20 Years Adrift
Chapter 93. Affan Offers

"Good afternoon, Mr. Affan," replied Bella politely.

Word shows his hand towards Affan and Bella in turn.

"You know each other already? How come?" Word still does not realize if Affan is the superior of Hana, his wife's friend.

Bella wriggles Firman's arm while smiling at her husband's confused behavior. They work next to each other so that the Word knows who Bella's friends are. It's hard to believe Bella has known Affan while she hasn't seen him in years.

"Of course, we knew him even though it was just yesterday. Mr. Affan is Hana's boss. Yesterday I also visited Mrs Affan" explained Bella.

The Word widened his eyes in disbelief. Everything that happened outside of their plans. Behind the sad story of Hana makes two old friends meet again.

"What kind of coincidence is this, Fan? I don't know if you're a big boss now. I thought you were still managing the cafe in front of the campus. I can't wait to meet Kayra and your son." Firman was very enthusiastic when he heard that Bella had met Affan's wife. However, he did not know that Kayra had been dead for very long.

Affan nodded and took Firman and Bella to Aira's treatment room. It was hard for her to explain about her second marriage. The story of life he has been through will not be finished told in a short time. Especially at this time there are important problems that must take precedence over just the story.

"Before you meet my wife and son, I want to ask you one thing. Don't ask me anything or say anything that hurts my wife. Kayra's been dead since Faya was a baby and now I'm remarrying my daughter's best friend."

Affan's explanation makes the Word agape. His life was filled with surprises today. There were so many questions swirling around in his head but he knew the situation and should be able to hold back.

"I understand but you owe me an explanation. On another occasion I asked for your time specifically to tell you about your life story." The Word asked Affan to promise.

"We can arrange it later. Now we're in to see my wife and daughter." Affan knocked on Aira's room door.

Actually he could go straight in but if he only came alone. There is the Word with him and it is very dangerous if Faya and Aira are opening their aura. By knocking on the door, Affan gave the two time to improve.

After a while of waiting, Faya came and opened the door. She recognized Bella but not the man beside her. This time he met her.

"Dad came with a friend. Can we come in?" Affan asked his daughter for permission.

"Yes, Dad. Please come in, Om, Auntie!" Faya shifted her body to give way.

Inside the room, Aira was enjoying the fresh fruit that Faya had cut into pieces. Seeing a guest coming, Aira finished her meal and welcomed Bella and a man. Aira kept a plate containing pieces of fruit that she had previously eaten at a small table beside her bed.

"Why did mom do it herself? Mama should have called me." Faya hurriedly took the plate in Aira's hand because her hand did not reach the table.

"Thank you, sweetheart. Mama's been a lot of trouble for you today." Aira spoke while smiling.

"What's the talk, try?" Faya dejected and helped wipe Aira's hands with wet wipes.

Firman again made a shock with the behavior of Faya and Aira that looks very harmonious. They reflect a harmonious and loving life. There was no contrived impression in the attitude of the two he saw.

"Darling, this is my friend. Name's Word. It turns out that she is the husband of Lady Bella," Affan tells Faya and Aira.

"I'm Aira and this is our daughter, Faya." Aira introduced herself and Faya who was currently sitting beside her.

"It's great to see your family, Affan. They look so sweet." Firman greatly admired the Affan family.

They chatted leisurely for a while until Affan asked about Hana's funeral. Finally Firman and Bella agree that Hana is buried this afternoon.

Sarah and Sapphira must know about her mother's death. They will be taken by the driver to the funeral. Word and Bella agree with Affan's thoughts.

Sarah and Sapphira's life is more secure when living with Affan and his family. All this time they lived simply with the family of the Word. In Turkey they also live all mediocre because they have to live with in-laws and the second wife of Hana's husband.

Bella tells Hana's life at a glance to Affan and his family. They felt concerned and forgave all the mistakes made by Hana before. As the one who was hurt the most, Aira had forgiven him and thanked him for saving him.

"We did promise to take good care of Sarah and Sapphira. However, we hope that you will often visit him at home. To them, you are his family. I'm sure your arrival will encourage them and make them feel a lot of affection" Affan said shortly before they left Aira's room.

"That's sure. We're very happy because it turns out your Boss, Fan. I know your nature. Maybe the story would have been different if Hana had met someone else." The Word deplored Hana's behavior before her death.

"Easy! We've forgotten about it. Let him go quietly. Let's take care of everything!" bring Affan.

They then say goodbye to Faya and Aira. Despite being eager to join, Aira has not been allowed to leave the hospital. He is currently in the process of observation.

Don't forget Affan told Bimo about Hana's death. During this time they were good friends, even Hana came to the company with him. Previously Bimo was very busy with office affairs and also his wife who had just given birth, he had not had time to visit Hana.

At the funeral, by,

Safira cries while hugging her baby sitter. Although she was very young, she knew her mother was dead. Affan did ask his baby sitter to be honest though pathetic.

Later in the future, Sarah and Sapphira will understand and they will understand better. It is not good to raise them with lies, the best way to educate is with honesty. Farewell is sad but everything will soon be erased by stubbornness.

"Sarah, Safira, honey. You guys are fine, yeah, same Om Affan and Aunt Aira. They're good people. Auntie and Om will visit you often too. We'll play together." Bella approaches Sarah who is crying with a housekeeper Affan.

Sarah nodded and hugged Bella tightly. Previously they were very close because they lived in the same house. Basically Bella does like children even though she is the type of person who likes freedom.

Bimo stands while the funeral procession is underway. Affan suddenly came with the Word and patted his shoulder slowly. Not seeing their arrival, Bimo jerked and almost shouted.

