The Wasted Bride

Contrition

Of love?

Is that love?

If asked, did Arwaa ever feel love? The answer is of course. There is love for the Creator. So is love for both parents. Also his love for Aldair when they were a couple.

But it seems that Arwaa's love does not mean much to Aldair because the man has thrown his heart into the deepest layers, divided unceremoniously.

Then is Arwaa wrong for hoping too much for a return from her love? No. gabe. It was just that he was negligent at the time. Until he forgets the love that he should take care of, his love for the Owner of Love. The sheer magnitude of the hope he placed on the mortal made him finally feel a deep sense of disappointment.

Aldair was blinded by love for his beloved. Arwaa is the same, but she prefers to escape from that love because it only gives pain that managed to make the beautiful nights had to turn dark because of the bad memories that Aldair gave.

But tonight is a little different. Arwaa is still difficult to close her eyes, but not because of her memories with her ex. But the sweet memories he spent with the little girl who was asleep at his side, and also his father.

Since then Arwaa's hand continues to be placed on the chest. Making sure his heart is still beating normally, because of the strange tempest that continues to surround himself every time Arwaa remembers the expression of love from his little girl's father.

Astarghfirullah...

Arwaa soon becomes involved once she realizes that she must not think too deeply about the man who revealed her feelings a few hours ago.

Immediately Arwaa moved and went to the bathroom to take ablution. After that, he spread peace and prepared to share his grievances with the Creator in a third of the night.

Pray that Allah will keep his heart and the heart of the man who is destined to be his Imam. Whoever is to be paved his way in every good, and keep him away from the slander of life.

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"Bun... Mother..."

Arwaa flinched as soon as Hanna pulled her hand which was holding the spoon but did nothing.

"E-eh sorry."

Arwaa thought that after having a degree in the Owner of Love last night, she could calm her heart to not think about the father of the little girl by her side.

Yes, his heart is calm. But calm because of the Attalaric figure that continues to fly in his head. Calm down because of the expression of love that sounds so sincere and reassuring from the man. Arwaa forgot to eat.

"Are you okay, baby?" Bu Hayya asked to look at Arwaa worried because it was clearly visible eye bags on Arwaa's face due to not sleeping all night.

"It's okay Mom. Sorry I just lack sleep, there are many tasks to be collected today" replied Arwaa. He didn't lie about his duties, but that's not really why he couldn't sleep last night.

"Oh you go to college, baby? I'm sorry Mom and Hanna are bothering you."

"Why do you talk that way. I don't feel bothered anyway, it's just nice to have Mom and Hanna here."

Arwaa smiled wryly as she stroked Hanna's hair back at her breakfast. Aldair had not taken his eyes off the movements of Arwaa. There was something that disturbed his calm, I don't know what it was.

"What time are you in college? It just so happened that I rented a rental car, if I wanted to I could drive you all to meet my business partners," Aldair said making the room suddenly quiet and only the sound of the clinking of a spoon used by Hanna.

Arwaa's eyes looked at Aldair who was no longer talking and went back to eating as if his words were normal. Although it was clearly disappointment from those eyes.

Bu Hayya himself glanced at Arwaa, he was also a little annoyed by the behavior of his second child. It used to be wasted. Now when it is no longer halal, even try to fight.

Hayya's mother wanted Arwaa to remain her daughter-in-law. Although there is hope for the togetherness of Arwaa and Aldair, but Ma Hayya does not want to be selfish. He just wants the best for Arwaa. He will always support the girl he already considers to be his own daughter.

Not to mention that Bu Hayya also knew about his eldest son's feelings for the soft-hearted girl in front of him because Attalaric had indeed conveyed his heart to Bu Hayya and Pak Ahmad, his parents.

It's just that there's a concern of its own when Aldair has to know about this.

"Mom and Hanna are okay with me going to college?" Arwaa's question woke Bu Hayya out of her mind.

"Oh, baby, it's okay."

"If there's something you need, you can call me right away."

"Yes, thank you dear," replied Ma Hayya smiling sincerely at her former daughter-in-law.

Aldair's heart was slightly pinched looking at the happy hue on his mother's face. Only by being near Arwaa did his mother smile more. If Arwaa were still his wife, her mother would not be cold to him.

'Shelf'

Aldair kept his spoon a little rough making everything at the dining table look towards Aldair. If I could be honest, she wanted to cry. The regret within him was still so great. As much as his desire to return with Arwaa.

"I'm leaving now, my business partner is waiting. Thank you for breakfast Arwaa," he said, smiling and taking Hayya's hand to greet her before Aldair stepped out of the apartment. Leaving behind Arwaa and Bu Hayya who were staring at her back with different expressions.

***

Aldair has been coming back from Toronto since then. He immediately came to his parents' house, and apologized for all the mistakes he had made to all his family members.

They all forgave Aldair. Even Aldair also returned to live in his family home. It's just that, still, the cold attitude the result of the disappointment they felt due to the actions of Aldair still survives to this day. Even Arrazi did not talk to him if it was not important, but he was so close to his sister.

Only one person returned to acting like he used to, Attalaric.

Actually she hated receiving Attalaric's gentle treatment on her. However, you could say Aldair had hurt his brother. Even when the man tried to save Arwaa from his support, to be beaten by the bodyguards that Aldair hired at that time.

So did his sister's daughter, Hanna. The little girl was very close to Aldair. Even becoming more familiar than before because Hanna thought that if she was with Aldair, she could meet Arwaa. The little girl still thinks that Arwaa is his Uncle's wife.

If only Arwaa was still his wife at this time. Aldair can't imagine how happy he is to have a beautiful, loving, and meek wife. Maybe every day Aldair will continue to feel in love which will produce many rewards for having loved his halal partner.

But such was regret, he came at the last moment. When Aldair had lost his place in Arwaa's heart.

Can he hope for a second chance? Yes, a second chance to be able to re-knit the ark of home love with a girl named Arwaa Kemuning Bhurri.

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