UNEQUAL

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. At Danu's residence, Oma firmly interrogated her son and daughter-in-law. Until Rayyan returns, Oma is still keeping Danu down under her pressure. Rayyan hesitantly approached them into the living room.

"Sit down." Tell Oma firmly. Rayyan sat down next to her father.

"Why are you still in touch with that girl.?" Rayyan turned her eyes away by still looking down avoiding the gaze of the grandmother who may now be creepy.

"Jawab Aray!." Oma's insistence again made Sonya flinch in shock.

"Arisa Aray's boyfriend, Oma." Rayyan replied in a soft voice. Then the glass 'prang' was thrown rough by Oma on the wall until the broken glass was scattered on the floor.

"Do you not appreciate Oma? The only daughter-in-law of the family is the first daughter of Yugito, owner of the Artaris company, and the only daughter of Surya, owner of the SM group." The sternness again made Rayyan screech.

"What is it after marriage, that living life is Oma?" Rayyan asked with her head still down, but with clenched hands held back the emotions.

"Aray.." Danu slightly pressed.

"You answered? Danu, are you the one who taught Aray to be so brash like this?" Tanya Oma turned to look at Danu. Danu looked back at the mother's gaze.

"Mom... shouldn't we listen to Aray's reasoning?"

"What reason? No reason needed. It's all clear how Aray lives. Mother has guaranteed her happiness. Raisa is a good, polite, and devoted child to parents. And he's a good fit for Aray."

"But I don't love her Oma." Broken was already the anger held strong by Rayyan. Rayyan moved from her seat, staring intently at Oma.

"Year, your father and mother were also in a match. And they can love each other and be together until now. Listen Aray! As time goes on, if you're always together, then that love will come by itself."

"Oma. I just love Arisa. Not Raisa." Strictly again.

"What is Aray? You're staring at Oma like that? What appropriate? A granddaughter that Oma raised and Oma guaranteed her happiness, Oma gave you what you wanted. Now Oma only wants you to follow one Oma request." Hearing that, Rayyan lowered her gaze.

"Sorry Oma." Lirih Rayyan still refused to sit back.

"Oma didn't ask for anything more Aray. That's all it is. Oma just wants you to be with a good woman like your mother. Who does not change their appearance, and behave as they are. Oma forbids you from being in contact with the girl, because Oma knows what she looks like. Many say that she is very cold, indifferent, and many also doubt that she is the daughter of Yugito. It might just be similar to Raisa. Or-"

"Oma. Stop the. Don't continue. I know a lot of rumors about him. But the Oma knows, she is the only girl who can make Aray believe that not all women are the same. She is also the only girl who can make Aray feel in love with a sincere feeling, not because there is another matchmaking or coercion." Obviously Rayyan who was looking down was lethargic. "She was also the first woman Aray ever brought home and Aray introduced her to the Aray family." Rayyan then ventured to look at her grandmother.

"If Oma does want Aray's match and the other girl that Oma wants, okay Aray agrees." Danu and Sonya are shocked to hear Rayyan's unexpected words.

"Aray is willing, but on condition that Aray wants to graduate from college and can forget Arisa without coercion or interference from anyone. Let Aray spend Aray's feelings on Arisa until Aray graduates. After that, please Oma do what Oma wants from Aray." Then Rayyan passed by without looking back and without speaking any more.

Danu and Sonya stared at each other with regret from the heart for not being able to do anything. Oma's hard character makes Danu unable to just negotiate.

Rayyan dropped her body on the bed and closed her eyes. Arisa's clear face and her sweet smile made Rayyan feel even more guilty. He must be ready to part with Arisa in a short time.3 more semesters, not a long time. Sometimes time passes by just a blink of an eye. Rayyan let out a heavy sigh while devising a plan for her agreement with Oma to change. And Oma could accept Arisa as his future wife and daughter-in-law of his family.

. Arisa walked slowly as she got out of the car. Seen his face still mocking the timid Ujang mang.

"Thank you, mang." Arisa said from the terrace.

"Same-sama non." Answer mang Ujang kindly.

"Rama's ready to come mang." His ejek again then ran into the house.

"Ishhh non Aris." said mang Ujang who touched his goosebumps on his shoulders. "So horror." Then another one passed to the gate.

"Aris.." call Yugito from the living room that Arisa passed. Arisa stops but does not answer the call of her father.

"Where is Ujang?" Tanya Yugito walked over to Arisa.

"So outside of dad." Arisa pointed outside.

"Yes already.." said Yugito who passed leaving Arisa who was still standing there.

