I'm taking you off, Mas!

I Miss You

In the corner of Central Jakarta is precisely the Tanah Abang Market area. The largest textile market in Southeast Asia. Afkar tried his luck at the place.

With the provision of experience that he had in the textile company that he had been in Afkar worked first. The man was trying to be a waitress in one of the biggest shops there. The wound on his leg had slowly recovered. Despite the differences from Afkar's gait, his path was slightly deformed due to the accident.

Afkar's attitude is friendly and firm and has enough skill in its field to make Afkar easily promote the materials sold in the store. The store owner does not need to teach Afkar, which materials are high quality and which are low. All are controlled by Afkar.

"Thank you, Mum. I'm satisfied shopping here because you always tell me the best material for me to buy" said One buyer who bought a lot of material for the uniforms of the teachers in his foundation.

"Together, Mom. Thank God if you are satisfied. Please return the food to this place. God willing I will help choose the material according to the quality you want," said Afkar to the buyer.

Hearing customer satisfaction directly makes the store owner feel proud to have employees like Afkar. The store he owned became crowded because many buyers asked Afkar for help to recover the best materials in the store.

"Kar" called Uda Malik, the shopkeeper.

"I, Sir!" Sahut Afkar as he walked over to the shop owner.

"It's for you." Uda Malik handed the envelope to Afkar.

"What is this, sir!" Afkar asked as he received the envelope handed to him.

"Bonus for you! Since you came to work with me, the sales turnover in this store has increased" said Uda Malik.

"Alhamdulillah, if the sales turnover is good, sir!"

" That's because ever since you worked with me! You understand the best ingredients on the market. You have also told me the best supplier at a hefty price to sell. So the revenue and turnover in my store increased." Uda Malik smiled happily. "It looks like you have a lot of experience in this field. Where did you work before?" Ask Uda Malik.

"I used to work in a textile factory, sir. Incidentally I am often in direct contact with the delivery and supply of materials. So I understand this" Afkar exclaimed. The man lied a little. Afkar hides the story of his past to Uda Malik. The past he buried deep.

The closing time of the shop has arrived. Afkar wants to go home. Riding his own two-wheeler, Afkar got to the rented house he rented with his sister and mother. Arriving home, Afkar quickly landed his butt in the front seat of the house.

"God, finally home!" Saying Afkar as he hops his leg.

"You're home, son!" Sapa Bu Nuri who suddenly came out of the house.

The woman looks old. He has not been a washing and scrub worker since Afkar worked. The woman is often sickly.

"Already, Mom!" Reply Afkar.

"Let me get you a drink first!" Bu Nuri was about to go back inside the house. But her steps stopped when she saw Mira coming with a glass of water in her hand.

"Mom sit down! I've brought some water for Mas Afkar" said Mira then put a cup of water he brought on the table.

"Tumben's home yet?" Afkar asked as he grabbed the water Mira gave him. "Alhamdulillah" he said as white water slid down the man's throat.

"Already, Mas. I came home early today. There is something I want to say to you," said Mira while staring at Afkar and Bu Nuri alternately.

"What, Mir?" Ask Afkar.

"You didn't say to mom, but we were together inside" said Bu Nuri.

"I'm waiting for Mas Afkar, Mom!"

"Yes already! What do you want to talk about the same, Mom?" Ask Afkar.

Mira seemed to take a slow breath as she was about to start talking.

"Later tonight did Doctor Renaldi's family come here?" Mira said hesitantly while lowering her head.

Bu Nuri furrowed her brows hearing him. The old woman did not understand the meaning of Mira's words. But not with Afkar, he smiled to hear it. Afkar had suspected that Renaldi would propose to Mira. Because Renaldi once spoke with Afkar two eyes if he was serious with Mira. And Afkar challenged him if it was serious to apply, no need to date because they both have experience in marriage. It's just that Renaldi brought an innate son from his late first wife.

"What time are they here?" Ask Afkar casually. He was not surprised like Bu Nuri.

"Mas let me marry him?"

Afkar nodded slowly.

"But you guys---,"

"Don't worry about me and mom! You have the right to continue your life, Dek! Me and Mom will be fine."

Evening day came. The Oun application went well. Mira and Renaldi's wedding plans will be implemented from the week after the proposal. Of course with a simple event as requested by Mira.

Renaldi's struggle towards Mira eventually leads to marriage. Both accept each other. Renaldi accepted the condition of Mira who was convicted of having difficulty having offspring but did not deny someday if there was a miracle the woman could get pregnant. Renaldi will bring his only child into their household. A princess who has always been close to Mira.

Afkar was relieved to see the happiness of his sister Mira. One by one their lives got better. Seeing the smile of his sister, Afkar remembered Dhiya and Shafa. Her daughter is currently far away across the continent and a woman who knows where she is. Afkar has not met him yet. The longing for the two women was always alone.

'What are you doing, son! Dad misses Dhiya. Pasha ... I miss your attitude, baby! When can we meet?'

Inner Afkar.

The longing that Afkar felt at this moment was immediately felt by Dhiya.

