20 Years Adrift
Chapter 24. Cannot Promise

Aira and Affan sat on the terrace enjoying a cup of warm chocolate served by Netti. Outside the rain fell so hard that the drink made their bodies warm.

"Why hasn't Faya arrived yet, huh?" Affan looks worried.

"Maybe it's raining so Toni's driving slowly, Om."

"Hm." Affan.

Until the drinks in their glasses run out, Faya has not arrived. They both decided to wait for him inside.

Bimo came in Affan's car. Affan who had just reached the door turned his head when the security guard at his house opened the door for Bimo. Not long after, Mr. Toni came to follow behind Bimo's car.

"Asshallam, Boss!" hello Bimo.

"Wa'alaikum salam. Enter, Bim. I want to wait for Faya first" Affan explained.

Aira, who was standing next to Affan, lowered her head and walked out toward Mr. Toni's car. He did not greet Bimo and only lowered his head for a moment as he passed by.

"Is this young mistress, Boss?" bimo whispered after Aira left.

Affan smiled meaningfully. His face looks like someone is in love.

"Had Ms. Amanda got so angry and confronted me on the street last night, it turned out that the young lady was so beautiful."

Affan's smile faded when he heard Bimo's words. His curiosity forced him to pull his assistant away.

"What did you say? Amanda's stopping you?" ask Affan with a frown.

Bimo also tells what happened when he returned from a meeting with Affan. Amanda thinks she's Affan. The woman almost wretched him for stopping his car suddenly in front of him.

Affan's face looked cold. Amanda could've done more than this. He had to be vigilant and take good care of Aira. Pain and heartbreak can make people darken their eyes.

"From tomorrow, get a driver for me. I don't want Amanda to make crazy things to slander me. He's actually a good person, but someone can be a khilaf when his mind is in turmoil." Affan didn't want to go alone after this.

"Good, Boss."

The two of them immediately went inside to catch up with Aira and Faya who had entered first. The two had already reached the living room and continued walking to the guest room. Aira met Faya carefully.

"Bim, you wait here first. I want to see my son first" said Affan.

Without waiting for an answer from Bimo, Affan stepped hastily following his son and wife to the guest room. When he arrived it was seen Aira was helping Faya lie down.

"What happened to you, honey?" tanya Affan sat beside Faya lying down.

"I don't know either, Dad. Suddenly my body has a fever and my head feels dizzy" explained Faya.

Affan put the back of his hand on Faya's forehead to check it. While Aira went to the kitchen to get drinks and food for Faya.

"You're so hot, Faya. I'll call a doctor for you."

Faya grabbed his father's hand.

"No need, Dad. I'll take the medicine first."

"All right! If you don't get off, I'll take you to the hospital."

Faya nodded.

Soon Aira comes with a tray of warm tea and lunch for Faya.

"Dad meet Om Bimo, gih. I'm just like my mom." Faya doesn't want her father to worry about her.

"alright. Aira, please take care of Faya, yes," said Affan.

"No need to worry, Om." Aira sat down where Affan had sat before after Affan had gone from there.

"Eat first even a little, Faya. Let your stomach not sting after taking the medicine."

"Yes, Ma." Faya fixed the position of his pillow to feel more comfortable.

With painstaking care Aira feeds Faya. They both look like sisters, not like a child and a mother.

Faya did not spend half of the food that Aira had taken. It was enough to prop up his stomach and make him not tremble after taking the medicine.

Affan provides several types of drugs in a P3K box. Aira took a medicine suitable for Faya and then helped to take it.

"Rest, Faya. I'll keep you company." Aira helps Faya lie down and covers her body.

"Thank you, Mama. I'm glad to have a mother like you. Never leave dad no matter what." Faya grabbed Aira's hand and grasped it tightly.

"Hm." Aira nodded.

"Please promise me." Faya had not been convinced by Aira's reply.

"All promises belong to God, Faya. I'll try to stay by your father's side while he wants to. Right now, I'm learning to solidify myself into a good wife and mother."

Aira's mature answer made Faya moved. They smile at each other and strengthen each other. Not long after, Faya who was under the influence of drugs also fell asleep.

In the living room Affan and Bimo were seen chatting seriously. They were talking about business and some important work when Aira passed by to bring the dirty dishes to the kitchen.

"Aira, can you come here for a minute?" call Affan.

Bi Sumi who happened to pass by took the tray from Aira's hand and took it away.

Aira walked up to Affan and stood in front of him. Affan patted the empty spot beside him, gesturing for Aira to sit there. Aira sat down at that place.

Bimo continued to look at Aira without blinking. He was fascinated when he saw the beauty of his superior wife.

"So look at you, Bimo!" affan exclaims make Bimo a wave made him.

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