20 Years Adrift
Chapter 49. Finish the Exam

The National Examination begins. Faya and Aira are getting busy to prepare themselves. They are learning more than ever.

Faya conducts exams at her school while Aira conducts national exams at the home schooling center. There is a special supervisor appointed to oversee the course of the exam from the government.

Without feeling it, today was the last day the two of them took the national examination. Aira and Faya are seen relaxing in the living room to cool their hot heads after thinking too hard these days.

"Ma, you said you want to go home early today?" faya asked Aira while enjoying a glass of juice in her hand.

"Come, maybe in a moment" replied Aira. His voice sounded raucous as it held back the drowsiness.

Aira's juice was still intact, she hadn't touched it at all. His body looked very tired after staying up for a few days to learn.

It did not take long he fell asleep, while Faya was engrossed in animated films on television. Today he wants to enjoy some time to relax.

"Assalamu'alaikum," Affan said as he entered the living room.

Faya was unaware of his arrival because he was too engrossed in the movie he was watching. The glass is empty. He put it down before saluting his father.

"Wa'alaikum greetings, Father," replied Faya slowly considering that Aira was fast asleep on the sofa.

Aira doesn't usually sleep during the day. It's out of his habit. Affan looked at her in surprise and immediately walked up to her.

After being beside Aira, she immediately touched her forehead with the back of her hand. She was worried that Aira was sick.

"It's not hot" he said slowly.

Aira's body was not hot but she was sweating inside a very cold air conditioned room.

"Maybe you're tired and sleep-deprived, Dad. These few days he must have studied very hard. You didn't give him any other duties, did you?" Faya asked with a cry.

"Hm ... You rest! Later at three o'clock we go to the boutique to make clothes fittings," push Affan who actually wants to be alone with Aira.

"All right! I'll be down at three." Faya walked out of the living room. Actually he still wants to be with Aira but the time is not right. He had more opportunities to be with her while her father was at work.

Affan corrected Aira's sleeping position and placed his head on her lap. His heart felt peaceful when he saw the face of Aira who was so calm while asleep.

Faya picks up her cell phone that she keeps on her study desk. Since morning she had not touched him at all.

Lots of messages in groups and some private messages from friends.

The one number that attracted him to reply was Kris's. They were close friends even though not one school. There are so many things they do every day.

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The atmosphere in the boutique was quite crowded when Affan, Aira and Faya came there. The owner of the boutique is Affan's schoolmate, her name is Laura.

Before his arrival, Affan had sent a message to make an appointment with him.

Laura greeted them and took them away to a special room. The clothes ordered by Affan have been completed, it only takes a little change to fit in accordance with the wishes.

Both Aira and Faya were satisfied with the boutique-made clothes. Although Affan ordered it without telling the two, in fact, the size of their clothes was fitting.

The shirt still needs finishing so they haven't been able to bring it home today. Laura will drive him three days before H day.

"Where are we going after this, Dad?" asked Faya when the three of them were already in the car.

"How about we all eat?" Affan asked the opinion of his son and wife.

"agree! We haven't eaten out in a long time." Faya looks excited and immediately hugs Aira who is sitting next to her.

Aira's quiet and non-talking carry just nodded and smiled. Now she is more used to her life as a serial mother and wife of a businessman.

Amanda and Dena were at the restaurant they were visiting. They are almost done with dinner.

Amanda's face looks panicked when she sees the arrival of Affan and his family. Dena realizes Amanda's nervousness and asks her to leave immediately through the side door.

The money given by Amanda was more than enough to pay for the food they ordered.

'Affan doesn't really know me. After all he was too arrogant and indifferent towards women. I don't think I need to greet him and choose to pretend I don't know.' Dena looked towards Affan who was walking towards a table. It just so happened that he didn't have to pass Affan's desk when he came out of that restaurant.

I don't know what Amanda and Dena are planning. Two more weeks of thanksgiving held by Affan will be held at the hotel where Dena works.

All Affan employees will be there along with some invited guests. The readiness of the event has reached over ninety percent.

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