Bridal Flowers

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يَا أَيُّهَا الَّذِينَ آمَنُوا إِنَّ مِنْ أَزْوَاجِكُمْ وَأَوْلَادِكُمْ عَدُوًّا لَكُمْ فَاحْذَرُوهُمْ

“O you who believe, indeed among your wives and children there is an enemy for you, so beware of him ..” [at Taghabun :14].

 

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"Hoho.he's starting to rampage guys." Mira taunts happily while with all her might holding back the brutal movements of Reina who does not like to be restrained.

"Shut up, don't mess around." Upset Nanda because Reina really could not stay still and continued to move irregularly. Even occasionally he would feel pain in his body because of Reina's strength which indeed could not be underestimated.

Because in this room there are only the four of them so personal things they can do freely and casually. Even Dea who as Reina's brother no longer cares about her brother's bad mentality because for him the trust for his family is no longer there.

So let it be like this, continue like this until Dea can find a day where he can casually and calmly step out of this place. Walking forward to start a new life and of course to pursue his love again.

She was sure her boyfriend didn't really throw her away. Well, her boyfriend at the time just felt cornered by the intimidation of his family so Dea would not leave her lover.

"You can still act like this after everything that happened? How arrogant." Ejek Safira comfortably sat himself in the place where Pak Kyai had sat earlier. Sitting gracefully he looked at Reina with a disdainful look.

"Devil girl! Your behavior is the same as a fucking widow"

"Dare to mention my brother," Cut Sapphira coldly while raising his right hand to lift the phone that he had never used.

Smiling coldly, "Today I can make sure your name is in the police station." His sharp eyes focused on looking at Reina's face that had paled earlier was now slowly flushed red withstanding anger. Not least with her beautiful eyes that were now patterned, looking at Sapphira with deep cruel ambition. But all this was useless because he knew that as hard as he could, showing his anger and hatred towards Sapphira would be useless. Safira was an abnormal girl in Reina's eyes, moreover now in Safira's hands there was something that could threaten her future. Is that a recording?

"Silence means approval so from this moment on pack your things as soon as your honorable family will come to pick you up. Oh sweet, I'm so envious." Then Sapphira woke up from her seat and brought a mocking look to Reina who just stared at Safira's hatred.

"Safira!" Shouted Reina calling.

Stopping his steps, Safira turned her gaze to look at Reina who was still restrained by Nanda and Mira.

"Ah, are there any last words for me?" Ask with a flat look.

"You. well you'll someday find a day when you're really desperate for love. Because of love, you will forget your pride, even contemptible deeds, you consider halal. That day you will definitely find it and I can't wait to see your helplessness towards that sweet feeling!" Reina cursed with hatred and hope. He wanted what he felt also felt by Sapphira so that he knew how the pain was longing and so that he knew that the desire for sweetness would never be able to be contained.

Safira, this girl still did not know this sense of helplessness so that she could behave arrogantly and arrogantly. Reina hated this girl who seemed able to see her flaws but in fact she was never really experienced in matters of the heart. So Reina waited for the day to come, the day when Sapphira became as unreasonable as she was. Made crazy by that sweet feeling.

Staring coldly, there was a faint smile appearing on his smooth face. "Then I'll wait for that day to come." Safira replied calmly as she took her steps back to continue her journey.

Whatever Reina says, Safira doesn't really care if she doesn't have someone she likes. But in fact he has liked someone now - no, actually it has been there since 3 years ago. Precisely when he just stepped on the world of High School first. Just like Gio, Safira also liked this man from the first glance. Meeting at the bamboo hut without realizing Safira's motivation to keep learning tilawah was because of the man.

But it did not last long because 2 years ago the man continued his studies in Egypt. Getting a scholarship to Egypt's Al-Azhar University, the man left Safira with a hope that continues to live to this day.

Sapphira knew that it was inappropriate to judge her future against God's will, but Sapphira did not want to be naive because she knew the advantages and disadvantages.

He was sure that with his current qualifications Aldi would look at him and establish him as someone important to him. Just like in the past when they sometimes looked at each other, Sapphira was sure and would not hesitate that in her heart there was her name tucked beautifully there.

