My Ottoman Girl

Tears of my beloved 2

In the breeze in the backyard of Aygul's house the five of us fell silent. Only the gurgling sound of fish pond water could be heard. The birds voice sounds sweet in the ears

Amca Farouq continues her story.

" After Aygul left for Egypt to prepare for graduation, we began to receive terror from business partners who knew that Aygul was the daughter of our Adoption. He's a pretty tough guy in Turkey his wealth is very much. Almost all lines of business in his master. Unfortunately, he also has a lot of wives. He proposed to Aygul with a threat that if not accepted would tell our business partners that Aygul was not our biological child. And it will destroy the business we have pioneered for years. "

Teyze Hafsah cried as she stroked Aygul's head. My hands clenched furiously, the turmoil of anger in my heart made me want to scream out anger.

"Amca finally made a deal with Mr. Brendon the old bandit to wait for Aygul to finish his lecture first until S2"

Aygul interrupted his father's words

" When we started S1 graduation, I asked you to elope with Fiz. You refused and chose to end our relationship"

I was stunned to hear Aygul's revelation that deeply touched my soul.

" It's not that I'm resisting your wishes Ay. I just asked for time to organize my life. With what can I support you and our family if we are rash to elope. "I said to give a defense and an answer that I have been waiting for.

"However, you never give any certainty to it. So when Baba told me about Mr. Brendon's threat I had darkened my eyes. I can't let the parents who've been babysitting me since I was a baby suffer. I am also willing to accept the old Brendon proposal, but do you still remember the last time we finished graduation S1? I keep asking you to take me away from Turkey. Because I've given you an excuse that if we don't get married I'll be betrothed. But you let me go with the old man" he said in tears

"Continue darling.what happened so you could be wretched like this?" ask me curious.

Teyze Hafsah's turn spoke up.

" When Aygul finished applying by Mr. Brendon. Aygup's biological family heard the news. They were very angry and thought we were selling Aygul. Kandung Aygul's brother who is now a policeman came to our house. We were still living in Istanbul at the time. She came with Baba and her two older brothers again. We had an argument with Emran and Mr. Murad. But Aygul explained that it was all his sincerity to avoid danger for us.

Even Aygul asked Baba Murad for his blessing. Finally Baba Murad approved even though with a heavy heart but not with the three siblings Aygul who did not want his sister to be the wife of the old bandot.

Unexpectedly the arrival of Kandung Aygul's parents was heard by Mr. Brendon and he was afraid that his marriage with Aygul failed so he intended to kidnap Aygul when he left for college to teach.

It just so happened that Emran was about to pick Aygul up at the campus because he wanted to seduce Aygul to cancel his marriage to Brendon. Before Emran made it into the campus, 2 Brendon boys drugged Aygul as he was about to walk to the parking lot of his car. Emran immediately contacted the authorities and he himself chased after Brendon's car. In short, Emran and some police managed to catch up to Brendon's car and because the old bandit did not want to lose Aygul he intended to jump from the top of the ravine with his car.

At that time the car that drove Brendon fell to the bottom of the ravine and Brendon could not save his life. Fortunately, God loves my daughter very much. Shortly before the car exploded, he was evacuated by Emran and the police and medical team. But Malang both his legs numb due to squeezed front seat. And the doctor declared him paralyzed"

" I've been in a wheelchair for 2 years. And I had to leave campus because of my condition like this. I asked Baba to move to Izmir so I could calm down erasing all those bitter memories. " Say Aygul closes Teyze's story.

" I'm sorry Fiz. I dare not tell you about Aygul's situation. I actually knew from the beginning since I married Elif 5 years ago. I sympathize with Aygul, so I will also keep his feelings from getting hurt again. Even the Emir has sworn not to tell this let you know the real situation" Syafri finally opened his voice.

I sat down holding both of his hands. Pity, haru, anger and sadness mixed into one. I felt angry with myself because all this time I thought of another with Aygul. I did not know he suffered so much.

" I'm sorry, honey. I don't know if that's what happened to you. You yourself have never been frank with me. You just insist on eloping. All my life I've wanted to have a marriage blessed by our parents. Not by running like that. That's why I let you go, baby. Sorry for me "

"I've forgiven you for a long time, Fiz. I also felt guilty for not daring to tell the truth. I'm afraid to make you stay away from me because in reality I'm just an adopted child of my parents" he replied, holding both hands tightly.

" So you two are still in love? " ask Syafri

I nodded my head for sure but Aygul shook his head. I was stunned and could not believe what I saw.

" Why Ay? Don't you love me anymore? " Many of you demand

He looked away and let go of his hand.

I was shocked to hear an answer I never thought possible.

I sighed in search of the strength to convince the girl before me.

" As long as my breath is still there and as long as I'm alive. No matter if you are healthy or paralyzed, my love will not change. From the moment we love until this moment. Even to this day I have never sought a replacement for you. You're the only Aygul I love." I said, turning his face towards me.

Baba and Anne could only look at us with mixed feelings.

"I'll take care of you. I'm gonna find the best doctor in the world to cure you baby" I said sure

Aygul suddenly laughed while crying.

" Did you think my parents Baba Farouq and Baba Murad did not act to seek treatment in the world? They've all been trying to heal me, Fiz. But none of them have succeeded. Then which other doctor in the world would you look for me? "

I was silent for a moment then I looked at his two foster parents. Then I said firmly.

" Do Amca and Teyze believe in the Power of Allah SWT? Have you lost hope in Allah Aygul? "

" You alone on the verge of death can be saved by God, especially just to heal you. Allah is the Greatest, the Almighty God who will move your legs again! Trust baby. I'm just asking you to believe. If God had not allowed your feet to walk again, God willing I would have kept you company until these eyes were closed and death separated our bodies"

I said convince Aygul.

Teyze cried roaring with grief. I saw Amca also approaching me and patting me on the shoulder slowly.

" Amca let me ask Aygul to be my wife. Let me love and take care of him with all my love and affection" I said, asking Amca Farouq for permission.

I didn't think she was holding me tightly and full of feeling as tears rolled down my shirt.

" Amca bless you, son. However

you have to convince Aygul to accept you" he said wisely

I walked up to Aygul who lowered his head. I rubbed his head affectionately and in a low voice I asked for his return

"Honey. I love you once and for the rest of my life. Let me marry you. I will love you unconditionally" I said again

" What about your family? especially your parents. surely he would not have a disabled son-in-law like me and I also do not want to make them bear the shame" he said sobbing.

" No Aygul. Parents are very wise. He will accept you. Believe me, even my father told me to get married" I said, continuing to convince him.

In my heart I also firmly believe in the wisdom of my parents who never distinguish the status and state of a person.

" Later tonight try to talk to both of your parents. Tell me about my true circumstances. If they can accept me with a chest of air then I am willing to accept your proposal. " At last the sentence I was about to say came out of his lips.

" Well tonight I'll talk to both of my parents. And if he approves. I hope I get your answer tomorrow morning. And if I can before I go back to Indonesia, I'll marry you religiously first. " I said again.

The four people were shocked to hear my decision. But I had made up my mind to marry Aygul after my parents approved of me.

After finishing talking with the family Aygul and after the afternoon maakn who had been to the afternoon. We headed to our hotel to stay. Syafri looks happy her efforts to deliver me Aygul house brings happiness to her heart