
We were in the state of Paris for a week. And now it's time we go back to Indonesia.
"Assalamuakaikum ma" My hello.
"Waalaikumsalam. Eh you guys have arrived? How was the holiday so exciting?" Ask Rina.
"The seru kok ma. This is a gift for mom and dad" I handed the parcel to my mother-in-law.
"Which art?" Rina asked looking for the whereabouts of her eldest son.
"There was a sudden need in the office. So he went straight to the office" I said.
"Yes already, you just rest in the room yes, it looks like you are tired. The journey that you took is also far away" said Rina let me into the room.
"Yes ma" I said straight into the room.
***
"Rea" Arga called me while I was petrifying Ina's biker in the kitchen.
"What's wrong?" Ask me.
"There's something I want to talk to you about. Come with me to the backyard" Take Arga.
I nodded and followed his steps. I honestly feel bad right now. I always thought the words of Sandra who wanted to marry me with that always ring in my ear.
Surely what Arga wants to say has something to do with it. Thought me.
"What's wrong?" Ask me when we get to the backyard.
"When we were in Paris yesterday, you heard that Sandra agreed to marry me" Arga said.
Degs....
This heart returned to the storm when it heard what Arga had just said to me.
I took a deep breath and nodded.
"So I want to ask for your consent so that I can marry Sandra" Arga said.
"Why did you ask for my approval?" Ask me.
"Yes because you're my wife" Arga said.
"Yes, I am your wife. But the wife is not considered" My inner.
"What is different when you get permission from me or not? Does that matter?" I said my back to Arga. I don't want to look at Arga because right now the sadness in my heart I can't hide.
"It's important that I need your permission so I can legally marry Sandra"
I took my heavy breath again.
"Would Sandra want to be second? Does Sandra not mind being my honeymoon?"
"Sandra doesn't mind that. He wants to be second as long as my relationship and yours are hidden no one knows between me and you are a couple. They only knew that I was only married to Sandra that she wanted and she also wanted to embrace the same beliefs as us" Arga explained.
I took my heavy breath again. I don't know what to do. Not allowing her to marry is impossible. Because they have been in love for a long time.. Moreover, Sandra is willing to change her beliefs for the sake of her love for Arga.
"I don't mind if you want to marry Sandra" I replied in a lazy tone.
"What's? Repeat" Pinta Arga.
"I don't mind if you want to marry Sandra. I'm allowing you to marry Sandra" I said.
"You don't have a problem, do you?"
I nodded and wanted to intend to leave in the presence of Arga.
"Eits, wait a minute" Arga held my arm.
"What else is it?"
"Why did you allow me to marry Sandra?"
I looked at Arga with my annoyed look.
"So you expect me to hinder you and not allow you to marry Sandra? I have no right to make you not unite with Sandra here I am only a third person who just happens to be present among your love so yes it is up to you to want married Sandra because you've been in a relationship for so long and I have no right to stand in the way if it makes you and Sandra happy" I said again then wanted to leave.
"Eits, wait a minute" Arga again held my arm again.
"What the hell is it?" I'm getting pissed.
"Nih" said he gave his cell phone to me.
I looked at Arga in confusion.
"Telfon Sandra, say if you don't mind if I marry her" Arga said.
"Why?"
"So she's sure you actually agreed to me marrying her"
With an upset heart I took Arga's phone and called Sandra.
"Hallo" said someone from across.
I still can't answer. This heart ached hearing that voice. Several times I took my heavy breaths so that this heart could calm down.
"Hallo, baby" he said again.
"Hallo" I finally made a sound.
Sandra looked shocked to hear my voice.
"You?" Her speech.
"It's me Rea"
"Well, you're calling me on Arga's phone? What price?" Sandra asked, not liking it.
"Some, he's right next to me" I said.
"I, I called you because I wanted to say that I agreed you were married to Arga" I said after a long thought.
"What's? I didn't hear wrong? You agree I'm married to Arga?" Sandra asked unsure.
"Yes I agree"
"But why? I mean most women don't like polygamy. But you want to be in polygamy? I don't want to share my husband with you anymore"
"No, no, don't be afraid. You will never share a husband with me. Because Arga will still be yours. You know I married Arga as a status. So if it's time, Arga will let me go. And he will be entirely yours. But you also have to keep your promise that you will embrace one belief with us" I explained.
"You're serious about what you say?" Back Sandra still can't believe my decision.
"Yes I'm serious. Is something wrong?"
"Aren't you going to regret your decision?"
"God willing I have no regrets" I answered steadily.
Hearing me give such an answer, Sandra immediately hung up her phone.
I was shocked to see Arga's phone.
"Why? What's he saying?" Ask Arga.
"He just hung up his phone" I gave Arga's phone and left.
***
"Rea, why can you agree that Arga will marry again? You know that you will share your love and husband with other women" Rudi advised me when we had a meeting in the family room about Arga getting married to Sandra.
"Pa, there is no right for me to hinder the happiness of Sandra and Arga. If they're happy, it doesn't matter to me" I explained.
"Moreover, Sandra has promised to embrace one belief with us" I explained again.
"Yes, happy for Sandra and Arga. How is your happiness?" Ask Rina again.
"It's okay ma, God willing I'm fine. Even if it's time Arga will release me too" I said again.
"Nothing ma, I'm only the third person in their lives. They have been in love for a long time, and now Sandra wants to share a belief with us.. For that there's no reason I'm any longer to get in the way of this" I explained again.
