Asti Girl Carrying the Curse
Chapter 50. A Hard Decision
When they left the house, Zahra could no longer smile triumphantly.
" You have to tell me a lot. About all this, Madam Asti!"
Tagih Ibu Anggita riled. The woman had already gulped down half of the contents of the tumbler she was carrying. Immediately he took his car out of the settlement complex that looked beautiful and comfortable. But it can hide Satrio and Zahra's dark relationship.
" Come, Asti. Tell a story!" Pinta Ibu Anggita's.
The woman stopped her car at a simple restaurant not far from the housing complex. They choose the most corner and a little far from the visitors to be more comfortable and free to talk.
" But I beg you to find me help for a lawyer, yes!" asti said again.
" Satrio is a bit difficult to deal with. He became emotional and rude if I considered him to have lowered his pride!"
" You know how long Satrio's affair has been?"
" Maybe since I was hospitalized when I gave birth to Akbar. That's where Satrio and Zahra met."
Actually, Asti had already felt the change in Satrio's attitude after both pairs of their parents returned to their respective homes. It was exactly a week after he returned home. The highlight was when they held Akbar's wedding event in the village. When their baby was three weeks old.
Zahra's name came from Satrio's mouth. When it passed the next room that her husband was wearing it was resting. Sometimes Akbar often cries awake at night and that makes Asti often stay up late. While he did not dare to ask for help Satrio who is handling a severe case.
"Why did you give up, Asti? That woman won ...."
"I want to live quietly, Mom. I was tired because Satrio was very neat to cover up the relationship. Until Joko sees for herself when Satrio at an SPBU takes Zahra traveling out of town. Turns out they had an engagement at the woman's house."
Asti's voice is getting lower. It seemed that he was trying to temper the bitter taste of heartache and disappointment. Moreover, listening with the symbol Zahra talking about their romantic relationship is appropriate as a husband - wife.
" Cry, Asti! If it makes your heart more relieved," said mother Anggita slowly.
"Why are you just telling me now, Asti? We can help you immediately. When Mr. Sadewo accidentally saw Satrio carrying the woman. On the block next door was a friend of his who lived there. I didn't believe it when my husband told me that story. But Miss Suparlan was over a month ago in a storm when Satrio turned to another woman."
" I'm so embarrassed, Mom ... I don't know what was wrong and what sins I committed. Because Satrio quickly turned to another woman. We just got married and had a baby."
"Patience... All bad deeds will be accepted by the person who does them. God is not sleeping, Asti!"
" Please, Mom. Save the Zahra voice recording. Whatever happens, I have to get out of Satrio's official house."
On the way back home, they were equally silent. It was at the Solo cuisine stall on the side of the road, almost Asti did not touch a bowl of tongseng that had been ordered. If not reminded Mother Anggita because she must eat to feed her baby breast milk as well as her sanity of mind.
Tomorrow Ibu Anggita comes with a young man who
it turns out that a technician at an electronics store to install a cctv in the living room and in front of the house. He said he was told by Mr. Sadewo to keep watch.
All day Asti has tidied up all the goods Akbar needs in two big boxes. Asti has also emptied his personal belongings from the closet in the master bedroom. Clothes that are usually worn every day are only placed in a wide plastic laundry basket.
Apparently, Ibu Anggita has called her friend who is a lawyer, Imelda Wahono, S.H. The woman looked smart and experienced, she was also used to taking care of divorce matters. He was somewhat surprised by the strange problems faced by the beautiful and simple woman.
The woman received several photos, videos and voice recordings of Zahra and a confession of their relationship.
At Bu Anggita's house they talked and discussed for a long time.
Yesterday Satrio returned from his service from Semarang. But again he returned to Zahra's house. Of course the woman did not dare to talk about the arrival of Ibu Anggita and Asti who managed to get proof of their relationship.
Sorenya, Satrio just returned to the official house. Of course he still maintains his honor and good name, because in this complex there is a direct superior, Mr. Sadewo.
Intentionally, Asti breastfeeds her baby until full so that Akbar quickly falls asleep. In addition to being placed in the box so that the baby is safe, Asti adjusts the recitation of the holy verses of the Qur'an, from his hape.
Satrio was sitting quietly in front of the television broadcasting various news .
" She, here's the coffee!"
Satrio enjoyed the coffee mouthful by mouthful. He was a bit uneasy when Asti took a seat at the dining table that was facing him.
" Can we talk good, Mas?"
" Why, if we can't ?"
" I want permission to get out of this house!"
"Are you sure this is your decision?"
When Asti got up and stood up from him sitting down, both of Satrio's strong hands held Asti's shoulders back." Sit down!"
