THE MOUNTAINEER'S STRUGGLE
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Judis's car entered the yard. Slender. The house was as if it was uninhabited. Ayu often comes home late on the grounds of campus activities. But Judis knew he wanted to avoid it and forget his heart.

The gazebo that is usually crowded with neighboring children is now empty. There was no laughing or boisterous shouting of the boy playing there.

Usually every day, if Ayu is there then the neighbors gather together to chat. Just babysitting in front of home. Some time ago the house was like a halfway house never deserted. Ayu is happy to entertain them even if only with a simple small meal and fresh tea water served for free.

The swimming pool next to the house looks empty. Usually Ayu sits reading a book on the edge while carrying food. Waiting for Judis to return home. No more coffee and snacks on the table. Just ripples of water and floating trash dotted the corner there.

The living room that is usually made a spoiled place is also no longer there is anyone.

The family room where watching TV and arguing over Chanel's favorite is also quiet. Without the TV on.

Thirst leads Judis into the kitchen. Ayu's favorite place to prepare food for her. Sometimes cooking together. Usually Mak Inah will scream annoyed when food ingredients become guyonan. Flour and eggs are spilled everywhere. Now the kitchen looks very neat and clean, just like before Ayu became a resident of the house.

Sayup Yudis heard the sound of a distilled lute. The typical mystical music of Sundanese so heart-wrenching. His clinking voice seemed to tear at the heart.

Judis walked closer to the source of the voice. Judis and Ayu's room, which had been abandoned for more than a month.

Judis was in the doorway. There was the sound of Ayu crying in between the sound of the clang of the lute. I saw their wedding video. The crying becomes more, when the video is playing the marriage certificate. Sounded legitimate.

Judas hugged his wife.

"I'm sorry, baby."

Ayu just shut up. No contact or pushing against the body of Judis. His eyes were empty. Tears running down the cheeks.

"Don't shut up like this, get angry with me. Snap me. Hit, baby. Claws or drag is fine too. But please don't be silent."

Judis took Ayu's hand. He slapped his face as hard as possible. His face was also flushed by Ayu's hands. Ayu was still without reaction.

Judis framed his wife's face with both hands. Staring into his eyes. Wiping away the rushing tears slid down the cheeks that looked extremely tapered. Ayu returned that look. A month they can't be so close like this. This time their eyes were looking at each other.

Together in one roof but so blocked the bulkhead. It was as if there was a gap between the two. The steep cliffs become a communication barrier.

Two circles of clear water flowed back at the end of the net. It was as if Ayu's eyes were saying, why?

"We end it all. Just divorce. We love each other enough. Enough to hurt each other."

Judis was not surprised by his wife's request. Take a deep breath. Tight chest.

"Are you sure you want to do that?"

Ayu quiet.

Why say that, brother? Not refuse. Don't you know, if I can't be separated from you for a second. What if we split up forever?

"I know you're not sure, because in your heart I'm still enthroned. You don't want to lose me, Ayu."

Ayu allowed in his heart. Unspoken in oral.

"We can't go on like this, we have to end it all here. Had enough. For over a month, my brother thought I didn't exist. Don't add to the sins, go! Marry her. Adventure enough. Are you not tired of adventuring love from a bachelor? Enough Ayu's savedari so no one else gets hurt."

Judis took a deep breath.

"We had a hard time together before we got married. Brother please we can join hands together to face this matter."

"Different, Brother. If Ayu used to advance in the vanguard because brother did not do. Now, Ayu's eyes become witnesses to brother and Risma in the mall together. Ayu's ears heard directly, brother spent the night with her. This race also bears witness to how cold Big Brother's attitude is. Never mind, not much of a reason." Ayu threw away her face. Sickened.

Judis stroked the sick chest.

"You know who the girl who was the victim of the KDRT that my sister helped me all this time?"

Stupid, no matter who he is, he has no business. Don't think about other people's problems. The problems themselves are many. Gerrutu Ayu at heart.

"Risma is that woman, then ..."

"Fell in love and have a forbidden relationship" Ayu said.

Judis stroked the chest. Trying to calm down.

"One day I went home and found Risma wanted to be tricked by two delinquents on the road. Qadarullah, have to help him again.

He was in severe shock also under the influence of alcohol. Defression and mengacau suicidal because of the reality of life that does not match expectations.

I'm confused how. There's no way I'm gonna let him die. What if he acts stupid?"

Judis stopped talking. Seeing Ayu who was starting to focus on hearing his words. His eyes tried to guess where the husband said.

"It was late, that night. The house is usually dark. Just dim. I don't know if you're not home. All day I was busy at the operating table, without checking the cell phone I turned off. So I do not know if the house is empty." again Judis stopped. As if I could not continue the word.

