CUTS
Iskandar and Losing...

Tired of all his thoughts, Cut decided to talk to Mak Cek Siti and Pak Cek Amir finished praying isya. And this is where Cut is currently sitting opposite Mr. Cek Amir who has become his guardian. Mak Cek Siti sat beside him. Mak Cek Siti has played the role of mother to replace the dead Umi.

“What's bothering you, son?” ask Mr. Cheque Amir gently.

Cut squeezed his fingers out of nervousness. “Say to us, feel free!”

Gentle speech Mak Kek Siti gave a little strength to Cut.

“Cut confused where to start? Mother and Father asked Iskandar to be cared for by them. Cut won't give Iskandar to them, Mak Cek. Although Is is their granddaughter but she's still Cut's son. Why ask for it completely? Why not just take care together like everyone else.”

Cry Cut was not restrained, Mak Cek Siti cradled Cut in her arms. Both of them had indeed heard what had become of Cut's concern all along. Her former in-laws had spoken to Mak Cek Siti and Pak Cek Amir about their wishes while Cut was still in the hospital. The desire of his former in-laws continues to grow because they accidentally mandapati their granddaughter is busy playing with a man in striped clothes at the house Mak Cek Siti. From there, they knew that the man named Rendra was targeting their former daughter-in-law.

“Quiet! It's all just your concern, we can still talk about this well between families. You also do not plan to get married at this time right?”

Cut with wet eyes looked at Mak Cek Siti who was smiling at him. “Married? Cut won't marry, Mak Chek! And why did Mak Cek mention getting married?”

Pak Cek Amir and Mak Cek Siti finally told me about the incident where when her former in-laws came to their home. At that time, Rendra was also there playing with Iskandar. They immediately asked about Rendra's true intention of approaching their granddaughter.

“Does he know the problem between Cut and Bang Fais?”

Mak Cek Siti nodded weakly, “She has known since the beginning of meeting with us. He has already conveyed his intention from the first meeting with us.”

“Sorry before, Sir, Buk. I have a goal to return to continue my good intentions which were delayed a few years ago. If Cut is married then I will step back from now.” Mak Cek Siti replicated every word that came out of Rendra's mouth at that time.

“Then we told him everything. And at that moment he asked us for permission to approach you again. And as your parents, Mak Cek and Pak Cek of course allow. Moreover, the late Abu and Umi also loved it.”

Cut frowned looking at Mak Cek Siti. “Abu and Umi love Bang Rendra?”

Mak Cek Siti nodded slowly, “Mak Cek knew when they told her about you and Rendra when we recently moved here. Parents always know which man is good for their daughter. So also with the assessment of Abu and Ummu. They might not like Rendra if according to their eyes he is not good.”

“If your late parents only liked it, how about you?” tanya Mak Cek Siti.

“Think slowly! Don't disturb your mind. We support all your decisions. But remember one thing, you have to get up and step forward. Don't get hung up in place because life has to keep going.”

Mr. Cheque Amir's words were so soothing as to imply a deep meaning for Cut. while he himself did not know what to behave like.

Again Cut was surprised by the famous question Mak Kek Siti with the most accurate matchmaker. “From the one Mak Check saw, Rendra seems to like you a lot. He was also very happy with Iskandar. Oh my goodness, Mak Cek forgot to tell you that Rendra is a divorced widower without children.”

“What?”

Mak Cheque nodded his head. “After hearing our story about you, he also told us about himself honestly. He also shows divorce papers that are deliberately brought to be shown to you. Even though he was almost desperate for not finding you.”

Cut is increasingly worried about all the statements heard from Mak Kek Siti. Now his heart and mind became unsettled.

“Check, Check Mak, Cut does not want to marry if it keeps Cut with Iskandar. Child is more important than anything.”

“Nothing will keep you away from Iskandar. You just need to open your heart for now. Ask your heart if there's still room for Rendra. If still, give him a chance and if not, subtly reject him.” Mak Cek Siti again gave her advice.

Mak Cek Siti is famous for being good at matchmaking. How many couples have married in his office after being betrothed by him.

“There's still plenty of time to think. No need to rush, let the time determine who your next mate.” Mr. Cek Amir mediates.

“Can't be so, Dad. Men also need reassurance, not just women. Moreover, he was almost done with the task here. Cut had to think about this for two weeks. In three weeks, Rendra will return to Java.” Timpal Mak Cek Siti.

“Cheque Mak is aunty Fais does not mean Mak Cek defended him. You are also Mak Cek's nephew and you deserve to be happy. Iskandar's problem can be discussed later. What matters is you first. Iskandar's business let Mak Chek talk to Fais' parents. Now think about what your heart wants. You don't have to get married now, Rendra has also said if marrying you is impossible now because she is on duty. All he wants before he goes back to Java is your decision. Did you accept or reject it?”

This time Mr. Cek Amir could only sigh. When the soul of matchmaking possessed his wife, it would be difficult to stop as it is today.

After a long conversation with Pak Cek Amir and Mak Cek Siti, Cut became difficult to close his eyes. He continues to be overshadowed by Fais's shared memories and all the betrayals he has received. Without realizing it, his mind continued to compare between Fais and Rendra. Every now and then, Rendra's smile and all the memories of the past spring up like a missile shot from the top of a fighter plane in the middle of the night.

Suddenly, Iskandar who was sleeping tilted his body with one hand lying on his chest. Cut looked at the shahdu at the baby who was so handsome and handsome like his father. That said, parents in his village once said if the boy is too similar to his father then there will be a separation in the family. Either dead or divorced.

Sure enough the old man said. Cut and Fais divorced even before this boy knew his father's face well.

“Did you miss him?”

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