(Not) The Substitute

Eps 100 - Freeing Elsa

Robin really hates his father and all the women who become his mistress, usually they do it for money or career.

But Elsa?

Robin thinks Elsa wants to be Jimmy's girlfriend because Elsa doesn't know Jimmy is married, but like her Elsa already knows and she's even willing to be Robin's father's mistress.

"Just look at you, Elsa" Robin sizzled with rage, not knowing why she was so angry at her father's mistress this time.

.........

Elnaz has been allowed to go home by Doctor Arfan, making Elnaz feel so happy. He really can't wait to lie back in his room and rest there.

"Sir Arfan.." call Elnaz gently while holding her husband's arm. Arfan is currently preparing for the return of his wife.

"Yes, Honey. What's up?" arfan asked, holding Elnaz in a wheelchair. The legs of Elnaz certainly still did not walk.

"Sister, it's been three weeks Elsa's brother's in jail. Just release yes, pity" Elnaz persuaded for the umpteenth time that made Arfan sigh heavily.

Arfan really just wants to give Elsa a lesson for all the selfishness that Elsa does, but Elnaz is too good to be a little sister like Elsa, not to mention her Mama who keeps on welding on Elnaz to get Elsa released.

"Darling, we'll talk about that later. Now we should go home and you should rest" said Arfan softly, Elnaz only! respond to her with a gentle smile. In his heart he always prayed that Arfan would forgive Elsa and that Elsa would return to her hometown, start a new life and get rid of all her selfishness. Living a makeshift life without the crazy ambition that makes him blind.

Arfan pushed Elnaz's chair and took her out, outside, there was Miss Isna carrying a bag containing Elnaz's stuff.

"Have, El?" ask her Mama.

"Already, Ma. Come on." said Elnaz.

.........

Arriving at home, Elnaz was immediately greeted by his in-laws.

"El, Mama's prepared the food. You have cleaned all the houses, your rooms as well" Bu Yuni said excitedly.

"Thank you, Ma. Sorry to bother you" said Elnaz. He is still in the same condition, but he feels much better.

"Tomorrow Mama's coming home, El. So you take a leave of absence for a while" Arfan said then "They've been here too long"

"Yes, El. Poor Papa You, at home no one takes care" said Ms. Isna.

Arfan didn't ask his mother-in-law to come home, because Arfan thinks Bu Isna is more obligated to take care of Elnaz and Elnaz might be more comfortable if handled by his biological mother appealed by her mother-in-law. While Arfan had also asked Mama to come home, but Mama herself did not want to go home and said she wanted to take care of Elnaz until Elnaz came home from the hospital.

"Thank you, Ma. Take care of El and help Kak Arfan" said Elnaz sincerely while staring at his two mothers alternately.

"The same, honey. Arfan said, you will stay in the lower room, so you can easily do activities. Mama has cleaned her room, has moved your pillow, has changed her sheets as well" said Bu Yuni with her smile, makes Elnaz feel uncomfortable because his mother-in-law has been very busy in her home.

"Thank you very much, Ma" said Elnaz.

"Yes, as good as it is now you rest yes" said Arfan.

He took Elnaz to the room downstairs, the room was cleaned and the AC was turned on.

"Darling, you're sleeping. Brother came out for a while" Arfan later said.

Arfan came out of his room and he headed to the sofa, where his mother and his mother-in-law were watching tv.

"Ma.." cried Arfan while sitting on the sofa, in front of his two mothers.

"Thank you, Mama has helped me, take care of Elnaz too" said Arfan as he looked at his Mama and Mama-in-law alternately. Then Arfan looked at his Mama-in-law seriously.

"And I will release Elsa but on one condition" he said.

"What's that?" ask Bu Isna enthusiastically.

"I want Mama to make sure Elsa will not bring trouble to Elnaz or my household" said Arfan and Bu Isna immediately nodded quickly.

"Yes, Fan. Mama promised not to let Elsa bring any more trouble in Elnaz's life" she replied.

"I set Elsa free because I didn't want Elnaz to keep thinking about Elsa, no matter how big she was. But that doesn't mean I want to forget what Elsa did"

.........

The next day, Arfan frees Elsa but on condition.

"You can't bring trouble to Elnaz!" arfan.

Elsa just smiled faintly and nodded in understanding.

"Thank you, Fan. I knew I was wrong" Elsa said.

"I'm going home with Mama, I promise I won't bother Elnaz again" she continued.

"Good, and remember, Elsa. Elnaz is so honored to forgive you and he loves you so sincerely. I hope you understand that" said Arfan.

Arfan's phone rang and when he saw My Lovely Wife's name on his phone screen, Arfan immediately replied.

"Sir Arfan, El wants fruit" the wife's spoiled voice sounded from across the phone, making Arfan smile.

"Start cravings, hm?" ask Arfan.

"No, just want to eat it" said Elnaz.

"Fan, Elnaz's content is fine, right?" ask Elsa.

"Sister Arfan with Elsa? Have you released Brother Elsa?"

"Yes, Honey. But after this, Elsa's going straight to the airport"

"Why don't you come by the house for a second?"

"Let's miss the plane, baby. There's no time"

Elsa is certainly saddened by what Arfan says, but Elsa understands Arfan must be very disappointed in her. How else, this is the price Elsa has to pay.