Grandpa's Choice Man

Return of Old Friends

"Tiara, what's your stuff at the cost? When do you want to take it home?" bu Ina asked as she poured some water in her own glass.

"Not yet, Ma. Tiara had already paid for two weeks," Tiara replied with her mouth still full of food.

"Later home from work, you pack your things. After the office, I'll take you there. Not much of your stuff, are you?" rama's word interrupts.

"OK, Brother. Not the same clothes as shoes. I'm not like a boarding boy in general" said Tiara cengengenesan.

"hey are. If a lot of stuff would bother to move, huh?" rama is joking.

"Abang nyebelin after all," Tiara taunted back.

"Udah. Early in the morning do not need to debate, even if it is too late. Continue to eat breakfast, continue to leave you," exclaimed Bu Ina mediate.

"Yes, Ma," Tiara and Rama replied in unison making Bu Ina smile anxiously.

"Any thing," whispered Tiara ngeyel.

"Kok me? You are," said Rama did not accept.

"Ehemm," dehem Bu Ina made Rama and Tiara fall silent and stop blaming each other.

After finishing breakfast, Rama and Tiara set off together after saying goodbye to Bu Ina who was watching them get along again. Bu Ina is very grateful that his house is again crowded by Tiara chatter that makes the atmosphere more alive.

"Pa, right now, I've calmed down that one day I should leave Rama. Wait for me yes, Pa," muttered Bu Ina with a tear escaped from the corner of her right eye.

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Elsewhere, riots broke out at the family residence of Mr Hadi. The commotion was certainly triggered by Mr. Hadi with Arjuna. Father and child it is like an itch if a day does not argue even though their debate is also dominated by silence. Only their gazes were so visibly unfriendly.

"Papa knows you like Tiara. Let's chase! Don't give saggy. Immediately reveal or forever will lose the opportunity," urged Pak Hadi excited.

"It's not that easy, Pa. How could I suddenly come and say I like Tiara. I just don't know how Tiara feels about me. Let everything proceed naturally. Just relax, Pa," said Arjuna in self-defense.

"Your life is ripe for marriage, Arjuna. You're the sole heir to Papa's company. Where maybe Papa is calm if you do not have a companion. If you love, fight. A soul does not just fall from the sky. Arjuna, Papa already wants to have a son-in-law. Papa wants to hold a grandson. The house was very quiet after your mother's departure," advice Pak Hadi persuaded his only son.

"House is lonely, but Papa is never lonely, is not it? Papa is even more free to play with any woman. Papa is as easy as it is to talk about women because it is already the daily food of Papa, doyan woman. I'm not that easy, Pa. I'm not like Papa. Is it okay for Papa to force me to go after Tiara because he's Papa's target? To cover up Papa's ambition, my feelings could be victimized" Arjuna said cynically.

"Now, Arjuna. Papa is arguing. We focus on our conversation about your future, about your feelings. Papa is indeed interested in his performance and dexterity but does not think at all that far. Papa is already five-headed, it is not time to think of getting married. Now, Papa just think about your marriage, Arjuna," Pak Hadi replied reassuringly.

"Not thinking about getting married, but not a month Papa slept with that woman again, right? Don't think Arjuna doesn't know, Pa. Instead of Papa forcing Arjuna to marry better Papa marry the woman. Embarrassing. I don't think about getting married, but I still love sleeping with women. If it is love, marry him. At first, I was fed up because the woman was just using Papa to become a walking ATM and using Papa to boost her popularity. However, the more here, the more fed up with your increasingly immoral behavior and Papa also uses it to complete all of Papa's desires. Just a moment he disappeared and I was calmer, suddenly came again and made me careless to see you guys. Conscious, Pa. I am grateful that Mama is not around, at least no longer need to endure physical and heart pain due to Papa's betrayal," Arjuna's circus made Mr. Hadi speechless.

Arjuna also paused his words to wait for answers from Mr. Hadi who looked at him gently.

"Why is Papa silent? Can't answer? Papa taught me responsibility. What about Papa?" ask Arjuna fiercely.

Hadi sighed heavily, then said, "Papa actually wants to marry her too, but isn't our age far enough. Papa's afraid he's ashamed of having an old husband. In fact, he even deserves to be with you."

"Shame to have an old husband but not ashamed to fuck him. Anyway, why is Papa so young? What is this concept of your relationship? Isn't it the same with pel@curan? If Papa really needs a friend to live, look for a match," Arjuna said sharply.

Again, Mr. Hadi was stunned to hear his son's assertive speech. He also does not know how he feels and does not know how the relationship he lives. During this time, he let all flow and give each other satisfaction without one that provides meaning. Just follow the passions without having to think about how their next life will be.

