Holy Love Alina

Chapter 29

That night, Alina sits in the back garden after Ghazi falls asleep. Alina felt it took time to be alone and think, while enjoying a cup of warm chocolate and contemporary donuts ordered through an online application. And after all, from where she was sitting Ghazi's crying voice could still be heard and Alina could approach her immediately.

Me time's. That's what Alina is doing now to maintain her mood that often goes up and down. And also, somehow Alina just kept thinking about the proposal that Heru asked yesterday. I don't know what answer to give later. Alina really did not have the confidence to give an answer. Alina really felt dirty and inappropriate for a perfect Heru in her eyes. Alina is too afraid to refuse, because Alina realizes how much she and Ghazi have relied too much on the kindness of Heru which has filled her days.

"What's Alina doing?"

A voice suddenly shocked him. The voice of the man he was thinking about.

"Ah, Mas Heru...I'm just breathing fresh air here, Mas Heru want?"

Alina asked while thrusting the doughnut box that was in front of her. Heru took one and immediately bit her.

"This is very tasty and good for improving the mood of nursing mothers..."

"Yes, it's night, I went inside first..."

Alina was uncomfortable with Heru's presence. But as he was about to step inside, Heru held Alina's hand.

"You owe me an answer..."

Heru looked at her sharply, making Alina even more misbehaved. Alina released the grip of Heru's hand on her arm.

"I'm sorry Mas Heru, but I'm feeling very inappropriate for you, you deserve a much better woman than me..."

Alina continued her steps that had stopped, but Heru again held her hand and then pulled Alina's body to fall into his arms. Heru hugged Alina tightly.

"Alina don't talk like that. Just because you've made a mistake doesn't mean you're bad everyone is a sinner and the best sinner is the one who repents. Alina..I really love you, please consider this for the good of you and Ghazi..."

Alina pulled away slowly from Heru's embrace. Along with that came the sound of Ghazi crying from inside the room. The right reason for Alina to leave Heru.

"I'll think about it, good night Mas Heru..."

Alina stepped into the room.

Alina was agitated and could not close her eyes. That night, Alina actually used her time to think about her future with Ghazi. Alina kept chanting dhikr so that her heart became calm and her mind returned clear.

Logically, Heru's presence in his life was the greatest blessing for himself and Ghazi. He treated himself and Ghazi very well. Always there and with him. He also plays a very good role as a father even though Ghazi is not his biological son. And honestly Alina also still harbored feelings for Heru. But morally Alina really felt inappropriate. Alina feels guilty, continues to drag Heru and make him responsible for all the chaos of his life.

That night Alina finally prayed isthikarah, asking the owner of life for guidance to determine a big decision in his life. After the prayer Alina continued to pray and pray, until then her eyes began to sleep and fall asleep worshiped. Alina awoke when she heard Ghazi's cry. Alina moves into bed to breastfeed Ghazi, then goes back to sleep next to her baby.

The next day Alina woke up with a heart that felt calmer. Time passed, day after day changed. Heru no longer charged for answers. Alina found no specific answer or clue to the prayers she offered. But slowly Alina's heart leaned more and more to accept Heru. Her common sense worked and by considering various things, Alina realized accepting Heru as her husband would bring more good than rejecting him.

So that night Alina gave herself to knock on the door of Heru's room.

"There's something I want to talk about Mas Heru, can we talk in the back garden?"

"Of course Alina..."

Alina stepped into the back garden with Heru following behind her.

"So what do you want to talk about here Alina...."

"I had thought carefully about Mas Heru's proposal at that time and I decided to accept it...."

Alina spoke with a lowered face holding in shame. After saying that, Alina went back into her room without saying a single word to Heru. But it was enough to make Heru's heart relieved and Heru continued to smile for the rest of the night.

Ya Alina finally decided to accept Heru's proposal with all the consequences. In his heart Alina promised to be a good wife when she married Heru later. Alina hopes to repay all her kindness with her service to her husband.

Not wanting to waste time, the next day when he passed his father-in-law, Dr.Hendra in the hospital, Heru ventured to talk.

"Papa, can we talk later tonight in the study? There's something I want to tell Papa..."

This was the first time Heru had asked his father-in-law to speak first.

"Of course Heru, see you tonight at home.Sorry now I'm in a hurry, there's an operation schedule..."

"Yes Pa..."

Heru was greatly relieved after successfully making an appointment with Papa. Now Heru just mentally prepare to talk later tonight.

Finally the awaited time arrived. After finishing dinner together at the dinner table, Doctor Hendra headed straight for his study and gestured for Heru to follow him.

"So what do you want to tell Heru? just tell me, don't worry..."

Heru took a deep breath, before starting to speak.

"Papa, I've thought about it carefully, and I've asked Alina directly, and Alina has already given me an answer. Our father decided to continue this marriage. I'll marry Alina both nationally and religiously and make Alina my real wife, I really hope Dad will respect both of us...."

Doctor Hendra was surprised for a moment, but then Doctor Hendra was very moved by Heru's courage and sincerity to his daughter.

"Son Heru, I have known you for a long time and I have no doubt about your moral and virtues. Thank you for loving Alina and Ghazi so sincerely. You know Alina has flaws, Alina is no longer a holy girl, I hope you can accept all the advantages and disadvantages that Alina has and guide her in a better direction. As a father, I can only support whatever has been your decision, my beloved daughter's son. I bless you, marry and take care of my daughter and grandchildren to the best of your ability..."

After saying that, Doctor Hendra hugged Heru with feelings of haru.

"Thank you, Pa. I'll keep your trust and try to make Alina and Ghazi as happy as I can..."