Ballad First Wife
Jockeying

During the class, I didn't meet Alan at all. Our room is separate. Ever since the phone call that afternoon, Alan never called me.

And Elsa, every time I take a break, she's always calling because Ryan wants to talk. Sure enough, Ryan had a chat with me, but after that, it was no longer Elsa who took over the phone. He always asked Salman to replace him. Finally, we greeted each other for a moment. Salman always showed his attention. Starting with the little things.

Tonight, the last day of tomorrow, we all have to go back to our respective cities. Tonight, I want to enjoy the view of Jakarta. Many of the participants in the class asked for a way out. But I prefer to enjoy Jakarta at night from the roof top.

And here I am at last. Viewing Jakarta from a height. Being on top and looking down, I felt really small and alone.

'It turns out that being alone is very lonely.' I murmured.

'Cenoa didn't call Salman to accompany him?"

I was shocked to recognize the voice of the person commenting on my murmur. I looked up and saw Alan standing behind me.

"You?!" I was about to leave Alan. But Alan quickly grabbed my hand and pulled me somewhere else.

"Alan release!" meronta. But Alan doesn't care. He kept pulling me.

"Aw!" I screamed in pain as Alan let me go and pushed me until my body hit the wall. He locked me with both hands. I can't move.

"Alane! Keep limits!" I snapped while glaring furiously.

"Why should I take care of Batasa?Why isn't Salman?" Alan's voice was no less loud.

My hand moved about to slap Alan because once again I felt him humbling me. But Alan caught my hand and locked it behind my body. My left hand reflex tried to hit Alan, but the same thing happened. Now both of my hands were behind my body with Alan's hands tightly grasping them. At first glance it would seem, Alan was hugging me

"Apan please!" my voice's weakened.

Alan brought his face closer, I turned my face away.

"Ra, I love you. Loves you so much. I'm willing to refuse so many women just to wait for you. Can't you celebrate. So please. After separating from Andre, please don't be with Salaman. I know Elsa asked you to marry Salman. And I also know, Salman is still expecting you. But remember, Ra. No woman is willing to share her husband. You know the pain, right?" After speaking, Alan dropped his face onto my shoulder. I felt his body shake. "You know Ra, imagining you with Salman, makes me almost crazy. I can toughen up when you choose to marry Andre. Because I know your heart is not for Andre. But Salman." muttered Alan.

I was silent as I swallowed my bitter-tasting saliva.

"Lan let me go. Keep limits. I'm married, Lan." I said reminding.

Slowly Alan let go of my hand. He also pulled his head off my shoulder. Alan took two steps back. I'm breathing a sigh of relief.

"Sorry Ra. I'm out of control." Alan said regretting his actions.

"Well, we should stay away from Lan." I said as I moved to leave Alan. Apan took my hand.

"I don't want to!" said firmly.

"Lan, between us there is no possibility of being together" I cried as I pulled my hand off. Alan then returned to her.

"Why? Because Salman? You want to be his second wife?"

I laughed sadly. "You know it's impossible, Lan."

"Then because of what?" urged Alan. "If your reason makes sense, I'll take it."

"Your mother!" firmly answer. "Your mother didn't want us to be together in the first place. Since High School, Lan. Don't you know that. And me? I don't want to be the cause of your fractured relationship with your mother. He's Lan's good man."

"Ra, about mom. Let me handle it. You don't have to worry."

"Lan, judging from any side, I won't be able to meet your mother's dream daughter-in-law's criteria. Please, don't get me into any more complicated trouble. Let me enjoy the rest of my life happily, Alan. And about second wife Salman. You just calm down. I've already rejected Elsa's request. And you know the rules, right? That's not gonna be possible for me to do. I won't sacrifice my job."

Alan let go of my hand after I finished my speech.

"Ra, please. Trust me. About mom, I'll take care of it. You just have to trust me!" Alan Pinta.

I let out a heavy sigh, "Lan, don't get your hopes up. I can't promise you anything either. I'm sorry."

