Will Not Be Substituted

Chapter 109: Smile

“I leave first, yes.”

Abhimanyu kissed Caca's forehead before leaving the woman. Despite getting a nod from him, Abhimanyu did not immediately come out. The man hugged Caca. Gently rubbed his back and gave a small peck at his shoulders and temples without blurting out any sentences. However, in his mind he prayed for Caca to return as soon as possible.

“What do you want to bring later?” Abhimanyu asked after unraveling his latch.

Caca just shook his head. The net looks so sweet. No more rays of spirit that adorn the eyes of the woman.

“Cepet home, yes,” message later.

Abhimanyu's smile was engraved. His head nodded slowly. Before moving on, he kissed Caca's forehead again, a little longer than before.

After the tragedy one week ago, Caca was always moody. Abhimanyu's woman also did not want to enter the campus. He was busy shutting himself in his father's house. Sometimes he daydreams on the balcony or in the gazebo of his home.

Caca really felt like his life was no longer useful. Especially for the husband. He felt really dirty and was no longer worthy of a man as good as Abhimanyu. Abhimanyu did not want to leave his life. The man also continues to encourage Caca to return as before, even though Caca himself seems to have lost his way.

Two days after the tragedy Dean reported to police, Caca heard about it when his family and Abhimanyu's family had dinner together. The case will now be dealt with. The heartless man entered the cell as a suspect and knew when his trial would take place. Caca doesn't care a little.

Both of Dean's parents have also apologized to Caca in private. They seem really sorry for what happened. Caca, of course, still has the powerless heart not to accept the parents' apologies. He clearly said that they were not wrong at all and there was no need to apologize.

After getting off his bike Abhimanyu was approached by two young girls who were none other than his wife's best friend. They don't know what Caca just went through.

“Kak, Caca to where the hell. How, how long is the holiday?” sofi asked with a worried look.

“Caca is not doing well. Later after the second grade, you both meet me in the cafeteria. Later I'll clearin.”

“Caca why, Sis?” Maya asked in shock. He thought Caca was just sick, but the way Abhimanyu said it didn't seem like that was all Caca was going through.

“Later I tell you,” reply Abhimanyu while looking at the clock that is circular on his wrist.

“Now, Brother!” sofi and Maya together.

“Gue no classes. So, if you want to know what happened to Caca, you both have to be patient. Meet me in the cafeteria at 11 noon.”

Without saying anything more Abhimanyu left two girls who were gawking with his words. They did not expect Abhimanyu to raise his tone a little because he was too upset.

At eleven o'clock in the afternoon the three men actually met. Abhimanyu told me what had happened to his wife. When he met them this morning Abhimanyu thought, maybe Caca needs encouragement from his two best friends. The two of them clearly knew better how to comfort Caca.

“Caca is in the back garden. I'm sure you guys already know the place.” After saying that Abhimanyu left Sofi and Maya. He went up to his room to change clothes.

From the balcony of his room Abhimanyu can watch what Sofi and Maya are doing with his wife. By burning a stick of nicotine Abhimanyu saw the three women's conversation. Abhimanyu could see his wife crying again in Maya's arms. However, he did not want to interrupt it at all. He knew, maybe after this Caca would feel better.

At seven o'clock the whole Caca family has dinner. Sofi and Maya also participated, they still feel at home there and indeed Caca himself who asked them not to go home immediately. After dinner, Sofi and Maya ask permission to return to their respective residence. Caca was also with a heavy heart.

After the return of her two best friends Caca returned to the room. There was Abhimanyu who was doing his college work. The man looked so serious about his activities that Caca had been unaware since he noticed.

“Hai, how? Maya same Sofi has returned?” abhimanyu asked as his beloved wife sat beside him.

Caca nodded. For the first time after that day Caca smiled and re-spoiled on Abhimanyu. The woman rested her head on the husband's shoulder. He also looked at the series of writings on the Abhimanyu laptop screen. His eyes closed as he felt Abhimanyu kiss his head. Abhimanyu's left hand clasped his waist. Gave a swab that channeled warmth that could seep into Caca's heart.

“Still,” says Caca lirih.

Abhimanyu's forehead frowned. “For?” tanyanya did not understand.

“For everything. For those of you who are beside me. For those of you who have patience with me. And for those of you who already know Maya same Sofi.” Caca stretched out his hand to join the warm body of Abhimanyu. This time he leaned his chin on Abhimanyu's shoulder and looked at the man's face from the side.

Both corners of Abhimanyu's lips were attracted. He was grateful to be able to see the light of hope from Caca's eyeballs.

“Whatever I do is an obligation I cannot deny. Despite all my obligations as your husband, I will also be willing to do anything for your sake. For the sake of seeing your smile again.”

Abhimanyu kissed the tip of Caca's nose.

“Don't ever tell me to go again. I will never be able to leave your life. To me, you are my life.”

Caca's tears are back. Very gently Abhimanyu rubbed Caca's cheek. Give a kiss on the two cheeks, on the forehead, nose, and finally on the sweet lips.

“I promise, will keep you better than before.”

“Thank you, Bi. Thank you for being present in my life. I will always be grateful to have a husband like you. Don't ever stay with me. I can't live without you either.”

Caca couldn't contain his harrowing feelings. If he didn't want Abhimanyu in his life and yesterday he wanted Abhimanyu out of his life. When this has all changed, he does not want Abhimanyu to leave his life. He wanted Abhimanyu to remain by his side until God separated them from death.