
The journey home taken by Adit felt different than the trip when he left for Ni Maryam's house, earlier. The road that usually will be a little slow because of the crowds of passing vehicles once entering the city area, this time really smooth and quiet. Circumstances seemed to lend her support, intending to meet and protect Serena soon.
Once he reached the compound of his house, Adit did not drive his car to his own house, but the house of Zahra, his lover. The sun was about to return to its quarrel when Adit knocked on the door in a hurry.
“Eh Mas Adit, please come in! Want to meet Zahra, right? The guy's waiting inside."
Bi Sari couldn't bear to tease Adit. Although her status was only as a domestic assistant, she never got treated differently. Serena's family already considered her a part of the family as well.
Bi Sarilah the one who opened the door, welcomed Adit's arrival and allowed the young man to enter the house immediately. A cheerful smile immediately adorned Zahra's face, when she saw her lover come to visit.
“Where is Serena?” one question that came out of Adit's mouth wiped out Zahra's smile to the point of no end. The girl felt her heart throbbing with tremendous pain because the person that Adit was looking for was not her, but her brother. People who once had a place in Adit's heart and may still be around today.
“What's up? Why is Adit even nyariin Mbak Rena, why not Zahra? Brother Adit has not loved the same Zahra?” zahra asked with her head bowed.
Aware of his mistake, Adit walked up to Zahra who was still looking down miserably. His hand rubbed the top of Zahra's head gently. He refrained from pulling the girl's body into his arms. Longing filled the space of his heart for not seeing Zahra since morning.
“Zahra...” call Adit trying to get the lover's attention.
Slowly but surely. Zahra's head began to look up and look at Adit, with sadness that was still clearly illustrated there.
Adit carved out a faint smile before rubbing Zahra's cheeks. “There are important things Adit should talk about with Serena and Joni.”
Hearing the name of his brother-in-law who was also called, Zahra was relieved. Adit's arrival is not just looking for Serena, but also Joni.
“What's up?” ask Zahra.
“Later you'll know for yourself. But before that, Brother Adit wants to ask you first.”
“What?”
“What's true, if Serena is currently pregnant?”
For the question this time, Zahra reviewed a happy smile that had indirectly answered the question from Adit.
“Iya! Soon Zahra's niece will grow, and Sekar will have a younger brother. We all just found out this morning, continued Mpa Rena the same Bang Jon immediately went to the obstetrician to make sure. And the results are really positive. The baby is healthy and in the position it should be. Zahra seneeeeng.”.
Zahra's words had to come to a halt, as Adit's index finger stuck in front of her lips. The young man could see a twinkle full of excitement in Zahra's eyes that was telling her about Serena's pregnancy. But she could not feel what her lover was feeling. The feeling of fear that he had brought from Ni Maryam's house, was now getting bigger.
Adit cupped Zahra's cheek with both hands. Make eye contact and ask questions. “Then now, where is your brother and sister-in-law?”
Zahra's body stiffened, accompanied by trembling hands. He has never been treated as Adit is doing. Since officially establishing a relationship with Adit, the love story in Zahra's life has just begun. There was not a single man before Adit. And Zahra hoped that there would be no other men but Adit.
Adit's palms warmed Zahra's cheeks. His mouth was locked, and his brain was frozen when a sharp glare was given by the lover.
Seeing Zahra who remained silent without even answering her question, Adit held back a smile by biting her own lips. The young man finally removed his hands from Zahra's cheeks and replaced them by pinching the tip of the girl's nose until it turned red.
“Ah hurts,” complained Zahra.
“Do not lure me, Zahra.”
“What!” Zahra is upset with Adit's behavior towards her.
“Kak Adit this normal male loh. If you put on a face like that again, Adit sister can not guarantee, if Adit can hold back again.”
“Holden yourself to what?” ask Zahra confused.
“Stole this,” replied Adit pointing at Zahra's lips.
Zahra's cheeks were again blushing. His heart was beating irregularly. Although she can no longer be called a teenager, this is her first love story. And he had absolutely no experience of it. The only way to hide his embarrassment now was to duck down, and in the end, that was all Zahra could do.
“Where are Serena and Joni?”
For the umpteenth time Adit was still asking the same question. But this time, Zahra was able to answer. The girl did not say anything, but she raised her index finger to the door, which was on the second floor of her house.
“Can Zahra help Kak Adit, by calling them both?”
Think of it as an answer.
Adit walked towards the dining table. There is already a hot coffee provided by Bi Sari for him. After performing her magrib worship, Maya joins the dining table to accompany Adit who is waiting for the arrival of Serena and Joni.
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“Tadi Zahra said, if there are important things you want to talk about. What's Dit?” ask Joni who has taken a seat opposite the seat occupied by Adit.
“Where is Serena?” Adit answers questions with questions as well.
“Ck is still on top, same Sekar. Soon he will be down,” replied Joni while sipping her favorite black coffee.
“It's actually about Serena.”
“What's with Serena?” ask Adit and Maya together.
“So morning I went to visit mom at Ni Maryam's house.”
“How is your mama Dit?” tanya Maya cut the conversation.
“Mama sebat bu's. But now that's not what Adit wants to discuss,” Adit's quick answer. The young man looked a little riled up, as his explanation had to come to a halt and answer Maya's question first.
