Bismillah I Chose You
18 | Fixing Relationships
بِسْمِ اللّٰهِ الرَّحْمٰنِ الرَّحِيْم
"Just fight for what you should be fighting for. But back off if it'll hurt you."
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Every test and trial that comes alternately, is actually not without cause or reason. It is all God gives as a form of affection to every chosen servant. Increase faith and devotion to always believe and believe in His greatness. Do not be busy complaining and do not accept His destiny. Enough to live with heart.
Fatimah looked down at her son who had collapsed back on top of the ward in a state that could not be said to be fine. Just now he breathed a sigh of relief because the son could be as healthy as ever. But in fact, now God is back to test it with the situation of the child who just returned to stop in the sickle bed.
Got bad news makes the twilight woman repeatedly shed her tired tears. The husband who should be faithful to accompany is still outside the city. A job that requires Firdaus to be professional. Not to forget he also informed his daughter-in-law, about Farhan's condition which is now still unconscious caused by drugs. Doctors told her son to open his eyes immediately, but until now he had not given any signs of consciousness.
He hoped that his daughter-in-law would be willing to come for a visit. His hope was dashed when he clearly heard the rejection that his besi conveyed via telephone a few minutes ago. Fatimah could do nothing but pray and leave it all to the Creator.
If only time could be replayed, he would definitely choose to be straightforward. Maybe this accident will never happen. Lying with the intention of maintaining the heart and condition of the son actually became a very painful boomerang. The sweetness of a lie, it is still better to be honest even though the truth is bitter and unpleasant.
"Assalamualaik." The VIP outpatient room door that Farhan occupied slightly opened and displayed the figure of a woman wrapped in brackets.
Fatimah stared in disbelief at the source of the voice. With gontai steps accompanied by tears he grabbed the woman who was still staring in shock at the doorway.
"Mamah don't cry anymore. Shandra does not like to see Mamah's tears," he said, removing the clear liquid around the corner of the mother-in-law's eyes.
"Good-natured you can finally come here, son. Farhan was screwed after your departure until he ended up here again," tell Fatimah a little beheaded by the tears that have not yet subsided. "I'm sorry Shandra, Mah" she said sincerely, replying to her mother-in-law's warm embrace.
"You went here on your Papah's permission, right?" ask Fatimah when the two are sitting side by side on the sofa facing directly towards Farhan who is still at home closing the two neutrals.
Shandra nodded. He would never be able to leave without his father's permission, even if it had to be tinged with a pretty tough squabble. But it's okay, at least now she can be next to her husband. Still vividly remembered the heated debate between him and his father.
"Papah has said many times, until at any time Papah will not allow you to go back to see him!" it was loud and clear. He does not want to accept refutation or rebuttal from the princess only wayangnya.
"Shandra just wanted to see Mas Farhan. No more," interrupted Shandra with a flat face but full of demands.
Getting bad news from the mother-in-law makes Shandra inevitably have to re-engage with her father. This time she had to succeed in persuading her father, she was already worried about her husband's condition.
"Give Mas Farhan a chance to explain everything to Papah. For the rest Shandra left it to Papah," Shandra pinta with full humility.
"Do you love her?" Those three words made both of Shandra's squinty eye beads widen. Why did his father even question that?
The twenty-five-year-old woman was only able to remain silent. He couldn't answer that question. Swallowing his saliva violently then staring at the sharp netra like an eagle of the father who was sitting in a wheelchair.
"You can't answer, can you? Yes Papah will not give you permission to leave," he said making Shandra more cornered.
Deep down inside Rahman's heart, he is saddened and disappointed by the princess who still does not realize her own feelings. He was not foolish to know that little by little Farhan began to disturb the frozen heart of his daughter. If only Shandra could be sensitive with her heart and feelings maybe she would soften her ego a little, and give her ignorant daughter-in-law a second chance.
Without another word Rahman left her faithful daughter sitting on the sofa with her head lowered. Shandra doesn't know what to answer. His feelings are still gray and he does not want to easily conclude about what he is now feeling.
After a few minutes Shandra still held her position, she thought about what her father said.
Did I love him already? his mind was shaking violently thinking about it.
"Go Papah gives you permission" Rahman said after returning to the living room. Seeing the princess's sad face made her feel unbearable and decided to slightly lower her ego.
Shandra looked up slowly and looked questioningly at her father who actually gave a smile. "Go, and say hello to your in-laws, Papah's apology" he said softly and sounded very sincere.
"Let's go before Papah changes his mind." Rahman's words made Shandra aware, she quickly hugged the body of her beloved father. "Thank you, Pah." Rahman just nodded in response.
"Just fight for what you should be fighting for. But back off if it's going to make you sick" whispered Rahman behind the back of the daughter he loved so much.
"Well what about the divorce lawsuit that Papah has sent to court?" shandra asked as the embrace between them slipped away.
"Divorce will not be removed until all the problems are clear. If Farhan is proven innocent then Papah will give him a chance. But if Papah is going to go ahead with the divorce, even if you don't agree to it." Shandra just nodded in agreement with what her father was presenting.
▪To be continue▪
