20 Years Adrift
Chapter 99. Caught

Faya glanced at Sarah while grimacing, she could not bring along Sarah to watch the romance drama. Watching for a child his age should be different. Looks like the desire to watch the drama with Aira must be undone given Sarah there is no friend later.

"I'm going to play with Sapphira" said Sarah as if she knew herself well enough and didn't want to interfere with Faya and Aira's pleasures.

"No, Sarah! I'll keep you playing. Mama still needs enough rest." Faya doesn't want to ignore Sarah.

"Tante Aira must be very lonely while I still have Sapphira." Sarah wants to give up.

Faya finally takes the middle ground, she is going to watch a Korean drama with Aira. Then, after that he returned to accompany Sarah to play. That way Faya can divide his time fairly.

"Em, you know, I'll see the drama first with mom, after that I play with you." Faya spoke with a cheerful face.

Aira shakes.

"Morning I can't see the drama, Faya. There I will be sleepy. You better accompany Sarah to play first and see the same drama I'm a bit unlucky." Aira changed her time together. He really wanted to give up on Sarah.

"Alright, Ma. Deal, aki agrees. I go up first, let Sister Sifa take a shower and have breakfast first. Yuk, Sarah!" bring Faya.

"I'll excuse you, Auntie," said Sarah.

Aira smiled happily. Finally Sarah thought it was there and said goodbye to him. Sarah is not used to her, not because she hates her.

"Yes, Sarah. Have fun!" Aira brought the pieces of fruit on the plate into the living room.

They then separated. Aira sat in the living room while Faya and Sarah went to the second floor where their room was. Along the way, Faya and Sarah are heard chatting with each other.

Her enlarged stomach makes Aira tired quickly when walking. His body strength was reduced. Moreover, she would always wake up in the middle of the night due to the baby's kick inside her stomach.

Aira's sore legs forced her to raise it to the top of the long sofa and massage it herself. When Affan was at home, he rarely complained. Her husband's job is so much, she can't possibly add to it by taking care of herself.

Bi Sumi happened to pass by when she was going to clean the dining table with the others. However, he did not continue his journey and chose to turn towards Aira. To just clean the dining table, others can do it.

"Mrs, can I help?" ask Bi Sumi politely.

Aira raised her face and looked up towards Bi Sumi. Actually he was very happy when he heard Bi Sumi's offer but it didn't feel good telling an older person. He better pretend to be okay.

"It's not necessary, Bi. Bi Sumi must be tired. It will be better for itself. I just feel a little bit sore." Aira rejected it subtly.

Bi Sumi smiled and kept walking towards Aira.

"Don't feel bad, Madam. In the past, when I was pregnant, my mother also liked to massage my legs. For a moment it feels good, just to relax the muscles. Madam should try it." Bi Sumi sat down beside Aira's feet and massaged her slowly.

"Later if it becomes a habit, Bi Sumi must be responsible, you know," Aira teased.

Bi Sumi smiled hearing Aira's joke.

"It's not a problem, ma'am. Non Faya subscription masseur aja pass the same massage Bi Sumi." Bi Sumi replied to Aira's joke.

They both laughed together.

Bi Sumi's slow massage made Aira's legs feel comfortable. Even though it was only a few minutes, the pain slowly faded. Aira was so enjoying that she felt sleepy because of it.

"Thank you, Bi. Sorry to bother you," Aira said when she saw Bi Sumi was almost done.

"Don't say that, Madam. If Madam feels sore, please call me. I'll massage your feet whenever Madam wants." Bi Sumi did not want Aira to feel shy.

"Alright, Bi. I'll trouble you often then." Aira was very happy.

"It is with pleasure, Madam. I go to the back first, Madam," said Bi Sumi.

"Don't forget breakfast, Bi. The others are invited." Aira often saw Bi Sumi and the others delay her breakfast time until it was a bit of noon.

"Ready, Mistress!" bi Sumi replied in passing.

Aira smiled at Bi Sumi's silliness with her cute style.

To fill her time, Aira saw a television show. He changed channels to look for cartoons. Rather than gossip news, Aira prefers cartoons.

News about the development of the Sintya case, several times appeared in the news cross. The circumstances are still the same where the judge considers if he is affected by a mental disorder. This means that Affan did not take it too far.

Aira was calm. Previously he thought if Affan would ask someone to investigate the Sintya case to the roots. According to him, being arrested by the police only and put into rehabilitation has become a separate torture for Sintya.

'After Sintya hurt me, Mas Affan was very careful to take care of me. I don't blame him because Sintya who pretends to be crazy must be more reckless than before.' Aira monologues in heart.

