Certainty of Love

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Now Nayya and Risam are in their beds with their three hearts in between.

“Mas!” call Nayya spoiled to her husband.

Risam who stared at his three sleeping baby even turned to look at his wife, “What's the matter?” ask Risam.

“Remember mas. You cannot feel insecure or inferior. To me you are my best husband.” Nayya softly said full of sincerity.

Risam smiled and then he stroked his wife's hair which was broken. Risam got off the bed and approached Nayya who was on the other side of the bed. He lay there and hugged Nayya from behind. Nayya immediately turned around and was in her husband's arms.

“Are you still thinking about that?” ask Risam.

Nayya nodded, “I don't want to mas mera-”

“Stt, I don't feel anything dear. You are taking care of your feelings too much. If you are the wife of mas do not demean the mas then why mas should feel low just because of today's incident.” said Risam then kissed his wife's forehead.

Nayya smiled and nodded, “Alright if so. I'm glad you don't feel that way. Maybe I'm the one who thinks too much.” Nayya.

“Mas, if later my sister is dating Ariq and they get married. Then there will be stories of people who distinguish you and Ariq then I hope you will not think about their words mas. Remember I'm always there for you. I'm living life with you. Never think about what people say. We live our lives and we are responsible for ourselves. So I hope mas won't be affected by that talk later.” Nayya.

“I know maybe I thought too far. I've been thinking about something that hasn't happened. But I'm sure it will happen.” Nayya looked at her husband.

Risam smiled then tightened his embrace, “Mas will remember dear. You won't be affected by that. As you say that we who live our lives and outsiders have no right to rule our lives. So we don't have to think about the talks that will arise later. We better focus on our lives and our three children.” Risam.

Nayya nodded smilingly, “I love you mas.” Nayya.

“Mas also love you very much dear.” Reply Risam.

After that they slept while hugging but two hours later Risam woke up and he immediately moved to the side of the bed next door to keep his three children.

“I love you dear. You and them are my heart and my heart.” Risam muttered and went back to sleep.

***

While at the residence of Mama Fara and papa Imran, after dinner now Rayya is in court by his parents in the family room. Zayya just sat down with them. He just wants to be a good listener. In addition, he also talked with the meeting of his second brother was his sister-in-law.

“When are you close to Ariq son? How come you don't tell me at all if you're close to someone?” ask mama Fara.

Rayya breathed first. He was prepared to answer questions like this. He did not want to hide his relationship with Ariq. But they do not have a relationship that is worth mentioning as a couple. The two only met accidentally at a restaurant and then exchanged phone numbers for connecting with each other. After that they just sent each other no more messages. There is no expression of love between the two. So Rayya couldn't possibly tell this to her parents. If indeed his relationship with Ariq only looks like a friend.

“Mah! Whah! I know you must feel like I'm lying or I'm hiding something from you. But believe me what happened today I don't know at all. I'm also surprised he suddenly came.” said Rayya trying to explain.

“Then why did he know your campus. Then know also that today you are graduating. That's something she can't know if you don't tell.” Mama Fara.

“Mah, okay. I'll explain first. He and I have known each other for the past two months. My encounter with her happened accidentally when Rayya ate at a restaurant after returning from the hospital. Then we got acquainted and exchanged numbers and after that we communicated with each other like friends. Well, friend. There was nothing between us that expressed each other. We're just comfortable being friends. Then why did he come today. Well, Rayya admitted Rayya told him that Rayya had graduated three days ago today. But really Rayya did not know that there would be an impromptu incident like this.” explained Rayya.

Mama Fara nodded in understanding, “Then she said she knew you a year ago. That how?” ask papa Imran.

Rayya sighed again, “Nah, this is also what is still a question for Rayya. In Rayya's memory we met the first time it was in a restaurant. So Rayya does not know where she knows Rayya from a year ago it was.” Rayya replied.

“Good. Papa understands. Do you really like it?” ask papa Imran.

Rayya smiled to get a question from her papa, “Pah, why you are like a mom who is super kepo.” Rayya.

“Jawab only son. Remember getting married is not just a fancy party but there is a big responsibility there. Today you have decided to accept the proposal. Well, even if it's not yet an official proposal in front of the family. But still it has been called a proposal. So do you like it or what? You don't like it just because of the uniform and the title right?” search papa Imran.

Rayya looked at the papa with a frown, “Ish, kok papa would accuse Rayya crazy title and uniform. Rayya was from childhood wanted to marry a state servant. But it does not make Rayya blind so it must justify all means to realize what Rayya wants since childhood. Abstinence to Rayya pawns love only for a title. The title only works when we are alive but if we live without love then life will feel bleak colorless just gray only. Rayya didn't want that to happen. Rayya wants to be like a sister who gets a husband like a sister-in-law who loves and loves her very much. Although sister-in-law is only a farmer but brother and sister-in-law are happy to live their household life.” said Rayya.

“So you love her?” mama Fara asked smiling.

Rayya also looked down embarrassed then approached his mother and hid in the arms of his mother, “Mah!” said Rayya.

