Suddenly a Husband
Reni's refusal

"When are you here?" suddenly Reni asked as the three of us were having breakfast in my room. While Bre was sleeping on the bed.

As long as Reni was here, Zainal gave her another room right next to mine. Somehow, Reni's parents were able to get the room and the residents next door were also willing to move in happily. When Riko was here she stayed in my room.

"I asked!" said Reni again. "Have you been here a week? How much longer do you want? you have to work."

"I'm a permit, Ren." replied Riko. Riko's existence actually helped Reni a lot. There are always twenty-four hours for the mother and the baby. I don't understand how Riko's ears work, but even at night, when we're both asleep, if Bre wakes up then Riko will wake up. He's going to Reni's room, take Bre out of the room or even into my room to calm down.

In addition, Riko also every day always prepares nutritious food for Reni. From breakfast, lunch, dinner, morning and afternoon snacks. He also does not hesitate to purify diapers and Bre clothes. Even yesterday he bathed Bre. It's worth being a standby dad.

"Izin's? how many days? I know the hospital rules, Ko. You won't get permission all this time? So, how long are you gonna be here?" ask Reni again

"Why Ren? It doesn't seem like Riko's any harm here. I think he's been very helpful to you. I can't standby to accompany you to take care of Bre, so let Riko accompany." I said.

"Didn't you see people staring at us weird? You are my husband, it is true that we do not commit, only record in country. But still everyone knows you're my husband, Ben. You're Bre's father. If Riko lingers here, always helping me, even in the middle of the night he comes to me to help, then people will be suspicious. What kind of marriage does her husband let his friend always take care of his wife? What kind of marriage do you not care about but your friend is very attentive. This is very strange and will have an influence on Bre. Everyone will guess there is a secret we are hiding. They might even know what really happened when I tried to hide everything by marriage. So I beg you two if you really want to help me and Bre, please help me get things done well!" pinta Reni crying.

Seeing it like that keeps me from getting to the heart.

"Ben, if you really want to part with me, please allow it until Bre's letters are finished. Don't ask Riko to do something that will make others suspicious of Bre. I beg. Let it be my shame to bear it myself, Bre must not feel the pain I feel. I can't imagine he'll have to feel that disgrace later. It hurts so bad Ben!" reni said with wet eyes.

"Sorry Ren, we didn't mean that. I just want to help Riko to get your heart. Since he has proven the sincerity of his love for you, he will be a good husband and father for both of you later. To him, I'm pretty sure I'll leave you guys." I said again.

"I also contributed to Ren's mistake. As Ben said, I do this all because I love you." said Riko.

"Don't be selfish Ko, you know what the answer is? I've talked about it before. Now I'm telling you that I don't care how you feel, I just want to protect my son!" Reni. "Don't approach me. I still need Ben until I get that letter!"

"If you're willing, I'm ready to put my name on Bre's aktenya." said Riko.

"No, I don't want Ko. It was too late. I have already recorded my name with Bek, it is impossible to use another name, it could be later Bre confused if you know everything." Reni refused. "If you want to help, now go back to Jakarta!" pinta Reni's. "Don't let anyone get suspicious of me. I beg you."

"Well, Ren, tomorrow I'm leaving" said Riko.

I know how Riko feels, sad when rejected. But also can not blame Reni because he is fighting for the fate of his son. What I regret, it should have been from the beginning Riko who solidified her heart, married Reni. But what can be done, everything has already happened.

***

"Ben, I'm actually afraid I'll never get the chance to be Bre's father even though I love the baby so much and love his mother" Riko said as I drove him to the airport.

"Please Ko, it won't be long. It won't be two months" I said

"It seems you don't know Reni. Ben, I couldn't come to pick him up at the time because he was urgent, he called, told me not to come here. He doesn't want to go back to Jakarta without you."

"When Bre was two months old we would go home, take care of Bre's deed, and get divorced."

"Are you sure Reni's going to divorce you?"

"meaning?"

"Ben, aren't you aware of Reni's true feelings? I don't like to talk about this, but I have to so you don't get too naive. Reni loves you!"

Hearing Riko's statement made me pause for a moment, then burst out laughing. Didn't Riko know we were friends?

"We were friends and he knew the only woman I loved was Yohana" I said.

"Yes, but there is no ..." Riko hasn't had time to explain I cut immediately.

"Yes I know. You're saying there's no pure friendship between a man and a woman, right? Whatever you want to say, but that's how we are. Just a friend!" I reaffirm. "Are you saying that out of jealousy, Ko? you believe that I love Yohana. I got here for her."

"I believe you, but I know Reni's heart. I knew him long before you had any friendship. I really believe in you, Ben, but that's what Reni's heart is all about. He got here too out of fear that you might return to Johana. Whatever it is, I just want to remind you that Reni could have done anything to separate you, just like she convinced the airport clerk to get here, also forced his parents not to linger here. Better, before you go back, find someone who can accompany him.. Someone you can trust, but not Yohana." Riko reminds me of a woman who sometimes when in love is able to do anything to get her love. Including getting rid of his rival.