(Not) The Substitute

Eps 20 - Starting a New Life

Arfan had taken care of all the needs of his departure to Jakarta, he could not stand it anymore with all that happened to Elnaz what else the cause was himself.

Arfan has also spoken with the hospital about his move because he had always wanted to stay in Jakarta after marriage and had prepared all of them. When arriving in Jakarta, Arfan can also directly work at the hospital which also belongs to the owner of the hospital where he works in Surabaya.

While Elnaz himself is still unsure about going to Jakarta, his graduation announcement has not yet come out and he wants to wait for graduation. But Arfan assured her that later Elnaz will be notified if the graduation announcement has come out. Arfan will also take her home.

"When graduation, only at graduation" said Arfan.

For some reason, now he did not like living in this neighborhood anymore. Elnaz was always wrong, whether in the eyes of others or in the eyes of his own people and it was all because of the decisions Arfan took without thinking long. The grandmother was very supportive of their decision what else after knowing what Isna had done to her beloved granddaughter.

It has been three days since the scene of the scene of the scene of Bu Isna, and since then Arfan always took Elnaz wherever he went. Making Arfan's own mother also felt annoyed, because Elnaz was so privileged by his son. And of course, making Elsa's feelings more destroyed and burned with jealous fire, Elnaz was so protected by Arfan.

And currently, both are packing their goods to be brought to Jakarta. Their flight's tomorrow afternoon.

"All that?" arfan asked because Elnaz was daydreaming and his suitcase was still wide open.

"Son Arfan sure we want to go?" lirih Elnaz's.

Arfan approached Elnaz after he closed his suitcase.

"Darling..." Arfan clasped Elnaz's hand tightly "Here, everyone hurts you and it's all because of Big Brother. Brother wants to get you out of this situation, we will start a new life there and slowly we can definitely accept our relationship. Because there, we don't have to listen to people talking about you, about Elsa, about us. Sorry Brother yes, all this is wrong Brother"

"This is indeed wrong Brother Arfan, if only Brother Arfan would follow the request of Brother Elsa to keep marrying him" said Elnaz bowed in. Arfan shook his head, flanking Elnaz's chin, forcing Elnaz to look up and stare at him.

"Sister also doesn't know why Big Brother can make that decision, El. But now you no longer want to look back or think about how our relationship began. Brother wants us to focus on our future and think about how he lives our relationship" Arfan said.

"But Brother Arfan is in love with Sister Elsa" said Elnaz sadly "El is just a substitute"

Elnaz shed his tears unconsciously, and Arfan immediately wiped them off.

"Sister love Elnaz, and you know, if you always want your happiness. Brother apologizes if.if brother has not been able to love you as a couple" said Arfan as he lowered his head and his gaze implied sadness and regret, he had inflicted such a deep wound on Elnaz's life.

"El also can not love Kak Arfan as a couple" said Elnaz who made Arfan immediately look up "El love Kak Arfan as a big brother only" continued his which made Arfan smile faintly.

He rubbed Elnaz's head fondly "Now continue to sort out your things, Brother wants to see Papa for a while" said Arfan and Elnaz just a small nod.

Arfan met his parents in their room, seen Pak Adi who looks sad because he will stay his son while Bu Yuni looks annoyed.

"You have heart, Fan. Want to leave us just for the sake of Elnaz" said the mother very tightly.

"Ma, that's not it.." exclaimed Arfan. He sat on his knees in front of his parents sitting on the edge of the bed "Not her from the beginning Mama knew that after marriage I would live in Jakarta, and now I am married. I'll come home often and visit you" he said.

"Your wife didn't partake? She had absolutely no respect for Mama as her mother-in-law" she said again and right after, Elnaz caught up with Arfan.

Elnaz who heard the words of his mother-in-law and aunt felt sad but he still tried hard and stepped in.

"Sorry that the presence of El made Aunt upset" said Elnaz bowed "El really appreciate Auntie long before Aunt became El's mother-in-law. El has always and will always cherish Auntie and Om. You are also El's parents" said Elnaz who made Pak Adi moody.

"Good new life, El. May you two always be happy" said Mr. Adi sincerely that makes Elnaz smile happy. While Bu Yuni was still putting on her flat face.

"Thank you, Pa" said Arfan and he stood up, embracing Elnaz's shoulder "Whatever happened before it was over and missed, now Elnaz and I are going to put a new life on a new page. We expect nothing from our parents other than a blessing"