THE STAR OF HEAVEN
PART 15'S
According to Dr. Husna, observation of the state of Zalynda only takes one day. In the afternoon, Zalynda was allowed to return home. Ray chose to leave the Hospital after performing Maghrib prayers
And this is where Zalynda, sitting quietly next to Ray driving. Ray occasionally glanced at Zalynda who kept looking at the road
"Would you stop by to eat Za?" Roseless Ray
"Eh, what's Ray?" Zalynda turned to Ray. It seemed like the girl did not hear what Ray said
Ray smiled "I asked, do you want to stop by for a meal?"
"Ooh.." Zalynda. Ray's forehead is wrinkled
"You haven't eaten yet."
"Ng.I'm gonna take a shower, get changed.." Zalynda said slowly as she squeezed the clothes she was wearing
As Ray regains consciousness, Zalynda has not changed her clothes from yesterday when Ray took her to the Hospital. Panicked, Ray immediately grabbed his t-shirt and training pants to wear to Zalynda's body, without underwear.
"Sorry.."
"Eh?" Zalynda turned towards Ray who was straight looking at the highway
"We order it. What do you want to eat?" Ray asked to switch the conversation
"Anything." Zalynda said slowly
Ray breathed. Back in focus his eyes on the road while increasing the speed of his vehicle
***
"What's this?" Zalynda asked as she saw some boxes piling up in Ray's living room
"My stuff. The room next door can be used by you now, Za."
It turned out that today Ray had some people arrange the storage room of the items next to his room to be Zalynda's room. As a result, Ray's living room piled up several boxes of storage for the young man's belongings
Zalynda looked at Ray who was looking at her with a smile. Ray slowly stroked Zalynda's head while looking at the girl's response. Ray won't scare Zalynda a second time.
A sense of warmth lingered in Zalynda's heart. For a long time Zalynda had not felt this kind of feeling, this feeling of being cherished. Zalynda simply bowed while arranging a thump in the chest
"Hopefully you like it. Sorry if it doesn't suit your taste." Ray said as he opened the door
Zalynda went into his room. The girl smiled with the feel of the room Ray had chosen for her. Shades of pink, Ray still remembers his favorite color. Her suitcase was in her new room
"Ah, Ray.." whispered Zalynda sighing with a shake, dispelling the feeling that was about to grow from a hint of Ray's attention
"Za." call Ray from the door. Zalynda turned and approached Ray
"I'm ordering food, we'll eat together. You clean first. Don't forget to lock the door, you can make a khilaf." Ray said with a jail smile
Zalynda's face heated up hearing Ray's last sentence. The girl immediately nodded and closed the door. Zalynda locked the door from the inside
Ray chuckles when he hears a 'click' from the inside. Ray enters his room and cleans himself while waiting for his food order
***
Fragrant soup Iga and satay chicken out. Zalynda was stunned to see such food for some people
"Did you invite someone else, Ray?" Ask Zalynda
"Nope." Ray said while taking out the plate and spoon.
Zalynda noticed Ray's storage. Looks like Ray only has a few dishes and cutlery. Zalynda's forehead is wrinkled
"Had his wife never been brought here?" Think Zalynda
"Let's eat." Said Ray jerking Zalynda's daydream
Zalynda saw Sop Iga and his chicken satay still in plastic and only based on oil paper
"There's a bowl?" Ask Zalynda
Ray pointed to the cabinet below where he had taken the plate. Zalynda immediately took out a large bowl and two small bowls and a ladle.
Ray smiled looking at Zalynda deftly preparing everything on the table. Complete with drink. Zalynda also spooned the rice to Ray's plate
"Here?" Zalynda asked Ray
"Add a little more. I eat a lot."
