Pamite
50. Birthday Anniversary

In this shady and warm afternoon, hubbub and excitement were being seen in Ayu's house. On this day, Agil has his fourth birthday. Many children and parents have gathered at Ayu's house to celebrate the birthday of the child. No exception Jaka and his twins, not to forget also Rifki and Dara who help prepare for the needs of the event from beginning to end.

"Happy birthday, we say. May our lives be long, pray for." All the children who were there sang the song in unison.

Ayu was happy to see her children unceasingly reviewing the smile since. Naturally, because this time Ayu celebrated her son's birthday. Previously let alone to buy cake, to eat only he must participate in brain twisting and bone slamming. But now things are different, and Ayu does not want to remember the past anymore. Let the past be a memory and quite neatly stored in its place.

The show continues with clowns. All the children were focused on playing with the human wearing the mask. Another case with Jaka, the focus from a few months ago until now is still the same. Ayu is getting more and more beautiful and attractive in Jaka's eyes.

And on this day, on a happy day for everyone, especially Ayu. Jaka will express his feelings. He will be honest about his heart. A heart that has long chosen Ayu to be her life companion.

At the end of the crowd, Jaka pulled out a red bluduru box. Take the contents and cradle the small object with a smile that expands. A smile that looks sweet because it always shows deep dimples, as deep as his love for Ayu.

"Khem." Rifki cleared her throat staring at Jaka and her hands.

Jaka quickly put the ring back in the box and put it in his pants pocket. Although he was sure Rifki actually knew about the ring. Hopefully Rifki does not ask or discuss anything about the ring, Jaka hoped in his heart.

"You want to propose to someone?" tanya Rifki sat beside Jaka.

"Why are you asking like that?" Jaka is still trying not to discuss his feelings with anyone.

"I asked based on what I saw. Who do you like? Are we not friends now? Aren't you gonna involve me in your wedding?" Fishing Rifki.

"Come, Rif. I haven't even started yet, and you're talking about marriage. This is not a good option."

"Good is prayer, we must say whatever is good, right?"

"Yes, understand. But sometimes our good plan is better not to talk about it first. Because what's already been is that the plan will fail before it even starts."

"You know, you're like a headset cable that's placed carelessly in a bag, ruffled." Rifki and Jaka laughed together. "Let me guess. The ring is for my best friend, right?" Rifki looked at Jaka seriously, and vice versa.

"Rif, I.."

"Are you serious or not by your choice? You know he failed in his household, not just failed. His happiness in being taken away was just a physical thing. What you see now is Ayu who has changed. If only you knew, the appearance of Ayu who used to be, maybe you would think twice about asking her to be your wife. If she is a wife, she forgets herself. Always concerned with her husband and children, concerned with the cleanliness of the house so she forgot to take care of herself."

"Ear, really. I met Ayu before she was the one right now. I don't care about any of that, Rif. I'll explain if you don't know what my past is. Maybe you're wondering how I became a widower when my son was a toddler. That means we were married for only a corn and then separated. If you think like that, yes. That is the truth. Ayu and I are the same, we are both left behind by a couple. I was dumped because my partner felt I could not make him happy, maybe in terms of material I lost far. But about my affection number one. I will try my best to make the people I love happy. Maybe I also lose when it comes to income with Ayu, how much I earn, anyway only online taxi driver, but..."

"You talk too much. That's not what I asked. So this is what has kept you from saying until now what is in your heart? You insecure with Ayu's wealth? I'll tell you, Ayu has never had a problem with someone's economy. You're not as rich as Ayu does not mean Ayu does not appreciate you. You work hard and hard, that's enough. Most importantly, your love is also full for him and his family. That's what he didn't get in his old household. The point is that's all he wants, Jak."

"We are both men. I understand how a man falls in love. That's why I'm asking you, are you able or not to give what Anang didn't give you just yet?"

"Of course I'm capable, I'll try to be what Ayu wants to be."

"Then do it!"

"You gave me my blessing?"

"of course. I'll take Ayu off for you. Ayu I can never have, she I can't hold even if I want to. Let this taste be my own, seeing her happy is more than enough for me."

"Thank you, Rif. I'll be better at anything than the people in her past."

"I'm like a father who gives blessing to his son's lover, yes." They laugh together.

Outside Ayu's house, on the side of the road, Anang stood alone. Observing the bad bustle of the crowd in the house of his ex-wife. He remembered today was the birthday of his second son, he brought a box decorated in such a way for a child he had never noticed.

However, Anang seemed hesitant to go forward or not. He had no idea there would be such a festive celebration on his son's special day.

"I forgot, that Ayu is now able to make anything for them. How can I confidently bring a gift as small as this for Agil," muttered Anang Lirih while observing the gift he brought.

Anang who felt he had no face if he had to deal with many people, chose to cover going from there.

"Dad!" Agil shouted and ran towards his father who was still on the side of the road.

Seeing his son running up to him makes Anang immediately teary. He clenched his mouth and held back the tears that filled his eyes.

Anang limped to advance the pace of approaching his son.

"Stop Agil, Agil stop!" alif shouted running after his sister.

The screams from Alif made his mother, Jaka, and Rifki also scattered out of the house. They all saw a surprising sight in the courtyard of Ayu's house that was not how wide.

"Agil stop, he's not our father!" yelled Alif once again which made Anang's heart feel forcibly removed. His steps stopped for a moment.