was love. But if I recall Papi and Mami's story of their love, there should be a tremor in the chest when I find it..."

He took a breath and exhaled it violently.

"But I think I don't have that feeling yet same Adit. Dad, can that taste come up and grow over time?"

Replace me who is silent. I understand where Renata's question is going. Keanu's little girl is smart, just like her parents.

I really feel that process. Tresna jalaran saka kulina. Love comes because it is used to it. At the beginning, I had not felt that love. Even I doubt if I can love him properly. But it has slowly grown since our first night. The spark of romance though small, long burning. Until now, that love has continued to light up and warm this house.

"Sister, there's only one certainty I know. Love cannot be forced. But it's a choice. I chose to love Mami, and so did Mami. But there is underlying that choice: thought. Why would it have to be? In order to be proven. I proved my desire to try it by showing my sincerity to Mami and you. Mami catches Father's point and is willing to start a new love with Dad. From there grew a love between us. A whole and sincere love from the deepest heart."

Renata looked at me and looked at me.

"Sister must ask the same heart Brother himself. Would you like to live the rest of your life with Adit? Every day, in joy and sorrow, happy and sad, healthy and sick, easy and difficult, everything will be done with Adit. Even if Brother Sebel dies to him, Brother cannot leave. So is he. If you give up, it will end up like Father and Mama Diana. If you can survive, it will be like Papi and Mami, until death do you part."

Renata. He played his fingertips slowly.

"If it wasn't Adit, who would want to be with me, Dad?"

I was surprised to hear that phrase.

"I mean Brother?"

"I.. I don't really care, Dad. Only Adit has been around me all this time."

I nodded and smiled.

"It doesn't mean the choice is just Adit, does it? Don't limit yourself, brother. You still have so much time. Brother is young. Still 21 years. Take advantage of your youth as best you can. If you are dating, you will surely meet. Don't worry. No need to rush either. All of that will surely come just in time."

Renata nodded and looked back.

"I'll think again, Dad. Thank you Dad for beating me up. I love you, Dad."

"I love you, too, brother. Don't forget this brother brother apologizes to Mami. My mom thought about it because of yesterday. Just dreaming a dream."

My girl nodded and smiled. Oh, naw. She cried. I immediately hugged my best friend's child who was worthy of my biological child. He was crying more and more.

Well, at least for a while Renata had calmed down enough. I'm sure he can make the best decision for her. This little girl of ours is so great, I believe it.