As Hard as a Silk-Soft Steel
Chapters. 3 News From His Wife
Every time Slamet contacted Dewi, his whatsapp was inactive. One month later, Slamet was left by his wife. A sense of loneliness and emptiness enveloped his days.
Looking at his account balance, Slamet still thought it would take a few more months to go see his wife. When I was thinking hard, suddenly the phone Slamet rang.
His wife's face is clearly visible on the phone screen. Immediately Slamet immediately raised the call of the Goddess.
" Assalamualaikum Mas" said Dewi
" Wa'alaikumsalam Wi's. How are you doing ? Are you there all right" replied Slamet
" I'm here okay, Mom. How is it yourself ? " Tell the Goddess
" As you know Wi" replied Slamet in a flat tone
" I'm sorry Mas" said Dewi lirih
" Forget it, I don't want to talk about it. Go home soon "said Slamet
" I've already sent a little of my salary to you Mas" said Dewi
" What do you do ?" Ask Slamet
" Make your needs Mas, make our future also "said Dewi
" What's with giving me the money, and then it's all done ?" Ask Slamet
" Money is not everything, but with money we can do everything" said Dewi
" Wow ... Besides being smart to lie, it turns out you are smart to quibble "said Slamet
" Maybe right now what I'm doing will always go wrong in your eyes. But know that everything I do is for the good of both of us" said Dewi
" If it were for the good of both of us, neither of us would be hurt" Slamet said
" Don't drown in your anger. Not only are you the one who is hurt by my decision, but I who every day must be tormented bear millions of longings. Burdened by my guilt that increased more and more over time " said Dewi
Slamet only fell silent as the two of them were debating an unfinished matter.
" I need a lot of time to muster up this courage. And when all my courage has been gathered, you just crumble with your attitude" said the Goddess
" Today I'm doing a lot of work at the company, I want to take a break" said Slamet who ended the call of the Goddess
Slamet's tears fell on his cheeks. The magnitude of love of Slamet to the Goddess made him unable to control his disappointment.
In Dubai, Dewi appears to calm down in a park. The debate she had with her husband made her mind even more chaotic.
While looking at the fountain under Burj Khalifa, the mind of the Goddess calmed down a little. Many foreign tourists who witnessed the magnificent fountain of Dubai.
" Excuse me, good night. Can I sit here ?" Said a man who had a middle-eastern face
" Yes please " replied the Goddess
" Enjoying the view of Burj Khalifa at night makes Dubai even more beautiful" the man said
" It should be like that" replied the Goddess
" Abrisam Daffa" said the man thrusting his hand
" Dewi Yulia" said Dewi welcoming a helping hand from Abrisam
" You want a coffee or tea to warm up the body "ask Abrisam
" Thank you, it's so late. I have to go back home " said the Goddess who stood up
" May I know your number" said Abrisam
" I'm sorry I can't "said the Goddess who left Abrisam
In Indonesia, Slamet was thinking about how he got the most money to catch up with his wife.
With various calculations and calculations, Slamet can get it as soon as 3 months. By working overtime on each holiday and taking one day off in 2 weeks. Various considerations and details of spending during in Dubai have been calculated precisely.
The day after, Slamet worked as usual. Only he who as a permanent employee always takes overtime work. After work, he stopped by the Goddess's parents.
With cakes and other necessities, Slamet stopped by the Dewi's parents' house. Although Dewi is working in Dubai, but as a daughter-in-law Slamet always took the time to visit them.
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" Assalamualaikum" said Slamet, knocking on the door a little hard.
" Wa'alaikumsalam "a voice heard from inside the house
A middle-aged woman opens the door for Slamet.
" Assalamualaikum ma'am" said Slamet, kissing the back of his father-in-law's hand
" Wa'alaikumsalam" replied Yanti the Goddess' parents
" This is Mom, there's a cake and a little bit of tree baham for mom" Slamet said
" Thank you so much Met. Just put the kitchen down" said Ms. Yanti
" Good Mom" said Slamet
After putting the groceries in the kitchen, Slamet returned to the living room while sitting relaxed.
" Assalamualaikum Pak" said Slamet while kissing the back of the hand of Mr. Sodikin, his Father Dewi
" Wa'alaikumsalam son, have you been ?" Ask Mr. Sodikin
" Just up to Sir" said Slamet
" How are you doing Nak Slamet, is everything okay as long as the Goddess works ?" Ask Mr. Sodikin
" I say fine it doesn't seem like sir, but because of the Goddess's desire so I have to accept it" Slamet said
" Why can I ? Didn't the Goddess already have the same permission as you ?" Ask Mr. Sodikin
" It's Sir, but I don't allow "said Slamet
Hearing Slamet's explanation, Mr. Sodikin can only stroke the chest how his son's attitude towards her husband.
" Already Sir, do not think of the Goddess, pray Goddess is fine there" said Bu Yanti
" Yes Ma'am. Every time the father prays our children so that our children are given health and safety there" said Mr. Sodikin
" In drinking Nak Slamet" said Bu Yanti
" Thank you, " answered Slamet
After drinking a mouthful, Slamet immediately say goodbye to the parents of Dewi.
" I'm going home first sir, Ma'am" said Slamet
" Don't eat here, want a slamet ?" Ask Mr. Sodikin
" I'm still full Mr " replied Slamet
" Mom brought a side dish" asked Bu Yanti
" Thank you Mom, there's still a side dish at home this morning" said Slamet
" Then be careful on the road, son" said Mr. Sodikin
" Yes sir, it's a little money for Mom to spend" Slamet said
" Don't bother son, yesterday Dewi has sent money to Mother" said Bu Yanti
" It's okay Mom, this is my money. Please accept "said Slamet
" Thank you very much, my son Slamet" said Mr. Sodikin, receiving an envelope from Slamet
" It's my duty sir as a child" Slamet said
After leaving Dewi's parents' house, Slamet returns to his lonely home. The distance from Dewi's parents' house to Slamet's house is quite far. Can be reached in over an hour.