"Unlike you my feelings and Aldi's are not love clapping one hand." Safira muttered enthusiastically unable to cover up her happy feelings. Remembering that Aldi will soon return to Indonesia to devote himself to the boarding school Safira already can't wait to meet him!

"Take him." Nanda breaks up while releasing Reina from her childishness.

"What the hell is that?" Mira's protests follow, releasing Reina from her restraint.

"I'm allergic." His reply was brief as he walked away from Mira who had already put on a pouting expression.

Sighing, he brought his gaze to look at Reina who was already sitting limp on the carpet-floored floor.

"So what do you get out of all this?" Mira asked calmly as she sat herself on one of the sofas, seeing Reina's break-up attitude that was so clearly visible in her expression.

Smiling faintly, "If I answer regretfully will you believe me?" In fact, he never regretted his actions.

Shaking his head, "No, I wouldn't believe it if the context you're talking about was regretting all your actions. But if the context you're talking about here is out of regret for not doing enough to get rid of Annisa, then I'll say 'yes, I trust you'." Mira answered honestly in terms of her view.

If the thing Reina wanted to ask was regret for hurting everyone then Mira could answer clearly that it was something impossible for Reina.

However, if what Reina meant was that she regretted the lack of effort she put into getting rid of Annisa, then Mira could clearly believe what Reina said.

Things like this Mira has memorized correctly with Reina's habits. Especially when being given punishment by Mr. Kyai, Reina still denied his actions and considered that what he did was right and innocent.

So from here Mira can see that this girl is actually too ambitious and well.

"Like Annisa, it turns out you're also cunning and terrible."

Sighs, "No, I'm not cunning but smart enough to see you."

Waking up from her seat, Mira carefully approached Reina who was still sitting looking at her cynically.

"Reina, stop all your hatred for Annisa. Rest assured the girl you hated and had been an enemy all this time never thought of thinking you were a bad person even after she knew that the porridge she ate was deliberately poisoned." Mira does not lie about this because the fact is that Annisa until now still does not know anything about Reina and Dea. Let alone find out Annisa never, the girl.Yah Annisa just act like usual and act as if nothing has ever happened before.

"She doesn't know anything about all this." Clearly Mira was as gentle as possible trying to get into Reina's defense.

"Don't fool me, what do you think I don't know Annisa like? You don't know anything about him so don't lecture me!" Even he was a schoolmate when High School so between the two of them only he was the most entitled to speak.

So why was this girl so arrogant and careless to lecture him about something he knew?

"This is what I love about you. Having a class with him turns out not to make you really know Annisa. Reina, calm yourself down and try to let go of your hatred for her."

"What's? Why do I have to follow your nonsensical words!"

Patience, "Because if you don't do that then you'll never be able to see the real Annisa."

Reina was silent not responding.

Smile a little, "Let's talk about it. Reina, if Annisa's really someone you think is a bad thing what she did to you that made you this angry with you?" Standing beside Reina, Mira began to seriously discuss the problems that were plaguing Reina's heart. Because Reina is a beautiful girl and it would be a pity if she had to be destroyed because of her own ambition.

Mira personally even though she did not like it still she could not bear to see the destruction of Reina.

Recalling her heartache, "She took Gio from me." Reina replied tired while holding her breath so that the sharp pain enveloping her heart did not throb anymore.

Well. it feels so painful and stifling.

Shaking his head lightly, "No, that's not true. Reina, didn't we both hear that Gio did like Annisa from the very beginning?" Remember Mira as gently as possible.

Stunned, Reina dejectedly tightened the grip of her long-sweated hand. "But Annisa tries to manipulate Gio's feelings and acts as if she is a good girl when in fact Annisa is a cruel widow." Elak Reina with anger slowly rose into her heart.

Annisa is cruel and cunning. She is a widow but can easily get to Gio, especially the way Annisa does to attract the attention of Gio except by being pretentious.

"Oh, it's about the status of Annisa who became a widow overnight. Reina are you sure Annisa's like the people out there are saying?"

Nodding sure, "I'm sure."

"Then did you see Annisa doing that with another man?"

"No, I didn't see it." Reina's murmur weakened.

