My Bow to the Destiny of Love

Realizing the mistake

Ardian re-entered after his affair with Bu Rani was completed. Dodit tailed behind Ardian in a respectful style. The man can really work together. The ghibran, who was still in the room, glanced at the two men who had just entered back into the room.

"It's over?" Zidane stared at his brother-in-law.

"Yes, Brother. The problem was a little. Bu Rani just did not understand the one sentence stated in the written agreement with Investors from China. There was a phone call from that guy, too. But, Bu Rani is less confident if you have to use Chinese. He's not good he said." Ardian and Dodit sat back on the sofa.

Ghibran curled his lips slightly as if belittling Ardian. "Can you use that language?" A question that suddenly came out of his mouth without any filter at all.

"God willing to be little." Ardian replied with a smile.

"Ardian won't be able to be appointed General Manager if he can't communicate with a stranger, Ghi. If you want to ask, ask the logical thing so that you are not ashamed of your own question."

Zidane's words were like a slap to Ghibran. The man instantly silent a thousand languages. His face was also flushed with embarrassment.

Actually Zidane also did not understand the question that Ghibran constantly asked from earlier. The file that the man brought will be discussed later at noon. Yesterday when Zidane signed, Ghibran said he understood. But now he is repeating the question that came out of the content of the file.

"Your wife is inside." Zidane looked at Ardian who looked wry.

"Eh, sorry Brother."

"It's only been a few minutes not seeing my wife looking worried like that."

"Ehehehe.. I thought Chay was in the bathroom, sister. But Adzra is also invisible, which is why I'm so wretched."

"Well.. Chay's? What kind of call is that." Ghibran is upset to hear Ardian's call to Chayra.

Zidane got up while breathing out violently. "Nobody wants to ask again, right, Ghi? You can get out now. We'll meet at lunch." Zidane raised his hand to hint for Ghibran to come out soon. He did not want to cause a commotion if his friend was still living in one room with Ardian.

Ghibran grabbed his file as it passed out. Today his patience is thoroughly tested to its roots.

Arriving at his room, Ghibran immediately sat at his desk. He twirled his body, contemplating the course of his life like this.

Ghibran POVs...

I took a few deep breaths. This chest feels tight to see the intimacy of a married couple in Zidane's room earlier. God, until when will I be like this. I want to move on, but why is it this hard. I used to be delirious about calling that woman's name.

Chayra Azzahras...

Why is your name so special in this heart. I often quarrel with my wife because of it. I admit I did marry my wife Lita just for an impingement. I was trying to love him. But, I haven't been able to do it until now. This heart still hurts when Zahra is happy with others.

Lita often complains because I rarely give her an inner living. How can I do that while the feeling of love and liking is not there at all for her. I want to laugh at my stupidity. I even look childish as Zidane always told me.

Zidane's act of expelling me was also good if I think. If I were still there, I wouldn't know what would happen. Maybe I'll vent my annoyance at Ardian. Maybe I'll punch him so mad at me. He has taken away the woman of my soul mate. If I could, I'd have kidnapped Zahra and forced her to be my wife.

Hahaha, I laughed at what I thought. Totally bonkers. It's fitting that Zidane says I'm crazy, stupid, childish and the kind of parable he mentioned to me. I do look like that. I became like this because of her sister. If Zahra had not left me married to someone else, I would not have been like this.

Astagfirullahal'adzim, because of my foolishness the innocent woman who was the victim. I'm sorry Lita. I have no intention of hurting you. This fragile state of the heart that makes you hurt.

Pov Author...

Ardian says goodbye to Zidane after Chayra awakens. Chayra repeatedly apologized for falling asleep. Actually Ardian did not bother about it, but Chayra did not feel good to Dodit. In any case, Dodit took his time on his plan which either benefited or only inflicted harm.

"We're saying goodbye, brother. Sorry if our arrival interfered with Brother's work."

"If ever, I don't get distracted. But if you're like this every day, I'm gonna kick you out before you get into this room."

"You love your wife so much that you're willing to sacrifice hours just to keep her company here."

"Tumben he wants to come here, brother. That's why I dare to wear my hours. If he wants to be like this every day, like Brother Zidane said."

"Ok. Then you guys be careful on the road. Don't forget if you've come back from the honeymoon that I don't know how many times."

Dodit held back a smile. Did not expect that the acting that was delivered impromptu produced satisfactory results.

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Zidane knocked on the door of Ghibran's room as lunchtime arrived. "Ghi, we'll have lunch first."

"You go first, I just finished ablution' haven't prayed."

"I'm waiting for you here until you finish praying."

Ghibran exited the room after ten minutes of Zidane waiting. "Sorry to keep you waiting a long time."

"It's no problem."

"Have your guests left?"

Zidane nodded. "I wouldn't call you if they were still here. You know what, Ghi?"

"What?"

"Your reaction was overreacting. You shouldn't have slammed the door. Moreover, you have underestimated Ardian like before. Don't underestimate him too much, Ghi. You don't know if he has an advantage that you don't have. In my opinion, you only excel in the field of religious sciences."

"I taught him when he was at XYZ University, Zidane. He was active in class, I admit. Continually, he always asked if there was material that he did not understand. But, sometimes he also irritates me for asking too many questions."

"Heh, it's appropriate that he didn't dare to chim in with your words when you made fun of his call to Ayra earlier. You are his teacher." Zidane mangosteen. "But you showed an arrogant attitude earlier. You're overreacting to everything."

"You know for yourself, Zidane. I can never be ordinary when it comes to Chayra Azzahra."

"You learn, Ghi. You should fight for happiness with your wife. Not envying the happiness of others. Especially that one. It looks very obvious that you are jealous to see my sister together. You are really weird. Having a wife is not treated well. If I were Lita, I would have left you. Why am I living with a person who is only physically here, but his heart and feelings drift somewhere."

"I'm sorry, Zidane. I realize what I'm doing is wrong. I'm fighting for Lita. I will try to repair my relationship with him again. I hope he will forgive my stupidity."

"May God immediately remove the trace of Ayra in your heart."

"Aamiin. thanks for the prayer, man. You are my best friend."

"Once, we eat now. Facing the tension you were in when I met Ardian makes me have to eat more now."

"Ghibran knitted his brows in confusion. "What connection?"

"My energy is drained a lot because you're behaving unnaturally. I repeatedly took a deep breath because of your attitude earlier."

Ghibran finally just melengos. Only his hands were busy folding the sleeves of his shirt before he started eating.

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