
"It's just an early diagnosis, Anggun. Everything can change, you don't keep sad, pity your son." For the last time, Miss Husna encouraged Anggun who was really down after knowing the results of the examination about the baby.
How not sad? The baby he so desperately hoped would likely be born deformed, an unusually hard and painful blow to a mother.
"Yes, Graceful. You also have to remember the word Doctor, do not stress, it greatly affects your baby," continued Arif.
"Where am I sad, Pa. How could I have a child..." Gracefully unable to continue her words, tears just flowed back on her cheeks.
At the same time, there was the sound of knocking on the door several times and the sound of a man saying his greetings.
Grace wiped her tears while Husna rushed to open the door.
When the door opened, Ms. Husna could only gap with her two perfectly rounded eyes to see who was coming.
"Assalamualaikum, Aunt..."
"WA-Waalaikum hail, Arsyad.." - Husna and Arsyad simply nodded with a faint smile. Likewise with Fahmi who came to accompany Arsyad.
Arsyad got news from people who asked to look for Anggun, Arsyad can breathe a sigh of relief after knowing the existence of Anggun and also their condition is fine.
And before going to Pakistan, Arshad approached Anggun to the place where Anggun was hiding. And there he is now, giving a surprise to Anggun and his family.
"How can you..."
"Can I come in?" Ask Arsyad then. Ms Husna could not immediately answer, she was confused as to what to say. On the one hand, he fears Arshad reopening the accident case, while on the other he desperately hopes Arshad forgives Anggun and accepts them back to be a part of Arshad's life.
"Tante, we are from a long trip," continued Fahmi so that they were invited to enter. .
"O-oh yes, please come in" said Ms. Husna at last as she opened the door wider.
Fahmi also pushed Arsyad's wheelchair in and just like Husna's mother, Arif also Anggun was very surprised to see the arrival of Arsyad which they did not expect, they even stood up from his seat.
Graceful could only be transfixed when her gaze met that of Arsyad. "How are you, Graceful?" Sapa Arsyad who tried to act ordinary, although his chest rumbled when he saw Anggun, remembered how Anggun pushed Arsyad who made Arsyad to have to sit in a wheelchair for the last few months.
"You ... how did you get here?" Anggun asked with a trembling voice.
Arshad looked at the now-enlarged belly of Anggun, and at once he smiled and asked. "How is our child?" Ask. Gracefully getting tense, he squeezed his clothes. Graceful does not want to until Arsyad knows the condition of the baby, he is afraid that Arsyad will not accept the baby later.
Likewise with both Anggun parents who have the same thoughts.
"Well, very good," said Ms. Husna quickly, she brought Anggun back to sit on the sofa, followed by Mr. Arif, as well as Fahmi.
"Thank God," said Arsyad with a happy smile. "I'm glad to hear it." he continued. As much as Graceful energy trying to stem the tears that have accumulated in the eye fertilizer.
"Why are you here?" Ask Anggun later.
"I'm sorry.." Anggun interrupted, tears managed to slip out just like that but he quickly wiped it.
"I'm sorry it's not enough!" exciting Arsyad. "You've created a tremendous mess, Graceful. You made me hostile to Aira and her family, then you made me crash, even Ummi until..." Arsyad breathed a heavy sigh, unable to remember all the hard times he had passed.
Graceful could only look down deeply, full of regret and guilt, now her tears could no longer be contained.
Ms. Husna and Mr. Arif did not know what to say, they could only listen in silence as well as Fahmi.
"I forgive you" said Arsyad then who immediately made Anggun look up. "I was wrong too." Arsyad took a deep breath, he looked at the two Anggun elders then he looked at Anggun who was currently still staring at him. "I'm angry and hate you, look at me now! It was in a wheelchair, I wanted to take the matter to the legal path but.." now Arsyad's gaze was fixed on Anggun's stomach. "There is my child in you, however you are the mother of my child."
Arsyad took out a blank check and placed it on the table, Mr. Arif and Ms. Husna stared at the check. "That whatever you need, to meet the needs of you and our child," said Arsyad who again made Anggun feel crying.
"May I say something?" great-grandchildren nervously, Arsyad invited. "I don't need your money, which I need it .. you."
Arsyad smiled wryly at the request of Anggun. "You don't learn from the past? You're not familiar with what happened? You still asking me? You know for sure it won't."
"I know," said Anggun. "But .. but after this child is born, he will ask why his parents are not together, Mas."
"That would be better, than her parents being together but without the slightest love."
...🌱...
Lahore, Pakistan.
Aira and Via are on a video call with Micheal as well as Ummi Firda. But since thirty minutes ago, Tanvir and Via led the chat without being able to be in between.
The two children shared information about the lives they lived. Sometimes Via looks envious of Tanvir who has many friends, but sometimes also Tanvir looks jealous of Via when Via tells about his vacation period which he said is very fun even later there will be snow there.
"Ai, what's your content, son?" Tanya Ummi Firda on the sidelines of Tanvir and Via.
"The baby sister is healthy, Grandma," replied Via girang ahead of Aira, instantly Aira and Umm Firda could only chuckle. Via got out of his place and ran to Aira's room.
"Where'd the kid go?" Tanya Ummi Firda, Aira has not had time to answer, Via has appeared carrying a photo of Aira's pregnancy ultrasound.
"Sir, look at this." exclaimed Via while showing the ultrasound photo to the laptop camera. "This is baby's sister, Grandma. The doctor said the baby's sister will be out soon" Via reported.
"Alhamdulillah, may the delivery be smooth, son. InshaAllah next month Ummi with Abi there," said Ummi Firda.
"Tanvir is coming.." Tanvir continued.
"Yeah, everybody here. Abi also wants to come here," said Via girang, now his face looks very happy, even happier than before. Aira was touched to see the happiness of her daughter, Via very much expects her ashes to come, if I'm honest, so does Aira. On the one hand, he misses Arshad but on the other hand, Aira's heart is still afraid of something that he doesn't even understand.
TBC...