Persist

The Part 23

It's been a few days since I found out I was pregnant. Aqil asked me to stay with him again. I refused because I wanted to keep my heart. Pregnant women are more sensitive to everything.

This morning after making breakfast I changed my clothes and got ready for Gama's office. I have been bound by cooperation with him.

"Where are you going neatly like this?". asked Aqil.

"I'm going to Gama's office. I'm on business with him". I brought rice and side dishes for Aqil.

"Why should Gama. Was there nothing else?". Aqil's face looked displeased this time. Notya now Gama is his brother-in-law.

"I didn't know at first either. I knew when I signed and saw him".

"Just end the cooperation". Aqil looked at me sharply. "Or do you like it?". asked Aqil later.

"I had no thoughts of loving her". I put my plate back and drank the juice I had made. "Again, I don't have any money to pay the fine if I break the contract".

"That's it. Just let him work, I don't want him at home all the time either". Mei suddenly came and immediately followed the flow of our conversation.

"I'll pay all the fine. From today you just need to be home and keep your womb" Aqil grasped my hand.

I smiled a little. Mei looks very dislike of Aqil's treatment of me. I know he's jealous, maybe. Because I feel the same way that Aqil did in May.

"I want to eat. Quickly fetch". Mei told me to come back. As usual.

"I'm not your maid". I stood up and left them both. But Aqil held me back.

"The camel should eat. Poor baby in your stomach".

"You only care about this kid. Not with me". I let go of Aqil's handrails.

I have been hurt by Aqil. I have wished him many times. Though I know if Mei's relationship with Aqil will be inaugurated soon. If that happens, I'm just someone else in this house. Why am I so stupid to go back to this house.

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I was watering the plants in front of the house. Until Gama came and pulled me.

"You quit that contract?. Why?". asked Gama with fiery eyes.

"My husband asked for it. Sorry, I have to go in". I walked to get back into the house.

"Do you know that I still love you".

I stopped right after Gama said that. I looked at him and his eyes changed. Not fiery anymore.

"You love me?". I tried to hold back my tears. "You're not in the mood, are you?. If you really love me, why did you kill my parents".

"Sorry Al. I knew I made a mistake, but at that time I had no other way. I thought that if you were alone you would walk towards me". Gama tried to get close to me.

"Stop. You've made mistakes in the past. You do it now too". I tried to take my eyes off so that my tears wouldn't fall "You told Mei to approach Aqil, because you knew everything from the beginning".

"Yes, I did it so you could get hurt like I used to. I want you to feel it too".

"If that is your goal. You've succeeded Gama. You managed to make me hurt the way you did".

Run. That's what I did, I ran into my room and mourned everything that happened. Only because of the love statements in the past that I rejected. Now I have to suffer. It is my destiny to lose someone I love.

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Today has started the event for the preparation of Aqil's wedding. As his legal wife was obviously hurt and felt betrayed it existed. But what is the power of rice has become porridge.

"l. Please settle the room for me and Aqil huh. Beautiful and romantic". Mei handed over all the items that would be used to decorate.

I have to be patient with all this. I'm sure after all this Aqil will open his heart to me even if very slowly.

"Listen to Lili, you will now not be able to get close to Aqil". Mei's whisper in my ear.

"I won't go near him. Aqil himself will approach me" I replied.

"Are you dreaming?".

"I have to keep dreaming to get to my destination quickly".

"Don't be too confident. I have Gama who will do anything to bring you down and Aqil down". Mei stomped her feet and left me.

I took a deep breath and began to finish my task. Many people came to help with this event. They counseled me several times and said that I was a strong woman and my heart was broken.

"I'll help you". Nia with a cheerful face picked up the item I was carrying.

"You're out of the hospital.

"Yet. I need therapy for trauma. You know what happened to me". Nia.

"Don't get rich. Cepetan finished his work". Mei said suddenly.

Nia immediately retreated as soon as she saw Mei. Mei's smile looks very scary to Nia. Nia used to be so brave but because of the kidnapping. Nia must feel everything herself.

"Honey, let's go down we also have to get ready" Aqil immediately hugged Mei's waist. Right in front of me.

"You here?. It's not that you should go to Singapore with your assistant".Aqil said upon seeing Nia.

"He's leaving after meeting me". I told Aqil. Nia seemed reluctant to speak.

"Then be careful". Aqil took Mei away from there.

"There was no May. If you are like this, you go straight to Singapore". I said to Nia.

"But I'll keep you company" Nia hugged me very tightly.

"It's okay here there's Papa and Mama" I tried to convince Nia.

"Then I'm leaving".

"Be careful. Don't forget to tell me.

Nia walked away accompanied by her assistant. I re-imagined the items and continued to decorate Aqil and Mei's room.

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"Honey. Mama has come". I hugged Mama. She looks so beautiful in her clothes.

"Why don't you wear a uniform?". All the families wear uniforms for the reception of Aqil and Nia. But different from Mama.

"forget over. Oh yeah, Papa's sorry for not being able to come here". Mama took a bouquet of flowers and a fruit parcel. "This is an apology from her".

"Why the gift is for me. It should be for Mei, she's the one getting married" I told Mama.

"For us. You're his only son-in-law". My mom hugged me again. "You must be strong, dear. For yourself and your baby".

"I know Ma".

Many people have come. The event has also started.I just sit in the corner of the room because it is too noisy in the middle of this room.

It was like a dream to see my husband with another woman.

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"How do you feel?". asked Gama when I had changed into regular clothes.

"You think?".

"I told you to split up with Aqil. I'll make you happy". Gama is approaching me.

"I've rejected you many times. You should have been conscious".

"These words should be for you. You were also rejected many times by Aqil" Gama said.

True what he said. I always hoped that even though I knew that my hopes would be ruined.

"Who I said rejected it. She's my wife I love". Aqil pulled my hand and held me.

"Don't be a hero, you're just dead love to my sister". Gama immediately left me with Aqil.

I let go of the trailer and entered the room. Back I had hope for Aqil. His sometimes-away-and sometimes-close-to-me behavior made me oscillate in feelings.

"Why did you get into the room?".

"Aqil. Why go to my room?. You should be with Mei" I said slowly.

"You're my wife too". Aqil.

"sorry. I want to be alone". I don't know why my stomach hurts. I don't want Aqil to know about this.

"I want to accompany you and our son".

"I beg. I want to alone Aqil".I said withstanding the pain.

"alright. Tomorrow night I'll be with you". Aqil kissed my forehead and left me alone.

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to be continued