TREASON OF LOVE

Chapter 41. Pretending Love

Umi Qulsum, Anisa, and Anisa's parents are shocked at Ahmad's rejection. They were even more surprised when Ahmad said he liked Azzura. Even with Azzura who had also just entered there from carrying a tray of snacks and drinks, shrieked in shock not to believe it.

"What?!" screeched Azzura until they noticed Azzura.

"Ahmad, what are you saying? It can't be like this, son. Abi mu and Pak Haji have betrothed you from childhood and that was the mandate before your Abi died," said Umi Qulsum sounding soft and ordinary.

Ahmad approached them and sat down next to his uminya. Azzura also approached and kept the tray on the table.

"Umi, Ahmad knew this was an arranged marriage that Abi made with Pak Haji, but honestly Ahmad did not like Anisa. Ahmad knew this was wrong, but Ahmad could not lie to Ahmad's own feelings, Umi. Ahmad does not want if later we get married and even make Anisa hurt by the feelings that Ahmad has. I'm sure Azzura must have the same feeling." Ahmad's honesty makes Anisa disappointed and looks sad. Ahmad also interpreted if Azzura's kindness to him, his attention showed a woman's liking to men.

"Why are you so sure about Azzura's feelings that you don't yet know her true feelings?" ask Anisa.

"His attention to me, his kindness to me, Azzura's concern for Umi, it all leads to feelings of liking."

"Sorry, Bang. Earlier I apologized if my presence here even made things messy. Honestly, I thank Bang Ahmad for being honest and saying he likes me, but I'm sorry I couldn't let that happen before this misunderstanding got bigger. Maybe my attention all this time Brother misunderstood, but there is not the slightest intention for me to play Brother. I'm considerate, I care, and I pay attention to Umi because I already consider Umi as my mother and Bang Ahmad and bang Ali, my brother."

"So that's not all the attention you like?" ahmad was disappointed.

"No! I beg Bang Ahmad not to reject this match. Maybe the feeling you have is just a sense of admiration for someone. The love you have is not love but admiration. I'm sure the real love is Anisa, not me."

"To convince your heart, to reassure your feelings, it is better to seek guidance for your own good. If Allah has given his guidance, then it is the best answer from Allah" said Umi Qulsum.

"Right said Umi mu, Ahmad. We must not rush to make a choice. Sorry we were in a hurry to make a decision. This is simply because we fear the slander of the world" said Anisa's mother.

Ahmad let out a long sigh, he had never felt this disappointed before. Anisa was also increasingly disappointed and looked at Azzura with a difficult look.

"Your presence made my future husband turn away from me, Azzura."

"May there be no more misunderstandings here. Then I'll take my leave." Azzura withdrew from before them.

Just a few steps away, Azzura's phone rang. He reached into his pants pocket and saw who was contacting him.

"Hello, what's the matter with Sheila's lawyer?" azzura said as he stepped out of the house. However, Umi Qulsum had heard Azzura mention the lawyer made him curious.

"Azzura, I want to let you know that the trial will be called the day after tomorrow. Will you be present?"

"I can't attend, Sheila. My heart is still not strong watching Chiko and also I still always imagined Chiko's affair."

"Alright Azzura, no problem. I'll help you as much as I can. Oh right, I just got word that Chiko is married today to a woman named Ghina."

Deg.

"Married? With Ghina?" Azzura was instantly limp at this shocking news. Just one month and a half apart, Chiko is married again. Azzura's body staggered backwards and fortunately Umi Qulsum immediately caught Azzura's body so he did not fall.

Azzura looked at the face of the hijab-wearing woman and instantly her tears flowed down her beautiful cheeks.

"You must know this. Chiko also took his wife to live in the house you used to live in" Sheila said.

"Where did you get this information?"

"From my confidants. They're married because Ghina's pregnant."

"Ha-pregnant?" Azzura was in shock.

"Azzura, what's wrong with you?" asked Umi Qulsum worriedly. Azzura looked up, "Sheila, thanks for the information. I beg you to help me make the house a halfway house. I don't want Ghina and Chiko to live there. Find all the orphans who have no place to live and take them there. If there's an abandoned parlor, just move it there!"

"Okay Azzura, I'll work on it. I'll call you back." Sheila turned off her phone.

"What's up, son?" Umi Qulsum was still curious. However, Azzura instead hugged the woman and sobbed. He still felt heartache and was not yet fully sincere in this matter.

"Umi, what should I do? Hiks hyks. Help me!"