My Brother's Bed Rattles
A Very Heavy Decision

"I'm sorry, Risa. And all this time we did not want to reveal your true identity to anyone. However, today I am forced to say everything because our condition is really precarious. And we ask you to be willing to share a little of your husband's love and affection with Mona and her baby" said Mr. Abdi, with compassion on Risa.

"Why are you doing this to me? It was you who asked me to accept Mas Arga's proposal and become his wife. And now you want me to share my husband with Mona. I'm sorry, Dad, I can't!" resolute Risa while wiping her tears.

Mr. Abdi and Ms. Lydia looked at each other with disappointed expressions. They are disappointed after hearing an answer from Risa who is not willing to share her husband for Mona.

"Then, do you want Mona to endure the disgrace alone? She's pregnant, Risa! His stomach will continue to grow and people will definitely wonder who the father of the fetus he is carrying. What's so hard, Ris? Mona won't take your husband completely anyway. The Arga is still yours and you can set Mona to the fullest because all Mona and her baby want right now is the clarity of their status, that's all! Please, Risa. Let's just say that we are currently asking for compensation for taking care of you," said Ms. Lydia with teary eyes looking at Risa.

Risa shook her head. "I'm sorry Father, Mother, even though I'm only an adopted child, but I still can't accept this decision" said Risa as she sobbed.

"I can't accept Mona as my honeymoon. After all I've considered Mona like my own sister. If Father and Mother's decision is made about this decision, then I'm ready to step down. I am ready to be divorced by Mas Arga right now," continued Risa with her head held high, trying to strengthen her heart that had been broken into pieces.

"No! I don't want to, Risa!" reject Arga firmly. He cannot accept if he has to release Risa to account for her mistake to Mona.

While Mona herself has started to feel happy with Risa's decision. At least he did not need to share the bed with his foster brother.

"Risa, we can talk about this matter well. I promise that I can be fair between you and Mona. You decide when I sleep with Mona and when I sleep with you" Arga half-whispered to Risa.

Risa smiled cynically. She does not want to share her husband with another woman. What's more, that woman is someone she already considers her own sister.

"I'm sorry, Mas Arga. I can't" Risa replied as she got up from her sitting position. He walked quickly out of the house with Lily in his arms.

"Risa, wait!" call Arga who intends to pursue Risa. However, he was suddenly detained by Mr. Abdi.

"No, Arga! Just leave him alone. I'm sure Risa needs some time alone to think about this. All these events must have been very soul-shaking," said Mr. Abdi.

"But, Dad!"

"That's it," continued Mr. Abdi.

While Risa continues to walk away, Mr. Abdi, Arga and the rest of her extended family again discuss Arga and Mona's wedding plans that must be implemented quickly, just as the wishes of Mr. Abdi and his entire family.

However, inversely proportional to Arga, the man seemed restless and uncomfortable with their conversation. Right now her mind is only on Risa who has gone nowhere with little Lily.

"How, Arga? Do you agree?" asked Mr. Abdi while staring fixedly at Arga's face that looked worried.

"Yes. I think whatever you think is good" replied Arga.

Again Mona smiled broadly at Arga. He was so happy to hear Arga's answer.

Back to Risa.

Risa continued to step her feet quickly down the path without caring about the people who were staring at her with strange gazes. Until finally Risa stopped at one of the motorbike motorcycle taxi cabins located quite far from the residence of Pak Abdi and Bu Lidya.

"Oject, Neng?" ask one of the buskers.

Risa nodded. "Yes, I want to go to the city park. Can you?"

"Of course you can, Neng. Come on, I'm anterine," continued the taxi driver.

Risa rushed up to the motorbike owned by the fathers with little Lily. After Risa was in ready condition, the middle-aged man immediately drove, tracing the paved road at medium speed.

A few minutes later.

Risa arrives at a park located in the middle of the city. After paying for the services of the motorcycle taxi driver, Risa immediately entered the park to calm her mind. Inside the park, Risa finds an empty chair that has no occupants. He sat there, still with Lily in his arms.

"You take it easy, son. You will never lack affection even if you have to live without a father. I promise to be both a father and a mother to you. We will both live our happy new lives. Yeah, just the two of you, honey. You and Mom," said Risa while sobbing looking at little Lily who was now smiling at him.

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