BETWEEN YOU AND HIM
The Part 58
" That's why, Mang.
" It's true if it's mah, mamang's wife is a cook."
" Yes, Reyhan wants to take a bath first Mang."
" Please, Mas."
Reyhan immediately went up to his room to pick up a change of clothes and went out and took a bath in the other room. When they finished, they both went down for breakfast and went straight back to Jakarta.
" Dino, you'll leave with me, let your mother do well here" Reyhan said.
" What's not a hassle, Mas?" said Dino.
" No, we're not hunting. Isn't that right, baby?" Reyhan.
" Yes, you can come with us." Syifa said with a smile.
After eating, Reyhan and Syifa immediately say goodbye to Mang Tofa and bik Saroh to return to Jakarta. They drive Dino to her school first which happens to be one way with her towards the big road.
" Dino, this is pocket money for you. The school is diligent so that someday it can be a successful person" Syifa said when they arrived in front of Dino's school.
" Thank you Syifa, Mas Reyhan" said Dino with a smile.
" Yes, come in quickly so it's not too late" said Reyhan.
" Yes, Mas. Assalamu'alaikum..."
" Wa'alaikumsalam..."
Dino kissed the backs of both hands and got out of the car and ran towards the school gate.
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Before dhuhur Reyhan and Syifa had arrived in Jakarta. Syifa poured down her body for a while to release the fatigue. Without him noticing, Reyhan had also been lying next to her by staring at her tired face.
" Don't be too forced if you're tired, you also need to rest baby" Reyhan said slowly.
" Aakkhhh...! When did Mas Reyhan come in?" pekik Syifa.
" Oh my God, I've been here since I don't know?"
" I'm sorry, Syifa really doesn't know Mas Rey is here."
Reyhan rubbed Syifa's hair gently with affection. She could not bear to see her lover working so hard for the sake of her family company.
" I'm sorry, honey. It should be Mas who continues the work of papa, not you until you have to fight like this." said Reyhan.
" Syifa was happy to do it, Mas. Just take a break, you have to go back to America tonight."
" Are you okay - are you staying?"
" Yes, Mas. Syifa's fine, no need to worry."
" Thank you. honey. I am so happy to hear it."
Syifa only smiled a little and clasped Reyhan's hand tightly. Actually not willing if you have to separate again, but Syifa must be able to be mature in dealing with this problem.
" Go to bed, I'll wake up when it's time to go to the meeting" Reyhan said.
" Yes, Mas. Syifa loves Reyhan."
" I love you too, Syifa Azzahra."
After Syifa fell asleep, Reyhan then went out of the room to clean up his luggage. Not to forget the jewelry for his mother he wrapped neatly and then brought to his parents' room. For some reason, Reyhan felt awkward to give it to her directly.
# # #
Tonight Syifa will take Reyhan and Cathy to the airport. Cathy cries as she hugs Salma's mother.
" Mom, Cathy go first. Take care of your health, do not be too tired to work. I love you, Mom.." Cathy said in tears.
" Yes, honey. Titip Reyhan's there, don't let him do anything." Mama Salma's message.
They embrace each other and then take turns with Reyhan who hugs his parents.
" Ma, Reyhan's got a little present for mama. Reyhan put it in my mama's dresser drawer." whispered Reyhan as they hugged.
" really? Thanks, hon. Mama thinks she wants to love grandchildren." said mama slowly with a smile.
" If it's not time yet, Ma. It can't be the same papa, but Reyhan is ready with the process."
" Fuckin' bad boy...!" mama Salma patted Reyhan's head as her embrace slipped.
" We're leaving first, Ma... Pa. Assalamu'alaikum" Reyhan said.
" Na'alaikumsalam."
Deni was already in the car waiting for Reyhan. He'll take her to the airport with Syifa.
" Bang Deni, let's go now" said Reyhan who was already sitting next to him.
Syifa and Cathy were sitting in the back of what they were talking about, but they looked very familiar. The two laughed together while whispering to each other.
" Well, Young Master" Deni said.
" I'm sorry, But_..."
" stop! No more excuses, just call my name."
" All right," Deni replied briefly.
" Sister,..."
" Yes?"
" Take care of my girl, lest anyone disturb her. Keep him away from the man who tried to get close to him." whispered Reyhan.
" Calm down, no one will dare to approach him other than Danang, Office Boy." said Deni.
" Why?"
" Because Syifa has always been cold and firm to all employees in the company. Everyone has respect for him."
" Good, I'm glad to hear it."
They soon arrived at the airport. Reyhan still has ten minutes before the plane takes off. He sat himself next to Syifa who had been silencing him.
" Dear, what's wrong?" ask Reyhan lirih.
" It's okay, Mas." replied Syifa imposing her smile.
" If you can't leave, you'll cancel tonight's departure."
" No, go away. I'm fine, don't worry. Take care of yourself there - fine. Don't like flirting with the woman there."
" So my girl's worried about Mas cheating?"
" No!"
" Hmm. believe that even if the distance separates us, I will remain loyal to you."
Reyhan picked up the necklace Syifa removed yesterday. The necklace was re-worn on the girl's neck.
" Don't let go again, it's a sign of our love that has fused together. Take good care, don't lose it."
" Why did it disappear? Will your love for me be lost?"
" No, honey, it's expensive." Reyhan joked.
" How much is it?"
" Not sold."
" Dong government help?"
" Hahahaa is true as well, but where there is a government giving jewelry assistance. You exist - there is a dear."
Reyhan brought his lover in his tightening embrace. As usual, his longing was already too deep even though they had not separated.
" I'll always miss you, baby." - Reyhan.
" Syifa must also miss Mas Reyhan" said Syifa samar.
" I promise I'll be home soon and we'll never be apart again."
" What do you mean?"
" It's okay, Mas just wish we could be together forever."
The departure time has arrived. Reyhan and Cathy begin to walk away from Syifa and Deni. Only the wave of the hand was still clearly visible from a distance.
" Fa, let's go home" Deni said.
" A minute, brother. Syifa wants to be here until Mas Reyhan's plane takes off" Syifa said.
" Don't be sad, Reyhan's gone to work instead of looking for a girlfriend anymore."
" Ihh.. Deni! Don't make Syifa sad dong, Syifa miss work tomorrow!"
" Eits...! Which may be so, tomorrow there is an important meeting with the client and can not be postponed again."
" Huft.Syifa actually sleeps all day. It must be very comfortable."
" Don't have to mostly fantasize, let's sneak home!"
Deni pulls Syifa's arm to go home as soon as possible. Tomorrow there is a very important job, so Syifa has to prepare everything.
With a gontai step, Syifa followed Deni's steps towards the parking lot. The girl was very tired yet still forced herself to look strong in front of everyone.
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