The Pearl of Ternista
The Illness that Shaka Hides

In the sheet of paper, it is written clearly the results of the examination of the disease suffered by Shaka. Apparently, she has syphilis— a disease of kela-min that is commonly transmitted through sexual activity.

Given the disease, it is enough to explain that Shaka is not a man who keeps his virginity. It is certain that he has had intercourse, and maybe with several different women.

Tiara's hand holding onto the sheet shook. Her memory goes back to the past, where Shaka is still beside her and shows her incredible true love.

"Tante .. is this accurate?" tiara asked, looking for certainty of news that was really hard to believe.

The goddess let out a long breath, then nodded slowly.

"I used to believe that my upbringing was right. But apparently ... there is one that failed. Yes, what you see is accurate. It's hard to believe, but that's the truth."

Although the Goddess had answered so, but Tiara still shook her head. She does not believe that Shaka ever had syphilis.

"Tante went to the hospital, along with the doctor who examined him. And yes, the disease is in Shaka. Long enough he underwent treatment, and until you are getting married the disease is still not cured," said Dewi, explaining what he knows about the disease suffered by Shaka.

Tiara had yet to reply, merely staring fixedly at the Goddess.

"The doctor who handled it was his High School friend, so Shaka told him a lot about personal matters as well. Including about you," continued Dewi.

Tiara was still faithful in her silence. Just a look that seemed to demand an explanation.

"He never touched you for fear that you might catch his illness. He tried to heal first so as not to harm you. Shaka likes to play women on the outside, but she only chooses you to be a wife. He did not want, his children were born from women who often peddle themselves. At least she died, in her eyes you are a good woman. The noble woman who always keeps her honor." The goddess returned her words.

Tiara lowered her head with an increasingly tight grip, to the point that the tip of the paper was scruffy.

Many things now filled Tiara's mind. Starting from the other side Shaka is amazingly surprising, up to Shaka's view of him. The man had been fooled by his innocent looks.

"I'm sorry Auntie, Tiara. It used to be just blaming you, not knowing that my own son also made a more fatal mistake."

"Maybe, this is the best way, Tiara. You and Shaka failed to get married. Because if the marriage continues, you must both be hurt. Your future is at stake because of Shaka's illness. While she was, her pride was at stake for taking care of another boy." The goddess spoke again, making the Tiara lower.

Quite a long time of silence occurred between them. Each is only focused with his own heart and mind, no one has a series of words to say.

Until finally, even the first Novan came. He was worried to see his wife taken away by the Goddess and did not return for a long time. Honestly .. he was prejudiced.

"Darling, what's wrong with you?" Novan approached Tiara, then glanced at Dewi, "Tante, what did you do to Tiara?" tanyakanya.

The goddess shook her head, "Nothing. I'm just sorry for her."

Novan frowned, confused and unable to interpret what the Goddess said.

"I'm really sorry about him. The problem was, the mistake was also on me and Shaka. So on our behalf, I apologize. And if it pleases ... I want to establish a good relationship again with Tiara," said Dewi.

Tiara and Novan looked up in unison. The two were again shocked by the sentence that came out of the lips of the Goddess.

"It may be hard to forgive me, because my words used to be too hurtful. But this time I was really sincere. I already know which one is wrong, so I hope all can still be fixed," said Dewi.

"Tante .. sorry, but I think .. this is too sudden. I was thinking ... Aunty has another reason behind this apology," said Novan with a probing look.

The goddess smiled, "It's hard to hide something from you. Ah, yes, there is indeed another reason, which is Sherin. All this time he's still in love with Karel, and that's what makes me always hate anything that has to do with Karel, including you. But now ... Sherin could already forget the man and love another man. Now Sherin is happy. From there, my hatred faded and wanted to mend ties with you again."

Tiara and Novan looked at each other, as if discussing through the eyes.

Seriate...