The Secret of Zoya's Love

Pedekate Juice

Sometimes our life partners are people we don't expect or dream of. That is where PATIENCE and SINCERITY to be able to accept their shortcomings and walk together to be able to complement each other. But, believe me when God has betrothed, that's where there are strong feelings for each other that we sometimes don't realize.

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It's been three days that Ale and Zoya have been staying at Mama Shanti's house. Zoya's physical condition is better, but no one can measure her heart. Zoya was more silent. He was reluctant to talk to anyone. The thing that's in her brain, why is her husband so long? What kind of marriage is she currently in? All far from what he had ever dreamed, the family sakinah mawardah warrohmah.

"Zoy, eat first, yuk!" invite Shanti when she sees Zoya pensively by the window. His eyes glared far away staring at the courtyard of the house.

"Ma, don't tell this to Mom! I don't want her to worry." Zoya asked as she watched her in-laws walk over.

At Zoya Shanti's request, she wants to cry. She feels very guilty to the Nurma family especially Zoya.

"Ma, what should I do? Can't you leave the house without your husband's permission? What about Ale. He still needs his Papa." Zoya was very confused. Especially when he saw Ale who looked a lot silent since there was a problem.

"What is your heart made of, son? Lucky both of your parents have a good son like you." Shanti's cry can't be contained anymore. She hugs her daughter-in-law in hopes that Zoya will forever be her daughter-in-law, bringing her son and granddaughter to know more about religion.

"Let Hans reflect on his mistake. You left the house not to rebel, but to make him think." replied Shanti.

Zoya walked up to Ale who was playing a puzzle.

"Ale.. Here hug Mama! " Zoya's words made the boy immediately scatter.

"Mama, Ale won't make any more lepots. Ale will be mandili, agal mama is not tired and no longer sick." The boy hugs Zoya tightly, Ale feels guilty because he thinks Zoya is sick because of her who is always on demand.

"Darling, Ale is not wrong. Mama Sick fell down the stairs. So Ale was not wrong. Now, Mama is healthy. We can play again and Mama's gonna drop Ale off at school again, yeah! " Zoya smiled towards Ale. The thing Zoya can't stand is to let sadness and loneliness engulf her daughter.

"Ale wants to eat? Mama's bribe, yeah! " said Zoya feeling her daughter needs her attention back.

"Mama's not tired ? Ale doesn't want Mama tired and sick anymore. "

"Ihhh. Mama Zoya darling Ale. " Zoya hugged Ale again. Her maternal instinct makes Zoya put aside her current sad feelings.

"Aseekkkb..... I'm bribed Mama! " The boy shouted excitedly by running towards the dining table first.

"Thank you, Zoy. Always dear Ale. "said Shanti by holding Zoya's hand.

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Ryan was stunned by playing the index finger on the side of the lip of his coffee cup.

After hearing the confession from Hans, making himself inexhaustible if his best friend is able to do such a crazy thing. He does get a story from Anastasya about what has happened, but a direct confession from Hans' lips makes it difficult to believe if Hans who he knows to make a near-fatal mistake.

"What if Zoya dies because of you? " ask Ryan who blames Hans' actions so much. Domestic rape is common but not as extreme as Hans.

"Don't say that! I won't be able to forgive myself." Hans replied.

"Have you apologized to Zoya? " look at Ryan. These few days Hans could not cover up his anxiety. Even for certain things he had already lost his focus.

"Not yet. guilt makes me dare not to meet him." Hans replied with a glaring look.

"And you choose not to apologize? Don't be a coward Hans. Here, you are not only risking your feelings, but your household. You're the head of the family. " Ryan reassured his best friend.

"Whether you get a penalty, you must be ready to account for it. If I were Zoya's sister, maybe I'd sue you. Law no 23 th 2004, you certainly know it is not a light punishment. " continued Ryan, he himself may not be able to think if in a situation like Hans.

