Rajasa
Wounded

As Nurmala gave birth to her, she got closer. His stomach was getting bigger and his breathing was stinging. Her heart was filled with sadness seeing Ryan so focused on their divorce. He oversaw the divorce of Edelweis and prepared for their marriage.

“We will get divorced soon as I give birth?” Nurmala's tears just flowed.

Ryan wiped Nurmala's tears gently, “Don't cry. We've been talking about this for a long time. We're not really married. Please, don't get too carried away.”

Nurmala hugged Ryan tightly. Ignoring his pride. Her tears were shedding Ryan's clothes.

“Sssst...Don't cry.” Ryan stroked Nurmala's hair. The smell of his body and hair felt very familiar. Lavenders.

“I will accompany you for forty days. Once you're truly holy. I'll divorce you.”

“Me and Amalia are used to you. It would be very different if there were no you by both of us.”

“There Ara. You're used to being independent. You also work to support yourself and your child. There's nothing you need to worry about. You can call me anytime if you need me. Even though we're not married. I'll still help you. Don't you have to worry, huh?”

“I don't mind you polygamizing me. You don't have to divorce me if you want to marry Edelweis.”

Ryan was silent and stunned.

“You don't know what you're saying.”

“I know. I don't want to lose you. I would like to share it with Edelweis. I will do anything to stay with you.”

“It is not easy to share a husband. You have to understand that. I don't want any hatred between the two of you. I'm not sure I can be fair either. I will pay more attention and love Edelweis than you.”

“I'm sincere if you can't be fair. Don't you think about it. How?”

“I'll divorce you and marry Edelweis. You can go back to Rajasa. I'll persuade her to marry you back. So you don't have to worry about being alone and not having a husband.”

“Rajasa does have a lot of money. He can also be responsible better than you. I also carried her child. But I love you. I don't want to exchange the love I feel for anything. L like you. The whole. There's nothing I don't like about you.”

“I'm being nice to you. And that doesn't mean you love me. All women love and are comfortable being treated well and cared for. Like I said. I'll still help you even if we're divorced.”

“I want us to stay together.”

“You don't understand. I will lose my job once I marry Edelweis. I won't be able to protect you and your children anymore.”

“I'll share my work with you both.”

“You will also lose your job. If you're with me and Edelweis. Rajasa will not let go of anyone who tries to fight him.”

“If you don't have a job. What about you two?”

“I'll be back to my old job. Rajasa can't do anything about it. Edelweis himself will surely be happy to return to work in the forest.”

“You will take Edelweis, Malika and the child she is carrying to the forest?”

“I'll keep them all there.”

“But in the forest is not safe. Remotest. Socialization is also less.”

“I will try to do whatever I can do. That's all I can do for them. Now you understand, right?”

“Me, Amalia and the child I've been with are all of you?”

“You are not used to the forest. You'll be tormented being there. You and Amalia could be tormented.”

“You and Edelweis might be very enjoying in the forest but what about Malika?”

“I can handle Malika.”

“You can't handle Amalia?”

Ryan looked at Nurmala's face.

“Better you guys with Rajasa.”

“We are destined to be together. Rajasa was also outlined with Edelweis. Why can't you take it?”

“Edelweis wants divorce from Rajasa. He's hurt and I don't want him through it alone.”

“They're husband and wife. They have the bond of the Almighty. Like the two of us. Don't you feel it?” Nurmala looked up at Ryan's face.

“I love Edelweis.”

“The saying love doesn't always have to have. Scripture says a soul mate is a sign of God's power. Rajasa and Edelweis have been united by the Almighty. We are too. In the home, there are always problems. Some have a way out and some have to be patient. Rajasa and I have no relationship. Until there is nothing to be questioned. Except Rajasa can't let me go and vice versa. Maybe Edelweis should be patient or otherwise. Requesting divorce. But it's not all like that. Rajasa even asks you to cover his disgrace and release me.”

“Edelweis a woman. Her heart was hurt and disappointed in her husband. I don't want him wallowing in his wounds. I feel, I can make her happy.”

“By taking her, Malika and the baby contained her to the forest. Separate from his father?”

“I've given Rajasa a chance to make him happy. But he disappointed her. I can't let Edelweis be let down by him anymore. I can't stand to see him hurt like that.”

“You can't bear to see Edelweis hurt. But what about me?”

“I'm his secretary. Of course, I understand it very well. You don't get it. Don't interfere with things you don't need to interfere with. Especially all because of accident. Had it been, Edelweis had not found the video. All is fine.”

“The reality is not so. He already knew Rajasa's betrayal. And he can't take it.”

***

Nurmala called Edelweis and asked him to speak together.

Edelweis's face was not very friendly at all. His face was bent and hatred was clearly visible on his face.

“Do you make me meet?” Edelweis' red face was extinguished with anger.

“Sit first. We talk well.”

“You betrayed my husband. What else to talk about?” The Edelweis.

“I'm so sorry I betrayed you. But you also have to know the reason why it all happened.”

“I already know. I was too busy with Malika to ignore my husband.”

“I'm glad you know the reason.”

“Fixed, I can't take it.”

“But all happened. There's nothing we can do. But for what hasn't happened, we can still work on.”

“What do you mean?”

“My relationship and Mr. Rajasa is over. Please don't bring it back.”

“How do I feel about taking Ryan from you?” Sahut Edelweis with a sharp tone.

“Sick. It hurts so.” Nurmala's tears were dripping down. Down both of his cheeks.

“You love him? Heh! Love her so much?” Edelweis grinned. Satisfied sign.

“Let him go. Please!”

“You begged me?”

“I can't part from him. I love him so much.”

“How do you think I felt when I found your video with Rajasa. I haven't married Ryan yet but you've been like this.”

“I willingly dimadu.” Nurmala lowered her face.

“You love him so much? To humble yourself like this?” Edelweis looked at Nurmala cynically, “What was it like when you betrayed my husband?”

“I am a widow. I have limitations. Understand!”

“You don't love my husband. But you want to sleep with him. Receiving money. Right now you're in love with Ryan and things are turning around. You're willing to give anything for him. Humble yourself like this. What do you think I'm gonna do?”

“You don't love Ryan. What are you with him for?”

“You don't love my husband.Why do you want to be with him?”

“Protection.”

“You already know the answer. My husband can't protect my feelings. I don't feel safe with him. If you feel safe with my husband because of the material and ****. As for me, choosing Ryan because it can protect my emotions and feelings.”

“Please let him go. At least, if you can't let go of each other. Don't let him divorce me.”

Edelweis raised his chin and Nurmala looked at him sharply.

“If you think I'll feel sorry for you. You're dreaming! Where did you feel when you betrayed my husband? Do you have any pity? Do you care how I feel?”

Nurmala's tears trickled down both sides of her cheeks.

“I'll teach you what a wound is. What are tears. What is mercy. Not with your pity. Because you won't learn anything. I'll make sure you and Ryan get divorced. I'm going to marry your husband. So that you may know what kind of wounds you sow and tore on my heart and soul. I'm giving my husband to you. You heard me! Take back what you have to take!”

Nurmala shed tears. His heart is so sick. Love has etched perfectly on his soul. He has found the trueness of his love. Due to his stupidity, he had to lose something his soul and heart had just discovered.

“I don't want your husband. I just want my husband.”

“I know. But you'll never know if I don't teach you what pain and pain is.”

“Let him go! Please!” Nurmala lowered her head deeply.

Edelweis lifted Nurmala's chin once again. Staring at him sharply to the heart.

“No!”

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