"If not then did you see for yourself what happened in Annisa's bridal room that night?"

Down his head, "I didn't see him."

Smiling satisfied, "So why are you so sure that Annisa is a bad girl?" Confused Mira with a curious look.

"The people who said that." Reina answered confused.

Raising her eyebrows, "So did the people who said that see Annisa do it with other men?"

"I don't know."

"Oh, if you don't know this are the people who said it being a direct witness in Annisa's bridal chamber?"

Getting confused, "I don't know."

"Then you shouldn't hate Annisa, Reina. Because if you look at it from any point the person who suffers the most here is Annisa. Even the rumors that have haunted Annisa all this time are still not proven true so why should you be hostile to her?"

"Right, I shouldn't be hostile to her but.but my heart aches and isn't willing to see Annisa along with Gio because. because Gio is only mine."

Sighs patiently, "Okay, so your heart is hurting the most? Have you ever thought that Gio was destined for Annisa by God?. Seeing all these twists and turns is not impossible if Annisa and Gio are destiny."

"But I love her." Muttered Reina sadly.

"Reina, soul mate and death Allah has laid down in farul mahfuz. If your soul mate isn't here maybe he's somewhere else. If it still does not appear now maybe it will one day, trust God's promise it must be that every creature is created in pairs."

"But Gio.."

"It's not what's best for you, rest assured." Mira said convincingly.

Silently, Reina then did not respond to anything except her reddened eyes held back tears of sadness.

Gio, if Gio wasn't for her then would her soul mate be so disappointed to see her this pathetic self?

"I understand." Reina muttered. Despite the pain he should keep running all this and start another new sheet for a lighter and more enjoyable day. He had to fix himself up for his priest who was out of nowhere because he didn't want one day if they met the future priest to feel disappointed in him.

Waking up from her seat, Reina stiffly looked at the beautiful face of Mira who was looking at her confusedly. There was worry and nervousness in his clear black eyes.

"Thank you." Reina said briefly as she hugged Mira quickly. A few seconds later Reina let go of her embrace and left Mira who was still staring blankly at Reina's departure.

Not lasting long Mira's beautiful face that had been dumbfounded slowly relaxed. Then a smile of sweet sincere satisfaction adorned his smooth face.

"Make sure not to look back and keep walking forward. As for if you look back I'm sure you did it to remember your carelessness. Reina, go after your happiness with the others, okay?" Mira's whisper was satisfied while turning her body and walking in the opposite direction to Reina.

                                       ***

"Come home?" Annisa really did not believe what she had just heard.

Nodding his head sure, "Right, we're home." Sapphira answered gently while sitting in front of Annisa who still looked dazed and confused.

"But my place is not there Sapphira." Annisa said with her voice shrinking. Don't expect too much because Annisa is already aware of her position in the house. They will be happy and calm if they are no longer there. Because for them his existence was nothing but a disgrace so rather than bothering him it was better to just stay here because only this place would accept him.

Smiling faintly, it was sad to see a desperate Annisa like this. The dilemma felt by her sister Safira knew very well what it was about. A painful foreign feeling, Annisa must have thought that those in the house hated her presence when it was entirely not the case because as Safira saw while at home her parents were more absent-minded.

Sapphira was convinced that the hearts of her parents were being shaken.

"Sister shouldn't say that because after all they are our family and where Brother is always there."

Shaking his head uncertainly, "Safira, maybe you don't know this. they don't need Big Brother at all."

"It is precisely Brother who does not know this that as long as Brother goes Umi and Abi look so lost and sad." Umi and Abi rarely argue anymore because of it but Sapphira knows that in fact they are not okay. They were just like that because they blamed each other for Annisa's departure.

"I'm not sure.." Annisa muttered in disbelief.

"Then let's go home and Brother will see for themselves what they look like."

"I don't want to, Safira."

"Why?"

"Because I'm scared." The answer is helpless.

"Why should I be afraid isn't there me next to Brother?" Safira asked without thinking.

Staring at Safira's black eyes, Annisa was silent for quite a long time.

A few seconds later, "They're not happy if I'm there even if you're with me."

