Holy Love Alina

Chapter 4

Finally the wedding is over. One by one the guests leave the event. The bustling atmosphere with the hustle and bustle of the guests conversing gradually became quiet. Heru and Alina were sitting opposite while enjoying a meal. The awkward atmosphere was clearly felt. Not a word was said between the two, although occasionally Heru stole a glance towards Alina who that day looked very beautiful with her natural makeup. And Heru grew even more anxious when he saw Alina just looking down wrongly. Ah, Heru still does not believe that Alina, the girl of his heart, has now become his wife. Yes, even though their marriage was just a wedding on paper, but Heru was eager to pull Alina into his arms.

"Emmm..."

A voice finally blew away Heru's delusion. Unwittingly Dr. Hendra and his wife and Alshad were standing next to him.

"Congratulations for your marriage, we and our family would like to say a big thank you for the help that Nak Heru gave, hopefully Nak Heru can keep the trust that we gave, think of Alina as a sister as you've been hanging out...."

"Of course, I will try to do my best for Alina..."

Alina could only smile bitterly in front of all the family members and her 'lying' husband'. Alina felt like she was nothing like the stuff that was left out.

Then replace Bu Hendra who hugged Heru, even while shedding tears because touched.

"Thank you very much son, you have been a savior to Alina and our family. You know all this time I've been thinking of you like Mom's own son. I remember when you were kids, Mom played together. Mother quietly observed, you are like a sister to Alina. You care deeply and protect her, even more than Alshad. Remember when we went to the beach? Alina almost drowned in the current and you were the one who bravely saved Alina, while Alshad just waited while trembling in fear. Since then I know, you are not only a smart child, but also a good-natured and courageous child. I'm proud to have you as a son even though I never gave birth to you. We know what we're doing to you right now isn't entirely true. For that I apologize. But I believe you're going to look after and protect Alina like your own sister, like you've been hanging out all this time..."

Heru hugged and patted the back of the woman who had just become his mother-in-law.

"Mother take it easy, Alina will definitely be fine..."

On the one hand Heru was happy to be useful to the family of Doctor Hendra, although it would not be comparable to their services in his life. But on the other hand his heart was hurt. She's just gonna be a big sister to Alina and forever be like that.

After they finish meeting with Alina's family, they will finally return home. Heru and Alina had prepared a car with a beautiful flower decoration in front of her, their wedding car. But the smile on Heru's face suddenly disappeared when he knew that the one who would drive the car was Alshad, a friend who now also has the status of his brother-in-law.

Actually Heru wanted to have a chance to just talk to Alina, but that hope was dashed because it would be awkward to start a conversation in front of Alshad.

The car drove down the crowded streets of the capital that afternoon. In Alshad's car, the initiative started a conversation with Heru.

"Said Papa next week you've started work again in the hospital, you're ready?"

"God willing, I am always ready..."

"Sip deh if that is so.lo lucky to be able to directly enter a hospital of that size, you know for yourself that the average service there are senior quality doctors with high flying hours...you have to show your quality as a doctor as well as your son-in-law..."

Heru knew maybe Alshad was only intending to fill the conversation amidst the awkwardness. But somehow Alshad's words slightly disturbed his pride.

"Wherever I work, the cave will always try to give the best according to my capacity, even if it is equivalent or not with the standard in the work of medicine..."

Alshad realized he had been talking too much about unnecessary things.

"Sorry bro, that's not what I mean..."

Alshad's attempts to melt the awkwardness failed miserably. And throughout the rest of the journey the three of them just kept quiet.

Heru secretly stole a glance to the side, where Alina was sitting pensively while throwing a glance out the window. Alina must have been reluctant to look at him. It was actually used by Heru to continue to pay attention to Alina. His Alina is now very different from the Alina he used to know. Alina is cheerful and always confident. Alina always looked so moody. The sadness was clearly reflected on his face. Heru then ventured to grab Alina's hand and hold it. Heru just wants to give support, saying that he will always be there and will not leave. But no word came from her lips, until Alina pulled her hand from Heru's.

"Sorry.", said Heru Iirih.

Heru realized Alina was uncomfortable with her presence. The journey was long because it was filled with silence. Until then they returned to the residence of the doctor Hendra.

Alina immediately descended in a hurry and walked inside the house.

"Sorry bro, Alina seems to still need time to calm down, just go back to the pavilion..."

"Thanks, bro..."

Heru came down and walked towards the pavilion. Alshad followed Alina into the house.

Only a few hours ago Heru and Alina got married, but now they have returned to being strangers with their respective affairs.

Heru walked into the pavilion where he lived. There, Heru took off the bridal suit he wore during the contract earlier. Heru broke down his body for a moment that felt tired. Heru closed his eyes and enjoyed the cool air from the air conditioning. Suddenly there was a knock on the door from outside.

Lazily Heru dragged her footsteps and opened the door. Bi Siti stood at the door with tea and snacks.

"Please enjoy Den..."

"Good Bi thank you very much..."

Bi Siti nodded then walked away. Heru sat on the terrace and began to taste his drink. And accidentally his gaze was fixed on the figure of Alina who was sitting pensively in the back garden.

Curiosity brought Heru steps to approach the girl.

Alina sat back to Heru, unaware of her husband's presence.

"Iina..."

Alina turned her head and looked surprised to see Heru who was suddenly already standing behind her. Alina went up and stepped in a hurry, and therefore her legs were unintentionally flattered by the stone until her body was dazed.

Heru swiftly approached and seized the body of Alina who was about to fall.

"Be careful!", cried Heru a little loudly in his panic.