
"No want! I want you to be my wife, my life partner, and the mother of my children" William said unequivocally.
The words that came out of William's mouth made Bilqis feel even more guilty on one side. However, on the other hand he felt happy because his love feeling got a reply. Now his love does not clap one hand.
The removal of Bilqis's face by William, and the removal of tears that wet the cheeks that increasingly taper. The man swept away Bilqis' tears with his big thumb.
"I want to hear an explanation, why couldn't you come that day? I know you're not a person who likes to break promises. I know you're looking forward to that day, too" William said softly.
Being treated gently by this widower even makes Bilqis' heart melt even more. Her determination to forget this man yawns gone nowhere. Now he expects his heart to accept him as he is.
"Sorry Mister" said Bilqis, clutching William's shirt.
"Tell me honestly, what's up?" ask William again.
"That's .., I want to talk about this alone." Bilqis stared back at William's blue netra.
The widower nodded his head. He also asked Rania and Chelsea to continue playing. William also asked Zainab to watch the children as she and Bilqis spoke.
"You have to tell me everything later? Don't make me die of curiosity" whispered Zainab near Bilqis' ear.
"Hm, we'll stay up tonight" replied Bilqis and the two now smiled.
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William borrowed the pavilion at Abah's house. The two men sat down with each other. Bilqis felt her body tremble with fear, shame, and guilt.
"Bilqis, tell me why did you leave?" William looked at the veiled woman who was looking down.
"That day I was very happy and could not wait to hurry up the night. Even Asma kept teasing me. He knew we were going to have that meeting. However, I got a call from Mom asking to pick her up at Zakaria's house, a—" Bilqis said.
"I–Mother? Who's she?" ask William while frowning.
"Mary, my stepmother," Bilqis replied quietly. He was sure that William would scold him because he used to tell me not to get involved in anything with his mother and stepbrother.
"Ish, don't tell me that you've been framed and can't come to the meeting because of your stepmother" William said.
Bilqis looked at William with teary eyes, lips that trembled as they held back her cries. He hesitated to tell me the next incident.
William could see the fear and hurt from Bilqis' eyes. He also clasped hands that looked thinner from the last time they met. How could he possibly scold her for not following her words before.
"Just tell me everything, I won't be mad at you" William said.
"Yes." Yeah." William nodded too.
"Before Magrib I was about to go home even I was saying goodbye to people who had homes. However, I don't remember anything anymore. Until I wake up …." Bilqis returned crying.
William already knew roughly what happened next. He felt his anger stirring. Both of his hands were tightly clenched.
"I woke up in bed. .. in a state of not wearing clothes," Bilqis finally said.
Imagining Bilqis sleeping in another man's bed made William angry. He could also feel Bilqis feeling how it was back then. So decided to go far.
The thin body that looked shaken from his cries into his warm embrace. William said, "Don't be sad like this. Whatever has happened to you, to me .. You are the special woman God has given me in my life."
"But, my a– is no longer a virgin," said Bilqis slowly with embarrassment.
"I want to make you a companion to life, not because you're a virgin."
William still hugged the body that felt small in his arms. He wanted to protect this woman.
Bilqis now looked at William, seeking earnestness in his eyes. He found it from the duda bule's eyes.
"I am dirty" said Bilqis to convince William that he meant what he said and accepted himself as he was.
"For me you are a kind-hearted daughter who cares about others."
"I'm not a perfect woman" Bilqis said.
"I will make you feel like a perfect woman with my love" William replied.
"There's nothing I can give you, Mister" said the woman.
"Just give your love, love, and affection to me. Also your loyalty is with me for the rest of your life" William said.
"I love you, William Green," said this softly from Bilqis' mouth.
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