"Did they tell you this themselves?" Sapphira was sure that Umi and Abi would not be so evil as to say this to Annisa. As for if so then it must have been Saqila herself who said it.

"No, Umi and Abi did not say it directly but they said it through Saqila." Annisa felt pain because her memory of the day was back in her head.

"Are you sure what Saqila said is what Umi and Abi want?" Safira asked softly.

Stunned, Annisa hesitantly shook her head but seconds later she nodded her head.

"Annisa, you want to know not the answer to all this?" Safira asked softly.

"I.dad I want to know."

Smiling softly, "Then come home with me. The answer you're looking for is right there, I promise you won't regret coming home with me." With a soft expression.

Doubtful, "But if they reject me?"

"That's not going to happen, Safira promised." Sapphira's promise continues to persuade Annisa to come home with her.

"All right, we're home." Annisa's breakup is still doubtful. He did not miss his family, let alone forget them... Annisa had never thought that far and cruel.

Annisa is only afraid that they still hate and reject her presence because it would be very painful to be dumped a second time by those whom she refers to as her family.

"Alhamdulillah.." Thank goodness Safira while giving a smile of satisfaction that was so relieved.

"I'll help Brother to clean up all of Brother's stuff." Safira said excitedly as she got up from her seat.

"Hey, don't forget us! We also want to get a part." Then Mira and Nanda who had been standing outside the door finally showed their faces that looked so relieved and happy.

Surprised, "You guys..since when are you here?" Annisa asked in disbelief seeing the whereabouts of her two best friends during her time here.

Smiling, "Since Safira entered this room." Nanda replied without any intention of hiding anything.

"So.you heard everything?" Annisa asked nervously even though she already knew the answer.

"Hem, we heard everything." Now it was Mira's turn to answer Annisa's question which seemed to be starting to grieve.

"Are you not angry?"

Nanda and Mira looked at each other, a few seconds later they turned their eyes to look at Annisa who looked so nervous.

Smiling, "So why should we be angry?" Ask Nanda gently.

Shut up, Annisa doesn't know what to say because if they really loved Annisa for sure they both wouldn't want to see her go.

But what Annisa got was a smiling face full of their happiness.

"Annisa, we're not mad you're back at your family because you're basically coming home just to clarify your happiness. As for the two of us you don't have to worry because we will always miss you. Even your return home is not long because a few days later you will definitely come back here again, no, not as a guest but as a big family of this boarding school. So why should we worry?" Clearly Mira relaxed while noticing the change in expression that occurred on Annisa's pretty face.

"What are you saying, I don't understand." Annisa muttered pretending not to understand while walking away from them and standing beside Sapphira. Trying to find refuge.

Smile warmly, "Then stop teasing my Brother and do your job immediately." Sapphira's orders were intended to save her brother from this embarrassing situation.

"Hey, why should we?" Mira protest does not accept.

Raising his eyebrows, "Didn't you just ask for a part?" Safira asked with a triumphant expression.

It dawned, "Right, but shouldn't you also help and take part?" Mira was still unwilling to accept her defeat by Sapphira.

"What's the point of you two?" Safira asked mockingly.

"Yes to help but you also have to help." Mira still did not want to give up.

Squinting his sharp eyes, "Are you serious about this trivial thing you have to work on all three? Besides I also helped to take care of my brother who was so scared when he saw you."

Pissed, "Damn." Umpat Mira while starting to sort out the clothes Annisa will take home.

"I didn't say anything." Elak Mira with her innocent face.

"Ah, you're not cursing?"

Upset, "I never curse!"

"Hey, if anyone is caught swearing here then the boarding house will take care of it firmly."

"Damn it, I said I never said why do you still not believe?" Upset, he felt eager to slam this pile of clothes into the face full of annoying Sapphira who was so pretentious.

"Didn't you just curse?" Now it's Nanda's turn to play Mira who looks so upset.

"Say, where do you want to wrestle? This room or field, choose!"

"Well, I'll choose this room." Safira immediately replied without waiting for Mira to breathe more.

"Astagfirulah..." Patience Mira while rubbing her chest with airy.