Actually, all this time, the relationship of Pak Hadi and the woman was just a kind of mutual symbiosis. The woman needs the relationship and power of Mr. Hadi, Mr. Hadi also needs a woman to satisfy his desires. More than that, they were just like the old man's relationship with a young woman who happened to work in his company.

"Yes, Arjuna. Papa admitted wrong," regretted Mr. Hadi did not dare to look at Arjuna so chaotic feeling.

"This is why I'm lazy to be CEO. If Papa focuses on one company only, then there are many opportunities for you to play behind. If Papa had to go back and forth here, the woman would not dare to approach Papa. Why is Papa this way? I don't know my Papa anymore" Arjuna said seriously.

"Or do you want to be CEO of Hadi Agency?" ask Mr. Hadi out of words.

"No! I wouldn't want to be CEO of that shit company. The company that broke my heart. Companies that have taken away family harmony. Why am I staying in a place that holds deep sorrow and deep pain for your feelings?" replied Arjuna with teary eyes.

"Sorry," said Mr. Hadi lirih and not as arrogant as usual.

Arjuna was silent trying to control his feelings. Staring at Mr. Hadi who is full of regret and anxiety makes Arjuna feel a little guilty has let out all his fatigue. However, he did that solely to revive Mr. Hadi from his perverted actions. He also racked his brain to build a topic to reduce awkwardness between them.

"I wish Papa had changed. If there is no end, end your relationship. Does Papa want to continue to fall into such deviant behavior?" asked Arjuna to ease his emotions.

"Father, Arjuna. Then, what about you and Tiara? Papa's life has been destroyed but Papa wants to do his best for you," asked Pak Hadi trying to open the word.

"Pa, I need some time. After all, Tiara did not show any response to my attitude. His attitude towards me was the same as his attitude towards others. I felt like he had no more feelings for me" Arjuna said humbly.

"How do you know how he feels like that? The woman is embarrassed to not be able to show her feelings honestly before getting certainty from the man she loves. Men to know a woman's feelings should ask her directly. If you only rely on your feelings in seeing his attitude, there will be many possibilities of error and misunderstanding. If he has feelings for you, do you want to be serious with him?" ask Mr. Hadi to make sure.

For a moment, Arjuna was silent. His eyeballs were swirling full of unrest. Inwardly, he could feel the odd vibrations every remembering of the Tiara but also could not be sure whether it was simply awe or indeed love.

"If it is love and he also acknowledges the same, keep it no matter what. Recognize him from his heart, not from the visible eye or from human stories. Listen to the story, maybe you will find the secret that is stored behind reality," said Mr. Hadi made Arjuna nod.

"Yes, Pa. Yes already. It's time to anchor. I'm first yes, Pa," said Arjuna.

"Yes, Arjuna. Be careful," said Mr. Hadi limp.

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In the afternoon, after returning from the office, Tiara also walked to his boarding house not far from PT Mekar Bogasari. This time, Tiara was not alone. He walks with Nafisa who happens to meet in the office lobby. Along the way, they tell stories until they don't realize that someone is stalking them from behind.

"I'm sorry, Ra. Now, I realize that my actions back then were wrong. I'm so ashamed to admit it but so sorry and don't know how to apologize to you. I hope, you forgive me yes, Ra," Nafisa said sincerely while twisting the tip of her veil.

"Not what, Ma'am Nafisa. I understand his position. Without Mbak saying of course I have forgiven," said Tiara heartened.

"I'm grateful that you're so honored to receive it. From today on, will you not be friends with me?" ask Nafisa expectantly.

"By pleasure, Ma'am. Hopefully Mbak Nafisa can get a much better man than Abang Rama. Ma'am pretty, saliha, insyaallah got the equivalent as well," replied Tiara sincerely.

"Not so good, Ra. I still have a lot of lack. Only a veil is helped and God closes my disgrace," Nafisa said in shame and regret, "I'm forgiven for ever making a fuss in your household. I have wronged you. I'm so sorry, Ra."

"Udah, Ma'am. The past, let it pass. Ever wrong is natural, Mother. Everyone must be mistaken," said Tiara lowered her voice and tried to comfort Nafisa who seemed so guilty.

"After I was treated by a psychiatrist, it turned out that I was diagnosed with Mythomania Syndrome. I'm so ashamed to admit it but I have to explain it to you. Not to seek a defense or justification for my attitude at that time but I have to open everything as honestly as possible. About me being sick until my uterus was removed it was true. About the expulsion and hardship of my ex-husband and his family is also true. After the train, I met Rama. I don't know why I'm in my mind to get it back. I lied about the hospital fees I couldn't pay to get Rama's attention back. I acted sick and asked Rama for mercy to marry me. I pretended to faint. The doctor said it may be a factor causing depression or trauma for the actions of my ex-husband with his family and maybe because of illness to have to remove the uterus as well. After Rama refused to marry me, I got even more frustrated," Nafisa paused her words withholding embarrassment.

