The Charm of The Twins
51 Arumi Mayang Dahayu

That night Melisa sat pensively on the balcony of her room. He holds a warm cup of tea. While occasionally he sipped the tea to warm his stomach that one day he did not taste. He again imagined the time, when he was actually good friends with Broto and his wife, the mother of Broto actually wanted his son and daughter-in-law separated.

The Flashback

The night that Broto's wife was about to give birth, Broto's mother came to a hospital. Melisa who is the best friend of a couple accidentally saw Mother Broto's car out on a night with heavy rain. He followed the car too. Arriving at a private hospital, it would be surprising when Melisa heard the conversation of Broto's mother to someone at the hospital.

"Bring the baby over here right now, and get the baby's affidavit out." Broto's Mother.

He appears to be handing over an envelope that Melisa can confirm if it is money.

Shortly afterwards, a woman appeared carrying a tiny baby wrapped in green bedong cloth. Broto's mother went from the hospital holding the tiny baby, which she hadn't even seen. Melisa pulled her body on the hospital pole when Broto's mother passed her. He did not expect what he saw. A mother can separate her daughter-in-law and her child just because she did not approve of their marriage from the beginning. Even that night a new baby is born safely and nothing less must be separated from its mother.

Melisa followed the woman who brought the baby, but when she arrived at a delivery room. Several nurses and doctors were panicked, 20 minutes after Broto's wife gave birth. The woman is now giving birth to a baby girl again. Yeah, Broto has twins. But the unwise attitude and dirty heart of a mother-in-law kept the fate of the baby apart from their mother and father. Even Broto only knew his wife died from giving birth to their baby.

Since that night, Broto's wife did not want to get to know and meet her mother-in-law. It was enough for him to live with his daughter. She and her daughter did not know that night, she gave birth to twins. Only Melisa knows, she's a living witness to the story that began that night. From then on, he always gave money for the needs of Broto's ex-wife for his needs and the child. Even as an adult, he sends people to recruit Broto's outcast daughter to become an agent. Because she grew up to be a smart girl. He did it because the salary of a large enough agent, Melisa hoped that Princess Broto could live better. Because Broto considers Cash money that is sometimes in the millions is often withdrawn by Melisa is considered for the wife to have fun or poya-foya. Though the money Melisa gave to the friend for the needs of her and her baby, she even agreed to marry Broto because Broto's wife knew during college Melisa also harbored a taste, not to mention the mother-in-law who always compared herself to Melisa. When Broto's wife died, Melisa married Broto.

Arumi Mayang Dahayu, never met Melisa. But he often sends word by email. Arumi only knows if her mother has a good friend to continue to support her. At that time Melisa was the one who asked Broto's wife to give the same name with the name of their daughter who was with Broto.

Flashback Off

"Anyway you run from Broto's life, if destiny wants you back. So now destiny brings your daughter to this house, she meets her father. May you calm down there Lana..." Melisa muttered while closing her eyes. He did not expect if all this time his best friend did not want to go back to meet Broto, did not want to return to be the daughter-in-law of the house.

He didn't want his son to meet his father. That day, fate brought Arumi Mayang Dahayu meet Subroto aka Broto.

"Oh, so you already know if Lana has children other than Mayang? Br3hsek you're Melisa! You separated me from my son!" Broto said with emotion.

Broto intended to ask about a boyfriend who was examined by Melisa this afternoon but he heard clearly Melisa's murmur about Mayang or Lana's child.

Feel years of enduring just because it keeps the sacred promise of marriage. Surviving because of love for the husband. Survive covering up all the decay of Broto's mother so that the disgrace of the dead woman remains closed. That night Melisa started to feel tired. He can no longer be silent.

That night Broto seemed to repeat his mistakes in the past. Trusting what his mother says without finding out the truth. He even had to fight with Broto many times when his mother-in-law was still alive. Because she's not pregnant. But because of seeing the little Mayang, Melisa did not have the heart to leave the house just because she felt uncomfortable.

"Just make the same mistake Subroto Dirgantara! I won't shut up anymore. If you really feel that something is separating you from Lana, then she is your mother! The girl who always has a sweet face in front of you. Rotten tetali behind you!" Melisa's speech held back her cries and emotions.