His voice was loud and blaring from the man, until it made Asti surprised. He had to sit down quickly. Of course with a heart of kebit. Until he resigns, Satrio will do anarchy. Do the KDRT to him. There is a cctv installed.
" Do not think that your long hijab and veil does not cover your depraved behavior. How many men have you invited into this house, Asti? Don't-don't Akbar also not my flesh and blood!"
Satrio's words were beyond his expectations. It turned out that there was someone who had slandered her and her husband just believed it. Is it permissible for this man to cheat and commit adultery to avenge the slander?
Asti's breath was exhaled many times to relieve the tightness and anger that rolled into one.
" Does Mas Satrio believe in that slander? By Allah and the Messenger, I have never accepted a man into this house without anyone else! Even you also doubt Akbar as your son?"
Asti's tears began to pour. He grabbed a tissue box. In front of this arrogant man he should not be weak. His eyes stared at a Qur'an, which he prayed in this dining room during the day, while Akbar slept.
The Qur'an was placed on the table beside them. " For whatever it is, I reject the accusation and slander. Would Mas dare to swear on this holy book, if you did not cheat and commit adultery with other women?"
Not yet finished Asti took the book, Satrio had already thrown a book that was not too big but thick and heavy on Asti's face. The woman reflexively lowered her head. But his head was still hit by the object before falling loudly to the floor. Asti. The impact made his head feel dizzy.
He subconsciously picked up the book and hugged it in his chest while holding back a cry. " With this Qur'an alone you dare not swear allegiance! Our marriages are legally recorded by country and religion...."
Do not ask how broken Asti's heart with slander that is fixed on him. Not to mention Satrio's relationship with Zahra. It makes no sense and logic, if the girl wants to be connected and engaged to a man who clearly still has a wife and child. Zahra is very young, beautiful and well educated to be a nurse.
Asti's head is still a bit heavy. But he did not dare to get out the door of the house before Joko or Lek No came to pick him up. His eyes stared sadly at the thing that Satrio had given him as part of the wedding dowry. Now it's a little torn.
While taking care of Akbar, Asti's lips continued to sholawat. It seems that the demons in this house are feasting victory. Because Satrio always justifies all his actions and words.
" Joko, are you on your way? " Call Asti to Joko in the morning.
" In a moment, because Mr. Cahyadi also asked the Father and Mother to come to your house!"
So Satrio asked his parents to come. To embarrass himself? Asti's face became even more cynical.
By 11:00, Satrio's parents arrived along with Joko and his parents. They were shaking hands at the entrance. Joko had bought a cake and drinks after receiving several messages from Asti before.
" Here's Asti!" Call Mr. Cahyadi when Asti comes out of the room while holding Akbar. The baby prefers to be carried by Joko rather than her own grandmother, Widya's mother.
" What is this. We asked Satrio to come here soon?"
Satrio's face became increasingly unsightly when he saw the presence of Lek No, Bulek Ratih and Joko who were still petting Akbar.
" Asti's asking for a divorce, sir!"
" Divorce? An asti? What did you do until Asti asked for a divorce?"
" He accused Satrio of cheating."
There was a cynical smile that showed Asti hearing the way Mr. Cahyadi scolded his son. "'Is that true, Asti?"
" Yes, Sir!"
" You know, the accusation without evidence it falls to slander?"
" Why did you just scold the couple in the hospital parking lot? Now what would you do if this couple had cheated on you and committed adultery?"
" Asty! Just haphazardly you say ... Don't get your head big, yeah! All this time we loved you and always stood up for you." Tegur Widya's mother is rude. She forgets herself as a mother-in-law and a compassionate grandmother for loving Satrio so much.
" I'm sorry, Asti. If you lack respect for people who have been giving love sincerely. Mas Satrio had to divorce Asti in front of this family. Or I'll have to sue Mas Satrio with evidence that will not only embarrass your family, but will tarnish your good name in the office."
" You mean, you're threatening me Asti?"
" Where do I dare to be with someone as great as you, Satrio Wibowo. Mr. Sadewo has also kept all the evidence."
" What else is this?" asked Mr. Cahyadi confused.
"Satrio had an affair with a nurse that you saw when I was hospitalized. Not long ago they were engaged, sir!"
" Crazy!" hiss Joko hard. It was fortunate that Akbar was still in his arms firmly. " You're satrio's demon!"
Joko hands Akbar over to his mother. " I've seen Satrio take the woman to Yogyakarta. Is this what you've been hiding all this time, Satrio? You are not ashamed of your family's distinguished background, rank and position. Venereological criminals!"