(Not) The Substitute

Eps 132 - Epilogue

The household is like a ship sailing in a vast sea, sometimes the water is calm, sometimes there is a little wave and sometimes there is a storm ready to hit. Will the ship survive and continue to sail?

Likewise with the household, there will be a storm ready to hit him anytime, anywhere and from any direction. But when the household is controlled by the husband and wife who always work together to maintain the integrity of the household, in order to continue sailing safely until the moment they pull over, that is, the, in their old age, with wrinkled skin and gray hair. They pull over while holding hands, will not be separated until death comes.

That's what Elnaz and Arfan are doing and hoping for.

Their home never gets out of the test. If their material is perfect, there is harmony in question.

Although their material is perfect, there is attention and time demanded, which sometimes cause a little spark of trouble, which if not handled quickly. Then trouble will flare up and burn away the happiness that once existed until nothing remains.

But Arfan understood, he was the priest in his household, he was the leader for his son's son and also his wife. Arfan acts as an example leader, to be proud of.

Likewise with Elnaz who became his Co leader, he tried hard to help Arfan keep his household, keeping her cheerful and warm. Although sometimes the storm came and hit him, Elnaz survive and find a solution out of the storm, of course along with Arfan.

Always honest, always open to the couple, supporting each other, strengthening each other and understanding each other's position, is the main key of the integrity of the household.

Time goes on, a beautiful day, a cloudy day, a day full of tears, a day filled with laughter, all of them come and go. Nothing is eternal in this world, not happiness, not suffering.

Not felt, 4 years have passed...

Their daughter has grown up to be a smart and beautiful child. Aurora they are like the morning sun, as her name suggests. Always managed to entertain when his parents were struggling and feeling depressed. Always be a weary treater when his parents feel tired of the obligation of demanding obligations. Being an encouragement when his parents feel down because of problems that come and go.

Elnaz has finished her college, she wants to be a successful career woman but she also wants to be the perfect housewife. Elnaz wanted to work for one of the biggest publishing companies, starting his dream career there. But it did not go easy, what else with her husband's profession that drains most of his time and energy. Where if both of them are equally very busy, then the only princess of wayang meraka who will feel the impact.

And it became a great quarrel between the two, where Elnaz who did aspire to become an independent career woman, which does not depend on anyone. While Arfan demands Elnaz to be the perfect wife and mother because he is afraid that later Elnaz is too busy working to number their daughter.

However, after their tension and quarrels passed, they returned to thinking with a cold head. Putting aside each other's egos, humbling them to apologize to their partners.

"If you want to work, that's okay. After all, there is a Sister who takes care of Aurora" said Arfan Lirih who has succumbed to the wishes of his wife. He did not forbid Elnaz to work, he was only afraid Auroa was affected by the busyness of his parents.

"No matter whether you work or not, for Papa and Aurora, you're still the best housewife. Sorry because Papa is selfish" he said sincerely.

While the wife who had also been thinking with a cold head was now aware of her selfishness, she knew, not her husband who was selfish, but her self. Arfan fulfills all his needs and Auroa, never letting them be lacking in the slightest but Elnaz still insists on living his own life as he wishes.

Elnaz smiled warmly, leaning her head on her husband's shoulders while watching Aurora play with her sisters in the park.

"Women don't have to choose one, be a housewife or a career woman, because women can do both if they want" says Elnaz exclaimed "I want to be a writer..." say it again

"I support you, honey. Just so you don't forget the job of being a wife and mother"

"God will not, I promise I will remain the same Mama Elnaz."

Arfan smiled and kissed the head of his wife.

"Sorry Mama too, Pa. Selfish mom, thinking too much about herself. Though it has the same responsibility as Papa and Aurora..."

"Keep now how? Have you prepared your job application?"

"It's like Mama didn't work for the company, Pa. But because Mama has gone to college, Mama should apply to be a teacher only, unfortunately her science, continues Mama want to write her own book. How's it?"

Arfan smiled, again the sacrifice of a woman for the sake of her man and her child. Arfan kissed his wife's temple with love, in what way again he was grateful to have this wingless angel. Yg has become his loyal wife and become the best mother for his son's child. Arfan doesn't know what it is if the one he married at the time wasn't Elnaz, maybe he wouldn't have a love story and a life full of happiness and warmth like this.

