(Not) The Substitute

Eps 59 - The Line of Destiny

Arriving at home, Elnaz went straight to the kitchen to put his groceries and Elsa followed him from behind.

In the kitchen, there is already a mixer and some ingredients for making cakes.

"Arfan works huh, El?" ask Elsa while looking at the kitchen of Elnaz. Getting the question, Elnaz glanced at Elsa at a glance and her heart cried out in annoyance at her brother.

"He's off, then we want to make a cake" replied Elnaz coldly but he revealed his fake smile.

Having been at home, Elnaz removed her headscarf and instantly fell silent. Not because of what, but because there are many red spots on the neck of Elnaz even, even the one on his chest is also visible because Elnaz wearing a negligee that has a V piece on his neck. It makes Elsa's heart feel hot, her breath like choked in her throat.

"Sir Elsa just sat in the living room, oh yeah what to drink?" ask Elnaz who did not realize that Elsa was watching the former work of her husband last night.

"A Water only" answered Elsa trying to control her feelings. When Elnaz was about to take a glass for his brother, Elnaz only realized the kiss mark on the neck in his chest. Elnaz saw her from the mirror reflection on her closet door.

Elnaz quickly covered her neck and chest with her hijab, then she fetched water for Elsa.

"It's..." Elnaz presents a glass of water and Elsa immediately receives it and Elsa tries to take her eyes off Elnaz.

Arfan came down from his room when he heard the voice of Elnaz from the kitchen.

"Honey, you got all the ingredients?" arfan asked as he entered the kitchen and he was not aware of Elsa. Arfan was wearing only a boxer and a shirt with no sleeves, and it also exposed the kiss mark made by Elnaz.

Hearing Arfan's voice, of course Elsa immediately turned her head and the two passed by. Once again Elsa's heart must be made hot when she sees the sign of love from her wife left in Arfan's body. Elnaz who realized it instantly flipped over Arfan's body, making Arfan surprised.

"What the hell, honey? She said she'd make a cake?" arfan asked confused as Elnaz pushed Arfan out of the kitchen. While Elsa can only be silent silent with a chest that is really tight.

"Sister Arfan change clothes gih, pack a long shirt, yes." persuaded Elnaz half whisper which of course makes Arfan more confused. At the moment Elnaz is still pushing Arfan to walk until Arfan stops at the end of the stairs.

"But why? It's hot like it's her day, honey. I used to do this too if I was at home" Arfan protested that made Elnaz snort annoyed

"Yes, Honey. El. You know.." exclaimed Elnaz but he still controlled his tone, not wanting Elsa to hear what they were talking about "But now there is Elsa's sister at home"

"Where did you meet him? Have you told me not that Auntie with grandma nyariin?" ask Arfan.

"Here, he said he would call home later. Now Arfan's brother change his clothes first." pinta Elnaz impatiently.

"Well, why? She's just a sister-in-law, baby" Arfan's protest was full of emphasis.

"Yes, but look at this..." Elnaz pointed at the red spot on Arfan's chest with his fingers, Arfan looked down and noticed the spot with a grin on his lips.

"Yes, this is the most beautiful artwork of a wife. Nice right?" arfan Goda.

"El.." exclaimed Elsa arrived and Elnaz immediately turned his head, not forgetting he also encouraged Arfan to turn around, turning his back on Elsa.

"Why, Brother?" Elnaz holds his pashimina which covers his neck and chest.

"I just want to leave, like my arrival is disturbing" Elsa said in a clear voice.

"Yes, I also have some work to do. So I guess I should go" Elsa said.

"Oh so, yes already. Come on, let El take you forward" take her and Elsa nodded. As Elnaz and Elsa step outside, Arfan immediately rushes into the kitchen without changing clothes like Elnaz ordered.

"Sister, don't forget to call Mom and Dad. Their father, they are always thinking and worrying about Elsa..." Elnaz reminded me so sincerely and seriously, because after all Elnaz loved his family very much and did not want to see them sad.

"Yes" answered Elsa lethargic "Oh yes, El. Emmm are you happy?" asked Elsa hesitantly but Elnaz immediately nodded quickly as she revealed her best smile then confidently said.

"Alhamdulillah, El is very happy now, sister" replied her firmly that made Elsa smile wryly.

"I'm the one who's suffering, El.." said the sad thing that makes Elnaz feel sad is actually "I lost the most precious thing in my life, but I'm glad to see you guys happy" hatch it as if he really was able to accept all of it.

"Sir Elsa does not suffer because of it." replied Elnaz "Sir Elsa just can not accept what has been outlined by fate and Brother Elsa as if to write your own destiny. That's what makes someone suffer..."

"You know me, El. I just want the best in my life. I want the best career and the best partner..."

"El know, Brother. But sometimes what's best in our eyes isn't necessarily God's best..."

"But it's not that humans are obligated to try, El? Try your best to get the best"

"Yes, but it must be in accordance with the portion and its limits, Brother. Because sometimes there's a fate line that can't be exceeded"

"But for me, all of this can be surpassed by effort..."

"Of course not all of it, brother. The proof is that you are a mate, Brother Arfan and Brother Elsa have been guarding each other all this time, but fate does not outline you are a match..."

Elnaz's words were as far as the poisonous dagger that pierced right in Elsa's chest, but Elnaz who said it still smiled calmly and he looked at Elsa calmly as well.

"Sir Elsa, what needs to be done by people who are unable to exceed what has been done, is to accept with chest space. Because life can't be stuck in one moment, brother. Life has to move forward. And not everything we want in life can be fulfilled, that's why we have to learn whose name is patient and sincere..."

Elsa again smiled wryly at the words of her sister who seemed to patronize her.

His ego is injured because of Elnaz whose notaban is his sister who has lectured him with many things

"I go first, El.." said Elsa later as she entered her car.

After Elsa left, Elnaz could only sigh deeply. He rubbed his chest which was also pounding.

Elnaz went back inside and he headed straight for the kitchen. Elnaz saw the kitchen that was messy with some cake utensils and also the ingredients.

"Darling, mixer dong. Replace, my arm is tired.." whine Arfan who is currently mixing eggs and sugar. Elnaz happily replaced her husband.

Yeah, that's also Elnaz. Accept what fate has laid out. At first it was not easy to accept Arfan as my husband, but when Elnaz tried to accept that fact, that fate, now Arfan instead became the most beautiful destiny in his life.