A WIFE'S TEARS BEHIND A CLOWN COSTUME
First Trial

Days change week, today is Monday, the weather is so sunny. It is not felt today that the first trial of Hanifa's divorce suit against Setya was carried out. Hanifa stood in front of the mirror inside her room. He looked at her appearance with a fluffy smile. She wears a milo-colored robe and a matching hijab. Modern model style and patterned quadrilateral hijab. Hanifa twisted her body at a glance in front of the mirror. She looks very beautiful, thin makeup further adds to her beauty impression. After that Hanifa walked towards the bag closet. He chose one of the bags that felt the same as the clothes he wore.

"God ... This one alone.'' muttered Hanifa cheerfully while taking a branded bag the size of a milo-colored cellphone. The bag that Abdillah bought a few days ago. Abdillah is a very kind brother. He met all the needs of Hanifa and Arif with branded clothes as well as other goods. Hanifa was so grateful to have an older sibling like Abdillah.

When Hanifa was about to leave the room, Arif suddenly approached her.

''Where are you going? Mother is very beautiful.'' said Arif while staring fixedly at the Mother. Arif who was a child was fascinated by the appearance and beauty of Hanifa. Because on a normal day Hanifa always dressed as is, and her face was never polished with makeup. The days he always used may baby powder to dress his innocent face.

''Mommy wants to meet your friend with Uncle. Arif stays in school as usual, yeah. Today Bibik Marwah will accompany you dear.'' said Hanifa when her body and Arif were aligned. Hanifa stroked the head of the son gently. Arif looks very handsome in a school uniform that covers his body. Marwah is the name of Mr. Agus' wife.

''Arif wants to join Mother.'' said Arif a little whining. Like most children at their age.

''No, I can't darling. You have to stay in school so that someday you become a successful person, and can be happy'in Mother. Isn't that what Arif always said.'' Hanifa said as gently as possible, she tried to persuade Arif.

''But ..'' Arif's speech hangs. Because Hanifa closed the tip of Arif's lips slightly with her finger.

''Sstttt ...''

''Em ... Tell you what, how about later in the afternoon Mother and Uncle invite you to walk. We go to the Mall and play.'' cried Hanifa again with a smile fluffy.

''OKAY. Alright Mother.'' replied Arif finally collapsed as well. Arif smiled too. Then he kissed the Mother's cheek. ''Muaaaccchh ... I really love Mother.'' said Arif. Hanifa widened her smile even more. He feels so grateful for his life now. Slowly his life began to improve. There was no one to make him and his Son sad anymore.

''Smart kid.'' said Hanifa. Hanifa then kissed the face of the son repeatedly. Until Arif protested a little.

''It's Mother. Mother's lipstick will stick on my cheek. I can be ashamed of my friends!'' racau Arif tries to avoid Hanifa not to kiss her again. Hanifa's laughter broke, after which Hanifa carried Arif's body towards the lower floor. In the living room, it appears Abdillah has been waiting for him. Ameena had also been waiting for Hanifa at the court office. After that they left.

***

In a different place, a family of five got off Pajero's car. Arumi held her husband's hand tightly. They had already arrived at the religious court office first. How not, Arumi was so enthusiastic when he knew Hanifa had sued Setya. He thought, he did not need to bother spending a lot of money, to take care of the divorce papers of the husband. It was enough for Hanifa to bear it all. Her thought. Arumi was already impatient to have Setya completely.

In contrast to the cheerful Arumi. Setya's face from the start of the journey seemed very moody. He was not excited to have his first trial. The unwilling feeling of losing Hanifa still lingered in his heart. After all, the memories of the past with Hanifa were still hard for him to forget.

Alongside Arumi and Setya, Setya's parents and younger siblings are also walking into the courtroom. Setya's family just arrived in Jakarta last night. Setya's mother and sister are as passionate as Arumi. But, Setya's father also looked so lethargic. The middle-aged man was eager to meet Hanifa and her grandson Arif. He felt very missed with them. But, he has not had a chance to ask the whereabouts of Hanifa and Arif to Setya because of Arumi who continued to stick to Setya from last night. Arumi did not feel at all reluctant to show off his romance to the in-laws. Makes Setya's father not like the figure of Arumi.

''Hah, it has not come yet apparently.'' said Arumi smiled cynically as she had sat on the bench inside the religious court room. He did not see Hanifa's face. Only one woman in a pasmina veil saw it. In front of the woman was a carving on the wood, a sign indicating that she was a lawyer. That person is Ameena.