                                       ***

Annisa stared longingly at Pak Kyai and Umi who were in front of her. Tucked into a sense of reluctance and not willing to leave a place that some months are willing to accept and protect him. Here too he met people who are sincere and kind, accommodating him and making him a friend even they say is part of the family of this place.

Annisa will miss this place one day.

"Abi, Umi, Annisa pamit." Annisa's voice is soft but if noticed there are faint vibrations in it.

Smiling warmly, Umi then grabbed the right hand of Annisa who had been unemployed. "Son, Umi will miss you so much later so tell us here often." Annisa is a good girl also in the coming days will be her daughter. Seeing the farewell today Umi may not be willing with the sudden departure of Annisa. But when thinking about Annisa's family who also needed Annisa in the city, Umi thought she was too selfish as an outsider for Annisa.

"In shaa Allah Umi, Annisa will always inform Umi in the city later. Instead Umi must keep health here, not to make Annisa worry out there." Annisa's advice with her voice. Even her two pretty eyes had already flushed red withstanding the warm liquid that could have flowed at any time if Annisa was off guard.

Clutching his hand, "In shaa Allah, Allah will always protect Umi." Umi's words threw away Annisa's concern for her.

"Son, do not forget Allah wherever you go, for Allah is always with those who love Him." The message of Mr. Kyai who had just been silent observed the interaction of his wife with Annisa.

"In shaa Allah, Abi." Annisa said softly while kissing Mr. Kyai's hand.

Then, his longing gaze fell on the male figure who had already stolen his heart for several months. Annisa could not if leaving this place was the same as parting from her so there was a strong feeling that was so reluctant to hold her here.

He was sure that in the city he would miss this man very much and Annisa did not know what to do to relieve him one day.

"Mas Gio, Annisa. Annisa thanked Mas for giving Annisa a place to take shelter and shelter. Annisa was so grateful for that." Because of Gio, he was here and because of Gio, he could get to know all sorts of good people in this place.

Annisa is so grateful to Gio, the man who has always haunted her sleep and made it a beautiful dream that she cannot and will not forget.

Looking at Annisa's reddened face, it was curious for Gio to raise his hand over Annisa's head to rub her gently and affectionately. But not now because he had to hold it for the next few days.

So inevitably he could only smile softly instead, "Annisa, everything I do is nothing and after all it's not free." Gio's words made Annisa involuntarily flinched, looking directly at the handsome face of Gio who was now looking at him with a sweet smile.

Looking up, "Ti-not free.then what should I do to pay for it?" Annisa bitterly asked also feeling nervous.

If Gio asks for money it is okay but the bitter and painful taste he feels so knowing the fact that Gio did not help him willingly makes Annisa unable to hold back her grief.

Hearing Annisa's nervousness, Gio involuntarily removed the sweet smile that was on his face. Then a serious, sharp and locking gaze pulled Annisa away so as not to be able to take her eyes off easily.

"Do you seriously want to pay for it?" Gio asked full of emotions swirling inside his chest.

"Y-yes, of course." Annisa is hypnotized.

"So someday I'll visit your house to collect it. I hope you will give me what I ask and not refuse it because you promised it to me yourself." Gio said seriously but his face slowly displayed a smile of satisfaction that was very pleasant to look at.

For a moment, Annisa could say nothing but nod her head obediently.

Visiting the house?

Annisa does not know whether to cry or laugh when she hears it because if Gio comes to visit then Gio will meet with Saqila again.

Although their relationship has been confirmed to be nothing but still Annisa feels uneasy considering Saqila has said clearly that Gio is her future husband in front of Umi and Abi.

"Well, we'd better get going. Everyone, assalamualaikum warahmatullahi wabarakatuh." Sapphira's voice broke the ambiguous atmosphere that flashed between Gio and Annisa.

Realizing, Annisa awkwardly nodded her head and gave greetings to the others before getting into the car.

The pesantren cabin car they were riding in was now slowly walking away from the boarding school. Leaving all sorts of emotions that were still unclear where it was headed in Annisa's heart. He did not know whether to feel uneasy with Gio and Saqila meeting or upset because of Gio's unwilling help. Or maybe even because of their sudden departure from there and had to go home face to face with his family who he had missed so much.

Annisa did not know which of these emotions dominated the most because the feeling she felt was just a feeling of uneasiness.

