PEOPLE IN THE PAST

"Arini? Are you Arini? Have you forgotten about me Arini?" Asked the man who helped her from the thugs who pointed the sharp weapon.

"You..? Ren-Ren-Rendra? Oh my God, I almost didn't recognize you! Sorry, I forgot a little, maybe because I haven't seen you for a long time! Since we graduated from high school, we haven't seen each other again. Ren? Heard you have your own company now? Wow.. wow..wow... You're great Rendra! Thank you for coming on time to help me! I don't know what will happen to me if you don't come on time. Thank you again..!" said Arini.

"Yes... Arini. Your husband is a conglomerate that owns the Alfatih Group, right? Great you Arini! I'm nothing compared to your husband!" said Rendra.

"It's a company owned by my husband's family Ren! Thank you again! I'll be back first because I'm in a hurry now! There are still things to do." Arini said.

"Okay! See you later Arini! Oh yes, may I ask for your phone number? Yes... For a gathering, we give each other news! Because I heard that high school student who was the same class with us hold reunion!" Rendra said trying to ask for Arini's phone number.

"Hmmm... Okay, you took note of this...!" Arini said while showing her phone number to Rendra.

"Okay! Thank you Arini! I'll be back first! See you later! Bye!" Rendra said as he walked into his car.

Rendra is a man who has liked Arini since high school. However, Rendra did not have time to express his love for Arini. His love feelings are still buried until they are both married. Rendra married his wife out of necessity. His mother set him up with another girl. Rendra's feelings for Arini are still the same as before when they were in high school.

"Arini...Arini! I've been looking for you for a long time! Even before I got married, I looked for you everywhere but I couldn't find you. Even though at that time, I wished I could find you and express my feelings that I've been hiding until now! Arini..! If only you knew how I feel! Even though I'm also married now, your charm can't be beaten by any woman. Your beautiful face is as beautiful as the moon in the night, your sharp and clear gaze is as clear as the morning dew, and your gentle way of speaking is as soft as silk. Makes my heart skip a beat when I see your face. You are my first love. Rendra screamed in his heart."

Suddenly the man's cell phone rang and interrupted his thoughts. His wife Adisti told him that his mother had been admitted to the hospital because her illness had relapsed.

"Honey..! Mother is in the hospital. You go home soon, Honey! We go to the hospital together! Hurry up, Honey!" His wife said to Rendra with sounded very worried at that time.

"Yes! I'm going home right now!" Answered Rendra rushing to increase the speed of his car to get home quickly.

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In a different place, Arini returns to her magnificent home. When entering the door of the house to the living room, Gokan was seen sitting on the sofa in the living room.

Seeing Arini just entered, Gokan immediately approached Arini and said, "Halo... There's my aunt! Arini..! Auntie..? What..? Did I call you Auntie? Do you want dating with me?" Gokan said teasing Arini but also a little bit cheeky to Arini.

"Watch your words Gokan! Watch your attitude..! Remember..! I'm your uncle Gokan's wife! You shouldn't say that. Very disrespectful.

Not long after, Merve came to Gokan to invite her son to accompany her to a social gathering with her friends. She wants to show off her only son to her friends. Merve likes to show off what she has. Moreover, the son graduated from S2 with a Master's degree from Harvard University in the United States. That's what makes her very proud and confident.

"Gokan! Come on! I will introduce you to my friends, honey! Maybe some of my friends have daughters? Who knows they will be introduced to you! I can't wait for that moment." Merve said to her son.

"Never mind Mom! Don't start again! How many times Mom do you have to tell Gokan? If Gokan doesn't want to get married soon. Gokan still wants to have a career Mom! Because when I have a wife, I think my life will be much more regulated and restricted. Women usually like to manage and limit themselves here and there. Gokan is used to and comfortable living in the United States. Getting married is not a priority now for Gokan! It's not very interesting for Gokan to discuss this topic Ma!" Gokan said a little annoyed with his mother.

"Oh, dear! You'll get used to it after a while! It might take some time to adjust your habits, honey! Anyway, if you're looking for a wife. Choose the right woman suitable for you, dear! And remember the woman must be healthy and can provide offspring for our family. Isn't that right, Arini?" Merve said to her son as she satirized her younger sister-in-law.

"Y-y-yes..! That's right sis! I've gone to the room first, sis! Excuse me." Arini said with a flat and sad face.

Gokan is used to living abroad. He is used to a western lifestyle that is free to do whatever he wants with his women. Living together without marriage ties abroad is something that is considered commonplace.

A few moments later, finally, Merve and her son rushed out. Meanwhile, Arini was seen crying in her room. She walked over and then lay down on his bed. She remembered her husband's treatment of her yesterday, snapped at her then pushed her. It was the first time her husband, Salim Fernandez Alfatih, had done it.

My husband I know was a loving, patient, gentle man and also really cared about me. My husband was a man who loved me very much. But, why do I now feel he has turned into a cruel man? Am I getting too carried away? So that I am easily suspicious and jealous of my husband? Isn't jealousy a sign of love? Am I guilty of loving my husband too much? Am I wrong if I am so afraid of losing my husband? Dear God... why is this all happening to me? Maybe my husband is tired of me? Is it because I'm not pregnant yet? Is it possible that my husband will change his attitude like before again if I get pregnant? Yes, that's right! I have to get pregnant soon! That way, maybe my husband will pay more attention to me!" Arini screamed in her heart lamenting her fate now.

Suddenly when she looked towards the door, a man was standing in front of her. His eyes looked at Arini. Suddenly, Arini's eyes widened in surprise at seeing the man in front of her at that time.