Rudi took a heavy breath hearing my explanation.
"Well, if that's your decision, and you're sincere about sharing everything, papa won't interfere in your affairs anymore" Said Rudi leaving us who were still sitting on the living room sofa.
"Mama is the same. Mama won't interfere in your affairs anymore. And mama hope that the decision you made is not wrong and will not make you regret" said Rina also left us.
***
"Ko, I see Santi's good son. What's wrong you opened your heart to her" Maya said as they were having dinner.
"Mom, I haven't been able to open my heart to others" Riko replied.
"Why? Still ticking Rea. I've never met and known her, but I can judge that Rea is not a good woman for you. You've heard Rea do that in a hotel room. It was obvious that she wasn't good at her people" Maya explained.
"He was raped, he was willing to do it" said Riko.
"Emang, were you there when it happened? You don't know the truth because you weren't there. After all, who knew Rea had indeed intentionally done that. Keep making up the story that in rape" explained Maya again.
"Mom, Rea isn't like that" Riko continued to defend me.
"And now it's not that he's married to that man. You can't expect someone's wife. You better open your heart for Santi to accept her as your wife. I'd rather you be with Santi because I'm sure Santi is a good girl for you" Maya explained.
"Try to open your heart to other women your age is not young anymore. You should now have your own family" Maya explained.
"Mom will give you 3 days to think. And I hope you agree to your match and Santi's" she added.
Arga could not answer. His heart and mind were not in line at this moment. On the other hand he wants to forget me and try to open his heart to Santi. However, on the other hand Riko could not lie to her heart that always loved me and expected me to be her life companion.
***
"Ga, I'm asking you for permission to come out for a while?" Ask Arga.
"Where are you going?"
"Sneak to get some fresh air outside" I said.
"You're home, why come out late at night too" said Arga not allowing me to go out.
I don't know since returning from Paris his attitude is now too possessive for me. I can't leave the house if I'm not with him or his permission.
"By dong Ga I'm out. I'm bored at home. I just want to take the burden off my mind a little bit with all my current problems. You want to marry Sandra. So I'm gonna get some fresh air for a second. Yes, yes" I said again.
Arga took a heavy breath.
"Yes, I let you out. But not for too long. And remember don't you spread the charm out there with other men" he said.
I scrunched my forehead. A little confused by what Arga said.
"Don't spread the charm? He was jealous or what about me? I don't know" I shook my head and left Arga still standing behind me on the balcony of the house upstairs.
***
I went to a park not far from Arga's house using my scoopy motor.
I sat on the chair in the park and saw every couple passing by. I was thinking about my fate. And indeed this heart is very sad to hear Arga will marry the person he loves.
My thoughts went back to when Arga asked for permission to remarry.
"If you want to marry Sandra, let me go first" I said.
"Son, I can't let you go until that time comes" Arga said.
I took a heavy breath.
"Arga, what the hell do you want? You must let go of me lest I be more tormented like this" My inner self.
"Rea" Scream someone.
"Riko" I said when I saw who was reprimanding me earlier.
"Only?" Ask her again.
I'm nodding.
"Why come here?"
"Just take a walk to get rid of the blame" I said.
My eyes were straight ahead with a blank look. A lot of thoughts are in my mind.
"Rea" Tegur Riko's.
"Yes"
"Are you happy living with your husband?" Riko investigated.
"Huh?" I was shocked to hear Riko's question just now.
"I can see the sadness on your face" she added.
"How can I be happy if my husband wants to marry the one he loves" My inner self.
"I'm happy with my marriage" I lied.
"Rea" he said.
"Mother asked me to have a more serious relationship with Santi" said Riko.
I round my eyes. I don't believe that statement.
"Can I open my heart to another woman? While you know for yourself I love you very much" he said with sadness.
"Try to open your heart to Santi. Learn to love her" I said.
"Thank God that you and Santi are finally together" My mind is happy. Because Santi's hope to get Riko bentar again will be realized.
"Rea" Tell someone to us.
"Arga" I said.
"It's true you're here. Let's go home" he said, pulling my hand violently.
"Okay, Arga's sick" I whimper.
"Don't treat Rea as rude as that" Riko said.
Arga turned around and looked at Riko with anger.
"She's my wife, I deserve anything for her. And do not interfere with what I do to him. Because you're just an outsider who has no right to interfere in my and my family's affairs" Arga said.
Back he pulled my arm.
"Let's go in" he told me to get in his car.
"No, I'll just go home by myself. I brought my bike" I said again.
"Don't argue, come on in or I'm getting mad. Your motorbike will let the Udin mang pick up" he said again.
I was forced to get in his car.
"You, why would you meet another man outside the house like this?" His words investigate.
I took my heavy breath. I did not want to make a storm with Arga at that time. Because my heart and feelings at that time were not good.
"After asking, he was silent. Let's answer" Arga snapped to me.
"You you're trying to spread charm to him so?"
"That's Arga, don't accuse me of that. Me and him just accidentally met him also my old friend if you have nothing to do" My defense.
"You don't notice, take him it's not you. You see from the look in his eyes to you it proves that he loves you" explained Arga.
"Oh so this is probably what you meant by asking me to separate from you as soon as possible so that you can be united with him?" His word again.
"No, soon she will also be engaged to my best friend Santi. Never argue again Come home I'm tired" Seeing my unfriendly face, the end Arga stopped nagging me and obeyed my will.