"Don't think about it, everything's gonna be okay." Said Safira while grasping the soft hands of her brother who was already sweating coldly.

Shifting his gaze, he found the calm face of Sapphira who was also looking at him. "Well, everything's gonna be fine." Annisa's murmured calmed herself down so as not to get too carried away by emotions.

"Sister needs a rest after getting out of the hospital so it's better now Brother sleep alone, for future affairs do not think because there is me with Brother." Sapphira said softly which made Annisa as if hypnotized by her words. He obediently nodded his head and slowly laid it on the soft and comfortable back of the chair.

Then, after a few minutes later my eyes full of worry it can finally be closed comfortably and relaxed.

I don't know, Annisa doesn't know what makes her this comfortable and quiet. Is it because there is a Sapphira next to it or because the backrest of this chair is so soft and comfortable to use. Annisa doesn't know which answer, but Safira certainly makes her more protected and this padded backrest makes her feel so comfortable.

Then with her tired body Annisa began to enter her fantasy world, feeling a warmth that was caressing the top of her head affectionately and lovingly. Then a warm and delicate whisper echoed into him.

Sleep comfortably and let go of your tiredness here because after this you will find that your days are only decorated with the sounds of laughter and happiness. Annisa, don't be afraid anymore, okay?

                                       ***

Gently wiping the top of Annisa's head, Sapphira slowly approached Annisa's ear and whispered something. After which, a smile of happiness appeared on her beautiful face that was used to being flat-faced.

Why did Annisa sleep so soundly, Sapphira then lowered her hands as gently as possible. Keep a distance from Annisa so as not to disturb her brother's peaceful sleep.

Sighing in gratitude, he then took his hand-held phone that was inside his small bag.

Fiddling with his tricks, he looked for no. Someone who had been calling him for a few days.

"Hallo, Brother Saqila it's me." Her voice was as soon as Saqila who was across the street picked up her phone.

"Hem, I came home with a big present" Glancing at Annisa who was sound and fast asleep, there was a softness that flashed in her clear and dense black eyes.

"-make sure Abi and Umi are home to get their share because it doesn't seem fair that this gift is enjoyed by both of us." Smiling sinisterly, there was a cold feeling that slowly crept into the glint of his eyes.  Thirsty, he had been waiting for this day to come.

"Hem, this gift is so big and special. I'm sure Big Brother will be so happy to see her."

Hah, I don't know if the highlight of the party is tomorrow. But it's okay because now or tomorrow it's the same, interesting. Smile satisfied.

                                      ***

"Eye." Call Saqila enthusiastic while walking quickly down the stairs.

"Son, careful.. Don't walk in such a hurry." Umi cried out in fear as soon as she saw Saqila who was walking quickly on the stairs. It was painful for Umi to see this scene, as if Saqila's steps could stumble and end up falling from above.

Noticing Umi's frightened face, Saqila then carefully slowed down her footsteps and slowly walked down the stairs she was climbing.

"Why such a hurry, son? Is there anything important?" Umi asked worriedly as she touched Saqila's thin shoulder and led her to follow her steps into the living room. Because it was rare for Saqila to behave this way if not for something so shocking. Umi also still does not know why Saqila behaved like this whether it was because of happy news or bad news.

Smiling delightedly, Saqila wholeheartedly followed in his footsteps.

"Today Safira came home." Said Saqila enthusiastically tell Umi about this happy news.

Feeling happy too, "Really?" Putting themselves on one of the sofas, Umi and Saqila continued their conversation again.

"Truely Umi, just got Saqila a call from Safira. He said he was still on his way home and did Umi know?" Nodding his spirit, Saqila held the spirit of Uminya's two hands that were still smooth and soft at her age which was no longer young.

Curious, "Know about what, son?" Tanya Umi could not hide her happy feelings after hearing the news of Safira's return. A few days ago, Sapphira was lost in the earth. He has never given word since his departure, let alone give word of picking up the phone from home only Safira did not do so.

