Raisa is still faithfully reading the novel, some stories are compared with her own life story.“If only Arka was like Arman, who immediately apologized and forgot Maya. But that's impossible. This is a story with a set plot, and my life?” Raisa smiled wryly. She had swallowed the bitter truth. Raisa returned to the real world, it was already 5am. Raisa was suddenly sleepy. She went into her room to visit her daughter who was fast asleep. Raisa smiled a little, then kissed her daughter's cheek.“Sleep well, dear. Mommy is always there for you,” Raisa murmured softly next to her daughter's ear. Suddenly Anya squirmed softly and fell asleep again. Seeing that, Raisa was very happy even though her life was not good, but at least she still had a very beautiful daughter. Raisa was grateful for that.She lay down right next to her husband, Arka. The man seemed to be sleeping peacefully. Raisa took a quick look at her husband's face before drifting off into a dream.“Why are you being so m
Raisa jumped in shock, she sat up and found Arka no longer beside her. Her daughter Anya was still fast asleep. “Oh my God! Did I just have a dream?” Raisa wondered. She wiped the sweat from her temples. Her vision was still blurry and dull. She had not slept well last night.“Why did the dream feel vivid. But I think it's a reaction to my broken home life,” Raisa muttered in self-pity.She recalled a dream about her husband's infidelity. Just like the one experienced by Raisa's household lately.“It's like it's real. But this is very real.” Raisa said with a troubled face. Again she was stunned looking at her beautiful daughter.She no longer cared about Arka. Looking out the window, she found Arka on the front porch.“What is Arka doing? Is she waiting for the wet cake?” Raisa thought to herself. Raisa only monitored Arka's movements from inside the house. Sure enough, from inside the house Raisa saw the wet cake seller stop and Arka immediately approached.Raisa continued to monit
“Raisa!” Arka shouted from behind. She hurriedly came over and wondered what her husband was fussing about.“You haven't washed?” Arka asked with probing eyes. “How can my work clothes still be this dirty. Isn't this from a week ago?” Arka looked angry. She was holding back her anger at the sight of the mountain of dirty clothes.Raisa made a sad face, “I'm sorry, dear. I haven't had time to wash your clothes. Anya has been fussing lately,” Raisa defended herself. She made her face as sad as possible so that her husband would feel even angrier. Arka looked at a book that Raisa was carrying. He then grunted in annoyance and walked away. Raisa put on an innocent face. She really felt like nothing had happened.“Since when did Raisa become like this? Did she find out about my affair? But there's no way. If she had found out, she would have asked for an immediate divorce from me,” Arka muttered sitting in the television room. Her hand moved to pick up the TV remote lying on the table.
Raisa appeared from behind the door, and soon the woman entered the house. Arka looked at her in surprise for bringing Aunt Iyem home with a bag of clothes.“Where have you been?” Arka asked probingly, seeing Raisa carrying a large bag. Then she smiled happily.“I'm sorry I didn't tell you before. I'm planning to hire Aunt Iyem in our house to help me. As Anya grows up, I'm a little overwhelmed with taking care of the house,” Raisa said with a happy smile. Then she looked at Aunt Iyem.Arka showed a bit of a displeased face. Because Raisa didn't discuss it first.“Okay. If that's what you want,” Arka replied indifferently. She then watched her favorite movie again. Raisa shouted happily to herself, “Soon your hell will begin,” she muttered to herself. Then she invited Aunt Iyem to organize the clothes in the unused room.“Thank you, dear,” Raisa said gently touching Arka's shoulder. The man just nodded and focused on watching his favorite movie. “Leave Anya for a while,” Raisa said,
Raisa was still faithfully accompanying Arka in front of the television while watching her favorite movie. She didn't want to seem distant from her husband. She was still trying to hold on so that Arka would continue to behave as usual.“I have to endure this with all my might. I can't let my guard down, I have to be strong.” Raisa reaffirmed her heart in the midst of the movie that was spinning.A few months after the seminar, Arya and Mira felt that their relationship was getting stronger and more harmonious. However, like life in general, not all days are always sunny. New challenges arise, testing the resilience of their love and commitment.One morning, Mira received a call from the hospital. Her mother, who lived in her hometown, had fallen ill and needed to be treated. Mira felt anxious and decided to return to her hometown immediately. Arya supported this decision, even though he knew they would be separated for a while.“You need to be there for mom. Don't worry about me. I'l
Arka laughed out loud, “I just found out that you are very whiny,” said Arka still laughing. She was laughing at Raisa who had suddenly burst into tears after watching a home drama movie.The man didn't realize that Raisa wasn't crying because of a movie. Rather, it was because her household was on the verge of collapse.“Look, even you are not aware at all. How can you possibly live in peace,” Raisa said to herself. She was very upset when Arka laughed at her. She almost hit Arka on the head if she didn't remember her true intentions.“Patience. I have to get through this. Those who have betrayed me must feel the karma they deserve,” Raisa mentally walked away from her husband's side.Arka who saw Raisa's reaction immediately stopped laughing and furrowed her brow, “Is Raisa really angry with what I said? Does Raisa not like my jokes?” asked Arka silently, she swallowed her saliva quickly.After cleaning herself up, Raisa picked up a book which was a collection of poems that she had
Raisa wrote another poem on a blank paper. For a moment, her gaze focused on the sky full of stars. She closed her eyes and muttered to herself.“Can I go back in time?” she murmured softly. Her tears were about to fall, but Raisa hurriedly wiped them away and looked around.“I hope Arka doesn't see me crying,” Raisa said, immediately neutralizing her breath and thoughts. She immediately wrote a poem that touched her heart.Again Raisa wrote a poem entitled Smiling in Sacrifice.In silence she stood firm, Behind the smile that is always beautifully engraved, There are countless sacrifices, Sincere love, never subsides.Morning came with new hope, He woke up early, preparing everything. From the kitchen to the yard, Her hands never stopped working.Every day she struggles, fulfilling her role without complaint. Being a mother, a wife, a true friend, Bringing warmth to this family.In the invisible sweat, There is a love that never fades. She gave up her dreams for
Raisa hugged Aunt Iyem tightly. The old woman could instantly sense that Raisa was not well. She immediately rubbed her back, calming her down.“Cry if you have to,” Aunt Iyem said gently. She understood that households do not run easily. The old woman tried to strengthen Raisa, who was in distress.“I can't cry now. I'm afraid if Arka finds out. I'm afraid what I've planned will be revealed,” Raisa replied softly but Aunt Iyem could still hear her. The old woman knew immediately that Raisa was trying to fight the rift in her household.“I hope you find the best way soon. It's not possible for me to interfere in your affairs. But I will always be here, giving my shoulder for you to use,” Aunt Iyem replied wisely. Hearing that, Raisa felt even more like she was in the arms of the right person. “I miss my parents,” Raisa said in a sad tone. Aunt Iyem could sense that.“Yes, I know. You must miss them a lot.” Aunt Iyem tightened her embrace even more.Arka and Raisa were a young coupl