The Chosen Heart

Episode 29's

Elena was still looking for the courage to tell her all about herself. She believed the man in front of her that was listening to her with a concerned face would not reproach much less hurt her heart if she knew everything .

"Even though my mother was like that she never told me to follow in her footstepsI'm used to living in such an environment. I never had a religious education . That's why, I'm sorry I can't pray" said Elena.

"What about those thugs? " Tell Surya

"They're madam nur's men. I've never met him either. Since my mother has a lot of debt and already from three months ago, my mother can not repay it. That's why madam Nur wanted me instead, "Light elena she didn't cry. If another woman might cry.

His life is full of darkness. Getting used to what others think is a crime.

"Now what do you want? I mean what plan?" Ask Surya she doesn't want to add to her distress by making her tell her life story.

Elena shook her head. Don't know. Maybe that's what he had in mind.

Surya sighed. Weight is also a problem. Especially dealing with prostitution.

"If I may, I can stay here. As a maid is also okay," said elena expectantly.

"No, that's not necessary. For a while you can stay here. Until I can find another place later. That you can stay and be safe from those thugs," Surya explained

"Thank you," Elena was happy. Didn't expect that the sun would help her to that extent.

"It's okay. Then you can rest, surely you are tired after going through many things" said surya

Elena nodded and walked towards the guest room. He turned to look at Surya as he wanted to enter the room, Surya gave a smile. Its alright.

Surya got up, he went outside the house. Sitting on the front porch enjoying the breeze of the night. Several times he saw his watch and sometimes the gate of his house.

Me why? Waiting for Zahwa, she was with her husband. What are you worried about. She must be okay.

Surya went back to the room to pick up something in a big suitcase. He has not taken out all the contents of the suitcase, many items that should be given to the woman he loves. But the stuff will now only be stored in that big suitcase.

A mushaf, mukena, prayer mat and prayer beads. Some hijab and robe. All the souvenirs he deliberately bought for Zahwa.

He observed one by one the goods in front of him . He used to imagine that all of that would be worn by Zahwa. But what happened now, he couldn't give it away. Even showing them not brave.

"Maybe elena would need all this more" rich Surya. Suddenly I remembered elena.

He took all the stuff out of the suitcase. Put in a large plastic bag and bring it outside the room. Put it on the dining room table.

Because the time of prayer isya' has arrived he died just like that. Maybe after she got together she'd give it to elena. He also just took a break.

****

On road. In the car

"I'm tired Zahwa. We go to the mall tomorrow only," Hanan said, his face wrinkled with fatigue .

"What are you tired of, right? From then on you just sat down and talked to the father of the painting seller," Zahwa denied. He was angry again because Hanan did not want them to go to the mall.

"Almost all day I work in the field, take care of buildings and so on, Hanan explained.

Taking Zahwa out for a while was also not the plan. But because he saw Zahwa sad as before, he finally invited him to seek entertainment. Hah, but his body is not able to compromise. He's very tired.

"All right, we're home." Zahwa said at last. He could not bear to see Hanan was too tired. It's also night.

The car drove fast, towards the streets of their house. No more talking until the car reaches their yard again.

"I still keep your credit card. Before you take me shopping I won't return it, " said Zahwa

"Yes yes, whatever! How else would you be the luckiest woman. Only by crying and getting angry can you gain wealth" Hanan said

Zahwa walks ahead of Hanan. Without answering Hanan's rant.

"Assalamualaikum.." Greet Zahwa after arriving home. No one answered.

"Assalamualaikum, "greetings Hanan, in doing the same.

"Waalaikumsalam.." Zahwa finally replied.

'' Where are the people? What is praying? " Tanya Hanan's.

Zahwa shrugged his shoulders. He doesn't know, just like he does. His feet stepped towards the kitchen, taking the drinking water in the refrigerator, pouring it in a glass, for a moment he immediately drank it with a crouch.

"Alhamdulillah, "His thirst has disappeared.

Zahwa again filled the water in a glass, carrying and giving it to Hanan who was also following her towards the kitchen. He's sitting at the dining table.