"Whatever your decision is, honey. Papa support, Papa only asks for one, family..."

"Mama will also support Papa in any case, as long as Papa still prioritizes family as well"

"Of course, you're the most important"

.........

A week later...

Elnaz nausea when waking up in the morning, it invited the attention of Arfan, he immediately followed his wife to the bathroom.

"Mama, what's wrong?" tanya worried while kneeling the nape of the wife.

"Wind is possible." said Elnaz after washing his mouth.

"Mama...."

The sound of Aurora's bells along with her tiny footsteps ran to the bathroom following her Papa Mama.

"Yes, dear." replied Elnaz as he reached out to Aurora.

"Mommy nauseous? Is Mama sick? Papa's a doctor, isn't it on perksa?" his question while looking at Elnaz and Arfan with his round eyes, made Elnaz and Arfan feel anxious.

"It just seems to catch a cold, son..."

"Ohhhh..." Auroa ber oh ria, making her lips rounded to form the letter O.

"We should pray at dawn, son." Arfan and Aurora nodded.

.........

Arfan who had breakfast with his little one was about to go to work as usual, Elnaz and Auroa were taking the most important man in their lives.

Arfan got into his car after Elnaz gave him lunch.

The habit for years that is still routine Elnaz do, if not deliver then bring his lunch.

"Heart, Papa.." cried Aurora waving her hand at Papa's.

While Elnaz, he stared at Arfan's departure with a big smile.

"Surprise.." he muttered.

..........

At the hospital, Arfan works as usual, and a woman named Nadine?

Tentu saja ia juga masih bekerja di tempat yg sama, namun kabar baik nya, satu tahun yg lalu Dokter cantik itu sudah menikah sehingga membuat Elnaz sangat senang.

Ignored by Arfan despite the most subtle way he did to ensnare Arfan's heart and it turns out his results are the same as making him retreat and surrender.

Arfan and Elnaz were invited to her marriage and Elnaz congratulated her with such sincerity, he prayed her seriously.

And indeed it should be so a woman as the most beautiful in this world, moral, dignified and not harassing the property of other women.

Because no matter how high an education a woman, as beautiful as her physical. No matter how perfect her life is, she'll be so disgusting when she teases another woman's property.

Oh, back to Arfan...

At lunchtime, Arfan returned to his room certainly after he finished all his work.

Arfan opened the plastic wrapping around his food and he found an envelope there.

Arfan who was very curious immediately opened the envelope and immediately he held his breath unconsciously, his heart pounding when he saw the photo of the results of the USG there.

"Dear el.." - Weeping Arfan full of haru, he immediately took his cell phone, contacted his wife and just a few seconds later heard the sound of the princess's cry alone puppet.

"Auroa, where's Mama, Princess?" ask her.

"Darling, you.... You pregnant?" ask her with glass eyes. For a long time, Arfan has been sharing the desire to have another baby, as well as Elnaz.

"Yes, Pa.." replied Elnaz with glassy eyes.

"Mama, is that pregnant?" aurora asked who was looking at her Mama while blinking a funny blink.

"Pregnant means there is a baby sister in the stomach of Mama, dear.." replied Arfan.

"Baby sister?" aurora's squeals and her round eyes were increasingly perfectly rounded.

"Yes, honey" continued Elnaz.

Meanwhile, Arfan seemed to be unable to say the words so happy.

"Darling, wait for Papa... Later at 5 Papa came home" said Arfan.

"Yes, Pa.." replied Elnaz.

..........

Arfan really can't wait for the clock to turn to the number 5, he can't wait to hug his wife.

The news of this pregnancy is different from the first pregnancy of Elnaz, where at that time Elnaz's life was in danger even his fetus, Arfan was also very happy at that time, but happiness was in line with anxiety, anxiety, her fear and anger over what happened to Elnaz.

But now?

There is only happiness.

When it was time to go home, Arfan immediately rushed home. But he was driving at a moderate speed, of course because Elnaz warned him so..

Arriving home, Auroa and Elnaz are waiting in the doorway.

Arfan immediately jumped down from the car, he ran up to Elnaz and immediately hugged Elnaz and even twisted Elnaz's body in the air. Makes Elnaz laugh.

