
Since that incident, the atmosphere of the princess dormitory became full of bad issues about Zahra. Many of them regret how despicable Zahra's attitude is not in accordance with her beautiful face. Even when Zahra came out of his room just to pray and school, they blatantly booed Zahra's whereabouts. Shouting and questioning why Zahra is so unruly.
In fact, once one day spread the issue that Zahra turned out to come to the boarding school because it had been rejected and expelled by his family. The issue was very warmly discussed among the students.
But unlike the santriwati, the santriwati in Zahra's room chose silence and silence. They act like it never happened.
Even they still care as usual, trying to get Zahra to talk or play.
But everything they do is in vain.
Zahra had even since that day preferred to shut herself down. He just stayed on his bed. He came out of his room during prayer and school. In fact, not infrequently Zahra often passes his meal time. Dira and Marwah were overwhelmed by Zahra's strange attitude. They don't even know what Zahra is thinking. Zahra becomes more silent and cold.
"Zahra, don't be like this. You're gonna hurt yourself, stop. " Said Dira sadly.
Yes, even to this day Dira never absent invite Zahra to talk, play as usual and eat.
However, as you know, Zahra just acts indifferent. I don't know, maybe his heart really is dead.
"Until when?" Dira asked in despair because until now Zahra had never responded to his words.
"Until when is Zahra?!"
"You're selfish!" Angry Dira. Zahra still remains unaffected by Dira. Even his gaze seemed empty. Die.
"Do you think that this way you'll feel calm, you're not hurt?"
"Hey, don't be selfish! "
"You think this isn't just you getting hurt?" Tanya Dira with her raucous voice. Would cry.
"No Zahra, he's also hurt. He's so hurt watching you like this. He looks pathetic looking at you all the time like this! Hixes.. "
"Every day he looks moody and tired. He never sleeps well and is calm, he also hurts Zahra! Why do you still not understand as well? In-"
"Aren't we all on holiday tomorrow?" Cut Zahra. Switching topics of conversation. He turned to look at Dira with his cold gaze.
Dira was silent, still as unwilling.
"I don't want to stay here for three days on my own. I also want to go home but baby, I don't have a place in Ru-"
"I see, come with me tomorrow. I'm taking you to my family's house. " Dire and leave, Zahra himself died.
Seeing Dira's departure, Zahra smiled.
"sorry. " So Zahra said.
***
"Where are we going, Dir?" Marwah's voice sounded lethargic. Because, until now Zahra is still reluctant to talk to her.
"We're going to my house, the three of us. " Answer sounded happy.
"Third?"
"Zahra will come with us, won't you also want to see him happy? "
"Yes, Dir. I miss Zahra who is friendly and cheerful. "
"Hm, me too. Now, pack up all your stuff. We're about to leave. "
"Each captain. "
***
"How is Zahra, are you ready?" Dira asked while wearing her backpack on her back. Looks full.
"Hm, can we go now?" Zahra replied impressed indifferently while lifting her backpack full of stuff.
As planned, Dira, Marwah and Zahra will go to stay over to one of the Dira's families. Because tomorrow the boarding house is closed for three days and all residents of the boarding school are free to visit the homes of their parents or families.
Therefore Zahra took this opportunity to go looking for a new atmosphere and calm down. He still could not understand very well about everything that happened. He's still not willing.
Lying if you think he's going to be okay, he's not.
Sure oes.
"Sure, come. " Take Dira agree to Zahra's question. Dira did not want to take a dizzy or just ask further to Zahra. Because Dira was well aware that Zahra's mood really wasn't in good shape from that day on.
Dira realizes one thing, if the incident really is not Zahra. He can realize the change in Zahra's emotions since then Nabila talked about ustad Razi. Since then Zahra has become emotional and moody. Until Dira decides to take Zahra to rest in the family room. However, Dira until now still does not understand. After the incident Zahra who experienced a drastic mood change, after a few minutes there was an incident where Zahra was caught hugging Gus Fansyah. The news spread quickly among the students and students. Zahra's name was really bad in the eyes of the residents of the boarding school starting that day. Since then, Zahra has been cold and shut down. He's different.
