
Moments after those words escaped my throat, all still remained silent in their respective positions.
Mami who had wanted to go back to rest, now looks back to adjust sitting and leaning on the soft mattress head. Mami still looked pale and even more so with the one she had just heard. His face of shock was clear to me.
I approached Mami and held Mami's hand gently. I really don't want to make Mami misunderstand and be disappointed. Moreover, our relationship had just improved after a dozen years had passed. Although I know, Mami always loved and cared about me.
"Mi, things aren't as easy and beautiful as I imagined. It's not as good as Mommy sees and thinks. That man, he has betrayed me!" I was helpless in front of my real mother.
Not knowing what the urge was, my heart ached again. My body trembled withstanding the sobs I had long harbored. I promised never to cry for that jerk again. In fact, in front of Mami I was still a weak child and needed her protection.
My mom hugged me tightly. I shed all my tears on his shoulders. Mami gently rubbed my back. After being satisfied, I re-arranged my sitting position in front of Mami.
"Maybe, he used to be the dream husband of all women. He is a gentle and loyal husband. He's a husband that makes a lot of my friends envious and maybe a lot of women ask to be given a husband like him in prayers. Perhaps God answered one of the prayers of a weak woman who had no one left in the world. A woman I helped and saved her life became worthy.
But what happened, Mi? They both betrayed me. Behind me, they have married Siri without my permission. In fact, the woman was pregnant at this time. Of course he wouldn't leave that woman. Because, that's what I couldn't give her all this time. A kid. His descendants. Meat blood.
Regardless of all that. I'm grateful, Mi. I have everything my father gave me. In fact, he's nothing if not for dad's help. So they fit perfectly. Rubbish with garbage. Benalu with benalu. Together and complete each other. I told him many times. Maybe I can forgive whatever he did wrong, except for chastising. But it seems, he considers my words. Just the wind. She thinks I'm just a weak woman she can beat up and set up.
In fact, do you know what Mami said to me? Let the woman stay here and give birth to her child. That boy will be my son too. Then I can take care of her and raise her. That woman will take care of my boutique. Does Mami think that makes sense? Did Mami think I would accept all of that easily? No, Mi. Even to dream of that alone she wouldn't let me know!" I finally took out all the burdens and tightness in my heart.
Mami was pensive to hear all my talk. I glanced at Mas Adam with a cynical and hateful look. What else should I hide from Mommy? It's all over.
"Lied, Mi. Aqila was just jealous because Astri was close to me. Astri is pregnant without a husband. So he thought I was the one who got Astri pregnant and was already married to him. Aqila is overrated, Mi!" emphatically Mas Adam defended himself in front of Mami.
Very clever he drew sympathy Mami. Actually, what did he expect by seeking a defense from Mami? I suspect that Mas Adam is up to something. Therefore he desperately gained sympathy from Mami.
"That's it, Mas. No need to dodge anymore, all my words have proof. Do I need to show Mami our divorce papers? Do I need to call your mistress Astri right now?" I threatened the man who was beginning to look anxious.
"Darling... What are you talking about? Do not make Mami more stressed with this problem. Let's go out and let Mami continue her rest" Mas Adam asked and tried to reach my arm.
I immediately brushed off his arm before reaching for my arm. I will not be touched again by this traitor. Quickly, I pulled my phone out of my pants pocket. Looking for Astri's name and pressing the call sign on my phone screen.
Adam looked at me in panic. I know, he doesn't think that I'm gonna do this right now. All this time I was too weak and obeyed him. Just a little bit of my rough side she knows, now I'm gonna show you everything. Let him know who he's dealing with.
"Hallo, Astri." I said aloud and deliberately turned on the speaker button.
"Yes, Brother. What was? Tumben called me first?" ask the woman across the phone.
At once, for Mami to hear directly from Astri. Astri's answer will reinforce the truth I said just now. I'm not gonna let Mami trust this sweet-natured, traitorous man again.
"Mas Adam, over there? Why did my husband come to your house, brother? Are Brother and Mas Adam going to come back? Has Aqila been able to accept me as honey?" ask the innocent girl.
A satisfied smile rang from the corner of these thin lips. I won this time. Adam can't say anything anymore.
"No. I don't want to go back to life with him. And accept you as honey? Don't dream. You will only be the ones who gnaw at me if I let you come back closer to my life!" I answered cynically.
Plaque... Plaque...
Not finished my conversation with Astri, it turns out that Mami has first moved down from the mattress and gave two consecutive slaps on Mas Adam's cheek.
Surprisingly, Mas Adam did not dwell on Mami at all. What is Adam afraid of Mommy? What is really going on between the two of them?
"How dare you play my son? And brave enough to turn out you created a lie on me, huh?" hardik Mami with a loud voice.
I didn't expect, Mami could act and talk that hard. All this time, I knew Mami was a gentle woman and never got angry.
"I don't think you've dared to lie to me all this time. You'll suffer the consequences, Adam. I gave you trust, and you betrayed him. Everything I give, it's not worth the injury to my son because of you. I'll make sure, you'll bear the consequences of your actions." threatened Mami looks no kidding to Mas Adam.
"Now, get the hell out of here. And don't you ever bother my son again. You're gonna deal with Leon for this. Remember, Leon is not a generous person. You know that clearly, Adam!" mami said again continuing her anger.
"Mi, let me explain everything first. I was wrong, Mi. But none of this is purely my fault. I never even intended to do that before. This is all a misunderstanding." Mas Adam still had the face to defend himself and steal Mami's pity.
"You didn't hear what Mami just said, Mas? Get out of this house. I'm the owner of this house won't even let you set foot here again." I interrupted the conversation.
The phone connected to Astri has not been disconnected. I'm sure he listened clearly to how Mas Adam was treated contemptuously here.
"Aqilais... Dear... Please, explain to Mommy. Astri was just a mistake. And I promise I'll leave it after the child is born. We'll take care of the kid both,"
"Throw away your dreams to the bottom of the sea. Don't you think I'm gonna let my daughter take care of that bitch's son!" hardik Mami again.
Adam was silent. I immediately turned off the call with Astri just now. Had enough. I think he's heard enough to get there.