
Odelia's death was so sudden! Like a sudden dream, it felt very far from reality!!
Until the moment Odelia was buried, Nawang and Juni were still in a daze. Whatever happens around them, it feels like an illusion. Tired of crying and sobbing, only tears rolled. Wet the cheeks of the two friends.
Until yesterday they were three, but now one of them must lie quietly in eternal rest.
Until the prayers stopped, June's physically and mentally exhausted body collapsed. He could not resist the emotional turmoil that flowed within him.
It was as if fate was constantly playing tricks on him! When he wants death, even his best friend who finally left them forever.
June was suffering.
After what happened between her and Abraham, June had no courage to see Odelia again. He felt ashamed.
Every time he imagined the smile of Odelia who greeted him, his heart felt bitter.
He felt unworthy to stand beside Odelia after the dirty thing he had done with Abraham. It was not because of his wishes or Abraham's. But that does not make the fact that they have betrayed Odelia, change.
June is very sick!
Seeing June crying in an unconscious state, Abraham's heart ached. Abraham still felt fear in June's eyes when he saw her. Even his body trembled and Jun always dodged.
Abraham's feelings are now divided, between sadness and guilt that continues to haunt.
He wanted to be honest with his wife after it was all over!! As Odelia improves after a series of treatments, Abraham plans to admit to the mistake he made in June. And ask forgiveness of his wife.
But instead of asking for forgiveness, admit it he did not have time. Odelia was called so fast!!
****
Handing over a clean white envelope with the name 'Nawang Anjani' to Nawang, Abraham only said short words.
"Odelia wrote this!"
Nawang was aghast, his tears that had receded back spilled. Biting his lips firmly, Nawang grabbed the envelope that Abraham thrust.
As he opened the envelope, familiar handwriting greeted Nawang. An ache broke out in his chest as he read the first line of the letter.
[Don't cry! If you cry, maybe Cleve will curse me who's having fun in heaven]
As if he knew he was leaving, Odelia wrote words implying death.
[You remember your promise to me, right?!]
Nawang who read the sentence immediately nodded, as if talking to Odelia.
[Please keep your word!!]
Nawang nodded back. Nawang has also responded to the request of his best friend before.
[Good!! I knew you would do it for me! I believe you]
As if Odelia knew the answer that Nawang would give earlier, she continued to reveal amazing things in her letter.
Each line she read, added a longing in Nawang's heart to Odelia. His chest was tightened by the infinite pain. No matter how many tears came out, his voice was hoarse and his throat was sore. But his heart that was throbbing pain, far made him even more tormented.
As he finished reading the contents, he was startled by the voice of Abraham nearby.
Nawang saw Abraham who was not far from him also crying.
Reading a letter similar to his, Abraham fell to the ground and roared pitifully. It was as if he was in a lot of pain.
[Mas. I'll keep an eye on you from there! Remember, a promise is a promise]
Abraham could not bear his sorrow. It was as if it had exploded inside him. When Odelia calls him 'gold' is when they're not married.
As if implying that their relationship was back to how it was, Odelia called him 'Mas'.
'What do you mean?! Are we not husband and wife anymore?!' abraham's mind was bitter.
Like answering Abraham's question, the next line of June's letter smashed the man's heart into pieces.
[Mas, now you are free!! Don't get hung up on our relationship that has passed! Please, you should be happy. For the sake of me who was once your companion. And for you and our child, who must continue to live]
****
Crying sobbing, Jun tightly grasped the white envelope with his name written on the outside.
Just by looking at his best friend's neat writing, Jun's heart felt sore.
The bitterness spread as he opened the envelope. With trembling hands he read line after line of letters prepared by Odelia for him.
Unable to contain his sadness, Jun again sobbed. Clear circles again spewed out of his eyes.
As if it never ended, her tears flowed like an eternal spring.
[God has never created anything without a purpose! God never says anything without a specific purpose. Your divorce and my illness. There must be a reason behind it!]
[I'm sure God has also shown you and Abraham the way to unite! If that happens, I beg you to accept it]
Reading it, June's heart churned. That night happened again in his mind.
The horror, pain and despair that seemed to make him almost crazy. He was angry, hated and disgusted at himself.
Is that what God calls destiny?!
Why did she and Odelia have to face and accept this cruel fate?!
June was feeling sad. He cried in silence, biting his lips hard.
Abraham, who had come to check on June, could only stare at the woman from afar. It's sad to see the suffering June may have stemmed from it. He knelt down and apologized in June, but hesitated. He was afraid that Jun would tremble in fear when he saw her.
"Abraham, can we talk to you for a second?!" Nawang who appeared, suddenly invited him to speak.
They turned to another place to talk. Not bothering an emotional June.
"Did Odelia also reveal her last request to you?!" ask Nawang without further ado.
Abraham was limp, staring at Nawang expressionlessly. For a moment he was silent, but then suddenly said, "If what you mean is to marry June, yes..Odelia mentioned it!"
"What do you think?!" nawang asked, even though he had promised to unite the two men to Odelia. It did not make Nawang blind, and forced the two to marry just like that.
Abraham snorted, closing his eyes as he closed the complicated thoughts that continued to buzz in his head.
With one complete conviction, Abraham said.
"I want to admit something!" said Abraham.
Nawang frowned, "Acknowledging what?!"
"I've done something wrong!!" murmured Abraham, bitterly crying filled his tongue, as soon as he felt faint.
Still listening, Nawang only looked at Abraham.
"I've been*dai June!"