SUFFERING AN EMPTY SON-IN-LAW
Get out of the house

The rain finally really fell.

Shortly after Hilwa left her ex-husband's house. Yes, ex. Since the word talak Hilwa is no longer the wife of Reno religiously. Mr. Dedi went home with tightness in his chest. He can't do anything if fate has spoken. Even though he had predicted this breakup before, still if he saw it directly, his heart could not withstand the tightness in his chest. Seeing the departure of a very dear daughter-in-law.

"How Mas, is Hilwa okay. Reno didn't do anything, did she?" mr. Diki's question represents everyone's heart. Mr. Dedi could only shake slowly. "What do you mean. Please explain everything. We're just afraid something will happen to Hilwa." insisted Mr. Diki. "Hilwa has left the house, and he can no longer be in our midst" said Mr. Dedi finally.

"What does uncle mean? why did Brother Hilwa leave? where the rain is like this again." worried Amira. "He was right uncle. Outside it was raining, what if Hilwa-" said Ivan hanging, "I'll find him." Ivan rushed to snatch the keys to his car. "I'm coming with sister." cried Amira. No one dared to stand in the way of Ivan and Amira, for they were equally worried.

No one is blaming Hilwa here. Because what happened earlier, was purely a misunderstanding. Bu Tika and his wife, Mr. Diki, were witnesses. If Ivan really entered Hilwa's room because he wanted to clean himself up. And Ivan explained to everyone, when he entered there was no Hilwa in the room. Reno's the one who's really wrong here. He assumed it himself and caused this misunderstanding to occur.

As for Reno, she cried roaring in the room. At this time Stefani was at home. turns out he came out because he was looking for food. "What's wrong with you, brother? why are you like this?, say something. Don't confuse me." Stefani. She looked at her husband who was banging on the edge of the bed and crying roared without any words she said. "Hilwa is gone. The wife I loved so much, has now left me." That's all Reno can say.

"What?! Hilwa is gone. Leaving this house forever means?, ahh finally. She left too, and I became Reno's only wife." Stefani cheered inwardly.

"Yes, it's brother. Don't you think about him anymore. There will be me and our son. I make sure we'll be happy without him." Stefani casually said. "What did you say? it's not that easy to forget Stefani. And this is because of you too. Because you were the beginning of the destruction of my household with Hilwa." now Reno's eyes turned sharp. There was a flash of anger from each of his words. "I-I'm sorry, brother. I didn't mean to talk like that. Really." Stefani was starting to get scared. "If you're not present in my life, maybe Hilwa is still with me. And she's still my wife." Reno said, cornering Stefani on the bed. "Sister, don't be like this. There's a child in my womb." Stefani stumbled from fear. He deliberately said the word, for fear that Reno would do what he did not want. "Ahhh shit!" Reno rubbed her face rough. He ruffled his hair in frustration.

Reno also finally went to look for Hilwa's whereabouts, knowing outside it was raining. And he believes his wife is raining on the streets.

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While Hilwa when he was down the highway. The rain fell down hard. He did not have time to shelter and instead let his body in the rain.

He tried to cool down his body, hoping that the rain could dampen all his troubled thoughts. "I'm sure my father and mother will support my decision, right?, they even know how I am right now. C'mon Hilwa. This is the beginning, not the end for you" he murmured in his own encouragement.

The rain that kept pouring down did not stop Hilwa from stepping her feet. But over time Hilwa's body shivered, he only realized his condition now. When he wanted to cross the road, suddenly a black car blocked his way and almost touched Hilwa's body.

Ckit it! the sound of car tires rubbing against asphalt. Hilwa turned to the steering wheel of the car. But his view is not clear.

He opens the car door and tells Hilwa to get into his car. "Come in. He will take you." he asked. Hilwa followed him. Because his body is now soaked. "Sorry Mas. Hilwa's body was all wet, so wet Mas Andre's car" he said, which was not pleasing. They are currently sitting in the car seat. "Don't think. What matters is that you are not in the rain right now. Here's a towel, put it on to help dry your body." Andre was the one who gave me the little towel that was in his car. "Please." replied Hilwa.

A moment of silence. No one dared to start a conversation between them. They are just struggling with their own thoughts. "Where should you go, Wa?" ask Andre at last. "To Hilwa's parents' house alone" he answered briefly. There are so many questions Andre wants to ask. But he hesitated, afraid to make Hilwa feel uncomfortable. But from the characteristics of Hilwa who carries a sizable bag. She must have been out of her husband's house. Butwhy? and what's up?. That question did not dare to come out of Andre's mouth.

"Mas knows Hilwa's parents' house?" asked Hilwa who was surprised, because Andre did not ask at all and seemed to have memorized. "That's when I nganter your parents. Time you forgot." cried Andre. Hilwa patted her forehead, "oh yeah. Sorry Mas, Hilwa did not remember him too much at that time. And I'm sorry, I even know what Hilwa's life is like. Hilwa's life is very sad, isn't it?" he said softly and immediately bowed. It was eager for Andre to embrace Hilwa's body and calm the girl down.

"Don't think like that. I think you're tough enough to deal with all your problems." That's the only word that comes out of Andre's mouth.

The car finally arrived at Hilwa's parents' yard. "Let's go first. At home there must be a father." take Hilwa. Of course Andre did not reject him, because he also wanted to know what happened to Hilwa at this time.

The two men broke through the rain and entered the terrace. "Assalamu'alaikum" cried Hilwa and knocked on the door. Not long the door was open. "The heat! are you here, son?" Said Mrs Tini. "Let's go in. Eh there's Andre's son too, let's go in son." take Ms. Tini and get Hilwa's wet bag.

Upon entering the house, seeing his father sitting in the living room chair, Hilwa could not help but cry that he had been holding back. "Father . ." exclaimed Hilwa softly and kneeled at the feet of Mr. Marna who was sitting on a chair. Mr. Marna was surprised why his daughter got here like this. "You why son. And why are your clothes soaked in gini?" ask Marna sir. "I'm sorry Hilwa sir. Hilwa has failed." that's all Hilwa can say.

Deg. Everyone understood Hilwa.

"Easy-after. Don't be like this. You are not wrong, son. It's already destiny. Never blame yourself for what happened." said Mr. Marna. "Yes Hilwa. Instead we are happy, you can finally release yourself. Rest assured there will be happiness that will welcome you." said Ms. Tini who sat next to her husband.

Andre who had been sitting on a chair since then, just silently watched. He hasn't found the red thread yet. Whether Hilwa has completely separated from Reno or just out of his house.

"Did Reno and your father-in-law know that you left that house?" ask Ms. Tini. Hilwa nodded, "Has it been-" said Mr. Marna hanging he hesitated to ask her. "Sir Reno has dropped a talaq for Hilwa, sir." replied Hilwa lirih.he can already guess where the direction of his father's question.

Everyone who was there, took a deep breath. They really thought this would happen. But still, they looked on pity at the girl who was very young and had to bear the status of a widow at her current age. "Path boy. Don't look back. The past let it pass. Open a new page, and be confident in your destiny to come. God willing there will be a beautiful destiny for you." said Mr. Marna sage.

"Yes! eventually. Hilwa is alone. Can I get close to ya?. Ahh no-no, let him enjoy his solitude first. I cannot be rash in my actions. Later Hilwa even away, if I get into his life at this time." cried Andre in his heart.