Heaven on lara
Chapter 59. An umbrella when it rains

Two weeks on, Zaky's physiotherapy finally came to fruition. Miracles are approaching. Prayers from the closest people, wife, and mother were finally answered. Zoya and Khadijah are the happiest people.

Knees to the soles of Zaky's feet he said can be moved as before. While the knee up, still numb. But it doesn't matter to Zoya, little by little her husband will definitely get well.

Zada is healthy and works in the office again. However, Zada is no longer allowed to eat spicy foods and drink coffee. It will worsen his stomach condition.

As usual, Zada will come home after office hours are over. He came to see Arka and played for a while with the boy who was almost six months old.

"Assalamualaikum, Arka. Same Om first yes," said Zada then took over the Ark that was in the sling of Khadijah bu. Zoya, she was taking an afternoon shower because she was playing with Arka all day.

"Waalaikumsalam, Om Zada," replied the khadijah ma imitated the voice of a child and handed over Arka to Zada. "Mother stay back, Da. Titip Arka for a while because Zoya is bathing," said bu khadijah then passed leaving Arka and Zada.

The six-month-old boy laughed and said a word no adult could understand. However, Arka looked so happy when Zada came and carried her.

"Agguga ... Tatatata," said Arka funny to make Zada squash and kiss her puffed cheeks. "That's funny, Om's nephew ... So want to take it home," said Zada while anchoring a kiss on Arka's cheek.

Arka again made an indistinct voice and laughed loosely because of amused. "Mirgin ...." Zada smiled happily at Arka's antuas while with her. "We play yes, Arka hero," asked Zada and then walked to sit on the carpet on which there are already many Arka toys.

Zada and Arka played as well as their father and son. Zoya who was walking over was forced to stop her steps right on the last step of the stairs to see the scenery that she might have been accustomed to seeing.

Zada always took the time to come to just meet Arka. It may be true that her husband told her that Arka needed to grow up with her father's figures during her development. Evident from Arka's enthusiasm when Zada came to see him.

On the other hand, Zoya feels guilty for stealing the time Zada has only for someone who is 'not a nobody' to Zada. Yes, he and his family are nobody to Zada. But, Zada is willing to spend time in the midst of his busy life to maintain the mandate that her husband gave.

Zoya has to talk to Zada about the matter. For Zoya, Zada must have a personal business but, how can it be resolved if Zada always spends his free time playing with Arka?

"Have you been here a long time, Mom?" asked Zoya as she approached her son and Zada. Arka who was playing already did not care about his mother who came and dissolved in his puzzle toy.

Zada. "That's fine. Are you done with the bath?" ask Zada who is just a formality. He did not know what to ask because whenever he was near Zoya, his heart always beat quickly.

"It." Zoya answered briefly and sat some distance away from Zada. Silence filled the room until only Arka's voice was heard echoing. "Mas, there's .. that I have to talk about," Zoya said, breaking the silence.

Zada, who was looking at Arka, looked up to meet Zoya. "Speak what? Just talk," replied Zada who understood that Zoya would speak seriously.

Zoya let out a heavy sigh before starting the conversation. "I thought Mas Zada didn't have to come here anymore. Not to mean anything but, I'm sure Mas Zada must have a personal life to take care of. Zada should not spend his free time playing with Arka" said Zoya breathing with relief because finally, the disturbing thoughts he had let out.

Zoya looked down lethargic. "He's not your son, Mas. You deserve to be happy and remarry" said Zoya.

Zada looked at Zoya. "Am I wrong if I already consider Arka as my own son? Please, let it stay like this. If the time comes, when Zaky has returned, I will slowly walk away from your life and Arka. My job is done to keep Arka and you okay,"

For some reason, Zada's chest is always throbbing pain when Zoya is always alluding to this problem. Zada seemed to not accept if he had to part with Arka. Maybe, it'll do it later after his real father returns.

Zoya looks up. "Then, are you all right when you want to make me and Arka okay? You need to think about yourself, too, Mom. Take time for yourself" said Zoya, still wanting to give an explanation.

"I'll be fine while you and Arka are fine. For me, seeing you and Arka happy, that's enough for me" Zada said smilingly at Zoya.

Zoya immediately lowered her gaze staring at her fingers playing spinning. "Don't say if — "

"Yes, I still love you. No one has been able to replace your name here" Zada said, pointing to his left chest. Zoya's eyes glazed over hearing Zada's confession.

"Don't grieve. This is all I do for your happiness. Let's just say I'm making amends for all my mistakes even though my old mistakes are no longer forgiven. Shouldn't love have? I will let this love stay in the heart" said Zada who managed to make Zoya shed tears.

"Hey, don't cry. You have to be happy, Zoya" said Zada, who felt his eyes heating up as his vision suddenly blurred shut in a clear liquid. 'I love you, Zoya, ' said Zada, who is certainly only in the heart.

Zoya grew sobbing in her tears. Maybe if Zada did everything first, Zoya's heart would melt. But now, things are different. Zoya already has Zaky whose love is so great for her.

Zoya has decided to be loved rather than loved. Because loving sometimes doesn't match expectations. Being loved, it is certain that Zoya will feel happy and comfortable every day.

Evidently at this time, his love for the Husband has been so great that no one is able to shake. Zoya feels very guilty about Zada. Given that, Zoya is as excited as ever again.

"Don't cry or I'll get hurt more, Zoya" said Zada, adding to Zoya's mind.

...ΩΩΩΩΩΩΩΩΩΩΩΩΩΩΩΩ...

is this the definition of being an umbrella when the rain arrives? and after the rain subsides, the umbrella is no longer needed 😭

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