Dusk (And Taste)
Chapter 102

Reyhan was dumbstruck when the hard slap landed perfectly on his cheek. His hand felt softly with his left cheek that felt heated. And he made sure he was flushed and marked with palms. It felt like she was crying. Not because of the pain of a hard slap. But the disbelief in the one who had just slapped her was the woman who had given birth and introduced her to the universe. Raising and educating him to grow into a pride. And the slap he got was the first slap of his life.

This time he felt like the worst man in front of Mama. Man with all uncontrolled emotions.

The look of hate and glint of anger emanated clearly from the look in the eyes of the woman who was no longer young. “The pain you received from the slap is still not how much pain my daughter-in-law received. Mental and physical pain he got simultaneously due to your actions. And Mama has to lose the prospective grandchild that Mama has been craving.”

“But, Ma..”

“No need to give much reason, Reyhan!” cut Mama quickly. “Mama and Papa never taught you to solve problems with anger. Mama never taught you to be hard and full of emotions. But, now Mama feels that Mama has failed to educate you, Reyhan.” Mama started sobbing.

He just looked down. I can't argue with anything Mama says.

Mother pulled Mama's body and held it. “Already, Ma'am Mia. No more scolding Reyhan like that. Poor him. After all, Reyhan also of course feels lost like us. In fact, he felt it much more. With Mbak Mia angry like it will add weight to Reyhan, Mbak.”

“Don't defend that angry man, Sandra. He should also receive a reply to his behavior.”

“Without Mbak Mia scolding Reyhan. He already feels how the rewards, Ma'am. Never mind.”

“It's just that he feels lost. Because, it was all.”

He approached Mama who was still covered in anger. “Ma, forgive Reyhan. For God's sake Reyhan was unintentionally. And Reyhan is really sorry.”

Mama smiled cynically. “Sorry ? You sorry, Reyhan ? Free!” yell Mama. “Your regret is useless, Reyhan. It won't return my grandson.”

Mama took off the deck of Mother. And stand behind him. “You'd better get out of here, Reyhan.because, even your existence is useless. Nadhira has even been reluctant to see your face.”

“No, Ma! Reyhan will not leave. Reyhan will stay here with Aleeana.”

“Usahlah, Reyhan.”

“Reyhan's husband Aleeana, Ma. and Reyhan are entitled to be here to accompany Reyhan's wife,” he said firmly.

“Suami ? You said husband ? What kind of husband would hurt and be rude to his wife ?”

He fell silent. Mama's words so pierced her heart.

Mother who saw him looked pity. Even though Mother actually felt disappointed by the incident. But, Mommy does not want to add mental pressure on her daughter-in-law.

Mother held her arm gently. “Nak, comein! Accompany your wife in.”

“Why did Sister Sandra let her in?”

Mama's words are not ignored anymore.he melagkah fast and sure. Opening the door of the room his wife occupied.

He looked at the pale face that was still lying weak. My eyes and beautiful eyelids are still closed. The nose is still covered with oxygen to help breathing.

Stare fades. Her tears fell. Regrets come to smash. He began to sob as he tightly grasped the small, smooth hand.

“I'm sorry, Al. Because of me, we have to lose our child-to-be. I'm sorry, honey,”.

Jemari Nadhira moved slowly. He saw that beautiful eyelids were starting to open.

“Honey, you are aware ?” the tan was full of enthusiasm and wiped roughly the rest of the tears that were glistening.

“Do not touch me!” nadhira said and shook his hand. “Out! I don't want to see your face! You killed my son!” nadhira shouted hysterically.

“I'm sorry, Honey. I'm sorry.”

“Go from before me, Reyhan! Go!”

“No! I'm not leaving. I am your husband and I will accompany you here.”

“Better me alone than accompanied by a murderer like you!” nadhira nyalang's gaze. Anger flared from her beautiful eyes.

He was silent for a moment when the word killer was pinned to him. Heart's sore. He came back crying.

Not answering. Nadhira prefers to change position by turning his back.

“I know I was wrong. Wrong big. But, for God's sake. Never was my intention to make you miscarry, Al.”

He's still sobbing. He stared at his wife's back which seemed to shake. He knew very well that the girl was also sobbing.

“To make amends for my mistake. You can do anything to me, Al. In fact, if you want my life though.”

“Come, Reyhan! I want to be alone.”

“I told you. I won't leave you alone here.”

“Let me alone and learn to properly digest this incident. Come outside! Don't make me hate you more.”

This time he could not argue anything. In fact, the heart is revolting to remain silent in a different atmosphere. No tranquility. However, Nadhira's words made him inevitably have to go out. He prefers to throw away his cittas so that Nadhira does not hate him more.

With a forced step he breezed out of the room. Find Mama and Mother who are talking. I don't know what the conversation was between the two heavens.

“Why did you come out ? Nadhira kicked you out ? Mama said also what,” said Mama with a mocking look.

He doesn't care about what you say and how you look at him. He landed his body in a long waiting room. He leaned his body and raised his head.

His chest felt tight and sick seeing the change in attitude from the people closest to him. Only Mother and Bara can understand his position.

“You're fine, Son ?” ask Mother gently.

Mama who heard Mother's question then looked at her instantly with a worried look. Ja. After all, Reyhan is his real son. My mom still loves and cares about it. My mother changed her attitude just because she was disappointed.

He nodded. “Iya, Mother. Reyhan is fine.

“If you are sick. Just say it, boy! Or go home first. Rest your. You come back here tomorrow. Let Mother and Mama take care of your wife here.”

“No, Mother. Reyhan it's okay.”

“Nak, don't force yourself.”

He just smiled thinly. “Dada Reyhan is a little sick, Mother. But, it's okay. This pain could not yet surpass the pain Aleeana felt.”

“Why are you, son ?” Mama could no longer hide the worry of her eldest son.

He was moved to see Mama's suddenly changed attitude. “It's okay, Ma,” replied with a sincere smile.

“Your heart hurts again ?”

His head nodded slowly. “Slightly,” answers.

“You haven't taken your medicine yet ?”

He laughed a little. “For what, Ma ? This way Reyhan could feel the pain Aleeana was feeling, right ? Although not as sick as he felt.”

“Pardon Mama's remarks, yes, Nak.”

“Tak why, Ma. Everything Mom said was true. Reyhan is not a husband. Instead of keeping the wife. Reyhan instead hurt and killed Reyhan's flesh blood.”

My mom felt really guilty for what she said. “Drink your medicine first, Nak.”

“No, Ma. Let Reyhan feel the pain Aleeana received for Reyhan's actions in this way.”

“If you are sick. No one will look after your wife later, son.”

She smiled and hugged Mom. “Thanks for watching and loving Reyhan.”