Replying to the Betrayal of my Husband
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Why does that sound still affect my feelings? Could it be a sign that I really won't be able to forget Rima? Yeah, I'm just getting ruined.

"Rama, why stay quiet? You want to talk to susan again?" Rima spoke like there was no burden, he didn't even ask me.

"No-no, I. I mean there's something I want to tell you." I speak starkly, really these lips feel heavy saying. Because, I know what we're going to talk about is only going to hurt my heart. "Now, my mother and I are in front of your house. But, you're not home."

"Oh, yes. We're at dad's house. You know. I've told you everything. My mom and dad knew we were separated."

I briefly closed my eyes, what Rima said was like embers burning my body. Why can't I accept this reality?

"Speak my apologies to my father and mother. Really, I regret everything. I didn't even deliver you directly to them. If I may want to come and apologize."

"It seems that's not necessary. At first, my mom and dad were angry. But I managed to calm them down. For now it's better not to come see my parents." Rima's words are like representing her parents. I know they're very disappointed and hate me now.

"Yes, okay. But, say my regards to him. Even though we're divorced, I hope we're still on good terms."

Rima did not answer a word. Perhaps, it is still hard to forgive my stupidity and mistakes.

"I'm good, Mom. Is there a mother too? Mom, how are you?" I'm grateful that Rima still wants to talk to mom, even asking for news.

"Mother is not well without you. Rima. please forgive mom." Mom's getting sobbing. "Mom is evil to you."

"Easy, Mom. We don't talk about that anymore. I have forgiven you" replied Rima. I don't know if she's there crying or not. The woman's voice was still very calm. There were no cries I heard. Perhaps, Rima was happy to live her life outside the house that had been restraining her.

"But, the mother has not been able to forgive herself. Mom has hurt you so much. I compare you to Citra and your two brothers-in-law who are far away. Now, I got the reward."

Mother did not continue her words, her chest seemed very tight.

"Drink first, Mom. I need to calm down."

I refused the mineral water I gave you. "Both of your brothers-in-law are in debt, all their property is confiscated and sold for their needs, it turns out that you are not a stingy, but those who are too royal to spend money just to be stylish. Mother has really misjudged. In fact, the image that I thought was better than you wasn't that good." Mother's cry is increasingly sounding bitter, yes what we regret now is no longer meaningful.

"I don't want to blame anyone anymore. Neither did Rama. We have our own destiny to live, maybe it's the best for us. I hope we can get better and take the wisdom of all this. I can only forgive, but I can't be mother's daughter-in-law anymore." Rima's words made the tears of mother's regret even more swift.