
Eight months later
"Allahu akbar Allahu akbar, La ilahailallah." The man completed the lafaz azan with a full day. She softly chanted it with a beautiful and loving tone in the ears of the baby. There was a drop of tears that trickled down, as Ray pitted the beloved princess. There's a sense of de javu, like nine years ago. When he raped their first son in America. Adding to the longing for the boy who was now somehow as big as he grew.
Lustful, happy, full of gratitude. They were so happy with the presence of their second baby. The nine-year wait seemed like nothing to Ray and Medina. Like a long drought in the rain, their hearts were cool because of Micah's presence.
Mikhaila Azzahra, the name Medina chose for her beloved daughter. The beautiful 3.2 kg baby was born normally, without surgery. The opening process is also quick. At twelve o'clock in the evening Medina began to feel a contraction, and at two o'clock in the morning baby Micah had already seen the beautiful world.
Ray was so grateful that his son and wife survived without anything. His heart was born healthy and perfect. After the panic in the middle of the night, Medina felt the pain of going into labor. Fortunately, the beautiful baby was born easily, as if he did not want to hurt his mother.
Baby Micah is white, round eyes and a nose that is not too sharp like his mother. Only his lips were like Ray, the father. A baby that is a gift from God, like a cactus tree in the middle of a scorching desert. Able to save a thirsty traveler in the midst of a barren field. Because the baby was able to help Ray and Medina out of her slump and grief.
Everyone was happy with the presence of the beautiful baby Micah. Keira also comes to Medina's house more and more to play with the cute baby.
Mother sometimes comes to visit Bandung, to meet her granddaughter. But never stayed over, because her son-in-law Larissa was also pregnant. Larissa is the wife of Alif, Alif has been married for a year and is now waiting for the birth of their first child.
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That afternoon the weather was so shady. Not too hot, but not too rainy. Blowing wind adds comfort to just a walk. Many take advantage of the moment on the weekend to take a leisurely walk or play in the park.
Ray and Medina are also baby Micah. Now the three of them were walking in a park near the compound. Baby Micah is three months old. The baby sleeps in the baby stroller soundly. Micah seemed so comfortable and enjoyed the afternoon walk.
Medina and Ray purposely took a walk there while waiting for the breaking of the fast. The plan is they will break their fast outside, with the Arif and Kia families.
"Look at Me! Our daughter sleeps well." Ray looked at his little girl with love. He sat crouching in front of Micah's stroller.
"Yes Mas. The air this afternoon is comfortable. There are many people here but not too noisy. So Micah seemed very comfortable, " said Medina, who was sitting on a park bench, smiling happily.
"Uh, papa's son is so fat. It's so strong, isn't it, kid? Until Papa is no longer loved by Mama," joked Ray. Ray floated a seductive glance at his wife.
"Apaan sih Mas. Hayoo, fasting remembers fasting," said Medina pinching Ray's stomach while enduring embarrassment. Afraid of being heard by others in the park.
"Hehehe, kidding me," said Ray.
"Here you go, don't ruin this happy moment. The more we remember Adam. The more pain it becomes difficult to disappear. Maybe it's time to forget Adam. Let's just pray that Adam's brother is okay and soon gather with us."
"Yes Amiinn. But Adam could never disappear from Mas's heart, Me."
"Yes Mas. Me know, Me also felt the same way that Mas Ray felt."
They agreed not to take their wounds back. Pray and expect as necessary. Ray and Medina do not want baby Micah to be a victim of their selfishness. Now the most important thing is to look after and raise the baby Micah who is in plain sight.
Without them noticing there were two pairs of eyes staring intently at the three of them from earlier. It had been about fifteen minutes the two men were standing not far from where Medina and Ray were. One with a mocking look and the other a nine-year-old looking with teary eyes. Missing, sad, disappointed, envious of being one. Adam could not clearly hear his parents' conversation. But seeing the affection they gave to his sister, made the boy's heart ache.
They are Adam and Inspiration. Ilham was forced to comply with Adam's request to return to Indonesia, according to his promise. Because his grandson was constantly whining for him to come home. Adam ran away from home. Fortunately, Mr. Teguh was able to find the boy. If the boy gets lost in the country, I don't know what will happen to him. So Ilham chose to give up and obey the wishes of his grandson.
Adam looked at the three people without blinking. His parents were so happy even without him. Especially now that he has been replaced with a cute and sweet little baby. Adam thought it appropriate that his mother and father did not look for him. Or did his mother throw it away on purpose? Adam's head thought of all the negative possibilities.
Adam was sad and disappointed. Apparently his departure had no effect on his father and mother. Apparently the love of mom and dad is no longer there. Now only the pain felt by the handsome boy. He has been replaced, he is no longer in their hearts. It was wasted, and no longer needed.
The boy immediately wiped his tears.
"Opa, let's just go home" said the boy in a tone full of bitterness. Adam was disappointed, really disappointed, drowned his longing.
"Going home? To your great-great-grandmother's house?" tanya Ilham smiled inwardly.
"No! Just go to Opa's house." The boy turned his back and got into the car first.
"Now you are satisfied? You've seen it for yourself. Are your mother and father saddened by your passing? Do you think your mom and dad are looking for you? In fact, now you've been replaced by that little baby. Your mom and dad are no more for you. If they intend to find you, already from two years ago you are with them," said Ilham tried to influence his grandson.
Inspiration smiled to see Adam clenching his hand. Which means Adam ate the bait he spread. Inspiration believes Adam now hates Ray and Medina.
"Mama, your Papa is evil. Adam hates you." The boy cried.