The Roof You Promised
Part 10 - Allow Me

Herjuno broke his tired body. It's been a long time since he's lived right. Eating and sleeping irregularly, Never exercising. All he did was work, and daydream while burning his cigarette. As now, again he daydreamed after earlier putting Haidar to sleep in his room.

“Not , I don't want.”

Herjuno recalled his conversation this afternoon with Aurorae. When he met, he said he wanted to marry her.

“Rae , I mean it.”

“Am I not? I mean it too.”

“Marry me. I beg.”

“No.”

“Don't turn me down Rae.. I'm going crazy. You know best, how deep I love you.”

“And you know best, how far you tricked me.”

“I'm sorry about that. Really, I'm sorry. I'm guilty. Let me make amends.”

“Life well with your family. Don't fuck up my life again, please. I also want to live well.”

“I can't. Just imagining you with another guy I can't Rae. I beg. Let's get married. I promise to treat you well, I promise. I made sure I would never hurt you Rae.”

Herjuno began to hold back his cries. This is his last chance. So he had to put everything into getting the Aurorae back. Because if he fails this time, there is nothing left. He's probably going completely crazy.

Aurorae.

“Rae please. don't reject me. I know you love me too. During our relationship, did I ever hurt you other than I lied about Megumi? Trust me, Rae, I did it just out of fear of losing you. I beg Rae, stay by my side. I could really go crazy. “

A single tear escaped also on Herjuno's cheek. Tears that he had endured since, for his pride as a man.

Herjuno kneels, sobbing. Make the Aurorae defences collapse. Crying with Herjuno.

“Build Mas. Don't put it this way.”

“No , I don't know anymore how to convince you. I promise I won't hurt you, Rae. I promise.”

“I can't accept you not because I doubt you Mas . It's just , it's too hard.”

Herjuno raised his head.

“Stay by my side Rae , I'll make sure we get through it all. I just need you to stay by my side.” Herjuno.

Aurorae sighed softly.

“Back later with answers from Megumi.”

Herjuno stared at Aurorae in disbelief. Feelings raging. Isn't this one step better.

“I want to know what he thinks of your plan. After that, I'll give you my answer.”

Herjuno gave a rough sigh. The shadow of his encounter with the Aurorae had made his heart broken. He was afraid of missteps. Afraid that Megumi's answer will make Aurorae more distant. Moreover, Herjuno did not know, what kind of answer Aurorae wanted to hear.

Herjuno turned his head when he heard someone opening the door of the room. He knows, it must be Megumi.

“Where are you from?”

“Why do you care?”

“You're still my wife.”

“Cih. You're sickening.”

“Clean yourself. Go to bed, tomorrow morning make sure you wake up in a better state. Don't let Haidar see you like this.”

“What do you mean?”

“Look at you. Mini skirt and open shirt. Plus the smell of alcohol from your mouth. I don't want my son to see it.”

Megumi laughed, with a staggering path.

“Your son? He's my son.” He mumbled slowly as he walked towards his bed. He's really drunk.

And Herjuno, it doesn't matter at all. Leave it alone.

**

Farhan looked at Aurorae in disbelief. Her ears were not misheard, just now Aurorae said it would give her a last chance at her relationship with Herjuno.

“Are you stupid?”

“Tell me so, Han.”

Aurorae. Staring into Farhan's eyes would only make him feel even more guilty. After what the man had done, waiting patiently for her, accompanied her airily, hoping she could one day turn to see him.

“What does Herjuno have, and I don't Rae?”

“No Han, you're the nicest man of my life. I hope you find someone equal to you. Equally good , same understanding as you.”

“You alone are enough for me.”

“I'm sorry.”

“For what?”

“Because it disappointed you. I'm sorry.”

Farhan took a deep breath. He hugged the Aurorae.

“Make sure you are happy , otherwise , I will not forgive you.”

**

“Married Aurorae? You're kidding.” Megumi flabbergasted. What did he just hear? Herjuno asked permission to marry Aurorae? Ah no, not even that permission request, sounds like a notification.