His plan to see a TV show to entertain the heart but instead make him think of Sintya's problem again. It was still fresh in his memory of how evil the woman was. He violently grabbed it and rendered it helpless before a shard of shard stuck on his shoulder.

Aira pressed the off button on the remote and turned off the TV. His mood is not okay. She chose to leave the living room and move into her room not wanting her mood to get worse.

"Ah, it's hard to believe, my stomach is getting bigger." Aira stood in front of the mirror and looked at her distended stomach from various directions.

Only by remembering the prospective baby did he feel calm again. She should try to be strong and healthy for him. It was a very rewarding experience for her where she was going to be a mother for the first time.

There was a small sticker in the corner of Aira's room, she picked it up and placed it on her bedside table. He wanted to twist the murotal to calm his heart. In addition, the sound of the chanting of the Holy Quran will be useful for the growth of the fetus.

Aira lay on the bed while listening to him. Sometimes he imitated the chanting of sacred verses he memorized. After a moment passed, his eyes felt extremely heavy and grew increasingly sleepy.

Aira fell asleep with the speaker still on.

About ten o'clock in the afternoon, Faya came to Aira's room to see her condition. If Aira did not feel tired then she would invite her to watch the drama. Faya checks it and makes sure that Aira sleeps in the right position.

"My little mama is so good. Yes, I also want to sleep," said Faya Lirih while walking away from Aira's room.

Arriving in the room, Faya took her phone and saw a lot of incoming messages. One of them was a message from Chris. She had not told him for a long time until Faya had almost forgotten about him.

Kris still lives and studies abroad. He said at the end of this year he would return to Indonesia. If Faya doesn't mind, she wants to ask him to meet.

Faya's feeling bloomed every time Kris gave her the news. To be honest Faya put her heart into it but it was impossible because they were hindered by different beliefs. Before things got too far, Faya chose to ditch her feelings and consider Kris a friend, nothing more.

As much as possible Faya did not offend Kris with harsh words. Call the meeting was responded to casually and did not promise for it. It seems that Kris knows very well about Faya, the subtle rejection she does is a form of care for her.

Instead of giving up, Kris is even more interested in getting Faya's love. He secretly learns Faya's beliefs. He wanted to know what kind of teachings he espoused even further.

The plan to watch the drama with Aira failed miserably. Both fell asleep because they were bored. To the point that they missed lunch and woke up a little late.

A very understanding Bi Sumi asked Sarah to eat first without waiting for Faya and Aira. He did not dare to disturb the rest of the two indeed often rest until late at 01.00 noon.

On Saturday, Affan came home early. He felt astonished when he arrived home and found it very quiet. Neither Aira nor Faya were seen in the living room. Suddenly his heart felt extremely worried about the threat from the Sintya supporters, continuing to shadow him and making him uneasy.

"Assalamu'alaikum" Affan said as he arrived in the living room.

Netti, who was resting near the kitchen, ran to Affan. Bi Sumi and the others were chatting in the side garden. No one knew what was coming home but him.

"Wa'alaikum greetings, sir. Sorry we didn't see your arrival." Netti spoke while fusing his hands together in front of his stomach without moving.

"Where else to go, Mother? How lonely. They're not out, are they?" ask Affan curiously.

"No, Mister. Madam and Non Faya are still sleeping even they haven't come down for lunch yet" Netti explained.

"Hm." Affan snorted while shaking his head.

"Yes, already. I go to the room first. Please bring this bag to the workspace," Affan added.

"Good, Sir." Netti immediately picked up the bag Affan had placed on the table and took it to his study.

Meanwhile, Affan goes to the room and sees if Aira is still asleep or not. At the door he heard the sound of the holy Quran. Affan paused for a moment and opened the door slowly.

Apparently Aira was still asleep by hugging the bolster beside her. His large stomach often makes him uncomfortable. It is very difficult for him to sleep comfortably.

Affan was in no hurry to approach her, choosing to go to the bathroom and perform her pending worship. He wanted to quickly go home so that he could meet his family soon.

When Affan was in the bathroom his phone rang in a very loud tone. Aira who was asleep instantly flew over and looked for where the sound source came from. Afraid that an important call might arise, Aira immediately picks up Affan's phone and sees who the caller is.

On the screen was written the name Bimo. Feeling very familiar with the person who called her husband, Aira ventured to lift him up. On the other side was the sound of Bimo saying his greetings and Aira answering him softly, it could be said to be almost inaudible.

"Boss! Thank God we and our family are safe now. The entire drug network and the supporters of Sintya have been successfully rounded up by the joint forces. Some of them died on the spot for trying to fight the authorities. Police and troops also suffered several casualties. There are some people who have suffered quite serious injuries" Bimo said.

