Shackles of Love

31. Letterbox

The next day, Arfian woke up with a new heart and spirit. He came down for breakfast while humming cheerfully. Maya, her mother was astonished by the Arfian's behavior this morning.

“Tumben early in the morning like this, Mami's eldest son already looks handsome. Where to go this early in the morning Bang.” Ask the Mama.

“Reclaration.” Answer Arfian.

Maya can only smile at the behavior of her eldest child.

For Arfian, this morning was beautiful. Arfian helps her Mommy make breakfast and arranges a table for breakfast with her family.

“Bang, kesambet jin what the heck are the lips of a smile-smiling mulu?” Tanya Arfan, one of her twin sisters.

“His power is in love again.” Said Arfin, his twin Arfan.

Arfian ignored the words of his two twin sisters.

You're why Fian. Eating while smiling is not clear so.” Farid, her Papa was astonished as well.

Arfian whistled following the tone of his favorite song.

“Do not whistle when again eating, pamali.” Hardik Maya's.

Again Arfian ignored Papi, Mami and her sisters.

“Mam, Pap, Fian finished breakfast. Fian wants to go first yes.” Pamit Arfian while kissing the hands of Papi and Mami as if asking do’a blessing.

“Where are you, Bang.” Ask Mommy.

“Disclosure...” sahut Arfian while passing from the dining table.

As he was about to get his car out of the garage, Paijo approached Arfian.

“Den Fian, where are you?.I searched for a week but did not meet” Tanya Paijo with a medok jaw accent.

“What are you looking for me, Mas?..” said Arfian asked back.

“This is Den, I snatched a letter from Non Keisha a week ago. Non Keisha asked me to write the letter last week. But already 1 week I have not met Den Fian, so only today deh I wrote the letter.” Paijo.

Arfian received a letter handed over by Paijo. Arfian was astonished as to what Keisha gave him the letter. He opened the letter in a hurry out of curiosity about its contents.

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Dear, Brother Fian is the most dear to Kei besides Mama, Papa, Brother and sister Kei.

Sorry well, Brother Fian is ranked fifth in the ranking of the people Kei loves.

Brother Fian, once again Kei apologizes to Brother Fian, because of Kei, Brother Fian became sad.

Kei was very sorry, Brother Fian did not have time to meet with the prospective child Kak Fian. But Kei believes Brother Fian's son is already in heaven.

Brother Fian, Kei also apologized because Kei's excessive love for Brother had made Kei blind, kei's eyes are already covered in jealousy that is not necessarily so that the act of Kei makes Kak Fian and Brother's girlfriend so difficult.

Please also convey Kei's regret to his girlfriend Brother. Kei promised Kei would never bother you again.

Kei used to say that he would never wish you happiness, but now Kei changed his mind. Kei will sincerely say’a for your happiness. May you be united forever. For Kei, Kak Fian's happiness is Kei's happiness too. And Kei is now aware that Kak Fian's happiness is with him not with Kei.

Brother Fian, I'm sorry that Kei said goodbye in this way. Because if Kei meets Kak Fian, maybe Kei's heart won't be strong.

Kei pamit ya Sis.

Kei will disappear from Fian's life. Not for the sake of Brother Fian and Brother's girlfriend but for the sake of Kei's self and heart.

Kei will try to heal Kei's heart. Because Kei's forbidden love has made Kei and Kak Fian sick. Because of this, Kei apologizes to Brother Fian. Forgive Kei, because Kei's love has hurt Brother Fian.

But don't worry about Kei's life, brother. Kei will be fine. Somewhere Kei will try to heal Kei's heart wound, trying to forget Kei's love for Kak Fian.

Kei promises when one day we meet again, Brother Fian will meet the new self Kei with a new spirit and soul.

Kei has no idea how long Kei can heal Kei's heartache and change that love. Maybe Kei's liver can heal within a year or two or maybe five years. Maybe longer too. But Kei promised Kei would return to Brother Fian. Stand before Brother Fian with a sincere smile.