"Aris what are you doing?" Tio's question surprised Arisa.

"Ish. sister." Arisa hit Tio's arm hard.

"You why? The brother asked but was beaten." Tio grabbed his arm by putting on a look of surprise as well as annoyance.

"So, I'm surprised." Arisa Whine.

"You are daydreaming. Not the brother who surprised you." Arisa then walked up the stairs leaving Tio. Tio smilingly looked at the spoiled attitude of Arisa who was little by little starting to look.

"So make sure tomorrow is your impressive birthday." Tio muttered still staring at Arisa's departure.

"Are you among the stars, Rama? I hope you calm down there. Sorry I love someone other than you. Sorry I didn't catch up with you. I thought we'd be together there. But you told me to stay here and live my life. Rama, wait. In the life after this, when I catch up with you, I will be entirely yours. But for this life, I choose to love others. Because to wait for you, it was obviously in vain. You will not come back to me Rama." muttered Arisa staring blankly at the moon far from her sight.

"Non. Time to eat." Bi Ina's speech disperse Arisa's daydream.

"I'm not hungry bi." Arisa is still staring at the moon.

"But Tio said..."

"I'm not hungry. Aunt heard me, right?" Arisa interrupted with great emphasis. Bi Ina again left Arisa with heavy steps. Seeing Arisa who is not appetite, bi Ina knows that Arisa is thinking about something, or is having problems.

"Aris won't eat anymore?" Rahma asked when she saw Bi Ina coming down alone.

"Yes mom. Non Aris refuses to eat again." Bi Ina answered anxiously.

"Yes already. Bi make Aris' favorite potato vegetable." Said Rahma then.

"But mom..."

"Make it up." Bi Ina nodded doubtfully at the master's decree. Even so, bi Ina still make what Rahma asks.

Raisa first left the dining table on the grounds of not lust. Long wait, until only Rahma himself who still sat in his position waiting for the cuisine bi Ina ready.

"Mom.." call bi Ina politely.

"Are you ready bi?" Rahma asked, looking at Bi Ina.

"Not yet ma'am. But... Who is this mom for?"

"Of course for Aris."

"But.."

"Aris says not hungry, doesn't mean not hungry, right?" Bi Ina nodded softly in response to Rahma's question.

Not long after, bi Ina brought back what Rahma asked for. Rahma then took a plate and filled it with rice and vegetables. Don't forget to add some other dishes. Then Rahma walked towards Arisa's room.

"Let me just ma'am." Said bi Ina stopped Rahma's steps.

"Nothing bi." Rahma replied throwing a smile at bi Ina.

Rahma again walked up the stairs and opened the door of Arisa's room. Rahma walked straight to the open balcony. Arisa looks asleep with a sitting position, hands that support the cheeks, and hair that covers her face partially.

"You're asleep?" Rahma asked quietly as she placed the food on the glass table beside the sofa. There was no answer, not even Arisa's movements were visible. Rahma stared at Arisa's face, then at her hair that was different colors and now looks black at the base. Rahma gently stroked Arisa's hair making Arisa open her eyes slowly. Arisa turned to Rahma with a flat look.

"Mama." It shriveled a little.

"Why sleep outside?" Ask Rahma worriedly.

"Wind fresh air." Replied Arisa to take her seat.

"Eat first yes." persuaded Rahma increasingly anxious looking at Arisa. Arisa looked at the food in front of her. To be honest, Arisa feels tempted by the vegetable potatoes that have become her favorite since childhood.

"Mama's a bribe." Said Rahma who was about to grab the spoon.

"I'm alone." Arisa quickly took the spoon before her mother. Slowly Arisa devoured the food, and several times Rahma turned Arisa's hair down forward.

"She's asleep?" Arisa asked for a moment glancing at Rahma.

"Mama hasn't seen." Rahma replied smiling warmly and still rubbing Arisa's head gently nonstop. Tears fell from her eyelids Arisa who still continues her eating. Rahma frowned then rubbed Arisa's cheek.

"Why crying?" Ask Rahma in a slow tone. Instantly, Arisa stopped chewing and put down her cutlery. Arisa hugged Rahma tightly and sobbed loudly.

"Mama where have you been? Aris misses mom." He hugged his mother even more. Rahma could not hold back her tears when she heard the child's question. Every day we meet, yet feel like strangers.

"Don't leave Aris again." Lirih Arisa makes Rahma also sob loudly.

"I'm sorry mom." Rahma was no less tightly hugged Arisa.

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