Should We Divorce?
32

4 Months later

The sound of a long trumpet became the opening night of the new year at the residence of Ares and Serena. Sparks of fireworks were blasted into the sky with colorful explosions. The euphoria is increasingly festive because all residents of the house join. Two Ares guards held firecrackers that shot into the sky, while Altan pranced happily within Mbok Nunik's reach.

Serena smiled broadly and felt happiness tonight. Already long ago Altan was always chatty about the new year. He had mengultimatum his mother to not put him to sleep first and make a burnt event in the backyard of the house.

Although actually he was not feeling well because from yesterday cheerful and dizzy, he chose not to disappoint his little prince. Moreover, thanks to all this he could see again Ares smiling by his side. Yes, even though the smile is thin and looks inevitably celebrate this new year's night.

As Serena stared at Ares lovingly, Altan suddenly pulled her to burn corn. The boy impatiently told the guards to quickly spread the corn.

Stay Ares himself in the middle of the grass yard with his mind that melanglang buana.

The man put on a faint smile staring at the sky. His eyes implied there was a hope he was really waiting to be granted. His hands could not bear not to take the phone out of his pocket, then type the name of the contact he always looked forward to would contact him every day.

...Sweetheart...

Happy new year, Nye. It's the fourth month you're not here. I just hope you're okay and there's no shortage of anything. One thing you should know, I will wait for you for anything.^^^

^^^I miss you. I miss you so bad.^^^

^^^00:02^^^

Serena, who was holding corn belonging to Altan, felt awkward to see Ares's inertness as if drifting in her mobile phone. I don't know what the man was thinking until his smile that had fractured was now withered again. Though Serena was quite happy because Ares can enjoy tonight. But look at it now? The minim lord of that expression again had his own world. If this is the case, Serena will have to intervene.

"Mbok, please hold the corn with Altan. I'll stay a while."

"Okay, Madam."

Serena rushed to take her place next to Ares. It seems that the man was still cool to look at his phone until he did not realize there was Serena next to him. Actually Serena wanted to snort because she was ignored. Even if he could, he wanted to grab Ares' cell phone and throw it into the Straits of Malacca. But if it is remembered its mission to make Ares smile again, it seems like the things above will only be looking to die.

Feeling that there was no preparation to make Ares look at her, Serena took the first step by kissing her husband's left cheek.

Booms!

It worked! Ares looks!

Yes, even though there is an additional accent of his glaring eyes.

"Good new year, baby. Hopefully in this new year we can get better again and spend the year after year together continue."

There was no response from Ares. He was still too shocked to kiss her on the cheek. What the hell was Serena's sudden action? Did he not see many people here? Why is he so spoiled like a monkey?

"Diem's cigarette? Answer, dong." Ares' arm was shaken.

"What the hell are you, anyway? Crazy maen kissed me earlier? Not ashamed of what others think?"

"Who's too late? Their men are busy burning corn."

Ares neutralized his angry look while watching the people here one by one. "Yes just. I don't like private things like public consumption."

"Ooooh," Serena smiled idly. "So if you're in a private room?"

Ares' teeth again churned in annoyance. This woman is really yes. "Tau ah's. It's gone out there."

"Well, how come you move aside? People still want to be with you."

"Whatever."

Serena flickered in the arms of Ares. In silence he thought what was Ares thinking right now? Is it the same with him who was repeating his good times with Ares first? Ares was so loving her.

"Res, I'm really serious about my prayer," Serena's eyes looked forward. "I want our relationship to be like it was again and even better. I want us to keep together until anytime and mengelewatin like grief together. Please don't leave me again. I don't know if I can hold out for the second time or not."

In silence Ares felt his heart warm. The last four months Serena has turned into a person who always does her best. Serena filled her days full of love. Ares sometimes felt his heart wound slowly recovering from being watered with affection. But at one time, he also did not dismiss the shadow of Serena's betrayal so eternal in memory. 

The views of the two met as Serena looked up. Serena had no idea what Ares was thinking right now, all she knew was that she felt such deep love for her husband.

"I love you, Res," she whispered softly. "I love you more than you know."

The strong wind that blows their hair does not necessarily break their gaze that is full of meaning. The coldness of the night that is getting thicker actually makes both of them seem to drown in their eyes.

Ares raised his face. Intending to grab the wife's thin and ripe lips. Serena also gave the green light. His eyes closed slowly feeling the night swish and the warmth of Ares' breath in front of his face.