Maya does know the story of Yuli's pain, but of course not all of it. There are important parts that Adit deliberately hides. Not even Joni told me everything about Serena's pain before the wedding. Including about Juan.
“Continue,” Maya command later.
“Ni Maryam reported that Serena is currently pregnant. Is that true?”
“Iya.”
Joni replies with a smile that then rubs off on Maya. They were only three, because Sekar and Zahra were still in the room accompanying Serena in her room. While Bi Sari, choose to busy themselves with their daily work.
“Sure. Without you asking for anything, I will take good care of my wife and child-to-be,” said Joni who gave a sharp look at Adit. He was offended by Adit's words that seemed to be underestimating his existence as Serena's husband.
Adit and Joni look at each other, and Maya doesn't realize that Adit is glancing at her a little. But Joni is able to pick up on a gesture from Adit who doesn't seem to want their conversation heard by Maya.
“Let's talk outside!” joni's orders to Adit.
“Come!”
Seeing the situation suddenly become tense, Maya starts to feel scared. He was worried that there would be a fight between his son-in-law and future daughter-in-law after this.
“Wait!”
Maya prevents Joni and Adit from leaving her alone at the dinner table.
“Are you guys going to fight out there?” ask Maya.
“Ngga bu,” replied Joni. The man turned around and approached Maya. “We both just want to coffee and find the wind. Please take care of Serena for a moment, ma'am. Later if Rena nyariin Joni, just say that her husband is chatting with Adit in front.”
“Iya. I'll take care of Rena. Uh, you can't fight with Adit, who's patient. Although she used to love Rena, but now she's Zahra's boyfriend. You don't need to be jealous if Adit's worried about your wife. I'm sure, if now Adit just want to take care of Rena's pregnancy, no more.”
Joni just smiled in response to Maya's words. His head cuddled to give a sense of relief in the heart of the mother-in-law, and also because he did not want to waste time to immediately hear an explanation from Adit about the state of Serena, his wife.
“Yes my dear mother. Do not worry too much about things that are not important, mothers must maintain health. Let me later play with Sekar and his sister.”
“Good.”
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“Explain!” joni orders Adit, when they are both on the porch.
“Say Ni Maryam, there is a danger that is eyeing the safety of Serena.”
“Man or..”
Although Joni did not finish the question, Adit understood what the man meant. “Two.”
“Two?!” joni asked filled with anxiety.
“Iya. In addition to the subtle creatures, there are evil-hearted humans who also want Serena. And if until that person finds out about your wife's pregnancy, then her life is in danger.”
“For what does that person want Serena?”
“Say Ni Maryam, your wife was born with a sign in her. A sign that only a few people in the world have. The two fine lines encircling Serena's neck were the marks meant by Ni Maryam. Only the person with a sixth sense can see the birthmark. And the person who managed to have Serena, guaranteed to get abundant luck in his life.”
“What! How could he talk about Rena because of that? What is there no one else? There must be someone out there who has a sign like Rena and of course still single. And why don't I even know anything?” joni's emotions started to rise.
“Now is not the time to fuss about it. What is clear is that from this moment on we have to really protect Serena and keep an eye on her. Ni Maryam also said that Jin who used to protect Serena is no longer there, and it makes other astral beings come after her.”
“For what else?”
“The creatures also want to have the soul of Serena. They will grow stronger if they can master the human soul that has been abandoned by the protective jinn or just to make it as a slave. And in the absence of the protective genie again, then the creatures are getting bolder to approach Serena.”
Joni breathed her heavy breath. Other than her, Ni Maryam and Serena, no one knew about Juan. Others only know that Serena has a protective genie, but do not know how the story between Juan and Serena actually is.
Joni and Adit are both silent. They were busy with their respective thoughts, and there was only the silence of the night that accompanied the two for a short while.
“Why are you guys talking outside?” serena asked who was suddenly already standing in the doorway. Instead of answering, Joni and Adit stood up and pushed Serena's body slowly back into the house.
“What's up?” serena asked confusedly.
“It's dark outside, and you can't leave the house. From now on, you should be more careful and take good care of your pregnancy. You understand?!” joni to Serena.
Serena refused to dispute her husband's orders. He obediently complied, without asking much. Serena could feel something Joni and Adit were hiding from her. But he didn't want to ask anything.
Serena's pregnancy brought happiness and also added a cheerful atmosphere to her home. But besides that, there are other things that are feared by some family members. As a precaution against the occurrence of unwanted things, Joni makes new rules for Serena. Among them :
- A temporary stop from the world of models.
- Cannot leave the house unaccompanied.
not to leave the house when it is dark.
The three new rules made by Joni immediately got support from Maya, and of course also approved by Serena herself. Even the pregnant woman asked her husband to come home early every day since the rules for her were put in place. Joni did not refuse. Because then he had more time to take care of his wife.
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“Why don't I ever see her again? I've been to his shooting place, where he used to hang out with his friends and even his salon. But she is completely invisible!”
“Job! If this continues, I will really lose all my wealth and also my glory!”
“Can't! I need to find him again soon until I meet. This time I will ask for help on that warmth-crazed female demon! Only he can help me now. All my men are of no use. They're just a bunch of fools who're just after big paychecks, but not a workaholic.”
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