Stay or Leave

In a cafe, two people of different genders are discussing quite serious things. They are Erwin and Nadia.

“I’m ready to get married baby” Erwin opened his voice after a while both of them were silent.

“Then what about Bella, don’t you have a child from herI’m also a woman, it’s impossible for me to be happy above other people’s suffering” said Nadia. Well, Erwin told Nadia everything honestly about Bella and her daughter.

“But I don’t love himher daughter’s problem, I’m the one who bears everything” said Erwin trying to persuade Nadia.

“It can’t be like that, mas. Try to imagine, a child who has to be separated from one of his parents, haven’t you also experienced it? do you want your daughter to suffer the same fate as you?” Nadia said making Erwin speechless.

Well, he also felt what it was like to only have a single parent. It was very painful, especially since his father left him and his mother for another woman.

“Do you also want when your child grows up to hate me?” continued Nadia.

“No, then what should I do?” Erwin asked Nadia.

“Marry Bella and take care of your daughter togetherthe problem of your mother’s death, consider it fate, because death no one knows what it will be like” said Nadia trying to be sincere. Nadia has also told Akmal not to marry her, because Nadia is aware that love cannot be forced.

and this time Nadia also had to be willing to let go of her lover Erwin who had impregnated Bella. Let Nadia let go of everything and Nadia is sure she will meet her soul mate if it is destined by God.

“Then how about you baby?” Erwin asked feeling guilty to Nadia.

“I’m okay, man, believe me God must have prepared the best mate for me,” said Nadia, trying to smile.

“You are the best, I’m sorry that I couldn’t keep your trust” Erwin regretted then hugged Nadia, as well as Nadia hugged Erwin back.

Nadia is tired of having to keep chasing someone who turns out to be very loyal to one woman, Akmal.

Nadia also doesn’t want to make a child have to be separated from one of his parents, especially because of him.

After that, according to Nadia’s suggestion, Erwin goes to Bella to marry her.

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David is still confused here and there looking for a company that he wants to work with his company. Currently, David has moved house which is in town B close to his company.

“You try asking Leo for help, Dav!” Mrs. Ratih suggested.

“Where do you want to put my face, if you ask Leo for help. I’ve divorced his sister,” said David frustrated.

“Just try it Dav. You want, we will live hard? Mamah’s house and your house have been sold, now we only live in this small house. Mamah is also tired, Dav, if you have to do homework every day,” complained Mrs. Ratih.

“Mama, don’t make David more dizzy,” said David, who couldn’t stand hearing his mother’s chatter almost every day.

After saying that, David went into his room.

David stood by the window, his memory flashed back to when he was still with Ayunda.

“I’m sorry Ayy who has wasted a woman like you who is always patient in facing trials. I wish I could come back with you again” David muttered.

“Yes, only Ayunda can help me. I have to persuade her to come back with me again,” he continued.

After thinking for a long time, David finally decided to meet Ayunda. By throwing away his shame and ego, David will persuade Ayunda to reconcile with him. Whatever it is David will do to rebuild his company.

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After a long journey, David finally arrived at Leo’s residence. Immediately David got out of the car and rang the bell to open the door. David stood at the door for a long time, until the door finally opened from the inside.

“You, what are you doing here?” Lisa snapped when she saw David standing in front of her.

“I want to meet Ayunda” said David directly.

“Ayunda is resting, can’t be bothered” Lisa answered flatly.

“Please, I really want to apologize to him” David persuaded Lisa to allow him to meet Ayunda.

“I’ve forgiven you mas, so what else do you want?” said Ayunda who walked slowly over to Lisa while holding her big belly. lisa who saw that, immediately walked up to Ayunda and led her to sit down.

“Ayy let’s reconcile, I can’t live without you” said David unabashedly.

“Refer? Did I hear wrong?” Ayunda was surprised by this ex-husband, why suddenly asked for a reconciliation.

“What exactly do you want?” Ayunda asked without responding to her ex-husband’s request.

“I want us back with Ayu” replied David.

“Can’t you see my stomach?” Ayunda asked, pointing to her stomach. David suddenly realized that Ayunda was pregnant.

“Are you remarried Ay?” David asked quietly. It feels like he has lost hope of getting back with Ayunda.

“Hmmm” was the only thing that came out of Ayunda’s mouth.

David who heard that, immediately limp. really hopeless.

“If I wasn’t married, would you believe it?” Ayunda asked while looking at David waiting for an answer.

“If you’re not married then why are you pregnant? Don’t tell me it’s my child, how is that possible? it must be the son of your ex-lover, right, because you guys are still in touch behind my back” David’s answer made Ayunda silent for a moment.

“If this is really your son, won’t you admit it?” Ayunda asked after a moment of silence.

“How could it be my son, it’s definitely another boy. No. I won’t admit it as my son!” David’s answer made Ayunda disappointed. It turned out that David still didn’t want to admit it.

“Hmm, so what are you doing here?” asked Lisa who was already furious with David.

“I want to ask Leo for help to become an investor in my company” David answered, finally without further ado.

Again and again Ayunda had to be disappointed to hear the true story of her ex-husband, apparently not really wanting it but for the sake of his company.

“My husband is in his office, so you can immediately meet him there” said Lisa who was very fed up with David, let David meet Leo later, it would be Leo’s business later.

“So go!” said Lisa.

“Useless woman!” said David and then walked away from Leo’s house.

After David left, Lisa took Ayunda to the living room.

“Really shameless men” Lisa grumbled which Ayunda still heard.

“Ah my stomach Lis, it hurts!” Ayunda said holding her stomach.

“Why are you Ay?” Lisa asked frantically.Copyright Nôv/el/Dra/ma.Org.

“I don’t know, my stomach hurts so much Liz” Ayunda groaned again in pain.

“Looks like you’re about to give birth,” said Lisa and immediately called the driver and security to help bring Ayunda to the hospital.

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