
In the afternoon at a cafe not far from Rosita's house. He was sitting with a friend who was closer to him than any other friend. Rosita was used to telling Yanti the problem and vice versa. Like this time, after the debate last night with her brother and parents, Rosita needs a friend to pour out her heart.
“I didn't know it was like that, Ros. On the one hand, he already has a wife and on the other hand he is entitled to seek his happiness with another woman because he does not get it from his wife. But how is it? I was just thinking are you ready to accept people's grandchildren later? Let alone facing Leman's legal wife.”
“So what should I do, Ti? I love him, Ti. Don't we deserve to be happy too?”
Yanti pinched her forehead, “In islam a man can marry more than one. Even if Leman's story challenges his wife's bad temper is true then it is highly recommended for her to marry again. But will people hear his reasons? No, Ta. The women, especially the wives who feel themselves as righteous as netijen will not tolerate the name of the actor. If you're ready to face it all, I can only support and pray for you, Ros. You deserve to be happy even if the man is the wife of the person. But you better meet his family first. I don't want you fooled by that Leman. Keep your logic, Ros. Men today much sense his bulus.”
“Iya, Ti. I will also wait for his family to come. I want to see the truth first before accepting it.”
“Then what about your parents? Moreover, your brother would definitely not agree, Ta. Your brother is a true netijen.”
“Iya, I know that. From last night he was the one who excitedly influenced Mamak and my Father, Ti.”
“Means I said, let the Leman family come here. Let your family know how serious and true the story Leman told you all along.” Rosita nodded weakly.
While at the residence of his parents Leman was telling about Rosita to his family. There were also Leman's brothers and sisters.
“We support you, Man. My sister wished you were married again. Brother pity seeing you treated so badly by your wife.” Said Leman's older sister.
“When do we go to his house?” ask Leman's brother.
Leman, who was asked, looked at his mother and father. “Ask Rosita, when can we meet?” Leman immediately contacted Rosita and asked her what her mother had asked for. Rosita who was confused immediately replied this Sunday because she and her parents were definitely at home.
“This week, Mak, Sir. How?” tanya Leman looked at her parents and siblings.
"What about your wife? Will he suspect that we're going there?” ask one of Leman's sisters.
Leman seemed to think for a moment then said, “We gather at sister's house just let her not suspect.”
They agreed to gather at Leman's sister's house in the city center to leave for Rosita district. To avoid Iklima's suspicion, all the items that would be brought to Rosita's house were prepared at Leman's older sister's house.
That night at Leman's house, he and his children were having dinner. His wife had not yet reached home even though her working hours were only until the afternoon.
“Yeah, I haven't answered Ayu's question this morning. I want to marry again, huh?” Ayu and Arif and Andi are looking at their father.
“Why are you asking that?”
“We heard when Mamak had a fight with Dad.”
“Already! Keep eating you guys. Don't think about the problem of parents.”
“Are you going to get divorced with Mamak?” this time it was Andi the second boy who asked.
“You must not say anything in front of your brothers. Just study diligently do not think about the problem of parents.”
“What's it been all this time Dad started?” his three children shook their heads.
“Yah, although Mamak likes to be angry but I do not want to have another Mamak. I don't want Dad to marry again!” Andi said firmly.
The sound of the door opening indicates that Iklima has returned. She put the plastic in front of her children and husband. “Kue yes, Mak?”
“Yes, eat! But spend your rice first.” They nodded quickly then finished the rice and then immediately took the martabak cake that his mother bought.
“You've eaten?” ask Leman slowly.
“Why ask? You want to cover up your affair by showing your attention to me? Don't expect me to be lulled by your attention, Bang. I'm not the woman who's lulled in the seduction of people's husbands. That's if he knows you're the husband of someone. What if he doesn't know? That's a pity for that woman.”
“Ma, I asked you nicely. If you do not want to answer yes do not need to be answered rather than bouncing everywhere.”
“At least even if I digress but I know the way home instead of looking for a stopover like you.”
“Ma,”
“What?”
“Can't you just act like you used to? I miss your gentle old attitude when we were newly married.” Iklima smiled cynically, “I used to be a fool, Bang. I am now a chief nurse. I've been smarter and smarter than you so without following you I can know your affair.”
Leman cast a glance at his children and got up from his seat and stepped outside the house. And as soon as Leman came out, Iklima again attacked him with a rant full of raspy. “That's you, Bang. We're not done talking you've run to your mother's house. Why don't you just marry your mom so you don't have to be away from her anymore.” Leman's steps stopped. His jaw tightened, he flipped his body and quickly approached Iklima who was still shaking his waist at the door.
Plakkkp…
A slap landed quickly on Iklima's cheek. “You may insult me but do not insult my mother with your dirty mouth. Who do you think you are, huh? You were also born out of a woman's belly what if I told you your mother was more despicable than a whore? Are you angry, huh?”
Iklima was about to slap Leman but unfortunately, his hand was already held by Leman's burly hand. “Don't expect you to slap me, Ma. I won't let you win for this.”
“Ouh so now you've dared to fight me? Is it because of the actor? Well, it's great that he can turn you against me. Not just a wife, especially if you have become a wife. You may be more against me.”
“Ma, stop! Don't make kids think that's not.”
“Why? You're afraid that they know that his father's a cheating man?”
“Ma, instead of calling me a cheat you better ask why I cheated? What is your lack as my wife? Can you answer it?”
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