When That Sense Is Present

42. Alif's Last Effort

" It's prettier than the sketch. After it was so beautiful. I really like it" Antyka told Ibra when they called

"Seriously, you don't usually like that, Anty"

" What does Ibra mean?"

"If my mom or I bring you your reaction clothes"

Antyka laughed crisply in response to Ibra's words. Is it true that he behaves like that.

" Maybe it's because it's our wedding dress so it's very special for me. I really like Ibra"

" I want to take your nyusulin to the boutique. Wanna see as good as what?"

"I have tried it, brother, and it's almost so just install the bottom Payet only"

"I'm so glad you like it. I want you to be happy just like this . For a moment Alisa wants to talk, I'll hang up on her phone. When I finish I'm putting you down"

"Don't take it long, Brother Ibra. I can bete here myself. Who came to ask both. I'm like a missing person"

"Yes Alisa just asked for an autograph. Wait for me, yeah!"

Ibra shut the phone. In front of her was Alisa's secretary. Alisa sweet girl full of manners. Ibra was very lucky to get a secretary like that.

" This document is sir to sign" Alisa gave Ibra the file. Alisa seemed restless sitting in front of Ibra. The girl seemed to want to say something.

"Why, is there something you want to talk about?" it seemed like Ibra was aware of Alisa's agitated-looking gesture.

" Do you have time after lunch?" alisa was nervous.

" I have to see Antyka, she's already at the boutique. I don't want to make him wait too long. If anything else matters, you can catch up with me at the boutique"

" Today my schedule is empty. I just want to talk about ...."

" Already Lis, I'm hunting. about the project with Wijaya group, I will contact them directly. We meet with all the teams tomorrow morning" said Ibra hurriedly took the suit he would wear.

"Alright sir" Alisa replied with a disappointed look.

Ibra's wide steps left his office room he was impatient to meet his future wife.Their wedding day was approaching.

Antyka was still waiting for Ibra. He wore a light brown canal with a sweet floral hijab. His hands were busy replying to the chat from his staff.

"Anty.." a woman approached Antyka.

Antyka turned her head for a while looking at the woman who greeted her. The young lady with the plump, graceful posture looked very elegant.

"Doctor Farah...."

"You remember? " Farah laughed for five years he never saw each other again. "Or still angry?"

Antyka was silent and silent as if she did not have to serve the woman in front of her. He was still the same, acting arrogant and heartless.

"You are still angry, see you Antyka "Farah left Antyka who would not serve him. The woman left with her shopping bag.

Antyka is back on her phone.

" I'm not too long, am I? it was only ten minutes" Ibra said as she reached the boutique and sat next to Antyka.

"Yes, Ibra looks tired. Was it busy today?" Said Antyka while looking at Ibra whose face looks red. Maybe the hot air makes him look very tired.

" No, I just forgot to turn on the AC in my car. You know it's here. Do I look shabby?"

Antyka laughed with Ibra's reply. Ibra can usually forget to turn on the car AC even though the weather is very hot today.

"Sir Ibra still looks handsome. As usual" Antyka entertained Ibra

A boutique worker gives Ibra and Antyka a cold drink. And let them drink it. After taking a break, Antyka showed off their wedding dress. Ibra agrees with Antyka's assessment. This boutique-made dress is indeed very beautiful and more than they expected.

Ibra looked at Antyka happily, When Antyka's eyes twinkled so cheerfully. Ibra feels successful in making Antyka happy.

"I want you to come to my office, Anty. I still want to spend time with you" Ibra half sulked at Antyka, with a hopeful look. "Alisa asked me to go back to the office. The project team with the Wijaya group asked me for some consideration before the meeting tomorrow morning, would you?"

" Yes I went with Ibra to the office, I happen to have no more business" Antyka agreed to Ibra's request.There is no harm in pleasing this man

Ibra smiled happily at Antyka's reply. Both went to Ibra's car. Antyka did not bring a car because she was going to meet Ibra. For two weeks, their meeting has been intense.