Tics.

Serena's eyes in open contact felt the water fall on her forehead. He stared at the sky. The rain spots that initially came one by one turned into an irresistible splash.

"Rain!" voice screeching. "Come in, Res. Altan let's go in. Ujan, honey."

Serena ran to her son but Altan refused to be invited in.

"I want to play in the rain."

"No. You'll be sick later, you."

"Just a minute, Mommy. Please."

"Actane..."

The boy ran over to Ares and pulled the father's hand as if seeking a defense. "Bapi let's play rain. Temenin Altan. Altan wants to play water. Yeah, Pi, huh? Pliiiii?"

Ares glanced at Serena who seemed to object. But clearly he couldn't resist Altan. So he decided, well he'll play rain.

Altan prancing happily. He pulled Ares' hand into the middle of the field. Jumping like a child in general who likes the rain. Ares smiled wider than that. Really, nothing could make him happier than to see Altan laughing happily as well.

Unexpectedly, the boy pulled Serena along in his fun. Hold hands and make a circle pattern.

Ares and Serena looked at each other with their hands together. His second smile appeared even though Ares still looks rather prestige.

...• • • • • ...

Serena hugged his arm after coming out of Altan's room. He felt a little shivering and his body was getting worse. Maybe this is because his wet shirt hasn't been replaced because he took care of Altan first. It seems after in the room he will take a warm bath and go to sleep. It will make her body better.

Upon entering his bedroom he saw Ares smoking and watching the rain behind the balcony door. Serena wondered why Ares had not changed her wet clothes.

"Snacks not changed?" He asked while glancing at the walk closet to pick up clothes.

After picking up one nightgown long enough to cope with the cold, Serena is shocked by the presence of Ares who is already standing in front of the walk closet door.

Ares was silent. And that made Serena wonder. The man looks nothing like usual.

"Res."

Serena grew nervous as Ares's gaze skinned her from top to bottom. Stares like...

"Eh?" Serena flinched as Ares pulled her waist closer.

Ares looked at him deeply. Full damba. Now Serena knew the meaning of that gaze.

The man pulled Serena's wet hair back. Geliyar amused Serena felt when Ares' index finger spread from her cheek to her neck. Serena instinctively tilted her head slightly and made it so easy for Ares to hold her and touch her neck.

"Sh." shush." Serena whimpered feeling Ares' warm lips touch her wet skin.

Ares kissed, went back to the kiss, then sniffed behind Serena's ear.

"Res." Serena just remembered she wasn't feeling well. Her body is so limp.

"Hm?" It was so sexy in Serena's ears.

"I'm..." Serena's voice was choked. Does he have to say he's not feeling well? But he could not resist Ares. Pity Ares if he has to hold back his passion.

So at this time, Serena let Ares touch her body. The nightgown he had just picked up fell to the floor as he had to cover Ares' neck who suddenly kissed his lips. His kiss felt full of lust until Serena difficult to compensate. His hands also immediately guerrilla everywhere giving a squeeze that makes Serena moan.

Truly, Serena felt completely overwhelmed as Ares pulled her knee-length dress to strip her. The flash of passion so alive in her eyes saw the body of Serena who lived in an internal bandage look wet.

Ares scavenged Serena's body and laid on the bed. Seeing Serena in a resigned condition with both legs wide open, she felt very hot even though her entire clothes were still wet. He passed the t-shirt he was wearing to the floor. While kneeling at the center of Serena's legs she unbuttoned her pigtails and made her slump to the thigh. The core of his body twitched. He can't stand it anymore.

That night, on the eve of the new year and noisy by the sound of rain, the two men spewed out their passion. Cold because of the weather, hot because their bodies continue to jerk, some are weak because they do not feel well, and there is a longing Ares on Anye that he channeled to Serena.

Everything melts into one.

"Miss you're... Carnation." Ares whispers in the rest of his release.

...• • • • • ...

Serena tightened the grip on the blanket that rolled her body while looking at Ares who was still asleep. The morning after last night's rain brought the air colder than usual. Serena is stunned into silence given their incredible hot romance.

To be honest since the last four months they have been used to having intercourse. The beginnings are a bit stiff, but then get used to themselves as time goes on. Often Ares asks, and Serena happily allows it.

