The Roof You Promised
Part 55 - Becoming a Watch

The trial runs with a lawsuit agenda from Herjuno's side. All the reasons and causes he sued for divorce he stated clearly. With a wounded heart of course.

His voice choked several times when he had to retell what had happened.

Herjuno bowed lethargic, it is certain that his household will end soon. He closed his eyes many times and then stroked his temple. His chest felt tight , if not in the courtroom he would have cried roaring.

"The defendant agreed to divorce."

The voice of a man, whom Herjuno knew as Aurorae's lawyer made him look up. Herjuno was not surprised, Aurorae never came does not it mean that he agreed to separate? He lowered his head again.

"But the person in question denies all the charges."

Herjuno raised his face again. His forehead frowned when he saw the man handing a map before the judge.

Through the big screen in front there, Herjuno could clearly see what the man was carrying. Some sheets of paper and. It looks like a photo.

"This is the result of the DNA test that the plaintiff mentioned earlier. Some time ago the plaintiff found this in one of the defendant's bags." The man appeared to be holding a paper.

And true, it is clear it is the results of DNA tests that some time ago found Herjuno.

"And this, a statement from the hospital stated that the hospital has never tested DNA samples on behalf of Herjuno Ardhi with Ryan Pratama and Ryana Permata."

Herjuno reflex standing. Surprised? Sure oes.

"Wait 'em, I'm not per-"

"please calm. Let the defendant's lawyer finish his explanation. I'll give you a chance to talk later." A judge cut Herjuno's words quickly.

Aurorae's lawyers lamented the pending explanation. All the photos are explained one by one. About the rowdy nurse who was clearly seen putting a white aplop into the Aurorae bag secretly. Also about that nurse meeting with Megumi.

Herjuno. Body freezes. His chest felt increasingly tight. He was sitting limp on his chair.

"We are considering filing a criminal complaint against the three people involved. The defendant also provided DNA samples of Ryan Pratama and Ryana Permata at Santika hospital. Just in case the plaintiff wants to make sure one more time." The closing sentence of the lawyer who was reflexive made Herjuno turn to Gumilar.

And he saw Gumilar staring at him.

**

"Dad, I'm sorry. I beg you to forgive me."

Gumilar gently pulled both of Herjuno's arms, looking at the man who was now standing before him.

"Dad, of course, disappointed. But your situation, we all understand. Which man wouldn't get angry bursting out when he found his kids' DNA test results didn't match." Gumilar paused for a moment his sentence, looking at Herjuno's already very wet face.

"Even Rae wasn't angry. I hope you're happy after in-"

"No. Help me Daddy. I don't want a divorce, help me." Herjuno is getting sobbing.

"You've dropped your talaq on Aurorae." Gumilar sighed. "Juno, listen. It's the best. Your wife won't stop messing with my children and grandchildren. Time and time again he made a rowdy connection with Rae, and time and time again you trusted him more."

Gumilar hugged him once more. "Honestly, I love you. I know you love Rae so much, you want the best for her. But Juno, Rae will be even more tormented if he stays with you."

Herjuno was silent, only the sound of his sobbing was heard.

"There are some things you might want to know, come to Daddy's old house. And as Jeffrey said, Aurorae's already handed over a sample of the kids' DNA at the hospital santika, you can do a retest."

Herjuno kneels again. His crying sounded louder.

"I'm not going to do it, Dad. It was the same as strangling the Aurorae for the second time. Dad, I beg you, I don't want a divorce. I beg Dad. Let Rae come to the next trial."

"Juno, I never asked Rae not to attend. This is his decision. He's tired, let him stop. A hum?" Gumilar patted Herjuno on the shoulder for the man to rise from below.

Herjuno sat on the floor staring at the back of Gumilar and Jeffrey - the Aurorae-lawyer - away from there.

His sobs were getting firmer, his body was even trembling. He does not care even though it is now a spectacle of many people.

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