***

Mike thrust the file in front of Alif he asked his brother-in-law to check. But Alif seemed not to respond to Mike who had spoken at length with him. Mike scrunched his forehead

"There are still two weeks of Antyka's wedding, you can take it if you want. Whatever the way" Mike's voice sounded annoyed. He did not like Alif's apathetic attitude.

Alif just glanced at Mike and stared.

"I'm a person who doesn't like the hypocrisy of Lif, if you want Antyka you have to put in some effort. You think with silence like this, he knows you love him so much. You think he'll come back to you"

Brak ....Mike slammed the file he was holding. The cold man left Alif without a word. Alif's condition is like people are reluctant to live. Makes Mike have to work extra. In addition to taking care of his own company. He also had to supervise the company Alif. Luckily, Jeffrey was a little reliable. But still Mike was caught off guard by Alif's attitude.

Looks like Mike has to do something before it all breaks down. After leaving Alif's office he asked his driver to go to an area. And now he's in Luthfi's office.

"Wait a minute, Mr. Andre is having a meeting with the supplier" said one of Andrean Luthfi Al Habsy's employees. The workers and other people called Antyka's sister with Mr. Andre. Families and people nearby call them Luthfis.

Mike looked at Luthfi's office carefully. From the interior to the atmosphere of the office that is similar to home, clean and also neat.

Mike repeatedly saw his watch, he was in this room about ten minutes neat the person he was waiting for had not come.

"Sorry to wait a long time" Luthfi said as he entered the room to see Mike was agitated.

"We need to talk a little"

" What's necessary, it seems like we've got nothing to discuss. What binds us to family is already separated"

"I know, sorry. To Alif and Antyka"

" Wow, someone as busy as Mr. Mike still had time to take care of them"

"They're our sister, Mr. Luthfi. A little bit of what happened to them will affect us"

"Try seeing this!" Mike handed Luthfi a large envelope

"What's this?"

" This is why Alif divorced Antyka, and you need to know Alif doesn't let me unlock this secret. But I can't bear to see him suffer like this, even I'm here he doesn't know. He'll be mad if I do all this. Alif just wants Antyka to be happy that's all"

Luthfi opened the envelope given by Mike, where Alif was struggling with his illness for years.

"So she's sick like this?"

" Alif felt he had no certainty of life. That's why he released Antyka. Alif does not want Antyka slumped to see the condition is very sad. Alif thought by freeing Antyka, Antyka would be happier. Even in sickness, he will continue to be hated. Many times Alif is in a critical state and the repeated operation of tissue removal. The presence of Light kept him excited to fight against his pain. Until he recovers. He had to recover physically and also his metal that had dropped"

" But it's too late" Luthfi said with regret. "Antyka or I can't cancel the wedding plans that have been agreed whatever the reason"

" I just want you not to hate Alif, that's all. He suffered greatly, for him Antyka and his family were part of his life that was not separate. Please meet him without antagonizing. Maybe he'll be a little happier" Mike stared disappointedly and resignedly. Wants him to do more but he still appreciates Alif's decision.

"I'll think about it" Luthfi was speechless as to what feeling was stirring in her heart. Everything was mixed up after the fact he knew.

"I can only resign now, I'm sorry" Mike said goodbye and shook Luthfi's hand, Luthfi looks more friendly than when he first met earlier.

After Mike left, Lutfi re-opened the photo in the envelope. Alif's condition is so awful. Her little heart whispered to tell Antyka about the reality that was happening. But what about Ibra. The man had been waiting for Antyka for so long. Ibra is always there when Antyka is in a state of slump, there is no way he messed up the feelings of the two.

"Mas Luthfi's...." Karin breaks the Luthfi reverie.

" You're coming?" Luthfi cleared the scattered contents of the Envelope.

" That's what ?"

" What do you do when we've mistaken others, but things can't be changed?" Luthfi asked a question that confused Karin

"I'll apologize at least my heart is relieved. Although the situation has not changed" continued Karin is still surprised by Luthfi's question

" This is why Alif divorced Antyka" Alif put the envelope back on Karin.

Karin closed her mouth with her eyes. " So.." Karin's speech stopped.

" Yes..."

