
"Diah.. Istigfar Nak. " said Old Mak trying to calm Nadia who continued to cry sobbing.
"The strong yes... Diah must be strong for the sake of the child who is being born.. All of this was a trial for Diah.. God willing all there will be wisdom" said Mak Tua advised.
Nadia silently did not answer. He was still late in his cries that were so heartbreaking that he finally fell asleep with the position still leaning on the shoulders of Old Mak.
Old Mak then held tightly to Mak Nadia's finger to give her strength and spirit.
As if to convince Mak that they will be fine.
Mak just nodded slowly with a line of smiles then returned the grasp of Old Mak even tighter.
"Thank you" he said slowly to Old Mak.
They finally arrived at the apartment ahead of the magrib.
Mak Tua and Bang Sugi immediately say goodbye after driving them to the apartment.
Nadia rushed to take a bath and did the magrib prayer.
After the prayer, Nadia returned to crying so she expressed all her hurt feelings on the prayer mat that spanned in a quiet and dim room.
"Create Me O ALLAH.. Always save me.. Give Me your guidance, O ALLAH.. If this is your test, give me the patience and strength to go through it hard.. But if this is your wrath for all the sins I have committed, I ask for forgiveness, O ALLAH... Forgive Me.. Forgive all the sins I have committed.. Aamin Ya Robbal a'lamiin." she said in tears.
Then he laid his body still wrapped in mucena on his prayer mat.
But not long ago he lay down, sounding the same voice Mak from outside like being angry.
Nadia rushed out of the room to take a look.
It appears that Mak is trying to expel Mr. Rafiq who crouches hugging Mak's legs, begging for mercy.
Nadia approaching.
Mr. Rafiq stands up.
"Republica..." A hard slap landed on Rafiq's right cheek.
" Brother out of here or Diah and Mak out?!" nadia shouted without regard to the bruises on the corner of Mr Rafiq's lips due to his loud slap.
"Good..Brother is going out.. But Please.. This brother promise is the last time you see Diah and Mak.. So please allow Brother to be here for a moment." said Mr. Rafiq while grimacing with pain.
"What else does Brother want? Aren't we done? isn't it enough to make Diah suffer?" nadia started crying.
Mr. Rafiq is down.
"Abang apologizes.. Forgive Brother.. My brother is a bad man and does not deserve Diah.. Brother is here to bring all this back" said Mr Rafiq putting a parcel on the table.
"Please ask Diah to accept it and not to reject it. This is all you can love as a responsibility for your brother to Diah and our future children who are in the womb of Diah" he said a little more stammered.
Nadia silently did not answer.
She sat on the couch not far from them.
While Nadia still stood glued with a puddle of tears that were as strong as her resistance.
"Board please this time.. Pleases.. Allow Brother to greet our baby candidate.. Just once... Brother promised after this Brother will go from before Diah and Mak.. My brother promised never to appear again in front of Diah without Diah's permission. Just this once.. Brother please!!" said Mr. Rafiq then stepped a little forward, approaching Nadia who did not answer in the slightest.
Slowly Mr. Rafiq crouched down right in front of Nadia's stomach which seemed to be getting bigger.
With trembling put his hands on Nadia's stomach wrapped in mucus.
"Hey.. Assalamualaikum baby dear.. Papa apologizes for everything that happened because of Papa.. You are healthy, my son in the belly of my mother.. You are strong, don't be naughty... Papa loves you very much, son.. Papa loves you guys so much.. Forgive Papa.. Take care of Mama.. I love you.." said Mr. Rafiq whispering in Nadia's stomach with a voice that shook violently resisting his cries.
Long stomach pecking Nadia.
How I really want to stand up and apologize and hug Nadia who is so loved.
But that's not possible anymore.
As powerful as Mr. Rafiq stood up to withstand the pain of his heart.
Nadia was silent.
Her tears started to flow slowly.
But he can stand.
Mr. Rafiq then walked towards Mak.
Grabbing both hands and kissing her.
"I'm sorry Rafiq Mak.. Rafiq has disappointed Mak.. Rafiq failed to fulfill Rafiq's promise... Titip Nadia and our son Mak.. Forgive Rafiq" Rafiq said in tears, kissing both hands of his former father-in-law.
"I hate you!!!" mak replied while hitting Rafiq's back repeatedly expressing his frustration and disappointment.
"Abang says... Assalamualaikum" said Mr Rafiq again before leaving the apartment.
Nadia's cries spilled in Mak's arms.
Mak also hugged Nadia.
"Diah knows you still love Diah, but why did you divorce Diah Mak?? We will soon have children.. But Brother really left Diah Mak.. Though Diah just need an apology Brother and say if he regrets and wants to go back to Diah.. Diah must have forgiven her, Mak.. Diah loves her very much Mak." said Nadia sobbing in Mak's arms.
Mak can't say anything.
Yes, so understand the pain of the child just his puppet.
I let Nadia express all her disappointment in her cries.
Mak just keeps stroking Nadia's back to strengthen her.