
"Unkind Copy. Justjust look. I'll teach him a lesson. If I can't have Alister, then anyone can't. Copy Included. A woman who is nothing compared to me."
The woman cursed alone, while she opened the shoes she was wearing. He felt something was wrong with his shoes.
"Okay, I broke everything again" he said annoyed. Turns out his shoes broke the rope. Even his heels barely came off.
"What a waste of my life today. But take it easy, the person who made my life unlucky today, will get the reward. I promise you that" he said later.
With his broken shoes, he entered his car. Leaving the oma birthday party. He wanted to devise a plan to frame Salin. His resolve is round.
****
Elsewhere, at Papa Sande's house. They're relaxing now. Enjoy the snacks that bi Entun presents to them.
Harmony in their homes has returned. The warmth that had been lost, had now come to the surface. Like a sun that was covered in black clouds, then the cloud disappeared again replaced with a gallant solar light.
"Len."
"Yes, pa" replied Copy. He put back his glass which he almost sipped tea in.
"Drink first. Why postponed?"
"No, pa. It's still hot" replied Salin alibi.
Mama Sepharina and Stephania were somewhat confused by both. Why did the two of them talk as if only the two of them were there.
"What do you want to talk about? How is my mother not considered?" mama asked Sefarina to interrupt the two.
"Yes. We're the four of us here. Why are the two talking. Not cool ah," Stephania said.
"Not even talking. These two protests. Shit," said Papa Sande. You can joke now following the millennial style of speech.
"Didih, new language," seduced Stephania.
"Following the times" said Papa Sande.
The four of them laughed again.
"Papa just wanted to make sure, actually between Lin and the man what kind of relationship?" papa Sande started the conversation. The tone is serious.
"Which guy, pa?" ask Copy. In his heart he could guess for sure what Papa Sande meant was Alister Galeh Pratama. Because indeed he is the only man who is often close to Salin and witnessed by Papa Sande himself.
"Who else if not Eyebrows. What's his name Ter, or...."
Papa Sande tried to remember the man's name. As he recalled, Salin often called him Ter. I don't know what Papa Sande doesn't know.
"Oh, Brother Alister?" ask Stephania while she has a beard. Now he understood where this conversation was going.
"Yes, brother. Don't hang dong people's children. Sick tau," continued Stephania. Adding papa Sande's words.
"Ih, mama. Nia knows it. Nia is an adult. So, Nia understood. Mom and Dad are calm. Nia can take care of herself."
All three were bearded to hear the speech of the youngest daughter of the papa Sande family. There is happiness in their hearts. Because Stephania is an adult now. There is a relief within them. Stephania knows what is good and what is bad.
They hoped that Stephania would be able to sort out which one she should choose in her life and which one she should stay away from.
"Lin, papa tama mama does not want to forbid you to reconnect with men. From now on, you're the one who decides who you'll choose to be your future partner."
"Papa's sorry. Karen turns out papa's choice can't make you happy. Even if Alister will be your partner, may you be happy. That's papa's prayer."
"Pa, ma, don't get me wrong. Lin with Alister had nothing to do with him. We are just coworkers. Tops and subordinates. So there is nothing special" said Salin. Trying to explain his relationship with Alister.
"Lin, you're my mother's daughter. Mama knows how you. You blinked, you brushed, mama knows what it means. Don't lie to your heart, baby. We may be able to deceive you, but not with your heart."
"Your body gestures also say that you are comfortable around Nak Alister. So, we all support the best for you," concluded mama Sefarina.
Papa Sande and Stephania nodded, agreeing with what Mama Sefarina said.
"Pursue your happiness, baby. Don't you delay. Mom and Dad took your every step. Remember, do not waste the person who loves you for who you are. Don't be sorry because he's gone or with the others."
"One day he will be saturated because his love is not welcome. Though obviously you have a similar taste to him."
"Remember, not all men are like Setu Sandoro. Alister's different, son. Mama can see it really," said Mama Sefarina at length.
"Papa agrees, baby."
"Nia agrees too, brother."
"But.... Lin doesn't want to get married again."
"What?" say all three simultaneously. Never did they expect that Copy's answer would be like this.
"Don't talk like that, baby," said Mama Sefarina. He embraced his daughter. Clearly visible on the face Copy there is a sense of trauma. He has a deep wound for his previous marriage.
Lovingly, Mama Sefarina brought Salin's body into her arms. He knew, Salin's heart was really fragile. Wanted to anger him now to Setu. But it's all over. The choice that has indeed been because Salin has divorced her. Copy was already free from the clutches of men like Setu.
A man who does not know is grateful for the wife he has. That can be everything, both career and as a housewife. But he always felt less and less. Until he seeks another satisfaction.
"Yes already. Its nothing. If that is your decision, papa and mama can not force. But, think about it. Don't let your decision bring regret to you."
"Yes, pa" replied Copy.
"Yuk night sleep!" take Stephania, intending to end the serious chat this time. It was enough they were dissolved in the lurch. Time to set the future. Which is real in front of the eyes.
Everything is dispersed too. Entering each other's rooms. Not with Stephania. He wants to sleep with his sister after getting rejection from Mama Sefarina.
Stephania had wanted to sleep with her mother Sefarina, but her mother Sefarina said she was an adult. Indirectly refusing. Because it's been a long time since Mama Sefarina spent the night alone with her beloved husband since the events of that time.