"Don't daydream! Let Hana go quietly!" Affan stood beside Bimo with the Word.

"I just didn't expect him to leave so soon. Before he was always making things up and making us emotional. I didn't think it was Hana's way of not being too sad when we took it off. As far as I'm concerned, Hana is a good person." Bimo remembers Hana.

The three of them went back to silence. The dim atmosphere changed with the bright flames of lights that began to light up around them. Bella takes Sarah and Sapphira to Affan's car while she waits for her husband.

"All is done. Let's pray for Hana before we go home." Affan walked towards the center of Hana followed by Bimo and Firman.

They walked away from the cemetery to the parking lot.

"Bim, I'm sorry, yes, I haven't looked at your wife and children." Affan felt bad for Bimo.

"Boss prioritizes the health of Mrs Aira. Thank God my wife and son are all healthy. They also knew that Lady Aira was being overridden." Bimo was worried about Aira being pregnant.

"Thank you for your understanding, Bimo. Hopefully, Aira can go home tomorrow after the observation period. Oh, yeah, there's a new OB named Ali, he's Aira's cousin. Please look at it occasionally, because he has no experience working in the office," Affan said.

"Good, Boss. Then, excuse me. Mas Firman, Ms. Bella, I go first. Assalamualaikum," said Bimo.

"Wa'alaikum salutations." Bimo, Firman, and Bella answered almost simultaneously.

Affan looked at the motor butut Firman parked beside his car. Instantly his heart felt slapped. Friends who had accompanied him pioneered cafes in front of the campus turned out to have a life far from well-established.

Actually Firman is very expert in the field of marketing, maybe he does not get a job that suits his field. The nature that has high self-esteem is not likely to receive his gifts for free. The only way to help the Word is to give it the appropriate work.

"Firman, my cafe in front of the campus is very crowded. Sometimes I find it hard to divide my time. I rarely visit him and check his books. If you want, you can help me manage it. It seems like there is an imbalance between income and expenditure but I purposely let it go because I also cannot possibly check it every month." Affan told the Word everything.

"How are you, anyway? Isn't that the first place you make a living. You shouldn't just ignore it. It used to be hard for you to build and raise it to what it is now." Firman did not want the cafe to be receding for a long time because it was not managed properly.

"You can manage it. We share the result 50:50, how? But it's up to you, if your job is more promising, I'm not pushy." Affan again offers to the Word.

The Word seemed to think. As an ordinary work his salary is mediocre. He is still paying the home loan he currently owns.

"Can my wife come with me to run a cafe?" ask the Word who doesn't seem to want to be away from Bella.

"of course. Your wife will get a salary outside of our revenue share. The more it grows, the higher the income. You'll arrange it later. If you want to open a branch, I am also ready to give capital," Affan said.

Word nodded.

"I'll think about it first. If you find an answer, I'll call you right away."

As always, the Word is not greedy. He doesn't like to take advantage of a relationship or friendship. His pride as a man is very high and not easily seduced with money.

"Think about. I need to get back to the hospital. Pity my wife's son is waiting" said Affan.

"Be careful, Fan. Greetings to your wife and children. Assalamualaikum." The Word released Affan's departure with a heavy heart.

There were still many things he wanted to ask but circumstances had not made it possible for them to talk for too long.

"Wa'alaikum salutations." Affan then got into his car. The driver who drove him was ready a while ago.

After Affan's departure, Firman and Bella return to their home on a motorcycle. Firman did not want to buy a new motorbike before his home loan was completed. The income of both is not great, not to mention the cost of their children's school and the household assistants they employ.

On the way, the Word thought and weighed the offer from Affan. Arriving at home, he would discuss the matter with Bella. They always talk about something important and think about it properly.

In the hospital,

Aira and Faya were still engrossed in conversation when Affan came. I don't know what they're talking about until they don't realize Affan's arrival there. They were shocked when Affan suddenly stood behind Faya.

"Dad, just ngagetin! Where not to knock on the door again," said Faya.

"I've knocked on the door, honey. You are the ones who don't care about it. What are you guys talking about to the point that you didn't hear me coming?" ask Affan.

Faya and Aira looked at each other and smiled.

"It's a woman's business, Dad. I took a shower there! I haven't eaten since I've been waiting for you to come!" exclaimed Faya who was not happy to see the appearance of her father looks tangled.

"Alright, alright!" Affan took a change of clothes and went to the bathroom.

Aira and Faya stared at Affan's departure without saying a word. After Affan was completely invisible they just switched to staring at the bathroom. The sound of water also began to be heard.

"Good thing you didn't hear everything. It could be bad, Ma," whispered Faya.

"Not discussed anymore. He will actually know. We're talking about another topic." Aira thought about what they were going to screw up.

A chat will just flow when you find the right topic. However, when searched will not be as fun when it appears by itself. As of right now, Faya and Aira instead looked silly while searching for conversational ideas.

"Alright, Ma. I'd better prepare some food for me and Dad. Our conversation is just a little bit too late." Faya surrendered.

"Yes, Fay. Looks like your father is very hungry. Don't forget to drink. Your father could at least eat without water nearby." Aira begins to memorize Affan's habits from the slightest thing.

"Yes, Ma. Do you like pedes?" ask Faya when arranging food on a plate.

"You just split up. Let it be counted on its own. Sometimes your dad doesn't like it too spicy."

"Good, Ma." Faya smiles happily when she finds out that her best friend now knows her father's small habits.

'Finally, my father and my best friend were able to accept each other. I never imagined her life would be like this before. Maybe Aira is the best mate for dad.' Faya monologues in the heart with a flowering heart.

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