Just a Bond

Rifka Make a move

"O Allah, why should there be such a problem in the family of the servant?" dad's moaning, adding to my regret.

He turned towards Najwa who was sitting to his left, forcing his daughter to face him. "Najwa .. O Allah, you deserve to be thinner, son. Surely every day you always burden your mind to forget to pay attention to your health." Dad pulled Najwa's body and hugged her. "Why didn't you ever tell Dad? You know I'm always worried about you."

My heart felt more pain hearing it. Remembering how Dad said yesterday, I .. ah, I don't know what else to say. I am getting messed up, especially not a word has been said from Najwa's mouth. She just cried in my arms.

Mas Gibran who had moved to the right side of Dad, replaced the position of Rifka earlier, patiently trying to calm him by stroking his back.

Reza Mas? He was silent, not knowing what was on his mind. Ever since our secret was revealed, she was the most angry and very expressive. Or maybe he does not want to get out of control which will end up making things worse and Dad's situation gets worse. Ah, I remembered that before we came home, Dad was not okay.

O God, how guilty I am to him.

"Why should Rifka, Farhan? Wh why? Didn't you think about Najwa's feelings? He always gave in to his sister that one time, and now you are ...."

I couldn't hear Dad's moans and Najwa's weeping was becoming more and more obvious. I don't know the real reason she was crying. I immediately moved from my seat, lowered my body and rested in front of Dad.

"I'm sorry, Dad. I never knew Rifka wasn't Dad's only child. That's why I'm applying that condition to you and Mommy because I think she's a Rifka."

Oh my god, how bad I've been all this time.

"Before marriage, is there still a meeting between you? You should know who you're getting married to! Why not just cancel the wedding if it ends up like this?!"

It was my fault for putting too much ego forward and listening too much to Rifka at that time. I should have retreated immediately, but I instead came forward with the intention of taking revenge on Najwa. Argha!

Dad broke his embrace from Najwa, then turned to me again. Then, unexpectedly, Dad's hand had already grabbed my right cheek, leaving behind a heat and pain running down my cheek. Spontaneously, the women who were there shouted in shock.

"Excession!" snarl. I even almost fell due to the strong slap of Dad earlier. I can only improve my sitting position while holding my cheek. "I'm disappointed in you, Farhan!"

"Dad, already. I'm calm, yeah. Let Gibran help you take care of this problem" said Mas Gibran, pulling the body of a disgruntled father beating me.

"How can you calm down? He's been hurting Dad's daughter, Gibran. Your sister was hurt by this irresponsible man!" point at it with a flash of anger clearly visible from the look in his eyes.

I just found out that Dad could be this angry. But how else? Everyone has this side. Which parent is not angry to see their child hurt?

"Don't blame Mas Farhan, Dad."

World war is about to happen!

I let out a heavy sigh when I heard Rifka speaking. My gut tells me it won't help solve my problem.

Justright. A moment after that, I saw the movement of Father who turned towards his fourth daughter sitting down.

Ah, what does Rifka really want by saying that to Dad?

I saw Dad's face darken. He looked at his daughter sharply.

"Rifka, what's in your brain?"

"I'm not willing to let Madam Najwa be happy with Mas Farhan, while I suffer with my marriage."

I saw Dad, Mas Gibran and Mas Reza closing their eyes. I'm sure they must be in shock. Let alone them, I was so shocked to see the other side of the person I once liked. I ....

"What has ruined your mind, son? I didn't think you'd go that far to your own brother."

God, I can't see my in-laws. He looks very hit, tears continue to pour out from the corner of his eye. Her voice that was shaking in between her cries made me really not know what else to do.

"What's Najwa's fault with you? Why do you always envy him? Don't you realize that you've been giving up so much for you? I'm disappointed in you, Rifka."

Today, I just realized who Rifka and Najwa really are. Although brothers, they are two people who are inversely proportional in terms of personality.

"Either that. Because Ma'am Najwa always relented, Dad was more attentive with Ma'am Najwa and unfortunately he always got what I wanted without having to fight hard. A good destiny is always on his side, while I am not. Destiny is never fair."

Look response. If Najwa could only cry, she dared to fight her father's angry gaze, even to the point of daring to argue. Hearing those words I could conclude that he was less than grateful for what he had all along. Oh God, why did I realize who Rifka is now?

"Dad thought I accepted Mas Rifki from the heart? Notwithstanding. It was all because of Najwa. He always gave up on me, but what did he get? Which he can always be better than me. Attention Mas Reza, Mas Gibran, Dad, attention Bu Rahma until he wants him to be Mas Farhan's wife. I'm sick, Dad, because Mas Farhan—'s parents were not the first people I liked— - they didn't want me."

One thing that made me salute Rifka, from the way she dared to express her feelings. Even with the condition of crying, he could express all of his heart without being constrained in the slightest.

"Absolutely I told you that I don't like you, Rifka? How do you know that I want Najwa to be my daughter-in-law?" scowl Mother suddenly.

I turned my attention to my mother for a moment. I don't know what's underpinning Mother to join the open voice. After that, I turned my eyes to Rifka. It's magical! He who seemed emotional from earlier, immediately silent to hear the voice of Mother.

"Although it is true because of the problem that you do not like, is it necessary to hurt your mother? Destroying my son's household? Farhan never told me that he likes you. You also don't seem to be trying to take my heart if you really like my son."

I just kept quiet.

"Lucky it wasn't you that Farhan married. I don't know what my relationship with Farhan would be like if I ended up marrying you. You're very good at inciting people apparently. I remember Farhan's strange behavior after coming home from his application at that time. It must be because I met you."

"Mother, already," leerai Father.

"I wouldn't want to see Najwa happy. If I'm not happy with Mas Rifki, that means they can't be happy either."