99 Love for You
99CU(S2): Invisible Relationships

What are you doing behind my back?

...Why don't you show it in front of me?"...

...(.(.By Peterpan)...

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The next day, Sari had started to calm down. And he plans to talk to Cecilia alone. However, not only was Cecilia curious about what had happened to Sari, but Maria also pressured Sari into telling her everything.

"I've allowed you to stay here for a while. So tell us what really happened to us. Why did you leave the house? Did you fight with your husband? Because of what problem did you have with your husband?"

Maria told Sari with questions. Of course, Maria was very curious about what happened to Sari.

"Mothers... Don't ask so many things like that. Let Mbak Sari calm down first, so he can talk." defended Cecilia.

"It's okay, Cil. I was wrong for suddenly coming here" replied Sari.

"So right, if you had a fight with your husband?"

"Mother!!" Cecilia gave the code not to press Sari.

And Saripun began to tell his story.

"I'm sorry to Cecilia and to Maria's mother before, for bothering you. Also, I thank you for being given a place to stay. I don't know where to start talking. It's too sudden for me, and it's making me shocked."

Maria and Cecilia listened carefully.

"I've known my husband for over 20 years, but I didn't think he'd hurt me like this. Even though we didn't have children, I was always sure that she loved me sincerely. I didn't think he'd been hiding a big secret."

Sari began to shed tears. Cecilia handed Sari a tissue paper.

"My husband ... Her... Have a child from another woman."

"W-what? The kid?" Maria and Cecil were shocked.

"Yes. He said it himself while holding Alif. He said, Alif is his grandson."

"Who's Alif?" Ask Maria.

"That's the name of Alvian's son who was born some time ago. They agreed to name him after Alvian's late brother."

"Oh." Cecil and Maria compactly replied.

"If Alif is Mas Arif's grandson, that means... Mas Arif's son is... Nayla??!!" Cecil Alleged.

Sari was speechless and could only cry. Cecilia hugged Sari and calmed her down.

"But Ma'am... Nayla is Mas Arif's son. How could Nayla marry Mas Alvian? They're still blood."

"yes too. They're uncles and nephews. Which madman would marry his daughter off to his own uncle?" Maria has argued.

"Mother!!" Once again Cecil gave his mother the code.

"Did Mbak Sari check it out? Or ask him directly to Mas Arif?"

"Yet. Without even having to check, I'm sure that Nayla is my husband's daughter."

"But Ma'am... There are still many who deny that Nayla is the son of Mas Arif. In our belief, marriage is not allowed to remain in blood."

Sari clasped Cecil's hand.

"People... There's one thing you don't know about Alvian..."

"Eh?" Cecilia scrunched her forehead.

"Alvians... Not Mas Arif's brother... She's just as conceived as Alif."

"Did? What's?" Cecilia was shocked. He took off his hand from Sari's hand.

"I'm sorry, Cil. All this time we've been hiding this truth from you."

"Then... Who are Mas Alvian's parents?" Cecilia's eyes began to turn red. She was angry, or wanted to cry.

"Little Alif came to the orphanage with baby Alvian. I don't know who or where their parents are. All that happened before I married Mas Arif. All I heard from Mas Arif was that my father-in-law liked them, then he decided to adopt them both as well giving his last name to them. I'm sorry, Cil... I never told you because I promised. Please forgive me..." Sari begs for forgiveness from Cecil.

"God!!! So all this time, my daughter married an orphan?! Oh God!!! What is this reality?! What other lies are their families hiding?" Maria began to get upset.

And after that the atmosphere suddenly became quiet. No one's making a sound anymore. There were no tears either.

Cecilia was silent as a statue. His mind was somehow floating where.

Drrrttttt drrrrrrttttt drrrrrttttt

Cecilia's phone is vibrating. Someone contacted him. See the name on the phone.

"Mas Alvian....?" Cecilia muttered.

"Who called? Why don't you pick up?" ask Maria.

Cecilia showed her phone screen on Sari. "Do I have to answer?"

Sari nodded her head. And Cecilpun picked up a phone call from Alvian.

"Hello! Cecil..."

"Yes, Mas. What's up?"

"Sorry interfering. I have something to ask you..."

"What about Sari?"

"Eh? So you already know?"

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"Yes, Mas. Sari's brother is with Cecil" Alvian told Arif.

"really? Why are there so many places here, she has to go to Cecil's?" Arif was upset.

"So how, Mas?"

"Of course we should pick him up. He does not have any acquaintances in Jakarta, but why should Cecilia?" Arif massaged his forehead.

"We're there now, Al..! I don't want Sari talking to Cecil...!"

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"Then... Does Mas Alvian know about this truth?" cecil asked with a blank look.

"We told him when he was a teenager, right after Alvian graduated High School. We're really sorry, Mom, Cecil..."

"God! You guys are so kind to my daughter." Maria held her chest tight.

"But now their relationship is over. So why do we know the truth. Look, Sari, do you know the concept of karma?"

"Eh?" Sari was confused.

"Every act has karma that follows it, whether it is bad or good. My daughter, has already atoned for her sins. So, it's your turn to make up for everything now..."

And Cecilia could only fall silent. He let his mother continue to curse Alvian and his family.

Maybe this is what is called karma... Cecil said in his heart.

...***...

Shortly after, Alvian arrives with Arif. The situation is quite tense with the look of the face reddened with anger.

Arif greeted Maria.

"Thank you for letting my wife stay here for a while. Sorry to be a hassle. Ma'am, let's go home." take Arif to Sari.

"There's one thing I'd like to ask you, sir."

"What's that?"

"Is Nayla really your daughter?"

"We'll talk about it at home. Let's go!"

"No! I want to hear your answer now!"

"But... It's our family problem. No one else needs to know."

"Cecilia is no one else. I have always considered him a family. So, for all time he'll still be a family!"

Arif. "All right, if that's what you want. I'll answer it here."

Sari squeezed his hand. He was ready to hear the worst.

"It's true, Nayla is my daughter..."

Sari sat down. Her tears are now flowing back.

"How could you betray me, sir?"

"Sorry, Mom. I myself never knew that Larasati was pregnant. He never told me. I found out after we got married."

"We were married because we were married. But I didn't expect you to do this to me."

"I'm sorry... I'm really sorry. And also... Cecilia..."

Arif glanced at Cecil, but Cecil turned his face.

"So this is why you've never been nice to my daughter. Blood is thicker than water. I never thought that a respectable family like yours, could hide such a big secret for so many years." Maria could not help but comment.

After the situation subsided, Arif approached Sari and hugged her. Then he pulled it towards the car. He'll bring Sari home.

Alvian looked at Cecil who had just fallen silent. I wanted to talk to Cecil, but this is not the right time.

Cecil could only sigh.

Then a second later, it was as if there was an invisible voice whispering something into Cecilia's ear.

From the beginning, you've seen that there's something strange about the Alvian family. They always defend Nayla and blame everything on you. And it turns out to be true, Nayla is a precious part of their family. While you... You're just another person who happens to be a wife to Alvian... You're just a stranger, Cecilia. What a shame for your fate, Cil... May you strongly accept this reality...

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*it's the voice of the syaiton, Cil. Don't listen to 😅😅

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