"Are you sure you've found Firman?" asked Galih with a glint of doubt that flashed from his eyes.
Ayu nodded firmly at the question her father said, Galih looked sharply into Ayu's eyes, trying to find the slightest lie but all he got was honesty.
"He, where is he?" asked Galih. Ayu also led her father to sit on the sofa in the living room so that the father's daughter was comfortable in exchanging stories.
Galih carefully listened to Ayu's story from beginning to end. Then the middle-aged man could conclude that there was something Ayu didn't know about Firman.
"You don't know about Firman's illness?" asked Galih. Ayu innocently only gave an answer by shaking her head.
"So Firman is suffering from major depressive disorder, the cause could be many things. Daddy's tentative assumption, of course, was that he and Bella's engagement was canceled," What he said might be true.
"You rest there, tomorrow you remember to go to Uncle Agasa Law Firm." Galih ordered.
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In accordance with her father's orders last night, now Ayu is driving her car, crossing the streets of the capital city to get to her destination.
"Agasa and Partners Law Firm." Ayu is spelled on the nameplate in front of the courtyard of the two-story building.
After saying bismillah Ayu entered the building with a steadfast determination to end her matchmaking line with the man she married 6 years ago, Yudi Eka Setiawan.
"With Mrs. Suci Indah Ayu?" guessed the woman in the robe.
Ayu's attention was drawn to the name tag that the woman was using, "Vilia Khareani," Ayu thought. Ayu nodded while holding her sweetest smile.
"Come, I will take you to Mr. Agasa's room! He has been waiting for Mrs's arrival," explained Vilia.
KREK!
The white, brown leaf is wide open showing the figure of Ayu who is taking a deep breath just to relieve the shortness of breath but it's very difficult.
Immediately with Ayu, Agasa was surprised to see Ayu's arrival. Two figures from different generations who yesterday exchanged curses are now reunited in the framework of the client and lawyer relationship.
"Uncle Agasa ...."
"Ayu ...."
Vilia, who felt awkward, immediately said goodbye.
"Uncle, sorry yesterday I accidentally bumped into--"
"I was wrong too, I wasn't careful because my assistant had an accident yesterday," Agasa said.
Seeing Ayu still frozen in front of the door, Agasa immediately invited Ayu to sit down. Currently, Ayu and Agasa are sitting opposite each other, separating Agasa's desk.
Agasa re-opened the file that Galih brought yesterday.
"So your problem is divorce, right?" Agasa started their conversation. To Agasa's question, Ayu just nodded faintly.
Divorce talaq is an application submitted by the husband to the Religious Court to obtain permission to impose divorce on his wife. Meanwhile, divorce is a lawsuit filed by the wife against her husband.
"As long as you are married to your husband, does he regularly provide for you to provide for your birth?" asked Agasa still with a calm demeanor.
Don't forget, the mother of Zaskia Azzahra Khumairah is a law school graduate with camlaude graduation degree, she certainly understands where Agasa's question just started.
"I don't need a dime from Mas Yudi, all I want is a divorce certificate," said Ayu. Agasa's eyes widen when he hears Ayu's stressed words.
"But it's your right as a wife, your Daddy also wants Zaskia to accept her rights as a child." Ayu could only roll her eyes hearing Agasa's words which she couldn't digest properly.
"Who is the client here? Me or Daddy, huh?" Without Ayu realizing her voice rose in front of her father's best friend.
"What are you doing, Yu? Your soul is here but your mind is, I don't know where," complained Agasa.
What Agasa said is true, right now what fills Ayu's mind is only Firman, Firman and Firman.
"Sorry!" Ayu squeaked.
"Okay, let's continue our discussion," said Agasa. Agasa again mentioned the rights he would fight for Ayu and Zaskia.
Not Ayu is her name if she changes her choice. Galih Surya Atmadja is Ayu's biological father, of course Ayu is stubborn nature descends from Galih.
In the end it was Agasa who relented even though he was sure that after this he would definitely be the target of Galih's tantrum, but Ayu's position was the giver of power and Agasa was the recipient of power so whatever comes out of Ayu's mouth is an order for him and Atthar.
Ayu frowned as she was about to sign at the end of the power of attorney that Agasa gave her.
"Why?" asked Agasa.
"Attar who?" instead of answering, Ayu actually asked Agasa back. Agasa nodded in understanding then began to explain who Karim Atthar Firdaus SH was.
"Prospective advocates who are following an internship are the main requirements to become a lawyer." said Agasa.
"My assistant who acts as the recipient of the second power of attorney is in an accident, he had an accident yesterday." added Agasa.
Karim Atthar Firdaus is a candidate for a temporary permit holder. And Atthar's position here is assistant to a companion advocate, namely Firman Afif SH.
Now Ayu understands why Agasa was in a hurry yesterday when he was in the hospital, he must be very worried about the condition of his assistant.
From this Ayu can conclude that Agasa has a high level of empathy for the people around him.
"Yu, are you sure you don't want to ask your husband to continue to provide for your children, until you are 21 years old, Yu," Agasa apparently still hasn't given up on persuading this stubborn woman.
But Ayu was silent, not paying any attention to Agasa's words. Ayu is ready to be a shield for Agasa if he has to get angry from Galih.
"You have a law degree, you certainly know what the sanctions are for people who violate Article 49 letter a of the PDKRT Law, right?" asked Agasa.
BRAK!
Ayu pounded Agasa's desk, making the owner of the table startled with both the base of his shoulders lifted because of Ayu's action.
"How many times do I have to say I DON'T NEED YUDI'S MONEY, I ONLY NEED A DIvorce Certificate." It wasn't just Agasa's ears that felt hot from hearing Ayu's screams, Vilia also felt the same way as Agasa even though she was now in Agasa's room.
"But you can explain, why don't you want it? So that we can move on to other things."
Agasa's tone is indeed not as loud as Ayu, but it can make Ayu shudder in horror.
"Uncle, it's the lawyer that Daddy appointed to accompany me in court, but that doesn't mean Uncle can interfere in my personal affairs," said Ayu.
Not wanting to linger in this place, Ayu immediately put her signature on the power of attorney which had been paused.
Yudi Eka Setiawan is not the biological father of Zaskia Azzahra Khumairah and that is what makes Ayu steadfastly reject the demands that Galih and Agasa want to put on Yudi, the man who will soon become her ex-husband.
To Be Continued …..