"How about we tell Antyka" Karin suggested, But Luthfi shook his head weakly

" We can't possibly mess with Antyka and Ibra's plans. It was Alif's decision. We just pray for the best for Alif and Antyka. Only a miracle can make them reunite" continued Luthfi resigned "I just want to see Luthfi, apologizing for the misunderstanding that occurred. At least I'm relieved. Like you said, though things won't change"

"Yes that's the best we can do right now" Karin said as she leaned her head over Luthfi's shoulder.

***

Ibra invites Antyka to a romantic diner at a restaurant. Maybe it's the last night they met before the wedding, which is just counting days.

Antyka arrived at the restaurant first. Antyka parked the car and headed for the restaurant. He asked the place that Ibra had ordered.

Antika was stunned when he saw Alif's figure on one of the tables, he was with a woman who Antyka was very familiar with, Farah's doctor. Antyka's heart throbbed with pain as she watched Alif and Farah embrace tightly. It seems like they are no longer ashamed because they are drunk in love

Antyka immediately looked away "So all this time they were in a relationship, If it will end with Him, why should I take me into your life, Mr. Alif. It makes me fall in love. It's really painful. Actually what's my fault" Antyka said

Unknowingly Antyka looked at the two with a sharp pain in her chest. Until without being able to hold, clear dew melts flowed on his cheeks.

Alif releases a hug from Farah then the two leave the restaurant. Alif walked next to Farah. As his eyes clashed with Antyka's figure, his steps came to a halt. He saw Antyka so disappointed with him. Even without the word coming out.

" Anty..." Exclaimed Alif while stopping his steps.

" My Alif Doctor first" Farah said as Alif stopped his steps. Farah seemed to give space to Alif to finish his affairs.

"I can explain..."

" No need.we are not who else" The reality is so but why Antyka is crying. Realizing what was still in the depths of his heart.

"Anty..we accidentally met again" said Alif forced to keep telling the reason they met.

" Your show is pretty good"

" Anty..., me and Farah are not what you think they are"

"I just don't think about why Mr. Alif did this to me. What's wrong....? I wanted to ask you why you could hurt me so badly"

" Are you jealous of Anty? do you still love me? please cancel your marriage "That sentence slid from Alif's lips, describing Alif's deepest heart

" I won't be stuck a second time" Sinis Antyka stared fiercely.

" Farah was happy to see me again under these circumstances. He said goodbye to go, Anty. She is married and will follow her husband in the Netherlands. He even apologized for everything he ever did to us"

Antyka was still standing and frozen with Alif's words, her heart was worried about Alif's explanation? He looked at Alif who was still standing in front of him.

Suddenly Alif knelt before Antyka holding tightly to Antyka's fingers. Without shame he begged.

" Anty, I may have hurt you already. But me and my life just love you. Please cancel your wedding plans. I'm desperate Anty...."

" Mr. Alif ..wake up don't humble yourself like that. Tollang Remember where your ego is? when filing for divorce for me. Should I remind you again"

Alif's lips clenched for the last attempt to stop Antyka. At the same time Ibra came.

" Do you have no self-respect? ask the woman who is getting married in three days. So please go" said Ibra release Alif's grip so strong on Antyka

Antyka blinked her clear eyes. His gaze began to clear, but his chest was like releasing an unspoken despair. Look at Alif who is still kneeling. But his body followed Ibra's steps which brought him into the private room that had been ordered.

"You're okay? sorry I'm a little late, Anty" said Ibra, who saw Antyka still shaking

"I'm fine' Antyka said as she squeezed her fingers. He still felt the warmth of Alif's hand when grasping his fingers earlier.

" Be calm I will protect you from him. I'm sure once we're officially married he won't dare bother you anymore" Ibra said

Antyka could only say all of Ibra's words. His heart and soul suddenly floated without knowing the direction.

Alif stood up from his place on his knees. It became the center of attention of some visitors. Maybe it's the end of everything. Maybe this is what makes Antyka happy. Even if not with him.

" Caya, please Daddy. Daddy wants to hug you, from now on, only you belong to Daddy who can't turn away" Ibra's heartbroken.