Muara Kasih Single Mother
Between Love and Compassion
Some time passed, Ervita was still sitting next to Pandu. Marriage in a Javanese procession is usually long. At the event venue, usually the bride who will come out first, then proceed with the meeting, where the bride will meet the groom. After that there is still a custom procession that must be passed one by one.
“So remember when we got married first yes Nda?” tanya Pandu while whispering softly to his wife.
The wedding event where the invited guests will occupy the seats and the mundar table, so the concept carried is a round table. Pandu and Ervita were sitting next to each other. They seem to remember the moment when they married first.
“Just yesterday's wedding Yes Mas,” reply Ervita who also whispered to each other with her husband.
Pandu nodded his head, “Iya, like just yesterday we were married. Very happy, I finally ended my single time,” Pandu replied.
Until finally one by one invited guests were present. The wedding reception place that was originally still quiet, has now begun to be full. In addition, also friends of the Pandu army are also increasingly present. At weddings like this, it is often a place of reunion. Even college friends who live outside the city can attend now.
“Wis, Pandu ... how are you?” ask another Pandu friend, a girl who lives in Surabaya.
“Good, Mil,” Reply to Pandu by shaking hands with his friend.
“Eh, who is this? Unintroduced?” ask Mila, Pandu's college friend.
“Include, this is my wife,” Reply Pandu.
Ervita nodded her head, and smiled politely to her husband's college friend. “Ervi,” he said introduce himself.
“Wedding isn't legal anyway?” ask Mila again.
Pandu nodded his head, “Iya, only family events,” reply.
Until finally, there was also the former who was present that afternoon. Lina, who came up with a long dress with an off-shoulder model was stunning. Anyone who saw it would certainly be fascinated with the beauty of a Lina. From afar, when Lina came, Ervita chose to be relaxed and as if not affected at all.
Lina was like a charm, and deliberately to approach Pandu. Although Pandu has been acting indifferent, and also beside him there is Ervita. Even confidently, Lina took her place in front of Pandu and greeted her ex-boyfriend.
“Hei, Pandu,” said with a smile so sweet.
His college colleagues used to see Pandu and Lina who seemed to reunite together. It is not uncommon to tease both.
“Wah, reunion ...”
“Reuni former.”
“If this is not the case, yes never met.”
While Ervita could only sigh, calm herself down, and also be relaxed. Although to be honest, Ervita was a bit uncomfortable with Lina's unashamed attitude to approach her husband.
“I'm sitting here well ... Your wife doesn't mind right?” lina asked with her shoulder raised, so much so in front of Pandu.
“Many empty tables there, so please move. If we don't move,” reply Pandu.
“Not to be heart inserted yes Nda,” reply.
“Iya, Mas .. take it easy,” reply.
Until finally almost two hours, the wedding at noon was finished, and there was also a photo with the bride and groom at the wedding. After that, Pandu and Ervita say goodbye to go home first. Pandu also promised to come to other events if invited. The man now walked in Ervita's hand, grasped her so tightly, and seemed not to let go.
However, when they were about to get to their car park, there was Lina who seemed to follow Pandu and call out the name Pandu. Feeling himself called, Pandu and Ervita stopped his footsteps for a moment, and turned to the source of the voice.
"Guide, we have to talk" Lina said, staring at Pandu with her sharp eyes.
"There's nothing more to talk about between us" Pandu replied firmly.
"There is a Pandu. Okay, I'm to the point. I know, you're married to him, it's only been a few months, right Pandu? It is impossible from a marriage that has only lasted 3 months and already has children aged approximately 3 years. Even that doesn't make sense" Lina replied.
"What do you mean?" ask Pandu.
"The manager at the place where you were married was a friend of my High School, and he told me that you were married to him, only about 3 months. That's because I saw your photo on social media, and it was dated 3 months ago. So, there's no way dong from a 3-month marriage and your son is 3-years-old. Do you want to marry a widow?"
This time Lina actually spoke to the point with Pandu. If you look at the date of the second marriage, it is impossible to have a child who is almost 3 years old.
"That's none of your business" Pandu replied.
"That's my business, Ndu .. You deserve a good woman, a respectable woman, a girl," Lina replied.
"Before God, all men are equal. Humans alone compartmentalize what is good and not good. But before you speak like that, look at yourself. Have you been doing well all this time?"
Lina then looked at Pandu with her sharp eyes, "Don't you not love him, Ndu .. You only feel sorry for this woman who has children" she said.
What Lina said, at least made Ervita glance at her husband. Ervita was very sure that it was love, and not based on pity.
"No, I love her," replied Pandu.
"Ckck, between love and pity, there's only a thin line. Don't be so hypocritical," Lina replied with a grimace.
While Pandu chose to hold Ervita's hand, and looked at Lina, "He's my best mate. It's best not to brag too long, Lin. And, that little boy is my son, our son," Pandu said firmly.
This time Pandu's speech makes Lina wonder, if the little boy is her son Pandu, Lina actually guessed that Pandu might be the widower first.
While Pandu chose to pass by continuing to hold Ervita's hand there. The man once entered his car, asked Ervita.
"You're not angry, are you, Nda?" tanyanya.