Mahligai Love Zeda Humaira Emerson
MC Zeda Humaira #135 - Old Stories In New Stories

"You're great, Ai. Really great, lady of choice, special lady." Hulya unceasingly praised her best friend who, she said, escaped the storm. While Aira only chuckles in response to Hulya's furore, especially when she sees baby Ali in person for the first time. Hulya so admired the boy that she even said that now she wanted to have another baby.

"Thank God, Hul. The help of God is much greater and stronger than the storm that comes," said Aira, holding her son who was a little whimpering from drowsiness.

"Yes, Ai. And it seems that the promise of Allah is indeed kept to His patient servant."

"God willing."

"If I were you, Ai. Uh, let's not be patient, Ai. That's gonna happen between two things, I die or I kill." Aira grimaced to hear Hulya's sometimes exaggerated speech. But Hulya was also right, if only Aira followed her lust at that time, perhaps she would have done a disservice. But Aira was very lucky because she had a family that always supported her, strengthening her.

Meanwhile, Fahmi and Arsyad are busy talking about their business. Currently they were in the side yard of the house because they could not hear the chatter of the women inside.

Fahmi said that the more days Arsyad restaurant lately is very crowded, even often visitors do not find a place so they have to order it first.

"I think we should open another branch, Syad." Fahmi suggested.

"It's God later we open a branch, I still don't believe the restaurant until it's so crowded, but never before did visitors not find a place even though it was very crowded," said Arsyad.

"I think baby Ali brings sustenance" Fahmi said with a small laugh. "Because since his birth, the restaurant has been crowded, especially if it's a weekend. We often ran out of stock of ingredients, we also had to recruit new maids and chefs, they were all overwhelmed."

"Yes, you add the employee, Fahmi. Pity them if they get overwhelmed, must be tired also if every day have to work non-stop."

"So, when are you going to open a new branch?"

"Let's think about it, I still want to talk to Aira. I want to ask her opinion on this." Fahmi nodded in understanding.

Not long ago bi Sri came to deliver tea and snacks for them. "Bi, Hulya is the same Aira still talking?" asked Fahmi while glancing at his watch, it was already afternoon and he wanted to go back to the restaurant.

"Still, Sir. They're talking..." Bi Sri half whispered while looking back.

"By what?" Fahmi asked curiously.

"Say, if she's in Lady Aira's position. What happened were only two things, dead or killing," whispered Bi Sri as she grimaced in horror. Arsyad and Fahmi who heard that gawked. "What does Lady Hulya mean, sir? How can you kill or die?" Bi Sri asked curiously which immediately made Arsyad stand up from his chair.

"I'll go inside for a minute, get some water" said Arsyad.

While Fahmi could only scratch his head while grimacing, making Bi Sri frown confused.

"Bi, please bring our tea inside, yeah. I want to see baby Ali," Fahmi said then he immediately rushed inside. Bi Sri just put her shoulders.

"Honey, go home yuk. I'm going to the restaurant" Fahmi asked.

"Wait a minute, I'm the same Aira still talking, Mas. Or go to a restaurant first. Then bring us here" Pinta Hulya.

"Yes, Jihan is also still playing with Via," continued Aira.

As Fahmi leaves, Aira and Hulya resume their gossip. Even as if they had forgotten the time and strangely, they had always found a topic to continue with the gossip show.

Jihan and Via are still busy playing while exchanging stories, while Arsyad can only be a listener and audience of other women of that generation.

Arsyad smiled when he saw Aira laughing with Hulya, he could hardly believe that he could now return to life with Aira after a big storm in their lives. And now his life is more colorful than ever with the Via and baby Ali.

As Aira and Hulya are engrossed in a rampage, Arsyad interrupts and informs them of his plans and Fahmi re-opens the restaurant branch.

"How do you think, honey? Fahmi said lately the restaurant is very crowded, even for where they have to book first. It wasn't like that" said Arsyad.

"Alhamdulillah if now until such a crowded, Mas," said Aira. "And if it is needed, Fahmi said, open a new branch."

"Why if the name of the restaurant later give the name of baby Ali aja, dear? Ali Ajwad resto," suggested Arsyad.

"Byeah, Mas. Good idea," said Aira enthusiastically. "How do you think, Hul?"

"Cool, Ai. I agree," replied Hulya. "If only Fahmi ngizinin mas, I want to work in your new restaurant, but Fahmi mas not ngizinin I work anyway, Ai."

"Follow what your husband says as long as he provides you with perfect support" Arsyad said.

"Yes, Hul. Fahmi forbid you certainly for your good too, if you work outside, it's done care of children and husbands, surely you're exhausted." Hulya nodded in understanding, because what Aira said was true. Fahmi had given him the reason he banned Hulya from working. But Fahmi never forbid Hulya to do anything else as long as it does not make Hulya's job as a wife and mother. But if you have to focus on permanent work, it is likely that Hulya's attention is divided.

"Thank you, you took me" Hulya said later.

"Together, we're friends, remind each other" Aira said with a smile.

***

The return of Arsyad and Aira to their old house is enough to make the neighbors surprised, especially Aira who brought a baby. In fact, some of them suspected it was the Anggun baby that Arsyad and Aira would probably take care of. Because they didn't know that Aira was pregnant.

They even said Aira replaced Anggun, took his position and even took his son.

The gossip was like a spark in a straw, so quickly it ignited from one mouth to another. Until finally the rumor was the same in the ears of Aira and Arsyad.

Arsyad was shocked and angry, and he even prepared to talk to his neighbors about anything bad about Aira. Arsyad can accept whatever people say about him but not when it comes to Aira.

"They're outrageous, honey." Arsyad exclaimed with emotion but Aira remained calm.

"We better invite them to dinner tonight, everyone. To pray for Maita, Mas. How's it?" Aira's Advice. Arsyad was silent for a moment, he was still emotional and could not think wisely at this time. "Mas, it is also impossible for us to explain to them in detail about our lives, they will still gossip behind us. Let their eyes open on their own."

"All right, it's up to you" said Arsyad resignedly. "But what if after this they still think badly of you?"

"That's their right and their personal business."