The Destiny of Love The Substitute Bride

Dinner with Grandma.

Arriving at Nadira's house. They were greeted by Grandma Syarifa and Grandpa Adam. Grandma and Grandpa looked very happy. They were greeted warmly by the middle-aged old man.

Kiya and Zafira themselves did not expect that the residence of Nadira was very large, luxurious and magnificent. Nadira who daily they know, women are simple, good and what is. Nadira has a very beautiful home.

Because time enters magrib time. They also decided to pray Maghrib congregation first before dinner. They pray together in a musolah located in one of the rooms.the congregational prayer this time in imami by one of the house guards who turned out to be graduates of the boarding school who also have a good voice. And a good and true Qur'an Reading .

After the maghrib prayer they also wait in the flower garden while waiting for food to be prepared. The conversation began about the story of Grandma and Grandpa when young. Hearing the young story of Grandma and Grandpa amazed them.

"Pengen deh have a love story like Grandma and Grandpa. The once-in-a-lifetime loved ones fill and complement each other's shortcomings" Nadira and kiya said.

"The key is that you must be able to accept and love your partner's flaws, be open to each other, and trust each other. Relationships won't last long without honesty and trust" Grandma advises.

Jamb..

Like being hit by a big godam ulu Zafira's heart tastes. During his marriage to Almeer the second thing was not in him. It feels that loving her alone will not be enough to be able to re-sacrify her. Without feeling tears dripping in the corner of zafira's eyes. Which he immediately wiped.

"Fira why?" ask Grandma.

"it's okay grandma" said Fira trying to dodge.

"fira, does Fira intend to remarry?" ask Grandma suddenly.

any more??

Fira and Kiya ask in their hearts what Grandma knows about her status.When they glance at Nadira, a nadira looks to smile. Now they know how Grandma Syarifa knows about Zafira's status.

"god willing, if Allah wills and meets Fira with Fira's soul mate, of course Fira will get married" said Zafira.

"is there a man who is close to you? Or maybe you have a new candidate?" ask Grandpa.

Honestly, Zafira felt hesitant to discuss this. But he also had to respect Grandma and Grandpa. As much as possible he will answer.

Zafira bowed while shaking her head.

"are you still waiting for your ex ?" ask Grandma.

El looks anxious, waiting for Zafira's answer. He hopes that zafira's answer is not. somehow he wants this time if Zafira is not bound by heart and relationship with anyone.

"it seemed to wait for something uncertain it was exhausting for Nek. And maybe Zafira won't be able to do it" Zafira said.

Silent.

'does he still love his ex and still hope' asked El inwardly

'it was really her desire to eliminate this feeling but why did it feel like something was binding me with her so that she remained in this heart' Zafira's inner self.

"El yourself how." said Grandma.

"how what's this grandma?" ask El.

" have you forgotten Almarhumah shezha your future wife? It's been almost 5 years since it happened" Grandma said.

"forgetting is not as easy as flipping Nek's palm. Takes time. And maybe I won't miss him for the rest of my life. But I will try to keep going and start a new chapter with a new story. I'll try" El said.

"good. This is Grandpa's granddaughter. Sometimes it is not necessary to throw out old stories to create new ones. Just keep it in the deepest corner of your heart and never reopen it. So you can start a new story again" Grandpa said.

"yes it's right"

Nadira looks only silent daydreaming. I don't know what's on his mind right now.

because it's dinner time. They also started dinner. Dinner was very memorable too. In addition to the delicious meal dinner this time accompanied by small talk to jokes. Everyone seemed to be enjoying this impromptu dinner.

Remembering the almost night. Zafira and Kiya intend to return home.

"Sir, thank you for inviting us to dinner here. The more mallam day. Fira just as Kiya wants to go home. God willing if there is a chance we can meet again" said Fira

"so in a hurry. Though Grandma still wants to talk with you guys" said Grandma a little disappointed.

"yes, I'm so sorry. You see tomorrow there is a lot of work to be done" Fira said.

"well, it's okay. You play here for the weekend. Accompany Grandma. Grandma needs your help to take care of the anniversary of the orphanage where Grandma's granddaughter used to be raised" Grandma said

"insyaallah Grandma. We say yes, Grandma. Cake, Nadira, Mr. El" said Zafira and Kiya.

