CHARM OF THE MAID
Episode 21

"Anjani Syafa Zulaikha, I love you. Please don't ignore me and don't leave me again",

Anjani turned to look at Ken who was standing not far from her. His heart was beating again. The storm swirled back in his heart. His blood flowed like a falling waterfall. Anjani sculpted, while Kenan, looking at him with a shahdu and full of love.

Anjani was almost washed away in Kenan's alluring eyes. But no, Anjani must immediately realize and do not want to fall deeper into the pool of love owned by Kenan. Luckily, there was no activity on the second floor. No one can go up to the 2nd floor, anyone but the owner of the house.

"Why hang with someone who doesn't want my presence anymore, mas? I know I'm a weak woman and don't have any self-esteem in your eyes."

"You are precious Anjani. You don't know the days I looked for you here and there. Scrubbing your whereabouts information that leaves no trace at all. I love you Anja, more than ap......".

"The color I'm carrying your child? Is that your purpose in marrying me? Don't pretend to be nice, mas. I won't be affected".

"How else can you be sure of me, Anja?", Kenan's voice weakened as her confidence was eroded by Anjani's disappointment.

"Nothing. There is no other way, my. Let's go on a household charade like you want. After our son was born, you could divorce me", Anjani's voice trembled, No longer able to hold back her tears that were ready to spill in front of this man who had not even been her husband for two hours.

Kenan shock. How can Anjani talk about divorce when Ijab Qabul has just been in the title? Even the relatives have not been home. Kenan gasped and immediately ran after Anjani who was sitting on the floor right next to the bed.

"Nja, tell me you're kidding. Aye right? You're not serious, are you? You're kidding, right? You're not serious, are you? Nja's.... I was just about to start a household relationship with all my heart, You're talking divorce,,, that's just a lie, right?",

Kenan flocked Anjani with many questions. Anjani is also devastated by his own words. Nevertheless, Anjani must keep preparing the heart for all the bad possibilities in the future.

Anjani grabs both of Ken's palms which grip his shoulders, then slams down.

"Udah I said, I really do not pantes for you, mas. Between us, nothing justifies our household b".

"Who's the guy? Who's the fool who talked to you, nja. No one has the right to treat us". Ken paused his sentence and his face stared fixedly at Anjani. "I want to start all over again, nja. Please, give me time to fix everything".

There was no response from Anjani. Suddenly silent atmosphere. Then, Kenan grabbed Anjani's frail body into his arms. Anjani who was treated suddenly became fixated and it was difficult to rebel.

This was their first hug after they had been separated for months. Ken clutched Anjani's body tightly.

"How valuable am I to you, mas?", Anjani's tears flowed even more. The shirts and suits that Kenan was using now were also wet from it.

"There's nothing you can ride with, nja. Ilove you. Losing you for months makes me almost crazy for him. Please don't go again".

Anjani slowly breaks Kenan's embrace, then emboldens herself again to look at Kenan's bead.

"Aren't you more fun when I'm gone?".

"Yes. I am happy in one to two days. However, the third day I feel very chaotic because in Landa miss you who went that way. Until a week passed, that's when I realized, if I can't lose you. I love you the same. I love you so much". Ken smiled wryly telling her. There was a deep wound radiating from her beautiful eyes. Even though Ken felt able to hide it.

Anjani. How come? No-no. Anjani does not want to be fooled by Kenan anymore. Anjani does not want to repeat the mistake again. To him, this marriage was just a Kenan shield to keep on stamp as a responsible man.

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Without feeling it, the day has gone up at night. Anjani felt increasingly dazed. Tonight, is her first night with her husband, Kenan. Very amusing. Anjani is reluctant to make a relationship like a husband and wife tonight. Didn't Anjani used to be so infatuated with Kenan's touch?

After dinner, Nawal immediately told Anjani to rest because his condition was not fully stable. Nawal was also banned from doing homework. For some reason, Nawal loved Anjani so much, even treating Anjani like his own daughter.

Ken went into the room and found Anjani sitting dumbstruck in the bed.

"Nja, aren't you sleepy?", asked Ken with a faint smile. Anjani. Staring at Kenan was intense.

In the past, Kenan had an ideal body, a field chest and a macho body. But now, Ken looks thinner. There were dark circles on his lower eyelids, it was noticeable that at this time, Kenan was lacking rest.

"Not yet", Anjani shook her head slowly, Kenan smiled thinly because it caught Anjani's nervousness.

"Let's take a break, Mama says you have to rest a lot. Don't tire. I don't want you to get sick" said Ken as he stretched himself out and approached Anjani.

It wasn't Ken's intention to claim his rights as husband tonight. However, Ken just wants to hug Anjani and sleep together, that's all.

As soon as Ken approached, Anjani shifted. It was noticeable that at this moment, Anjani was feeling uneasy.

"Why are you staying away?".

"A me.. i.....",

"You're reluctant to touch me?", guess Kenan with a faint frown. Anjani just kept quiet while looking down. Kenan could only sigh.

"I'll sleep on the couch" Ken later said. Kenan also left the bed to the sofa with a pillow and a bolster.

Anjani looked at Kenan who was moving away from her. Actually, there was a sense of unwillingness when Ken left her alone in bed. But after all, Anjani must remain confined to Kenan.

Ken immediately laid himself on the bed facing the back of the sofa and turned his back to Anjani. Without notice, Ken shed tears. Kenan realized, Anjani like this because of his treatment was so bad. Jenna thought, it might just be a matter of time. Anjani will accept it wholeheartedly.

And so is Anjani. Anjani also cried in silence after laying down on the bed. Anjani stared at the ceiling of the room by gently rubbing her stomach.

In the past, this room was very difficult for Anjani to reach. But now, Anjani has occupied this luxurious and spacious room. Something that used to feel impossible.

Anjani turned her gaze to the sofa where Kenan was. Without realizing it, they were both crying. They hurt each other because they maintain their own ego and stance.

'I'm sorry mas' Inner Anjani screamed.

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