
Alesha walked on, until her feet were scuffed, only to stop and rest in the city park. Alesha could have gone home in a taxi and paid for it at her house. But he was not going home, because it would remind him of all the memories with Azril.
Alesha remembers when she was with a friend of hers going to the mall. They ran out of money, so forced to go home on foot for two kilos, until Azril's house because of the soy sauce Alesha fell asleep in Azril's room.
Azril who just came home from work saw he fell asleep with still wearing shoes immediately opened his shoes and saw his scuffed legs Azril immediately panicked.
He woke Alesha up and asked her the cause of the leg blisters.
"What are you doing Lesha, why are your legs chafing"
"My friend and I ran out of money, so we went home on foot, why brother"
"Never do that stupid thing again. You can go home in a taxi and get paid by your mother at home. Tomorrow, if you want to go, bring your ATM card, Kak Azril"
"I have money at home, brother, but I forgot to take it. Because I think enough with the money in the wallet, we were preoccupied with playing so we did not realize the money was up to buy tickets"
Azril took the medicine box and treated the wound on Alesha's leg painstakingly. At dinner time, Brother Azril immediately carried me without me asking to go to the dining room.
But right now I'm not sure Azril still cares about me, even if my legs are full of blood.
Late at night, Alesha finally returned home by taxi because her legs had been blisters.
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In the morning Alesha arrived at Azril's father's house. She always helps me prepare breakfast.
Azril who had just woken up saw Alesha coming with a look of hatred.
"Good morning brother, good sleep" my wife.
"Hmmmmm..... "
"Sir Azril wants breakfast, I'll prepare.. "
"I can do it myself" Azril answered ketus and took his own breakfast.
The father who had just come out of the room saw Alesha walking a little limp immediately asked.
"Why are your legs, son... "
"Oh this, just a little scuffed yah"
"Why can it be scuffed.."
"I'm wearing shoes that are a bit small, so scuffed"
"Not used anymore. Azril you how the hell, do you have no money to buy new shoes for Lesha "
"Alesha didn't ask.. "
"Don't wait for Lesha to ask you to buy it. You as a future husband should know what Lesha needs" Dad said
"Dad.it's okay. My other shoes are plenty. It was yesterday the shoe I liked the most, so even though it was narrow I still liked to wear. Besides, my shoes are all Azril's brother who bought them"
Alesha doesn't lie, because almost all of my shoes Azril sister bought. Kak Azril works in Jakarta, every weekend back to Bandung he always bought clothes or shoes for Alesha.
"You treat your feet, son, the day after tomorrow you've been with Azril" said the mother
"Yes mother, mother don't worry. Lesha is a strong woman, will not be a hindrance to Lesha together"
Lesha approached where Azril was sitting, making Azril slightly inching.
"Sister Azril, I can borrow your car keys "
"Do what" Azril asked without looking at Alesha's face
"Yesterday my wallet and cell phone were left in my brother's car"
"What. "asked Azril in shock.
"What Lesha walked on yesterday after I left her until she made her legs blister "
"My wallet is in my sister's car "repeat Alesha softly
"So yesterday you went with Azril son. Why don't you forbid Lesha to wear small shoes and don't you also don't know Lesha's feet blister so" said Father a little angry
"Dad, how do you know that Azril's sister shoes that I wear are small or oversize, which means I am not Azril's sister "
"You don't defend Azril and Lesha, he has eyes, he doesn't have the slightest concern with his future wife"
"Dad, you can't be angry when you get sick. The day after tomorrow I want to see Lesha get married."
"Yes son, I don't want to miss that happy day" said Dad rubbing Lesha's head.
"Sister, where's the car key. I'm gonna go get my wallet and my cell phone"
Azril gave the key without looking towards Lesha. After Lesha started walking towards the garage, Azril followed behind.
Lesha who was about to close the car door after picking up her wallet was shocked when she saw Azril behind her.
"What do you mean. "said Azril held onto Lesha's wrist firmly.
"Take off the leg, it hurts. "said Lesha shed tears.
"What do you mean by showing your scuffed legs, so that everyone in the house knows if I leave you. You are not a child anymore, no, you just graduated it means you are an adult. Are you stupid, don't use your brain to think, you can order a taxi instead, why walk "
"Sorry, I have no intention of seeking the attention of Azril's family. I don't want my legs to be scratched either. Maybe I am stupid because I still think that brother Azril who stands today is still the brother Azril who I used to know. Turns out I was wrong, the brother Azril I've known nothing like this, he wouldn't have the heart to hurt me"
"I've been saying, ever since you agreed to marry me, since then you will start living a life of pain and suffering that you never imagined. I hate you" Azril said with emphasis. And leave Lesha alone.
"You're a bad brother, not only have you hurt my heart with your words, but you've also started hurting me physically"
Lesha goes back into the house and gives Azril's father the key.
"Well, please give this car key to Azril. I'm going home first. "
"Your wrist why, son, turn blue.. "
"So when I wanted to close the car door, my hand was pinched.Yes, I say yes" said Lesha lying and immediately left before the father asked a lot.
"What Lesha didn't realize was her hand, why was it stuck" muttered the father.
Azril who was sitting in the living room heard father's words. He clenched his right hand which was used to grip Alesha's wrist earlier.
"Why do I keep hurting Lesha. Is it because of my great disappointment that I could hurt him with my words. I hurt her physically too. It must have been Lesha's feet that were scuffed because she came home on foot because her wallet was in the car. And earlier.was I that hard holding his hand so that it turned blue . I don't know if this is the right way to repay her for marrying me."
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