For Your Mother's sake, You Betrayed Me
Advice from Mr. Roni

Roni sir has arrived home. He came in when everyone was having breakfast. "Assalamualaikum," said Mr. Roni.

"Waalaikumsalam" said Bu Silvi.

"Papa's home, I didn't call Mama anyway. Later it can be picked up with Rizal," he continued.

Mr. Roni sighed and exhaled violently. He washed his hands in the kitchen and immediately joined at the dining table. "What's going on in this house? Rizal can you explain everything to Papa," asked Roni curiously.

Rizal put down his spoon, he was silent as if reluctant to explain. "Zahra has an affair with Mas Reza, Pa! Even until pregnant," said Rizal with a face full of hatred.

"Do you believe in all that?"

Rizal nodded. "Yes Pa, I have evidence to prove it" replied Rizal.

"Papa didn't think that you could make it this far. Papa was silent all along when you bullied Zahra. But this time your attitude is outrageous. Especially you Ma, since the first time Zahra entered this house. You've been torturing him, Mama should be grateful that Zahra is a good boy" said Mr. Roni, reprimanding everyone at the dinner table.

Bu Silvi was shocked when she received a reprimand from her husband. He put down the spoon harshly and said, "so Papa turned on Mama too. Continue for 5 years this family has not gotten offspring as well, is it also the fault of Mama? What should Papa think, having a son-in-law if it's useless, Pa?"

"Had it, Papa did not have to interfere with Rizal's problem so Mama ya handle it. Whatever Mama did was all for Rizal's good, Pa. For the sake of our family's happiness, if Papa does not support better silence," continued Bu Silvi with a sharp tone.

Sir can only take a long breath. In such a matter he would never be able to refute his wife. "But you don't believe that Reza, doing something like that to his own sister-in-law. Papa knows very well the nature and character of Reza is like what. So you guys stopped involving Reza in this matter. Papa doesn't know what game you're playing. One message Papa kept being nice under any circumstances. Do not use dirty methods just to achieve a goal. Always remember the law of the harvest in this life. Just remind you whether you want to listen to it or not."

"Oh yes, Zahra is being treated in the hospital. Rizal, you better go there, accompany your wife. For now he needs your support. Especially now that she is pregnant with your child," said Mr. Roni firmly.

"No Pa. I'm not going to see him again. I'll divorce her when the baby is born. Why is Papa so sure that the child that Zahra conceived was my son. Papa should have seen the video on my phone. In the video Mas Reza wanted to rape Zahra and it happened while I was abroad. Right now, Papa told me to trust him. While I have all the evidence" said Rizal with eyes full of hatred.

"Rizal Maybe you listen more to your Mama than Papa says. You better reflect on your attitude first. Do not let you regret it later. In my heart, Zahra is the best. Even though, now you've got a new wife. But women like Zahra are very rare in this world" said Mr. Roni.

"Papa better shut up, Mama doesn't want any commotion at this dinner table. Moreover, the commotion was due to talking about someone insignificant. One more daughter-in-law of Mama is Viona, while that woman Mama will be removed from the family list immediately." Ms. Silvi always denied her husband's remarks.

Finally Mr. Roni gave up he moved and went up to the second floor to go to his room. Viona was silent she did not speak in the slightest, when there was her father-in-law. Feeling compared to making Viona hate Zahra even more.

"Fuckin' in-laws, are his eyes blind? how dare I compare myself to that woman. To death she will never be comparable to me" Viona muttered inwardly. He did not like the words of his father-in-law.

"Rizal you don't have to mind your Papa's words. You have to believe Mama, besides all the evidence is clear. So there is no doubt," continued Bu Silvi.

Rizal just took a deep breath. His chest feels tight when he remembers the video and all the photos of Zahra with Reza.

"All right then I go to the office first. Later in the night maybe I'll be overtime, so don't wait for me to come home" said Rizal, he looked lethargic and uninspired.

Viona stood up from her place. He walked over to Rizal to tidy up his suit and tie. "Well, I'll go to bed tonight. Be careful at work. Spirit dong, don't be lethargic like this. It doesn't look good, honey," said Viona in a spoiled tone.

Rizal lowers Viona's hand after which she picks up her bag and goes straight to the office. "I'm leaving Ma" said Rizal.

"Hem, be careful on the road" exclaimed Miss Silvi.

Arriving outside, Rizal immediately got into his car. Then Rizal drove the vehicle to the highway. Rizal's mind was still flying everywhere. Although he had tried, it was very difficult to remove the shadow of Zahra in his mind.

Rizal increased the speed of his car, he turned towards the hospital. He was curious about Zahra's condition. About half an hour later, Rizal arrived at the hospital. He got out of the car and went straight to the receptionist to inquire about Zahra's room.

"Sorry Sus, what floor is the patient room in Zahra Verlita's name on?" ask Rizal.

"Shortly sir, I found it!" answer sister.

The nurse searched from her computer. After meeting the nurse also replied, "The room on behalf of Zahra Verlita is on the 3rd floor of room number 105 Pak."

"Thank you, Sus. Excuse me first." Rizal went straight to the third floor by taking the elevator. There are not five minutes, Rizal has arrived. He's looking for room 105.

Arriving at the door, Rizal's steps stopped. He saw Zahra from the door. Rizal wants to go inside, but again he remembers the video so that makes him doubtful.

Inside the room, Zahra looked very weak with some bruises on her face. "Bright in his face was it because of my slap yesterday?" rizal murmured in the heart.

Seeing that made Rizal's chest feel tight. Suddenly his eyes glazed over. "What's wrong with me? Why do I feel sick seeing a weak-looking Zahra like that? This attitude ... Ahh, it's confusing me."

Rizal rubbed his face rough, after which he moved away from Zahra's room. He did not dare to go inside.