WRONG MARRIAGE

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“Abang correct. I'm even sorry now, Bang,” Reza said. “I'm sorry. If only I had gotten out of here, I promise I wouldn't have committed all the crimes I've ever done. I will not play women anymore. I repent, Bang. I'm really sorry, my life went so bad and ended up in prison like now. Brother has already run me abroad, but still I was caught abroad and returned to my own country with this status.” Reza's crying broke. His body trembled. Her tears are dripping. Both of his palms rubbed his wet face. Gradually his back that was leaning against the wall, sagged and now he is in a squatting position.

Arkhan squatted down, observing Reza's cries in silence. The bruising on Reza's face is proof of how hard life is in prison. It's just the visible, whether in an invisible part of the body, there may be a lot of scars.

“I'll try to keep you free, Reza.” Arkhan patted Reza on the shoulder. “You must be free. I don't care if I stay here.”

Reza looked at Arkhan. “Neg, Bang. If I am free, you must also be free.”

“The brain of hecker is me, you're just my assistant. Your punishment is also not as severe as mine.”

“I'm still on display, and no one needs me out there. I live alone and I am free. Even if I die, no one will cry for me. While Brother? Think of your wife, Bang. He must need you too. You have to ebbas. Think of a way that you can be free in a good way.”

Arkhan sighed. Zalpha. The name was painted on his mind. “I can what to free myself? Do you remember the Palestinian hecker who hacked American banks and the world's biggest banks? He was arrested outside his country and sentenced to sixty-five years as well as a fine. In the end, rumors circulated that he was sentenced to death. I feel I have received a light sentence with my verdict. Is there a way for me to get out?”

“Abang don't be pessimistic. Zalfa is a pious woman, she must pray for you every tahajud prayer. He must be asking for something good for you. God is Great, it is not impossible that a miracle will come to you for the blessings of your wife's prayers.”

Arkhan just shut up.

“No. He didn't leave me. He is very loyal to me.”

“Then why did your face change when I called the name Zlafa?”

“I'm not sure there'll be a miracle for me. Do you know how many people I've killed? A bunch. Even though Zalfa prays for me, until his tears are even dry, that miracle will never exist for a human like me.”

Reza can no longer say much. He also does not understand that.

“Now, you just need to plan something to survive here. First, if you think something is going to go wrong, don't think long, just go and find a safe place. Just respect the other inmates. Don't insult anyone's manhood unless you want to go to the hospital, solitary confinement, or the graveyard. Don't cut the queue at the canteen, you might be interrupted, just give in. Avoid violence as much as possible, unless you're insulted, don't shut up. Because if you're insulted and silent, you're a coward. Bottom line, friendly, and appreciate everyone.”

“Good, Bang.”

TB