Zalynda added his rice dumpling to Ray's plate and handed it to the young man. Then spoon the rib soup into a small bowl and give some skewers to Ray's plate. Zalynda also poured Ray a drink
"Is there anything less?" Zalynda asked when she saw Ray not touching his food
"I'm used to bribes." Said Ray flat
"Handest, Za. Let's eat." Take Ray
Zalynda reflexes to sing her lips because of Ray's abuse. They also eat in silence
"Za, what time are you going to the store tomorrow?"
"Even o'clock in the afternoon."
"That means morning at home?"
"No, six in the morning I went to Reema's house in the compound near the hostel."
"Who's Reema's mom?" Ray glanced towards Zalynda
"Mmm.bu Reema, yes Miss Reema. My boss."
"Did it happen there?" Ask Ray
Zalynda bit her lips while glancing towards Ray
"I'm a maid there, Ray." Zalynda said slowly
Ray reflexively gazed towards Zalynda "Helper?"
Zalynda felt very small in front of Ray. Zalynda nodded slowly.
As Ray recalled, Zalynda who used to always use the car when leaving for campus. Zalynda is always neat, organized and looks rich. What happened to this girl after all these years?
Zalynda smiled wryly
"I'm not who you think Ray is. The Zalynda you saw first was a fake." It was as if Zalynda could read Ray's mind
Zalynda stared at Ray's brown bead "This is the real Zalynda, Ray."
Ray was silent looking at Zalynda's teary eyes. There was sadness there. The girl smiled, rather forcing a smile
"I'm sorry for what happened at Gemilang University. I once betrayed your trust, maybe this is all karma for all my bad deeds."
Zalynda paused his sentence while trying to put together the exact sentence in his brain
"With regard to yesterday's marriage, I understand indeed by force of the citizens. You have no choice. If you're going to divorce me now, I'll accept Ray.."
There was a pain in Zalynda's chest as she said the last sentence. No matter how much Zalynda held him back, his feelings could not be lied to.
Zalynda's appetite was instantly gone. The girl stood up to leave the dining table, but Ray's hand held Zalynda's
"Zw.." Ray stood up from his seat. Zalynda threw her face to the side not wanting Ray to see her face that was holding back tears.
"Don't say divorce, Za. It is hated by God." Ray said as he positioned Zalynda's body to face towards him
Zalynda looked up at Ray "But you had to, Ray."
Ray laughed "If I had to, I might have run away from yesterday in Grebek."
Zalynda's eyes blinked at Ray's words.
"What does that mean? He wasn't forced? Then he's willingly accepting this marriage?" The sentence revolved in Zalynda's mind
"Zw.." Calling Ray, Zalynda regained consciousness from her daydream
"Then your wife? I don't want to be the cause of another woman's heartache, even if you do this to save me, your friend.." Zalynda deliberately emphasized the word 'friend' so that Zalynda remained aware of his position
Ray's forehead frowned not understanding Zalynda's conversation. Ray's burly hands cupped Zalynda's cheeks.
Zalynda was a little surprised, her hands began to feel cold as fear arose. Zalynda closed her eyes tightly.
"Don't be afraid, I won't hurt you Za." said Ray softly. Zalynda still closed her eyes while biting her lips. Without opening her eyes, Zalynda knew Ray was very close
"Look at me Za."
Slowly Zalynda opened her eyes, looking at the gently smiling Ray. Ray's thumb pressed down on Zalynda's lower lip slowly
"Don't bite too hard, the wound. Release Za.."
As hypnotized, Zalynda released a bite on her lips. His eyes seemed to be on Ray
"I will not divorce you. You're my wife now, Zalynda Navulia." Ray said as he grabbed Zalynda's body into his arms
Zalynda's body stiffened for a moment. Ray gently stroked Zalynda's head while tightly clutching the girl. Slowly the muscles of Zalynda's body loosened slightly. Zalynda rests her head on Ray's shoulder. It was no longer the fear that Zalynda felt, but a feeling of comfort and calm. Zalynda really enjoyed Ray's embrace
"God, may I wish to be happy with him?" The heart of Zalynda