This makes those at home panicked and worried, afraid if Safira is out there. But Abi, the head of the family, said Safira was the girl in charge. It is impossible to do all this if there is nothing urgent, so be Saqila and Umi believe the words of Abi because here the right to decide to take action or not only Abi as the head of the family. As for the others they only needed to voice their opinions as part of this family.

"About Sapphira who brought gifts for all of us, Umi. This may be a little overdone but Saqila could not hide Saqila's feelings of pleasure from receiving a gift for the first time from Safira. Hah, that girl is so cute that Saqila did not expect that her heart was as soft as cotton." Saqila never thought that a girl as cute as Sapphira turned out to have a soft side in her heart as well. Moreover, this was the first time Safira gave a gift so naturally Saqila was so enthusiastic and happy.

Smiling softly, Umi then rubbed the top of Saqila's head affectionately and sincerely typical of motherhood.

"Then we must welcome your brother later." Umi gave advice to Saqila. Since Safira has not come home for a few days, Umi plans to cook something warm and delicious. He wanted to give the best welcome to Sapphira, his daughter who has been disturbing his sleep for days.

"Good idea, Umi then what about Abi?" Agree Saqila without thinking long. But he remembered the existence of Abinya who still did not go home to work. Saqila did not want to feel this sense of pleasure herself, she also wanted Abi and Uminya to be involved.

"Abi's still a tru-"

"Assalamualaik." Abi's heavy voice interrupted Umi's speech. Then with a natural movement Umi and Saqila turned their eyes towards the source of the sound. At the entrance of the living room was Abi who was loosening his tie.

"Well, this is Abi." Umi's voice was happy as she brought her steps closer to Abi. Then both his hands with a habitual motion took over the tie from the strong hand of Abi.

Hah, this sweet scene is so commonly seen inside this house but still leaves a sense of envy in Saqila's heart. She is envious and wants one day she can do this to her husband later, Gio.

"Today Safira will come home, you know." Report Saqila who was immediately taken slowly by Abi.

"Hem, today they're finally home." Abi muttered in a tired voice which left a question mark for Umi and Saqila.

Them?

Is it not just Sapphira?

Ah, maybe Sapphira also brought her theme. Inner Saqila guessed.

"What are you cooking? Abi will also help you in the kitchen." Abi asked as she dropped herself on the single sofa.

Surprised, "Abi will join us? Saqila asked surprised mixed with disbelief.

Nodding coolly, "Of course, today my daughter is back so to welcome her I have to give her a surprise." Abi replied with a blank look that started to spoon.

Well, this he did to welcome his daughter back today. The daughter he missed for a few months. The princess, who has been a nightmare for several months, and the daughter who has been so sorry and guilty for several months.

How painful he was every time he remembered that day, the day he dropped his hand violently onto his thin and pale face. Throw it with cruel words that he himself as the doer who said so scared when he remembered it.

How cruel, why was he so cruel to his daughter who had always felt the pain of the cruel world?

It failed, didn't it?

As a father, he had failed to fulfill his duty to protect his daughter.

"Did Abi seriously want to help us? Because honestly I never saw Abi go into the kitchen to cook." Doubtful Saqila was afraid if her Abinya made the kitchen fall apart.

"You'll know after you enter the kitchen." Abi is optimistic about himself.

"Because for my daughter's sake, anything I can do."

 

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"Come on, we're here." Invite Safira while pulling the hand of Annisa to walk to the door that has been a few months he did not enter.

Nervous, Annisa with a longing gaze noticed the simple style of her door but looked so graceful and hard. Then, carefully his right hand groped the side of the door with a nostalgic gesture. It doesn't feel rough or soft, there's only a feeling of comfort and nostalgia when touching it.

Annisa felt like crying when she touched this place again, a place she never thought of coming back. A place he wanted to forget. Ah, but today God reversed his prayer and sent him back to this place. The place he hesitates can accept it or not because experience teaches him about a real hope but in the end it is pseudo.

Cclack

The door opens and displays the beautiful face of Umi who still looks perfect at her age who is not young anymore.

Deg

Umi and Annisa both froze, leaving faces of shock full of emotion in each other's hearts.

Not knowing what to do, Annisa stiffly raised her legs to retreat and intended to escape from here. But before that happens Umi quickly grabs her hand and suddenly a rare warm feeling and full of nostalgic memories overwhelm Annisa.

