The Way Love's
CLXI

The atmosphere of the road is so crowded. I just came out of a super market when I got a phone.

See who called him. He chose to be in a slightly quiet place. He put all the stuff he brought. Then pick up the phone.

"Hello, what's the matter calling me?" Ask Sya.

"Hello, Mrs Sya. The trial is over, I'll report the results for you."

Yep. Today was the day of the trial that determined Danendra's full custody. His heart beats so fast. He doesn't know what to position himself.

"Mrs."

"Yes, just say it."

"Are you home now?"

"No."

"If so. I'll call you later for this."

"Why? You can say it now."

"Mrs..." The sound is hanging.

"I'm fine. Just say it."

"Yes, the results are not good. Danendra was brought in, he obviously rejected you for all the reasons he brought."

She smiled wryly hearing that.

"He chose to stay with Mr. Lufas."

"No problem. You've done your best. Thank you" said Sya.

"Yes." Yeah."

I closed the phone and remained silent. He looked at the street again. He was unable to move forward.

A silver car stopped right where Sya was standing. Mike got out of the car and hugged her. Some passersby looked at them.

"You're okay?" Ask Mike.

"Yes. I'm fine."

After hearing that. Mike let go of his embrace. He helps her get into her car. After that, Mike just took his groceries.

In the car, I didn't say anything. Eyes empty. Mike gently held onto Sya's hand. Trying to say if he'll always be there for Sya.

"Mikes. I'm fine."

"really. Your face says something else."

"I'm just hungry. Let's find a place to eat."

Mike looked at his watch. It's time for lunch.

"alright. We'll eat where you want."

"I want to eat the food you like" Sya said.

"OK."

Mike came to pick up Sya not because he wanted to. He got word about the outcome of the trial. Mike knew, I'd be sad, so he came to cheer her up.

Though Sya says if she's okay. Mike still doesn't believe that.

***

"Mica. I'm sorry, I said that yesterday" Lufas said in a clear tone.

Mika was still silent with her hand feeding her mouth food. He was still marrah with what Lufas said yesterday.

"If you want to marry me. All right, I'll come see your parents. We're getting married."

Just then Mika instantly stopped her hand from bribing food. He looked at Lufas.

"Yes. I'm seriously saying this."

"Then. Will your son agree to this?"

"I'll make him agree."

Mika smiled a little. Then push the plate in front of him. He chose to hold the hand of Lufas.

"You've never introduced me to your son. How about we have dinner together."

"Yes. Whatever you want, honey."

Mika looks happy about this. If she was married, she would no longer bother her about a relationship. He can also scold Sya as much as later.

"I'm going to the toilet for a minute."

Lufas nodded. He immediately let out a long sigh as Mika walked out of the room. Right now, Lufas only wanted Mika to do what she wanted. Including intimidating Sya until she can not smile anymore.

Lufas's phone rang. He saw Danendra who called him. At this time Lufas picked it up.

"What's wrong?" Ask Lufas directly.

"I've done everything Papa wants."

"how did it go?" Ask the impatient Lufas.

"We won."

"Did your mom come there?"

"No." Danendra's answer sounds bad.

"Maybe he doesn't want you to see him cry."

Danendra laughs. "I want to see him cry."

"Don't be like that. She's your Mama."

"No. I don't have a Mama."

"That's it. Papa's got business. We'll talk later."

"OK."

When Lufas put his phone back in the bag. Mieke and Sya enter the restaurant. I don't know what happened, but the eyes of Sya and Lufas at that moment met directly.

A smile unraveled on Lufas' face back then. Sya know, Lufas was smiling mocking him. Even so, Sya does not want to until her sadness is seen by others.

"What's wrong?" Ask Mike who feels if something is different from Sya.

"No." He took Mike's hand.

At that moment Mike looked towards Lufas. Smile, after which Mike chooses to hug Sya's waist affectionately.

Lufas' smiling face instantly changed. He even gritted his teeth in annoyance.

"Yes" answered.

