Muara Kasih Single Mother
Ruin the Ego
Stand between yes and no. Feeling rambunctious and riled up, that was what Firhan felt right now. He was confused as to what he should choose. On one hand, he did not want to lose Wati anymore. While on the other hand, he was also embarrassed if he had to come and apologize.
"What Wati said just now was right, Firhan. Come and apologize. Do you need to accompany me?"
It was now Bu Yeni's turn to give support to Firhan. Bu Yeni agreed with what Wati said. Therefore, he offered to accompany Firhan to come to Ervita's house. Yang Bu Yeni knows, if now Indi is in Solo, so maybe Ervita is also in Solo. It is better to use this momentum to apologize.
"Alright, Firhan will go there and apologize" he said.
Until finally, Wati also prepared. He really raised his heart. She will accompany her husband. Wati thinking now when the husband sins, the wife also sins. Although there are individual sins. However, when someone sins and we know but tries to be silent and not disturbed, we are the ones who are guilty. Wati just wants her husband to be a better person. Being a man who is willing to take responsibility and also dare to admit mistakes.
No big or small mistakes. There are no big sins or small sins. All sins are equal in God's eyes because they violate God's commandments and do bad things. What Wati wants, after all this her husband is more sensitive to her conscience. When guilty, you don't have to wait long to apologize.
Now, Firhan and Wati are riding their motorcycles, and they are actually visiting the Ervita family home. Firhan's chest was pounding. His body temperature increased, even the occasional cold sweat just appeared. There was a fear surrounding Firhan.
Until finally, Firhan's motorcycle has now stopped right in front of Ervita's house. This time, Wati nodded her head, giving the code to her husband to dare to step up. Not avoiding anymore.
"Assalamualaikum .. excuse me" said Wati.
Honestly, Wati herself also felt daunted now. However, to do what is good, it is better that she must dare to step up and continue to accompany her husband.
"Waalaikumsalam," said Ms. Sri.
Honestly, Bu Sri also felt surprised to find Wati and Firhan who now came to her house. As a parent there is also a feeling that all this is related to the arrival of Ervita to Solo.
"Excuse me Ms.. I heard Ervi came from Jogjakarta. Can I talk to him?"
Now it was Firhan's turn to try to speak. Although there was a possibility of rejection, but now he dared to step up. Very late indeed, because it has been almost five years.
"There is Mas .. enter first," replied Ms. Sri.
Pak Agus, Mei, and Tanto also saw this special guest. However, they agreed not to interfere. There must be something very important now. For that, May, Tanto prefers to invite Indi and Irene to go up to the second floor. While Bu Sri and Pak Agus only call Ervita, after that they prefer to leave the house. Ervita also met the two accompanied by Pandu.
When he saw Firhan coming to his house. His face was down, there was a bad taste. While Pandu clasped Ervita's hand, the man gave a slow squeeze. It was as if declaring to Ervita that she would always accompany him.
"Vi, long time no see" said Firhan. An opening sentence that will certainly enter into a more serious discussion.
"Hmm, yes," Ervita replied.
Wati this time also touched her palms to give a pat near her husband's knees. She told her husband to dare to speak. There is no need to procrastinate any more good intentions in the heart.
"Hmm ... uhm, here's Vi .. I came here for a friendship, and I want to apologize to you. Forgive for the past that once unraveled between us. Forgive me for many sins. I'm really sorry, Vi," Firhan said.
Ervita. No wind, no rain. The past that rolled almost five years ago, only now did Firhan come and apologize. However, deep in his heart there was no longer any grudge for Firhan. Ervita has accepted her fate sincerely. Closing the past, and reaching for the future with her husband.
"I used to be very sinful, Vi. .. I took your honor, did not want to take responsibility, and refused the child. I have many sins for you, Vi. After experiencing many phases in my life and encouragement from my wife, I came here to apologize" Firhan said.
Ervita, who had been silent, now let out her voice.
"I forgive you, Han .. long before you apologize, I've forgiven you" Ervita replied.
Hearing what Ervita said, Firhan's tears escaped just like that. She thought Ervita hated her all along. However, just the opposite happened, Ervita had forgiven him. Wati also shed her tears. The woman he saw was truly big-spirited, willing to forgive even when Firhan had not had the time to apologize.
"See .. seriously, Vi?" ask Firhan.
"Yes, I never took revenge on you, Han. But everything about us has passed. So, let it pass. No need to open again. I am married and happy with my husband, Mas Pandu. So are you, be happy with your wife" Ervita replied.
Wati who was silent and shed her tears, now had a chance to speak. "Mbak Ervi, I just learned of Mas Firhan's past. As a wife, I'm sorry too. Sorry for Mas Firhan's mistakes in the past" he said.
"No need to apologize, Ma'am .. that's okay" replied Ervita.
So does the Pandu who is now also speaking. "What my wife said was right. It's all just the past. Man will forgive his neighbor. If God alone is forgiving and merciful, why does man created from dust and earth hold a grudge in his heart? Everything is the past. It's okay, Firhan. Make this an experience in the future" said Pandu.
"Yes, matur nuwun," replied Firhan.
A reconciliation that feels awkward. However, it manages to cover old, worn sheets full of dust. For sure Firhan has apologized, and Ervita is not vengeful with Firhan. It has been mengikhlaskan all as a destiny line that he must accept and live.