The Heart of Old Menjakaka
79. Greetings from Citra
After taking Gugun away, Jarwo and his friend returned. Both men then blocked Aaron's wrist.
"Take him off!" press Steven as the two men are about to pull Aaron.
"But, Sir. Dia—"
"Let him here!" sergeant Steven. He was still curious about the reason for Aaron's arrival here, because he had once wanted to meet but the man could not because of the busy schedule.
"Mister don't fuck around! What else hit Mr Steven!" threaten Jarwo while pointing his index finger in front of Aaron's face. After that he and his friend released Aaron's hand and then walked away.
"Did your arrival also have anything to do with the divorce suit?" steven asked as he stroked his cheek which felt numb.
"Yes, Sir. Can I sit down?" Aaron looked towards the small chair.
"Please, just sit down."
Aaron nodded and immediately sat there. "I'm here to be Miss Citra's lawyer, sir. And yesterday afternoon I met him. I was asked to take care of her divorce with Father" Harun explained calmly.
"Did Citra say something other than what Gugun said earlier?" Steven was really curious and still did not expect, if Citra could be this close to wanting a divorce. If only because he was not a dream daughter-in-law, Steven would remember if the girl was trying to become the daughter-in-law of his dream Mama. That is also the reason why Citra wants a cooking course.
"She said she was hurt by you. Because I don't want to introduce him to my parents. And he also knew that Mr and Miss Fira had an intention to get married."
Aaron's explanation suddenly made Steven stumble, he looked shocked to hear it.
"Know where he is?"
Steven was very close to the matter. But it's strange, why Citra can know—he thought.
However, a secret that continues to be covered up someday will certainly be revealed. What else Steven's intentions are indirectly evil. Evil because he wants to divorce Citra and then immediately marry Fira, or marry Fira without Citra's knowledge.
Yeah, one of those was Steven's intentions.
Aaron shakes. "I don't know, sir. Miss Citra just said that."
"But how can you agree to it, anyway? I'll marry Citra until she turns 20. That's about three months or four months if it's not wrong. Aye, right?"
"That's true. But the point is three months or now ... You guys are also getting divorced, right, sir? So why delay it." Aaron looked at Steven seriously. "Yes ... it could be if indeed you want to maintain the household, but said Miss Citra also ... You can't love him."
"And you also know that reason because of Dad, Run. My promise to Dad is very heavy."
"Yes, I know. But it's just a deal on paper. You are legally married in the eyes of law and religion. And if for example you break that promise .. that promise will be void."
"That's abort?"
"Yes it's off, Mr. Danu once told me that."
"meaning? And when did you and Dad talk? What dream?" I don't know why the thing Aaron said reminded Steven of his dream. The words were almost the same as what Danu said.
"That's when he asked me to make a marriage contract. He told me .. If you break the key points in the agreement, it means everything is void."
Steven's eyes immediately glared. "Infringe? You mean by touching Citra?"
"Yes, I also already know that Mr and Miss Citra have been having sex."
"From who? Imagery?"
Aaron nodded quickly. "Yes." Yeah."
"Did Gugun know too?"
"I don't know if the problem, yesterday I just talked alone with Miss Citra."
Steven was immediately pensive. I don't know what he's thinking, but his mind is too complicated to explain.
"Can I have some time?" pinta Steven while touching his head which suddenly throbbed pain. The pain is not due to illness, but dizziness.
"Take time for what?"
"I'm confused. I'm afraid I made the wrong decision."
Aaron looked mangosteen. "Now I ask, have you loved Miss Citra?"
Steven shook his head faintly. "I don't know, it doesn't seem to be."
"When with Miss Fira? Did you love him?"
"I don't know either. But ...."
"But what?"
"Everybody's got to have the criteria for a woman's dream, right, Run. Same with me. And I saw ... my dream criteria is in Fira."
"Why then be confused? Let go of Miss Citra. After all, she's not your dream woman, is she?"
"But I can't let go, Run. It feels heavy." Steven shook his head quickly.
"Reason?"
"I was afraid, afraid of his fate. You'll know how Citra's om-om. They're all evil, I'm afraid the image is why-why."
"If you have that problem, you don't have to worry. About the inheritance is safe, as long as no one knows that you are divorced before Miss Citra is 20 years old. And there was Mr. Gugun as well .. he was willing to protect Miss Citra until any time."
"Until any time?" Steven's chest was instantly congested. I don't know why at the end of those words it seemed to make his heart shun. "I mean till when is that what? Is Gugun going to marry Citra after I divorce her?"
Steven shook his head quickly. 'No! I do not want Citra to marry again, especially with Gugun. That can't be!'
"I don't know that either, sir. Eeemm .. okay, I'll give you a few days. I suggest you pray Istikharah only, maybe then you can make a choice." Aaron slowly stood up and allowed his folded coat. "But I don't guarantee it either, yes. If you choose Miss Citra ... she will come back with you."
"Why? Why that?" Steven's eyes immediately glazed over. It feels so sad to hear that.
"A person who is already hurt can forgive, but until any time the pain will always be there, sir. And that makes me doubt, doubt if Miss Citra will give you a chance," explained Aaron, then he reached into a pocket in his suit and gave a small envelope to Steven's hand. "This is from Miss Citra, sir. Then I'm sorry, I hope you get well soon" he said, after which he stepped out of the room.
Steven quickly ripped off the tip of the envelope to retrieve the paper, after which he unfolded it. Inside the paper was a handwriting, and the writing was similar to the writing on the greeting card of a bouquet of flowers.
Not very good, but clear enough to read.
...Om handsome. I'm sorry, yes, that all this time I was always troublesome, annoying and always making Om angry....
...Honestly .. All that I did was not intentionally Om. I could swear....
...I hope Om signs a letter from Om Gugun, yes. And don't think I'm angry. I'm not angry with you....
...I did it because I thought it was the best. I want to see Om happy, always smiling until Om's dimples are visible. Because then Om will be more handsome. Very very handsome....
...And with us parting ... Nor will I feel burdened anymore. I talked to Dad yesterday, asked him for permission and I'm sure he's allowed it. Because he also loves Om and wants Om happy....
...It seems like what Om said first, Om wants to get married again after we get divorced, right? Maybe after this all Om's wishes will be fulfilled, because there is Sapphira on Om's side....
...Thank you for everything, for our moment for one more month. He has become the best husband in the world. But sorry .. if I can't be the best wife yet....
...Greetings from Citra....
Believe me, the image of the letter must have written while crying 😭