The Perfect Life
Episode 11

It was still dark, Naziya saw the clock on the princess's desk. New time shows at five in the morning. With his body still sick, he woke up and rushed to his room. Open the door slowly. Zain was still asleep. Then he went to the bathroom.

Naziya is preparing to begin its activities today. To hide the bruises on his neck, Naziya chose to wear a scarf.  Just now he was about to take his bag, Zain looked like he was writhing.

“You want to leave so early?” zain asked after glancing at the clock above the nightstand.

“Ya.” Naziya answered without glancing at her husband. He walked back to his closet.

Zain got out of bed and went straight to Naziya.

Naziya held his breath. His chest started to beat. Fear just attacked him. Last night it turned back on his head. He was afraid that Zain would be rude again.

Zain hugged him. “I'm sorry, Honey. I got out of control last night.” He took off his arms and kissed his wife on the forehead.

Naziya. That's all he can do now. He was really afraid that Zain would be violent again.

Zain held his wife's hand.

“Ouwh!” nazisya screams restrained. Zain touched his bruised hand from last night's blow.

“Sick?” ask Zain gently.

The naziya nodded weakly. It was like a cat doused in water.

“I'm sorry,” said Zain hugged his wife again.

The naziya remained silent. He doesn't know what to say either. Angry, impossible because it would only make Zain become rude again.

Zain loosened his embrace. He stared at his wife's brown bead. “I promise, I will never repeat my actions again. This is the last one. But please, stop accusing me.”

No words came out of Nazi lips. It looks like it's numb. No more trust in her husband.

“Honey, speak!” pinta Zain slowly.

“I'm confused what to say. For sure, I can't be hurt like this.”

“Darling, I promise. I will never repeat it again.” Zain held his wife's hand.

“I'm leaving for work.” Naziya tried to let go of Zain's hand slowly. She did not respond to her husband's apology.

“Can't you get permission today? You need to rest. I will accompany you,” Zain proposes.

Naziya. Letting Zain be with him, was tantamount to throwing himself into the tiger cage. “I have many patients today.”

“You can postpone it tomorrow.”

“I can't.” The nazis remained tight.

“Why? Is it because there is something else you want to see besides your patient?” accuse Zain of seeking reproach to corner his Nazis.

“I'm really having a lot of patients. I also have an operation schedule today, so I can not leave,” reply Naziya. It felt like he was already in the sea. He almost vented his anger.

“Then, we have lunch together.”

The Nazis could not refuse anymore. He had to agree to Zain's invitation. She no longer wanted to be a source of anger for her husband.

Zain smiled and immediately kissed the Nazi's forehead. “Thank you, Darling.” Then he went to the bathroom.

The Nazis breathed a long breath. For a moment he felt relieved. It is very painful to be in such a situation. It feels like prison. Can't do anything.

*****

After returning from the hospital, Naziya did not go directly to the house. This afternoon, he had an appointment with someone. Naziya drove his vehicle to the cafe. For about 20 minutes he was there. He ordered a rather private place. Then order a drink and a snack.

About five minutes later, a well-built man wearing sunglasses walked up to him. “Have a long wait?” ask the man.

“Not yet, I also just came,” replied Naziya. “Please sit, Bima.”

Bima immediately sat down and soon a servant came to them.

“How?” ask Naziya after the waiter passes.

“I have investigated it, but there is no woman named Renita with a profession as a Notary,” replied Bima.

“So, you mean Zain lied to me?”

Bima nodded.

Naziya took a rough breath. He's really upset. Zain is really a bang**t guy. Naziya cursed in the heart. From the beginning he was already in disbelief, but to prove it he had to look for evidence.

“But I found something,” said Bima then picked up her phone.

Naziya furrowed his brows.

Bima handed her phone. “It was photos of Zain entering the hotel but when I asked the receptionist, the name of the room booking entered was not Zain but Devina,” explained Bima.

Naziya looked at the hotel. He looks foreign in his eyes. It looks like it is an unknown hotel. Zain couldn't possibly rent a luxury hotel. Surely he will find an unfamiliar place to be safe. Zain is smart. He chose to play it safe.

“Who is that woman?”

“He is a law student who is interning in Zain.” office Bima again showed a portrait of a girl who had just come out of Zain's office. “This is the face of the woman.”

