
A month has passed.
After thinking for a long time, Lani finally decided to meet Manda. Lani accompanied by Dira came to Mami Manda's house.
Yudha and Mami Manda were watching television when Lani and Dira came. Without knowing who the guest was, Mami Manda asked the aunt to let the guest in. They are welcome to come in and sit on the sofa in the living room.
Mami who did not think that the guest who came was Lani, became shocked. So did Yudha.
"Would you come again?" mami asked as soon as Lani had sat down.
"I want to talk to Mami and Yudha."
"I don't think there's anything we need to talk about anymore." Mami Manda seems to be very upset because Lani still does not understand.
"Tante Manda, I know how Auntie feels with me. Must have hated me so much and wanted to berate me. Just do whatever it takes for Aunt to forgive me!"
Lani took her breath. She doesn't know what else to say to apologize to Mami Manda. Lani realized that her mistake was so big.
"What are you talking about? You think I'm a loser. I won't get angry and scold you, because it's all a waste of my energy. I'm sure without me getting angry and cursing, you're already feeling very beaten and guilty. I just want you to be aware of what you're doing."
"I'm sorry for hurting Auntie, and right now I'm trying to make amends for all the mistakes I've made to Auntie. I know this apology won't be able to break through my mistakes yesterday, but I won't break up there to apologize to Auntie until the apology is said from Aunt's mouth."
Manda looked at Lani without a blink. Just now he and Yudha were talking about Lani. Yudha has said truthfully, if she still finances Lani's treatment.
After a bit of debate, Manda and Yudha finally agreed to help the woman's treatment.
Manda stopped her speech. His chest feels tight considering that the family of women faced at this time is the destroyer of his household.
Manda hated Lani. However, after he saw Yudha who was often pensive and only smiled while beside Aira, the woman became pity. She knew her son was staying away from Lani because he thought about his feelings. Though his son would want to help and be close to his brother Lani.
"I'm sorry, Auntie. I know it's all my fault. I have received the reward."
"I can still forgive you because Jefri cheated also because of my fault. But frankly, I can't forgive your mother and father's fault. It's not that I'm vengeful, but I'm still disappointed in them. I don't want a grudge because it will only make my wounds never heal. I realized that if we get revenge on someone it's the same way we make two graves, one for that person and one for ourselves."
Manda paused his words. Breathe in and watch Lani. Dira and Yudha were silent, letting the two women pour out all their hearts.
"I just feel disappointed with myself after knowing that Om Jefri is a husband, Auntie. The anger, hate and shame I feel for myself. Why would I want to do all that? that question is often in this head. Aunt, I will do anything so Aunt can forgive me. Including disappearing forever from Aunt's life, if that's what I want. I'm glad I came to apologize again to Auntie."
Manda took a deep breath. If Lani had not been her husband's mistress, they would have been married. After all Lani and Jefri had received his reward.
"I can't ask you to stay away from me forever, because I know there's something I'm gonna hurt. Son, Yudha. He loves you as his brother. I've been sincere about everything that's happened to me. Maybe this is all my destiny. Without me retaliating, God has already avenged everything. However, I ask that if you want to be close to me and Yudha again, you should forget about your love. Turn it all into affection, because Yudha is getting married. One more thing, I can accept you're not your parents. Until whenever I won't want to see your parents. Sorry if I have to say this!"
Lani could no longer hold back her sense of smell. Lani stood up and hugged Manda. It must have been hard for Manda to make this decision. There are many hearts that he must take care of. Especially his mental health.
"Tante will forgive me and accept me, that's more than anything. Thank you for all the apologies that Auntie gave me," Lani said with a stammer.
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