Brother Fian….Thank you, I’m Sorry, I love you. Thank you for everything, I’m sorry for what I’ve done, I love you forever…

Until again….

Take care of yourself, Brother Fian…

Do’a Kei for Kak Fian, may Kak Fian always be happy. Here Kei will also try to be happy.

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Arfian folded back the letter he had read in haste. He pulls the car out of the garage and drives it to Keisha's house.

Upon reaching Keisha's house, Arfian hastily entered Keisha's house.

“Assalamu’alaikum.” Arfian saluted the residents of the house.

“Wa’alaikumsalam.” Arini answered from inside the house.

After Arini opens the door of the house, Arfian immediately kisses Arini's hand.

“Tante, where's Keisha?” Ask Arfian quickly.

“Calm down Fian, let's go in first.” Arini invites Arfian to enter the house and sit in the family room.

“You have breakfast, Fian?....What do you want to drink?” Tanya Arini was calm.

“Already, thank you, Tan. Where is Keisha, Tan? Arfian asked back.

Arini sighed and exhaled slowly.

“Tante, let's quickly say. Keisha is where it is now. I want to see.” asked Arfian impatiently.

“Impardant Aunt. Aunt can't tell you. Keisha asked Aunt not to tell you.” Arini said calmly.

“But why, Tan. I want to meet Kei now. I beg Auntie. Tell me where Keisha is now.” Arfian pleaded with a clear face.

“Tante hope you are patient yes Fian. Aunty believes that if Kei calms down, she will meet you. Now, let him calm his heart and mind first. Aunty can only say that Kei left for a month. Hopefully a month later, his heart and mind are calm. Kei is his brave son who will not run away from trouble. Aunty sure, she'll meet you later. Now, you just go home, don't worry about Kei. He'll be fine.”

“Tante should promise me. Aunty should tell me Kei's coming home later.” Arfian Pinta.

“Iya. Aunt promise. You're the first person Aunt will tell.” Arini's Promise.

“Thank you, Tan. Forgive Fian. Fian who made Kei go.” Arfian.

“This is nobody's fault. This is a maturing process for you and Kei. Let Kei run this learning process. So too with you. Enjoy this learning process. Aunty sure all there hikmah.” Arini's Advice to the Arfians.

“Iya, Tan. Fian understands. Thank ye. Greetings to Surya. Sorry if it bothers you in the morning. Assalamu’alaikum.” Arfian leaves Arini with a shaky step.

“Wa’alaikumsalam.” Arini replied while looking at Arfian's back who had gone away. To be honest his heart felt sad to see the face of Arfian who looked beautiful.

Arfian drove his car back home. He went straight to his room and laid his body on the bed. His eyes glared at the ceiling of his house. He was pensive for a long time, trying to understand the things that had happened during these few days. From the events of Cafe X, Keisha and Early's altercation, accident and Early pregnancy, to Keisha's departure. The Arfian brain could no longer think. He closed his eyes, trying to get rid of the whole problem. But Keisha's face grew more and more intense in his mind.

Arfian couldn't stand all the trouble that happened to him anymore. She covered her face with a pillow trying to hold back her crying that was making her want to come out. Arfian felt his chest was as tight as a big rock. Really now he wanted to meet Keisha and hugged her tightly.

Arfian misses Keisha a lot. A week has passed since Arfian kissed Keisha in this room. One week of not meeting alone has made Arfian long, especially if one, two or five years as Keisha wrote in his letter.

Arfian had no idea how he would hold back his longing for Keisha later. Back then, when Arfian was in school overseas, he could still call. But now, the place where Keisha was, she didn't know.

Arfian went into the bathroom in his room. He hoped that taking a bath would calm his body and mind a little.

Arfian will try to keep running his life while waiting for Keisha to return patiently. He was sure Keisha would come home soon and see him.

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