The Tears of Shafira
Chapter 28
Wulan nodded and said, “Well, that's you know! Like that with me too!”
“Did Erick hurt you or were you not given a credit card again?” asked Essan curiously.
“Can I say that, you know? Actually she was married before marrying me!”
“Are you kidding, that's right?” essan said astonishedly, however he was a lawyer, who knew how the law would be if a man were to have more than one wife in his household.
Wulan took a deep breath, then told her all the events from the beginning, about Erick's marriage to Shafira and who was the cause of her second marriage. Her husband was forced and she could not resist, all the things Erick and his family did. However, he was still grateful that Erick finally wanted to marry her as well.
Lately, everything that has happened to Erick and Shafira is out of her control and has changed her husband a bit. Up to that story, Wulan was not forthright with Essan about her evil deeds to Shafira. The whole story he told was about his kindness that was willing to accept Shafira and be kind to her.
“So, do you think Erick is starting to like that girl?”
“Entaih! I just felt her attitude change after she went to the hospital from fainting, it looks like she's sick!”
“I think maybe she's pregnant!”
“Ah, impossible! I didn't know that Erick was going to have that relationship with him! Because Erick seems not interested in him.” Wulan spoke innocently, closing the truth that she was the one who deliberately made Shafira wretched, because she knew her pregnancy.
“Are you sure, Wulan?”
“Yes, I'm sure that Erick is very loyal to me!”
Essan felt that it was not that confident, he knew what basic instincts a man could sometimes not resist. He was suddenly curious, wondering what kind of woman who had become honey from his friend. He is a lawyer, of course he must be careful in giving his opinion.
On the other hand, Essan knew exactly that the punishment Erick could receive for the accident was quite great. He should be thankful that Shafira did not demand the death of her mother into the legal line. However, strangely Erick actually married Wulan which must have hurt Shafira.
“If I think, you should cooperate with him!” he said, in the midst of the excitement because he thought, Wulan was also guilty.
“For what?” ask Wulan.
“The first, so that you know whether Erick loves him or not, the second, so that you can determine whether to continue your relationship with your husband!”
“What? I will not part with Erick in any way!”
“Then, by working together and doing good to Shafira, you will know, whether the girl loves Erick or not, wants to hang out with Erick or not? Once you know, then you will be able to easily determine your next attitude!”
“So, I can't directly do something to that woman now?”
“Luckily, you told me, so you need to be careful if you don't want to encounter any problems later on!” essan said, that was the only advice he could give.
Wulan was quite satisfied with the advice from Essan, his friend was always reliable. He will follow his advice to be friendly with Shafira and assess how he feels. He came home after finishing a fresh fruit drink in his glass. While Essan was still at home in the cafe after ordering again, a cup of his favorite coffee concoction.
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“Enough here, only, Mas! I can do it myself!” said Shafira who felt astonished by Erick's gentle demeanor towards her.
“Are you sure you can be alone in there?” erick said as he hung an infusion bottle on a pole that Shafira used to carry when she was performing her wishes.
“Yes, thank you! I've been better, now!”
Erick does not insist because he is worried that his attitude will make Shafira even more angry with him. He was just waiting for his wife at the bathroom door and would help him get into bed when he was done.
Erick's changed attitude, has astonished the wife. This is contrary to the attitude of Shafira herself who began to maintain distance and anticipation on the husband. The woman gives up on maintaining her relationship with Erick.
Shafira realizes her weakness in facing her husband and her honeymoon, until she loses the baby in her womb. He felt guilty because the baby refused to live with his suffering mother. He fails to protect an innocent life under the pretext of keeping the marriage, even though Erick never wanted their marriage.
So, for what else he forced himself in an unhealthy relationship and damaged his own soul and body.
“I'm sorry Shafira, Mother .. I don't think I'm going to last much longer, even though this wedding is only a corn.
“It's done?” erick asked after Shafira came out of the bathroom. He took the support pole of the infusion bottle and led his wife to the bed.
Shafira nodded and did not refuse, as she was reluctant to argue.
Erick went to the office after Hendra called and reminded him of his meeting schedule that morning. He left Shafira, after making sure his wife took medicine and ate her breakfast. Erick promised to pick her up after the meeting. He knew that today Shafira had been allowed to leave her hospital room.
Riyan rechecked for the last time, and did not forget he made a video call with Ardan who wanted to see how his best friend was doing.
They're just chatting for a second. Ardan showed satisfaction because Shafira's health was much better and was allowed to go home. However, on the other hand, the man becomes angry because if Shafira comes home, it means that the woman will return to Erick's house.
“Shafira, just go back to my house just don't go home to that man!” pinta Ardan bluntly, his face looks serious visible from the glass screen of Riyan's mobile phone.
“Sorry, Ardan! Looks like it can't I don't want to argue with him anymore Moreover he's still my rightful husband!” sahut Shafira.
“Are you not deterred? After everything that happened to you this time?”
“Of course I rhyme Ardan, but don't worry ... I will not be as weak as I used to be! I will not allow myself to be bullied, this is enough and I will file for divorce! Can you help me find a good lawyer so that all my business is done quickly?”
“Sure, I can!” the words Ardan and Riyan simultaneously made Shafira give a small chuckle.
“You are compact once!” said. He was happy to be among two reliable men. One man is his best friend who loves him sincerely, and another doctor who has helped him.
“I mean Shafira ...! I have many acquaintances of good lawyers who can help your business, and you do not have to bother looking for evidence, I have provided the results of a visa on domestic violence that happened to you!” riyan said excitedly. His intention was only to help Shafira, there was no other meaning to it all.
“I am also ready to help you, because I also have some photos that prove the violence done by Erick to you!” ardan said he would not lose.
“Oh really? I am so grateful to have you both! I think the evidence that you have, will help me greatly and speed up the process!” shafira said with a bright face.