The Love Between Two Countries

Day five

Day five with no clue where Azharin is. Sonia and Azharin who almost once a day had news even though only text messages, now there is no answer from Azharin. Sonia then told Armian. Sonia initially wanted to ask Bernard directly, but there was a sense of hesitation to communicate directly.

Armian finally asked how Azharin Bernard didn't want to lie. He said what happened and apologized for neglecting to look after Azharin. Armian's anger could not be dismissed by Bernard. Armian was angry from shock and panic.

"Want me to go after my sister" Armian said, complaining to his wife. Armian gamang imagine how his sister's condition.

"Go away. Talk to Bernard if it reduces your worries."

Armian looked into his wife's eyes, thanking her from the bottom of his heart. Sonia was perfect in Armian's eyes. She's an understanding wife. A mother who is attentive to her child and husband in the middle of her career. Sonia's a good sister to Azharin. He was also a devoted son to his mother-in-law while Armian's mother was still around.

"Yes, go." Sonia was reassuring when Armian's eyes looked worried.

"Then, how's Jafran?" tanya Armian looked at her sleeping ball.

"There's a baby sitter. I can watch him, just relax." Sonia rubbed her husband's back.

"Alright, I'm trying to get permission from the commander. I hope I can."

"Can it be, baby there's no applying for leave, right?"

"Yes, but you know the same. Must be standby, can also be at least two days."

"Tell me. You never sacrifice time for personal things. If you can't, I don't mind you quitting your job, baby."

Armian surprised. "Honey angry?"

"Well, how angry?" Sonia grunts funny.

"Why ask to retreat." Armian said as he pinched his wife's cheek.

"Ohh that. I'm not really angry, honey. I have a reason" Sonia replied after understanding. He wanted to launch a stance when he felt the moment was right to talk.

"What?"

"I know, by going there is not necessarily a lot of meaning, not necessarily Azharin found. But at least, honey is there. Trying to get to him."

"Yes, but the distance to it is not close. That's all it took time. If I'd traveled that long, I'd have gotten a call."

"Take it, just quit this job." No urgent tone was heard.

"Then what do I do?" look at Armian's face looking serious.

"Find another chance." Sonia calmly responded.

Armian felt that something had been stored all along. "Darling, have you been depressed about my work?"

Armian saw doubt in his wife's eyes. "Honestly, I promise I won't be angry, I promise you we'll talk about it all right."

Sonia is actually not calm with her husband's work. He felt the risk was too great. He knows every job has risks. But he is uncomfortable. This is his chance to speak.

"I'm not depressed, but I'm always scared when you're on duty. Even though it's just a picket night, I'm afraid you're suddenly shot by an unknown person or you're being persecuted or something that can be dangerous when a lot of people have fallen asleep. I want you home at night."

Armian took a breath. Sonia thought Armian was upset. He quickly chimed in. "I'm sorry, if I'm selfish."

"I'm not angry, baby. I understand your anxiety. I was just thinking if I quit, how I'd finance our lives."

Hearing Armian's remark, there was a glimmer of hope for Sonia to discuss further. "I've been thinking a long time if you stop."

"Ohh yeah? What'sthat?"

"How about you open your own business."

"Ohimself?"

"Yes," replied Sonia convinced.

"What usaha?"

"You can be a distributor of a product. Thank goodness we have sustenance here and can grow into a company. However, do not be grandiose. We're just walking. You can have a lot of night time for both of us."

"You lonely?"

"Yes, since there is no mama, I feel lonely in this house just alone with small. I often tell my heart to my mom. Just like Azharin, mama asked to talk to you. But I am still afraid to convey. I'm afraid you won't accept it and you end up not feeling good for me."

"Yes, definitely."

"Then, do we have the capital for that? I don't have that kind of money." Armian smiled thinly.

Unlike his wife, Sonia gave a big smile. "I have."

"Ohh yeah?" Armian frowned. He never asked about his wife's finances. Even about his wife's salary, he never bothered her at all. For him, his wife's working money was his wife's right.

"Yes, I have. Courage to say long ago I don't have. Azharin had also asked me to say and discuss with you. But I'm afraid you misunderstood. In my eyes, you enjoy and love your work so much."

Armian flicked his wife's forehead. "You're wrong. I love you more and our son. I work for you guys. I used to work for Azharin's happiness. Now for you and our son."

"Thank you dear. I'm lucky to have you." Sonia hugged Armian.

"I'm the lucky one to have you."

"If so, go first near Bernard. I was very worried about Azharin. I also feel guilty taking this moment of distress to speak to you. I pray that he'll be found soon and be fine." Sonia's facial water looks cloudy. The thought suddenly floated back to Azharin.

"Thank you dear. I'm so happy you love my sister so much. Don't feel guilty. May he be well and there is a silver lining behind all this."

"Well, I'll think about it and we'll plan after we get home. Tomorrow I'll take care of the passport and visa."

"Come to me, baby. You forgot where I was." Sonia pouting.

"Hahaha, sorry dear. Panic makes me not remember you collecting rupiah there." Armian ruffled his wife's hair.

"Not panicking exactly, but you forgot because you've only been thinking about your job all along."

"Is that how I love you?"

"Yes. Ever since mom died you've been busy and it's not like there's been much time for both of us."

"I'm sorry then. Well I guess we just go through with your idea. So you keep the spirit up when I'm gone."

"Yes, you're right. You promise me, baby?" ask Sonia to make sure. She did not expect it would be this easy to ask her husband. Azharin was right, Armian the gentle man of his heart

"Yes, promise. But you've thought about extending? Open a business there are other risks. I don't want you to get mad if I can't give you the monthly money?"

"Are I ever asking? If you don't give me just shut up and use my money." Sonia pinched Armian's stomach. Armian grimacing.

Armian did not give his monthly money a dime several times, when his mother was sick and needed care and more funds. Armian said nothing to Sonia. He was confident Sonia could cope with the cost of the house. Armian didn't forget that.

"I'm sorry once again, I didn't negotiate with you at the time. I assume you're the same as Azharin, independent."

"What's wrong. I never questioned."

"If I had another woman, wouldn't you mind?" ask Armian

"No. If that's your wish I'll never win. Then the court's best path." Sonia said so. In his heart he prayed a lot, lest it happen.

"Amit-amit ah dear. You're just for me."

"It's just a dreadlocks."

"I'm serious, baby. I have no other woman I love, other than my late mother and Azharin."

"Oh yeah? Did you never have a boyfriend before?" Sonia is interested in this topic. He has long wanted to know.

"Don't have a sweetheart. There's nothing I want to target. Until I meet you."

"really?" Sonia could hardly believe it. A man like Armian can never have a lover.

"I'm busy thinking about my sister. I was busy looking for my mother. When I got to meet, I was busy taking care of him. Then my work was always a lot."

"Wow, I'm really lucky."

"Yes, let's go to bed. Tomorrow, I'll try to talk to the boss."

"Yes darling. Thank you." Thank you."

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