Lost Unreplaced

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regret cannot be changed, either love or guilt is felt, but the pain is real in Ilyas after knowing Zahra will soon be married.

"Assalamu'alaikum Ara. Can we meet?" ask Ilyas in a short message.

one minute to one hour there was no reply, until lunch arrived Zahra replied to Ilyas' message, and confirmed their meeting.

"sorry, I was busy earlier.yeah will tell us where we met." replied Zahra after asking Brian's permission.

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"Assalamu'alaikum Ara. sorry to keep you waiting, but I'm the one who wants to meet."

greet Ilyas as soon as he entered the meeting place restaurant.

"i know you're busy." replied Zahra with a smile.

" How are you? I'm sorry I didn't recognize you then. If I had known, I'd have married you right away."Ilyas spoke with regret that could not be hidden from his face.

"nothing, maybe it's my fault for not telling me that time either." Zahra also felt guilty not frankly during the meeting.

"yes you deserve it, for my mistakes in the past.sorry."

"i've forgiven you. Now we order something, pity the waiting mother." Zahra tries to divert Ilyas from the shadows.

"well, what message do you want?" ask Ilyas at last.

Ilyas orders food while Zahra only drinks.

they eat and drink while talking.

"But I'm sorry and Ara forgives but the guilt and regret remain.Thank you for forgiving me and good luck. Please allow me to be a friend or friend if you please." Ilyas tried to let Zahra go.

"yes, let's be friends again." Zahra who could not bear to see the twinkle of hope in the eyes of Ilyas also confirmed the wishes of Ilyas.

"no matter what, as long as I was friends with him he always took care of me. I just explained to Brother Brian." Inner Zahra.

"no, I still have other interests. Thank you." subtly reject Zahra.

"yes I did, I first then.Thank you for forgiving me and making me my best friend again.that makes me relieved." Ilyas smiled and passed away leaving Zahra.

after Ilyas left Zahra drove his car to the orphanage.

"Assalamu'alaikum." greet Zahra as soon as he arrived in front of the Panti, and found some children playing.

"Vaalaikumsalam. Brother Zahra. Why did you just come here?" all the children ran and hugged Zahra one by one while crucifying her hands.

"lady busy, baby, sorry." Zahra looked at all the children with eyes glazed with pity.she understood the sense of loss they felt. Because in the past Zahra would accompany them all day, even teaching them to write or read and tell stories.

"hey don't be sad. Look brother has something in the car, let's take it but remember don't grab ya." Zahra led all the children to his car. There Zahra gave toys and books.they brought all the luggage Zahra into the Panti and took turns reading and playing it.

zahra's smile rose to see all the Panti children gathered while joking with laughter.

"Assalamu'alaikum Mother, how are you?" Zahra approached Mother Panti.

"Waalaikumsalam kak. good news.how are you and your family?"

"Alhamdulillah Good of all Mothers."

"thank goodness then. oh yes all the wedding preparations are almost ready all, let's show Mother.goods times there are to be added." Mother Panti brought Zahra to the place to be used for Zahra's wedding.

"it's really beautiful Mother. Thank you, sorry for bothering you."

"don't say so son. This is all the wishes of Mother. hopefully later become the same family, happy always.number of wounds and sadness that you have experienced all this time." Look at the sadness emanated on the face of Mother Panti when remembering all that Zahra experienced.

"Mother. during this time Ara was very happy. moreover there was Mother and all the wingless angels who always accompanied Ara like and sorrow." Zahra hugged and stroked Mother Panti's back.they continued their journey and continued to discuss the wedding preparations.

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Assalamu'alaikum all. sorry its updates are rare. thanks to those who have been faithfully waiting and giving likes and comments.