Rahim My Friend
Chapters. 51

Both of Jenny's parents finally decided to visit Ali's parents' house. They were initially hesitant to leave. But this problem cannot be ignored. The parents had to intervene on their own to help Jenny overcome this problem. They will fight hard to defend their daughter's household. But if in the end Jenny and Ali did have to separate, both of Jenny's parents have resigned. At least always the parents, they've been trying to help their daughter.

"Tasya, play in the same room aunty yes," invited a beautiful woman who was none other than Ali's cousin. The woman knew that Oma and Opa Tasya were going to talk to her grandparents. He did not want Tasya's presence there to make them not concentrate on chatting.

Tasya who does not know anything directly according to it when invited by his aunt to the room. The little boy said goodbye to Oma and Opa and his grandparents before leaving.

"He's a sweet kid, isn't he? His nature is very similar to Ali when he was a child," said Mrs Ratna who is none other than her birth mother Ali.

"I'm sorry. Forgive my daughter. I know Jenny's actions are hard to forgive. But he had sacrificed a lot just to give Ali a descent. Which woman does not hurt when she has to see her husband having sex with another woman. But Jenny is strong. His heart was sincere when Ali had to have sex with the woman named Nirma. All this he did was to get Ali a real child.

Here I don't want to justify my daughter because obviously I know that Jenny was wrong. I just want to ask the generosity of Madam and Master to forgive my daughter. He's just a normal human being. When she was young, Jenny loved to make decisions that were beyond common sense. We as parents feel we failed to educate him. We trust him too much."

The middle-aged woman wiped her tears. He looked very sad and did not know what to say anymore. Patiently, Ali's parents actually held the hand of Madam Santi and rubbed it with a feeling.

"As a mother I know how you feel right now. As a wife I also know what was on Jenny's mind at that time why she composed a story like this until finally Tasya was present in this world. If I can be honest. I was amazed by Jenny. At a time when he has shortcomings, he can still try to complete his household by presenting Tasya among them.

Even though we all know that the way he used it was wrong. Because at any time the lie can never be covered. There are times when the lie will come out on its own. My husband and I have agreed to leave this decision to Ali completely.

We don't want to interfere in Jenny and Ali's household. If Ali decides to defend his household then we will support him. We will love Jenny as our own child. Nothing will change. But if Ali decides to divorce Jenny then we cannot overturn that decision either.

Ali's going to live the household instead of us. Now we should pray a lot that Ali can be generous to forgive Jenny. That way their families will not have any problems. We'll open another sheet."

Although she knew that her daughter-in-law had lied to her, Lady Ratna could not hate Jenny. He is already dear. Maybe all of this was the result of Jenny's kindness.

All this time the woman treated her in-laws like real parents. Never discriminate between mother and mother-in-law. That's what makes Ratna love Jenny so much. Even to defeat him is not enough.

Both of Jenny's parents were finally able to breathe a sigh of relief after hearing the explanation from Ali's parents directly. They still did not expect that Ali's parents could be that generous to Jenny.

"Jenny never chose the wrong husband. I'm glad to know my son is surrounded by good people like you and your husband. Thank you for forgiving Jenny" said Santi, smiling with relief.

"I know that My Son is not a perfect being. He must have flaws too. But until this moment Jenny never told Ali's ugliness in front of us. Even when we found out that Ali lost Jenny's savings a few years ago, Jenny didn't tell us anything about her household.

She completely covered up her husband's disgrace from others. How could we now turn on Jenny just because of a mistake she made in the past? Jenny's goal was also very noble. He who hates children is trying to love him so that his husband and parents are happy. It's also Jenny's priceless form of sacrifice."

The two middle-aged women finally hugged each other. They seek to strengthen each other and pray in their hearts that their sons and daughters remain united and their households return to harmony as usual.

...***...

Jenny frowned when she heard the sound of a car outside the house. The woman immediately walked towards the window and peeked out from behind the curtains. Seeing Ali get out of the car makes Jenny immediately decide to get out of the room. They both need to meet and talk. They can't stay like this all the time.

Ali held back her footsteps when she saw Jenny appear in the living room. Some workers who happened to be cleaning up also immediately stepped aside and gave time to Jenny and Ali both.

"Son Ali's home yet?" greet Jenny. But I didn't give an answer.

Jenny looked towards the sofa and sat there. Same with Ali. They both sat on opposite couches. Unlike usual, Ali prefers to sit next to Jenny.

"I'm sorry, Brother Ali. I know I was wrong. I have marred our marriage with the presence of Nirma in our lives. I'm so sorry about everything. But Ali must know one thing. Although today I feel regret but the presence of Tasya I never regret the least.

I love him with all my heart. Even though I know he's not my flesh and blood. Every time I see Tasya's face I see Nirma's face there. It's not just that. Even the shadows when Kak Ali slept with Nirma kept haunting me until tonight.

I try to strengthen myself. I thought all my sacrifices would never be in vain. But I was wrong. God has other plans for our marriage." Jenny wiped her tears. Even the woman did not dare to look at Ali's face directly.

"I'm very disappointed in you. How could you frame me until I finally sleep with another woman. You are not the only one who is sick and suffering. I was also heartbroken when I found out that I had touched such a cunning woman. Which I regret why you never told me. Don't you trust me? If only you had said everything from the beginning. Maybe we can fix it before Nirma appears in our lives as it is now." Ali tried to speak in a low tone so that Jenny would not be offended and hurt.

"I'm scared, brother. I'm afraid that Brother Ali is angry with me. In my eyes Kak Ali was the perfect husband. I can't imagine what it was like when Kak Ali spoke to me in such a frightening tone. I was afraid that such a moment would happen. I'm not ready to accept it yet" replied Jenny who was trying to defend herself.

"Then what now? After you've been found out, don't you feel scared anymore. You're relieved that I found out about it from someone else?" Ali massaged the base of his nose. His head is totally dizzy. In addition to lack of rest, the man had not eaten since yesterday.

Jenny shook her head. "I'm sorry, Brother. I'm sorry I hurt you." The woman tried to dare herself to look at Ali's face again. "I know this marriage can't be maintained anymore. I will not ask Kak Ali to continue this marriage. Tasya's custody I leave it entirely to Kak Ali. Because Kak Ali is Tasya's real father.

I have absolutely no relationship with him. Instead of both of us hurting each other we better live our own way."

Jenny stepped off the sofa she was sitting on. "I'll take care of all our divorce proceedings. Let me get out of this house. I assume this is all a payment worth the lie I've been doing. Just one of my doors. Please, Brother Ali forgive all the mistakes I have made. So that I can leave this house with a much calmer heart."

Jenny immediately went to the room to clean up her things. While walking the woman cried sobbing. His feet were completely limp to step. But he is trying to stay strong.

"This is all the price I have to pay. I have to stay strong. I can't cry anymore" Jenny murmured inwardly.

Actually, in the depths of Jenny's heart, the woman hoped that Ali would immediately prevent her from leaving. Jenny wanted Ali to say that the man didn't want a divorce from her. Jenny wanted to hear all those words. But until this moment Ali did not say a single word until it finally made Jenny very disappointed.

"Is this the kind of household you want?" ali muttered in his heart. The man remained silent in his current position. She was completely unwilling to move on to prevent Jenny from tidying up her belongings in the room.