Stunned, Annisa still could not believe if the person she had always called in her prayer of servitude to God was now embracing her.

Hugging her was exactly like one year ago, when she was still flooded with affection from everyone.

"Annisa, you're back, son." Umi's whispers sounded sobbing beside her right ear.

Surprised, Annisa longingly immediately raised both of her hands to return Umi's warm embrace. He involuntarily dropped a warm liquid that contained a wide range of emotions. He did not know what to say other than just being able to sob and hug Uminya tightly. Expressing a feeling that how much he misses this loved one.

"Son, O God, you are really back.." Suddenly Abi appears from inside, still wearing an apron he hastily comes to Annisa and Umi. Hugged her tightly and lovingly. Even his handsome and powerful stern face could not hide his tears. How do I explain all this?

He did not know what to say because only a feeling of happiness and pleasure continued to overflow in their chests.

"Annisa.you're back, son." Abi said as he tightened his arms to the two women in his arms.

Nodding happily and gratefully, Annisa tried with all her might to reach out to Abinya's steady back. "Annisa went home.hiks.sorry.sorry for disappointing Abi.."

"Son.no. Don't say that again, Abi will continue to feel guilty if you keep saying it." Ban Abi was unable to endure her heartache when she heard Annisa's apology. The daughter he longed for in his days.

"Umi, Abi, we better get inside. Sister Annisa needs a break because it has traveled a long way, especially yesterday afternoon Sister Annisa just got out of the hospital." Said Safira giving advice, mediate their kangen-angen event. Not to separate them, not like that. Sapphira only intended to give Annisa a break because she had just recovered also traveled a long way. So, it was not hearty that Safira saw the discomfort of Annisa. Actually Annisa is the type of person who will hide her feelings so naturally Annisa does not complain about her fatigue to everyone because she does not like to indulge her feelings.

Stunned, Umi and Abi instantly let go of their embrace and carefully watched Annisa who was indeed pale-faced and a little bit smug.

"Oh my God, son, why did you come to the hospital? Why didn't you call us to pick you up?" For a moment, Annisa could not respond to anything except with a longing gaze that was so fluctuating in her heart.

Uminya, this is Uminya who one year ago disappeared. Annisa thought that she would never have the chance to get her warm and chatty treatment again, but in fact today God gave her that chance.

Uminya back, back like Umi he knew.

"Annisa. only tired Umi so can go to the hospital." Annisa's lie doesn't want to worry her parents anymore.

"Annisa lied to Umi, Annisa was hospitalized for poisoning and not fatigue." Rebut Sapphira without waiting for a reaction from Umi and Abinya.

"What"

"How can-" The voices of Umi and Abi go together. They were so shocked upon hearing this bad news and again if Annisa could not be saved then the two of them as parents would never be able to forgive themselves. Because whatever Annisa is their daughter, their flesh and blood.

"The story is long and Safira will tell you later inside. Because the most important thing now is to let Annisa rest first." Safira answered with advice.

"Safira, it's not necessary because Big Brother is actually fine"

"All right, let's go inside." Umi broke up while leading Annisa into the house with caution. Even Abi did not want to be left behind and carefully led Annisa into the house.

In the kitchen, Saqila was amazed by Umi and Abi who had not yet returned to the kitchen. Curious, he finally chose to follow his parents to the front page. But just as he took his footsteps out of the kitchen, he was shocked to not believe what he was seeing.

"An-nisa?" His whisper did not believe in the figure of the girl surrounded by Umi and Abi. Angry, both of his hands clenched firmly holding back the trembling feeling of his murmur that could have surged.

"Why did he come back here again?" Ask full of hate. Though he had managed to instigate Annisa to leave this house even as far as possible. Butwhy?

Why did Annisa come back after all this time?

Sighing, there was a feeling of anger and hate that returned to overflow after a long time of being submerged. Saqila could not deny that the culprit behind her displeasure was because of her stupid and useless fucking sister!

Seriate...

Hey.hey..Mak want to give you a leak if in the middle of the part there is a sequel to the second book of this book. For those who are careful must be immediately aware tuh🤣🤣🤣