Durjana's In-law
Chapter 35. Final Decision

After a few weeks, Ismawan has decided to divorce Ayu. The decision was made prior to her divorce from Hanum.

"Yu, I'm sorry I can't continue this marriage. Once again, I'm sorry," said Ismawan.

"Not you or your mom is the same, Mom. You can't appreciate the lives of others. I'll make sure your mother regrets making me this way. Maybe Hanum said the same thing. Just so you know, Mom, your mother is not what you see. He looks good in front of you, but the truth is not with all his daughters-in-law. If you don't believe me, just ask Hanum. He's more stupid than I am."

Ayu's words have a point as well. All this time Ismawan could never hear Hanum from heart to heart. Often he ignored the request of the woman he loved. Could there still be a chance to return before the separations are passed by the court.

"Yes, thank you for being my wife all these years. I'll try to give you my best even if we're apart."

"No need, Mom. I hope you find the best woman who can keep up with your mother's cruel attitude. Hopefully there will still be a soul mate who will accompany you later."

After coming from Ayu's place, Ismawan decided to follow Hanum to his workplace. A large stall that is quite crowded. Luckily, Hanum did not work as a waiter, but as a financial officer.

"Hanum's in place?" asked Ismawan to some young people who became servants at the stall.

"Oh, Madam Hanum is there, Mas. Shall I call you?"

"Can. I'm waiting here, yeah."

"Good, Mas. Just a minute, yeah."

Not difficult for Ismawan. Moreover, he has often come here. Sometimes to just eat or meet Hanum.

Seeing his wife with a pregnant mother negligee, made Ismawan's heart beat faster. It should have been her who worked for Hanum, instead of letting work in such a pregnant state.

"Mas Is, what's wrong?"

"Num, I need to talk to you. Do you have a minute?"

"Only 10 minutes. That's if you want, Mom."

"Can. We'll just talk there, yeah." Ismawan pointed at Gasebo outside the stall. There is also a place for customers who want to sit down.

Hanum seemed silent until Ismawan opened his voice. During this divorce process, Hanum did maintain a distance with her husband. At least this was a way for him to move on quickly. Although he has not found a replacement, at least he is ready to live independently.

"Num, I just got divorced from Ayu."

Hanum remained silent. She tried to digest her husband's words. Even if they're divorced, Hanum will stick to his stance.

"Sorry, Mas. What does your divorce have to do with me? If you want a divorce from Ayu, go ahead. That's none of my business."

"It's not like that, Num. I mean, maybe we can fix things. Moreover you are pregnant and now I only have you as my wife."

Hanum remembered Wardani's remark a while ago. Indeed a boy until anytime is his mother's, but if it can not make his wife happy, why survive? Moreover, this is not only about Ismawan, but his mother.

"No, Mom! My decision is round. If I come back, what guarantee can you give me? Can you make sure Mom does me good? Can you just treat me like a daughter-in-law in general?"

Ismawan. So hurt Hanum over his mother. Ismawan no longer knows what to do. He has tried his hardest to fix things.

"It's not what I want, Mom. That's all the daughter-in-law's wishes in general. Want to be appreciated by her mother-in-law, loved as much as she should, and treated like a human in general. Your mother is different, Mom. I'm sorry."

The 10 minutes Ayu gave him had ended. When Ismawan comes home. Actually still want to linger there. Moreover, the more the pregnancy age of his wife, Ismawan wants to give more attention. However, Hanum often refused.

Hanum was sitting languidly in his study. Actually hearing the news of Ayu and her husband's divorce is good news. But to come back again is not the right choice.

"Sorry, Mas. My life is too precious. I don't want to repeat the same injury. Maybe your mother changed, but the change was clearly her intention and purpose. I can't trust him anymore."

Ismawan came home disappointed. It is certain that Hanum will still be divorced from him. He had to talk to his mother before it was too late.

"Mom, Is wants to talk."

"How was your meeting with Hanum. Does he want to?"

Ismawan took a deep breath and then exhaled.

"Mom, what exactly did you do to Hanum all this time? Please tell!"

"I-mom did nothing, Is. Why?" The Kasmirah sound rattled as if frightened.

"Tell me, Mom. Never cover anything from me!"

Kasmirah does not want to talk. He better apologize to Hanum, than tell Ismawan everything. In essence, all problems are caused by the Kasmirah itself.

"Mom won't argue with you. Better get me to see Hanum. I'll apologize and ask you to come back. Hows it? I promise I'll make everything go back to how it was."

It's not easy, but what if Ismawan tries it.

"I'll take Mom in the afternoon. I just met Hanum. He must be busy right now."

Ismawan is lucky that his mother wants to meet Hanum. Perhaps with this everything will be easier and can be used to prevent divorce.

In the afternoon at Hanum's residence, Ismawan arrived. Hanum did not know that Ismawan was coming with his mother. After finding out, Hanum did not feel like seeing her again.

"Num, I'm sorry if mas came with Mom," said Ismawan when dealing with Hanum.

"Sorry, it's better that Mom and I go home. After all, there's nothing to talk about anymore. Hanum's decision to divorce is final" he said.

"Num, I want to apologize. Please reconsider your decision. I want you and Ismawan back home. You can take care of the child you are carrying together. I'm not gonna interfere in your business."

"Sorry, Mom, it's too late. You should think before you act. You were a son-in-law too, right? Why do you treat your daughter-in-law like a stranger? Even I never once appreciated Hanum. Did you forget that Hanum had to stay with a burden and an unkempt body? I'm sorry, Mom, you better go home and never expect us back!"

The pain that Kasmirah incised made Hanum a different person. He had previously been a very loving person.