It Turns out There's Love
14 - BARREL ADVICE

Zafira and Fariz were still both silent, drifting in thoughts that were raging in each other's heads.

"What do you mean? After I get married, you want to leave and don't want to see me again?" asked Zafira breaking the silence.

"Yes, when you've decided to step into the fold with the man you love, that's when I'll let you go and I won't hope for you anymore. I will also not wait for you anymore as from Junior High until now I did. Maybe my job is done protecting and protecting you. When you get married, it's your husband who will take care of you for the rest of your life, so I don't think my presence will ever be necessary in your life,"

"Fariz, I never wanted you out of my life. You're my only best friend, you're my brother, I don't want you to be away from me. I want you to stay close to me, just as Zafran will always be in my life. If anything happens to me, who should I ask for help? Besides you and Zafran," said Zafira sadly lowered his face.

"I can't Zafira, I've decided, if you already have a husband, I won't see you again. If I need to, I'll move out of town,"

"Fariz! You're evil! Why did you have to move city to avoid me?" Zafira suddenly shed tears, her heart sad if one day Fariz would leave her.

Strange indeed Zafira's heart, not only had Fariz' words come true, the girl was already crying as if Fariz had completely abandoned her.

To be honest, the girl was happy that Fariz was always next to her. As long as Fariz and Zafran were by his side, all the problems and burdens that were borne would always be light.

Every second his best friend and twin brother were always faithful to help and find a way out for Zafira's difficulties, which is why Zafira could not lose one of them. For him Zafran and Fariz are equally meaningful in his life.

"Hey, why are you crying? Didn't you never love me? So why are you crying over something so insignificant?," Tempted Fariz still tried to smile even though his heart also felt sad to say the word that he would stay away from Zafira if the girl had a husband.

"It's only natural for me to cry, we've been friends with Fariz for a long time! Suddenly I can't see you anymore. I will definitely be very sad," said the girl innocently and honestly still with tears on her pretty face.

"Zafira, if you cry over my departure and don't want me to be away from you, does that mean you love me too?" asked Fariz this time with a serious face staring at the beautiful girl who was still bowing her face.

Zafira jerks. His face that had been bowed suddenly looked up, his gaze turned to look fixedly at the handsome man sitting next to him.

"Did I really love Fariz? Since when? Why didn't I realize it? Aahh is impossible! All this time I've only been friends, nothing more! After all, I've been in a relationship with Ronald even often discussing marriage issues. So there's no way I'm in love with Fariz. It's Fariz's only wish that I want to repay his love," Zafira muttered inwardly.

"There's no way I love you Fariz. Your guess is a big mistake. You also know that I love other men. There's no way my heart can be as double as you just said. There's no way I love Ronald and love you either. You are so funny" Zafira shook his head.

Fariz's heart was crushed to hear the statement of Zafira, the girl he had always loved from toe to head, from morning to night.

Let alone Zafira, Zafran Zafira's twin brother was very familiar with Fariz's feelings for Zafira, Fariz's great love for Zafira but the beautiful girl never heeded Fariz's feelings.

But the words that Zafira had just uttered, a little more acceptable to Fariz's common sense, there was no way Zafira loved two men at once.

"All right, I know that. There's no way you love Ronald and me at the same time. I know my position. Marry Ronald, after that I'm ready to forget you,"

"You don't have to forget me. Even if I get married, we can still be friends and relatives. I'll also be your wife's best friend someday,"

"It's not as easy as you say Zafira. You're not in my position so you won't be able to understand what it's like to be me. How could I possibly be strong to see you completely belong to another man. The only way to strengthen my heart is to leave this city" Fariz sighed inwardly.

"You already have Ronald, and I'm handing you over to him. He'll take care of you,"

"Yes I know I already have Ronald, but I also need you and Zafran in my life! You are my brothers! If something happens to me, do you not pity?" Zafira raised her voice a little, trying to give understanding to the friend.

"Why are you afraid? Isn't Ronald always by your side? He will be responsible for you. He will help you in all things. So you don't have to worry about what's going to happen later,"

"I'm sorry! Upset you! Let's go home! I don't want to stay in this car for long!," Shouted Zafira wiped away the tears and looked straight ahead.