I left Alan. I hurried back down from the roof top and into the elevator. I leaned my body against the elevator wall. Tears are starting to fall.

I wiped my tears as the elevator stopped and the door opened.

There was a pair of men and women entering while embracing the friendly. Seeing that things weren't good, I got out as soon as they came in.

"Asataghfirullah." I muttered caressing the chest. I continued my way to my room through the stairs.

drt drt drt

My phone's vibrating. I picked up and saw a call from Brother Salman.

I was reluctant to pick it up but when I remembered that the possibility was Ryan, I picked it up.

"Assalamualaikum, sis." I said in reply to Brother Salam's call.

"Ra, we're in the lobby. You're out donk!" salman then ended the call.

"Hey..Asallamualaikum jago

Mother." I cried as soon as I saw Ryan who came with Brother Salman. Ryan hugged me.

"Sorry Ra. He's forcing me to meet you." Salman said.

"No papa Brother. I'm relaxed anyway. There is no activity. It's closing tomorrow morning, and I'll be home." I replied.

"Mother wants a mulan!!" ryan is happy.

"Yes son. We're going home."

"Back to Salman's house, right?" asked Ryan cheerfully.

"To Alan's house." Alan who had suddenly been in the lobby replied to surprise me, Brother Salman and Ryan.

"Of Alan..!!" Ryan went to Alan.

Alan catches Ryan and picks him up and takes Ryan around in circles. Ryan laughed happily.

"You're getting heavier!"alan said while taking Ryan down.

"Yes. Aunty Elsa and Om Salman said they ate well. So Ryan ate every meal. Even Ryan added." replied Ryan with a cheer. Salman rubbed Ryan's head with a laugh.

"So mom's cooking isn't good?" I said pout.

"Hehehe Mother's cooking is still the most delicious" said Ryan then hugged me.

"That's the most kids" said Ryan's hair shuffle.

"Man, I want to talk" Alan said as he left us.

"Ra, I went to Alan first." said Salman.

I nodded In my heart I was curious as well as worried what Alan wanted to talk about with Brother Salman.

Do I follow them yes, but eavesdropping is not good, I said in my heart.

"Mother go there yuk!" have Ryan point at Alan and Brother Salman disappears.

"Where?"

"There. I saw a game there." Ryan took my hand to where he meant.

I followed. Our footsteps finally arrived at a place where there were many games for children.

"Just Ryan play!"

"Yes. Be careful." I said.

Ryan immediately ran and played with the existing game tools. While waiting for Ryan, I turned my gaze around. And by accident, from the glass window, I saw Brother Salam and Alan in the garden. I don't know what they're talking about, what I saw, Alan pushing Kak Salman's body until he staggered back.

"Sister!" I screamed unconsciously. I shut my mouth immediately.

"Ryan, you didn't stay, did you?Just a minute." I said. Ryan nodded. "Non't go anywhere. Wait here" my message. After getting an answer from Ryan, I rushed out to Alan and Brother Salman.

I was sneaking around and hiding behind the plants near the two of them talking.

"I will not give up" said Salman.

"Sad. Shameless. Remember you're married." sergeant Alan's angry.

"Lan, relax. He doesn't love you." said Salman kalem.

Alan's face flushed red, he slammed his fists toward Brother Salman. For Brother Salman managed to evade. I almost screamed to see them fight.

"I didn't think. Your intention to help publish the novel turned out to have another purpose. The crocodile man. Sorry I sent you Fira's novel" Alan said cynically.

"You're wrong Lan. I really helped him because his writing was good. My feelings have nothing to do with it."

"You think I believe? Nowadays selfless helping is nonsense."

"Is that so? Then what about you? Has your help all this time to him also been accompanied by thank you? reply Brother Salman is no less fierce.

" You!!" Alan pointed to Salman full of emotion. He again clenched his hands and prepared to hit Brother Salman.

"You stop!!!!" My atonement.

Alan and Brother Salman immediately turned their heads in shock towards me who was staring at them with flaming eyes.