Sharing Love: Puspita East & West

Anastasia

“What do you mean?” amir asked to make sure his hearing was right. His forehead wiggling. Inwardly, he kept his suspicions on the girl who came from that foreign land. His expedition was a costly trip. There was no way he could have taken his wife there.

“Allow me to join your expedition,” rework Anastasia with a flat tone of voice and bowed face as if not dare to look at Amir directly, “I have to make sure myself the movements of my sister.”

“Why do you think the expedition was related to your brother?” ask Amir to investigate. He pulled the chair from the table and sat there. His outstretched hand pointed at the chair before him, hinting for Anastasia to also immediately sit there.

“Women's intuition .. possible?” Anastasia was a little hesitant with the answer. He was only worried about his brother's condition during the time Amir went to pray earlier. Because he was confident in his sword skills, he also dared to submit to join.

“Hah?” wonder Amir. His eyes stared coldly. He does not want to take his wife to a dangerous place at all, “Only because of that? I told you, you don't have to worry about your family or yourself.”

“I can't get rid of that anxiety. I beg. I swear by the name of my Lord, I will not run away or trouble you,” pinta Anastasia pleaded. His hands clasped each other, resisting the fear trembling due to the aura that Amir was emitting. She was sure that her husband would be angry right now.

“I can understand how you feel. If it's just a normal trip, I wouldn't mind taking you. However, this was a dangerous expedition,” explained Amir as straightforward as possible in order for his wife to understand. He also touched the hand of the girl who looked stiff. His smile expands so that his partner feels calm.

“I'm good at sword arts. If I could protect myself and not trouble Master, would you allow me to come along?” Anastasia is looking for a negotiating room. He insisted on coming. However, he must be able to ascertain his brother's condition.

“Hah .. it remains difficult to be granted. Even if you are an expert, it does not mean that I can take my wife just like that to a dangerous place,” Amir stroked her beardy chin. He was astonished by his wife's mess.

“Master, I beg you. I swear by the name of God, I will not be far from you during this expedition,” Anastasia bowed in. His body really shook this time. His tears spilled, making Amir stunned.

“Enough! We continue again tomorrow morning,” Amir rose from his chair. He approached the girl and patted her softly. With a warm touch, he kissed Anastasia's old forehead. Before leaving, he whispered to get his wife to rest.

Now, Anastasia was stunned. Her tears are still flowing. He did not expect at all that this evening was going far from what he had expected. No harsh treatment hit him. There was no scorn or scolding directed at him. Her husband just explained the important things about his job and gave a kiss of good-bye, then entered the room claimed as headquarters by his children today. Even if there was no love in it, Anastasia's little heart remained touched by it.

That night, Anastasia slept alone in her room. He curled up with tears that never stopped until he evaporated his consciousness. When he woke up, the sun was still dim at the dawn. A slight white mist covered his existence. The cold weather pierced the skin to the bone.

After a long period of sitting and gathering lives, Anastasia got up from her bed. He walked to the door with a little stagger. His body was still tired with sobs last night. After wiping his face with the remaining water in the jug, then he felt refreshed.

Anastasia found a quiet residence. It's the same as usual early in the morning. He was always alone until Maimunah or the twins came. However, there was a different air today. He should not be alone this morning. Amirdiningrat should be here. Has he left already?

The blonde girl also nodded. He put a little faith in Amir after last night's incident. Her husband must have come to continue the conversation that was not over yesterday.

To show her seriousness, Anastasia took out a pair of wooden swords. Actually the wooden sword he made for Hanif and Sharif as a gift of peace, but there are more important things now. The sword for the twins could be prepared again sometime.

While waiting for her husband's uncertain arrival, Anastasia pokes water to brew tea. His heart was cautious and hopeful. Until the water was ripe, Amirdiningrat still did not come. Anastasia waited even though her hopes were dashed. He prepared a pair of tea cups for both to enjoy later. Either Amir or Maimunah.

“It's delicious. You are quite good at brewing it,” praise Amir after sipping a little tea that is still hot and steaming. Actually he prefers tea or coffee made by Aminah, but he could not express it so as not to hurt his second wife. Two-two is good, anyway.

“Master, let's compete with me,” Asya pulled out a pair of wooden swords. His face was much different from last night. Not agitated, not cold, not flat. There is a determination emanating there. He was very serious about his request.

“You're serious? Could it be, if so,” Amir smiled confidently. He was sure he would not lose to his young wife. The young commander also gave a waiver, “If you can survive and hit me in ten moves, I will allow you to join.”

“I agree,” Anastasia rose without much bidding again, “You will regret if underestimate my ability.”

“Sure, I will face you seriously so that you stay at home,” Amir is riding a line of friendly smiles. He was serious about his word. His reason for winning was to make Anastasia a little irritated. It was as if he wanted to lock Asya up at home.

“Quickly!” Amir does not deny it at all, “That's because you're my wife. I just want you to be in a safe place.”

“Specific!” anastasia lirih.

“It is not a mistake that I want to protect my wife,” Amir and Anastasia have reached the West Joglo page. They were ready with their swords. Anastasia built the horses and said, “You did not withdraw your promise.”

“Hm,” Amir nodded with a smile. At first glance, he underestimated Asya. However, his eyes were actually very alert and alert. When his wife's first attack came, he quickly repelled it and retaliated. The match itself.

Anastasia's swordplay is very clever. His movements are agile and fast. His strength was also far above most women. He repeatedly attacked Amir. However, he had also not been able to launch an attack on the man.

“Three more,” said Amir reminded with the same smile as when he first started sparing. He suppressed his strength while launching an attack, but maxed out the defense when Anastasia came crashing in. “You will not be able to come with this ability.”

“I'll try,”Anastasia back to snatch the sword. The attack was repelled easily by Amir. The girl diverted him to the other side, but was repelled. There's only one chance left. He also thinks quickly. Sweat ran down his face. The concentration is starting to fade. However, he could still avoid an attack.

That's when the opportunity came up. As soon as possible, Asya drew the sword to the blind spot of Amir. His sword shook the air quickly. With just this one attack, he could confirm his brother's condition.

“Ten!” somehow Amir repelled the attack. Know-how, the tip of the wooden sword Asya had already hit the ground. Mission failed. He knelt down and fell down. Her tears almost spilled. However, his pride as a swordsman could not allow it. He can only hold it all and accept what it is.

“Good work! You have tried well,” Amir patted Asya's head, then sat down next to him. He took a deep breath and showed his friendly smile as usual. The short fight just now had made him quite tired, but he was relieved to still be able to win with the unexpected girl.

Anastasia fell silent. This was the first time he had such a compliment. His heart warmed as if a spring breeze was blowing it. However, the fact that he lost remains unchanged, unless God wills otherwise.