Husband Who (But) Considered
Eps 43s

Iqbal is feeling better. And now sitting down and eating the warm soup that Jenny had made. Jenny also joined breakfast with Iqbal. the two fell silent while enjoying the food.

“What happened to me last night?” tanya Iqbal flat.

“Kak Iqbal got drunk and went home with Farah.” Jenny answered and lowered her head again.

Iqbal was silent for quite a while. He recalled the incident yesterday morning where he witnessed Xavier had proposed to Jenny. After he left, until finally the night before he entered a discotheque. Though previously he was anti-entertainment like that. But as his mood was far from good, he finally entered the place and spent the night chugging a few bottles of alcoholic beverages. After that, he doesn't remember anything. But there was one thing he remembered and still feels today. Iqbal remembers that last night he was kissing Jenny's lips. But either it is real or just hallucinations because it is under the influence of drinks.

Iqbal glanced at Jenny's finger at a glance. There's no circular ring. Didn't Xavier propose yesterday. If the wedding ring is from him Iqbal knows that Jenny has been taking it off for a long time. And now there's not a single circular ring there. Jenny did not wear it on purpose.

After eating, without saying anything Iqbal immediately left the dining table. Jenny sheds her tears at Iqbal's cold demeanor. She still remembers Iqbal's expression of love last night. Even though he was drunk, he was very sure that it was the deepest expression of Iqbal's heart.Jenny was really confused what to do. While he is still bound by a promise with Xavier.

Days pass. Every day between Jenny and Iqbal still went to work and went home together. It was just that Iqbal's attitude turned cold towards him. Even the two of them had never again spent their time together like the previous days.

At the moment Jenny looks moody in her study. He thought about Iqbal's change in attitude which made him very uncomfortable.

Tok tok tok tok

There was a knock on the door and Jenny let her in. It turns out that the one who came was Lila, the son of the boutique owner. Jenny tried to smile at Lila and let her in.

“There can I help Ms Lila?” ask Jenny.

“Emmm, I'm bored again. Come with me out yuk. I'm allowing you to be with Mama.” Take Lila.

“Well, Ma'am.” Answer Jenny.

Lila happens to have a job in town after her leave, so she hasn't returned to J. And because her job isn't time bound, so she has plenty of time.

Lila takes Jenny to a cafe. Their relationship is also familiar, only Jenny is still closed.

“How long have you been married, Jen?” ask Lila.

“About 3 months Mbak.” Jenny replied while sipping lemon juice.

“Oh. With Xavier?” ask Lila suddenly.

Uhuk

Jenny chokes on her drink when she hears Lila asking about Xavier. How could she know Xavier. And how Lila could know his connection to Xavier.

“Sorry Jen if I'm sassy.” Lila said.

Then Lila tells Jenny that Xavier was her best friend in college. He also said his meeting with Xavier was a month ago. Xavier told me everything that he came to this city to visit his girlfriend who was none other than Jenny. Then Lila asked why Xavier claimed to be Jenny's lover, in fact, Jenny already had a husband.

“Nothing if you don't want to tell a story, Jen.” Lila.

“Nothing Ma'am.” Jenny smiled faintly.

Jenny told Lila everything. Because Lila already knows everything. After telling everything, the look on Jenny's face looks sad, to make Lila feel sorry.

“Do you love your husband, Jen?” ask Lila.

“He loves me Ma'am. But I am confused by my own feelings.” Answer Jenny.

“Think of a mature Jen. And do not let you regret your choice. And quickly decide one of them if your heart is steady.” Lila suggested.

“Iya, Ma'am. Thank you.” Answer Jenny.

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Moments of daydreaming, Iqbal gets a call from his boss and is asked to come into his room.

“There can I help Madam?” ask Iqbal.

"Tomorrow to join me on a business trip in city X for approximately four days.” Said Mrs Sarah.

“Good, Mistress.” Answer Iqbal sure.

“You're okay leaving your wife alone at home?” ask Mrs Sarah.

“Nnothing Mistress. I have to be professional at work.” Answer Iqbal.

“Ya already then you can go back to your room again.” Said Mrs Sarah.

Iqbal is in front of the boutique. He picked up Jenny as usual. Again, the two are silent to each other.

“Kak, next week I want to go home. I really miss Mama.” Jenny broke the silence.

“Iya.” Answer Iqbal flat.

It seems Iqbal's intention of ending his relationship with Jenny has been God-sanctioned. Though earlier he only planned to do this after his work business was finished, and it was likely that after the trip out of town, he would have a lot of free time. So he's gonna ask for a leave of absence to go back to town J.

According to the orders of Lady Sarah, Iqbal will leave town today. And this morning after Iqbal had prepared some of his clothes, he put them in the car. And Jenny doesn't know at all.

“You will take a taxi home. And maybe for a few days as well.” said Iqbal after dropping off Jenny at the boutique.

“Kak Iqbal go where?” ask Jenny curious.

“I have a job out of town for a few days.” Answer Iqbal.

“Why sudden, Brother?” jenny asked disappointed but Iqbal did not answer.

Not getting an answer from Iqbal, Jenny finally decided to get out of the car without saying anything. Iqbal saw Jenny walking while bowing her head and occasionally her hands rubbed her tears.

“I'm sorry Jen. This may be the best for us.” Iqbal murmured in the heart.

While out of town, Iqbal enlists Galang's help to monitor Jenny. Although he tried to ignore Jenny, Iqbal's heart could not lie. He always thought about the woman.

Meanwhile, Jenny was very anxious for a few days left Iqbal out of town. Somehow there was a sense of longing that filled the recesses of his heart. It's very much like him catching up with Iqbal.

Tok tok tok tok

Jenny glanced at the wall clock showing at 8 pm. She was shocked to hear the knocking sound of the door from outside. After peeking at someone who came, Jenny opened the door of her house.

“Come with me now! Iqbal accident and rushed to hospital.”

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*TBC

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