A WIFE'S TEARS BEHIND A CLOWN COSTUME
Malik's Phrase

This is a special chapter for Hanifa and Malik, yes. There is no Setya and Arumi. Our Sunday sweet love. Happy reading.

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''Do you like roses?'' malik asked, his nether eyes were fixed on Hanifa. Hanifa still breathes the fragrance of roses which to her is so soothing.

''I like it, this is my favorite flower, Mister.'' Hanifa replied with a knotty smile. The hustle and bustle of boutique visitors' voices makes the rigidity between Hanifa and Malik melt slightly.

''Be thankful that you like it.'' Malik is smiling. He and Hanifa looked at each other. ''Many, yes, who came to your boutique.'' cried Malik again.

''Alhamdulillah Mister.'' said Hanifa, then he said again, ''Em ... Sir, do you give me this flower for what?'' asked Hanifa with narrowed eyes. Malik was wrong because of it. His handsome face changed. He has not yet prepared an answer for what he will answer. And because he had never expected that Hanifa would ask such a question. Naturally Hanifa asked so, because Malik who suddenly came to take her to lunch and gave her flowers. He feels treated like a special person. Though between himself and Malik there is no special relationship that binds.

''Because of the puff alone.'' replied Malik origin while scratching his head that did not itch. Hanifa only nodded small, Malik's reply sounded strange in her ears. ''Mr. Malik is answering the children's questions. What a strange CEO.'' Inner Hanifa was confused.

After that a Hanifa woman appeared from behind, she placed a brownish-colored drink on the table, right in front of Malik. The woman smilingly looked at Hanifa and Malik. Malik was Hanifa's lover.

''I love Bu Hanifa so handsome. Very compatible with the beautiful Ms. Hanifa said Karyawati. Karyawati who has a slightly fat body posture. He is famous for preferring to talk compared to other women. She is a funny girl.

''Thanks ''Yes. Me and Hanifa are indeed compatible, Malik replied confidently. While Hanifa looked at Malik with slightly bulging eyes.

''Sir, what the hell!'' hanifa protested as soon as the woman left.

''I just straightened it out.''

''Who is crooked?''

''No. ''No. Gih sana hunt get ready. When do we want lunch if we keep talking.''

''Yes.''

Hanifa was ready to invite Malik to lunch together, he excused Malik for a moment, he would take his bag in the workspace.

''Sir wait here for a moment, yes. I'll grab my bag first in my study,''

''Yes. Long time, yeah.''

''Huh?''

''Don't mean it long.''

''Oh, okay. Just for a minute.''

Hanifa walked with slightly wide footsteps towards her main room which was only a few meters away from her seat earlier. Once he reached the room, he picked up his bag lying on the table. Then Hanifa put her phone in the bag. Before leaving the room, Hanifa took the time to reflect first. He wanted to scan his appearance.

''Ac ... I think it's fitting. It was just a regular lunch. Mr. Malik tumben-tumbenan took me to lunch with him. What's up, anyway?'' Hanifa spoke in her heart while cleaning her hijab. After that, he moved from the front of the mirror. He's meeting Malik.

''Titip the boutique for a moment, yes, Yan.'' Hanifa's message to Yanti before leaving.

''Okay Ma'am.'' Yanti said politely. Yanti looked towards Malik who was standing beside Hanifa. He was also fascinated by Malik's good looks. Men with a high body posture strapping, clean skin, a sharp nose, sturdy jaw and thick eyebrows. Malik's lips are naturally pink, because he does not smoke. So his good looks are always awake.

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Hanifa walked in front of Malik. As soon as he arrived in front of Malik's luxury car. Malik opens the door for Hanifa.

''Please enter.''

''Thank you, sir.''

After making sure Hanifa had sat perfectly in the car, Malik then turned his body, he entered the car through the next door.

''Where do we eat, sir?'' hanifa asked as soon as the car had sped through the road at medium speed.

''Where do you want to go?''

''anywhere, which you think is good.''

"All right.''

''Why didn't Mas Abdillah come?''

''He replaced my duties in the Office.''

''Oh ...'' Hanifa is just oh ria. Again he felt Malik's answer sounded strange, something strange according to him.

The car drove Hanifa and Malik to a restaurant on the edge of town. The restaurant is famous for its delicious cuisine with its comfortable and beautiful place.

When he reached his destination, Malik opened the car door again for Hanifa. He treated Hanifa very special. Hanifa was only treated that way. As long as Mr. Malik is still polite and doesn't touch my limbs what's wrong. Think Hanifa.

When he reached the restaurant, Malik pulled out a chair for Hanifa. It turned out that Malik had booked the restaurant specifically for himself and Hanifa alone.

''Kok deserted?'' ask Hanifa in wonder.

''Sit down.'' Malik pulls out a chair for Hanifa. He did not answer Hanifa's question.

''Master was too much.'' Lontar Hanifa felt bad.

''I'm happy to do it.'' Malik replied honestly.

Hanifa did not answer anymore. He stared at the various food menus on the table. Food that has been served. They didn't have to wait anymore, because Malik had arranged everything earlier. Without Hanifa knowing.