"Drink," said zahwa. Hanan received the drinking water earlier and immediately gulped it down. He also looked rather fresh after drinking the water.

"Eat first before going to bed, do not habitually sleep without eating something" said Zahwa. He looked towards the kitchen, looking for something to serve.

"Yes yes chatty, "Hanan replied with annoyance, it seems like he is really tired.

Zahwa returned to Hanan's side, already with a plate of food. Put it in front of Hanan with the drinking water he had refilled.

Without asking Hanan directly ate it . She saw Zahwa just sitting there watching her, her eating habit of never speaking made her undo her intention to ask, "why not eat too?'' .

"I'll be , not hungry" said Zahwa, as if he knew Hanan's question through his eyes.

Hanan paid no more heed and continued eating .

Zahwa's eyes suddenly piqued on a large plastic bag. At the end of the dining table, just now when he came in had not noticed there was a plastic bag.

Zahwa approached and wanted to know what it was. He got up from his seat and approached the plastic bag.

"You guys are home?'' Ask Surya. He just arrived from the mosque. Seen from its appearance.

"Yes, just now" replied Zahwa. Because he's the closest one now. Hanan is eating anyway.

"Thank God, "surya said again, he looked towards the zahwa . She's glad Zahwa's okay. No longer look as angry as this afternoon. I don't know why he wanted to have the time to talk to himself. Explains everything.

"Would I get you some food?" Zahwa asked Surya as he started sitting at the dining table as well.

"May," Surya replied with a smile.

Zahwa was happy to prepare. He took all the dishes that had been prepared pikasih . Serving on the dining table. After all presented, Zahwa took one portion for Surya.

"Please, " said Zahwa by putting a portion of food and drink to Surya.

With pleasure, Surya ate it.

Zahwa sat back to watch the brothers devour their food. Like a mother is waiting for her child to eat and spend it.

"Who's the plastic bag?" Ask Zahwa. Maybe Surya found out about the plastic bag.

"Oh, that's for elena, "Sury answered

Hanan and Zahwa did not understand. Seen from the gazes of those waiting for an explanation.

"Woman this afternoon. Name's elena. He will stay here for a few days" Surya said

Hanan and Zahwa seem to disagree, but are still waiting for Surya's next explanation.

"Why is that woman being chased by thugs, is she in trouble?" Ask Hanan

"Not him, his mother. His mother has a debt and for three months has not been able to repay it," said Surya continued his story.

"If so, we help her enough to pay off her mother's debt and she can go back to her family" Zahwa said, providing a solution.

"I think so too. But the problem is not that easy. Because her mother was a comfort woman and the thug was a man from Madam Nor, I also did not understand the truth. The point is he became a substitute for the debts of his mother "sury explained he looks confused.

"This will be a dangerous problem, brother, should you quickly solve? If there will be no more problems. I don't want to interfere with the woman's problem" Hanan said she had finished eating.

"I think so too, I'll soon find a safe place to live for him." Surya

Zahwa was silent, there was guilt in his heart. He was not kind to elena at all and did not say hello and immediately showed dislike towards her.

His life is very complicated, naturally Surya wants to help him. If he's in Surya's position maybe he'll do the same.

"And what are all those things?" Ask Hanan

Solar took all the stuff out of the plastic bag. Hijab, robe, mushaf, mukena all.

Zahwa was stunned, in disbelief. He saw every single one of those things. She likes him too. Everything looks beautiful.

"That's all Cairo, right? Who did you buy it for?" Hanan asked by just looking at the design of all the items he had recognized that it was not a local product.

"That's not important anymore. Besides if I give it to Elena for sure she won't get angry either, "Surya said slightly staring at Zahwa.

Zahwa was stunned, searching for the meaning of all Surya's words.

"You're sure you're gonna give this all to that woman. Ask the person you want to give the item to . Maybe he wanted it too" Hanan said. He saw Zahwa was also interested in all those things. He was also disappointed as it seemed, because the item would no longer be given to him.

Surya looked at Zahwa.

"Zahwa, if only. Like someone wants to give this to you. But he didn't give it all away because there are people who need it more. Are you sincere? " Task the sun carefully. For Zahwa to understand too and Hanan not suspect.