Papa Imran, mama Fara and Zayya who saw Rayya embarrassed also laughed, “It seems like a dream since childhood will soon be realized reward.” Zayya.

Rayya also looked at her sister and smiled, “Nak, papa equally happy mama you find your partner later. Whoever your soul mate will we approve of it. But remember son. Marriage and home take a lot of responsibility. So if you decide to get married later then think well. Marriage not only unites you but unites two families who certainly have different views. Uniting two people with different views is difficult especially two families. Remember you should be able to be a mediator for your family later if something happens.” said papa Imran.

“Rayya equals Zayya is our daughter. Just like your brother. We also pray that you will be paired with a man who loves you and is responsible to his family. You see how your brother and sister-in-law are trying to be fair to us their parents. They are willing to move there and here every month just so as not to cause envy in our hearts. They treat us the same. So you can imitate them. It doesn't have to be the same as what your brother did. You just need to be the mediator.” explained mama Fara.

Rayya and Zayya nodded in understanding, “Alright. If you understand. Rayya may soon be getting married if Ariq and his family will come to propose officially. Rayya will be the wife of a State servant. So you must have a greater responsibility as a bhayangkari. In addition to your responsibilities as a wife you also have a role as a bhayangkari. We believe and believe our daughter is capable of carrying out her duties. We bless you with Ariq. He's a good man glorifying his mother. We are sure he will love you as much as he loves his mother.” Mama Fara said later.

Papa Imran smiled at the answer of his second daughter. He stroked the head of his second daughter gently. Rayya immediately rushed into his papa's arms. First love. Papa Imran returned the embrace of his daughter gently. Although Rayya is not the same as her first daughter who has been successful at her young age. Rayya is still the daughter he loves.

After a long conversation finally finished and they decided to rest because the activitis that was lived today was quite exhausted and draining.

***

Rayya and Zayya were in the room. Zayya was already lying on the bed after she finished hearing the treatment ritual. While Rayya she is still busy with her treatment ritual.

“Sister Ray, I wonder how you guys met? I know you love each other.” Zayya said as she stared at the ceiling of the room.

Rayya smiled at her sister's words. He soon approached his sister in bed and soon joined her. He got into bed and sat down and put a blanket on his feet. While Zayya he immediately tilted his body towards his second brother.

“What does that make you curious?” asked Rayya who was immediately nodded by Zayya.

Rayya smiled and immediately began her story about her meeting with Ariq that day.

The flashback

Two months ago at restaurant C near the hospital where Rayya practiced her profession. It was Rayya practice time.

Rayya who was hungry immediately stopped by the restaurant C and he immediately entered and looked for an empty seat. That afternoon many visitors came.

Rayya got an empty place. He sat there and not long after he ordered his food. Rayya while waiting for his order to come he also opened his sosmed so as not to get bored.

Then about three minutes later someone approached him, “Can I sit here?” someone's permission.

Rayya also saw who was talking to him, “Emm, sorry don't misunderstand. I asked to sit here because I could not find another seat and this was the only one left empty. So can you share this seat and table for me? You didn't come with anyone else did you?” said the man.

Rayya who heard the explanation of the young man in front of her with typical police clothes even though she did not wear her uniform just a shirt and her uniform pants. Rayya turned around to make sure the man before her was right and there was no place left empty.

Rayya looked back at the man in front of her and nodded, “Please sit down!” Rayya.

The man smiled and sat down immediately. Not long after the waiter of the restaurant came and wrote the order of the man before him.

After the man finished ordering he looked at Rayya and smiled, “Thank you for sharing the seat with me. Ohiya we have not yet met. Meet me Ariq. If you know what your name is?” asked Ariq reached out even though he could already guess that his hand would not get a welcome.

“Rayya!” rayya cupped both hands to his chest.

Ariq nodded with a smile then immediately pulled out his hand, “Sorry!” Rayya.

Ariq shook his head, “Nothing really. I get it!” Ariq.

After that while waiting for their order to come. Both of them somehow directly involved a conversation that is quite familiar. Rayya felt connected to the man's conversation. They also end up enjoying their food not with an awkward atmosphere.

After finishing their meal Rayya and Ariq exchanged mobile numbers, “Can we exchange numbers?” pinta Ariq's.

Rayya nodded, “Sure!” rayya said and immediately mentioned his mobile number. Ariq immediately recorded it on his phone and immediately called Rayya and connected.

“Do you think I give someone else's mobile number?” asked Rayya smiling.

“Wah I don't dare to think so.” Ariq. Rayya smiled and immediately saved Ariq's mobile number on her phone. After that, the two separated.

“Finally we can know each other!” muttered Ariq then he immediately left the restaurant.

Flash back off

“That's the story. This was the beginning of our meeting and after that our relationship continued through chat only.” said Rayya.

“What after that you guys don't meet again?” ask Zayya.

Rayya nodded, “Yeah, our second meeting was earlier. So I'm confused where he knew me a year ago.” Rayya.

Zayya also thought, “Ah, do not-don't your meeting at the restaurant was already planned. Not a coincidence.” Zayya.

Rayya was silent, “It seems so.” Rayya's remarks allowed.