The Moon Among the Stars

33

Rara patted Kahfi's shoulder very hard.

"Why Bang? Sad you see that? Rara aja mewek," said Rara with a chatty and still rubbed his two cheeks that were still wet.

Slowly Rara's liking of Kahfi must be detained so as not to be known to the crowd. Rara tries to cover it up with good friends with Kahfi.

Kahfi went outside the house to the terrace and approached Mother Icha and Ayumi.

"Mother, called Father," said Kahfi politely while patting the shoulder of Mother Icha very slowly.

Mother Icha turned her head towards Kahfi and blinked her one eye to shut up first.

"Ayumi, let's eat first huh? Ayumi would like to eat Mother's cooking?" ask Mother Icha gently still by rubbing the head of Ayumi covered with hijab.

Ayumi let go of her embrace and stood firmly in front of Mother Icha. Ayumi listened to Mother Icha's words well, but not a single word was thrown from Ayumi's lips.

Both eyes are wet with tears, tears mixed with fluid from the nose that continues to flow into one makes Ayumi's face wet.

"Ayumi was ashamed of Mother," Ayumi replied briefly.

Mother Icha just stared silently at Ayumi.

"Who's the same?" ask Bunda Icha while tidying up the hijab Ayumi.

Both of Ayumi's eyes looked at Kahfi and then turned to look inside the house to look at Rara in turn.

Ayumi looked back at Mommy Icha and shook her head slowly.

"Come in?" said Mother Icha while holding Ayumi's hand and holding her to enter the house.

Mother Icha walks alongside Ayumi, and Rara and Kahfi walk behind her.

"We have another guest. Her name is Ayumi. Ayumi, this is Mr. Toha, Mother's husband, and that's Father and Mother Rara, and the beautiful Zura is Afnan's future wife," said Mother Icha introducing everything in the dining room.

Deg ...

Deg ...

Deg ...

Like a big stone thrown and right about the heart of Ayumi. Sick, that was the first word Ayumi had in mind. His gaze instantly shifted to Afnan and Zura in turn.

Zura heard the words of Mother Icha who had recognized Zura as the future wife of Afnan also felt great happiness. During this time he was not considered by Afnan, but his family, especially Mother Icha, was very concerned and recognized Zura as his future son-in-law. Zura smiled broadly triumphantly.

Afnan consciously stared sharply by Ayumi immediately spoke up about his relationship with Zura. Afnan looked at Zura who looked happy with Mother Icha's confession.

Afnan stood up and said, "Mother, please don't say things that aren't necessarily true." Afnan's stern voice was full of annoyance.

Mother Icha stared at Afnan full of question marks.

"What do you mean Afnan?" ask Mother Icha in a rather loud voice.

"Afnan doesn't want to argue this issue, forgive Afnan, and for you Zura, sorry firmly, I can't accept ta'aruf's offer from you, good afternoon," afnan said very firmly and then walked towards his room.

When he passed Ayumi, Afnan looked at Ayumi's face. Ayumi returned the gaze with deep disappointment.

"Define! Don't leave the dining table. They are guests we must respect" said Kyai Toha loudly.

Afnan's footsteps stopped hearing the words of Kyai Toha, his father. Afnan turned his body and stood right beside Ayumi.

Ayumi gasped in shock at Afnan's confession who was very brave to speak out in front of the crowd. Ayumi turned her head towards Afnan as if in disbelief. Afnan returned Ayumi's gaze full of warmth and tenderness.

"What!" zura shouted spontaneously.

All eyes looked towards Zura, staring sadly and pityfully at Zura. His love for Afnan turned out to be really clapping one hand.

"Define! You don't appreciate Dad!" shouted Mr. Sukoco who already considered Afnan as his own son.

"I'm sorry Afnan, Dad. All this time Afnan tried to be able to love Zura, but that love never grew even there was for Zura," Afnan told Pak Sukoco.

"That's because your feelings are dead! Your feelings have been blinded by that orphan girl!" yelled Mr. Sukoco while walking through the dining table in annoyance.

Kyai Toha just kept quiet and took a deep breath, looking for a way to mediate the matter.

Kahfi just looked at Ayumi with a hollow and disappointed feeling.

Rara looked at Kahfi who looked a little dreamy looking at Ayumi. Rara does not know, how she should behave, should be happy because Kahfi can be hers, or should be sad to see people who are unfortunately disappointed and sad.

Mommy Icha looked at Ayumi who looked reddened with embarrassment and sadness. Ayumi's hand was still held by Mother Icha, and the stronger the grip was.

Ayumi turned to Mother Icha who smiled kindly at her.

Mother Icha's face drew closer to Ayumi's ear and half whispered, "It turns out you're her real daughter-in-law's candidate."

In Ayumi's heart was happy to hear the whisper, but still disappointed, the disclosure was made at an inappropriate time. There are others who are hurt because their happiness certainly makes Ayumi sad.

"We're not appreciated here! We better just go home. Mother, Zura, Rara, we go home now!!" yelled Mr. Sukoco with anger and emotion.

Kyai Toha also stood up and approached Pak Sukoco who was still controlled by anger.

"Sukoco sir, forgive my son Afnan. At this time has disappointed Mr. Sukoco and family, I am on behalf of the family really sorry for this unfortunate incident," said Kyai Toha slowly and weakened.

Weak does not mean losing, but rather appreciates Mr. Sukoco as a guest, and Kyai Toha as the host should provide maximum comfort.

This incident was completely unexpected for both families.

"Let's talk in the family room to be more relaxed," said Kyai Toha gently like bewitching Mr. Sukoco who finally obeyed the words of Kyai Toha.

All left the dining room to the living room according to Kyai Toha's request. Everyone takes their own sitting position.

Ayumi, Bunda Icha, Kahfi and Rara remained in the dining room to eat the delayed lunch due to the problem.

"Ayumi, let's take a little rice. Let's take it again," said Mother Icha gently while spilling vegetables on the plate Ayumi and Rara alternately.

"Well, you're okay, right?" ask Kahfi slowly. Kahfi had since noticed Ayumi who looked bowed lethargic and sad.

"It's okay, sister," Ayumi replied slowly.

"Ay, do not put the heart of Rara's father," said Kahfi then who was not willing to see his favorite girl humiliated as before.

"Yes Ay, my father was harsh and rude. Forgive my father, will you?" rara explained.

"I'm doing fine. No need to be more, yes" said Ayumi smiling and then chuckling.

Ayumi could not bear to see her best friend apologize. It was better for Ayumi to feel heartache and remain silent unnoticed by the others.