PASUTRI (On Love & Happiness)

CHAPTER 241

After lunch with Sinta invited Akbar and Fadly to go home. The woman did not show a smile at all in front of Zahra. Sinta even interrupted several times and blamed Zahra when Fahri cried. But Zahra always faced him calmly. Zahra was not even provoked by emotion.

”Mah.. Please dong mamah just appreciate Zahra a little. Or at least appreciate the choice of Faza. Zahra was the choice of Faza mah.. Don't let Faza hate mamah.”

Sinta glanced at her husband who was driving the car. Right now they are just the two because it was Fadly who chose to leave by booking a taxi online after from Faza and Zahra's house.

“From the beginning even since Faza was dating Zahra mamah already disagree reward.. So if you can't accept Zahra until now it's a consequence of what they're both defending. And Faza, mamah always taught Faza to respect and appreciate the services of parents. Mamah sure Faza won't have any hate on mamah.”

Akbar shook his head. I really want Akbar to yell at his wife so upset earlier in front of everyone. But Akbar realized his actions would only provoke the emotions of his two sons. That would obviously add to the problem.

Akbar pulled his car over. Akbar does not want to drive a car with emotions that dominate him.

“Mamah with Zahra is the same as women. Mama should also be able to feel what it feels like to be in the position of Zahra.”

Sinta turned to look at Akbar who was also looking at him with eyes full of annoyance.

”So now Zahra is very important for papah?” Ask Sinta.

Akbar's jaw hardened. His wife was really stubborn and it was very difficult to be told something was right.

“Enough mah, papah fed up with all this. I am tired of the attitude of mama. Mama never appreciated papah. Mom never listened to me. Papah gives up mah.”

Sinta closed both her eyes. Giving up means giving up. And resigned means no longer want to continue the relationship with him.

“Good then reward.. Mom is also tired of all this.” Reply Sinta slowly.

Akbar was silent. In his mind, Akbar never wanted anything bad to happen to his family. But the hardness of Sinta's heart becomes a thorn in the flesh that makes everything slowly feel very pain.

Sinta then removed the seatbelt and got off her husband's car. Sinta immediately stopped the taxi and then entered it leaving Akbar who felt very frustrated with his wife's attitude.

The next moment Akbar cried. He failed to be a good husband. Akbar regretted that he always gave up and fulfilled his wife's wishes. Akbar also regretted that he always gave everything to Sinta which in the end made Sinta feel the most correct in making all decisions.

“Sorry Sinta.. It's all my fault.. I can't be a good husband to you. I also can't be a good papah for Faza nor Fadly.”

Upset with himself, Akbar banged his forehead many times to the steering wheel of his car. Akbar cried so much that he regretted everything that had already happened.

“God.. Please help me.. Open the door of the servant's wife's heart. Zahra's a good daughter-in-law.. Do not let the servant's wife regret too deeply later.” Lirih Akbar in his tears.

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Sorenya Aries, Nadia, also Arka came. They stepped steadily into the residence of Faza and Zahra with Aries carrying a sizable paper bag.

“Mbak, Zahra and her Faza are there right?” Tanya Nadia approached the Lasmi Mbak who was wiping the glass table in the living room.

“Oh mistress.. There's madam. Madame Zahra same master is above.” Lasmi stopped her activities and stood up from her knees.

“Then please call ya mbak.” Nadia's smile was sincere.

“Oh yes mistress.. A minute.”

Nadia nods her head and sits herself on the sofa followed by Aries and Arka, their son.

Faza and Nadia who saw that smiled. They knew that the brothers loved each other very much.

“Happy birthday yes deck.. You're an adult now. You have even become mama.. Stay strong and great.. Your dear brother.” Whisper Aries while kissing Zahra's head.

Zahra cried in Aries' arms and nodded her head. Zahra knew her brother loved her very much. That's why Zahra couldn't when Aries got mad at her.

“Still yes brother.. Thanks for everything. Thank you for everything you have given me.. Even though I know I won't be able to repay brother.”

“Sshht.. It's been.. Don't cry. Brother sister should remain strong and cheerful. I don't want to see my sister cry. Time is so mamah is still a crybaby. Shy dong same Fahri same Arka.”

Zahra laughed at hearing that. Realizing he was being stared at by Arka, Zahra also hurriedly wiped his tears.

“No papa kok aunt, Arka is already big and Arka already understands. Mamah says people cry doesn't mean crybaby.” Arka's smile that made Zahra feel anxious then immediately switched to embrace Arka.

“Pinter really nice nephew aunt.” Said Zahra then kissed all parts of Arka's handsome face.

Arka laughed because she felt amused. The boy did have an adult attitude as a result of a gentle upbringing from Nadia.

After that they dissolve in chatter and laughter. What else when Arka chattering makes the atmosphere more crowded. Coupled with the attitude of Aries who have returned to want to familiarize Faza. The atmosphere was getting warmer. And Zahra was very happy because of that.

“Faza, someone wants me to talk to you.” Aries says slowly.

Faza nodded his head then got up from his seat inviting Aries to pass from the family room letting Zahra and Nadia and Arka who were cool joking with Fahri who was in Nadia's arms.

“What's up brother?” Faza asked after they were in the garden behind the house. Faza was sure both Zahra and Nadia they would not hear what Aries wanted to talk to him about.

Aries sighed then occupied himself in the long seat following Faza.

“It about Zahra.”

Faza frowned but reluctantly asked. Faza chose to shut up and listen to what Aries wanted to say about Zahra to her.

“Zahra.. He is a trust that I have always tried to take good care of. I always try to do everything for Zahra. Yes, although in the end I was not able to give Zahra everything she needed. But I can't accept it until someone hurts Zahra.”

Faza swallowed his saliva. Aries' words are like insinuations for him for what Faza almost did as well as Sinta's attitude that is always not good to Zahra.

“Now the responsibility for Zahra is fully handed over to you Faza. I'm sure you can look after and protect Zahra well. Although I also know how your mother's attitude toward Zahra. But I'm sure you're a man who is not only smart to position yourself among your mama also Zahra.”

Faza kept silent. Aries' trust in him made Faza even more determined to continue to care for and love Zahra with all his soul and body.

“Faza..”

Aries patted slowly on Faza's shoulder making Faza look at him.

“Please happy my only sister. I believe you are indeed the best man God sent to replace my duty to guard Zahra.” Aries says slowly.

Faza did not know what to say. But Faza has promised himself that he will really protect and protect Zahra with all the abilities that Faza has.