The Chosen Heart

Episode 95's

''Early adulthood begins when we don't blame each other, and begins self-introspection. Not only about us but also the people around us that we think. because after all what we might think is right not necessarily others think it is right too. And to get others to say the truth, we might need proof." Lontar Bella across the phone.

Today Zahwa started at the home of Aunt Ami and Uncle Sam. She herself she did not want to be accompanied by Hanan even though her husband was forced. But she still insisted on coming alone to visit and also wanted to take care of Aunt Ami.

He knew this was the first of his life. Like a prisoner who surrenders himself but he goes forward not afraid of what his master will do later.

Some people blamed his actions. Including her husband, it made her heart a little discouraged. But do not discourage its lightness to continue forward. He knows he's wrong . He lied, he hurt a lot of people.

However, seeing Aunt Ami back then she could not bear to bury her desire. It might be his last wish.

Didn't that happen to him too. She is married to Hanan, it is based on the last refereeing of her parents and in-laws. Without knowing what really happened their parents gave the will. Same, Aunt Ami might as well be like that. Given that what he wanted was also in the wishes of his late mother-in-law.

It might hurt, it might be hard. Because the fact is he comes with a disappointed. He comes by bringing the reality. But he also brings love that can hopefully be received. He brings affection that hopefully can be conveyed. He also brought a prayer that could be answered.

''Zahwa?" Bella shouts Zahwa's daydream.

''Oh, Yes. Sorry, I'm daydreaming.'' Zahwa's reply was awakened.

Bella's call also made her aware that she was still on the way.

''Looks like I'm almost there. I'll call again, brother. Oh yeah, I forgot? how are you doing? what you?_ ''

Bella has not been able to continue, cutting the question.

''I'm doing fine. Pray for me" Reply Bella.

Idiotically. Zahwa is stupid. Already knew Bella was in a difficult time, but she still gave a lot of stories of her life and added to her dizziness. But he also does not know who to tell with, only Bella who used to provide advice or solutions to her problems.

''Amin amin amen. Hope all your problems are resolved quickly. Allaah is very fair, and Alloh know you are strong against him.'' Bella.

''hahaha... Amen amen, already yes Assalamualaikum.'' Pamit Bella's.

''Waalaikumsalam...''

Zahwa hung up. He's not as smart as his brother, not as wise as him either. But he has a prayer written and hopefully it can reduce the burden a little.

No matter how wise someone still he will find difficulties later. Because in reality life is indeed to find a difficult taste. So that later, we will appreciate what happiness is. Even if only a little maybe even from the little things around us.

"Is this really his alley?" ask the driver.

Zahwa looked around. He looks confused. Because it was not a territory either and when he first got there he did not pay much attention.

''Wait a minute sir,''

Zahwa picked up the small paper in his bag. Give the paper to the driver.

''This is his home address, I have not memorized this area. Please ask the people around here. Maybe they can help.'' Zahwa said asking for help.

''Okay, wait a minute...''

The driver came out with a paper with an address. He saw some people in the stall not far from where they stopped. Then they seem to be talking. Some people there like giving the right direction to the driver.

''There are still 2 more gangs...'' His words after reaching the car.

''Oh, yes.''

Thankfully, Zahwa asked Hanan for an address before he left. The car drove back. Passed 2 alleys and then just entered the direction of Aunt Ami's house. Without asking again the driver can immediately understand which house is the destination. Maybe when he asked earlier he told the exact address of the house.

''Until mbak...'' Said driver.

''Yes sir. Right."." Right." Zahwa rushed to bring his luggage and got out of the car.

''Thank you, sir'' Zahwa said before the car left.

Zahwa breathed deeply. Trying to calm down and think positively.

Not yet in front of the house. Uncle Sam emerged from the doorway and immediately approached Zahwa.

''You came here and Hanan?'' Uncle Sam asked half in shock.

''Mas Hanan did not come with uncle. He might catch up later.'' Answer Zahwa.

''Oh, come on in." Bring uncle Sam.

They went in together. Zahwa was invited to sit in the living room.

''I came here to meet Aunt Ami as well as uncle? Is he awake?'' Ask Zahwa.

''Just now Wardah finished bathing her . Maybe I'm eating now." Answer uncle Sam. She still wonders what Zahwa is going to do to her house alone. He also wanted to ask about the lies he was doing at that time. Many questions want to hear the answer and certainty.

''Can I help take care of Aunt Ami too?'' Tawar Zahwa's.

''Huh. No, there is Wardah who has been used to doing it. You don't have to bother." Reply Uncle Sam.

Uncle Sam had yet to fully understand what Zahwa was trying to do here. He was confused by Zahwa's caring attitude.

''Why ''Why? Although I've never done it, I can learn. I won't ask for anything either. I just want to be close to you guys. That's all, '' asked Zahwa for the reason.

''But son, your Aunt she's used to being cared for by Wardah. If suddenly we ask Wardah to stop taking care of your Aunt it's impossible. Your aunt loved Wardah, and vice versa. We are also okay if Hanan is not a match with Hanan. We don't know if Hanan was married. But I'm still wondering, why yesterday you weren't being honest that you were Hanan's wife. That way your Aunt won't be too hopeful anymore, though disappointed at least she knew the truth then and there.'' Uncle Sam replied at length.

''Sorry uncle. It was my fault. I'm sorry to see Aunt Ami. At that time, I could not bear to see him disappointed. That's why I confessed that I was his secretary in Hanan. And I'm here, I'm not gonna ask Wardah to stop taking care of Aunt Ami. I want to learn a lot from him. I've never taken care of Aunt Ami, maybe it'll be hard to start with. But I'm going to try and ask Wardah for a lot of help. I came here purely because I wanted to be closer to my uncle's family. Until finally when Aunt Ami found out I was the wife of Mas Hanan. The disappointment was not deep. Hopefully, I can reach out to Aunt Ami's heart as well. Not him either, but all the family Mas Hanan.'' Zahwa. That's the throat now.

Uncle Sam was astonished by what Zahwa said. Honestly, he was disappointed when he found out that Hanan was married. Moreover, their families did not know it at all.

Hanan's family is already famous for being closed off from other large families. However, the family is still family as far as they have ever done anything together. Although Hanan's family was the wealthiest they were not arrogant just a little secretive and did not want to trouble the other families.

And now, Zahwa's wife from Hanan came as if she wanted to return the rope that had been broken some time ago. He wanted to knit little by little the ropes were starting to brittle.

But Zahwa did not know, to connect the rope was not easy and complicated. It takes a lot of patience and a big heart.