LIEGE
SUDDEN GLARE

"Well, can a baby still in the stomach hear our voices?" erina asked as Yuna came to pay a visit to their house.

After a sprained leg incident, Arga decides to have Ardian and Erina live together in a tiny house that Ardian has owned as his graduation gift. Erina's wish is to return to her parents' house. However, both parents have other considerations. They want Erina and Ardian to learn to deal with their own domestic problems. Because if they are still parents, then the two more often rely on their parents, especially Erina who incidentally is an only child.

"According to the article that mommy once read like that. You used to often remind mommy to carefully talk when mommy was pregnant. A mother's emotions during pregnancy also affect the baby's emotions. It can even carry over until the baby is born."

"If Erina is often angry at Ardian, then do they hear?" erina asked while pointing at her stomach.

"That's possible. That's why you don't stay mad at Ardian. He's a good husband. He loves you so much. Mommy can see that. His eyes always radiate love when he looks at you."

"That's because there's them in Erin's stomach. Maybe if they're out, he won't be like that anymore to Erin."

"Hush! You can't be so prejudiced. Until when the hell you want to close your eyes and heart to the love of Ardian. From then on until now he never changed. He always prioritizes you."

"Erin wasn't sure she'd survive, mom."

"What do you mean?"

"He said he might let Erin go when they were born. According to Ardian, we can undergo co-parenting."

"There's no way Ardian had such thoughts. Unless you tell him to give up."

"Ardian asks Erin to return her love. Make it hard for Erin to do that considering what Ardian has done to Erin."

"Don't hold a grudge too long. He is responsible for his actions. He's willing to get beat up by daddy and Mr. Arga. Even said Mama Amel, as long as Mr. Arga has not forgiven, he was willing to rest in front of his papa room. That's also what he did when he persuaded daddy to forgive and accept him as a future daughter-in-law. For days he's squabbling in our yard, even he's willing to rain his body." Erina was surprised to hear Yuna's story. He didn't think Ardian would do that.

"Mom, what if Erina can't love him?"

"Try opening your heart. Eliminate hatred. Heart analysis. What do you feel when you're with him."

"Ardian is Erin's friend and enemy."

"You know the limits of hate and love are so thin?" Erina nodded. "Your hatred can still turn into love."

"Of course."

"If you can't love her, let her go. Let him find another. So do you and look for another man as your future companion" Yuna suggested.

"Divorce?"

"That's the only way. You don't love Ardian. Your child is not yet born. If you're born, it's gonna be harder to part."

"That means Erin had the rest of this pregnancy and gave birth without Ardian?"

"Yes. That's consequence. If indeed you are a good friend, do you have Ardian constantly tormented because of his feelings of unrequited love. Not to mention your attitude that is ketus and do not want to obey him. Then why does he keep hanging by your side?"

"Mommy doesn't forbid if we get divorced?" asked Erina astonished. "Then what about daddy's debt to the Ardians?"

Closing a company that daddy pioneered from scratch? Daddy would be sad if that happened.

"Then what about you guys?"

"You don't have to think about us. When that happens, mommy will join daddy move to Texas. Help grandpa run his farm there."

"What about Erin? Are you guys leaving Erin?"

"If you're divorced from Ardian, you're free to decide your life. Regarding your children, mommy is sure Ardian and his family don't mind taking care of them. Moreover, Gustav and Starla also have no children."

"Why should they be cared for by the Ardians? Erin's their mother."

"From the beginning you didn't want them. Even if you maintain their custody, it is not easy to care for two children without a companion. And if you're divorced from Ardian, that means you're ready to marry someone else."

"You mean mommy, Daffa?"

"Delete the name Daffa. His family couldn't have accepted a girl who had hurt their beloved son. Plus you have a child with another man. When that happens, your eyes have determined a future husband for you. And you can't refuse a candidate who's prepared."

"You mean Mommy the Dipo?" asked Erina in disbelief. Yuna nodded.

"Since the beginning of Eyang did want to match you with Dipo. He still had blue bloodline, his family was richer than Daffa and Ardian. His grandfather was friendly with your grandfather since the days of the struggle. Eyang Fatma and her grandmother Dipo have also been best friends since they were nurses. The point is, he does not want you to refuse your match with Dipo. And if that happens then you should forget about your children. Because the Dipo family won't accept them."

Erina gaped at Yuna's explanation.

"If you go to Texas and shut down the company, what about Erin? Can't Erin come with you to Texas?"

"By bringing your children? You sure you're gonna bring them alive on the farm? Do you think Ardian will allow that? Regarding work, you should look for yourself. You're an adult and can decide your own life."

Erina dissolved in turmoil. After Yuna died, Erina was still deep in thought. He looked at his stomach which was beginning to stretch. He hesitantly stroked his stomach.

"I'm sorry, baby," whispered Erina as she continued stroking her stomach. "I'm sorry that you came the wrong way. If only you were present as the fruit of our love."

It may be true what Yuna said, that the fetus in the womb can feel emotions from the mother. When Erina stroked the stomach, the babies responded gently, not as actively as that time. Erina looked at the bulges that appeared on her stomach. Now he is getting used to seeing this. Even when alone he likes to deliberately knock slowly on his stomach and usually the twins will respond.

Erina tears on her cheeks suddenly when she remembers she had to let go of the twins when she parted with Ardian. Suddenly he felt very sad. So sad Erina cried with sedu sedan heartbreaking feelings of people who heard it. Forgive mimi, forgive mimi. That's what he keeps saying in between his sedu. Erina fell asleep because she was tired.

By 8pm Ardian arrived home. He was confused because his house was still dark. Even the porch and yard lights are not on. Is Erin gone? ask Ardian inwardly. In the garage, Erina's car is still parked there. It even looks a bit dusty.

Did Erin go with her friends or with Amel's mom and Yuna's mommy? Ardian checked the messaging app, not a single message from their friends or parents. Or Erin went with Daffa? Ardian's heart throbbed pain as he thought of the possibility.

Ardian rushed into the dark house. Then he turned on the lights. The living room and the family room were empty. Ardian to the dining room. On the table there is food available. Hmm. that means Siti came here. Ardian decided to go into the room. He wants to clean up the body immediately, then after that he will look for Erina.

Dark and quiet room. Ardian turned on the room lights. It was then that he saw Erina asleep on the sofa still wearing a mukena. Ardian breathed a sigh of relief when he saw the wife in the room.

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