I'm sorry, but I have to do this to see if you did it on purpose because of your lust or because you couldn't accept Nabila's words about her. Excuse me. Batin Dira.
"Mbak Zahra do not be silent, Marwah is sad to see Zahra diem continues. " Marwah protest that has been running beside Zahra.
Zahra was a little surprised to find Marwah taking part in their journey. But after that, he was indifferent. Because he realized that the three of them had indeed originally done something must have been together.
"Hm. " Zahra response is cold.
Hearing Zahra's very short response and sounding cold or indifferent, Marwah immediately put on her pouting face. For protest. However, before he issued his protest Dira immediately acted by touching Marwah's shoulder and gave the code of the sleigh so as not to talk too much or ask.
Again, Marwah increasingly scowled and assented Dira's code.
"Do we need to ride a vehicle or something? " Tanya Zahra opened the conversation after exiting the gate of the boarding school.
Dira and Marwah smiled slightly. A new beginning.
"That's not necessary. After all the place is also not too far from the boarding school, we can walk. All sports." Obviously Dira to Zahra who only responded nod by her.
"No problem, if the air is this fresh. " Reported Zahra did not feel troubled by Dira's explanation.
"Did your family know about our arrival?" Zahra asked to know more. He is also afraid if his presence is considered a problem and burden by them.
"Of course, I've contacted mom and dad. And they are gladly awaiting your arrival. " Answer Dira honestly.
Especially you, of course.
"Good, at least I don't have to be afraid. "
"Fear?, afraid why mbak?" Ask Marwah plain.
Zahra was silent and remained focused forward, looking at the path.
Unlike Zahra who was indifferent, Dira actually cursed Marwah's plain question at the wrong time. Zahra's mood will easily turn around for the worse when it comes to her privacy.
"I'm afraid that the Dira's family is behaving the same way as them. " Replied Zahra finally, still focused on looking at the path that looks more attractive to Zahra.
Marwah is not satisfied, it is not that Marwah is full of curiosity what when it comes to Zahra who has been considered to be her brother. He will naturally turn plain with an acute level.
"Who are they? " Pursue the unsatisfied Marwah.
Again Dira had to hold his breath as a result of Marwah's unstoppable innocence.
"Marwah seb -"
"They, my family. " Zahra replied cutting Dira's words while turning to look at Marwah with a smile, wounded.
Marwah nodded her head and prepared to open her mouth and raise a question but immediately prevented Dira by shifting the subject.
"Alhamdulillah.Eventually we have arrived, let's go in." Thank God Dira after he has arrived at his house.
This house is not much different from the house that Zahra visited with Dira a few days ago. Well, that house is a little bigger than Dira's.
"Ma is Allah.This is your home, Dir? Grand pisan? " Marwah amazed to see Dira's house is indeed large and luxurious.
"Hehe.what the hell, don't have to be that."
"Udah ah, you better rest in my room. " Take Dira while opening the door of the house.
"Assalamualaikum, dad, mom.. Dira's home.." Shouts of Dira echoed within the house.
"Waalaikumussalam.. " Answer a middle-aged woman.
"Mother, Dira's home.. " Greet Dira as she walked quickly and hugged her mother tightly.
"Mother kangen with Dira. " Reveal the mother while returning the warm embrace of the child.
"Dira too, even Dira kangen bangett.. Same mother. " Mother chuckled at Dira's reply.
While Dira who is happy with his mother, Zahra actually looks sad to see it. He laughed at his terrible fate.
If only Umi had behaved this warmly to me. Inner Zahra is wounded.
He smiled little, grin.
"Oh, yeah bun. These are the friends that Dira talked about yesterday. This is Marwah and this is Zahra. " Say Dira introduced Marwah and Zahra while pulling the hands of Marwah and Zahra to get closer to the mother.
"Oh, it turns out this is anyway.. "
"Assalamualaikum, mom. I'm Marwah. " Greetings Marwah while kissing the hand of the mother and reciprocated with a warm embrace from the mother.
"Waalaikumussalam.. Welcome to our home Marwah. " Answer the gentle mother who was immediately taken plain from Marwah.
"Hallo, I'm Zahra. " Say Zahra clumsy. Because he was very awkward with the warm treatment of the mother to Marwah.
