The Beginning of the Marriage
Chapter 25
His steps quickly headed to the road to stop the taxi, fortunately once he got out, a taxi passed, so the woman went straight into it. It was really hot that he saw the scene that was happening. Whether this is called what, but Zia feels uncomfortable again to continue this relationship at a longer stage. If possible, he wanted to tell Zio to just let go.
“Pak, stop here,” said Zia as the car passed in front of the park.
Taxi immediately stopped, Zia gave him some rupiah, then he went out and walked into a quite crowded park. In an empty wooden chair, Zia immediately sat there alone staring at many families and some couples who were spending their days in this park. His two sweeping eyes looked at every little thing that was within reach of his gaze.
“Maybe it is true, that everything should be stopped as soon as possible,” Og Zia, then looked at the ground with a pushy gaze.
Before long, he got up and walked towards the ice cream shop. “Pak, ice cream strawberry one,” Zia said to the middle-aged man of the park's merchant.
“Good, please wait a minute,” he replied kindly.
Zia nodded, then sat down on the plastic chair while looking at the street from where she was with a fairly empty gaze. He had no intention of going home at this time, as being inside the house only reminded him of an unclear relationship.
“It's ice cream.” The waiter gave me a small bowl of ice cream and put it on the table.
Zia immediately picked it up, then started to enjoy it little by little. The sweet taste is very fitting. Zia did not know very well this area, but she just thought that this park is very good, so she stopped by here and it turns out that the ice cream taste also feels very good. For a moment he could forget his problem. Ice cream actually managed to make him forget about Zio for a while.
A few minutes later Zia's device rang, he hastily reached it from the pocket of the blouse, and saw the name ‘Mama Mertua’ on the screen. Both Zia's eyes are rounded, “Wire. Why suddenly call me?” The woman immediately put her spoon on top of the bowl, while her hand shifted the green button to lift it.
“Halo, Ma,” greet Zia by trying to stay calm.
“Halo, Zia. Sorry, did Mama bother you?” tanyakanya.
“No, Ma. I have no work anymore. What's wrong?” ask Zia.
“You know why Zio didn't pick up Mama's phone? Mama has tried it many times but not lifted once, even though the salary is active. Is he home or where?”
“Ehm, for that I do not know, Ma, because Mas Zio is working in his office, ‘kan? I wasn't with him, so I don't know why he didn't pick up Mama's phone. Later try to call his number or his friend, to convey this,” said Zia trying solution.
“Oh okay, thank you, Zia. You see there is an important thing that concerns workers should be immediately informed by him. Where are you now, by the way? Again at home?”
“No, I'm in the park,” he replied reflexively. Zia then patted her own mouth regretting her answer. Why did he say honestly?
“Hah? By himself? What do? You haven't filled up till now, son? Mama thinks you're done, so you have to rest at home.”
“Eh, not yet, Ma.”
“Do you not want to have children?”
“If you want to hurry, Mama also wants to immediately carry a grandson. If there is a problem, you two should see a doctor. Don't take too long, son. Mama is eager to hold a grandchild, Papa is too. So, try your best. Don't waste a chance.” Zio's mother said firmly.
Zia massages her temple instantly, “Good, Ma. Thanks for the suggestion.”
“Ya already, Mama turn it off first. Take care of your health.”
After the connection died, Zia again ate her ice cream quickly. What did her mother-in-law expect? Have kids? Zia and Zio never slept in the same bed. He was completely inexhaustible with this never-ending drama. It felt like just leaving until the time where they had to part arrived, so Zia could be free without pressure.
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Until one o'clock in the afternoon, Zia had just decided to go home after spending a few hours in the park. Before taking the taxi, the woman walked to a cake shop not far from the park to buy a lot of ingredients that she would execute later that night. Zia intends to make a pastry. When his mind is in a mess, only by cooking can his condition return to good.
In addition to giving it to Zio if he wanted, Zia also wanted to give it to Mada as a thank you for helping Zia several times.
He took wheat flour, cornstarch, butter, chocolate bars, sugar, baking powder, and many other things he put in the basket. Not yet know what to make, but he just needs the basic ingredients first.
“Maybe I can make bean cakes and brownies. Hopefully Mada likes it,” he said.
He took it forward, then paid for it at the cashier. When finished, the large crackle he brought out waiting for a passing taxi. But not yet five minutes, a black car that he was very familiar with pulled over and stopped right in front of him. Zia's forehead wrinkled at the car glass that was starting to open and showed Zio who was looking at her with a confused face.
“You haven't been home since?” ask Zio.
“If I'm still here means I haven't come home yet,” he replied half a jutek.
“Come aboard, I want to go home,” take her.
“You're not afraid if someone sees you with me? You are not afraid if someone follows this car and your secret is revealed?” ask Zia with origin.
“They know that you're my high school friend, so it doesn't matter. Come on, come on in. I won't linger at home because I have to go out again. I still have an appointment,” urged Zio.
“Just go home if you hurry,” reply Zia.
“Yes, come on,” the force.
Lazy to argue, Zia finally got into the car and sat in the back. Neither Zia nor Zio objected to that. Zia did not want to sit in front because she was still very upset with today. The past few days, Zio had indeed irritated him. It was very desirable for Zia to talk to him right now to let go of herself and let Zio get busy with anyone, but Zia did not yet have the courage.
While on the road, there was no chatter coming out of the two. Zio did not ask, what would Zia make today, even with Zia who was not interested in asking where Zio would be today. He thought, it's none of their business.