The Widow's Choice

Get Closer

Which heart is unhappy, when a loved one can laugh happily. Reviewing the smile is so beautiful. Laughing so crisply sniffed into the ear.

Rahman is happy today. He saw Nurul laughing so loosely with his friends. The laughter he had never seen on Nurul's face before.

At night, Nurul, who was exhausted, chose to rest early. He could not sleep without Rahman's embrace. It seemed to be a lullaby for Nurul lately.

His mind began to drift far away. "Well, was that Mas Rahman? Why is he so different today from me? Even take me for a walk. What's he doing?" Nurul turned his position rolling to the left.

"Did Rahman open his heart to me? Or does she just not want me mentally to affect her baby's development?" Nurul still muttered thinking about the events today.

"Where is Mas Rahman? Why haven't I gone to my room, am I sleepy? But, why also now if sleep should be embraced Mas Rahman? Uuuhhhh, it is also shameful every day to ask for a hug," Nurul changed his position to be on his back.

"Ah ah, shame, shame! The important thing is to sleep. If you can't sleep, it's a pity for your little one too" Nurul finally woke up from his sleep. With a very sleepy face and a tired body, he intends to follow Rahman to his study.

While in Rahman's study, Ms. Dira was sitting on the sofa in Rahman's office. He looked at his son who was still busy with his work.

"Mother, did you guys go to the Great Mosque of Man?" said Miss Dira.

"Yes ma'am, Nurul wants to pray there he said," Rahman replied as he glanced slightly at Dira's mother.

"Mother wants to talk to you for a second Man, here!" Miss Dira patted the sofa beside her.

Rahman immediately got out of his chair. "What's the ma'am'?"

"Where is your relationship with Nurul?"

"Good ma'am'. Even Nurul is now starting to dare to spoil Rahman,"

"Oh yeah?"

"Just try mom' to the room, surely Nurul has not slept,"

"Why? Not that he said he was tired,"

"When I got home from the hospital, Nurul could not sleep if not hugged Rahman, hhihi,"

"Hormone means very strong pregnancy,"

"It looks so bu',"

"Then how are you?"

"Mother's mean'?"

"Can you open your heart to Nurul? Nurul as a woman, as your wife. I don't want to, you just think of her as the mother of your children. But think of her as a whole woman," Miss Dira took a deep breath.

"With her pregnancy hormones, I'm sure, she's already starting to open her heart to you. He's starting to fall for you."

"Why mom' same Rika can be compact anyway? You guys want to nyomblangin Rahman with Nurul?"

"meaning?"

"Rika was at the office, she also said exactly as I said earlier. He even got angry at Rahman,"

"Then?"

"Want to hear a story, right? This story, Rahman first told Mom',"

"What news? Not Kancil and Crocodile fairy tales, right?"

"That's a story many already know ma'am'. This one no one knows ma'am yet',"

Miss Dira nodded. Rahman began telling her story to Dira. He listened carefully to every word Rahman said. They are dissolved in Rahman's story.

Until suddenly, checklek, Rahman's office door opened. Nurul appeared from behind the door with a very sleepy face. The hijab is not even neat.

"Maaass,,?" Nurul is shocked to see Bu Dira in Rahman's study.

"Eh, mother'? Mommy hasn't rested?" ask Nurul a little wave. Time has indeed shown ten o'clock at night. Usually at this hour, Miss Dira has rested in her room.

"That's right, ma'am Rahman said, '" Ms. Dira smiled.

"There's something I want to talk to Rahman about. You haven't slept?"

"Eh, not yet ma'am'. Then, Nurul excuse me, ma'am'! Sorry to interrupt Mom and Mas Rahman's time," said Nurul who immediately pulled the doorknob back.

"Well, I want to rest too! You guys get some rest!" said Ms. Dira as she got up from her seat and walked towards the door.

Bu Dira rubbed Nurul's sleepy face. Nurul smiled stiffly. Miss Dira passed by leaving the couple.

Nurul went straight back to his room. Rahman had also tidied up his files and followed Nurul to his room.

Nurul had curled up on the mattress with her body turned against Rahman's bed. His eyes are still not closed. Rahman had laid his body behind Nurul.

"Here is the Deck?" Nurul. She's ashamed.

"Related?" Nurul.

"Really?" Nurul's silent.

"Come dong eyes, sleep! Don't have to sleep in front of Mas Rahman!" murmured Nurul in his heart.

Nurul was still motionless. Rahman finally shifted his body towards Nurul. He immediately raised a little Nurul's head to the bottom of his right hand. Nurul is surprised Rahman did that to her.

Nurul can't help it. He immediately turned his body towards Rahman's chest field. He hid his face in Rahman's chest. Rahman clutched his wife's small waist. And Nurul fell asleep very quietly. Rahman followed him. They went back to sleep hugging each other.

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The long week end. That afternoon Bu Dira and Al were busy preparing some necessities. They will visit Fatimah's house. Just the two of them. Nurul whines to join but is forbidden by Bu Dira. By reason of Nurul's pregnancy which is still entering the first trimester. He was afraid something bad would happen again.

"Al can't be naughty at Aunt Fatimah's house later! Must obey what Oma said, Aunt Sam Om yes!" nurul's message when he puts some of Al's clothes in a small suitcase.

