The Destiny I Chose
Relieved

POV LIDYA

"I've been done with Mas Radit, Ma'am. A few days ago, I caught Mas Radit cheating on me with Tia, Calya's best friend. But, mama instead approved of their relationship and Mas Radit dropped the talaq on me that night."

The tears welled my cheeks when I told Hera everything. Those bitter memories came back to my mind where I had to carry when my son left without any mercy from them.

[What? So Radit cheated on you and mom agreed to it?] There was a high tone Mbak Hera who was surprised by what I said.

"Yes, Ma'am, I agree because Tia works too."

[Astaghfirullah. Oh, my God, Mama, Radit.]

I heard sobs from across there. I'm sure Ms. Hera must have been very hit with the behavior of her sister and mother who were very evil to me.

[Lid, please forgive them, yes. They are ashamed of their behavior as you are. I didn't think they would be that bad as you.]

"Geez, ma'am, there's no need to apologize. It is precisely Mbak who has given me the courage to fight them and leave the house. My children and I are now living in peace. After leaving there, Allah helped my way to live my life, even now I have started a new business that Alhamdulillah very smoothly, Ma'am."

I tried to explain to Mbak Hera that I wasn't mad at her. I owe him a debt of gratitude because he was the one, I was able to get out of that hell-like house.

Can't imagine if I stayed there. Every day I would eat hearts to see their behavior.

[Alhamdulillah, Lid, Ma'am, I'm glad you're living better now. Lid, no matter how hard they try to get you back, please never want to.]

Yes, indeed I am a lucky person to be able to get good neighbors like the people in this neighborhood. Their good economic conditions, make them not hesitate to lend a hand to people in need like me.

Even one of my buyers this morning offered to be my lawyer so that my divorce went smoothly without a hitch and he only asked to make rice wrap with beef balado on that day. Strange, but nothing, I'm grateful that so many good people would help me.

[Good, Lid. Ma'am will support you. But, you may not know where you live now. You see Mbak kangen the same nephew Mbak.]

"Yes, Mother. Now I live in the street of pearl oyster gangs. Call me later if you want to come here."

[Yes, Lid. Yeah, well, then you close first, yeah. I'm going to pick up my son first.]

"Yes, Mom, thank you for giving me the chance to tell a story. Greetings to the children. Assalamualaikum."

[Yes, Lid, I'll tell you later. Waalaikalight.]

The phone is dead. I smiled with relief for telling Hera everything. Now it feels so plump because there is nothing else in this heart.

I looked towards my three children. They were still playing with the toys I brought from home when Mas Radit was kicked out. I think the toy is from Mommy Hera, so it's okay if I bring it.

And regarding the divorce papers, well, I will prepare all the files so that they are immediately filed with the court. Later the file will be given to Santi, a lawyer who wants to offer his services for a packet of rice with a side dish of beef balado.