"what are you going home? Wasn't his car fixed in the workshop" asked Grandpa.

"iya Cake. We'll take a taxi. Or just online cab Kek." said kiya.

"no. No. no. El you must take them to their place of residence safely. You have to make sure they reach them safely" Grandpa said.

Zafira and kiya feel sad to be escorted by their boss.

""all Saz, you're also coming." Grandpa ordered again.

"thank you cake. But we just go home alone" said Fira, who was taken by Kiya

"no. Grandpa won't let you go home alone. If you keep making maksa. Then choose to stay here or go home with El and Saz delivered" said Grandpa sounding firm.

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Inside the car the atmosphere looks quiet. There's no chatter whatsoever. Nadira who felt suddenly worried and thought Ali kept daydreaming. While Zafira and Kiya were cool to look at the situation outside the window.

"Fira can I ask you something?" el broke the silence. And distract the other attention as well.

"yes, I can sir". Fira

"i ask you please don't call me sir. At least outside office hours" she felt uncomfortable with the call.

"but sir." said Zafira.

"this is not an office, and not an office hour, there is no need for you to call me with sir. because in my office is not your boss. You gotit?" el

"good sir. Uh sorry that meant. Okay" said Fira

"do you still love your ex?" ask El.

Zafira was confused as to why El asked that.

"...... " Zafira is silent. Don't know what to answer.

looking at Zafira who was just silent. El understands if Zafira refuses to answer him. El felt bad about asking Zafira about her personal matters.

"sorry. Been wondering about your personal life" El said.

" yes, El" said Zafira, feeling bad.

The mood returned awkward. Even more awkward.

"mmmmm... El can ask?" kiya said

"yes. about?" el

"What I heard about El Kak long lived in Russia. What really?" kiya.

"yes" said El.

"I want to ask what life there is like, sister?. Such as living expenses, housing and others. What big?" ask Kiya.

"The size of the small is helped by the adjustment of each person anyway.nay everyone has their own needs, lifestyle, and desires. Aye right?" said El.

"Yes too. If for the cost of education there how Kak. It's expensive, isn't it?" ask Kiya again.

Zafira was confused why Kiya suddenly talked about life in Russia.

"You want to go to college there?" ask El. Answering questions with questions.

"I want to anyway. It just feels hard. In addition to the tuition. We also have to think about where to live, the cost of living there. And surely it costs a lot" said Kiya.

Hearing that, Zafira was shocked. Kiya never told me that she wanted to study in Russia.

"if you want to study in Russia. You can join the scholarship program. Many large companies are ready to sponsor lectures of outstanding Indonesian students. You just follow the procedure and meet the criteria. If elected. tuition fees, your life and residence will be covered from there." explained El.

"Sounds very interesting. But it seems so difficult. I don't even have anything more to meet those criteria" Kiya said.

"You haven't even started it yet. We'll never know the outcome if we just never start" El said.

The situation is back in silence.

El watched Nadira who had just been silent. I was confused about what happened to Nadira. Why has he been so quiet lately. Much daydreaming. Like something was troubling his mind.

"Saz, are you Okay?" ask El.

"yes. I'm okay." said Nadira

"the surre?" ask El again.

"dad.. "

Nadira turned his gaze towards the window. And the situation in the car was quiet again.

"Sometimes when loving someone we encounter pain. It is not uncommon to make us slump" said El who distracted the attention of women.

"It is not uncommon for us to find it difficult to understand the true meaning of love. But when the person who turns out to be secretly settled in our hearts goes in our lives. It feels more painful. Yes, although cruel, separation actually realizes us the importance of being present someone" said El.

Tight-tasting. Right, what El said is true. Not only Zafira, Nadira also felt it.

Night all.

Sorry for the last two nights I didn't get up. Because I was busy taking care of my beloved mother who had just died a few days ago. Even though the heart is still in a mourning mood. I'm trying to keep it up. Please also pray for my beloved mother.

Please pray for this work of mine. Let the Author get excited to write more quality works.

Love you All's.. ❤❤❤❤🙏