"I'm sorry, baby," Andien said quietly.
"I'm aware that Vio is ill. Irgi called me because of this. Irgi happened to see Vio on her way to chemo yesterday."
"Oh."
"What your friend stated is correct. Her condition has rapidly deteriorated in recent weeks. She should have surgery as soon as possible, but she refuses."
"So?"
"I can only ask that she be treated as best as possible. But I'm not going to accompany her, Andien. It's really over between me and her."
Andien is deafeningly quiet.
"If I accompany her, she will want to have surgery, she will recover, and how will our relationship be affected? You're going to leave me, right? You are not a stupid woman who expects her boyfriend to look after his ex-wife. What happens next? You'd rather read the news. ' Elang Dirga Pranata, an Architect and Entrepreneur, Was Discovered Dead In His Flat, Allegedly Because He Couldn't Be Separated From His Lover.' Sound good? Do you honestly believe I can afford to lose you again?"