The Step Sister of Tiri

78. Who's Dad?

After all the necessities were done, Mama Aisyah, Zayna and Kinan returned home. Papa has come home from the office. The man waited in the living room together with Ayman.

"Assalamualaikum" said the three women as they entered the house.

"Waalaikumsalam, where have you been? It's almost evening" asked Papa Hadi.

"Damate, Pa. Her name is also a woman, there must be something bought," replied Mama Aisyah.

"When the clothes in the closet are also still a lot that has not been used, but there are bought," said Papa Hadi who then looked at his daughter-in-law. "That's why Zayna's only a few groceries, while Mama and Kinan a lot?"

"Yes, because Ayman is stingy with his wife. He can't get his wife to spend a lot" replied Mama Aisyah immediately made Ayman glare her eyes. How could his mother talk like that. Zayna already has her credit card.

When she was about to recite her mother's words, the middle-aged woman even brought the husband into the room. Ayman snorted in annoyance, but he knew very well that what his mother said was just a joke. Kinan laughed at the behavior of his mother and brother.

"Mas, I was clear with Mama, if it was me who did not want to shop," said Zayna who felt bad for her husband.

"Yes, I know. Mom likes to fuck. Don't think about it. You must be tired, come on, let's go to the room." Ayman and Zayna went to the room, as did Kinan.

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One month Zayna had been living in her father-in-law's house. No one talks about Papa Rahmat and Mama Savina. Ayman also deliberately let his wife calm down. The woman's condition is also better than before.

Several times Ayman wanted to talk to Zayna. However, seeing the happy face of his wife while talking to Mama Aisyah and Kinan, the man undoes his intentions. He did not have to hurt his wife.

Meanwhile, the sentence for Zanita has not been determined as the trial continues. Today Mama Savina visited her daughter alone because Papa Rahmat was in practice walking. The woman also did not want to trouble the husband.

"Mama came alone?" zanita asked as she sat in front of her mother.

"Yes, Papa, you're still practicing walking" Mama Savina replied unhappily. Zanita who understood also immediately grasped the palm of the woman who had given birth to her.

"What's up, Ma? Why does Mama look so sad?"

"It was a month that Zayna left home. To this day there was no news of him. Mama pityes Papa who every day just keeps crying, lamenting his mistake to Zayna. Though all this is Mama's fault, but Mama also can not do anything because Zayna herself who refused to go home. Several times Mama tried to reach him, but not once did she pick him up."

"I'm sorry, Ma. It was also my fault" said Zanita slowly.

"No, you're not wrong. Your mother has influenced you. It's all Mama's unforgivable fault."

"Mama can't talk like that. I'm sure later Brother Zayna will definitely forgive Papa and Mama. She's a good woman."

"Just because she's a good woman, Mama's guilt is getting bigger. Mama's happier if she takes revenge with mama. At least it could reduce Mama's immense guilt."

Not once did Zayna avenge their actions. She had hurt her sister several times, but Zayna never once returned the favor. The woman remembers how her crying sister sobbed, when Fahri cancelled the wedding and preferred her. Everything is still very clear in his memory.

"Ma, can I have Zayna's number? I'll try to use the phone inside. I hope Brother Zayna picks him up. At least I've been trying."

Mama Savina nodded. He immediately wrote down Zanita's number on a piece of paper. The two talked for a moment. Until Zanita's question made the middle-aged woman speechless.

"Well, who's my dad?"

Not a single word came out of Mama Savina's mouth. It was not that he was unwilling to say it, but the woman really did not know who the man was. It was very dark and Mama Savina could not see it.

"Ma, why silence? Please tell me who my father is? I also have the right to know. Even if he's a thug or a criminal."

"I'm sorry Mama, but I really don't know who that guy is. It was very dark around then. Mama can only see the shadow" replied Mama Savina with her head lowered.

The guilt and shame the woman felt at the same time. Had he not left then, there would have been no question like this out of his daughter's mouth.

Zanita is sad because she doesn't know her real father. However, he did not blame Mama Savina. The woman also knew that her mother was also a victim here. Zanita is encouraging that maybe this is the best for her.

Whoever Zanita's biological father is, hopefully one day they can meet in better circumstances. After talking about many things, Mama Savina came home. He still has to open his shop.

Since Zayna's departure, Mama Savina has indeed decided to open a grocery store in front of the house. Papa Mercy is no longer working. Only from there can daily needs be fulfilled. Mama Savina doesn't want to use Zayna's money because she feels it's not her right. He doesn't deserve all that. The capital used was the result of selling her jewelry and Zanita.

"How's Zanita doing, Ma?" asked Papa Grace as Mama Savina sat on the living room sofa after saying her greeting.

"Alhamdulillah, it's better. He can also accept everything with sincerity. Mama hope that after she gets out later, she turns into a better person."

"Amin, hopefully, Ma. We wish the best for the children."

"Yes, Pa," said Mama Savina. "Pa, has there been any news from Zayna?"

"Not yet, it seems like he still can't forgive us. Yesterday Papa called Ayman. He said Zayna was fine there and he also still needed time to talk to his wife."

"Zayna must have been very comfortable there. Mama saw her in-laws love her so much."

Papa Rahmat nodded confirming the wife's words. While in the hospital, she can also see Ayman's family's affection for Zayna, which the man cannot give. Too much time Papa Rahmat threw away and now he regrets it.

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