NOT PERPETRATORS
Change of Mind

"I asked him to drop triple talaq on me."

Suddenly the smile on that handsome face widened. "Then?"

"He dropped three talaq on me."

He grabbed my body. Hugged me very tightly. Until I find it hard to breathe.

"Hey! Release him! I can't breathe!"

He also released my body. "Nia, I .. I'm so happy tonight. I'm so glad to hear that. Really ... I'm happy, Nia!"

I smiled at that happy face.

"More? In seriously? This ... is it serious?"

I laughed to see him so happy. The news of divorce usually sounds heartbreaking to some people. It was so happy for him. It's hilarious! However, I don't know why I'm not sad anymore about my decision. Looking at the twinkle of an eye and the smile that was painted wide on his face, made me feel. Could it be that there is still a chance for us. Back to the love that has been left behind.

"On! How's yours?"

"I'm so happy tonight, Nia."

"That's not what I mean." I looked at him with a serious face. "What about Nessa? He's your fiance!"

"I'll cancel it!" steady answer.

"But is that possible?"

"Nothing is impossible, Nia!"

"But .. later Nessa will hate me."

"It! In love, we must consistently choose a decision. You have to be prepared for all the consequences. Basically, our love is so complicated. It is not easy to achieve a wholeness in love. We can get through it."

I smile at her thin smile at her words. But, slowly ..the smile faded again. Remembering someone who might be the next obstacle in our relationship.

"What about your father?"

Dimas thought for a moment, then said, "I'll talk this over nicely with him."

The night breeze blew against our bodies. I put my head on his shoulder. The man's hands hugged this body. He took me to absorb the warmth he always offered. Slowly he lowered his head. The other hand grabbed my chin. It makes our faces closer. And when the lips cling, I quietly closed my eyes. And for the first time in a long time, I returned every kiss.

It was a cold night, always warm with him. Delivering a romance I find hard to understand. Because every soft touch he gives, always imparts unfulfillingness in the heart. I return her soft lips. Enjoy the subtle vibrations of romance.

After a few minutes, he removed his lips. He smiled while looking at me. "I thought you'd forgotten how."

Under the dim light, my face certainly looks blustery. I was so embarrassed. How could I do that? Even me, it might seem like I enjoyed it a lot.

"Why embarrassed? We can do it indefinitely later. After you became my wife."

Dimas' fingers rubbed my wet lips. Our eyes meet again. "I love you" he said softly.

After that, I went back to accompany my father. While Dimas took his leave to go home.

***

The next morning, I didn't see Bastian in this hospital. Could it be that mother's words were right? That she was having fun with Bella. But, yes, Bastian can have fun at times like this.

I also came out of the ICU. Leaving the mother still asleep by the father's side. I'm going to buy food in the cafeteria. I hope, mommy wants to eat. Anyway, we have to stay healthy in order to take care of dad. And as I passed through a corridor, how shocked, my eyes found someone lying on the floor. Without a pedestal. I approached him too.

I crouched down to build it. "Mas! Bastian, wake up!"

I watched her lips shake. "Mas!" His body slowly.

He still doesn't answer me. He just crossed both hands into his chest. I soon realized something was happening to her. I put my palm on his forehead.

"Yes, God! You are sick, Mas ...."

I immediately sat himself down. Then I ran to the cafeteria. In a hurry, I bought a cup of warm tea, warm food, and warm porridge for her. After paying him, I immediately ran to Bastian mas.

Bastian looked cold. His face was pale, and his lips continued to tremble. I also sat beside him.

"Mas, drink this! You're freezing. It can help you feel warm" I said, offering her warm tea.

Bastian looked at me in wonder. "Why are you still good to me?"

"Because it's still my duty" I replied.

"You're making me more in a dilemma."

"The dilemma? Why?"

"I'm thinking, to put off about our divorce."

I was surprised to hear that. "Aren't you and Bella getting married soon? I can't be polygamous, can I?"

"It's not. It has nothing to do with Bella or polygamy. Dad was shocked by our decision to divorce. Looks like, we better put it off some time. For daddy's sake!" mutilate.

Bastian also received the warm tea. He drank it while looking at me. While I still digest the words mas Bastian.

"Imania .. I'm sober. I've dropped talaq on you. But ... let us be together again. I'm not gonna touch you. We're quite living together. This ... this is just for dad's sake! Please ...."

"Mas, I ...."

Mas Bastian grabbed my finger. "One more thing. I. .. I don't like you getting too close to Dimas. I see, it looks like he wants to play you. You know, right, Dimas is engaged. So ... Please don't be tempted by her."

I looked at him confused. I don't understand why Bastian suddenly changed his mind. If it's because of Dad, maybe I can consider it.

"Imania ..your legal status is still valid as my wife. So ... please keep your distance from Dimas." He looked at me sharply.

"Mas .. You eat first. Let me consider later, will you?"

"Imania .. agree first. I just want to eat!"

I took a deep breath. Trying to consider. "Then, what about Bella?"

"I'll ask him to understand this. He'll understand me. It's all about dad's health anyway."

"You're still going to be responsible for the kid she's got, right?"

"I'm definitely responsible. But not for now. Because this will cause problems for your health."

It's strange! Mas Bastian was so excited at that time, to marry Bella. And now, she intends to delay her marriage, as well as her divorce.

"Trialoget ...."

With all consideration, I finally agreed. "Alright, Mas. We'll be together for a while. For dad's sake ...."

Mas Bastian smiled widely. That smile felt different. A smile that describes feeling very happy.

"Now I want to eat. Please, bribe me!" the door with spirit.

I don't understand him. He looks different from the usual Bastian mas. His gaze, his smile, what's wrong with him. He also became a little spoiled. I also bribed him.

***

Later that night, we sat together in front of the ICU. Me, Mom, and Mas Bastian still continue to hope that the father will soon be human. I didn't talk to Bastian at all. It seems, he has not been able to open the door sorry for Bastian mas.

"Good night?" Someone came to greet us.

"Good night, Doctor," replied the mother standing up.

Me and Bastian stood up. Dimas glanced at me while smiling. I also returned that smile. But suddenly, Bastian grabbed my finger. He held my hand tightly. I took my eyes off Dimas.

"One more thing. I. .. I don't like you getting too close to Dimas. I see, it looks like he wants to play you. You know, right, Dimas is engaged. So ... Please don't be tempted by her."

"Imania ..your legal status is still valid as my wife. So ... please keep your distance from Dimas."

I remember what Bastian said this morning. Dimas was not happy to look at us. I'm sorry, Dimas.

"I will check Mr. Ahmad's condition" he said then entered the ICU room.

We followed him in. Inside the room, Dimas checked the bedside monitor standing next to the father. The device is a monitor of the heart rate, pulse, and blood pressure of the father.

Mother approached and held my father's hand. "When you wake up ...," said mother lirih. "Hold for me. You promised me that, right? Not to go without saying goodbye?"

Mother also sobbed. He kissed my father's hand. Suddenly, something unexpected happened.

"Yes, God!" exclaimed mother surprised. "Doctor! Jemari's moving!"

Dimas immediately confirmed. We all noticed the movement of my father's fingers. Aye, right! Fingers move. Our breath seemed to be restrained, as the eyelids began to open slowly. Gratitude immeasurably from within our hearts.

"Dad!" exclaim mom.

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