He walked into a closet. He gives her an envelope and is handing over the last letter Lana gave to him. The contents of the letter he asked Melisa to keep her daughter's secret. He did not want his daughter to return to the house where the owner had dumped her.

A letter stating that his mother is at the end of her old days. Before he died. He apologized to Broto. He felt that his karma had separated Lana and Broto so that he and Melisa could not have children anymore.

"If I wasn't there then! Then today you will not be able to still see your flesh and blood! And look at the millions of money I've pulled in this cash!" All receipts of hospital payments, home contracts and Arumi's school fees are considered by Arumi is a scholarship precisely that all Melisa did.

He never met Arumi. He only communicates via email. He did not expect if the girl could be cut in half with Mayang. He thinks Lana's son has a happy Australian id.

Melisa left Broto alone. The man read the two letters. He even cried at his old age. He cried over what his mother had done to his household. He was sad because all this time he considered his wife was not a good woman so never once he visited the tomb of his ex-wife.

And deep sadness, he never reciprocated the affection of the wife who continued to accompany him until the age of twilight. Even one of his children he kept from his mother's dirty hands. Even in the letter of the mother, if there was no Melisa then maybe Mayang had been entrusted in the orphanage. But because of Melisa, Mayang was still brought home by Subroto's mother.

When Subroto cried out of regret. His surviving daughter was crying over a man. The man was very hot body temperature. He seems to be delirious sometimes. The infusion hose installed in Ammar's hand still continues to drain the liquid for growth. Suddenly the door of the room opened.

"You here? I'm looking for you in your room. There's only your friend and his son." Said Melisa who was standing at the end of the door.

Arumi turned towards Melisa .

"Why is his body still hot?" Arumi asked who looked back at Ammar.

Marvin who was on the right side of his boss just stared at Melisa in surprise. Who is that woman.

"She's lacking fluids seems dehydrated, and also her body needs medication that I have to put in by injection. Relax, tomorrow he'll be healthy." Said Melisa who is now on the side of Arumi.

"Tell me why we're being held here! What's our fault?" Ask Marvin.

He is confused if the restraint is Alex's group, but they are treated well after Arumi meets Mr. Broto. They were given decent rooms and luxurious dining herbs.

"I am not worthy of answering. In two days we will find the answer. Now rest. Oya don't try to escape because we're on one island now. Then you'll be in vain." Say melisa while checking the infusion hose on Ammar's hand.

Melisa glanced towards Ammar and Arumi.

"Is he your girlfriend?" Melisa asked Arumi.

Arumi turned to Melisa.

"Bu-Not. He saved my life twice. I owe him my life." Said Arumi while looking at Ammar.

The new Subroto is about to enter Ammar's room as he searches for Arumi in his room but his daughter is not there. He heard clearly what his daughter said.

"Thank God for sending good people to my son. I'm sorry I have this dirty heart. I'm sorry Melisa, even when you're hurt you still pay attention to my flesh and blood." Broto said in his heart.

Dissast Broto is happy that his daughter is still alive, even though one of his daughters has died. One mother was worried waiting for Ammar's return.

"Mas, Ammar never went to stay anywhere without giving word or asking for permission." Said Ayra who was in her husband's arms.

Heart's fidgeting. He realized that afternoon was waiting for his son to come home. But Ammar did not give any news, no mobile phone he and Marvin no one can be contacted. Not yet finished the problem of Ibrahim who is still in search of his existence. He was worried about the firstborn.

"Calm Ay... Ammar is fine." Bram.

But the man tried to calm his wife. Some of Marvin's employees have told him that his son and assistant were brought in by a group of people and were with two women from Australia.

"I'm not gonna let our kids get hurt, Ay."

"Let's wait after 24 hours we call the police." Bram.

Ayra still resuscitated her head on the husband's chest. Hope to retreat from the political scene to live tenag. He was tested through his family. Through children. That's life. When many people have no children. Precisely who has children will be confused with all the affairs of children. This world is indeed a place of problems and struggles to solve them with science and patience.