Hearing Zahra's other greeting than the others, mother immediately gave her warm smile to Zahra.
"Hey, Zahra. Welcome to our home, Zahra. " Greet Mother kindly while bringing Zahra's tiny body into her warm indentation. Real warm.
Hem, I miss. Inner Zahra.
Mother gently stroked Zahra's back, trying to convey the sense of security and comfort that she longed for.
"It's okay, consider it your own home. " So calm mother. In the arms of the mother, Zahra felt a little strange about the treatment of the mother to him. He felt like he knew what he was feeling.
Yes, the child and mother are the same. Equally weird. Inner Zahra astonished.
Mommy smiled warmly to find Zahra's innocent response, it turned out to be beyond his expectations.
God, he deserves he can't forget you. You are very beautiful and very fragile. Mommy sure, she misses you so much. Missed his little daughter.
Marwah and Dira who witnessed this can only smile knots, they are grateful at least here Zahra will feel a little better.
Zahra, the game has begun. Then prepare. Inner Dira spirit.
***
"What are your plans today with your two friends, Dira? I think if Zahra and Marwah need a little entertainment. " Task the middle-aged man who turns out to be Dira's father.
"Hem, dad's right. Dira will invite Zahra and Marwah to tour briefly explore this place. " Answer Dira who was immediately in response nod by the father.
"Can dad? " Tanya Dira asked for approval as well as making sure that her father did not mind her plan to go around this place with Zahra and Marwah.
"Of course it may be my son, father will not forbid as long as it has a good impact on you. But remember, don't go home too late. You're a girl, father's dependant. Understood it? " Obviously dad was firm.
"Alhamdulillah.. Ready dad, get it done. " Suru Dira was happy as she hugged her father warmly and rushed up the stairs and approached Zahra and Marwah who were resting in her room.
"Assynolajet.. " Greetings Dira went straight into the room and immediately sat himself next to Zahra who was reading a book on the sofa.
"Goddessalam..." Answer Marwah who is lying down and lazing on a soft mattress Dira.
"Hem. " Reported Zahra briefly to Dira's greeting.
"Do you not want to go for a walk or find some other entertainment?" Tanya Dira started the conversation.
"Yes, Dir. I'm still in your room, keep going. " The answer to Marwah sounded lethargic. Tired of lying down.
"You boy, Ra? " Tanya Dira asked Zahra for her opinion.
"Zahras. Enough Zahra. " Zahra's correction was cold, he was still focused on a book that was in front of him.
When he wavers, he forgets the important things.
"Sorry, I forgot. "
"Hem, it's okay. "
"So, what about you? Are you going to keep quiet here while reading books or join me and Marwah? " Tanya Dira sounded clumsy repeating her question which made it a little clearer.
Zahra was silent, she was seen playing her index finger. Was thinking.
"I'm coming, but where? " Stop Zahra while closing her reading book and turn to look at Dira who is also watching her.
"Hem, how about catching fish in the river? " Tanya Dira was enthusiastic.
"the river? Well, I want Dir. Take a shower if you can. " Enthusiastic Marwah who had sat in front of Dira and Zahra.
"the river? "
"Yes. "
"No, you guys. " Remove Zahra relax.
"Of course, we can also take a shower.. " Rayu Marwah's.
"Mandi? The river? You slobber, you are already big no longer a child, take a bath in the river. " Cibir Zahra doesn't like it.
"The river is not dirty, if that's what you're worried about. Even the river is clean, the water is clear again. " It is clear that Dira is breaking Zahra's concerns.
"I said no! If you want to go, just go. No need to jump-ngajak. " Remember Zahra's upset.
"But, Zah-"
"I'm sure your ears are still fine and have no history of any disorders. " Cut Zahra indifferently.
"Mr.. " Call Marwah.
"Hiks.. Zahra.. " Marwah's cries finally broke, making Zahra turn her eyes lazy.
"Okay, we're leaving. " Second Zahra did not want to hear Marwah's cry any longer.
"Basar crybaby. " Cibir Zahra sneered.
Seeing that, Dira immediately threw Marwah with a short thumbs up indicating that Marwah really succeeded.