They chose a seat not far from Lufas. Mike deliberately ignited jealousy in the heart of Lufas. He likes it when his wife likes him a lot.

"What do you want to eat?" Ask Mike.

"You choose it."

"Yes." Yeah."

Mike chose a few menus. Lufas is still trying to steal a look at Sya and Mike. After all, Lufas' true feelings still could not be hidden.

Mika had just walked out of the bathroom when she saw Lufas staring in the other direction. Mika's eyes followed the direction of that gaze. Mike and Sya.

Mika unhesitatingly withdrew Lufas' hand back then. The shocked Lufas immediately released his hand and pushed Mika. Mika almost fell down at that time.

"You why?" Ask Mika in a high tone.

"No. I thought you were who."

"Let's go home. I have to prepare dinner for later."

it appears that Lufas will reject the invitation.

"Are you going to stay here? Looking at that cute couple? Do you still love him?"

"Mica.."

"Forgetit."

Mika stepped away. Lufas immediately followed those footsteps. They just made up. This time, Mika was angry with him again.

"Mica. Why are you angry?" Lufas pulled Mika's hand.

"You still love him, Buan? I see it in your eyes."

"Honey. If I love her, why would I promise to marry you."

Mika just shut up. Luphas pulled Mika into his arms. In any case, Mika should not leave her side this time. He wanted to make Sya feel sorry and hurt.

"We're going home. I'll introduce you to nendra."

"really?" Mika's face looks happy.

"Yes, he'll definitely like you."

"I knew. I can be a good mom."

They got into the car and went straight to the gas. While Mike and Syamen enjoy the food they ordered.

***

Danendra was playing a game when Lufas went inside his room. At that time Danendra stopped his activities.

"Papa's home?"

"Yes. I also brought someone for you."

Danendra scrunched his forehead. Lufas slightly shifted his sitting position. Then Mika walked in with her sweet smile.

"Who are you?" Danendra asked innocently.

Mika looked directly at Lufas.

"Nendra. She's aunt Mika."

"Yes. Then?"

"He's papa's friend." Answer Lufas.

Danendra.

"Aunty brought you food." Mika gives Danendra a box of chocolates.

Danendra. Even so, his face was still flat.

"Mica. You can prepare dinner. I'll talk to Danendra."

"Good."

Mika out. At that time Danendra immediately threw a box of chocolate on the table.he was sitting carelessly on the chair.

"Why did Papa take her?" Ask Danendra.

"She's your mother's candidate."

Hear that answer. Danendra sat back down. He did not believe the words of his father.

"Yes. There's no way you're growing up without a mother. Papa just wants your life to be more complete."

"Why not just my mom."

"You said she wasn't your mom. He's also left us."

"Then Mika is better than Mama Sya."

"Yes. You can prove it yourself."

"If no. Don't expect you'll marry her."

Lufas knew Danendra was angry. He also could not force the feelings of his son to accept Mika. While he himself is also not so in love with Mika.

***

Mike just left for his job. Before that, he had already convinced Sya that she was fine. Mike taut, I'll feel sad when he's gone.

The quiet one made Mike go to work. After that, he locked his room. He sat down with an uncertain feeling.

Remembering all the things that hurt so much. A love that never has an end. Love that always ends in bitterness. Also, the child he is foster chooses others to care for him.

The spirit in Him began to fade. There is only sadness and loneliness. Trust in others is also slowly disappearing. He no longer believes in a pure and holy love.

Sya married Mike just because she felt that Mike had done a good thing for her. Not because of love.

Given their relationship was also not sanctioned by Mike's parents.

The tears slowly flowed. Moisten the cheeks that were originally covered with thin make up. The make up has been replaced with a poignant lament in the heart.

"Why should I?" lirih Sya in between her cries.

He should be fine so as not to be considered weak. Even so, his heart had been broken into pieces for a long time.

Status that has always been the benchmark in society. Widow many times for stupidity.

He felt that he had no use in this life anymore. There was no reason for him to continue living. Empty, for Sya the future is empty.

***