“I'm serious.”

“Are you crazy?”

“You can think of it that way.” Herjuno was still indifferent, speaking without looking at Megumi. Only his two hands continued to spoon breakfast into his mouth.

Megumi laughed softly.

“I won't allow.”

“I'm not asking for your permission.”

“Are you stupid? You can only marry her if I allow it. The court will not be able to officiate your marriage without my permission.”

“Then, I will divorce you.”

“Herjuno Ardhi!” Megumi shouted, looking at Herjuno in disbelief. Herjuno was not affected. His eyes were still fixed on the breakfast in front of him.

“Jaga. Marriage is not something you can play with. Five years I've been with you. Accompanying you even while you're still crawling as a regular staff. And now you want to dump me? For the sake of that woman?” Megumi shouted in annoyance.

“Receive him. Then I won't throw you away.”

“Wah.. You are truly amazing Herjuno.” Megumi looked at him in disbelief.

“Did you find it? Did she agree to marry you? What is it ***** that is finally willing to drop in your bed? Woman******not know yourself. Open your eyes, I don't know how many men touched it before you.”

Ohhhhhh!!! Plates in front of Herjuno scattering to the floor. Surprising Megumi who had not even finished her sentence. Herjuno looked at him sharply, with both palms clenched tightly.

“Close your mouth Megumi while I'm still patient with you. Don't you dare berate my woman. Or I will no longer discuss with you anything. Accept her , make a stamped affidavit or let me know if you prefer us to divorce.”

**

Herjuno stepped into the office with an annoyed face still visible. Recalling how Megumi insulted Aurorae made her very angry. During this time Herjuno can always hold back, avoiding quarrels with Megumi. But when it comes to Aurorae, he can't take it anymore.

Bugs.

Farhan pushed Herjuno against the wall. Gripped his collar and pulled the man away from the front of the elevator to a more hidden spot. Herjuno was silent even until they arrived beside the emergency stairs. Unable to digest what had happened, Farhan suddenly pulled her while she was daydreaming.

Farhan again pushed Herjuno against the wall.

“Are you not sane? Be married? Not enough you messed up his life?”

“Ah.” Herjuno slowly understood.

“Ah? I told you , find another prey if you get bored, don't mess up Aurorae.”

Herjuno stomped Farhan's hand on his collar.

“Listen, don't let that one-sided love get you over the line. Keep your distance from Aurorae , she will soon be my wife.” Herjuno stepped away.

“Certify your wife.”

“What?”

“Are you going to make her a second wife? Labeling her as a woman who takes people's husbands? Make him accept scorn for the rest of his life? You call that love? Disgusting.”

Herjuno. Looking Farhan.

“Beware. In the end your love and also your selfishness will make him suffer for life.”

“I'll treat her well.”

“You think that's enough? What about other people? Will they treat him well too? After becoming a second wife? Do not dream of Herjuno, no second wife is seen as a good woman. Divorce your wife, make Aurorae the only one.”

“I can't.”

“Why? Aren't you tired of him that's why you're looking for a new one?” Farhan.

“You know I have a son, stop judging me. You don't know anything.”

“Then release Aurorae.”

“That's also I can't.”

“That's what you are. Know it. Selfish and Greedy. Just think of your own happiness and desires. Too bad, women as good as Aurorae end up falling for men like you.”

Farhan passed. Leaving Herjuno alone still riveted.

Unbeknownst to them, at the top end of the emergency stairs, some people heard their conversation.

“You hear? Be married? Mr Juno and Aurorae?”

“That's the Aurorae we know isn't it?

“Wah.. did Aurorae quit because she was getting married?

“Pak Juno already has a wife and a son? Aurorae really unexpected.”

“I didn't even know they were dating.”

“I've heard of it from Marketing division staff, but no one really confirmed it. Turns out it wasn't a rumor.”

Some of them laughed softly. Enjoying someone's disgrace.

**