Naziya looked at the photo. Pretty nice. Inner Naziya. “How long have they been in contact?”

“It looks like their relationship has been going on for about a month. He lives in Ananda residence. They used to meet after returning from the office," said Bima.

The Nazi leaned his body on the sofa while breathing out. His chest seemed to be crushed by a large rock.

“Now what will you do?” bima asked looking for pity at the former sister of her class.

“I want a divorce.” Naziya was convinced of his decision. Choosing to stick with Zain meant choosing to die slowly.

Bima nodded. Support for the Nazi decision.

*****

Alby's down. Various flavors combined. A drop of water fell from the corner of his eye. His hand squeezed the paper he was holding. He is not the biological father of the jungle. He held his chest tight. “Ah, why is this sick, Lord.” Alby complained in his words. Though this possibility he had imagined, but still painful.

Alby raised his head, staring at the ceiling of the car. His heart was completely broken. How could Rima do this to him. He loved that woman so much. Now he knows why Rima wouldn't tell him who donated blood to Rimba. Because he is the father of his son. “Ah.” Alby could not resist the rate of tears that continued to spread without pause. He sobbed in a sting.

Almost half an hour Alby was in the car. Then he picked up his phone and sent a message to Vita that he could not teach later in the day. After being sent, he switched off his phone and rushed out of the hospital parking lot. He drove his car anywhere that could make him a little calm. Alby pointed his car towards the ancol beach. I love the sea and the beach.

After nearly two hours of driving, Alby entered the parking lot of a hotel. He got out of the car and booked a room. He wants to enjoy the beach but not now. It's still too hot and probably too crowded. Although working days, ancol beach is always crowded visited by tourists both local and foreign. He immediately laid his body on the king-size bed. He just wanted to take a short nap to get rid of the fatigue in his head.

*****

Alby circled his gaze, looking for a somewhat deserted spot from the visitors. To the left of the beach is not too crowded. He only saw a few pairs of women and men sitting a little far apart. At the very end, there was a woman sitting alone. Alby stepped about to take the last spot after the woman, but his steps came to a halt as the woman raised her head to stare at the orange sun. “Doctor!”

Naziya was shocked when his name was called. His gaze reflexively switched on the source of the sound. “Pak Alby!” Naziya frowned. This man is always present when he is upset and wants to be alone. It's been twice. “What is Alby doing here?” Naziya asked.

“Just want to enjoy the sea and the beach,” he replied and sat next to Naziya. This time without excuse.

“Oh.” That was the Nazi answer. He turned back to the sun.

Silent moment.

“Doctors like to see sunset, yes?” Alby asked. He shifted his gaze from the sun to the doctor's face.

“I like it. Since long ago,” replied Naziya. His view remains straight.

“Is there a certain meaning of sunset for doctors?” Alby looked back at the sun that was slowly beginning to sink.

The Nazis did not answer. He was silent for a moment. “Sunset used to mean nothing to me. I like him because he is beautiful to see. That's all it is. But now, everything has changed. Sunset made me realize that life will not be forever beautiful and happy, sometimes you will be faced with sadness and difficulties. Like its existence which is only temporary and then replaced with dark and silent.” Naziya took a deep breath. The sun has already half disappeared.

Alby looked back at the face beside him. There is a sense of compassion present. Alby did not know what problems the obstetrician was facing, but it seemed he wanted Naziya to share his difficulties. He wanted to help the doctor out of his problem. Probably because he is in trouble too. He felt lucky with that woman.

The Nazis averted their eyes when the sun was completely gone. His gaze immediately flashed with Alby still looking at him.

Alby was surprised and immediately turned his eyes away. So too with the Nazis. Silent. There were only the voices of people who were chatting and laughing not far from them. The sound of the waves is quiet and soothing.

“Do I look so pathetic?” The Nazis asked after a while. He realized Alby's pity look at him earlier.

“Hmmpp” Alby little doubtful. “Sorry if my answer offends the doctor. Looks like the doctor is having a problem.” Alby ventured.

Naziya took a rough breath. His head turned upwards. Closing his eyes, then opening them and momentarily staring at the darkening sky. “In your opinion, why do men cheat?”