Not Mahram

Chapter 18's

"If you're sure, why don't you just catch him?"

"There is no solid evidence yet. I can't just catch him."

"Then?"

"I'm watching him."

"What's your disguise as intel?"

"So far it's safe. Not caught."

"alright. I hope you're careful.."

...****...

Sofia fell silent as soon as she heard the dzuhur adhan reverberate. It has been his day to hear the voice of the Adhan since in Indonesia. Not only that, he could wake up early without an alarm on his phone when again the morning adhan reverberated.

"Daniel, why did you convert?"

He also remembered Daniel. A few days had passed, and he could no longer find Daniel. He did not contact the man either. It feels like it's alone and empty. There was no one else beside him.

He really liked Daniel. He loved Daniel. But only a good friend for a long time. Daniel helped her too much. Daniel was too kind to her. When all children get the love of their parents, they never get it.

And Sofia gets all that from Daniel just a little. But he is grateful, there are still men on this earth who care for him without expecting anything.

Slowly, the man had already moved away from his life. Cellphone's ringing. Daniel called her?

Why such a coincidence?

"Hello?"

"You're alive?"

"If not for what I received your call!"

Sofia was annoyed. But he can't lie if he actually misses something like this.

Daniel's voice laughing across the call was heard. The voice that was so soothing as well as annoying at the same time because the man now looked like a stranger.

"OK sorry. I said that because you have no news. You're not usually like this."

"I just don't want to interfere with all your business. That'sthat's all. I'm busy too!"

"Why do you sound like a pissed-off guy? Are you jealous that I'm closer to that woman than you are?"

That lady? Of course, what Daniel meant was Nafisah. Thought Sofia

"For what? You're mocking me for looking pathetic now and being alone with no one?"

"No. Do you feel that way now?"

Sofia fell silent. If I can be honest, yes, that's true. He felt empty and alone in the country of others. But Sofia's prestige is too high that she tries to shift the subject.

"What's the matter with you calling me?"

"Even you haven't answered my question."

"I'm doing fine. There's nothing to worry about."

"Okay, I just want to deliver some important news."

"Oh yeah? What's?"

"I resign as editor-in-chief of the publisher."

"You're not drunk, are you?"

"Of course not. I don't drink alcohol anymore."

"Yes, I just remembered. Muslims are not allowed to consume food and drinks that are not halal."

"Wait, what do you mean? You-"

"I know you've converted, Adelard.."

...****...

Daniel was silent after turning off his phone. He had already told the little girl that he was about to resign to pimred. All he did was for Nafisah to feel calm and not disturbed because he was just to achieve the ideals. The threat of Breath at that time which he said would disappear if he touched it, managed to make it not warty.

"I'd rather not touch her than lose her. Threats could happen. It's not easy, trying to start a new relationship when he fell so deep because of another man."

"Ck, how handsome is that ex-husband to the point that he's so trusting and ends up with a wound?" daniel said with a dismissive tone. It was as if he was the right man for Nafisah. Though not necessarily.

"But, about that, how did Ciara know I was Nausea?"

Sofia also asked why he had resigned. Of course he sought another reason without carrying the name Nafisah.

Door slowly knocking. Daniel opened the door immediately.

BUGS!

The fist suddenly hit his cheek. Daniel fell to the floor. Hanif stood in front of the door while holding her.

"You're crazy?!" cheered Daniel up while standing up.

"You are crazy. Why work at my place and become an expedition courier too?"

"Is that a problem for you? Anyone can work there!"

Hanif smiled in anguish. He seemed to underestimate Daniel.

"Who are you? Including criminals like you?"

Daniel did not react. For a moment, Hanif looked at Daniel. The man did not show any expression on his face.

"Of course." replied Daniel lightly. "So, are you now turning into a criminal pursuer as well?" satirical Daniel is back.

Hanif laughing. "All I did was to protect my cousin's sister so she wouldn't fall a second time with a guy like you!"

"Aah so.." Daniel moved his steps. Facing each other with Hanif. "Whenever you protect her, are you sure that her heart will be safe?"

"What do you mean?!"

"Nobody can protect her when she starts to fall for any man. If it's a matter of the heart, are you sure you can prevent it?"

"It's just a matter of time. You forget that the wheel will always spin and not be forever down?"

Hanif is not struggling. Daniel's really smart to keep him quiet.

"Just like Nafisah. No matter how hard she protects her heart, she will no longer be able to take care of it when it starts to fall in love... "

As if giving a sign, arrogantly Daniel raised his hand to the side of his face. He clearly showed the ring ring on his ring finger.

...****...

"Sorry, sorry to interrupt. Have I revised your script, can I check it back?"

"Sorry Sofia, I'll cancel my contract."

"You kidding?"

"No. I'm serious."

"Why indeed?"

"Suddenly I changed my mind.."

The two are currently meeting. Precisely in the residence of Nafisah because Sofia realized that the woman had not responded for a long time. The contract is already under way but Nafisah does not look to show signs of going ahead.

His job as Editor, must press and remind the author in a way either via Email or Mobile to be able to work together in completing their respective obligations according to the contents of the applicable contract. But honey, Nafisah doesn't care about both of them. So he decided to go to Nafisah's house.

"You sure it's no other reason?" ask Sofia suspiciously

"No. Sorry if I finally look plan."

"Why is the situation so coincidental?"

"meaning?"

"Overnight pimred we also resigned on the grounds of moving to work elsewhere. You also suddenly canceled the contract. I don't know what happened, but please think carefully, Nafisah. Because not all writers can get away with publishing in our publishing-"

"Nof course! Tell me, you really haven't married anyone yet right?! Why Daniel wears the ring"

Suddenly Hanif came at an inopportune moment. Instead of entering to say hello, he grasak grusuk like in pursuit of demons by saying silly words. Hanif was silent, as soon as his house was a guest.

At exactly the same time, Nafisah and Sofia spoke a thousand languages. No one can explain how they are currently reacting. Especially Nafishah..

And Sofia's conscious. He believes his ears are not in trouble...

...****...

...😌 From the beginning, Daniel likes to give his sign even if he does not speak directly.. ...

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