The Journey of Love Habibah..

qodir's return

Waiting for two days seemed to be days for Habibah. He wanted to get out of his in-laws' house immediately. Not because he disliked his in-laws, but he didn't want his wives to get jealous of him. She never asked to be treated special by her parents-in-law. But she could not refuse the affection given by her in-laws to her. The only way to avoid conflict is to avoid it. Although Habibah was very worried that his decision would offend his parents-in-law who he himself knew they were sincere with his affection. And he felt very lucky to also be grateful to have in-laws who loved him.

The day Habibah was waiting for finally came. Qodir came to pick him up after the Dzuhur prayer, for some reason he suddenly felt very happy with Qodir's arrival this time. Maybe because of his impatience who wanted to leave the house quickly.

" Well, why did it come so long?" suddenly Habibah's voice sounded like he was sulking. Even though during their marriage Habibah never behaved like that. Even his facial expression was usually flat and cold. This made Qodir feel surprised by the change in his wife's attitude.

" Yes, the plane was delayed by half an hour transit time. It's too late to get home." Qodir tried to explain the slight obstacle faced by him earlier.

" When do we get home? Tomorrow, my mom..?" habibah asked half-begging.

" Why should I rush..? I still have two more days to rest at home" replied Qodir. He deliberately said that because he wanted to see his wife's reaction if her return was delayed by one more day.

" Why not tomorrow? Rest at home. I've missed our house, it must have been very dirty." The apparent sadness on his wife's face as he spoke, his face only looked down with tears that began to fall slowly.

Since when did he become like this? Why is it so easy to cry? Since when did he become so expressive? But thank God that way I know what he is feeling and thinking. I don't need to second-guess anymore. Qodir muttered while watching his wife's teary face.

After dinner Habibah directly entered his room, he did not want to linger to gather with the others. Habibah occupied himself by reading his favorite books. After half an hour had passed, the door of his room was opened by someone. Habibah only glanced at a glance then his gaze returned to the book he was reading since.

" Well, what book is so serious..?" qodir asked as he laid his body beside Habibah who was sitting leaning on the head of his bed. The one who was asked was silent even as if he did not hear her husband's question. Feeling that his wife did not want to be disturbed, Qodir also turned his body to Habibah and hugged him from the side while stroking his wife's distended stomach.

" Why didn't he move.. ? Is she sleeping too..?" Qodir asked for an answer from his wife by raising his head to look at Habibah's face while his hands did not stop stroking Habibah's stomach.

" Dear.." call Qodir softly while kissing Habibah's stomach.

" I miss.do you not miss." he said as he grabbed the book in his wife's hand and kept it on the bedside table. Habibah remained silent and did not speak her husband's words. Without realizing Habibah her husband's words made her creepy. Because she always felt her husband was like a stranger, that's why she was still not used to the friendly attitude of her husband. Not without reason Habibah considers her husband a stranger, besides there is no sense in his heart plus the words of his second brother-in-law continue to ring in his eyes. Reminds him of who he is to Qodir. Although Habibah did not know how her husband felt about her, she still had difficulty accepting Qodir's presence in her heart.

" What are you daydreaming about, hem...?" qodir asked as he poked the end of his wife's nose.

" There's nothing at all.."

" Let's take a break.. Tomorrow we must leave early in the morning." said Qodir, pulling the blanket and covering their bodies. Habibah who can not get a comfortable position because of her already large pregnancy, looks restless. Qodir who noticed his wife's nervousness finally opened his eyes which he had closed a few minutes ago.

" Well, can I ask you something?"

" Yes.. Ask away.." Qodir answered still did not stop his actions that invited that feeling.

" Is the man happily married to me?" tanyanya slow.

" Of course.. Wh why? Are you unhappy?" qodir asked, looking at his wife's face.

" Am I a burden to you?" habibah asked again without answering her husband's question.

" Do you feel like you've become a burden to me?" qodir said, this time he sat staring fixedly at his wife's face.

" dear.. I am ready to marry you means I am ready to bear the burden and new responsibilities on my shoulders. As long as you can be happy, I never object at all to all this burden. Because that's the trust I have to accept from the consequences of marriage. Is this what always bothers you?" ask Qodir seriously.

" Thank you if you don't mind.. Now go to sleep." said Habibah lirih.

Suddenly his tears flowed without command. Her chest felt tight to hear her husband's words. While Qodir himself was still pondering over everything his wife said.

What the hell is going on? Did something happen without him knowing? Or did someone say something to her? Why he never said it.. Why should he keep it to himself, and make me always guess what happened. Can't you be open to me? Just now I was excited to see how expressive you were, but now you're back like a stranger by my side. Never once did you tell me what problems you faced. Habibahs.. I chose you to be my life companion because I admire everything you have. Even this cold attitude of yours makes me want to be with you even more. I hope I am the one who can make you happy.

He kissed Habibah's forehead gently. He had a blanket covering Habibah's body, kissed his wife's distended stomach by whispering something. Dear Abi, do not make your umi feel uncomfortable, baby. let the umi rest comfortably do not make the umi restless. Abi son of Sholeh..

Qodir closed his eyes without knowing what would happen tomorrow. Maybe today he can be nice to Habibah, but no one knows what tomorrow will be like. While Habibah himself still can not close his eyes. His mind was still hovering somewhere. A lot of things ran through his mind, but he didn't know what to do with it. All he could do was go through everything without complaining much.

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