Mystery of Small Shoes

15

A sense of relief is always felt Sarah every time after talking with Mother Aisyah. From him he always gets enlightenment for every problem in his life. Although at first disagreed with Sarah who wanted Fabio's existence to be covered from Rizal, Aisyah's mother finally agreed to it after hearing the plea and the reason why she wanted to do it.

Sarah's past memories at the parlour with Aisyah's mother are always sweet memories. From him also Sarah learned to always be sincere and kind to the Almighty.

"Ma, we're going to the orphanage again sometime, huh? Bio wants to meet Aisyah's grandmother with Bio's friends."

"Yes, God willing, my dear. But now Bio bobo first. It's night, tomorrow will want to learn with Mother Arini!"

Fabio obeyed his mother and soon fell asleep. He saw Fabio's face, then stroked his head.

"Mama will make sure your fate is not like your mother. Mama will fight hard to make you happy" said Sarah Lirih.

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All charity-themed posts have been submitted by every author on the editorial team. Today the entire author is back to work as directed by the team leader. Sarah began to do it by doing research and collecting references for the next writing. Not too much trouble for Sarah because her office always provides all the materials she needs for her writing.

Time home. Sarah hurried to leave her desk.

"Hurry up, Sar," said Leni.

"Yes, want to buy my son's needs first," replied Sarah as she continued her steps.

By riding an online motorcycle Sarah headed to one of the malls because there are some home needs that must be bought as well.

After everything she needs is in her shopping basket, Sarah heads to the cashier to pay for it.

"Everything is Rp 342,000" said the cashier.

"Here, madam!" Someone handed a debit card to the cashier, of course Sarah was surprised, because after she was in turn paying on the cashier queue.

"Sorry, Sir. It was my turn to pay. You should get in line first!" sarah said without seeing the person she was talking to as she was busy looking for her wallet and debit card.

The man didn't budge, he was still standing next to her and upset Sarah.

"Sir, I have... Mas Rizal?"

Rizal smiles.

"What's wrong?" asked Rizal flirting.

Instantly Sarah felt her whole joints stiff.

"Let's come," said Rizal softly while carrying Sarah's groceries. Sarah would not follow him.

Rizal takes Sarah to a cafe that is not too many visitors. He pulls the chair in front of him and lets Sarah sit down and he sits opposite Sarah.

"Where are you going?" rizal asked gently while looking at Sarah's face. Sarah didn't answer, her tongue was locked.

"You've been in good health, haven't you?" ask Rizal again.

"Thank God be healthy" answered Sarah.

Rizal kept looking at Sarah.

"Don't go again, huh?" pinta Rizal.

A cafe waiter came to offer the menu.

"What do you want to drink? Do you want to eat?" ask Rizal.

"No", answered Sarah briefly.

It turns out Rizal still remembers Sarah's favorite food and drink. Fried seafood rice and warm tea.

"Good, Sir. Waiting, huh?" said the waiter.

"Sar, I'm sorry, huh?" said Rizal lirih.

Sarah just shut up. Rizal tries to hold Sarah's hand, but Sarah pulls her hand. Rizal bowed lethargic.

"Forget it, my mom. I have long forgiven you. I'd like to apologize, too."

"You've got nothing wrong, you're the one who's wrong with you a lot."

"Forget it, I've let it go."

"Sar, you can be mad at me or slap me, berate me. Come on, hit me. I'll take it. Your sincere and forgiving attitude makes me feel even more guilty."

"Here it is, there is no need to discuss it anymore" replied Sarah softly and tried to remain calm.

"Sir, Mom, here's the order. Enjoy it" said a waiter.

"Thank you" said Sarah.

"Eat yes, dear. What do you want fried rice steak? Or we'll eat together like we used to, okay?" bargain Rizal.

Somehow the affectionate words that Rizal said to him felt awkward in Sarah's ear. He remembers when Rizal called him dear, he felt happy and felt that he was the only one Rizal loved.

"I'm not hungry" Sarah replied.

"Eat dong, it's been ordered. Eat, huh?" persuade Rizal.

Sarah halfheartedly obeyed Rizal. He started eating fried rice in front of him.

"Koq eat it not that spirit. I'm a bribe, huh? Uh, try this steak, it's delicious!" Rizal sliced up the steak and thrust the slices of meat into Sarah's mouth.

"No. No, no, no" said Sarah.

"Taste first, it's delicious, honey," Rizal continued to thrust the slices of grilled meat.

Sarah reached out her hand to take the fork from Rizal's hand.

"Let me, mas kangen bribe you. Aaa.." Sarah finally opened her mouth.

"Where? Delicious, right? Eat again, will you?" Rizal sliced the steak again.

"No, that's enough," stop Sarah.

Rizal looks disappointed with Sarah's rejection.

"Darling, you want us to start all over again?" ask Rizal. Sarah pretended not to hear.

"I want to pray Maghrib first. The time is running out" said Sarah, rushing out of the cafe to the mosque.

Rizal immediately pays for their food and hurriedly follows Sarah who is walking quite fast and she almost loses track of him. But Rizal knew Sarah very well, he never left prayer. Rizal believes Sarah will go to the nearest mosque. And it is true, Rizal saw Sarah was heading to the ablution. Rizal did not blink looking at Sarah from a distance.

"She's still as beautiful as ever. Oh God please don't separate us again." I don't think her tears are at the end of her eyes.

Sarah deliberately linger in the mosque, hoping Rizal can not stand it and leave. He even had time to call Arini to inform him that he would come home late because there was business to be resolved. He accidentally doesn't tell Arini that he's with Rizal.

Sarah is surprised to see Rizal waiting for her in front of the mosque while smiling at Sarah as he sees her coming out of the mosque. Sarah was upset that the trick didn't work. It seems like he has to rack his brains to be free from Rizal who keeps following him wherever he goes.