The Step Sister of Tiri

18. Home together

"I would never do that. You are the only woman I love. Maybe you won't believe it, but that's the truth. Trust me because that's all I need right now. Whatever I do, it's all just for us" Ayman said.

Zayna hugged her husband. He had not expected to get an expression of love from the man. He has no feelings for Ayman, but Zayna promises to be loyal to him.

"Don't cry anymore, your tears are too precious. I don't want to see you sad" Ayman continued.

"I'm not sad, these are happy tears. I'm so lucky to have a husband like you, I'm so happy" said Zayna, who is still in her husband's arms.

"I'm also lucky to have you" Ayman said. They're so happy. If only time could stop now, the two wished they could be together forever. "What time will you be home? Let me pick you up."

"Hour twelve. I'm taking the bike, don't pick it up." Zayna broke down her embrace and wiped her tears.

"No papa, I'll pick you up. I don't calm down until you get home by yourself in the middle of the night. I'll follow you from behind."

Zayna nodded, she was happy to be treated special like this. No one cared about him before. Been home or not, no one's looking. Now someone paying attention to her made her moved.

This time the choice was not wrong. Ayman is the soul mate God gave her. He hopes to age together. Hopefully the man is also not easily tempted by anything.

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"Why you? Why isn't anything right?" ma'ruf asked his son when they finished the meeting.

"I'm getting a little dizzy, Pa!" sahut Fahri's.

"That's no reason to neglect your duty. If you are unable to do it, you can rest at home and give the job to someone else. Not even making everything messy. All work is delayed because you're negligent!"

"Sorry, Pa."

Ma'ruf frowned, he felt that something had happened to his son. The man thought, It must be about his daughter-in-law. However, the man did not want to interfere, let Fahri finish it himself.

"So soon finish, Papa go first." Ma'ruf turned around and stepped away from his son.

"Pa, I regret my decision" Fahri said, stopping his papa steps.

Ma'ruf frowned. He turned and looked at his son. The man did not understand what Fahri was talking about. "Repent decision? What Decision?"

"I regret marrying Zanita and leaving Zayna."

Ma'ruf was eager to laugh at his son's stupidity, but this was not the time. Fahri currently needs someone to listen and give him support. As a father, he did not want his son to make the wrong decision.

"What makes you think that?" ma'ruf asked after sitting in front of his son's table. He wanted to hear a little bit of Fahri's feelings.

"I was envious to see Zayna treat her husband. He served the man sincerely, without any burden. Unlike Zanita who never did anything for me. Even for a glass of tea, he asked Zayna who made it and ended up with a commotion because for Zayna it was not his duty."

Fahri lowered his head looking at what his father said. He thought, what can make Zanita become someone he wants, given how stubborn the wife is. Just be angry. Especially giving advice.

"You didn't intend to ruin their household, did you? It's enough you got Zayna hurt yesterday, don't add to her grief."

"I can't do it, Pa. As Papa said, I'll try to make Zanita change. I hope I did it."

"Although Papa is doubtful about the result, but at least you're willing to try." Both of them were silent, busy with their own thoughts. "Continue your work Papa wants to get back to work."

Ma'ruf stood up and left his son's room. Fahri only saw that until his papa's back disappeared behind the door.

'Can't I take it back, Pa? I'm sure Zayna still has feelings for me. I deserve to be happy too, right?' inner Fahri who then shook his head as if to get rid of bad thoughts. 'No, no, I can't do it Zayna was happy with her husband.'

Fahri does not want to get dissolved in his problems, he tries to refocus on work. The man did not want to ignore his responsibilities and let his papa down.

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In the evening Ayman waited for his wife in front of the restaurant. Not long after, it appears Zayna is out with her other friends. The woman saw the whereabouts of the husband immediately approached the man after saying goodbye to the others.

"Have you waited a long time, Mom?" ask Zayna.

"No, just now. Come on, let's go home!" take Ayman who is owned by his wife.

Zayna got on the bike and immediately put it on, followed by Ayman from behind. The woman was happy to feel noticed. Sometimes she looks in the rearview mirror to see the whereabouts of the husband. Although only the look of the lights, it has made a smile rise on Zayna's lips.

It did not feel like they finally arrived at the yard. All seemed deserted, surely the other residents had fallen asleep. The woman opened the door with the spare key she had already brought.

"Mas, take a shower first, I'll make tea for us." Ayman nodded and entered the room. Zayna went to the kitchen to make a drink. When the woman brought the drink to the room, the husband was still in the bathroom. It was heard from the sound of water gurgling there.

Zayna prepares clothes for Ayman. He also took his own clothes for later after cleaning himself. She prefers to change in the bathroom. Zayna was embarrassed to change clothes in front of her husband. It wasn't long before Ayman was finished.

"The book's on the bed, Mom. The tea is on the table, I want to take a shower first" said Zayna who then passed to the bathroom.

Ayman smiled and nodded. He was happy to see the timid face of his wife. They were legitimate, but Zayna still gave him some distance. The man has to be patient enough to get his due.

The clothes that had been in bed immediately Ayman wear. He also enjoyed his wife's tea. Although only something simple if we are grateful, everything will feel good.

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