Aira widened her eyes in shock at the news she had just heard. He did not expect that Affan and Bimo had been under threat from criminals all along. Although they were currently caught but Aira was not in deep thought with her husband keeping this big matter a secret from her. Whatever the reason she did not justify this and felt her husband did not want to share his problems with her.

In the middle of her phone, Affan comes out of the bathroom and finds Aira holding her phone. Aira felt astonished and a little tense for fear that Affan thought it was presumptuous because he had picked up the phone from his phone. Soon she gave the phone to the owner and sat down in her dressing chair.

"Hello, Bim. I want to pray first later you can send a message," said Affan because it has been ablution.

"Good, Boss. But everything I wanted to say I said just now. We'll still have plenty of time to talk. Assalamu'alaikum," said Bimo.

"Wa'alaikum salam" Affan replied after that the call was interrupted.

Affan looked at Aira questioningly but he had to worship first because he had delayed it too long.

Affan's gaze made Aira restless. Bimo must have said something related to the news he had just heard and Affan was curious about it. Whatever happens Aira will be honest about what she just heard from Bimo.

Actually Aira was feeling nervous but she was trying to act ordinary. Her hand played a makeup tool in front of her to reduce her decadence. He kept staring at Affan who was praying and was almost done.

His nervousness grew even more when he saw when it was finished and walked up to him. Aira's heartbeat was beating so fast she couldn't hide her feelings. The words that had been neatly arranged by him became scattered instantly.

"Darling, have you eaten yet?" ask Affan gently.

Aira shakes. Her lips were still hard to speak due to the nervousness she had felt before. Seeing from Affan's attitude it seems like he did not bother about the phone from Bimo he picked up.

"Yes, already. Then we eat now." Affan helps Aira tidy up her hijab.

"Yes, Mum." Aira felt her stomach was hungry.

By the time they came to the dining room, Faya was already sitting there and waiting for Netti to heat the side dishes and vegetables. While waiting for the side dish to be ready, Aira took the plate and glass for herself and Affan.

"I thought Mama had eaten. Know that I must have called you all. You just came home or has it been?" ask Faya.

"When Dad came home your mom was still asleep. Dad came home from earlier and took a shower and prayed. I asked your mom she said she hadn't eaten. It just so happens that we can eat together. Oh, yeah, where's Sarah? We invite you to eat" Affan said.

"Said Netti Sarah had eaten earlier. Just as my mother slept she was accompanied by Bi Sumi," explained Faya.

Affan nodded and ended their conversation as the side dish heated by Netti was ready. Given that it was past lunchtime they chose to enjoy food because his stomach was very hungry.

It didn't take long for them to finish their food. Faya intends to invite Aira to watch the drama in the living room but Affan first asks her to help him choose a design in his study. Eventually Faya chooses to go back to her room alone or to Safira's room to play around with her.

"Aira," call Affan when they're in his study.

"Yes, Mas. I'm sorry if I've been paying less attention lately. In addition to company matters, I also take care of Sintya's problems that have undermined the tranquility of our lives." Affan began to speak honestly after everything had gone very far.

"I'm sorry too. When Bimo called maybe he thought I was Mas Affan. Actually, I answered his greetings, maybe he felt less clear. Indirectly I heard all the news from Bimo that wanted to be conveyed to Mas Affan." Aira spoke honestly to Affan.

Affan. He also realizes his dishonest mistake from the beginning about what he did with Bimo to reveal Sintya's crimes. Now he did not mind if Aira knew everything.

"Thank God all the bad things have passed. We don't have to worry about their threats anymore. Thank God, the police have caught them." Aira said the news she heard from Bimo.

Affan looked at Aira in disbelief. Between gratitude and worry. Grateful for the news given is good news while anxious for fear Bimo reported about the threat he received.

"Alhamdulillah. Even if they are caught, we have to be careful. Danger can come unexpectedly without us knowing the cause. Oh, yes, let's choose the interior design for the new project I'm going to work on. The client requested a unique design for the shooting and shooting studio." Affan offered the building concept desired by his client.

Aira read the writing and outline the concept desired by the client. From the details of the concept he read, Aira assesses if the client wants a contemporary concept and Instagram able. Most likely intended for young content.

Aira's explanation made Affan feel amazed. It turned out that his wife had sharp thinking and was very observant in understanding the concept. Before Affan told about the young age of his client, Aira could already guess.

"I have some idea for this, Mas. Are there pencils and rulers here?" ask Aira.

"I'll get you a little bit." Affan walked over to a drawer and returned with the stationery needed by Aira.

Aira observes Affan's interior design from various sides. He marked some point to be perfected. There are some parts to be added and some to be reduced.

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