Miss Dira was waiting in the living room. He finished packing. He plans to spend the weekend at his daughter's house with Al. And let Rahman and Nurul at home.

"Sir, inget yes, tomorrow accompany Rahman to attend his friend's invitation! But you don't get tired either!" order Mom Dira when she's leaving.

"Yes ma'am," Nurul replied with a smile.

"Sunday, in shaa Allah the Mother of the same Al has returned. I'm picking Rahman up!" Nurul.

"You too, Man, take care of the real Nurul!"

"Yes ma'am" replied Rahman.

Miss Dira and Al got into the car immediately. The suitcase has been put in by Mr. Harto. Do not forget they waved to a husband and wife who let go.

Rahman and Nurul soon re-enter the house after the car carrying Bu Dira exits the house gate. Rahman's phone rang.

Mr. Jefry is calling...

Rahman answered his phone. "Assalamu'alaikum Mr. Jefry" Rahman said.

"Wa'alaikumussalam Pak Rahman. How's things? Long time no see sir" replied Mr. Jefry at the end of the phone.

"Thank God, Mr. Jefry. How's work? Smoothly right?"

"Alhamdulillah sir, smoothly. I'm sorry Mr Rahman, is there time tonight? Wanted to ask Mr. Rahman for help as usual, as bait,"

"Tonight?" Rahman paused his sentence, glancing at Nurul who was busy watching tv.

"Sorry Mr. Jefry, I can't tonight. My mother was visiting the house of Fatimah, my wife in her own home. I can't leave him alone,"

"Wife?" there was a noise on the phone.

"Yes Sir. I can't leave her at home alone, she's pregnant young,"

"Alright sir, maybe next time. It's also someone coming to the office, pretty rowdy. We'll connect another time. Thank you Mr. Rahman."

"Okay sir, the same."

Tut, tut, tut. The phone is disconnected. Rahman immediately sat down beside Nurul. Rahman shrugs his wife's shoulders. Pulling his head to lean against his chest.

Nurul who was busy watching tv, just resigned. His eyes were perfectly rounded when Rahman's hand grabbed him. Pull her into his arms.

"Do you want to go to Shodiq's house?" Nurul straightened his body back up. Looked at Rahman carefully.

"To Rika's mother's house?" nurul Sahut. Rahman nodded.

Nurul smiled then nodded quickly. "Later after Isya' we go to Rika's house yes," said Rahman.

Nurul nodded happily. He then rested his body back on the sofa. Rahman pulled him back into his arms. Nurul smiled a little. He begins to familiarize himself with Rahman's attitude that begins to be romantic.

After praying Isya', Rahman and Nurul prepare to visit Shodiq's house. Rahman has asked Mbok Tum not to cook dinner, as they will be out.

It took thirty minutes to reach Shodiq's residence. Until they arrive at a house with a luxurious design and look more prominent than some other houses.

"Nurul, my little sister, hhihi," Rika immediately embraced Nurul. Nurul chuckled at Rika's attitude.

"Let's go in! Wellcome to my little palace baby!" rika is excited. Rika has not been acquainted with Nurul for a long time, but Rika really likes him. It's nice to meet him. Nurul's sweet face and delicate demeanor, became a magnet for some. Including Rica.

"Hello Aunt" said a boy who immediately reached out his hand to greet Nurul. Rezki, the first son of Shodiq and Rika.

"Hello boys! Where's your sister?" ask Nurul.

"Ahmad is sleeping Auntie," replied Rezki.

"Oohh, why aren't you sleeping?"

"Not sleepy Aunt. Aunt, where's Fatih? Not coming?"

"Mas Fatih went to Semarang with Oma Dira this afternoon. Tomorrow next time, Auntie bring Mas Fatih here, or you play Om Rahman's house?"

Rezki nodded steadily. They started chatting in the living room. Rika then prepares dinner with Nurul.

"Dek, don't be soiled!" rahman said from the living room. Rika smiled at Rahman's words.

Nurul just nodded answering Rahman. "Thank you, Ma'am Ka, Nurul has not believed in this for a long time. At home can not do anything with the same mother Mas Rahman," Nurul poured out his heart.

"Hihi, thank God dong! So the queen in the house," Rika's seductress.

"Kan bosen mbak long time,"

"But just come here if bosen, or to Nana's house, we huddle, hhihi,"

"Yes mbak, in shaa Allah," answered Nurul while arranging food at the dinner table.

"Mbak Ka, pinjem toilet dong! Where's mbak?" ask Nurul.

"That's right there, that brown door," pointed at Rika. Nurul immediately went to the toilet.

"Let's eat first, baby!" take Rika who has finished arranging the food.

Everyone is heading towards the dining table. "From yesterday's kek Man kayak gini, nyenengin wife is also a reward," Rika seduced.

"Yes, yes! It's up to you to do it" Rahman resigned.

They also eat together. Interspersed with small talk and laughter. Until late at night, Rahman and Nurul say goodbye. Rika and Shodiq were really happy to see the couple. Slowly they got closer. Increasingly understand each other.

There is nothing instant in this world. Everything needs a process. And every process takes time. Including feelings. That is what Rahman and Nurul are going through. They are in the process of becoming a full-fledged couple. Accept and understand each other's shortcomings. Allow time to show their feelings for each other.