Hate Is Love's
Iza

“Assalamu’alaikum.” said Aqeel while entering the house.

“Waalaikumsalam,” Reply Ayunda.

Aqeel approached Ayunda and kissed the back of her hand. His head looked to the right and left, looking for the figure he missed so much.

“Who to look for?”

“Which place, ma?”

“Iza again in her room. You take a shower first.”

“Iya, ma.”

Aqeel rushed towards the second floor, where his room was. All Reyhan and Ayunda's children live on the second floor, except Iza. The girl's room is at the bottom, near Ayunda and Reyhan's room.

Shortly after Aqeel entered his room, Iza came out. He immediately headed for the kitchen to move the food he had cooked. She accidentally cooked the rib soup, Aqeel's favorite. Her face flushed red imagining Aqeel's smile as she ate her homemade food.

While moving vegetables into the bowl, Aqeel, who had finished bathing and changed clothes, approached Iza. The man intentionally did not make a sound when he approached him. He stood behind Iza who was arranging food on the table.

“Assalamu’alaikum,” whispered Aqeel.

“Astaghfirullah. Bang Aqeel ngagetin.”

There was a crisp laugh of Ajeel. The man pulled a chair near Iza, looking at his heart adoration who was still arranging food. Iza lowered her head, her cheeks blushing being seen so intensely by Aqeel. His heart also began to beat.

“Assalamu’alaikum!” the sound of Daffa entering the room.

“Waalikumsalam,” Aqeel and Iza reply simultaneously.

“Eh I'm home. How are you, Za?”

“Alhamdulillah good, bang.”

“Widih delicious cuisine.”

“Bandi first, many germs lo!” chirps Ajeel.

“Say to be disturbed, bos.”

Daffa hurried away as soon as he saw Aqeel's sharp gaze. On the stairs he passed by a friend who was about to go down. Friends immediately headed for the dining room, before Reyhan with Ayunda came. Azizah took the initiative to take rice for her adoptive parents.

“Thank you, Iza,” Reyhan said as he took the plate from the girl's hand.

“This is all you cook?” ask Aqeel.

“Iya, bang.”

“You're not cape? New dateng direct cook.”

“Ngga, bang. On the plane I'll just sit and sleep.”

“Ehem!”

Friends cleared their throat while glancing at Aqeel. His first sister is famous for being cute among women, but if you have met Iza, it immediately smelled like ice cream that was exposed to sunlight.

“How was it in the hospital?” ask Reyhan.

“Alhamdulillah done well, pa. Victims can be saved all.”

“Sgratitude.”

“Your father is like a mussulan, not good to be silent as soon as he heard from the hospital,” timpal Ayunda while giving a bowl containing rib soup.

“Fear the medics there are less, dear,” Reyhan replied.

Although they were no longer young, Reyhan always showed a gentle and loving attitude to his wife. Indirectly, he wanted to give an example to his three children how to treat a woman, especially a wife.

“Daddy is calm. Everything can be controlled. Daffa also understood what his job was. Staying another year, he officially became a specialist,” ternag Aqeel which is only owned by Reyhan.

The sound of footsteps is heard when Daffa descends the stairs. The man sped up his bathing ritual because his stomach could not bear to see the dishes served on the dining table. He quickly sat down beside his friend. Daffa gave the plate to Iza, asking for rice.

“Take it yourself, spoiled really,” protest Aqeel.

“Jiaaahhh her handler mosquito. Times, bang.”

Iza's face again blushed hearing Daffa's speech. It is no secret in this house how Aqeel and himself interact. Aqeel did not hesitate to show his attention and joy to the girl. Ayunda smiled at the behavior of her second child. It seemed like he had to speed up the process of uniting the two of them.

After dinner, Aqeel took the time to help Iza wash all the cutlery that had been used. Although the housekeeper had forbidden it, Iza still did it. After all the dishes and glasses were washed clean, Aqeel invited Iza to sit relaxing in the backyard while enjoying the night breeze.

“Your lecture was smooth over there?” Aqeel opened the conversation.

“Alhamdulillah, bang.”

“The plan is after graduation, where do you want to work?”

“I've applied to Tunas Harapan campus. Just wait for answers from them.”

“Why don't you ever go home?”

“Let's quickly settle down, bang. I can take a short semester if I don't go home. Thank God, my lecture quickly finished.”

“You are evil, you know not?”

“Hah? Wicked why bang?”

“You don't know that I miss you?”

