A Cup of Black Coffee

Chapter 85

At Zhafran's house, a commotion was raging over the couple.

Even the cries of their son were unable to assuage the anger of the two.

Zhafran was frustrated by the behavior of his young wife who always liked to shop.

"That's all shar'i and hijab, Papah! The rest of the shoes and bags. It is the obligation to meet the needs of the wife, so why now protest? Remind the wife's living?" Aryani.

Zhafran scooped his face in annoyance. He could not talk to his second wife. Aryani always refuted her words, in contrast to Zahra who could always speak softly to her even in a state of anger.

The words of Aryani first who want to be guided hijrah was in fact only a thumbs up speech. That woman changed her look.

But just the appearance alone, Aryani still thirst for praise, while other obligations such as prayer and fasting even still in forced, if Zhafran is in his home alone.

"I get the money to redeem this house with very hard Aryani! Even I was willing to divorce Zahra in order to get this money. But what? Not that you pay your loan money, instead you spend it! I really don't think where your brain is" maki Zhafran was upset.

"Mas snatch me? Who would dare to say rudely to me? my parents never said anything rude to me? What right do you have to do this!" aryani's reply was not hard.

Zhafran, who could not bear to raise his hand, slapped his wife.

But he managed to control his emotions and lower his hand.

Aryani was shocked by what her husband was trying to do.

Zhafran used to treat him gently, even going along with his wishes.

He was treated as a queen, but now, since his divorce from his old wife and the state of the foundation is experiencing problems, Aryani feels the husband's temperament is changing.

According to him Zhafran became a calculation and also often scolded him.

Aryani cries, she can't stand her domestic life.

He used to think that if he married Zhafran then his life would be perfect, even though he had to be a second wife.

Aryani is envious of Zahra, who is seen in the love of her husband. Even Zhafran did not hesitate to praise his wife in front of the crowd.

Their meeting was also when Aryani attended a study organized by Afdhal's foundation. He who was saturated with his life suddenly felt touched by the lecture of a religious leader presented by the foundation owned by Afdhal.

But unfortunately, his goal changed when he saw the happiness of Zhafran and Zahra. He felt jealous and wanted to have a life like Zahra, although at that time it did not cross his mind to become the third person in the Zhafran and Zahra household.

The opportunity came when Aryani was getting closer to Zahra because of the demand of Zahra's friends who sell the game so that Aryani would advertise the syar'i clothing products on his social media.

Aryani is happy, because she can still make money after quitting the modeling world that raised her name.

It's not all long. Aryani again felt arrogant and forgot her duty as a Muslimah.

He was again tempted by the coffers of money he got when he became a suddenly emigrated selebgram.

His encounter with Zhafran intensified, especially when Zhafran seemed interested in him.

The young and energetic Aryani certainly made Zhafran's feelings waver. But because the man has a strong faith not to do anything forbidden, such as cheating behind Zahra's back.

He then dares to propose to Aryani. Surprised of course, because it never crossed the mind Aryani will be liked by his guide.

But there is one thing that Aryani is afraid of, which is about her status which is girl but not virgin.

At that time Aryani resigned, he did not want to lie to Zhafran about himself. He told me about his life before this.

Free association, alcohol and cigarettes he was used to doing. Zhafran was surprised but did not judge Aryani, because she did know a little about the girl's past.

With steadiness and desire to guide Aryani emigrated, plus a little lust to see the beautiful face of Aryani, then the second marriage took place.

Nothing is covered. Even Zahra knew it. He was forced by everyone to accept it.

Aryani and her family also do not mind that the second marriage is not known by many people.

Zhafran stared intently at the wife who was still answering her question. In his heart he misses his ex-wife who always makes him calm when he is in trouble like this.

Zahra is very different from Aryani. Although both from respected families, but Aryani always like thirsty for praise.

She still remembers her argument with Zahra before the divorce took place. Something he has regretted so much until now.

Flasbacks.

"Bun, I want to talk" said Zhafran as he had just set foot in his house and Zahra.

Zahra, who was watering flowers in her backyard, stopped her activities.

"Before, Mother wash her hands first. Do you want tea, milk or coffee?" ask Zahra gently.

Zhafran's heart was slightly pinched when there was not the slightest protest from his old wife regarding his attitude.

Zhafran knew that his wife must have been harboring heartache and disappointment for her unfair attitude all along.

It was like forgetting the whereabouts of Zahra and their son. Even the living that Zahra should have received was never given because of the economic difficulties he was facing.

After laying down a cup of coffee for her husband, Zahra sat down next to Zhafran quietly.

She knew a little about the problems her husband was facing. He was only mentally preparing if the husband would give him bad news.

Zhafran was suddenly nervous, he was confused how to make his point to his wife.

He first asked about his wife and children.

Surprisingly Zahra answered Zhafran's question in a calm tone but slightly insinuated it.

"We're good, the kids are good and there's no shortage of food. Thank God we are still provided with sustenance by Allah" replied Zahra calmly with a smile.

"I'm sorry Daddy Bun. Mommy must know the financial condition of father now is not. So Mother can use our savings money, for now," replied Zhafran who felt he could save her self-esteem.

"Savings? Did you forget? Didn't you take all that for Aryani's birth?" answer Zahra flat.

Zhafran's body stiffened, he even forgot to have taken all their savings to meet the demand of Aryani who wanted to give birth in a hospital famous for its luxurious facilities.

"Pardon Bun's father" said Zhafran, who could no longer avoid.

He believes his chance to conquer Zahra's heart to avoid divorce will be even more difficult. His promise to change his attitude, even more, made him more distant from his first child and wife.

"Some already sorry who to how many times Mother gave well. Maybe this has reached the limits of my struggle. Now tell me what you want, Dad?" asked Zahra who was again invisible to show any emotion, making Zhafran lose direction.

"Dad, want to ask for help Mother this time aja Bun," he said.

Zahra was still waiting for the continuation of her husband's speech.

"Aryani has been charged by the depollector, can you borrow the certificate of this house to be pawned?" zhafran's outrageous request made Zahra stare at her husband.

"Pay? Is dad willing to pay? In fact, Aryani's house is also almost confiscated, right?!" balas Zahra.

"Is this your goal? Letting us be evicted from our own homes?" kecam Zahra's.

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Tbc