Chapter 68.

Maudy was sitting on the swing behind Nuril's house while Nuril and Fathur were looking at the decoration of the building for their wedding. Maudy deliberately did not come; she did not want to disturb After his conversation with his aunt, he felt more relieved; at least he would have a friend who understood besides his mother, because all this time his mother had been too worried about him. He couldn't remember the past, and he seemed reluctant to ask his mother about it at the moment. Ah, Maudy sighed; she could breathe freely now. For some reason, after seeing Fathur and Maudy hugging, Maudy felt relieved and happy; instead of being moved, she felt like a piece of ice that had been frozen in her heart had melted. Regardless of what his thoughts or heart meant, Maudy felt he would find a better life after this.
"Dy, why are you here, son?" asked her mother when she saw her only child alone at the back of the house.
"Oh, mom. It's okay, mom. What are you doing, mom? Where's daddy?" she asked
"Dad is going to see his old friend. You're alone; why don't you come with Nuril and Fathur to get clothes fitted?" asked his mother again.
"Mom knows that they just made up. Ah, it's funny; it's not only them; sometimes people in pairs look even funnier when they make up, even though they often fight. But, yes, every couple is definitely unique, isn't it, Mama? Maudy asked for her mother's approval. Her mother only nodded because she was confused about how to respond.
"Oh yes, Ma, if you have any complaints, you can just tell Maudy. Maudy is Mama's daughter, right? If Mama is anxious, don't ever hesitate because Maudy will always be there for Mama." He said he was holding his mother's hand, and that made the mother look at her only child, who was no longer a teenager. She loved Maudy more than anything; she really loved Maudy, because only Maudy's son He doesn't want to lose Maudy, but if one day Maudy finds someone who loves him, will he be ready? He had experienced something terrible, so he had to sacrifice Maudy.
"If you like someone, at any time, you can confide in mom. Don't hesitate to tell mom, Dy. Dad will also be very happy, but mom isn't ready if you marry young. Ah, it's funny, isn't it? Other parents really want to The daughter married quickly, but not even the mother. Mom and dad will definitely be lonely if you leave home that quickly, especially to become someone else's wife. Her chuckle made Maudy chuckle while shaking her head, unable to understand how her mother could think like that.
"Mom thinks it's far away. Maudy said, making her mother shake her head.
"Whoever the parents are, he doesn't think too far ahead; they are just telling the truth, and every parent has the right to worry about that; after all, their child will get married. It doesn't matter who gets married, be it a boy or a girl; it's the same. For every parent, no matter how mature or old their child is, in the eyes of their parents, they are still children. Still a baby, tiny and adorable, who doesn't know anything and is innocent. As white as paper. Her mother said she made Maudy understand her mother's intentions, although she still sometimes got annoyed when her mother hid something from her.
"Mom, don't worry; if Maudy likes someone, mom will be the first person to know, more than anyone else in this world. He said he hugged his mother.
Ratih, who heard this, could only smile, even though she was quite sad. There were still many things that were bothering her, and she was afraid that her silence would actually hurt Maudy. And again, his son was hurt—the second time.
"What about dad?" asked his mother.
"Why with Father?" Maudy asked again.
"If mom is the first to know, what about dad? Will he be the second to know? asked her mother, teasing her daughter.
"Father will also be the first to know. Maudy also said
"Then mom? Why are you cheating on mom? His mother pretended to be sullen.
"I'll tell dad in a dream and mom in person," he chuckled, making his mom chuckle too.
"Ah, yes, Ma, I have an appointment with Rein tomorrow. He's going to Jakarta. Tell Maudy to tell her mother.
"Rein? Your friend is in Bandung, right? To Jakarta, here? What are you doing?" asked his mother.
"He said he has work. One question at a time, ma'am. Maudy complained because her mother even asked successively.
"Oh, sorry, honey. Mama was too excited. Mama thought Rein went to Jakarta because he wanted to meet you." He said smiling made Maudy laugh too.
Maudy saw her mother's sincere smile, and she was very happy at this time, even though she couldn't remember the past, including middle and high school; even in college, she only remembered her childhood and now. During junior high school, he vaguely remembers it, even though it's not clear. As Nuril said, even though he can't remember the past or whether he has ever fallen in love with someone, from now on he can make good memories, new memories that will make him feel a lot of love. Nuril and Fathur finished fitting their wedding clothes. They decided to go on a date at a cafe to remind them of their high school and college days, even though Fathur studied abroad for a while and came back only for Nuril.
