[[Love To Life]
LTL Part 5's

Every day Raka's attitude increasingly seems to be indifferent to Valenzi. His attitude was really ice cold. Valenzi always tried to do many things, so that Raka was devastated. At least want to talk to him, not even like a walking statue. But still it never works. If you say tired, Valenzi is very tired with everything. But, what can I do? The universe gave a fate that seemed like a curse to him.

In the morning Valenzi woke up from his sleep, he felt the nightstand, tapped on the phone screen twice, just to watch the clock. Inside her was an automatic alarm, she could always get up early every day.

Valenzi grabbed a pastel apron, and began his action in the kitchen. Valenzi cooked the menu as told by Riri. Raka's favorite food, because this is one way to melt Raka's heart, Valenzi thought.

Raka, who was already dressed in neat clothes, complete with her bag, walked down the stairs, and approached the dining table.

The breakfast they both just filled with the sound of the clang spoon with the base of the plate. There is no warm conversation between the couple.

Valenzi chewed his food with a bitter smile. He did not dare to raise his face. Just once he raised his face now, perhaps his tears would break through falling without his permission.

Looking at Raka who was moving from her seat, Valenzi quickly approached Raka. Take over her bag, and drive her husband to the doorstep.

Although there was no response from Raka, at least Valenzi had gradually taken the role of a good wife.

Waiting for Raka to come home from the office, was the most boring of times. If he had finished cleaning the house, there was no more work he could do. Since Valenzi became a wife, work is something that can eliminate boredom.

After that he took a shower and prepared to go to his parents-in-law Raka's house, he went there by taxi, not long after Valenzi arrived

Tok tok tok tok

Valenzi knocked on his door.

"Eh Zizi, what's wrong? Tumben, where are you going?"

"There's nothing, Ma. Kangen, hehe. Oh yeah, Ma. I made that cake."

"Wah .., yaudah yuk entered. Where's raka?"

"Work, Ma."

Both walked into the house.

Valenzi smiled with relief. Once upon a time, his freedom began. And here too his freedom was taken away.

"What's up, Zi? Come here!" said Diana who saw Valenzi still silent in the living room.

Valenzi walked over to Diana who had opened the parcel she was carrying.

"Where, Ma. It's delicious, isn't it?"

Diana nodded with a fluffy smile.

"Mama's son is already good at cooking, nih," Diana's tease.

Valenzi just smiled shyly, and walked around the kitchen. Just walking around, he felt like he missed this place.

"Where? It's good to marry that?"

Valenzi turned his head and smiled wryly

"So a good wife, son, do not be disobedient with husband," continued Diana.

"Yes, Ma"

There was no word other than 'yes' that Valenzi could say.

After that, they both dissolve with talk like a mother and child who have not met for a long time.

Valenzi spilled everything he felt, except his household. He spilled all his cravings on Diana.

"Oh yes, Zi ...."

"Yes, Ma?"

"A few days ago, your friend called home."

Valenzi. "Lifting mom?"

Diana nodded. "He said we were on vacation."

Valenzi swallowed his saliva with great difficulty. "So ..., Mama answered what?"

"Mama answered yes. But Mama and Papa went home first, and you're still on vacation."

Valenzi relaxed both his shoulders. "Good thanks, Ma."

Diana nodded. "Why, anyway? Why don't you tell them? They are your friends. They'll understand your situation, too."

Valenzi shook his head weakly. "Zizi doesn't know, Ma. Zizi doesn't know why Zizi had to lie to them. Zizi's just afraid they're going along hard because of Zizi."

Diana, who understood the circumstances of her daughter, approached and grabbed Valenzi from the side.

"Don't be sad, there's Mama, there's Papa, there's Mama Riri, Papa Bagas, and of course your husband, Raka. If one day they know, Mama sure, your friends will understand you. They'll understand your situation."

"Zizi doesn't know who else to tell, Ma. Zizi is not strong, "his mind.

Valenzi closed his eyes tightly. Trying to hold back her tears. He kept his emotions under control. He could not shed tears in front of his parents.

"Ah yes, Zi. Mama almost forgot. Mama's got yam balls. Mama misses you, so Mama buys your favorite food."

"Really, Ma?" valenzi asked in a slightly hoarse voice.

Diana was enthusiastic.

