Mahram To Azira
Chapters 12. 8

Humairah really wants to know the meaning of Ayana's words. Not that he was thinking negatively or miscellaneous, but seeing Ayana's reaction alone he had a faint guess in his heart.

Going into the backyard he immediately saw both his parents and uncle were discussing something. Bibi Safa said not to bother, but unfortunately, she was already too curious. If he did not ask now, then he would forget about this topic. That was why when he remembered it, he immediately decided to ask his parents.

"Dad, mama, uncle good afternoon. Can I join you?" Humairah asked politely with a gentle smile on her beautiful, thin face.

The three of them certainly didn't mind. Especially my mom and dad. They were very happy to see the change of Humanity. Finally he no longer shut himself up, did not have a gloomy face or look gloomy, even though he was not as cheerful as he used to be, but this was much better than constantly confining himself in the room.

"here, Son. You should have joined us. Get used to sitting with parents so you can know the business and how our family business is progressing. Because in the end the business will be passed on by you." Mama said as she invited Humairah to sit next to her.

Bibi Safa disagreed with what her mother said. The inheritance should only fall on the male side, and in this family the only one who bore a son was Safa's aunt. So the business would fall into the hands of his son. While women do not deserve to hold the family business. In addition to the weak born woman, the woman will also live in her husband's house. It is impossible for a woman to bring her property to the husband's house. In addition, Humairah also does not work in the business field. He prefers to work in the medical field. Become a doctor with a salary that is not much. Bibi Safa has long disagreed with Humairah's work. But every time discussed, Humairah will definitely defend his opinion stubbornly.

"Ma, I'll consider it next time. But today I want to talk to Mom and Dad." Humairah answered softly.

He always treated his parents with respect and obedience. At least as a child he has been taught to be more respectful of the elderly and wise towards younger people.

"What do you want to talk about, baby?" Ask Mama curious.

Aunt Safa was also curious. She sat down beside her husband and took her husband's warm tea to get slurped.

The weather was great this afternoon. Not too hot nor cloudy, this weather is suitable for people who want to relax out.

"It's about my matchmaking with Kenzie's mas." When Humairah mentioned this topic, everyone who was here instantly fell silent.

Humairah knows that her family does not like to bring up the issue of matchmaking. At first Humairah thought it was because of the failure of the marriage. But now seeing their reaction, there might be something they had hidden from him.

Calm down. He tried not to follow his emotions.

"Your match and Kenzie's done. What else to talk about, son?" Aunt Safa would not speak.

His words sounded cruel to his beloved nephew. But what should he do?

What should they all do?

It is good news that Humairah decides to forget the past and start a new life. Because until whenever the past that wants to be pursued by the Humanity will never return and will never be repaired as before. The reason is, of course, because it all starts with falsehood.

Fake matchmaking. Fake matchmaking object. All phony. Bibi Safa could not bear to tell this truth to Humairah.

But Humairah disagrees.

"According to aunt this matchmaking is over, but I don't think so. The intention from the beginning of this matchmaking between me and Kenzie mas, was that no one else was allowed to enter. For this matchmaking I was willing to reject another love because I believed my married life with mas Kenzie would be tinged with happiness. Like father and mother, aunt Safa and Uncle, then there is also aunt Sifa. I want to have a marriage like yours that's why I gave my heart to Kenzie. For the sake of Kenzie I was even willing to become a nurse, an ideal I never dreamed of since childhood. Because Kenzie mas is a doctor, it would be nice for me as his wife to be a nurse who continues to accompany him at home or at work. I also made some changes in myself to please Kenzie. I used to be a spoiled me slowly becoming a calm woman, you all bear witness to my change. And the marriage I've been waiting for for for so long, I try to put all I can to the pleasure of my future husband and my husband's family. But what do I get out of all this that I've sacrificed? Aunt Safa, have you ever imagined how broken my heart was that day. All my efforts and efforts were destroyed in such a short time by my own brother. The brother who I try to accept his presence sincerely and kindly, hopes that after I leave he can make your days better. He betrayed me, destroyed the marriage I dreamed of, captured my future husband whom you all decided for my future. Aunt, how can my heart be at peace? How could I forget all this pain! I am the victim here. I am the most broken. Have you never asked me how the day I went through after that day, how my heart was after that failure, and whether I could still smile when I saw my husband with another woman, my own brother! I'm broken, I'm so broken. Why can't I think about this anymore? Mas Kenzie is the man that you guys have betrothed me to, he is my fiancee, so how could I possibly be willing to see him go with another woman?! Father, mother, aunt Safa and uncle. You are all my family. You all love me so much. So I beg of you, please give me justice. Give Kenzie back to me. We can also report the matter to the police. Because it's... Since I'm Kenzie's fiancee, our family has an agreement with Kenzie's family. We have witnesses, why don't we sue for this?" Humairah spoke with passionate emotions.

