
It is not easy to take this step, but Aira believes it is the best decision for him.
Perhaps, this decision was more inclined towards Aira's lust, and it was humane. Because no woman wants to be in the shadows, no woman wants to be in the shadow of another woman, and no woman can afford to live a household driven by her mother-in-law.
Aira looked at Via and Tanvir who were currently playing a chase, the two children looked very happy. In fact, Tanvir who used to dislike the existence of Via for fear of Aira's love is divided, now he looks very fond of Via.
"Be careful, Deck!" Tanvir shouted as Via almost fell.
They were in the garden next to Micheal's yard, Aira was sitting on a swing with a gaze that was not the least apart from her son.
"I thought my life would be perfect with the presence of Via, it turned out I was wrong. It is precisely the presence of Via opening all the secret doors in my house, showing the hidden ravines there." Aira muttered sadly, especially when remembering Via who complained about Ummi Ridha who talked to Kinan's mother. How could her mother-in-law do that to her?
"People say...." Aira immediately turned her head when she heard her father's voice, Aira immediately revealed a smile on her lips even though she was not looking to smile. "The beautiful person will be lost beautiful if sad again, but Abi think it's just a myth." Abi Gabriel sat in front of Aira and he moved the swing.
"the evidence? You stay beautiful when you are sad, pouting, or even crying. But it will be even more beautiful if you smile and laugh. You're so pretty, like a full moon."
Aira's smile broadened and it was no longer a fake smile. "Smart rabbi praises people, it's appropriate that Ummi is crazy about Abi," said Aira while chuckling.
"Yes dong, conquering Ummi is like conquering a thousand enemies on the battlefield" said Abi Gabriel and Aira laughed crisply.
"Ummi is right, Abi is very exaggerated" said Aira.
"Take extravagance in taking care of your happiness" replied Abi Gabriel.
He looked at his daughter who was now smiling again, where her smile was a great happiness for him. Is it too much as Aira said? Abi Gabriel, of course, did not care, all he cared about was the happiness of his children.
"After this, I want to return to the village," Aira said and her face returned moody.
"Of course, honey. We'll live together, Via would love to be in the village." Abi Gabriel moves to Aira's side and she embraces Aira gently. "Whatever happens, it will not diminish the favor God has given you, Humaira. If this is a test, maybe God wants to raise your degree. If this is a rebuke, then surely Allah rebukes His servant because He loves His servant very much."
Aira's heart felt more peaceful hearing what her father said. He also leaned his head on the shoulders of the father, who was always a very comfortable place to rest.
"Sometimes I think, what sin have I committed until God gives such a great ordeal, Abi? I couldn't help it, I was like.." Aira's breathing was heavy, her eyes were hot again. "I'm kind of choking, Abi. And my chest was so tight, like it was squeezed by a thousand stones. In a word, it was as if someone was slashing him cruelly. The love that my husband and I had been guarding all this time collapsed in an instant and it was very painful. Until when, Bi? Tell me this tightness and pain is there?"
His heart as a father was as in shreds hearing the princess's wounds, and Daddy Gabriel cursed himself because he could do nothing to ease the princess's pain, even if just a little.
All he could do was hold it warm like this. "Trust me, Zeda Humaira. Appreciate your love will always stand firm, beautiful and perfect, with or without Arshad." Aira's tears just flowed back on her cheeks but the father immediately wiped her. "Maybe now you think this is a curse, but who knows? Maybe behind this is a gift waiting for you. We believe that, honey. And you must believe."
Abi Gabriel stroked Aira's head gently, pecking at her head buds affectionately, telling Aira that she was by her side, always.
....
Arsyad sat daydreaming in his study looking at his wedding ring, taking Aira off? It was the worst nightmare of his life.
"Take it...." Arsyad jumped when he heard the voice of Fahmi who had been in front of him since when. "I don't have the same heart as you two, is this like the story of romeo and juliet?" kekeh Fahmi but Arsyad still put on his tense face.
Arsyad did not respond to Fahmi's remarks, he just moved from his chair, put on his suit and then waltzed away like a daze.
Fahmi could only stare attentively at Arsyad." It is difficult to be between two queens, Arsyad. May Allah ease your path and Aira. Because really, you two are good people."
...
Arsyad went home even though it was still daytime, he was not really excited to work or do anything.
Arriving home, Arsyad must be upset when he sees Anggun there." What are you doing here?" Grunts Arsyad.
"Why? I was at my husband's house" said Anggun who made Arsyad smile wryly.
"Right," he muttered then he walked past Anggun, but Anggun chased after Arshad and withdrew his hand.
"Until when do you want to ignore me like this, Mom?" Ask Anggun annoyed.
"Come," answered Arsyad lazily who made Anggun even more upset.
"From now on I will stay here, Aira will not come back, anyway" he said later which made Arsyad smile on his side.
"Where were your words first? Who says he won't demand anything from me, hm?" Sizzle Arsyad. "Where were your words that he said he wanted to honor Aira?"
"When have I ever respected him?" Reply Gracefully. "I don't want to demand anything from you, but I hope you don't take responsibility from the baby I'm carrying."
"I know, that's why, I'll...."
"Arsyad.." cried Umm Ridha cut off Arsyad's speech. "Can't you speak a little softly to Graceful?" asked his mother, Arsyad only sighed in frustration.
"You can be gentle with Aira why not be as graceful? Ummi wants, you respect Anggun like you respect Aira. Ummi doesn't mean you love Anggun, just be a good husband for him."
"How can you?" ask Arsyad. "I've failed at being a husband, very failed. My household is on the verge of Ummi's destruction and it's all because of Ummi...."
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Both of Arsyad's eyes opened wide and he held his breath as he felt his mother slap for the first time. Her cheeks were hot and aching, but her heart was much more sore.
Anggun was very surprised to see Ummi Ridha who slapped Arsyad very hard.
"This is how you talk to the mother who gave birth and took care of you, huh? Yells?" Ummi Ridha hissing sharply. "Ummi expects nothing from you but a little bit of your service to Ummi, Arsyad!"
Arsyad smiled slanting at the mother's vow, disappointed he said, "Well. If marrying Anggun is a form of devotion that Ummi wants! Well, if the form of devotion Ummi wants is to divorce Aira, fine! Is Ummi happy now? Have a very devoted child? May Ummi always be happy because I love you so much, Umm. I'll sacrifice anything for you, be happy!"