BLUSHES

Iza's face flushed hearing that. The girl lowered her head again. Ever since he set foot in this house, Aqeel's figure had indeed stolen his attention. At first he was afraid because the man did not talk much and seemed not to like it. But it turns out his attitude began to warm when the girl began to tell about his condition at school.

“How to do it yourself? Fellowship program is complete?”

“Already, last year.”

“Alhamdulillah.”

“Za.. tomorrow you have an event?”

“Euung.. kanya no, bang.”

“Can you bring your brother lunch to the hospital?”

“Can, bang. What do you want to cook?”

“What's up, what matters is good.”

“Do you want me to make Egyptian food?”

“Bby. What do you want to do?”

“Euungg...wait tomorrow aja yes, bang,” Iza smiled showing a series of white teeth. Aqeel just nodded his head. The two discussed, Iza told a lot of his experience during his five years in Cairo.

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Ayunda finished cleaning her face. After applying night cream on her face, the woman crawled up onto the bed, approaching her husband who was still sitting while reading the report that was given by Friend. Ayunda put her head on Reyhan's chest, making the man put a sheet of paper on the nightstand.

“Next aja, mas,” said Ayunda.

“Ngga will be konsen if you already like this style.”

“Apaan anyway, mas,” Ayunda pinched her husband's waist. Reyhan chuckled while kissing the top of his wife's head.

“Mas..was see not how Aqeel same Iza.”

“Hmm.”

“According to mas, how if we just put the two of them together. Let's not take too long. After all, the age of Aqeel is more than enough for a family.”

“If you are, it's up to them both. If they are ready, why not? Mas El, brother Rain, bang Ilan, bang Gara, bang Farel already have grandchildren. We have not, time wants competition with Azriel.”

Ayunda laughed at hearing that. But then his laughter disappeared considering, Shafa, his future daughter-in-law who did not become married to Rakan. Without the girl knowing, she was suffering from a severe illness. When checked, it was too late. Shafa underwent treatment for four months and had to give up her illness. The girl died in the arms of a friend.

Not only was he or her friend hit, Azriel his best friend felt the same way. Even Yossi fell ill because he still could not accept the departure of Shafa. Since Shafa died, Rakan has not yet brought the girl home, but three years have passed.

“Aqeel.. would be sad if you have to pass Rakan,” said Ayunda slowly.

“Let you talk to a friend. Mas sure that the boy doesn't mind.”

“What Friends still can not remove Shafa?” Ayunda raised her head, looking at Reyhan.

“Mas guess that's not why. It seems that he is still not willing to open his heart. In his eyes there may not be a girl whose criteria are like Shafa.”

“Hopefully he can meet another girl as soon as possible.”

“Aamiin.”

Reyhan laid down his body, followed by Ayunda. The man's hand moved shutting off the headlights and turning on the sleeping lights. He stretched out his hand, and Ayunda spread her head there. The woman positioned her body tilted with her hands hugging her husband's waist.

“Mas.”

“Hmm.”

“I heard Bibie wants to be betrothed.”

“With whom?”

“Arsy.”

“Arsy? Hahaha.”

“Why laugh?”

“It's okay. That girl. um, she's a little emotional. He has been in trouble at the hospital several times. It is not his fault, there are indeed guardians of patients who are indecent. Not to mention there are annoying patients. Aqeel and Daffa had to clear up the problem several times.”

“It looks like suitable for Bibie. Let the child dizzy facing his future wife bar-bar.”

Ayunda laughed amusedly imagining Bibie aka Irzal if you have to pair with Arsy. A bibie is a call that his uncle and aunt gave to the child. If said Gara, it is not polite to call the name Irzal, like calling their father's name only. Finally they agreed to call him Bibie, short for Habibie.

“But.. Arsy likes Aqeel,” said Reyhan slowly.

“Serious mas? Do you know where?”

“You think you're a child? From the way Arsy saw Aqeel, mas already understand.”

“Terus Ajeel?”

“Do you think?”

“He definitely doesn't know.”

“Hem. but we'll see. It seems that Abi has his own way of getting them closer.

Ayunda was a little anxious to hear that Arsy liked Aqeel. He does not want the events of himself, Reyhan and Filran reoccur. But the woman could breathe a little relieved considering Aqeel only liked Iza. But their five-year absence was quite disturbing to his mind. No human heart knows, let alone five years. Five days is enough to change your heart.

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**Wah papa Rey already knows Arsy likes Aqeel. Who else knows??

Happy New Year readers. Thank you this year for faithfully accompanying me, reading my work and following my genitals. See you next year yeah, papayoe️️**