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63_Decided To Split

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After Aisyah's departure from home, Bayu just kept quiet without going to work. For one day yesterday, Bayu truant worked unannounced. He doesn't care about his job. Right now her heart is in turmoil as Aisyah leaves the house and asks for a divorce.

Of course Aisha's speech made Bayu flabbergasted. All this time he did not expect Aisyah to have great courage to end her household. For a moment, Bayu rubbed his face and got up from the chair. He changed his clothes and decided to go to his mother's house.

For two days Aisyah left the house, Bayu's condition was concerning. How not, as long as Aisha was at home she never experienced hunger. Now, let alone the food available, rice and side dishes have been exhausted without making Bayu's body so weak. During these two days, Bayu always eat in warteg. But na’as money in the pocket of the remaining salary yesterday did not meet his needs if he continued to eat at the stall. So he went to his parents' house.

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Hearing the sound of the child's motorbike, Ambar who was in the kitchen immediately ahead welcomed the arrival of his grandson. He really hopes Bayu comes with his son-in-law Aisyah and his granddaughter Zahra.

“Loh, your wife and son where, Bayu?” tanya Ambar followed the child into the house. He was looking for the whereabouts of his grandson and son-in-law. The middle-aged woman was a little confused because she did not see Zahra and Aisyah.

Without answering her mother's question, Bayu immediately dropped her body on the living room sofa. Ambar sat down beside his son.

“Wood, Zahra and Aish where, why are their tumbens not coming?” ask Ambar back.

“Aish to the house of the father-in-law, Mom,” replied Bayu while stomping his forehead.

“What are they spending the night there?”

“Wood, don't know Mom. From Aish's words, it looks like they're staying there. It has also been a long time Aish has not visited his father since the birth of Zahra.”

Not wanting to be interrogated by her mother, Bayu decided to go straight into the kitchen to fill her empty stomach since last night.

Ambar stared at the departure of his eldest son disappeared behind the walls of the house. As a mother, she felt something Bayu was hiding. I don't know what the problem is. What is clear is that Aish does not usually go to his father's house without saying goodbye to him. Although always in a hurry, Aish always stopped by to him.

Since Bayu's arrival at home, Ambar felt that there was something strange about his son's household. It's the second night Bayu spent the night here without Aisyah and Zahra. Physical Bayu was lately less healthy. How not, both of his eye bags blackened like a finished merchant. Both protrusions of his cheeks were sunken plus skin that was dry and thin.

Not that he wanted to interfere with the household problems of his son and daughter-in-law, it's just that Ambar was curious why Bayu did not follow Aisyah to the house of Mr. Agung if indeed his daughter-in-law was there.

After dinner, Ambar followed Bayu who was sitting in front of the television with her husband watching a ball game. While carrying putu cake and tea, Ambar took his place beside Bayu.

“Wood, tomorrow pick up Aish from the house of Mr. Agung, yes. I miss Zahra.” Ambar opened the conversation after putting the snack.

Herman who had focused on watching for a moment turned to his wife.

“Bapak said that, anyway! They are our sons-in-law and grandchildren. Of course their presence is the responsibility of Bayu who must always help Aisyah take care of Zahra. Not even a burden to Bayu. Wonder Mom, why, the hell did you not like Aish? What's wrong with Aish that makes you not like him? Though Aish's daughter-in-law is diligent and as long as she has worked, Aish also often helps us!”

Bayu who sat beside them just silently heard his parents arguing over his household problems.

Herman was silent and did not know what to say. I don't know what makes him disagree Aisyah became his daughter-in-law. Indeed, during Aish's work, they both always get a parcel from his daughter-in-law in the form of clothes, sandals, or pants. However, Herman's small heart was very strong still hated the presence of Aisha.

“This is why, Father and Mother even quarrel, anyway!” call Bayu stopped the debate between his parents. He who is in need of calm even have to watch the commotion caused by the debate of his parents because of him. Bayu had to leave his parents and rushed into the room.

“Just tomorrow you have to pick up Aisyah at the house of Mr. Agung. I really miss Zahra.” Ambar said before Bayu vanished behind the bedroom door.

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Tian's life was not much different from what Aisyah had experienced. The mature man in brown skin was tired every day to face the babble of his wife who always humbled him. Although Tian had already left their house and chose to stay in rented, but occasionally Tian went home to see Ajeng. Ajeng is still his wife.

Like this morning, he again argued with Ajeng just because of a trivial matter. As a wife, she prepared breakfast for her husband. Not with Ajeng. The woman prefers breakfast at the office with her friends rather than breakfast with Tian.

“Can not, you have breakfast at home. Counting for savings. If you eat out every day it's a waste. Remember, now everything is expensive,” said Tian while putting two dishes of fried rice on the dining table with his side dishes.

“What did you say, Mom? Wastage?” The long black haired woman in a beige blazer suit approached Tian with a smirk smile.

“Do not pretend to forget, Mas. The money I use is my money. In fact, to buy skincare, your salary is not enough,” said Ajeng.

The woman stood in front of Tian while folding her hands on her chest. “Remember your salary is nothing compared to my high salary. So you better not interfere. Meningan immediately take care of our farewell.” A teaching passed from before Tian. But just a few steps, he heard Tian's voice so loud, for a moment Ajeng stopped his steps.

“You don't need to worry, women like you don't deserve to be defended. I dropped the talaq. Wait for the divorce papers from the court. That way you can do as you please!” sarkas Tian, was full of emotions that were bubbling up inside his chest.

After saying this, Tian passed by without saying a word to Ajeng. Too bad the fried rice that was on the table again came back cold not eaten and ended up in the trash.

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...To be continued...

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