THE CHOICE IN MY LIFE
SECTION 102
It has been four months since the incident in Singapore. The construction of the new branch is already running 75% and is planned to be completed by the middle of next year. Gilang was released from custody half a month ago and has returned to Indonesia. Tia's ex-husband was indirectly expelled from the company and Gilang could not get a job at any office because of his black record. Finally he chose to trade to connect his life and his family, because all his savings were exhausted to help his sister's treatment. As for Reza, there was no news. Not knowing what Rio had already done to the man, but Rio made sure that he did not kill the man named Reza.
Now the age of Tia content has entered the 6th month. His stomach has shown changes because of the baby he contains. With a little force, Tia managed to get permission from her husband to keep working and promised not to be exhausted. Rio's parents who are in America have also gotten word that Tia is pregnant. Rio instantly gave the news for a moment he found out about it from the doctor who examined Tia. How happy both Rio's parents are. Even Mother Rio has sent enough money to be able to buy necessities for her grandchildren later. He still sends the money even though Rio makes sure if the money is more than enough to be able to buy all the needs of his prospective baby. But Rio understood just how much happiness his parents would have for the first grandchild.
“Good day, Sir!” greet them simultaneously when they find out if the vice president of this large company goes down the floor of their division. The other employees already understood where Rio was going.
“It's time. Doctor Rena is waiting for us.” Take Rio as he enters Tia's room.
Tia smiled seeing her husband come down to pick her up. Tia put her phone in her bag and tried to get up from her seat.
“Awas, be careful, Darling. Watch out if your stomach is hit by the table.”
“I'm fine, Rio. Don't lebay ah.” Tia Protests.
“Let me lebay. I want to make sure my wife and son are okay.” Reply Rio definitely. Rio embraced Tia's waist and followed his wife walking out.
“Devi, I'm out first, yes. Want to check with the obstetrician.” Tia told her goal to her subordinates.
“Siap, Mom. I hope everything is okay, Mom. Healthy mom and baby grandpa.”
“Aminn.” Tia and Rio answered simultaneously.
“Come, Tia.” Invite Rio, and answered a nod by Tia.
The other employees only looked on envy looking at Rio who was so attentive and affectionate towards his wife in such a way. Many eyes looked on as Rio walked while embracing his wife's waist and gently stroking Tia's already enlarged stomach.
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Rio protected his wife as they passed through the crowd. But suddenly Tia's leg stopped because someone was holding her leg tightly. Almost Tia fell down due to the sudden movement, but Rio responsibly held back his wife from falling over.
“What do you do? You almost hurt my pregnant wife.” Rio widened his eyes to the old woman who was now still holding onto Tia's ankle.
“Tia? That you?”
Tia saw the old woman who called her name, “Tante Ratna? Why is Auntie here? Wake up first, Aunt.” Tia helped Gilang's parents to stand up.
“Let me help him.” Rio took over helping Madam Gilang to stand up. “Who is he, Tia?”
“Mamanya Gilang.” replied Tia briefly. “If Aunty is here, it means the one crying it . .”
“Gaby, Tia. That's Gaby.” Aunt Ratna cried as much as Tia and saw Tia's stomach begin to bulge. “Excuse Aunt, Tia. Ii'm sorry. Sorry Aunt's son too. We have got his karma. Please forgive us.”
“Why does Aunt say such a thing?”
“Gaby, Tia. Gaby's uterus had to be removed because there was a tumor and harmed her soul, wherever we went for treatment but that was her only option. Gaby will be disabled, Tia!” shouted Aunt Ratna amid her cries, “Pardon the treatment of Aunt who once said you as a barren woman. Forgive Aunt, Tia. Auntie has got her karma.” Aunt Ratna clenched her hands together to beg for mercy to her former daughter-in-law.
“Already, Aunt. Tia forgave Auntie. Now just accompany Gaby inside so she can accept her condition. And need Aunty to know, children are the most important thing for parents, Aunty is also believed to have it. So never say if Gaby is disabled just because she doesn't have a uterus on her body. There are many ways, Auntie. There are still many ways to have a little angel even if not from the womb itself. So please encourage Gaby, Auntie. Encourage him to live his life in the future. And reassure Gaby that one day there must be someone the right man who can accept her situation. Just like Tia, who gets a husband who really appreciates whatever Tia.” circumstances Tia smiled looking at her husband who was also already smiling warmly because of the wise words Tia issued. How great his wife's heart has been hurt, but his heart can forgive unconditionally.
“Thanks, Son. Thanks.” Said Aunt Ratna and after that moved into Gaby's room which was calm after receiving a sedative injection.
Tia and Rio will continue their journey towards Doctor Rena's room. Just stepping a few steps away from the front of Gaby's room, Tia and Rio looked at a man who was standing while bowed silently. But both know if the man is Gilang even though his appearance is much different, more shabby unkempt. Gilang lowered his head from feeling guilty about his actions he had done to Tia, and also his fear towards Rio because his gaze was so intimidating.
The couple passed Gilang without saying a word, they prefer to quickly see the doctor Rena because they have longed to see their baby in the womb Tia.