Just take him for you
Big step

"Don't make me laugh out loud here, Tania. Later people think I'm happy after divorce .. although the reality is like that," said Salma relaxed. Armand, who was sitting hugging his two children, stood up to hear the words of his ex-wife.

"Are you happy to be separated from me?" Armand looked at him softly.

He still loved Salma. He did not expect his decision to marry his wife's best friend to lead to his divorce from Salma. He thought by marrying Tania, Salma could accept because they were good friends. After all, his faith is only as thin as wet paper, it is easy to be tempted if treated to cleavage and hip sway Tania every day.

Salma took a deep breath, as Armand now officially became her ex-husband. The face of this man she used to wait behind the door of her room every Sunday night, was also what she saw when she opened her eyes on her first day as a wife. Sadness mixed with relief that is what Salma feels today.

It was not until his heart said he was happy to part with Armand in front of his children. Salma only gave a smile to answer Armand's question.

"Mas." Tania shook Armand's hand.

"We go home first." Salma precedes her before her ex-husband is fouled by Tania. She did not care about the couple, but she did not want her two children to see her Papa treated improperly by another woman.

"Salma, can I still meet the children?" Salma stopped her steps and turned around. He saw there was a plea from Armand's eyes.

"The court's decision doesn't set your schedule for a visit, so whenever you want to meet them there's no problem."

"Thank you." Armand approached and squatted down in front of Cakra and Candra he was holding, then kissed her repeatedly. Salma hid the tears by turning her face away. She felt very sad, why her husband was just being sweet as a father when they were officially separated.

"Maass!" Tania's call and the sound of her foot beating made Armand immediately stand up.

"Take care of yourself, Mom." Salma gave her best smile.

"I still love you. I'll fight for you again, Salma." Armand took a whisper before returning to Tania's side.

Salma did not expect Armand to dare to do so under the sharp gaze of his wife and Bimo. Apparently he got a hammer from the judge, didn't dampen Armand's steps. He was still standing there as Armand and Tania walked behind him. Armand looked scolding Tania who kept nagging. Her best friend seemed overwhelmed following her husband's wide steps with his big belly.

"Let's go home. There's still so much you have to do for your kids." Tia patted his shoulder.

A month after officially parting ways, Salma again engaged in her work as a Selebgram. The name that was once already famous, re-emerged after he marketed a product belonging to one of the capital artists.

"Mbaa, what is this?" Salma's hand shook as she showed a message coming in on her social media account.

"You've been invited to the biggest social media artist award show, Salma." Tia was suffocating happily. He hugged his sister-in-law who was still in disbelief.

"What yes, Mba. Maybe we read it wrong." Salma tried to enlarge the writing that was plastered on her phone screen.

"You're great, Salma. You deserve to be invited, maybe even one of the award recipients because it has only been active for one month, your followers on social media immediately increased dramatically. See the artist follow you, really cool." Tia's eyes shone looking at Salma's social media accounts. While the account owner is still pensive in disbelief. He never dreamed too high and now, his simple world of work can take him to the Capital.

"Have you forgotten there's an Mba here?"

"If Mba Tia has a job outside?"

"No need to think about my work, now you're looking for a dress for your show in Jakarta."

All the tips and messages repeatedly said Bimo along the way to the airport.

"Don't trust strangers, never go alone, if there's no business better than getting out of the room." Salma was merely deswab yes and nodded her head in order to avoid debate.

"Cakra, Candra Mama go first huh. Pray for Mama that everything will be good. One day Candra and Cakra will be on a plane and go to Jakarta, will you?"

"Maau . mauuu." Although not very clear what he said, the two handsome twins cheered in excitement when his mother pointed at a plane that was about to land.

Her heart was heavy leaving her two children. But Salma realized by fulfilling the invitation to Jakarta, is a big step to expand his business that has only served the area where he lived.

Salma arrived in Jakarta and headed straight to the five-star hotel that had been appointed by the committee. He went straight into the room that was provided.

Once inside the room, Salma opened the curtains that led directly to the street. He enjoys the atmosphere of the night with a view of high-rise skyscrapers, and flickering lights that continue to glow even though the day is getting late. Recently, Salma set foot in this city that never sleeps. She was moved, if she still holds the status of Armand's wife, maybe she is still busy in the kitchen facing Tania's dirty dishes.

Although their status is not husband and wife, Armand still often contact him using a new number. Salma only responded if he asked about the children, the rest he never answered. If Armand comes to meet Cakra and Candra, he always hides in the room leaving Armand accompanied by Bimo or alone with the children in the living room. He did that because he had felt the pain of being betrayed, and he did not want other women to feel the same, even though the woman had also betrayed him.

Salma closed the curtains. She opened her suitcase and picked up a white silver dress and hung it in the closet. That beautiful dress wasn't even her choice. Her sister-in-law helped with her preparations in detail. She felt sorry for ignoring them while she was Armand's wife.

Salma again made sure everything was ready for tomorrow's event, then she cleaned up and went to sleep.

Meanwhile, in his hometown, a couple arguing in bed. Tania caught her husband staring at photos and videos of his ex-wife on social media.

"Don't make me angry, Mum!" Tania snatched Armand's phone.

"What the hell are you!" Armand tried to grab her phone from Tania's hand.

"I want to delete your social media account."

"Don't be so rude, Tania! whatever's on that phone is my business. You have no right to rule me!"

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