Tough Widow
Unaltered

"It's stupid that Ikram, leaving such a beautiful woman and choosing Rani." One of the guests whispers with his best friend, but Ayu and Irma can still be heard passing by.

They pretended not to listen and chose to be ignorant.

The atmosphere of the party that was lively with the luxury of the event is now changed to talk about Rani and beautiful women who are in the public spotlight. Many flatter an Ayu Lestari rather than the bride.

"Maybe Rani uses pellets or stacking to lure the Ikram," added the others and laughed out loud.

Ayu and Irma sat down. Ignoring the small tweets of those who began to notice him. 

"Good people win, don't worry." Irma patted Ayu's arm slowly. 

Ayu just agreed in heart. Still doubtful if he will win from Ikram. Because right now, we are still having trouble. 

"What do you think?" ask Irma. As a fellow woman he could understand something that the friend harbored. 

Ayu shakes. Whatever problems are currently entangling, abstain for him to tell others. 

"Oh yeah, where do you work now?" tanya Ayu switched the conversation. 

"I work at one of the banks in town. Just entered last week." 

Ayu flicked her finger. It was an unexpected coincidence. It is so difficult to describe what he is currently receiving. 

"You can help me, can't you?" ask Ayu enthusiastically. 

"Can. What's?" 

"The plan is to open a savings book. You want to, will you help me?" 

Irma raised her thumb. "That's a small problem. You'll send me my identity to my number. Tomorrow go straight to the office, you just take it."

"How much does it cost?" ask Ayu hesitated, because now the money is mediocre. 

"No, I'll take care of everything." 

Ayu said thank you. It turns out that many good people surround him and they are willing to help sincerely. 

The party is not over yet. Ayu and Irma were still in place. Tell each other about their past. Given a much different life journey. Even compared back.

"Where do you live now?" tanya Irma thrust the food in front of Ayu. 

"I live on the street. Far enough from here." Without shame Ayu revealed his residence that was among the people below. 

Irma mangosteen understands. "When I stop by."

From far away Ikram continued to stare at Ayu. Ignoring Rani who complains tired. 

"You hear me not?" pekik Rani disperse the reverie of Ikram. 

"Look." Pulling the chair in front of him and allowing the wife to sit. 

Ikram welcomed some guests who congratulated them. 

"Your son wasn't invited here with your ex-wife?" ask one of the clients who is already very familiar with Ikram. 

The man who has a business in the field of expeditions has also been several times to come to the house of Ikram while still being Ayu's husband. 

Hearing the words of the child, suddenly Ikram's chest throbbed. For almost a year he and his three children have not interacted, even since establishing a relationship with Rani he did not care about them. 

The clutter shook without a sound. His gaze again led to Ayu who was laughing crisply. 

"You and Ayu are still on good terms, right?" tanya Dio looked at Ikram suspiciously. 

Rani clucked in annoyance. He was offended because he was talking about someone else. 

"Why indeed?" ask ikram back.

Sitting next to Rani who began to frown while greeting some guests who came home. 

"No papa, just pity. He takes care of his three children, if you don't take care of them who else?" 

Almost opening his mouth, Irma and Ayu came to Ikram. 

Just like the others, they also say goodbye to the bride. 

"Hopefully happy, Mom. I go home first," said Ayu accompanied by a smile. Not one bit sad because Ikram prefers other women than himself and children. 

"Hmmm…" 

Ayu left the party with a flowery heart. At least today he was satisfied to be able to repay Rani's actions arbitrarily. Ayu also began to show off in public with her status of being a widow. 

"See you tomorrow." Ayu who was already sitting in the car waved her hand towards Irma. 

"Don't forget, take your children," replied Irma replying to Ayu's hand.

Meanwhile, inside, Rani began to fuss with the attitude of Ikram who began to be quiet. In fact, the man only answered briefly every question that slides. 

"What the hell are you, Mas?" ask Rani ketus. Staring at Ikram with a suspicious look. 

"No papa, I'm tired." Ikram grabs Rani's hand and presses the elevator button. 

Along the way to the sweet room there was no talk of a word, Rani and Ikram were struggling with each other's thoughts. 

What mas Ikram changed because of Ayu, terka Rani in heart. 

Ikram opened the door while reaching into his phone that rang. Turns out it was a phone call from a hotel maid in charge of cleaning up a former party venue. 

"What's wrong?" tanya Ikram left Rani. 

"I found something, Sir. You probably know the owner." 

"All right, I'll be right down." 

Ikram approached Rani who was still standing in the doorway. "Somebody found something downstairs, afraid it was my client's essentials." Ikram took off his suit and gave it to Rani. 

"Don't be long," Rani's pinta whined. 

Ikram nodded and left. 

"Is this just another excuse to avoid me." 

Dada Rani rumbled in fear. He feared that Ikram would turn to his ex-wife again.

I'm not gonna let this happen?

A male servant approached Ikram who had just arrived. 

"This, Sir." I gave a brown wallet. 

Ikram flipped that thing. Seen from the outside is not an expensive item, but he does not know what it contains.

It must belong to a female guest.

"Have you opened it?" tanya Ikram. 

The waiter shook without a sound. 

Ikram had to open it to clarify the owner of the wallet. How surprised to see the identity card in it. 

It was Ayu's wallet. 

Ikram checked the contents of that wallet. There are only two hundred thousand bills and pictures of children. 

Ikram's stalling hand rubbed the images of Hanan, Alifa and Adiba. Her eyes were teary in light of their extremely adorable behavior. 

"How are you guys?" Ikram entered the photo again and gave his wallet to the waiter who found it. 

"You brought this wallet. Tomorrow I take it again" Ikram's message gave the servant five bills as wages. 

Then, he returns to the room, afraid that Rani is getting suspicious of him who starts to think of Ayu.