Istikharah Love Jibril Emerson

Chapter #22 - The One Enthroned In The Heart

"Jibril, are you also jealous if another man sees my beauty?"

Jibril who was at the helm of such a question could only gawk, he looked at Eliza for a moment then he turned his gaze to Aira and Zenwa who were currently staring at Jibril with an unusual gaze. It was as if the two of them were impatiently waiting for Jibril's reply.

Eliza gave the same look, she was nervous but also impatient to know Jibril's answer. It made Jibril's heart beat faster than usual, especially when his gaze returned with a sad Eliza gaze.

"Jibril...?" call Eliza because she won't answer.

"Ac-"

"It must be jealous, Auntie," Tanvir interrupted suddenly from Jibril's words. "Everyone's house gets jealous easily, grandpa, papa, om Arsyad, Tanvir, Om Jibril too. Everything is easily jealous, so grandma, Mama, Aunt Aira and Livia can not have a boy friend," said Tanvir at length who made Jibril jerk the child's nose with anxiety.

While Eliza who heard Tanvir's reply was delighted, her eyes sparkled again and she could not help but smile on her lips.

"Darling, can't interrupt an adult's speech!" reprimand Zenwa gently but also appear firm.

"Om Jibril's answer was long gone, Ma" replied Tanvir in self-defense.

"That bill, he answered for a long time" Eliza said. "Thank you, kid. You've helped answer, but I want to hear the answer from Jibril," Eliza said, making Jibril appear stumbling.

Aira looked at her brother as if to signal that Jibril would not answer Eliza's question or dodge it. While Jibril was really confused what to answer, because obviously he was jealous if there were other people close to Eliza. But what right does it have to be jealous? Eliza is the only woman who fills her heart, not the companion of her life. But... Isn't love a much stronger reason to be jealous?

Moreover, Eliza had reigned in her heart without permission.

"If you were my wife, I would be very jealous" replied Jibril.

If you become a wife? Eliza smiled faintly at Jibril's unexpected answer, a simple, elegant and meaningful answer.

Aira himself breathed a sigh of relief because Jibril gave a fairly neutral answer, he was also happy to see Eliza who she was.

" Oh yeah, why are you jealous of Livia, boy? He's your sister, not your partner" Eliza told Tanvir.

"Who's your partner's grandfather, auntie?" Tanvir asked back which made Eliza immediately frown.

"Yes grandma" answered Eliza.

"Who is the partner of the father?" ask Tanvir again. Now it was not only Eliza who was confused, Aira, Zenwa and Jibril also looked confused. What else did the boy want to say?

"Yes mama's partner" replied Eliza.

"Who is her partner's sister?" eliza laughed as she understood where Tanvir was talking.

"Sister, is that it?" kekeh Eliza's. Others also laughed, finally some patiently answered the ravings of Tanvir in addition to his own father.

"Eh, kid. I'm smart, but brother and sister can not be a partner who can be jealous," Eliza replied.

"Can dong, Tanvir same Livia neh," replied Tanvir did not want to lose which made Zenwa grimace, while Aira and Jibril could only laugh a little. Unlike the case with Eliza who is getting anxious because the boy does not seem to want to lose, stubborn as well, he thought.

"Eliza, you won't win if you argue with her" Jibril warned.

"Great, yeah. She's her son's smart," praised Eliza sincerely. "Don't be later if it's been passed on Livia will be proposed to the boy," he added.

"No, Tanvir is so because he does not have a sister while he really wants a sister" said Zenwa.

Not long after their order came, Eliza looked happy as well as the two boys.

"It's still hot" Jibril said as he pushed a plate of pasta on Eliza.

"Thank you, you do understand" Eliza said with a wink that made Jibril laugh.

Aira and Zenwa again threw gazes at each other, it was not easy to make Jibril laugh. However, for some reason the simple words of Eliza actually managed to make Jibril smile and laugh. In fact, Aira felt that her brother was no longer like her brother.

While eating, Jibril and Eliza chatted a lot. Of course also with Tanvir and Livia who chatted ria about their school and their friends. Eliza who heard the story of the two children looked gloomy, in fact she also missed school, playing and doing assignments with her friends. Eliza still did not dare.

"What's wrong?" Jibril asked who noticed Eliza's face.

"It's okay," Eliza replied with a stiff smile.

After she finished eating, Eliza wanted to call Darrel to pick her up. However, Aira invites Eliza home together. Of course Eliza will not refuse, because then she has more time with Jibril even though not just alone.

***

While on the other hand, Shalwa contacted both of her parents to inform her of her rejection of the arranged marriage they arranged. Initially, both of Shalwa's parents were a little urgent but this time Shalwa insisted on refusing.

"At least, let me rearrange my heart, Ummi," Shalwa said.

"Ummi just pity you, baby," replied the mother from across the phone.

"If Ummi does pity me, please give me a little time" Shalwa said.

He heard his mother sigh long before finally saying, "Yes, it's up to you. But Farid agreed, he said he liked you a long time ago, Shalwa."

Shalwa gave a faint smile to hear his mother's words because many have said that Farid likes Shalwa, but apparently it is not that easy to accept others even though the person loves him if there is still another person's name in his heart.

Now Shalwa understood why Jibril had to be honest with her, because lying to yourself was so difficult, it was harder than lying to others.