The Steel-Cared Rose
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Dylan said goodbye after a long chat with Dean while driving his children to Sinta's house.

Dean also invited him to eat with the children and Sinta before going home even invited him to stay the night.

“You can sleep with Keanu.”

“It's not best that I go home.”

“At home you're alone.” Sinta.

“I need time alone. Cuddle the kids here I can spend time alone at home.”

“Why does your face look sad and listless?” Ask Sinta.

“It's okay.” Dylan is sad.

“Tell it to Sinta. Why should you keep it a secret?” Dean said.

“For what is told? Not something important.”

“They're fellow women. Who knows, Sinta can give advice.”

“I'm not interested in telling you.”

“Can I tell Sinta?”

“Terusi to you.”

“We chat while eating. Join the kids.”

“If they eavesdrop how?”

“They are engrossed in chatting while eating at the dining table. We'll eat and chat on the peninsula how?”

They took food from the table. When Dean and Dylan want to sit on the peninsula. Sinta interrupts, “why don't we eat in the pool?”

“True too. Better to talk in the pool. Let the kids here.”

“Yeah, you can also more freely tell stories without worrying about children eavesdropping on our conversation.”

“Yeah, you're right.”

They brought their food and drinks to the pool.

“What the hell is it exactly?” Tanya Sinta, “your face is sad and lethargic.”

“Let Dean alone tell the story. I've told him everything.”

“Former Haliza wants to ask him back.”

“He will divorce his young wife and return to Haliza?”

“Not.”

“Then?”

“He wants to polygamize Haliza with his current wife.”

“Gosh! Do they both want to?”

“Haliza once said that if she doesn't mind being polygamous by me. She should also not mind being polygamous by her ex-husband.”

“Gosh! You deserve to be upset!”Sinta said with a concerned face. Sinta felt her heart grow further away from Dylan seeing how Dylan thought of Haliza.

 Grasping Dean's hand in search of strength also healed his inner wounds.

 She loved Dylan. When they were married, they left a million memories. Seeing the man she loved so much loved another woman. Turned away from him. Injured him. The hope that they can get back together fades.

“Then what are your plans?” Ask Sinta.

“I will try to fight for my love but everything ultimately depends on destiny as well.”

“Yeah, but still you have to try first.” Sahut Sinta cheers.

“Yeah.” Dylan. His face was covered with cloudiness.

“You are a very nice and considerate man. He will return your love.” Sinta Sahut.

Dean scrunched his forehead. Staring at Sinta with a jealous look.

“She was with her ex-husband. What if they're nostalgic?” Dylan.

“What do you mean nostalgic?” Ask Sinta.

“They...” Dylan closed his eyes. Throw away his face.

“They are divorced. And they know the limits they can and don't do.”

“Don't accuse me of that.” Sinta reminded Dylan.

“What does it mean to take Haliza without Hana, his wife?”

“Spend time as a family with their children as before divorce. Chances are they missed the moment when they were still together as a family.”

“I feel her ex-husband is up to something. If only, he would justify it at all costs. Hamil Haliza. What will happen?” Dylan was half desperate.

“How do you think you want to calm down? If you think that bad?” Said Sinta feeling sorry to see Dylan who looked desperate.

“I don't think ugly. His ex can betray him. And now it's like we're planning something.”

“I know your fear is well-founded. But for your own peace. Do not think too much without evidence. If it were true what you said. Her ex-husband impregnated her. Your choice is still to leave her with her ex-husband or propose to her? A child born out of wedlock does not make the child have a civil relationship with his father just because his parents are married. Do you understand the consequences of a child born outside of marriage?”

“But strategically, his ex is trying to win things by justifying everything. My position will obviously be harder.”

“Love is not a race. If he accepts or rejects you. All with consideration of which conditions are more suitable and comfortable in feeling. In the end, life is a choice. Make peace with reality.” Entertain Sinta.

“You think I should give up? Letting things dictate to me?” Dylan.

“I think you should be balanced. You are trying but also ready to accept whatever the circumstances as well as the reality.” Sinta.

“Why did he just change? I can't understand. We were close to getting married but she cancelled it just like that.” Dylan.

“I don't know him well. But it is likely that he canceled out of doubt or fear. Everyone wants to be happy and does not want to feel pain.” Sinta.

“What do you mean? She's afraid I hurt her?” Dylan looked at Sinta with an incomprehensible face.

“Fear can be logical and not. Can be right and wrong. Whatever it is. She was trying to protect herself from pain.” Connect Sinta.

Dylan. His stomach suddenly full. His appetite disappeared.

“Do not mind much. Eat first. Finish your food.” Dean's Law.

“My meeting with Haliza was unexpected. I admit that I am worried. Not ready for a new relationship.”

Sinta looked at Dylan with pity. Their marriage and their separation were dramatic.

They both must have been hurt. Dean reluctantly gives up on his marriage. Instead of choosing a divorce, it canceled the marriage of Dylan and Sinta.

Dean's decision that can not be contested certainly has an impact.

“You didn't mean to make him vacillate in uncertainty. The situation is indeed all of a sudden also confusing.”

“Just keep what he feels and concludes. I'm not wholehearted. Looming our marriage with the shadow of others. Besides himself.”

“Yeah. He felt you were making him an escape. Sandwiched between you and his ex who wants to fight for their run aground relationship.”

“I'm glad you can understand well.”

“I listened to your story.”

“You're a good listener.”

“Stop praising my wife.” Dean said.

“Dean! Don't be such a child. You don't see how he is?” Tegur Sinta to her husband.

Dean fell silent. Continue to finish the food. He also felt sorry for Dylan but there was nothing he could do to help him.

“I think I should go home.” Dylan stood up to say goodbye.

“Spend your food first.” Pinta Sinta's.

“I'm not hungry. I want to go home.”

Sinta and Dean could not help Dylan who looked uncomfortable and wanted to distance himself.

“I titip kiddies.”

“Good. Take care of yourself.” Dean said.

“Not to worry. I go first.”

The two couples nodded their heads. Dylan walked to his car and rushed home.

Longing to whack like roaring ashes. Flights meet the heart. Always sow sembilu. It all feels soft blue. Wounds do not bleed but leave a piteous pill.

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