PENGHALAM
Chapter 65. The arrival of Yuni

"I came here on behalf of my mother and Yudha, asking that you refer back with my sister Yudha" Yuni said firmly.

Vira just smiled at her brother Yudha's words. He had guessed upon seeing the arrival of Yuni and Yudha. It turned out that her ex-husband had not given up on what she had said. Perhaps the man thought if Yuni spoke, he would accept it.

Seeing Vira just silent, Yuni approached her former sister-in-law. He wanted to persuade the woman to forgive and accept Yudha again.

"I know your heartache is so great with my sister and my mother. But I beg you to think about how the first time you fell in love. Your relationship was so good before Weny. Everything can be repeated, right? Forget the bad things that happened and just remember the good things."

"Sister, I don't remember all the good things Yudha ever did. Like glass, if it's broken, it won't be whole again no matter how we glue it."

"I understand, Vira. But please don't be selfish. This kid in your womb is gonna need a father figure. It's a pity to be born without the affection of a whole parent."

Vira is not selfish. However, she was afraid that after her child was born, her in-laws' treatment would be the same. Maybe later he will master the care of his son.

Since separating from Yudha, the woman has felt her life is happier. No more pressure from the parents-in-law. He believes he will be able to make his son happy even as a single parent.

"Sister, three months of living alone, I believe I can give love to my son in the future. I was afraid that if I went back to building a household with Mas Yudha, she and my mother would suddenly doubt the child I bear" Vira said.

Yudha took a deep breath. It seemed that the man also wanted to raise his voice. He changed his seat.

"Vira, I know, the wound I gave was so big that it was hard to heal. But trust me, I will try my best to change my attitude towards you. I'll always learn to be a father and husband the way you want me to be."

"Sorry, Mas. I don't need an appointment. Did Mas forget, if before marrying Weny, a lot of promises you said, but all lies."

Yudha was silent to the words of his ex-wife. It turned out that Vira was so hurt with him. Until everything is remembered.

Just as Vira was about to reply, she was startled by the presence of someone who stole Kak Yuni's attention. The woman looked at Raka without a blink. The man's good looks were quite stunning to him.

"Good Morning, everybody. Sorry, I didn't know there were any guests. So just go in after the aunt gave birth," said Raka.

If only he knew there was a guest maybe Raka wouldn't have come in. Fear of his presence would interfere.

"Not what, sir. There's nothing important we're talking about" Vira said.

Yudha's heart ached when Vira said that what they were talking about earlier was unimportant.

Raka chose to sit near Vira. Yuni's eyes looked fixedly at the man. Is this the future husband of Vira, it is fitting that she does not want to go back to Yudha, Yuni thought in her heart.

"Sister, Mas, I think everyone understands the decision I've made. I won't be able to repeat everything. Let it be like this. No one will be hurt."

"Vira, maybe right now your wounds are still bleeding, I hope with time your mind will change. There are still a few months until your baby and Yudha are born. Hope your mind will change" Yuni said.

Vira can only give a smile. She was not sure her ex-husband would change. What else little by little the attention given by Raka was able to close her heartache.

...****************...

HAPPY EID AL-FITR DAY TO THOSE WHO CELEBRATE. MAY WE RETURN TO FITRAH. SORRY TO BE BORN AND TO THE MIND. 🙏🙏🙏