''Yes. Where is Hanifa. I can't wait to see her sad face. I want to sue Setya. I think I have a lot of money. Did Hanifa come here to wear her pink clown costume? Hahahaa is very funny.'' his mother Setya timpal while insulting Hanifa. He did not know anything about Hanifa's life now. Arumi and Setya's mother are a good fit. They both have bad hearts. Ameena who was sitting on another chair could only shake her head at the words of Arumi and Setya's mother.

''Yes, Mom. Definitely later when he has come, he put on a pitiful face full of drama. In that costume. I can't wait to see it either. Poor lady rich snobs. She used the event to sue Mas Setya and hired a lawyer. After this he and his older brother will definitely sell their house because it runs out of money. Hahaha ..'' said Arumi again so haughtily. Arumi does not know what Abdillah's real job is. Setya and her father who were sitting not far from the two women were only able to shake their heads. While Setya's sister named Hellen from earlier only laughed a little at the words of her mother and Arumi.

Not long after that, the courtroom was filled by the Judge and several witnesses.

***

''Thank you for taking the time to attend the first hearing of Hanifa's divorce proceedings, Mr. Abdillah said. The three of them walked into the courtroom. With Hanifa in the middle. Hanifa was very lucky to be accompanied by two handsome men who were so cool.

''No need to thank you, Abdillah. I feel good to be able to accompany you here, Malik replied. Malik glanced at Hanifa who was silent from earlier. Hanifa looked very graceful in her eyes.

When he reached the courtroom, Setya's family noticed Hanifa's presence in the courtroom with slightly bulging eyes and gaping mouth. Moreover, Setya, Setya could not switch to staring at Hanifa's face. Hanifa looks so beautiful and elegant today.

''Wihhhh very cool,'' muttered Hellen softly. Hellen was fascinated to see Malik's good looks. Arumi sees Hanifa, then turns to Malik and Abdillah. He felt that the two men accompanying Hanifa were more handsome than Setya. He felt a little envious.

Setya's mother was the same, he felt pangling to see Hanifa who looked so beautiful, Hanifa's beauty had exceeded that of the capital's opaque artists. It turned out that his conjecture missed far, he felt annoyed at seeing that. Instantly his zeal for insulting Hanifa evaporated just like that.

His father Setya smiled meaningfully at Hanifa and Abdillah. He was very much missed by the two brothers. It felt like he wanted to embrace Abdillah and Hanifa, letting go of the longing that had been held back for so long.

Hanifa sat on the front seat that had been prepared. Abdillah and Malik sat behind him.

Can not be denied, Hanifa suddenly felt groggy. Especially when he looked at Setya and his in-laws. Shadows filled his memory again. The person he felt was very close to himself, now, will soon become a memory for a betrayal.

After that, the first trial began. The trial went pretty well. No one protested and refused. Both parties agree. Setya was only able to nod and say yes, yes, only when asked by the Judge. If he protests and refuses divorce. Surely his mother and Arumi will be angry. The custody of Arif was not spared from the topic of conversation, easily the men gave custody of Arif to Hanifa completely. Without thinking. Without thinking about what will happen in the future. Hanifa did not ask Setya to support her son. Because he was sure, if he asked Setya for a living Arif, it is certain Setya will not want and make the divorce process longer. Hanifa didn't want that to happen. It felt, that day also Hanifa wanted to be free from Setya. But it can't, there's still a second trial, which will decide everything. Mediation was advised by the judges. But Hanifa firmly refused. All free for him. There was nothing he needed to talk about with Setya anymore.

After that the trial is over. Tomorrow, the next two weeks, the second trial will be held. And Hanifa was already impatiently waiting for that day to come. He wanted to hear Setya say the word talaq to him.

They came out of the courtroom with a convoy. Hanifa walked alongside Ameena, Malik and Abdillah. Once we arrived at the parking lot.

''Hanifa, Abdillah ..'' call Setya's father a little scream. Hanifa and Andillah instantly turned her body towards the source of the sound. They look back.

''Daddy,'' Hanifa replied gently. Can not be denied, Hanifa also felt the same longing for the middle-aged man. Because all this time his father-in-law was very good to him. Abdillah was the same, Abdillah smiled faintly at his father Setya.

''I'm sorry, I'm sorry Setya, son.'' Setya's father walked quickly towards Hanifa. He slightly bent his body, his old eyes seemed to be glazed, when he arrived in front of Hanifa.

''Udah, it's okay Dad.'' replied Hanifa gently.

''Where is Arif? I'd love to meet your grandson.''

''Another school Dad. Gi's father where are you?'' ask Hanifa as soon as possible.

Arumi, Setya's mother, Hellen, and Setya looked on with dislike. Moreover, Setya, for some reason he felt jealous to see Hanifa being close to a handsome man. Yes, Malik was always next to Hanifa while maintaining his distance. Setya could see there was a fond look that Malik showed for Hanifa.

Seriate.

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