Valenzi, who was no less enthusiastic, continued to follow Diana who walked back to the kitchen, and opened the large refrigerator in front of him.

Valenzi received one box of yam balls from Diana with a big smile. "Why not drive to Zizi's house, Ma?" his weakness.

"Said Mama Riri you've moved. Mama knows your home address."

Valenzi chuckled on the sidelines of his cud. "Mama Riri and Papa Bagas also know kok, Ma. Kan Papa Bagas who gives house to Zizi with Raka."

Valenzi was increasingly eating his favorite sweet potato balls, without realizing the change in Diana's facial features.

"Why don't you want Mama?" tanyakanya.

"Sorry Mama with Papa, yes, Zi. Mama same Papa can not love you as Raka any," said Diana as she lowered her head.

"Ma .., Zizi means not that. Mama don't be sad, Mama's blessing is the main Papa, Ma."

"If it wasn't for you, maybe Papa's company would have been destroyed, Zi."

"Ma .., Zizi is happy now, and Papa's company is doing well. Everyone is happy, Ma."

Valenzi desperately held back the dozens of tear drops that kept pressing on his eyelids.

Valenzi pulled Diana into his arms.

"Ma .., Mama's affection for Papa is not even comparable to what Mama Riri and Papa Bagas love for both of us. Mama never felt bad about Zizi or Raka. We both love you, without distinguishing anyone."

Diana returned Valenzi's embrace without answering anything.

Diana was relieved by what she heard. Hearing if his daughter was happy, was one happiness that was not comparable to any treasure.

Despite all of Valenzi's words, he shuts down his family's life that is far from happy.

"Eum .., Ma, I'm home first yeah, it's late afternoon. I'm afraid Raka's home I haven't cooked yet."

Diana nodded, and escorted her daughter to the front of the house. "You go home with the driver, will you?" bargain Diana.

Valenzi. "Zizi has taken an online taxi, Ma!" said from the home page.

Diana waved her hand at Valenzi who was then greeted and reciprocated by her daughter.

Valenzi decided to make a short stop at the nearest _supermarket_. Fortunately, he remembered the food that had been used up at home.

Valenzi arrived home, it was quite late afternoon. But there is still time to cook Raka's favorite food, as usual.

Valenzi took the time to go clean himself, before he cooked.

She glanced at the wall clock, and as soon as possible prepared dinner for her, as well as her husband.

Just as he took off his pastel apron, the sound of the door opened. Valenzi turned his head, finding Raka who was putting her shoes on the shelf.

Valenzi walked over to Raka with his warm smile, which Raka never glanced at.

Valenzi received the bag as well as the suit that Raka gave him, and immediately put his suit into the basket of dirty clothes, as well as his bag into the room.

As usual, they ate their dishes in silence. There was no sound between them.

Raka ended her dinner, and headed straight for her study.

Valenzi who noticed Raka walking away from him, could only bitterly smile. Staring at the food that is still left a lot with nanar. Raka's attitude eliminates Valenzi's appetite.

After one deep breath, Valenzi cleaned up the dirty dishes and made a cup of warm tea for her husband.

Valenzi entered Raka's room. "Here, I make warm tea" he said, putting the cup he was carrying on Raka's desk.

Raka just muttered without looking at Valenzi, or just saying thank you didn't.

Valenzi walked towards the sofa, tidying up the thick blanket, as well as the pillow that looked messy there.

She was sure that her husband would sleep in this place again.

Valenzi walked out of the room after turning once to her husband who was still busy checking his files.

Just like last night, Valenzi will start his night's sleep with tears.

"Raka.., wait a moment,"

Raka did not answer or turn around. But he stopped his steps in response.

Valenzi, wiping the glass, approached Raka and stopped in front of her.

The distance between the two is only 10 cm. Valenzi is very close to Raka. Even Raka's breath felt on her forehead.

"Well, it's neat, '" he said. Then Valenzi looked up. Seeing Raka's gaze directed at him.

They were both held in such a position for a few minutes, before Raka cut off her eye contact with Valenzi.

Raka walked forward first, and Valenzi continued to follow her with a face that was difficult to interpret.

"Kok me, deg-degan," he muttered, after seeing Raka's car coming out of the yard.

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...salam, sir,...

...Ika & Anggity...