The Moon Among the Stars

18

The arrival of Afnan to the house of Grandma Ayumi, not just playing around but Afnan has a certain purpose and purpose. Afnan tries to get close to Grandma Arsy before finally going to express honestly his feelings to Ayumi.

Before Ayumi came, Afnan had apologized to Grandma Arsy that her arrival would approach Ayumi. Afnan revealed all his heart that has loved Ayumi since the incident ten years ago. That love continues to be nurtured to this day and never changes.

The age difference between Afnan and Ayumi is also not a problem for Afnan. According to Afnan, Ayumi is everything and the best match for him.

Ayumi was still leaning her head on Grandma Arsy's arm. The same comfort as Ayumi is being spoiled with Mother Alisha.

"Ayumi, there's Nak Afnan. Grandma go inside first. Grandma stayed for a while," said Grandma Arsy slowly staring at Ayumi and Afnan alternately.

"Yes Nek. Grandma rest first. Later 'Ayumi pinched again Grandma's legs like yesterday," Ayumi replied politely.

Arsy's grandmother had entered the house leaving Afnan and Ayumi alone on the porch.

"Diminum Kak Afnan," said Ayumi briefly as she stared at the drink that had been made by Grandma had not been touched by Afnan.

"Yes Ayumi" replied Afnan quietly and sipped the warm sweet tea until it was half a glass.

"Booker Brother?" said Ayumi chuckled as she looked at the contents of the tea cup that had stayed a little.

"More precisely thirsty, same groggy Grandma Arsy. You see, Brother came here to say you are Ayumi," Afnan explained.

Afnan purposely nudged the slightly straightening words to get close to Ayumi. Afnan wanted to see Ayumi's response as Afnan tried to recognize Ayumi more deeply.

"Sir Afnan is not wrong? Want to say Ayumi? Then what about Brother Zura?" ayumi asked half-investigated out of curiosity about the relationship between the two.

"Sister's arrival here is actually some things that you want to convey. The first thing, ta'aruf is indeed true, but Big Brother cannot accept it on the grounds that there is a heart that you have to take care of. Brother loves another girl, and Brother cannot open his heart to another" Afnan explained and stopped for taking a deep breath.

Revealing an actual situation is not easy. There is a sense of pros and cons within him. But that's a very important pursuit when we want to go serious and further with someone later in life.

Ayumi looked at Afnan with a still curious look.

"Then what's second?" ayumi asked quickly out of curiosity.

"The second thing is that Big Brother loves you very much Ayumi, can Big Brother be close to you, and be the most important part of your life?" afnan said clearly and hesitantly.

His heart was relieved when it had revealed this most important thing in his life for a long time. Accepted or not it's a problem later, which is clear Afnan is just trying to be honest with his own feelings.

Ayumi stared fixedly at the eyes of Afnan to look for lies or search for modesty there, but the deeper the gaze, Ayumi did not see the negative elements from the look of Afnan's eyes. It's all about sincerity and selfless affection.

Ayumi straightened her seat and sighed. Ayumi did not reply, only one was in Ayumi's mind. 'Ayumi must be how, choosing is the hardest thing when there are two choices and it is not an option but must be chosen, ' Ayumi's inner heart.

Everyone who has expressed his love certainly wants the same reply not a one-handed feeling.

"What should Ayumi replied Brother. Didn't Ayumi this afternoon have expressed Ayumi's feelings honestly," said 'Ayumi who just slipped from her lips without warning.

Hearing Ayumi's reply, Afnan's smile expanded.

"Silver to hear that, that's the sign that you accepted Brother to be your most important part Ayumi?" tanya Afnan made sure to go back.

Ayumi just smiled flatly, these should be the words that Ayumi had always wanted to hear long ago. Afnan comes and expresses his love to Ayumi. But why does this feel normal, why Ayumi is heavier on her ideals not her first love.

"Sister Afnan, sorry maybe now is not the right time to prefer feelings and love, although Ayumi has the same feelings as Kak Afnan. Honestly, Ayumi is happy, happy, and happy. This statement that Ayumi had wanted to hear long ago. But now the conditions are different, Ayumi must be more focused for the future of Ayumi. Ayumi still wants to pursue the ideals of Ayumi," said Ayumi slowly explained at length about her heart.

Afnan listened and listened to Ayumi's statement carefully. His heart was disappointed because what Afnan had been maintaining could not get Afnan.

"Why Ayumi? Don't we love each other? Why don't you just accept this brother's love" tabya Afnan sulked.

Ayumi exhaled slowly, her heart also ached refusing like this, this was not the answer Ayumi wanted.

"Ayumi wants to be a doctor. Ayumi wants to make Grandma proud. Ayumi wants to focus on Ayumi's education, " said Ayumi.

Ayumi's eyes were wet, clearly this was not the answer from her real heart.

"Ayumi look at Brother. Everything can go hand in hand, your ideals with your love as well. Brother will always try to make you a priority and help you as much as possible" Afnan assures Ayumi.

"It's not easy, brother. Ayumi is still unstable to go through something more serious. Ayumi did not want one of them to stop in the middle of the road before reaching the finish. Living the two things we like is not easy," Ayumi replied wisely.

Ayumi is young but her mind is mature. Ayumi has grown up since being abandoned by her parents.

Afnan can only look at Ayumi without being able to reach her heart even though Ayumi's heart can be reached.

"Sir Afnan, if you're patient, wait for Ayumi. But, if Big Brother is impatient, leave 'Ayumi, don't make Ayumi to hope for more. Ayumi's choice is currently to focus on education" Ayumi said slowly.

Ayumi's face looked down, her heart ached like it was sliced, her heart was pounding.

"Didn't you want to change Ayumi's answer? For Brother? For our love?" asked Afnan who was still hoping.

"Don't pursue the devil's lust. But pursue his love Allah SWT. My brother understands this better. Ayumi entered first, sister, it was night, assalamu'alaikum," said Ayumi slowly and left Afnan on the terrace alone.

Ayumi walked into the house with her face down. His cry was restrained so as not to spill in front of Afnan. Ayumi half ran and immediately went inside her room.