"Honey," Fathur called.
"Hmm," muttered Nuril.
"What if Arga and Maudy meet again and fall in love? Fathur asked, having doubts about his question even though he was sure that people who were destined to be together, no matter how far apart they were and no matter how long they waited, would never find the wrong house.
"Hmm, how about that? Actually, I hate Arga, even now, but if indeed one day they meet again and Maudy, who has lost her memory, falls in love again, it means they are soul mates. "Actually, there's no reason to prevent them from being together, but I still hate Arga because of what he did to Maudy, and that's my family," explained Nuril while sipping his juice with a straw, making Fathur look deeply at the woman in front of him. Oh,  he never misunderstood people, especially women. Because Nuril is the only woman in front of him who understands him apart from his mother, Nuril is the only one who can bring him to his knees.
"Just, not now. Maudy hasn't recovered yet. He said it, sighing.
But I invited Arga to our wedding. Fathur said, and Nuril nodded.
"I know," replied Nuril.
"You're not worried anymore?" asked Fathur again, seeing Nuril's reaction.
"Actually... I'm annoyed with you, too. But, more than that, I believe your intentions are good; I'm just disappointed that sometimes you don't think about the end result. You just want to look cool at the start. But I'm starting to understand little by little. I believe they will not meet at our wedding. Even though they met there, that means it wasn't their first meeting. Nuril said, finally.
Fathur just looked at Nuril with raised eyebrows and asked, "What do you mean?"
"This is Jakarta, dear; anyone can meet anytime; indeed, the world is wide, but in a person's relationship, especially the relationship between the past and the future, it is very thin, and the world is very narrow. Do you think that Maudy and Arga will finally meet at our wedding? It will be their first meeting. Gosh, why are you so naive? You invited Arga to our wedding, and Arga knows that I'm the one who married you—nobody else—and he will automatically know that Maudy is going to Jakarta if he finds out that Maudy is still alive. As you said, when you said Maudy was still alive, he wasn't surprised. That means he also knew before you told him. And Arga will definitely look for opportunities to meet Maudy without caring that other people will forbid you. Do you think Arga is stupid, honey? Tsk, Arga is quiet, but he's more sensitive than you know. Nuril's taunt at Fathur made the man find another interesting thing about Nuril, and he didn't want to ever let go of the woman in front of him.
"Why are you so smart anyway? Fathur asked while ruffling the hair of his lover, who would soon become his wife.
"Tsk tsk, you just realised that I'm smart? Have you forgotten that Maudy is still less smart than me? Ah, yes, I only lost to Casya. Yes, why not? She's rich, kind, smart, cool—ah,  perfect. Nuril spoke with a look that made her jealous, and it was true that she was quite jealous of Casya. Even though her family was scattered, Casya never knew that there were actually many people who liked her. Many people have always had feelings for her, but that woman's gaze was only for Sky. Unfortunately, they didn't find the right timing.
"Are you jealous of Casya? Fathur asked
"More like, he's cool; even after I say things that might hurt him, he'll probably forget about it after a while. Nuril said it again.
"I think Casya is someone who takes good care of what people say, even though she's not vengeful. She will always remember it. Why? Because of her, when that person belittles her, she will be able to make a leap to surpass that person. And, well, like you said, she really is cool. But you're also cool. It's just that the time is never right for Sky and Casya. Fathur explained too, sighing. For some reason, they were tired when they saw two human children who had never had proper time alone.
"It's not their destiny to be together, dear; it's Casya's fate, yes, Tirta's. Sky's destiny will definitely not be far from her either. You know that matchmaking isn't that much different from ours. Sometimes it's the opposite, and sometimes it's very similar. You know, right? Arga is cool, and Maudy is cheerful. But one thing they have in common is that they are both sensitive. And if one is sick, both will be sick. So, that's how a couple lives side by side with their partner," said Nuril.
"Our example?" Fathur asked, and Nuril nodded.
"I'm stubborn; you will always be able to subdue me, and you can do the same for me. But if we are really emotional, we are also equally stubborn. Yes, we complement each other. It's just that there are things that complement each other but are not destined to be together. For example, Casya and Sky Their traits are similar: Casya has liked Sky for years, and Sky has liked Maudy for years. They can't be with the person they like because everyone likes a different person, and that's how feelings that can't be reciprocated look for each other. Should be; Sky is also looking now. He said it with a long exhale.

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