"I knew. In fact, Zoya's punishment is currently more painful. She was scared when she saw me. " Hans reason, why he was considering meeting Zoya earlier.

"What else are you waiting for? Meet him now, make up for your mistake. "strictly Ryan made Hans think for a moment.

"All right, I'm going to Mama's house. I've missed them too let alone Ale. " The man got out of his seat and stepped out of the cafe where they had been exchanging ideas.

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Hans drove his car through the night mood and the hustle and bustle of the road. Not without a burden he will meet Zoya. Of course, he was strengthening his heart with the worst possibility of meeting his wife's child at this time.

Right, she must accept Zoya's treatment if she still wishes for her family to return. Want to be scolded or kicked even he must accept. But no, he was sure Zoya wouldn't do that. He knew how tender his wife was. But something made him anxious, the silence of a gentle person was a very painful thing for him.

Hans turned his car around in the garage of his mother's house. There was still the sound of Ale shouting and singing. That's a sign that things are starting to normal again.

With a doubtful step he opened the main door of his mother's house. His presence made the two women look up.

"Papa." cried Ale then ran towards his Papa. Hans caught the boy and kissed him with a tube.

"That's it... Papa kisses her at the same time Mama Zoya. If only Ale can get a lot, then it can add to Ale's swollen cheeks." chapped his daughter because she had not seen her papa kiss her Mama for a long time. Hans looked at Zoya, while Zoya turned her face away.

"Pa, mana by her. Mama said, We're at Oma's house because Papa went to Singapore? " Hans looked back at Zoya, who was unmoved. The man was still holding Ale and walking towards the sofa. Zoya shifted her seat slightly away as Hans sat her body on one sofa with her.

Shanty, who was walking from behind, stopped his steps when he saw his son coming to see his wife. He opted back on the back porch, giving them time to solve the problem. Whatever the outcome.

"Mama, why don't you salim Papa? " ask Ale who realizes that her mother forgot about the habit.

"Ale, have you eaten? " ask Hans to divert his daughter's suspicions.

"Already, it was bribed by Mama Zoya. He said Mama Zoya was no longer sick. "the boy continued to snore with his disappointment.

"Thank you, Zoy. "weepy Hans who just kept Zoya quiet.

"Ale wants some juice? " ask Hans again.

"Ale hasn't drank any milk. "

"Alright, Papa will make some milk for Ale. But there, behind the nyari of Ale's milk glass." Hans said he made the boy walk by jumping into the kitchen.

"Zoy... "

"Don't come any closer, Mum! " attack Zoya in a soft voice as she sees Hans moving closer. Hans was suddenly.

"Zoy, I'm sorry. I'm really sorry." Hans' words make Zoya run towards the room. He and Ale occupy Hans's former room.

Hans just stared at his wife's agony. He still had time to see the tears that had melted on the cheeks of the cabi. But, he was already determined to apologize until Zoya forgave him.

Hans immediately caught up with Ale in the kitchen the boy had already found his milk glass. "Basar bulky, if you ask to eat and drink milk is the best! " grunts Hans at the sight of his most spirited child while drinking milk.

Hans, did make some milk for Ale. But, he also intends to make Zoya juice. Zoya's face still looks lethargic.

"Mama ate, Al? " ask Hans while cutting the fruit mixture. He would make just with various fruit mixes.

"Already, but a little. I still eat a lot Ale. Ale, that's great! " heard Ale Hans' reply just shook his head.

"Al, here! " said Hans as he looked at the milk glass in front of Ale was already empty.

"This gives Mama Zoya the same in the room. Hearts do not break! " Hans handed his glass of juice to Ale. Mama Shanti's one-story house doesn't worry her if Ale brings a glass of juice to the room.

"Don't forget to say, I love you from Papa. " Chanted Hans amplified his voice for Zoya to hear him.

Fuck the prestige, fuck his unrequited love. Fuck the rejection. Hans doesn't care anymore. He will fight for his relationship.

Seriate.