Forgive Me, Love

Candra's Match

That afternoon, Aisyah and I met again. We met at my cafe 'Alisy. I invited Aisyah to speak in my study.

Upon entering my study, Aisyah was a bit surprised to see a child playing there. Yeah, Athar. That afternoon I picked up Athar at his house and took him for a walk.

" Who's this handsome boy? " ask Aisyah while walking towards where Athar is playing.

" He's my son" I replied.

" Athar? " ask Aisyah while looking at me for a glance.

I answered Aisyah's question with a nod. I saw Aisyah's face sparkling. He likes Athar.

" Hello, handsome. "greet Ayesha to Athar.

Athar looked up at Aisyah, then smiled. Aisyah sat down in the Athar area. I deliberately made a special place to play for Athar in my room so that he would feel at home if I was taking him to my cafe.

" What's playing again? "

" Ikin yumah" Athar answered in his own language.

" Ooo, make houses. So much pinter. Well, the house is very good." said Aisyah amazed by the work of Athar. " He did this mas? " ask Athar to me.

" yes. He's been making that for a few days. And today we see the results. Looks like she's following in her papa's footsteps "obviously I am.

" What is his father's job? "

" His father is a contractor. He's an architect. "

" Oooo.." replied Ayesha.

" I'm out for a second. Titip Athar yes. "

Aisyah nodded. I also came out of my room. I went to the cafe kitchen and asked my chef to make food for me, Aisyah, also Athar's favorite food.

Then I went to the cashier for a while. Checking the records made by my employees. After giving instructions to some of my employees, I returned to my work room.

When I opened the door of my room, I was a bit surprised by the sight I saw. Aisyah was sitting on the sofa holding Athar while she was holding sholawat.

I saw Athar fall asleep in his lap. My little one looks very comfortable in Aisyah's lap.

Just the time I saw Athar feeling comfortable with a woman other than Novia. Is this mother's choice right? Should I try to open my heart to Aisyah? If indeed Aisyah can accept all my flaws, maybe I should try to accept her.

I closed the door of my room which made Aisyah surprised and turned towards me. He put his index finger on his lips, gesturing me not to make a sound. I nodded and smiled.

" It looks like he's exhausted playing. " said Aisyah in a soft voice while stroking Athar's cheek gently.

I approached him to take Athar from his lap.

" Let him here. Pity if he lifts. He had just fallen asleep. "ban off Aisyah.

" You'll be tired. Let him sleep on my lap. "

Aisyah shook her head, "No pa-pa. I liked. "

I finally let Athar stay in Aisha's lap. I sat myself down on the sofa in front of Aisyah's sofa.

" It seems you like a child. "

Aisyah nodded still while looking at Athar.

" I like little kids. Especially Athar. He's so funny. Cute again. His mother must be beautiful and handsome too. "

" You are absolutely right. His father was a handsome man. It was even so handsome that Novia was unwilling to leave him to come back with me. "

" If Ayesha could know, why would Candra and her mother Athar be able to separate? "

" The length of the story. Would it be okay if I told her? Wouldn't it just hurt you? "

Aisyah smiled. Then shake.

" She, we haven't started anything. I just want to hear a lot about you. Isn't that a good start? If we are not friends, we can still be good friends. "

What a noble heart this Aisha. Maybe I should just tell you my history with Novia. If he can accept it, then I will try to open my heart to him.

" So, what is the name of this cafe is the last name of Novia? "

" yes. At first I made this cafe because I knew, Novia really wanted to have a cafe. Then I made it, and I planned to give it to you when I proposed to her. But I turned out to be Athar's father first, "I answered smiling miris.

" Did Novia know about this cafe? "

" I told him. When I took her away at the time she had trouble with her husband. I tried to propose to her. At first I was curious about Novia's feelings. I think Novia still loves me. But I was wrong. Novia's heart has changed. Her heart belonged to her husband. I finally let Novia get back together with her husband because I knew Novia would be happy with her husband."

" You're great mas. Can sincerely give up Novia with other men. You can still be near them. That must have been very painful. "

" Maybe you're right. I don't know why I'm okay with that. For me, being able to stay close to Athar, is a satisfaction. The boy has taken his own place in my heart. Even before he was born into this world. "

Aisha mangosteen-mangut heard my explanation.

" Have you heard this honesty of mine, you changed your mind Aisyah? "

" sthat mean? "

" Are you going to reject the wishes of my mother who wants to match us? " manyou be careful.

" If we're a match, I don't mind your past. Everyone must have a past. Honestly, Aisyah was even happy if she could match Candra. Because Aisyah is sure, by seeing the love of mas for mbak Novia, then mas Candra will be able to become a loyal man. Being your wife would be a fortune to me. "

" really? "

" Aisha was sure of that. Once, if Candra could love Aisyah, then Candra's love would be like Candra's love for Novia. The loyal love. "

" Are you sure I can change the owner of my heart? "

" God willing. It all comes from my own heart. "

" And what about you? Can you love me too? "

" God willing. Nothing is impossible if God wills. If we are friends, we will try to love each other. "

" all right. I seem to like the way you look. Did you try it with me? "

" I mean mas? "

" Do you want to be my lover? "

" Aisyah apologise. Aisha was afraid of sin. Aisyah does not want to establish relationships with the opposite sex if it is not a halal relationship. "

I took a long breath. Bismilbornrahmanirrahim's. I said a prayer in my heart.

" So, do you want to be my wife? With all my flaws? Would you help me change the direction of my heart? " ask me carefully.

I saw Aisyah's face blushing. He's down. I was waiting for an answer from him.

Aisyah seemed to take a deep breath. Then he nodded.

Unknowingly, both corners of my lips curved upwards. My heart feels cold.

" Thank you, Ayesha. "

" We'll try it together. "

" yes. I'll be meeting your parents soon to propose to you. But, would it not matter to you if Athar remains my son? Keep calling me 'father ' ? "

" It doesn't matter. I like her too. And he'll also call me 'mom' later. If mbak Novia and mas Boby do not mind of course. "

" I'm sure they won't mind. I'll introduce you to them. "

Aisyah nodded and smiled gently. Aisyah's smile was as gentle as Novia's in my view.

The candra POV end

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