MARRIAGE AGREEMENTS
GISELLE

Once out of the prayer hall, Aileen walked towards the canteen. He was thirsty and wanted to buy a drink. As she passed the church notice board, the woman paused to find out the latest information related to her place of worship.

Suddenly his gaze was directed at a bright blue poster entitled Tips to Maintain the Harmony of the Couple. The title made Aileen even more interested in reading more. It turned out that the poster was a promotion about a household seminar that would be held in the church hall next Sunday. The speaker is a psychiatrist who is experienced in dealing with problems that are often faced by married couples.

Aileen looked at the picture of the psychiatrist's face curiously. A woman of about fifty years with short shoulder-length hair, a tapered face, and thoughtful eyes. The smile coming from his lips seemed to fit. Not too wide but looks friendly and soothing.

"Maybe this is God's answer to my prayer in the prayer room earlier," Aileen told herself. "I'll try to find out more about this psychiatrist on the internet. I'm interested in consulting him about Sam's problems. I hope this doctor can give me some valuable input."

The psychiatrist's name is stored in his cell phone memory. Then Samuel's wife continued walking back to the church cafeteria.

***

Two days later Aileen was already in the psychiatrist's private clinic she saw on a church poster. The mental doctor was apparently very friendly. Patiently talking to the patient in a relaxed manner.

Aileen felt comfortable talking to the middle-aged female psychiatrist. The aura of wisdom radiated from the physician's calm demeanor and his soul-soothing tone.

Gradually Aileen began to tell the story of her life as a child, teenager, adult, until marriage. Continues with the background of her marriage arranged by the parents of both parties. Also the agreement he agreed with the husband at the beginning of their marriage. Until his forbidden relationship with James, cheated, pregnant, until locked up because the fetus he contains does not develop.

"The bad things that happened in my life eventually grew the seeds of my love for my husband" Aileen later said. "So she herself fell in love with me first, Doc. I dare not express it. Well, long story short we both finally agreed to live a real household as a couple who loved each other. Unfortunately there is an obstacle that slightly disrupts the harmony of our relationship, namely...."

Unabashedly, Samuel's wife expressed the impotence disorder experienced by her husband. The attitude of the psychiatrist before him seemed even more attentive now. The mental doctor asked about the causes of Samuel experiencing the disorder.

Aileen then revealed the trauma her husband had experienced in the past. Also about the efforts that have been made so far to heal the weak martyrdom experienced by Samuel.

"So that's it, Doc" said the woman ending her story. "Frankly I don't know what to do now. Accepting my husband's condition as it is feels too resigned. There is a feeling in this heart. That actually my husband can recover as long as we both try to be as optimal as possible. Then I prayed fervently in the church. To ask the wisdom of Almighty God for the condition of my husband. After praying, I read a poster advertising a couple seminar that brought the Doctor as a resource person. Somehow this heart was immediately moved to consult with the Doctor."

The psychiatrist smiled at the last words of his new patient. He then invited Aileen to drink the mineral water available on the table to feel calmer. The patient according. After sipping mineral water in a glass with a straw, Samuel's wife's heart felt more serene.

Then the mental doctor asked why Aileen had come alone. It would be better if her husband was invited to consult as well. Because he is the one who actually has a disorder that needs to be addressed.

"My husband had been in therapy with an andrology specialist and psychiatrist after the incident, Doc. In Ohio, United States" Aileen answered frankly. "But because his efforts were long fruitless, he finally did not want to undergo such therapy anywhere else. So I now secretly came here without his knowledge. I personally believe that with the help of professionals, my husband's chances of recovery are much greater than if I am an amateur who works on my own...."

The doctor agreed. She is happy that this new patient is open and sincerely intent on restoring the condition of the man she loves.

He likes his patients. The person is open and serious about finding the best solution for the harmony of his household. God usually blesses people like this, she said in her heart. I am just the tool He uses to make that happen.

Furthermore, the psychiatrist who had eaten a lot of life's acids began to advise Aileen to deal with her household problems wisely.

***

An hour and a half after counseling with a psychiatrist, Aileen felt the burden on her heart reduced a lot. "It turns out that confiding with people who are professionals in their fields helps a lot to restore the condition of the heart," he said cheerfully. "Although I haven't found a solution to cure Sam yet, but at least my feelings have become much lighter now."

Loud in the mind of the woman was the advice of the mental doctor earlier, "You are obsessed with finding healing for the husband. As a result your own psychic health is somewhat neglected. Now it's time to make up for that. Take a break from the activity of finding alternative treatments for your husband. Meditate on your psychic, Ms. Aileen. Take a walk to the mall, eat well, read or write something, and so on according to your favorite. Who knows, inspiration actually comes in the moments you are happy yourself."

Aileen was just a beard at that time. And now he intends to follow the advice of the psychiatrist.

"Nge-mal, now," Aileen said to herself. "I haven't had time in a long time either. Eat cheese cake and have hot chocolate at my favorite cake cafe. Hmm.., yummy!"

Samuel's wife excitedly drove her car to the mall where her favorite pastry cafe was.

***

That afternoon Aileen spent her time relaxing at her favorite pastry cafe. A slice of classic cheese cake. The hot chocolate drink he was gulping down was delicious as it passed through his tongue and throat.

"Ah, this is, whose name lives comfortably. Hmmm.., add more cake, ah. I think I can eat two more pieces of cake. Hehe...."

Also true. Soon a piece of Japanese cotton cake and red velvet cake was gone, not left on the plate. The woman patted her full stomach. His face looked very satisfied. Really a fun time, her mind is happy.

After spending time at the cake shop, Aileen then took a walk around the mall. As she climbed the escalator she realized something.

Geez, the Javanese cuisine restaurant has James' om on this floor, he said in his heart. Well, I'm lazy if I suddenly meet James when passing the resto!

But it's too late. He was already in the middle of the stairs. If he wants to go up or down one more floor, he must walk a few hundred meters away and still pass the restaurant where James works.