Ayu just kept quiet without interrupting. Confused about where her husband's story was going.

"I put my guesthouse in the guest room. Intentionally didn't wake you. Afraid of making a scene. The intention is, tomorrow morning will tell and explain everything. However, he was stalking behind and it happened that he did not want."

"When did you become a drunk?"

"What?! I'm drunk?"

"Yes, only someone who is under the influence of alcohol does not recognize his own wife. Stupid!!!" ayu said grumpily.

"I miss you. It's been a long time since I gave you an inner living, so I did. I don't know what demon possessed that moment. Honestly never, I want to betray. You're the only one in the heart, now and forever."

Ayu looked away fed up.

"I'm sorry, that's why I haven't been in our dispute ever since. Not because I don't love you, or I hate you. Only I feel this self is so despicable. That is why I no longer touch you who are so holy. How can I sleep in our showdown if the shadow of that night continues to haunt."

Judis began to sob. This is the last resort, the last attempt to save his family. Whether it works or not. Judis doesn't care. As long as Ayu knew, what was really going on. Judis prostrated at the feet of his wife, the only woman whom Judis loved and loved.

Ayu couldn't see her husband kissing his feet.

"Don't do it, brother!"

Ayu raised Judis's face with both palms. Looking closely at such a thin and unkempt face. Ayu only realized that the face of Judis mustache was not taken care of. Seeing that Judis was not lying and was greatly tormented.

"Your place is not there, but here, in my heart."

Slowly, he clutched the head of Judis in his chest. Your place is not in the feet, but in the heart. Maybe we'll split up, your name won't change. Perhaps fate will present another name, but your throne will not be replaced.

They hugged. Ayu remembered my father's message last night before the wedding day.

"Household neng teu saendah creation. Inhaled will jack up the slope of Jeung Gulf. Sometimes package Jeung batur sakasur, dulurku, Oge papada batur. Omat tong talobeh's. Tong ngarasa by scarecrow. Peupeujeuh caroge sanes almighty sinless god. Cing asak hampura's. So that langgeng salawasna. Geuing Mun is wrong to leave ka asalna. Another hartosna cicing anjeun Oge kudu can nangtukeun likep.

Translate:

Neng, household life is not as beautiful as dreams. Will encounter many obstacles and obstacles. Sometimes quarrels with friends, relatives or neighbors. Many relented. Don't feel right yourself. Husbands are not godless without sin. Many forgive to be forever. Remind if it is wrong to go back to the original. It does not mean always being quiet. You also need to be able to take a stand.

Ayu did not trust Yudishthira one hundred percent. But, also never saw her husband lie while married. Her life has been as sweet as honey. Until it must taste the bitter bile when Risma comes like a lightning that destroys. That's why Ayu believed.

"Why do you think I'm in love with Risma. You also know how beautiful and perfect Cindy looks. He was much more perfect compared to Risma. You see I prefer you. Because I can't move to another heart. I love you dead."

"What if Ayu can't give you a child." Ayu's voice sounded so bitter.

"With or without the little one never crossed the intention of sharing love. We can be happy without children, Yu. I'll make sure of that."

"What about Papa? You are the only heir to the big name Hadi Wijaya. If you have no children, then the big name Hadi Wijaya will end. I'm willing in honey, brother. Just don't play behind my back. You can marry a woman of choice, anyone. With Risma too. He was my best friend in high school."

Judis was aghast and took off her embrace. Shocked if it turns out Risma is Ayu's best friend.

"Your best friend's guesthouse?"

"Yes, he was my best friend when Aliyah. If you don't see Risma at our reception. That's because he was married for his MBA. That's why I didn't invite him."

Judis silent.

"Risma is very good at High School. Popular, supple, friendly. I don't know why I could change and make a fatal mistake. Even now take off the hijab."

"Here, don't mention his name again. Sister hate. Just talk about something else. Don't think much of anything else. We will be given many fruits of love, only we must be patient. That time will come we just have to be patient and diligent."

Tok to tok.

The sound of the call followed the sound of knocking on the door. Mak Inah called Ayu.

"Well, sorry there are guests waiting in the living room. He said his friend, Ayu," said Mak Inah behind the door.

"Yes, Mom. Ayu is coming soon. Say wait," Ayu replied.

Mak Inah's footsteps sounded away.

"Sister should meet first. Ayu wants to make an appearance. Shy shuffle."

Judis rushed towards the living room after tidying up her appearance.

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Judis was stunned to see a woman with a hijab and trousers sitting in the living room.

Looks fashionable. So compatible with his long shirt and jeans.

"Risma ?!" pekik Ayu was shocked when he saw the guests who had come.

...What happens next. Guess what hayo is. Curious. Let's see the front part. ...

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