My Bow to the Destiny of Love
Regretting then is useless

"Assalamualaikum, when are you coming home, Mas?" The word was immediately heard in Ardian's ear as soon as the call was connected to his wife.

"A. i..."

"Adzra suddenly had a seizure earlier, Mas. When I was at Mom's house, she was fine. And he kept vomiting. I was worried, Mom. I'm calling everyone. I'm afraid to see how things are."

Ardian gulped on hearing his wife's story. Imagine how much his wife panicked when she saw their son suddenly get sick. Adzra is very rarely sick. The child is very healthy and active.

"Your number was also suddenly inactive. When you refused my call. I just realized, maybe you're still busy and can't be bothered, that's why I sent a message right away. Hope you read it after your business is done."

Ardian took a deep breath as he closed his eyes. Guilt was roaring his mind. "I'm sorry." That's all he can say. Wanted to say something, but was too embarrassed because of her prejudice earlier.

"I'm sorry to bother you at work, Mom. But I was really confused earlier. I don't know who else to call."

"S... now how is Adzra?"

"He's sleeping, Mas. It was fitted with an infusion needle that he cried, but could not wriggle because he was completely exhausted."

"K.. Who are you there now?"

"Mother and Bian, Mas. Brother Zidane wants to come here, but it's still on its way."

"I'll check the nearest flight. If it's tomorrow morning, I'll go straight home."

"Just finish your business, Mom. Do not work half. How many days have you fought, don't retreat after one more step."

"My business is done now. If there's a flight tonight, I'll go straight home now. I'm sorry I didn't answer your call."

"It's okay, Mommy."

Ardian was silent for a moment. "B. how are you, my dear."

"I'm good, Mas."

"Sorry, I don't have much time to contact you every time."

"I'm not questioning that. My husband never ignores his wife if there is no meaningful busyness. Actually I wanted to contact you from yesterday, Mas. But I've always held back for fear of interfering with your work."

"I'm sorry, honey." Ardian felt more and more guilty hearing his wife's answer.

"Yes, Mas. Mom, I'll call you back.. The doctor called me."

"Yes, Honey. Take good care of yourself."

"Assynoltomodel.."

"Wa'alaikumsalam.."

Ardian was pensive after his wife disconnected her phone.

"How, Ar?" Dodit patted Ardian's shoulder softly.

"My wife isn't angry, Dit. You're right, I'm childish."

"The wife of Sholehah will never break the rules of religion, Ar. I've seen your wife only a few times already convinced that she's a Sholehah woman. Especially you who's always with her."

"Thank you for the support, Dit. I'm gonna check out the nearest flight. I need to get back as soon as possible. My son and wife need me now."

"I checked it when I heard you talking to your wife. The fastest flight is tomorrow afternoon. The next morning it was, but it was full."

"Don't anyone cancel the ticket."

Ardian breathed out violently. Guilt, fatigue, sleepiness and an unsettled mind raged together into one. "Oh Allah." he said as he walked into the room.

"How are you feeling now?"

"I regret ignoring my wife, Dit. Fortunately, you advised me. I'd be the dumbest man if I had obeyed my ego."

"There must be wisdom behind everything. Make this a lesson in the future. Oh, I'm sorry too." Dodit scratched the tip of his nose. Confused how to explain to Ardian about himself who accidentally saw the photo Chayra earlier.

"Sorry for what, Dit."

"Mm.. That's what his name was. mm. I. I. accidentally saw a picture of your wife just now when she called you."

Ardian's eyes are rounded. "When...?!"

"Mm. just now you go get some water wudhu'. I'll sit on the bed. Keep your phone there and ring repeatedly. I was going to answer and say that you were in the bathroom. But, when I saw the photo, I immediately backed down and put down your phone. Again sorry. Next time I won't dare touch your phone again even if it sounds like lightning striking."

Ardian just stared at Dodit flatly. Angry, but angry for what? It happened and time cannot be repeated. Finally his lips could only faintly smile.

Dodit...

I breathed a sigh of relief when Ardian was not angry with me. As long as I knew him I still could not understand his whole nature. Sometimes he's very wise, but sometimes he turns into a kid yesterday afternoon. Fortunately, he was always professional at work. Whatever the problems in his family never got brought into the realm of work. I sat next to him after we sat on the bed.

"Rest, Ar, let's get excited tomorrow to go back home."

"Just go first, Dit. I'm gonna call my wife one more time."

Huh, I immediately snorted hearing her answer. Just when his wife needed it, her call was ignored.

"Why grunt?" He asked while patting my cheek.

"Heh, I'm just wondering about you. Just now the wife was tired of calling even ignored. Now I can't even sleep because I think about it." I glanced while throwing away my eyes. "If I were you, I'd be so ashamed of him for thinking so badly."

"I don't know, Dit. From now on I will always think about the cause of the consequences before acting. I was embarrassed to tell her the truth. Would he be angry if I were honest about the matter."

"He won't be angry. Your wife is a good woman. You are fooled by Satan." I spread out my body and pulled the blanket over my entire body. I only heard him take a few deep breaths.

"I'm going to rest, Ar. I don't want to go along like you." I turned around to back him. Sayup-sayup, I heard him recite Istighfar several times. Maybe he was really sorry because of his behavior earlier. I am surprised that I am the same person. His wife Sholehah that, when there is an intention to cheat. In my opinion, his mind is too short as the axis of the old hok stove. Thankfully I am kind. Suppose my nosy nature is relapsing, I guarantee that the stove that has a short axis beside me has exploded because it continues to be doused in gasoline.

"I'm sorry, Dit." Say it again after a long silence. I opened the blanket that covered my face. Uh, it turns out she's lying next to me. His face looks withered. Pity me too. After holding back his emotions from the morning because of the many investors he wanted, the night he had to face household problems again.

"Sorry then it's pointless, Ar. Why don't you call your wife again. Didn't you just say you wanted to call her?"

"I'm ashamed, Dit."

I even want to laugh when I hear it. All I know is that he has high self-confidence. His mental state is down now. "The wife herself is ashamed. Women will bow to husbands, Ar."

"But it's the problem that's causing me trouble, Dit. The next time I called him, I didn't explain the problem. I'm busy and can't answer calls from him. I feel, Chay felt guilty earlier because she thought she was bothering me at work."

"Hahahaha. if she knows her husband is sulking because of a misunderstanding, how does his reaction."

"Don't tell him, Dit. I'll explain it to him later. But, I'll wait for the right time."

"That's your personal business. Why also I'm like a man with no job telling me all that." This Ardian. Kirain I mouth what bucket likes to roar.

"I can't sleep, Dit. I keep thinking about my wife."

I reopened my eyes. My eyes are half Watt. But, Ardian still keeps talking to me. "Call him again, but don't stay here because I want to sleep. You go to the Balcony just to be satisfied dear." I turned my body. My body needs rest after a long day of work. If Ardian continues to be served, I can follow him staying up late with him.

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