THE STAR OF HEAVEN

PART 127'S

It's been six months since Zalynda and Ray's wedding reception. They return to their daily routine. Zalynda currently runs a branch pastry shop from the Edah pastry shop near Gengs Cafe

Zalynda is quite happy with her busy life because she is no longer bored in the apartment waiting for Ray to come home from work. Moreover, Zalynda can channel his hobbies and have his own income. Zalynda employees also increased so that currently Zalynda does not need to often jump into the kitchen.

Ray allows Zalynda to move outside on the condition that Zalynda does not forget her duties as a wife. Sometimes when there is no overtime, like this time, Ray invites Zalynda to go home together

"Still in the afternoon, stop by the park? I miss eating siomay that was sold in the park." Zalynda said as she tightened her seatbelt

"As you wish, beautiful." Ray said with a smile. Ray drove his car to the city park

The city park in the afternoon is quite crowded with visitors. Most small children are running around while playing in a mini playground provided as a park facility

Zalynda smiled as she watched the children running around in her mother's or her nanny's bribe. Their lisp sounds funny and fun

"Ngeliatin what the hell? Seriously very." Ray said as he stroked Zalynda's cheek making the girl stunned

"Eh no. I looked at those kids again. They're funny." Zalynda said as she continued to watch the children running around here and there

A feeling of sadness perched in Zalynda's heart. Zalynda was married to Ray for almost a year. Since the miscarriage, Zalynda has not conceived again. As a wife, of course Zalynda wanted to give offspring to Ray. It was two months ago that Zalynda removed her contraception

"Za, why?" Ray noticed a change in Zalynda's countenance. The young man turned Zalynda's face towards him. Their eyes meet, Ray sees Zalynda's brown netra glazed over

"You sick?" Ray asked again as he pressed the back of his hand against Zalynda's forehead. Zalynda took Ray's hand from her forehead and clasped Ray's hand tightly

"I'm sorry.."

"Why?" Ray asked confused

"Because I haven't been able to give you any offspring yet." Zalynda said again

Ray smiled as he stroked Zalynda's head covered in a veil "I don't mind it, honey. God has not yet left us a child because this is what is best for us right now."

Zalynda raised her head to look at Ray. Ah, Ray's gaze never changed. Always gently glare at him

"Maybe Allah know, your former caesarean yesterday has not healed properly or so that you can apply what has been your dream for a long time. Husnudzon is like Allah, beautiful." Said Ray again

"You don't mind if I'm not pregnant yet, Ray? Ina and Andre already have one funny hero. Ghea was pregnant." Zalynda

"Same good Mike is still single" said Ray with a laugh. Ray's words did not stop making Zalynda laugh. Zalynda's laughter is a beautiful thing for Ray. The young man clasped Zalynda's fingers tightly. Ray was always kind to Zalynda, making her feel even more guilty

"Ray. If I don't get pregnant, I want you to get married again." Zalynda's words just slid from her lips

Ray's hand loosened. Ray's face stiffened. Didn't she hear wrong that Zalynda told her to get married again? Ray's eyes are squinting

"Ray.." call Zalynda

"Stop talking!" Ray's voice sounded resolutely making Zalynda's heart faintly.

Ray breathed a rough breath. He wanted to yell at Zalynda for his silly advice. Does Zalynda think Ray can get married that easily to another woman? What does it mean Zalynda doesn't mind seeing herself with another woman? Is it possible that Zalynda's love is too thin for her?

The questions raged in Ray's mind. Ray sipped mineral water, hoping to quench the heat of his heart

"Ear afternoon. Let's go home." Take Ray. His hand held Zalynda's hand and led his wife to the car

***

The other night the two did not talk to each other. Ray who slightly avoided Zalynda by busying himself on his work.

Zalynda knew Ray was mad at her. Zalynda regretted putting out a sentence this afternoon. It was like Zalynda was talking to Ray, but the young man seemed untouchable and did not want to open communication with him

Ting tong's..

Zalynda rushed to put on her robe and veil before going to open the door

"Assalamu'alaykum darling.."

"Mother, father. Why didn't you say? Let brother Za go home." Ray said while peeping Aya's cheek

"Unfortunately mom and dad can't come to your apartment, bang?" Aya pouted a little while sitting on the sofa.

"Not that, brother does not want mother and father to bother." Said Ray again

"No bother, bang. Mother wants to meet you. This is just from the airport straight here." Ardhi. His forehead puckered slightly looking at the work of Ray who was at the table

"Busy?" Ask Ardhi

"No, dad. Fry it again." Ray said as he finished his work

"Rubber? What other language is that?" Ask Ardhi

Zalynda came to bring him four cups of tea and some snacks he made for home

"Where's your shop Za?" Ask Aya while sipping her tea.

"Alhamdulillah mother, just yesterday added an officer to help in the kitchen. Orders are pretty much now." Zalynda said as she sat beside Ray. Ray seemed to shift his seat slightly, not wanting to be close to Zalynda

Aya's eyes were squeaking. It looks like something happened between Ray and Zalynda.

"Beib, you know the spaghetti across from this apartment right? I want to eat that spaghetti bolognese." Said Aya

"Spaghetti's? Za there is material, briefly Za makein ya mother."

"Eeh, no need Za. Mother wants to eat the food sold across. Beib, buyin can you? Take your brothers." Aya said restraining Zalynda's motion while coding towards Ardhi

Ardhi apparently understood with the code Aya "Come bang, get memenin dad."

Ray obediently follows Ardhi out of his apartment, buying Aya's order

After the two left, Aya looked towards Zalynda with a smile

"Za fought the same brother?"

Zalynda was a little surprised. Her mother-in-law is quite sensitive to what is happening

"Just a little misunderstanding, mother." Zalynda said as she twisted the end of her veil

Aya shifted her seat closer to Zalynda

"What's wrong? There is no problem that cannot be solved. Did you hurt Za?" Ask Aya

Zalynda quickly shook his head. Ray never hurt her intentionally. It was precisely him who seemed to have made Ray hurt with his words

"The mother's son is very stubborn and sometimes annoying. He sometimes wants to win by himself and does not want to be touched by his ego. Mommy hope you understand." Aya

"No mother, it was Za who was wrong. To this day, Za is not pregnant. Za feels that failing can't give a child to Ray."

"Can't, not yet. God has not yet entrusted a little angel to you. Za was pregnant before so according to the mother there are no problems with the health of the two of you. Za knew not when the mother married first, wait a year to get pregnant." Aya said trying to cheer Zalynda up

Zalynda bit her lip. Wanting herself to tell him what caused Ray to be angry with her, Zalynda undoes her worry that Aya is blaming her

"Za must know his big brother's ego is high. Mommy hopes Za can understand Ray and be good with Ray yes, as thick as he is. Because since the same time Za, Ray looks more smiling and laughing." Aya said as she stroked Zalynda's head

Aya's words made Zalynda stunned. Zalynda knew she had to apologize to Ray because she was guilty of this.

Zalynda smilingly looked at Aya while nodding

"Yes mother.."