"Well, we better walk now. Let's not go home too late. " Take Dira as he moved from his position and walked ahead of Zahra and Marwah.
***
"Let's.. Zahra Ma'am!!! "
"Observe yes mbak! Marwah will not be diem-yah mbak kok run anyway, ah mbak Zahra not cool!!! "
"Ah, seriously?" Zahra asked mockingly.
"Well, by the way, I don't know. " Marwah Protests.
"Dira, what did Zahra say? You know that? " Tanya Marwah asked Dira for help.
"Huh? " Dira's response with her bloon look.
How not, when they arrived at the river and a little exploring, Dira who became a guide and was made to look at the behavior of Zahra and Marwah who suddenly had soaked in the river water. Moreover, Zahra and Marwah are very seen to get along like a sister and sister.
But that's not a problem. In fact, Dira thanked him. But the question Dira asked was
SINCE WHEN HAVE THEY BEEN IN THE RIVER?
WHY CAN'T HE KNOW?
DOES HE KEEP AN EYE ON ZAHRA?
AND ALSO, WHY CAN ZAHRA SWIM WITH HIS ANTENNAS IN THE RIVER CONSIDERING BEFORE HERE HE STRONGLY CONDEMNS THE RIVER WATER?
"You don't know either, Dir. Uh, I forgot that your brain is the same as mine. " The word Marwah sounds plain immediately disperse the daydream of Dira.
"E.. Since when are you in the river? " Task Dira carefully.
"Since it happened, Dir. Time since yesterday." Okay, Marwah's innocent answer sounds really annoying to Dira.
"It's because of Zahra, he suddenly pushed me. Yes I pull back, let's shower together. " Marwah answered Dira's confusion.
Dira nodded.
"So, where's Zahra? " Tanya Dira to Marwah because after waking up from his daydream he did not see Zahra's presence in the river water.
"I'm here, Dir." Whisper Zahra behind Dira.
"Dim-"
BYURR
Dira immediately splashed into the river after getting a little boost from Zahra.
"Bahah.. " Laughter of Zahra and Marwah together.
"Zahrah! " Shouted Dira was upset because he was still not ready to enter the river.
"Why, angry?"
"It's a punishment for you two who've convinced me to come with you here, you think I don't know what." Cibir Zahra mocked the actions of Dira and Marwah that Zahra had ended.
Marwah and Dira smiled clumsyly, but after her they smiled meaningfully.
"Oh, do you want revenge?" Said Dira in a mocking tone.
"Maybe." Zahra replied indifferently still unable to read the veiled intentions of Dira and Marwah.
"You know, Marwah can also reply to what was done to Marwah earlier?" Ask Marwah plain.
"What-what?" Zahra Kaget.
Dira smiled obliquely.
"Yey, I can."
"Wait, you mean ap-hey!" Before Zahra could actually finish her speech, Dira and Marwah directly lunged at Zahra in the water.
They laugh together. Forgetting a gaping wound.
***
"Hatchihhh.. "
"Geez your temperature's really warm, son. " Say mother with her worried look.
"Here, Zahra takes the medicine first. To get your body temperature back to normal. "
"Thank you, mother. " Sincere Zahra said after finishing her drinking water.
"Beloved together. "
"Yes, already. If you live well, you have to rest enough to restore your lost stamina." Pamit mother while giving Zahra advice.
"And the two of you, since there's no problem, take good care of Zahra ok?"
"Yes, mother. That's certain. " Answer Dira spirit.
"Yes, already. Mother came out first nemenin father, assalamualaikum.." Pamit mother ended by closing the door to Dira's room.
"Goddessalam.." Answer Dira and Marwah simultaneously.
"Zahra, I'm sorry. Because of the fun of playing, I forgot the time." Pinta Dira apologizes to Zahra with a look of regret.
"You don't have to apologize, and the most excited about playing is me. So the one who forgot time was me."
"But Zah-"
"There's nothing wrong." Break Zahra.
Dira nodded obediently and changed his position to lie on the right side of Zahra. Hugged, baby.
Seeing that, Marwah did not stay still and immediately took part by hugging Zahra on the left side.
"Mbak Zahra's.. Hicks.." The crying of Marwah broke out.