"Finally, my parents took me to a psychiatrist and it turned out that in addition to having severe depression, I also had Mythomania Syndrome. Since then, I have been accompanied by psychiatrists, parents, and ustazah to get a spiritual flush as well. Thank God, now everything has improved so that I can work again. Indeed, in my prayer, I want to be met with you to apologize so many times I failed interviews in other offices and was accepted here. Turns out this is the answer. I'm very relieved" Nafisa said at length and Tiara only listened while nodding as she continued walking.

"Alhamdulillah if it improves, Ma'am. May Mbak Nafisa always healthy and spirit yes. I am unable to speak. The way of life that Mbak went through was not easy, so I understood the actions of Mbak at that time. Thank goodness that you can accept everything now" said Tiara full of haru.

"Yes thank God still given complete awareness after several times doing psychotherapy. Initially, it still has to be with medication and psychotherapy handling. I almost want to remove the veil to be able to get the attention of men so that there are men who want to accept me," continued Nafisa so honest.

"O Allah, until such time as. I sometimes get whimpered with a hooded desire, Ma'am. But there is still doubt. Afraid of changing their mind. Anyway, I'm embarrassed because my attitude is also still a lot of bad," said Tiara lowered her head.

Nafisa smiled with a straight forward look and said, "The veil is not a good thing or not, hooded in order to close the aurat and close the aurat is mandatory. Things feel your morals are not good or still in doubt, obligations are still obligations and you can improve over time. Many listening to lectures will probably break your doubts. For there is a direction that God has brought through an event and there is also something that we can invite through study and diligent worship" Nafisa said while rubbing Tiara's back like a sister was calming her sister.

"Oh. That's it, Ma'am. Is my heart too hard, Ma'am?" ask the plain Tiara.

"It's not. You have begun to flinch such thoughts, maybe God is gradually infiltrating the direction there. A hard heart will be difficult to accept guidance. Slow down, learn, live. The direction was unexpected and maybe we do not realize it either" explained Nafisa slowly.

Tiara is only mangut-mangut but once understand the explanation of Nafisa and Nafisa did not dispute it. Moreover, they had already reached the boarding gate. Tiara immediately took the key to open the gate.

Nafisa who unintentionally looked back also found the figure of a man she was familiar with. It was even flabbergasted to find that the man was also looking at him with such a tremendous shock. After realizing they were looking at each other so deeply full of enigma, Nafisa immediately lowered her head trying to regulate her sudden heartbeat.

"Mak Nafisa," called Tiara who was confused by Nafisa's very sudden silence.

No answers or answers. Tiara turned around and was no less surprised to find the man who was currently staring at Nafisa. The man then turned to look at her awkwardly full of worry.

"Sir Juna, what's the matter here?" tiara asked scratching her head.

"There is something I want to tell you," Arjuna replied to Tiara but his gaze was straight on Nafisa.

"Me?" tiara asked as she pointed to herself.

"Yes. You, Pearl of Salsabila is not Azzahratun Nafisa," replied Arjuna turned to look at Tiara deeply.

Nafisa lowered her head as if she wanted to leave but her steps felt heavy as her legs were tied, while Tiara was curious after Arjuna said he wanted to reveal something. Tiara also realized there was irregularity and peculiarity there. Tiara could see revenge as well as a sense that could not be translated when she interrupted Arjuna's gaze to Nafisa.

"What, Sir?" tanya Tiara tried to melt the atmosphere.

"After years of learning to forget someone so meaningful in my heart and life, your presence has made me at peace with everything. Since working with you, I have felt that my heart is fuller and I don't feel lonely anymore. I have forgotten everything and want to live a new life with you. Tiara, I love you. Marry me" said Arjuna half-heartedly, though not lying at all.

Nafisa raised her face and looked at Arjuna with doubt. No less stunned Tiara, until he got the expression of love from Arjuna. He did not expect Arjuna's attitude to soften in the office because of his presence, it deserves some female employees in the office like to gossip it.

"Will you accept my love and marry me?" tanya Arjuna grabbed both hands of Tiara and spoke with great emphasis while glancing at Nafisa.

Just as Tiara let go of Arjuna's grasp slowly, a car came straight to a halt just in front of Nafisa and Tiara's boarding house. The owner got out of the car with a look of wrath.

"Near!" rama exclaimed softly but firmly with a dead red face

"Abang," said Tiara widened his eyes.

Nafisa and Arjuna also like to get a surprise again with the presence of Rama. Both of them looked at Rama. Arjuna was certainly the most astonished there.

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