The Steel-Cared Rose
Senggigi

Go car is heading towards Senggigi. Haliza. His heart is so sad. He did not mean to make Ahkam upset. Especially messing up their family vacation.

“Why are you so moody from earlier? Males talk like a toothache?”

Dylan tried to melt the atmosphere. Haliza's face was clouded making her heart unbearable.

“I shouldn't ruin our holiday mood with the kids. Doesn't make him riled.”

Dylan took Haliza's hand. Swiping softly. Trying to provide a sense of security is also comfortable.

“You are no longer married. There is no obligation for you to vacation with your children. You want to take your time and attention for her and your children are already a kindness. Not a liability let alone a responsibility.”

Haliza's eyes are heating up. Tears flowed down both sides of her cheeks. Dylan wiped away Haliza's tears with one more hand. While holding Haliza's hand. Put it on his chest.

“Do not cry. Your kindness is not a responsibility, let alone an obligation. You did it for the good and comfort of both of your children. Not as a necessity let alone an obligation.”

“I feel so guilty for my children. Because I'm selfish. Not willing to budge with Ahkam who is experiencing second puberty. Maybe Hana is his true love. Just found it after we got married and had two hearts. I don't mind if you want to politicize me. I should have done the same with him."

“Ssttt...” Dylan releases his hand. Removing Haliza's tears as well as caressing her hair, “I never intended to wish anyone. Can't do. And don't want to. I'd better choose one woman I think can share my life and all things with me.”

Haliza slid into Dylan's arms. Dylan rubbed Haliza's shoulders tightly hugging her was also warm.

“Polygamy is halal and mubah. It's undeniable but if you can't be happily polygamous. That's not something wrong. Everyone's definition of happiness is different. You deserve anything that makes you feel comfortable and happy. Whatever you choose. Make sure it makes you comfortable and happy.”

“Syarifah and Sharif need me also his father.”

“You are both very good parents. You don't have to worry about anything. Your divorce does not turn you into monsters or selfish humans.”

Arriving at Senggigi. They walk down the beach. Hold hands tightly with each other. Share stories of past beauty.

“I have to hide Sinta and our children from Dean. At the time, we felt it was the best we could do. Avoiding Sinta from a legal case that is very unfair to him. Because of the cunning of his political opponents that omitted all evidence. Trying to expose him for a mistake he did not make.”

“You like very protective also love him.”

“Yeah. I thought I was starting to love him. When I tried to protect him from his political opponents.”

“You are like a very happy family.”

“Yeah. Life stops when we lose it. When Dean found him. Screaming from our side. Keanu almost died when he just lost his mother. She was very small at the time.” Dylan's face was suddenly clouded. Sadness swirled in the look on his face, “Calista suddenly became an adult. He helped me take care of everything. Replaced mother. Of course according to his ability.Sapphire felt treated with the attention of Calista to him. Replacing Sinta's position in his life. He was also very painstaking and patient on Keanu.”

“Ah! It's so Cassian Calista. I was so sorry when I saw him. It looks strong but also fragile. He is very close to Sharifah.”

“Yeah, he loves you a lot too. Wish you could replace her mother.”

“Maybe it was before reuniting with Sinta. Before Sinta comes back to your lives."

“They did get Sinta back. But they also realized that Sinta already had a life of her own. Outside of all of us. They still expect you to fill the void. Complementing us all. You cannot replace Sinta's position in their hearts but you can complete their lives.”

“If he loves you. He will never betray you and fall in love with Hana again. If you fall in love again for the second time. Then choose the last one. Because there wouldn't be a second if you didn't fall in love again.”

“Entaih! Maybe you're right. But he used his polygamy to complete the happiness of our two children. He lost moments of happiness for our family. Spending time together in our bedroom with our two children. Deliberately make a very large bed to be comfortably occupied by the four of us.”

“If you are divorced because each is trying to find their own happiness. As long as you keep fulfilling your obligations as a parent well. Then it's not selfish.”

“I don't understand you mean.”

“If you receive polygamy then it's not something wrong. As long as you accept it with your heart. But if you have to sacrifice your happiness and comfort. Then you become unkind to yourself. Tell me do you love me? Do we have a chance to be together? You have me. You have no choice but to accept polygamy from your ex-husband.”

“You don't make me confused.”

“Do not manipulate yourself. Be honest about what you want. As long as it's good. And there is nothing wrong or detrimental to others in it.  Not crime."

“Is family integrity not a happiness and comfort in life? If only, Sinta wasn't with Dean. You're in love with me again. Are you going to vote or polygamy?”

“I'll choose if I hurt you with the polygamy I offered. Even though I love you both with equal portions. But I will choose if one of you is unhappy with the offer I am giving you. I will continue to support you both. Keep trying to carry out my responsibilities as best I can."

“If Hana and I can accept polygamy Ahkam how?”

“You don't feel hurt?”

“No. Had we both tried to do the best we could for our household with Ahkam. The whole kid that exists. Whether in my marriage to Ahkam or Hana they are all the same. Maybe like Emier with your kids.”

“You are really happy with the polygamy. And accepting each other. Support each other like brothers and or friends?”

“Maybe even better. There is no destructive hatred or jealousy. Comfort for all family members because it is filled with rights and needs each of them well, fair and wise.Produce peace of mind for all family members without exception?”

Their footsteps suddenly stopped. The waves ran softly in their ears. Dance with each other beautifully. The blue of the sea blends with the beautiful clean blue sky. A scene that not only touches the heart but also the sense of sight that seems to be thrust with a view that is only able to say the asthma of God because of His majesty that has created a wonderful sense of beauty.

Dylan grabbed Haliza's two hands. They close their bodies to each other.

Haliza's heart was pounding very fast. Something drained the blood vessels and rattled the skin of his body. Just like the guitar strings are plucked beautifully and gently.

Dylan brought his face closer. Kiss Haliza's lips warmly and deeply. Make Haliza's eyes wide open. Body vibrates. Catch up and release it. Then said in a soft tone. Low and deep.

“How do you explain about this?”