The girl's eyes still shed tears, in addition to attention and soft-heartedness, Zafira was also a spoiled girl and was very easy to cry.

Fariz glanced for a moment at Zafira. He knew that Zafira always considered him a friend and a brother. There was not the slightest hope for Fariz to get the heart of the beautiful girl who had been coveted for ten years.

But he continued to pray, God gave him the opportunity to have the girl completely. Either what will come true, or just a mere hope that will never materialize.

"It's you, I'm the one who's hurt but you're the one who's crying" Fariz joked, still trying to comfort Zafira.

"Yes, yes, we go home now the princess cengengeng," said Fariz turned on the car and drove the vehicle at medium speed.

During Zafira's journey of silence, Fariz had invited her to chat but the girl remained silent.

After traveling with thousands of vehicles that crowded the city of Jakarta and long traffic jams at every red light, finally the handsome man and the beautiful girl had arrived at the house of Laras.

Seen on the terrace there is the beautiful mother, Laras, was sitting enjoying the afternoon air while waiting for Arga who had not returned to work.

Fariz got out of the car and as usual would always kiss the hands of the future in-laws, who either, what the nickname would be or not.

"There's Fariz, come in, kid, grab a drink inside first," Laras greeted attentively.

"Thank you aunt Fariz, just go home, take a bath, tired all day,"

"Oh yes if you don't go in again. Thanks for driving Zafira, yeah" Laras smiled warmly at his best friend's son.

"Sama-sama aunty, Fariz said goodbye first. Assalam'ualaikum," said Fariz walking towards the car accompanied by Zafira.

"Wa'alaikumsalam," Laras replied, sending Fariz away with amazed eyes, because the more day Fariz looked more handsome and dignified, very suitable with Zafira who was beautiful and charming.

"I went home first, Assalamu'alaikum" Fariz told Zafira, who drove him to the car.

"Wa'alaikumsalam's chat. Thanks for the ice cream and tissue," said Zafira smiling who replied with a nod of the head of the friend.

After Fariz disappeared from his sight, the beautiful girl sat in the chair next to her.

"What are you carrying?" Baras asked, observing the paper bag and plastic that Zafira had placed on the table.

"Obsually ma, this is mukena, if the one in this plastic, Fariz bought it,"

"What did Fariz buy?" asked Laras, curious to open the plastic on the table.

"Tissue? Why did Fariz buy you a tissue? Is your tissue stock up?" Laras asked looking at the princess.

"So at the campus mosque, there was a person who accidentally dropped ice cream inside Zafira's shoes. Fariz continued to clean with his handkerchief as the tissue in Zafira's bag ran out. On the way back home, Fariz suddenly stopped at a mini market to buy this tissue" Zafira explained.

"God, Fariz is very kind. That's one of the reasons you like Fariz more than Ronald. Fariz always pays attention and prioritizes you son. His son is kind, loving and sholeh. I hope one day you open your mind and choose Fariz to be your life partner,"

"Mama started again, right? This is always what is discussed. Mama is the same as Fariz, always discussing this matter" Zafira said.

"All is in your hands, all your decisions are decisive. Mama only gave advice but didn't force you to choose Fariz. Follow your heart," Baras calmed Zafira's heart.

"Zafira chose Ronald. Fariz was Zafira's best friend, and was like a brother. Zafira did not want to be forced to marry Fariz,"

"Nobody forces you, baby.Mama only gives enlightenment. If you stick to your stance to choose Ronald, mom or dad won't forbid. As long as you are happy, mom and dad will respect..," said Laras grabbed the princess's hand and rubbed it gently.

"Thank you ma.., Mama is the best in the world. Always understand Zafira's feelings and never force. Zafira loved mama..," said the princess standing up from the chair and then embracing the shoulder with both hands and sticking her cheek into the cheek of Laras.

Both of them smiled happily. Their faces were both beautiful and beautiful, it was just that they were different generations, one Mother and one child.

But the beauty of both is undoubtedly, because beauty is created from birth and is the most beautiful gift for them. The Greatest God has created almost perfect beauty.

...*******...