"Hey, you don't have to cry. Okay, nothing's wrong. And don't worry about me, 'cause I'm not that bad." Said Zahra while patting slowly Marwah's arm gently trying to calm down.
"Nothing wrong, thank you for making me laugh today." His words are sincere.
Samar, he looked at the ceiling of Dira's room with a glaring look. He smiled a little considering the events of some time in the river earlier.
"What do you think of Zahra?" Tanya Dira followed by looking at the ceiling of her room.
"Hem, not something important. " Answer Zahra as she is.
"Sir, can Marwah ask you something?" Marwah asked Zahra for permission.
"Hem, sure. " Zahra Permit.
"If it's about something weird more ba-"
"Nothing, after all, Marwah was no one else to me. He's my brother, isn't he? " Cut Zahra broke Dira's anxiety.
"Tuh, Mbak Marwah is no problem anyway. How are you the sewot anyway? " Cibir Marwah mocked.
Dira chose silence and did not respond to the scornful scorn of Marwah. He was only slightly surprised to find Zahra's attitude change was very different from the previous one.
"Sir Zahra if sick like this must have a desire that must be obeyed. For example like want to eat meatballs or soto so mbak? " Tanya Marwah plain.
Dira stroked his chest when he heard Marwah's innocent question, he was grateful at least Marwah's innocence this time did not cause anything strange.
While Dira who is grateful for the innocence of Marwah, Zahra actually chuckles to hear the innocence of Marwah. At least he can be a little amused.
"Of course I have a wish, I'm human just like you." Answer Zahra casually.
Marwah nodded her head understanding, but still dissatisfied.
"What do you want to do Zahra, eat soto or what? " Pursue Marwah to know.
Zahra smiled slightly.
"It's not a big thing, it's just a porridge. Yet.. " Hanging Zahra with a floating mind.
"However? " Said Marwah impatiently.
"However, I want the one who cooks it is my prince, then.. "
Marwah and Dira were silent, the conversation began to sound serious.
"Then, I'll sleep and drown in his warm embrace."
Zahra smiled wryly.
"That was my simple dream when I lay weak like this. " Ending Zahra with a breath.
"But maybe all of that will never happen. I have to admit it. "
"Why mbak? " Tanya Marwah was sad.
"Because it's over." Zahra answered sounding strong.
Marwah tightened her embrace to Zahra's body. He was also saddened by Zahra's story.
"Sir, Marwah does not know who prince mbak Zahra is. But somehow Marwah could feel how much that person meant to Zahra. "
"Thank you, but where do you know? "
"Sorry, actually Marwah often woke up in the middle of the night because of the sound of mbak Zahra crying ." Clearly Marwah answered Zahra's confusion.
"Crying, in the middle of the night? "
"Yes, Zahra sometimes when I wake up I find myself crying. " Light of Marwah again.
"really? But I don't feel. " Elak Zahra's.
"True mbak, how could I have realized it. Lha wong mbak nangisnya ngigo kok while calling the name 'sister Razi ' ."
"Hem, I get it. " Discover Zahra's shy.
"Now what, ma'am? "
"What's how? "
"Bak would want to be in a porridge bribe, but mother already nyapuin. Just remember, the prince couldn't be here."
Zahra stunned. His gaze turned into a sad.
Suddenly he remembered something in his bag and instructed Marwah to take it.
"It's mbak. " Say Marwah and give Zahra her bag.
Zahra immediately took it and opened it with a quick movement. After getting what he was looking for, Zahra gave his bag again to Marwah to put it back in its original place.
"I can't sleep in the warm embrace." Zahra said as she stared at a book in her arms.
"However, at least I can sleep in the warmth of my prince's body left in this book. " Connect her with a bright smile while tightly hugging her book.
"This is the Princess's book. "
"Hem, you're right. "
"Good sleep. " Stop Zahra didn't want to prolong the conversation while closing her eyes slowly.
Dira stared at the tired face of Zahra, and for the umpteenth time Dira felt the game of the Almighty was very complicated.
"Good sleep Zahra.. "
Get ready for tomorrow's game.
***
"Uh, good morning. " Say Zahra as she rubbed her eyes fiercely. Sync the sunlight entering through the window with his eyes.
