Father's Status On My Son's Deed
81. Apologizing

Khairi was so happy when he saw his huge house. Although not as big as the house belongs to his oma, but for the child his house is the most beautiful. Especially with such a large garden, he could play as much as there. The swimming pool at the back of the house is also so big, it will be very exciting to spend time even though he is at home all day.

Khairi couldn't wait to contact Tiara and bring her here. In the past they often dreamed of having their own pool so as not to swim in the river continues, which place is quite dangerous.

"Hows it? Do you like this house?" ask Aji to the son. He just picked up his son from school. The boy looked so enthusiastic running here and there.

"Like, Pa. The house is very nice," replied Khairi without looking at the papa, busy looking around the house that looks more attractive.

Aji just smiled looking at the face of the son who looked so enthusiastic, while Asha was in the living room together with Mama Tia. The two planned to hold a Thanksgiving event held on Sunday. On that day alone everyone had free time. Aji just assented and left everything to his wife.

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The long awaited Sunday finally arrived. Aji and Asha's house is crowded with guests, who attend the homeowner's invitation to give thanks for their new home. Although actually the house has been occupied for quite a long time, it's just for the good of their family to do a birthday. Especially now also with the presence of his wife and child, as well as Aji wants to introduce both to the neighbors, also people who are close to those who do not know Asha and Khairi.

Especially when they did not come to the wedding, they certainly did not know his wife. During this time Aji always made up stories to everyone, that his wife lived out of town with her grandmother. The man said if his wife's grandmother could not live alone all this time, if invited to the city also always refused with various reasons.

Asha and Aji welcomed the guests who came at the entrance. Guests come one by one with their families. There are also some who bring gifts for the owner of the house, not to forget also Asha invited Naura and her family. The woman wants to repair her relationship with her husband's best friend.

Especially after hearing Aji's story that says if Naura is married, she feels guilty for thinking no-no before. Fortunately yesterday he did not say harsh words, so as not to increase his guilt. Even though his expression was already unpleasant.

"Assalamualaikum," said Naura who had just arrived.

"Waalaikumsalam, thank you for coming to our house" Asha said with a smile welcoming her guests.

"Your house is good, can you dong later I look inside," said Naura.

"Of course I can. Oh yeah, where's your husband? Didn't you come?" asha asked while looking back and there was no man.

"I'm sorry, he can't come, he's got a job out of town. If my son is he's at his mom's house, there's my cousin coming from out of town."

"It's okay. You just go in, please enjoy the food, just simple food."

The event was so solemn. An ustaz gives tausiah, not forgetting to also pray for the owner of the house so that his family can be a family that is always abundant in glory and blessing. Everyone must want good in their household, as well as Asha and Aji. They hope that their home life will always be okay.

Naura approached Asha and sat down beside the woman. He needs to apologize for his past mistakes because he, Aji and Asha were separated for five years. During this time Naura continues to feel guilty, now there is a chance to meet again and she does not want to miss everything, which will further add to the problems later on.

"Asha, can we talk to you for a second? There's something I want to talk to you about" whispered Naura who made Asha turn her head immediately.

He was watching the son playing with his cousin. Suddenly surprised by Naura's voice. However, the woman still nodded and invited Naura to go to the park next to her house. It was better to talk, nobody was there. Both of them sat in the gazebo that was already available there.

"What do you want to talk about? It seems very serious. Is there a problem? Or do you not like the dishes?" tanya Asha opened the conversation.

"Not that problem. I just want to apologize to you for what I've done in the past. I have sinned greatly with you and have made you part with Aji. I'm really sorry. At that time I could not think clearly and do everything for what was in my head, without using my heart. I finally realized that what I was doing was wrong and it hurt a lot of people. I'm sorry, I really feel so guilty. All this time my life has also not been calm, always haunted by guilt," Naura said while bowing her head.

He did not dare to look at his interlocutor at all. The woman was ready with all the possibilities that Asha would do to her, given her huge mistake.

Asha smiled, she was happy to see Nadia who had truly changed. "You don't have to feel guilty. I think everything that happens in my life is part of my journey. I learned a lot of lessons so far. I also believe that God will not give trials if man is not able to pass through. I am also grateful to be a part of those special people. Although I have to limp through everything, but I am grateful to be able to get to this stage."

Naura's eyes glazed over and asked, "Why are you so good to me? Why aren't you just mad at me?"

"If you remember the past, of course I will be very angry with you. Moreover, I must see my son who is always crying, asking for the whereabouts of his father. Every time at school he also gets ridiculed from his friend for not having a father. I always try to be strong in front of everyone. Though deep down in my heart the deepest I want to scream and scold them all, but after thinking back it feels very useless. I only have two hands that won't be able to cover everyone's mouth. I also have one mouth that won't be able to explain what happened to me to everyone. Even if they can't believe it either. Let it be part of my journey and I forgive you. No need to feel guilty anymore."

Naura's tears were dripping. If only Asha was angry at him or maybe beat him up even if it didn't matter, the guilt wouldn't be this big. If only he could think more mature, would not make the household of others destroyed. If only he had not known Aji and his family would never have been a bad person obsessed with the opposite sex.

If only Aji's family were not kind to him, he would never wish for them to be part of their family. Again the word if it is very painful if you imagine.

"Why are you so good to me? Why not punish me, at least it can reduce my guilt for you. You can hit me or do whatever you want. Don't be too kind to me" Naura said with tears streaming down her head.

The heartless Asha immediately hugged the woman in front of him. He no longer had a grudge against her. Instead Asha wants her relationship with Naura to be a friend. Asha believes if her husband's best friend is a good woman, surely they can exchange ideas later on.