The Pursuit of Fatimah Love

Party in a luxury hotel

Chapter 29

Today is the wedding of Afif and Nabila, a festive feast on the title in a famous and most luxurious hotel in the capital. Nabila looks stunning like a queen. Happiness decorate all the faces of the people present, except the groom who is none other than Afif. Sometimes he just throws a smile at the invited guests.

Their wedding reception did not escape the media spotlight. All television and social media stations reported about their happy days. Away from the party, Fatimah looked just staring at the fancy party through an infotainment broadcast on one of the television stations.

"Never see anything that hurts your heart, son." Haji Maulana said, sitting next to Fatimah.

Fatimah who was focused with mixed feelings, immediately grabbed the remote and pressed the off button. He could not hide his sadness, the clear circle that had been in his custody, was now flowing down his cheeks.

"It turns out, it feels like this sick Abi," said Fatimah in a raucous voice.

Haji Maulana sighed and carried Fatimah into his arms. "Pain and disappointment is one of the human natures. We will never understand the meaning of happiness and gratitude if we never feel it all." Haji Maulana said as he hugged Fatimah's body, trying to give strength to the princess.

"Assalamualaikum," the voice of the greeting from Ilham blew them away. Ilham took a rough breath, he was very concerned about what his younger sister was crying about. He approached them and sat down next to Fatimah.

"Getishalight." Reply Fatimah and Hajj Maulana together.

Inspiration immediately kissed the back of Maulana's hajj hand, so did Fatimah kiss the back of Ilham's hand.

"Fatimah, do you remember that brother named Salman?" Ilhan asked, gently stroking Fatimah's head.

Fatimah released her embrace from her Abinya, she stared fixedly at Inspiration while rubbing her tears rough. "That's, Bang Salman, brother's friend from college?" Fatimah asked while looking closely at Inspiration.

"Yes, he asked you earlier when you met him, he wanted to invite you to work together." Answer the Inspiration with a face of sumringah.

"Cooperation?" Fatimah asked while frowning.

"This is a golden opportunity for you to develop yourself Fatimah." Say an enthusiastic Inspiration with a smile engraved on his face.

"I don't understand the cooperation offered by Bang Salman?" Fatimah asked again, making Ilham even more smiling.

"Don't want to tell you, which is obviously a very good opportunity for you." The words of Inspiration make Fatimah and Haji Maulana look at each other, they are really curious about what cooperation Ilham means.

"Tomorrow morning, brother will accompany you to meet Salman, now brother wants to take a bath first." Inspiration immediately went from sitting to go to the bathroom.

"Did Abi know, what does bang Salman have to offer?" Fatimah asked, staring at the Haji Maulana.

"Abi has not heard from Salman for a long time, but Abi said it seems like a cooperation that brings happiness and good to you."

Maulana's hajj answer made Fatimah smile. "Aamiin, hopefully Abi, please help Fatimah with do'a Abi."

"Of course, without asking Abi would pray for the best for Abi's children." Haji Maulana said with a facial expression that instantly turned sad.

"Thank you Abi, forgive us for being far from perfect as Abi's children." Fatimah said as she hugged the hajj Maulana again. He knew very well that Abinya was remembering her brother Arman.

"It doesn't need to be perfect to be Abi's children, seeing you happy is more than enough for Abi as a parent." The answer to Maulana's hajj, made Fatimah more tightened her embrace and did not feel clear circles back wet her cheeks.

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By mid-morning, Fatimah and Ilham had arrived at a fine restaurant located in the heart of the capital. It looked like a pure white man with a neat and elegant look waved his hand and smiled towards them.

"Getishalight." They answered, Ilham immediately shook Salman's hand, whereas, Fatimah cupped her hands to her chest with a smile.

"Please sit down, Ilham, Fatimah" Salman said kindly.

"Thank you." Reply Fatimah.

"Before discussing the issue of cooperation, we better order a meal first," asked Salman with a smile and looked at Fatimah without blinking.

"Even if your status is a widow, your charm is all the more thrilling." Salman said inwardly as he swallowed his saliva and rubbed rough his face, trying to calm the increasingly erratic thump in his heart.

They also ordered some food and drinks. Salman who had long been heartfelt to Fatimah felt very happy, because the woman of his dreams was now very close in front of him.

Salman had long wanted to express all his feelings, but all were hindered by the presence of Arsyad, who his parents said they had been betrothed since childhood.

However, when he found out that Fatimah was not married to Arsyad, he married another man certainly made him shocked, when he found out with what kind of man Fatimah married.

However, when she learned of the divorce of Fatimah and her husband, her heart was very happy. But unfortunately, he lost quickly with Arsyad, who had first asked Fatimah to be his companion.

Now, Fatimah's ex-husband is married to one of the top models, who spread his wings abroad. Ilham also told him, if Fatimah and Arsyad failed to marry because of the trapping done by Arsyad through stimulant drugs, making Salman solidify his steps back to get Fatimah.

After eating some food and drinks, they immediately discussed the cooperation offered by Salman.

"Fatimah, I would like to invite you to work together to build a language and religious school. I'd also like to invite you to work together in the culinary field." Said Salman, making Fatimah look in disbelief towards Salman.

"I see a huge potential in you Fatimah" Salman said with a smile and reassured Fatimah.

Fatimah looked to breathe.

"It is an honor for me to be asked to work with bang Salman, but the science of religion and cooking that I have is still very minimal, Bang." subtly rejected Fatimah. He knew very well that if Salman had put his heart on him for a long time, he would not have if Salman had gone after him like Arshad. Suddenly he remembered the figure of Afif.

"It turns out you didn't turn out to be humble." Praise Salman, look closely at Fatimah.

"Hi, keep your eyes on me! My sister is not your mahram!" indham firmly patted Salman's shoulder gently, making him misbehaved.

Fatimah only smiled faintly in response to the words of Ilham and Salman. However, suddenly his smile instantly faded when he saw the couple who had just entered the restaurant and were extremely stealing the attention of the visitors.

Fatimah tried to act as calm as possible, trying to hold tightness in her chest. "Why is it so painful? O Allah, please help me to recite it." Fatimah said to herself.

However, the feeling of tightness was increasingly felt in his chest, his heart felt like it was stuck in pain, even very sick.

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Can Fatimah endure the pain and wounds in her heart?

Can she show Afif if she's a strong woman?

Wait for Fatimah changes in the next chapter🤗🙏.