''Eat it.'' cried Malik in a soft tone.

''The food is a lot. I was so confused which one to eat.'' Hanifa said by scanning the food that was on the table. There are processed chicken that has been cooked with spices that are so appetizing, fish, vegetables, fruits and others.

''I like everything.'' Hanifa replied a little wily. For some reason when talking to Malik he felt comfortable and more open.

''Then eat everything. This food I ordered for you.''

''Mr. there's-there's only. I'll be fat later''

''Fat or skinny is okay. The important thing is healthy.'' said Malik again. Hanifa did not answer anymore.

Hanifa put a little rice and side dishes into her plate. Then he started eating that food. Not forgetting before eating he prayed first.

Hanifa and Malik ate in silence, Malik staring at Hanifa in silence. Every time he saw that graceful, shady face, he felt his chest rustle. It was true that he had been for several months. If he had fallen in love with the figure of the gentle and beautiful woman who was in front of him now.

After finishing eating. Malik invites Hanifa to walk around the restaurant location. They walked out of the room.

Plants with leafy leaves lined up to stand firm, sometimes yellowish leaves that have fallen from the tree are exposed to wind. Hanifa and Malik walked down the trees one by one. Suddenly Hanifa's suspicious thoughts towards Malik flashed in her mind. Because Malik took her to a quiet place. He thinks what is not.

''What if Mr. Malik does the same to me as I see in the news.''

''I really want to be invited by Mr. Malik here.''

''Duh ... I'm scared.''

''Do I run away any time, yes.'' Hanifa said inwardly.

''You why?'' malik asked, he could see the unease on Hanifa's face.

''Where are we going?'' hanifa asked in a slightly loud tone, she hugged her body with both hands.

''Just say ''Follow it, soon until.'' said Malik casually.

''Yes. But where are you going, sir? We walked far enough away from the restaurant. I'm scared!'' Hanifa's steps stopped.

''Just say Hanifa. I can't be mean to you. Don't worry so.'' said Malik accompanied by a smile, he could see the worry on Hanifa's pretty face.

''Alright.'' Hanifa finally said.

Not long after, a lake with clear water was plastered before the eyes. Hanifa stared at the scenery that was in front of her eyes. Both of his hands shut their mouths.

''Asya Allah. I did not expect, it turns out that around here there is a place as good as this.'' exclaimed Hanifa while staring at the lake with sparkling eyes.

''You like it.'' asked Malik.

''It's very, very like.''

''Sit yuk.'' Malik and Hanifa were sitting on a wooden bench under a shady tree. They sat facing the lake.

A silence was created between Hanifa and Malik. Hanifa was so focused on seeing the lake on the edge of which there was a boat. Hanifa took out her phone and photographed the lake several times.

While Malik is so groggy, soon he will reveal his heart. Malik pulled out a silver velvet box from his pants pocket.

''Huh ... Huh ...'' Malik took a slow breath and then took out another one. This was the first time for her to be so sweet and romantic towards a woman. After that, Malik stood up from his seat. Then, he crouched down in front of Hanifa who was still sitting lightly on the bench holding a mobile phone.

Hanifa was shocked because of Malik. He gasped.

''Master! What is the Master doing?'' tanya Hanifa looked at Malik fixedly.

''Hanifa, is this for you?'' Malik opened the velvet box, inside the city there was a beautiful diamond ring. Malik looked at Hanifa expectantly.

''Y-you mean?'' terbatata Hanifa. He did not expect Malik to do so to him. Hanifa was so moved, she felt so appreciated, she felt a little inferior. His wounds were still in his heart. Used ... Setya was also very sweet towards her.

''I love you Hanifa. Will you marry me?'' malik finally said honestly.

''Sir joke!'' Hanifa shook her head.

''I mean it.''

''Tu-an i-this is too fast.''

''But, I love you very much Hanifa. Take this ring. This is I bought specially for you.''

''I can't answer now.''

''Why ''Why?'' Malik said lethargic. Just this time a woman put off, giving a span of time to answer her feelings.

''I still need to think Sir.'' Hanifa lowered her head, I'm afraid, I'm afraid of being betrayed again. Mas Setya who is only an ojek can betray and turn away from me, let alone Mr. who is a CEO.''

''I'm not like that Hanifa. I have chosen you to be my companion. I won't waste anything I've fought for.'' Malik tried to convince Hanifa.

''Give me a few days, sir. I still need to pray istikharah asking for guidance to Allah.''

''Alright. Take this ring first, tomorrow if you refuse me you can give it back to me again, but, if you accept my proposal, you do not need to return it again.''

''alright.''

''Let me pair.'' Malik took the ring out of its place. Then he held Hanifa's hand. Malik inserted the ring gently into Hanifa's dent finger. The ring fits perfectly on Hanifa's ring finger. Malik looked at her with a happy smile. While Hanifa in the landa feeling troubled. On the one hand he was very happy, but on the one hand, he was scared. Afraid of failing again.

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