"Aulola wants to... Want to..." Aurora reached out to Arfan, wanting to be carried and turned like her Mama, making Arfan and Elnaz laugh.

"Auroa will too... Come, here... Hap..." Arfan lifted Aurora in a sling and twisted her also in the air. Aurora giggles with excitement.

Once satisfied, Arfan lowers Auroa and he pulls Elnaz into his sling. Arfan hugged the two most meaningful women in his life. He kissed Elnaz's forehead and cheeks many times.

"Thank you, honey... Thank you very much" he said full haru.

"Return your love, brother." said Elnaz.

"But since when did you know you were pregnant, honey?"

"A week ago, but I deliberately wanted to give a surprise to Papa." replied Elnaz.

"So that's why you didn't work for the company? Hm?"

"Yes, there'll be two kids that Mama has to take care of"

"Oh, thank you very much, honey. Thank you my wife..."

..........

In this second pregnancy, Arfan became more protective of Elnaz, but Elnaz was not as sensitive in her first pregnancy. Of course, now Elnaz became a woman who was much more mature and wise in responding to everything. But there is one thing that has not changed from Elnaz, he is still just as spoiled on Arfan, cravings are strange as well and at a time that was never expected.

The happy news turned out to be happy news for both their families, now added their family members who will add happiness and warmth to their families.

During Elnaz's pregnancy, Arfan as much as possible set his time so that it is not too dense, unless there is a very urgent. Arfan wanted to give more time and attention to Elnaz and Auroa.

Not really, 9 months have passed.

The day of birth has arrived, all families are waiting with anxious hope. As well as Aurora, she can't wait to see her baby sister.

"Not been too old?" ask her who still can not say the letter R.

"No, Son. Aurora wishes Mama and her baby sister yes." said Bu Yuni who looks after Auroa.

While in the delivery room, Elnaz and his friend Arfan struggle between life and death to give birth to their second child.

Arfan continued to pray for help from his Lord and also encouraged Elnaz to have their child born safely.

Until Elnaz strained with all his might and the sound of baby crying made Elnaz and Arfan give thanks.

"Congratulations, Sir, Mom. Your son was born perfect and handsome." said the doctor who made Elnaz and Arfan cry.

"Definitely as handsome as Papa" said Elnaz lirih while adjusting his breath. Sweat had flooded his body.

"Thank you, honey. Thank you very much." said Arfan peeping Elnaz full haru.

..........

Naven Sharif's. It was a beautiful name that Arfan and Elnaz chose for their son.

The birth of the baby called Baby Nav really brings unparalleled happiness, what else for Aurora who really likes her baby sister. Aurora always pays attention to her mother while breastfeeding Baby Nav, while bathing her and so on.

At first, Arfan and Elnaz are worried, afraid Aurora is jealous if they are wrong, Aurora turns out to be very fond of Baby Nav. A month after giving birth, Elnaz and Arfan returned home.

And there, Elnaz overhears one of his neighbors who is still bringing up the past.

"Lucky for Arfan, for getting Elnaz as Elsa's replacement"

And the word continues to ring in the mind of Elnaz, it is not easy to forget what happened at the beginning of their marriage which is quite unnatural. But Arfan insists, Elnaz is not a substitute.

"You're not a substitute, honey. You were destined to be mine, and the marriage took place to restore our true destiny" she said, making Elnaz smile. Arfan always managed to make himself back confident and happy.

At the moment, both of them are in the room. Arfan lulls Auroa while Elnaz breastfeeds Baby Nav.

After the two fall asleep, Arfan and Elnaz sit on the couch, Elnaz half settles down on Arfan's chest and Arfan caresses his wife's hair fondly.

"You know.." said softly and Elnaz shook his head, while his gaze was fixed in the middle of the bed where there were two of his hearts sleeping there.

"A wife is not a substitute and will never be replaced, what else for me, you are my true love. And the real one, will always know the way home." his words that make Elnaz smile, he looked up and immediately scooped Arfan's lips with his lips, his lips, his, of course it was immediately welcomed by Arfan with pleasure.

"I love you, Brother Arfan..."

"I love you more, My Queen Elnaz..."

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