Every time you have sex, Serena always feels her old Ares has returned. The gentle one, who touched him with feelings, whose gaze was full of love despite being covered in napsu. That's why Serena always felt loved by Ares so deeply.

Last night, for the first time, Serena did not feel it all in their wrestling session. Ares looked very lustful and lost control. The movement is fast and makes Serena's merry body become a bit pained.

Serena initially berated him for thinking Ares could not resist the drugs after a week they were not having sex. But at the end of their romance, Ares snarls out a name that immediately makes Serena understand that Ares misses not himself, but others, his body is only as a channeling desire.

Carnations.

A name he hadn't heard in four months. The name he thought was gone, and Ares threw it away from his life. So rarely is the name called, Serena to guess what relationship Ares with her is over? Ares never came home again. Ares never went to a club again. Serena also never again smelled the scent of women's perfume on Ares' shirt.

For a moment, that thought made him feel safe. He really enjoyed his role as a real wife and mother. Everything slowly returned to normal. In addition to having sex again, Ares is also not as old as before. Ares so it's easier to soften not as cruel as before. It's just that, the nature of his speech is difficult Serena returned as before. Aresnya now more prestige.

Serena thinks that at the beginning of this new year there will be better changes than that. But apparently, making Ares turn away is not as easy as it sounds. How hard should Serena try? Is his effort still less persistent? When will Ares be able to return to his full possession as he once was?

Honestly, Serena was jealous of Carnations. Carnations can win the heart of Ares without the need for a half-dead effort like him.

Carnations exist, even when they are not there.

Serena's hands stretched out rubbing the husband's jaw. "Res, is it that hard for you to forget him?"

...• • • • •...

Remnants of raindrops fall from worn-out, black-mossed tiles. A simple house in the style of Javanese people looks so calm and quiet from the frenetic capital.

From the inside, it looks like a traditional middle-aged woman with a bun in her hair, carrying a tray of steaming chicken porridge that she just made. Double-tap the door of a room, then enter after pushing the door.

The smile on his wrinkled lips emanated seeing a girl lying quietly on her wooden bed. He herded his body closer to the girl, then sat down on the side of the bed.

"How is he, Nduk? Already better?"

Anye smiled weakly. "Good, Mbah."

"Thankful thank goodness. Mbah made chicken porridge for you. Deliberately made in the style of Jakarta in order to treat your homes the same city. The recipe Mbah see from the HP of your bulek. In my opo is the name of which there are such videos?"

"YouTube, Mbah." Oh." Anye chuckles small.

"Well that. Here, let's eat it. Let the spit heal. Let me want to go again like a child. Carnations are tired of the stuff?"

"Yes, Mbah."

"Mbah bribe. God willing it feels similar in Jakarta."

One mouthful Anye received with a smile and in her bed. The porridge would be nice if the mouth wasn't this bitter. The smell would also be so delicious if only he could smell it. But, this was the situation he had to live in during these four months. No taste, no scent.

Pshh! It's not covid ya readers HAHA

Sometimes, Anye felt her life was no longer in black and white. Every day can only greet the morning through the window, spend the afternoon fixed on the bed, feel the afternoon when the children were crowded playing, lamenting the night by missing Ares.

"Nduk, opo yo think again want to go back to Jakarta. Your condition has not fully recovered yet, it still needs a lot of rest. Don't live in your own Mbah house?"

The porridge in her mouth Anye swallowed slowly. His arm still looks weak.

"Bah, Anye is very happy to be back here and stay with Mbah. To be honest, in Anye's condition Anye more need a quiet place like this than the crowd of Jakarta. But, Mbah, there are a few things Anye should finish there. Anye's afraid she won't have time if not now."

Mbah's face that still looks objected, then makes Anye reach for the wrinkled hands of the grandmother in his grip.

"It's just for a minute. Anye just needs to see someone. Before it was all over, Anye could not calm down. Anye has to finish first. Mbah's a permit, right?"

Mbah Marinah sighed. "Yeah... Mbah can opo anyway if that is what you want? If you think that's best, yo wis, just do it. Just pick it up, please take good care of yourself. Remember health. Here Mbah must continue to pray for you."

"Thank you, Mbah."

Anye smilingly looked at the window showing a peaceful morning in Jogjakarta. His feelings immediately warmed up to see the picture of him and Ares running under the rain after returning home from school during High School.

"I'll be back for you, Res."