Chapter 80 - Yield (1/2)
”Why do you have to be confused, Re? Just go to KL. As the wife of lo must follow Dino. He's the head of the family.” Tia advised Rere. They agreed to have lunch at a Japanese restaurant.
”Until now, I have not been able to accept him as a husband. You know that I married him out of necessity.”
”Remember, Re. You have obligations to your husband. First, be obedient and just follow what your husband wants. A good wife must obey her husband. Second, serve your husband. The wife is obliged to serve her husband in bed. Have you done that duty of yours?”
”Not, yet,” Rere replied innocently.
”Oh my goodness, Dino is very patient. It is a sin, you know.”
”I know but I can't Tia. I can't accept him, yet.”
”Are you still in love with Angga?”
Rere was silent, unable to answer Tia's question. When she was asked whether there are still some attachments or not, Rere also cannot answer. When she was asked if he liked Dino or not, Rere couldn't answer either. The woman is still confused about the owner of her heart.
”Why are you quiet? Can't answer my question?” Tia crossed her arms in front of Rere.
”I don't know what to say.” Rere stared at the restaurant window. They happened to be sitting on the rooftop.
”You just need to answer Re. Are you still in love with Angga? If a woman is married, she should learn to love her husband.”
Rere stared at Tia silently. Watching her friend without daring to refute her words.
”A mate is something that fits and matches. God gives a mate according to our needs. You who are spoiled and sensitive have a mature, understanding, and patient husband like Mr. Dino. He can make you comfortable. Your marriage is not a mistake but the right thing to do. You guys are married for Leon's future. Do you realize that you are already destined by God to be together
?”
”Why did you say something like that?”
”You are one of the key witnesses of Ananya's death. Mr. Dino's husband is Ananya. You and Mr. Dino had a one-night-stand that made you give birth to Leon. Isn't this a destiny? Nothing is a coincidence.”
”I can't say it's fate. I think it's just my bad luck.”
”You can't say that. Did you feel unlucky for giving birth to Leon?”
”It is not like that.”
”You need to be careful when you speak.”
”Dino asked me to move to KL with him. I'm not ready to be his wife yet. I feel overwhelmed. We shouldn't have married.”
”Re. Why are you so selfish? There's no need to regret everything. Your husband is a good person. You are lucky to have a husband like him. He knows how to treat his wife carefully.”
”How come you understand my husband better?” Rere actually laughed at Tia.
”You can laugh now. One day you will regret it when you realize your husband is special. If you are too late, you will realize it when another woman snatched your husband away.”
”Are you scaring me?”
”I'm not scaring you but a woman is really waiting for your husband. She is heartbroken by your marriage.”
”What do you mean?”
”You know that woman.”
”Don't tell me that woman is Gesa,” Rere's lips trembled when she said that name. There is a fear in Rere's heart if Dino is really taken by Gesa. Rere remembers that Gesa once said that Ananya's last will is for Gesa to take care of her husband and child. Isn't it common for someone to backstab their own friends by snatching away their friend's husband nowadays?
”Well, you're aware of that now. Did you still want to be ignorant and not give some attention to your husband? Your husband is a handsome, rich, kind, and perfect father. It's hard to find such a perfect man these days.”
”Why do you understand my husband better?”
”Because you are blind. I, an outsider in your marriage, know how your husband is. Try to accept it before it's too late, re. Regret always comes in the end.”
*****
Dino is relaxing with his two children, watching cartoons. Since returning from his honeymoon, the man didn't talk much to Rere. The man is still angry with his wife. Rere's accusations hurt his heart.
Dino pated Leon lovingly since the little boy has been sleepy and tired of playing. Hanin lay down next to Dino. Hanin's eyes did not leave the television. They always spend their free time watching television together.
The man picked him up and laid Leon on the bed after realizing Leon was asleep. He stroked the child's head affectionately.
”Son, you have to be a responsible man when you grow up. Dad loves you very much. Just pray that dad can be patient with mommy. Sorry for the past three years. If only dad could know sooner and your Mommy wasn't selfish, maybe dad would be there when you were born into this world. Mommy and dad's marriage was only for you, son. Dad will try to survive even though your Mommy never considered dad's existence.” Dino's eyes filled with tears when he saw Leon's sleeping face.
Unbeknownst to Dino, Hanin was listening to his words. The little girl also cried seeing Dino.
Dino returned to where Hanin was. The girl is not watching television anymore since she stood on the balcony looking at the surrounding scenery. For a while, Dino lived at Rere's parents' house. His house is next door to Bara and Dila's house.
”What are you looking at, baby?” Dino approached Hanin.