The beautiful girl who is currently sitting in elementary school also misses the figure of Afkar. Although all this time Dhiya filled with affection from Erza does not necessarily make Dhiya forget Afkar.

"Dad, Dhiya kangen!" Inner Dhiya. There's not much Dhiya can do. Want to complain to meet with Afkar earlier Dhiya understand where they are at this time. Dhiya is also the land how the condition of the bunda and Afkar. There was no further meeting after the legalization of custody moved to Yara. Since then, Dhiya has not met her father.

Especially now that Dhiya knows the condition of his mother who is pregnant young. Dhiya did not want to add to the burden of his mother's mind.

"Dhiy, why bother?" tegur Windi, the new neighbor who one country of origin with him. The girl brought the doll she had to a small garden that united their home.

"Ah, yes, why, Win?" Dhiya felt surprised by the reprimand from his new friend.

"Why are you silent? I've brought a doll for us to play at home - home!" exclaim Windi. "Yep, play again!" Take Windi.

"Come on!" Dhiya finally forgets his longing for Afkar. The girl is determined if big later she wants to be a hard worker like father and Papa Erza. He's the man he cares about right now.

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Elsewhere, Syafa sees Roni's friendship with a woman in a shopping mall.

The woman Syafa had known as a good friend of Roni. Since Syafa firmly fortifies his day for Roni. The man tries to open his heart to other women. And it worked. Roni's feelings slowly turned to Melani. His girlfriend who has always been there for Roni. Even Shafa knew the woman well.

Seeing the togetherness of Roni with Melani there is a feeling of jealousy in Syafa's heart. But Syafa quickly dismissed his jealousy. Syafa believes it is just a casual feeling because they are often together.

Shafa chose indifferently and went elsewhere to avoid them.

Syafa chose to seek out his more important needs. He did not want to linger outside the house considering the situation of Mr. Rio who needs his supervision. Currently, Mr. Rio is only left with one assistant at home.

Satisfied looking for the needs that Syafa is looking for again met with Roni and Melani. Now Syafa accidentally heard the conversation between the two of them. Shafa is behind them.

Shafa's forehead shriveled when he heard his name called by Melani.

"You're too concerned about Syafa, Mas. Our relationship has been going on for two months. But I see you as if there's no serious response to my papa's request!" Melani said to Roni. "If you're still heavy on Syafa, we better break up, Mas! You can continue to protect that woman." After speaking Melani was about to leave Roni but the man stopped her.

"Wait, Mel!Please hold on a little while. You can't leave them in this state. I ask for your understanding once again. I can't just let you go. You are always there for me! Are you going to leave when this feeling has anchored to you, Mel?" Roni tried to prevent Melani from leaving.

"But I feel like it means nothing to you, Mom! We better split up. You can consider the continuation of our relationship, Mas."

Syafa heard all the conversations of the lovers. He really did not think that he became a thorn in their relationship.

Shafa felt guilty again. Roni's loyalty was enough to get here. Syafa did not want to burden the man continuously. Now is the time for Syafa to see people who have been good to him so far happy with his partner including Roni.

"Wait!" Shafa cried as Melani was about to leave Roni.

Melani's steps came to a halt when she saw Syafa walking towards her.

"You don't have to separate just because of me" Syafa said.

Roni was a little surprised by Syafa's words.

"Fa, you have nothing to do with this!" Roni tried to cover it up.

"Mas Roni, Syafa has heard it all. Syafa is grateful because you have been very loyal to work with papa all this time. But Mas Roni couldn't sacrifice Mas's own feelings for me and papa. Roni deserves to be happy."

Syafa grabs Melani's hand and Roni's hand.

"Don't make me a barrier to your love to unite" Syafa said as he looked at Roni alternately to Melani.

Syafa takes off her hand from Roni. turning to Melani. "Mas Roni has sacrificed a lot over the years. I don't want him to sacrifice his own happiness to keep looking after my dad and me. I'm sure Mba Melan is her happiness." Syafa patted the back of Melani's hand gently. He turned to look at Roni. "From now on I release you from all his duties and work for the Wirawan family, Mas!"

Roni shook her head hearing that.

"You deserve to be happy, no need to worry about us both. Dad and I will be fine!" Shafa tries to convince Roni.

"But, Fa."

"Nothing but, Mom! Papa must agree with what I'm talking about right now. Be happy," said Syafa then he walked away leaving Melani and Roni who were still looking at him with a look of disbelief.

'I can live without holding hands with you, Mr. Roni. Thank you for being my life support all this time.'

Inner Syafa. He thought he would start living without Roni's intervention.enough all this time his life was always on his hands from the man.

Shafa continued walking away from Melani and Roni. He stopped his steps while outside the building.

Shafa leaned his body against the sturdy wall of the building. It was as if he was carrying the burden of life he was carrying right now. A life far from his former life.

Shafa hugged his own body. He closed his eyes. The shadow of Afkar who was tightly hugging his body and indulging him flashed through his mind.

'Mas Afkar, I miss you, Mas!'

Inner Syafa. It was hard to remember they were no longer together.

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To be continued