
...I can't get this rhythm of longing anymore. I waited too long. I was also in the waiting. My rest was lonely, in an uncertain despair. If regret is no longer proof, I resigned and I relented....
...*****...
"Drink..," Mary offered a cup of hot chocolate with some snacks she made herself.
"Thank you, Ma. Sorry Rona's been a hassle." Rona raised the cup that Maria offered, then gulped down the drink whose smoke was still billowing.
Maria shook her head while laughing. "Stop saying sorry, son. Mama's amused herself to hear it...."
"Yes Ma, I'm sorry." Rona shut her mouth as she regained her apology for the umpteenth time. "Keceplosan Ma..," Finally a smile came from his sweet lips even though his eyes could not lie, if he was harboring sadness.
"You had a fight with Edward?" The question escaped Mary's mouth. His eyes were peeking into the netra within the girl in front of him.
Rona nodded then sipped back her drink. There was no answer from Rona's mouth that could be heard only the sighs and sounds of the esophagus swallowing saliva many times.
"Mama knows exactly how your husband is. It is not easy to understand his attitude. But believe me, he's actually a good, responsible man." Maria patted the back of Rona's hand. "But if you need time to think, stay here until you're bored."
"Thank you Ma... Rona takes time to think clearly. Right now there are only emotions and disappointments in the heart." Rona sighed. "It's not easy to put trust in a man who can't tell the truth" said Rona.
Maria rubbed Rona's arm. "Mama understands how you feel, son. Tomorrow we continue our conversation. Now you rest yes, now it is 1 am. You must be tired...."
Rona pulled her head down then stood up and pulled her steps to get inside the room. He sat beside the bed and gently kissed his son's forehead. "I'm sorry Mommy, baby... Mommy took you away from home. But Mommy promised, it won't be long."
Rona raised her legs and spread her body beside Ezio. Both of his eyes were closed but his mind just kept wandering. On the one hand he harbors disappointment, but on the other he harbors longing. Right now, Rona was in a dilemma state. Should follow his common sense or obey the heart.
...***...
Late at night, the first snow in winter began to greet the earth. The wind blew louder but did not dampen his desire to find the heart of the heart. Everyone cheered for the snow, but a piece of heart was in silence and void.
His tired feet combed every corner of the city, walking or circling using his dark horse. But the figure he was looking for, he did not meet anywhere. Desperation sneaks in as guilt grows.
"Where am I going to find you, Rona?"
Like no more tomorrow, he continues to seek and seek the moorings of the heart. Although the atmosphere of the city slowly grew quiet and turned silent, he did not care. All he cares about right now, is finding his wife and son.
The shadow of a face full of disappointment flashed through his mind, his body weakened. His head was lowered on the wheel with his hands as a backrest. His eyes were closed to welcome the dream. Wishing the figure he was looking for, incarnated as a sleeping flower.
Just about to fall asleep, he woke up because suddenly his memory sharpened. He thought of a place he hadn't visited. Hopefully, he started the car then drove it with half-sleepy eyes. The vision is slightly reduced, the car rolls left and right. Fortunately, he survived to his intended place.
"The lights are out, Mama must be asleep." Edward pulled the car seat lever, then leaned against his body. "All right, wait till morning." In the end, Edward fell asleep.
The night was so short, now comes the morning with all its beauty. Ice began to cover tree branches, roofs of houses and streets. Bobokan menina a man who is still comfortable studded with dreams.
"What's the matter Ma?" rona asked Maria who seemed to be stalking someone from behind a thin curtain.
Maria was stunned then waved her hand calling Rona to come closer.
"That's Edward Ma's car, that's Edward," said Rona, who was not ready to meet her husband. "Rona please don't tell Edward that Rona and Ezio are at Mama's house." Rona clasped Maria's hands together, pleading with her husband's car.
"Yes, I'm calm. Mama won't let Edward see you, as long as you want him." Maria convinced Rona. He himself was worried that Rona would leave his house.More considering the condition of Rona who was pregnant, not to mention the granddaughter also brought him.
The eyelids were wide open, as the man being discussed got out of the car and walked towards the house in front of him.
"Edward's headed to Mama's house, Rona, how's this going?" The panic-stricken Rona suddenly found it hard to think. Meanwhile, Edward was getting closer and now stood right in front of the door with his hands raised ready to knock on the door.
"You just hide in the room, let Mama face Edward." Maria pushed slowly Rona's body, Rona quickly headed to her room and then closed the door tightly and locked it.
Meanwhile, Edward kept knocking on the door because Mary had not yet opened the door. The gentle knock turns into a rough knock.
THE CZECH!!
"Edward?" Maria pretends to be fawning in search of the whereabouts of others. "What's this early to Mama's house?" ask Maria as calmly as possible.
Edward spread his gaze into Mary's house and then gave a slow snort. "Is there Rona and Ezio at Mama's house?"
"Rome? Ezio's? There's no." Maria shook her head. "What's the matter, why look for your wife and children at Mama's house?"
Edward was unable to stare at the old woman before him, his head bowed to the floor. "We quarrel with Ma, Rona leaves the house and takes Ezio with us. Last night Edward searched all over the city, but found them nowhere. Edward thinks Rona and Ezio are at Mama's house."
"No son, even your wife has been 1 month has never been to Mama's house" said Maria with a cynical tone hoping Edward trusted his acting. "Em.. Come in first, let Mama make your favorite hot drinks and food." Mary stretched her hands towards her house.
Edward moved his head left and right. "Thank you Ma, but Edward wants to find Rona with Ezio again. Edward won't be able to calm down if they haven't been found yet."
"All right then ... Mama can only pray, may you reunite soon." Mary stroked Edward's shoulders.
"Amen.." replied Edward. Ma...?" lirih Edward's.
"Why Nak?" sahut Mary.
"If Edward's son and wife go to Mama's house, please tell Edward yes. Edward misses them so much...."
Mary pulled her head down. "Of course, Mama will tell you."
Edward pulled his body which felt so heavy. His heart said that his soulmate and heart were in the house he was currently in. But he needs to be more patient and control himself. He did not want to lose his loved ones for the second time.
...*****...
...Today is a bit neat, sorry if the story feels bland yes 🙈🙏...
...Thanks for all the support, brother......
...Good night and good rest....