"Where are they? " Bewildered Zahra for not finding Dira and Marwah beside her.
"And my book? " Shocked Zahra for not finding the book.
"Is it possible that Dira and Marwah took him away? " Bad thoughts he can't filter in his brain.
"Didn't I forbid him to read it? " Anged Zahra while waking up from her sleep.
Long hair dangling with fragrance Strauberi he let free unbound.
"Aish, they really upset me. " Gerutu Zahra intends to open the door.
However, she realized one thing and immediately turned to grab a hijab lying on the bed. Then with a quick movement he immediately put it on and after that he actually carried out the action to open the door and get out.
Zahra went down the stairs in a relaxed step while circulating her gaze in all directions. Hope to find Dira or Marwah.
However, until the dining room Zahra still did not find them. Not only the two of them, but the mother and father he did not find.
"Where are mom and dad? " Tanya Zahra was confused.
"Why is this house so quiet? Where are they all going? "
"Are they relaxing in the living room? " Monolog Zahra steps his foot towards the living room.
After reaching the living room, Zahra still did not find anyone. Niente.
"Or in the guest room maybe? " Terka Zahra was still following her thoughts.
"Also there's none. " She complained that Zahra found the place empty as well.
"Aah! They must be all gardening in the back garden. " Say Zahra cheerfully as she ran a small turn towards the direction of the back garden.
Once he reached the back garden, Zahra ceaselessly meretu not like the attitude of Marwah and Dira who play live alone.
"If you guys were alif? " Shock Zahra found Alif standing in front of her.
Instantly Zahra's body stiffened and petrified. He cannot move his own body. His tongue was too stiff to say something.
"How are you Zahra? " Say Alif asked to start the conversation first. He still looks handsome with his modest clothes and a little warm smile spice.
Zahra was silent, her tongue felt frozen and her mouth was tightly closed as if it was locked.
"I hope you're okay." Alif said again with the same smile.
Why doesn't he use his formal language? Inner Zahra astonished.
"On that day I ing-"
"Enough!" Cut Zahra cold.
He was hurt enough. And he wanted to fight the wound, turn it into a scratch instead of a wound.
"What are you doing here? " Task Zahra with a face made flat.
"I want to find out something." Answer gently.
"About that day, why are you hugging me? " Task Alif still in a soft voice.
Zahra silence. He collected his voice which was almost gone.
"That's.. Because I want to. " Answer Zahra indifferently.
"really? " Tanya Alif fishing.
"Hem, I just want to hug you. It's because I want it."
"Then, what about now?"
"Now?"
"Do you not want to hug me?" Challenge Alif with his probing gaze.
Zahra was a little shocked by Alif's out-of-the-box question. However, Zahra's lightning-fastness neutralized her shock with a slanted smile.
"No, I don't want to. " Answer Zahra casually.
"Why, isn't it lonely here?. No one will see. "
Again Zahra was surprised by Alif's question.
"Well, but I don't want to. "
"But what if I want to?" Lure Alif while stepping his feet closer to Zahra.
Seeing that, Zahra reflexively walked backwards.
"That's impossible." Elak Zahra's.
"Why not?"
"But I don't want to, so you can't!. " Zahra's emotions are starting to get hooked.
"What about that day. Didn't you just hug me without my consent?"
"But that day was different!"
"Different? Today is different too!"
"Please, don't come near me!" Please Zahra is hurt.
He did like Alif, but somehow his feelings became strange when he remembered the image of his brother who was angry when he came home late at night.
Is this what you're afraid of if I come home at night and always hang around outside the house?
"Why Zahra, didn't you want it the way you said it that day."
"I beg you, it's not what you think it is! I didn't mean it that way."
"Then? " Tanya Alif demands.
"I did it because I was desperate then! I don't know what to do! everyone I trust leaves me dead! s
they betrayed me! "
Alif silently heard Zahra's explanation.