"Where possible, he'd want you to give it to him. You bought it specifically for him. Why give it to someone else. You could buy someone new for that person. It doesn't have to be that" Hanan said understanding that his brother did not act foolishly by giving the goods that Zahwa should have for others, especially the woman earlier.

"No, Mas. If I were in the position of the woman who should have had that item. I don't care, after all, if it's special, it's impossible to just give it to someone else. So sister, just give it, " said Zahwa with a little on tap.

If Surya understands, he'll take care of the item and save it again. But it doesn't seem to be.

"All right," said Surya he also looks heavy in fact. But if you see Zahwa as not forbidding it and again Hanan also already know about all the goods. It would be wrong, if he kept giving it to Zahwa.

Surya walked towards the guest room, knocked for a while and elena walked out of that room. They talked for a while and after that Surya was back in the following elena who was behind him.

"This is for you" said Surya. He handed all the stuff to Elena. Zahwa looked at Elena's hand slowly receiving all the goods, her heart ached. What should be in his possession, given to others right in front of him .

Zahwa looks forced smile . Hiding the tears that had started to come out from the edges of his eyes. He breathed many times.

"Thank you sir, said Elena, she looked happy. Didn't expect that Surya would be that good to him.

"Congratulations elena, may it be useful to you" said Zahwa . He forced me to keep smiling.

"thank you. I don't know you yet" said Elena, as she approached Zahwa.

"Call Zahwa, "Zahwa extends his hand first.

"Elena," she shook Zahwa's hand size . Hugged her.

Zahwa tried to hold back her tears but suddenly they fell as well. Surya saw it, so did Hanan.

"You crying?" Ask elena. Even Elena knew that Zahwa was crying.

"No. I'll just remember your story. You are so strong in facing the trials of your life. Maybe if I were in your position I wouldn't be as strong as you. That's why I cried" said Zahwa. He tried to wipe away her tears .

Elena looks confused.

"Sury Brother told me about your life story. So from now on, you can also tell me that, too" Zahwa replied to elena's confusion.

Elena hugged Zahwa again. She was crying too.

"Thank you, I thought you didn't like that. Sorry if I was prejudiced against you, Elena said.

"It's okay. I'm so tired, I'll go to the room first. Please eat, consider this your home. There's no need to hesitate," Zahwa said, letting go of Elena's embrace. By still forcing a smile.

Elena was happy according to Zahwa's words.

Hanan was seen standing from his seat. He followed Zahwa who had already left first. Towards their rooms.

Surya was still staring at Zahwa's departure. He realized that he shouldn't have given this all to elena. In front of the Zahwa.

"Sir, what is your food, you haven't finished your meal. It's not good to postpone eating," said Elena disperse Surya's daydreams.

Surya sat down and ate some more food. Elena, she also ate with him.

***

Once in Zahwa's room, she immediately shed her tears that she could not stand.

Hanan. He sat next to her.

"Did you also want those things earlier?'' Hanan asked with heart.

"For what people already have. Why would I want to have her too" said Zahwa

"Keep crying because of what?" Ask Hanan.

"Suddenly missed my parents" said Zahwa

Unknowingly he was already leaning on Hanan's shoulder. He buried his face on her husband's shoulder.

"Why is everyone so easy to leave me," said Zahwa among his sobs.

"Who died you. If he wants they'll continue to be by your side,"

"No. You lied. You want to leave me too, right? Am I so bad . Until no one wants to be with me,"

Hanan. She was not crying because of that. He knew the reason, but why when Zahwa said that he seemed hard to just imagine himself away from Zahwa.

"I'm here. How can I go. If you just scan my hand like that" Hanan said

Zahwa hit him at a time like this Hanan was still joking.

"That's why so many of your dead are too rude" Hanan said.

Zahwa raised his face and started beating Hanan.

"You can be a little serious." Zahwa.

"I'm serious Zahwa I won't leave you." Hanan. He was a little joking but there was seriousness on his face. Zahwa stopped hitting Hanan, a little awkward after hearing those words.