It's Happier After Divorce
36. Persuading

POV Mia's.

I guess there's no other way. It was also difficult to hide something this big from Audrey. What is, my daughter even more wants the two of us to unite and cause anger in her if not obeyed.

After preparing the feelings and heart that were able to accept the anger that Audrey might have just vented, I began to tell her everything.

"Audrey. And you also know enough that reality hurts more than lies. Mama–"

"The lies? Is Mama lying to Audrey?" ask my daughter to be curious.

With a heavy heart, I said, "Yes son. Mama's lying to you."

"About what?"

"About your father and our marriage relationship."

Audrey frowned, I could see she was confused by what I meant.

"Mom understands you must be confused. So this is how it is, baby. But Mama hope you don't get angry. Resist emotions and try to accept this reality with chested airiness," I said instructing.

"What the hell is it, Ma. Tell me, Audrey's confused, "Audrey's getting impatient.

I try to tell you everything as much detail as possible. The reason I asked Dimas to divorce me was to wonder if Dimas really loved me or not and the reason we didn't tell Audrey about this breakup.

"But baby, even though Mama and Papa can not be together like sleeping together or others, you can still be with your Papa. Because forever there will be no Ex-Child or Ex-Papa. But wife or husband, there's a dear. His name is ex-husband and ex-wife."

"Mama love you." I hugged Audrey but the words that came out of her mouth instantly made my feelings jumbled.

"Bad mom! Why would Mama do this to Audrey? Obviously Papa wants to return but Mama asked to separate!" not to forget Audrey also took off our embrace and went to the room crying.

I caught my breath and caught up with Audrey. "I understand it hurts for him. He misunderstood me."

Tock-tock.

"Audrey, please open the door, baby."

Knock on the locked door. Despite having access to enter, but I cannot just enter and get angry. I understand it's my fault. And I need to make Audrey understand everything.

I spent a few minutes just standing at the door. Audrey was crying with a hug while hugging a pillow. I can see everything well because there is a small window next to the door.

Patience Mia, patience. You can't open the door now, let's tell me everything in more detail, don't get covered even awkwardly. Your son is a smart girl, he can hear and analyze problems well, although this ability still needs improvement.

I will strengthen your heart to speak from behind the door.

"Dear Audrey, I'm sorry that Mama's decision has burdened you. But, adult life is more complicated than imagined. Please understand, everything you do is solely to make you and Mama not hurt. Do you remember when Sarah's mother was still living in Papa's house? Papa is more dominant than her mother Sarah. Now he wants Mama, so that Papa introspect himself and if possible pursue Mama back. As Mama said before, there's no such thing as an ex-Papa. So forever even though Papa and Mama are not together, Papa remains Audrey's property.so son."

Chequek.

Gratitude. Audrey came out.