"I'm disappointed that the only person I trust has changed!. He left, forgot all his promises. You tau? That man once promised me, he said that I was the place to return, I was the owner of his heart and he also promised to bring me back but what? she lies. He forgot all about it, even I was still stuck being someone scary but he didn't care! Tell me? What should I do?.hiks.. "
"I still accept when my friends deceive me as a murderer! "
"I still accept when my first love claps one hand! Even being humiliated in a public place, I still accepted. "
"I was even still receiving when those I referred to as family threw me away and sent me to this place! I can still accept all that pain! "
"I can even endure the pain, but please.. Hix.. "
"I beg.. Not her! "
"He's the reason I still believe in happiness.. Hicks.."
"But.. What now? He has gone! He didn't even see me, he didn't think I existed! "
"It hurts! Inhere.." Zahra's hands were pinching her chest clothes.
"sick! I'm tired, you know? "
"But foolishly I still believe that he will return even though I have fallen many times in the same place.! "
"Tell me, if you're me or if you're me. What's to be done? "
Shouted Zahra in despair. He hugged his chest firmly, permeating the tightness and pain that gnawed at his chest.
Suddenly Zahra shook her head slowly.
"No. I shouldn't have said this no..? "
"Hiks.sorry.I'm sorry for that day, I never really thought of doing that to you.. Excuse me.. " Say Zahra said as she ran away leaving Alif still pensive.
Seeing Zahra's departure, Alif could only smile faintly.
"He's terrific.. " Silent Mumam Alif.
"Hem, brother's right. He's great but he's stupid."
Alif was surprised to find Dira with his uncle and aunt who had been standing in front of him.
"Is this not outrageous? " Tanya Alif.
"What's wrong, at least we know that he didn't do it because of a lust. I'm relieved. " Answer Dira with a smile.
"Hem, me too. " Timpal Alif was relieved.
"You should take care of her, if that day really comes. Because Razi has left his beloved sister to you. " Dira's Message.
And he also had to let his heart go Zahra. He's stupid, isn't he? Batin Dira.
***
Fira unceasingly***both her hands are worried. He was nervous and agitated. Fear dominated his mood at that moment.
"Do I have to say it, Fi? " Tanya Fira hesitates to Fia.
Fia touched Fira's soft hand, making the soft grip on her hand come off.
"You must, if this continues, Zahra will continue to hurt everyone. Even himself especially. " Obviously Fia convinced Fira.
"But what if Brother Alif gets angry with me? " Tanya Fira was timid.
"He's not that bad, he's your brother, is he?"
"Yes, but if it's about Zahra then it's not the same anymore."
"Fir, you have to be confident and there are others who will continue to get hurt with all this. "
"I get it, but stay with me if you're-"
"Assynolajet.. " Greetings someone cut off Fira's speech.
"Waalaikumussalam.kak Alif, finally brother came home too. There's something Fira wants to say to brother.. " Say Fia answered the greeting while explaining if Fira wanted to say something.
"What's up Fir? "
"Sister, Fira's sorry. "
"For what, deck?. There's nothing wrong with you deck. "
"Please listen to Fira first.. "
"Alright, Please. "
Fira looked at Fia doubtfully, but Fia returned Fira's doubtful gaze with an encouraging nod.
"Actually Zahra changed because of Fira brother. "
Alif silent.
"That day at school Fira was angry at Zahra who had humiliated her brother in public. At first Fira did not intend to say those words, but when Fira passed the school warehouse, Fira overheard a conversation between Zahra, Ann and Latifa. Ann and Latifa cornered Zahra with an allegation that Zahra was a murderer. After hearing that Fira's anger was so high that Fira decided to leave the warehouse and wait for Zahra outside. "
"Until how long Zahra actually came out of the warehouse with a very chaotic situation, but Fira did not care. The Fira tau Zahra must feel the pain that people have ever felt. The people Zahra hurt. "
"Until those words Fira said.. "
"Fira says that Zahra is everyone's disgrace, gets everyone in trouble and Fira also says that Zahra is not worthy of being with all of them including big brother, because Zahra is dirty-"
"Astagfirullah, Fira.."
"Fira tau sis..Fira is wrong, forgive Fira brother.hiks"
"Hiks.forgive Fira brother.. " Tears Fira instantly broke. He hugged Alif strongly, conveying a great sense of regret.
Alif kneaded his pain-throbbing temple.
"We have to apologize to Zahra.. " Second Alif does not want to be denied. Fira and Fia nodded obediently.
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