He had held back. But because of the cruel question from Safa's aunt, her emotions were provoked and all the pain she had been pestering all this time instantly evaporated to be shed. Everyone was shocked to hear his complaints. They had never heard Humairah speak this much. Honestly, their hearts ached to hear how tormented and broken Humairah's heart was. They felt the pain of seeing Humairah reveal how sick she was now.

Mom cried to hear it. He hugged Humairah's shoulder, trying to strengthen her. Even though he himself almost fell due to this Humanity problem. Which mother could have seen her daughter destroyed?

Mama once had the same thought as Humairah. Earlier he wanted to report Azira to the police station. But Dad always refused for all sorts of reasons. Mama thought it was because Dad was siding with the son of his first wife, but it turned out that there was a secret hidden behind the rejection.

"Don't think about the past anymore. Stop all this Humairah. Forget Kenzie. If he really appreciates you, then why is he still keeping Azira by his side?" Father's question hit Humairah's heart hard.

Kenzie did retain Azira as his wife. When they meet the other day, Kenzie blatantly reveals that he has had a wife and asks her to let go of the past. Humairah is not a fool, he knows that Kenzie may not have any interest in him. But then what?

The ones who were betrothed here were him and Kenzie. Not Azira. So she has the right to sue for her marriage to Kenzie.

"Dad I know what you mean. But I'm very familiar with the character of Kenzie. He kept Azira because he wanted to be in charge. Kenzie always had this character. He will respect women and will not hurt them. Just like Azira. I know she was forced to accept Azira because she didn't want her widow." The reason Humairah makes sense, but it is still lacking.

If Kenzie really respects a woman, then why would he choose to respect the wrong woman and instead ignore the woman who has fought for her?

In this marriage the one who is really humiliated is Humairah. Humairah's name becomes ugly, then should not Kenzie be more on the side of Humairah because he is humiliated and victimized?

"Son, regardless of any reason Kenzie keeps Azira, I want to tell you something." Dad's face looked tired and grim at the same time.

Not only did the plan that had been drawn up for many years fail, but he also ruined his daughter's life. Dad regrets it. Especially when he saw tears begin to wet his daughter's pretty face, he felt more guilty.

Blame his love for Humairah so much that it makes him greedy and deviant. Manipulating matchmaking. Hoping that his second daughter is married to Kenzie so that he has a good life is also guaranteed.

He was very hopeful that Dad would grant his request.

"Dad wants to make a confession that the real person who is the object of the matchmaking is not you, but Azira and Kenzie. They were both engaged before you were born. So when you ask the reason why the Kenzies did not reject Azira and chose to keep her is because of this. Because Azira was originally engaged to Kenzie, not you, son." Father's words are like a punishment verdict for Humairah.

It was not her who was engaged to Kenzie but Azira. Are you making jokes?

"Dad don't think nonsense. I won't believe." Humairah insisted on refusing to believe what father said.

Her engagement to Kenzie is no secret anymore. Almost everyone who knows Humairah knows about this issue. So he does not believe that Kenzie's fiancee is Azira, his brother who was brought home from nowhere by his father.

"Dad doesn't lie, son. Azira is Kenzie's real fiance, not you." Father confirmed once again.

Humairah shook his head. Look straight into your old eyes to see if you're lying or not. But what he found in those eyes was seriousness. There is no color of jokes or lies in it. Dad was really serious and he didn't lie. Humairah's heart immediately hurt. It hurts so much. She cried sobbing in my arms, shedding all her heart grievances these few days and revealing how devastated she was to hear the truth that my father had revealed earlier. She was this broken, and everyone who listened to her cries felt sad. Their hearts ached to see the jewel they had been guarding all this time crying loudly right in front of them.

"How could that be... Fathering... Dad made a deal with Kenzie's family if I was the one who was going to get engaged to him. How can it be Azira, do you not love me Humairah? Did Dad love Azira more so Dad decided to match Azira and Kenzie mas! So you haven't really loved me?!" Ask Daddy.

How could he not have such thoughts. Because he was raised by Father directly, bathed in love and affection from everyone, he felt very valuable in this house. But suddenly she hears bad news that Dad has betrothed Azira to Kenzie, and not her. Clearly Humairah immediately questioned Father's affection.

"Son, don't talk like that. You misunderstood me, son. Actually this matchmaking has nothing to do with Dad. It was between Azira and Abah's mother more than 20 years ago. This marriage happened because Abah wanted to express his gratitude to Azira's mother, because she had been saved from an accident. But because Dad divorced Azira's mother at the time and didn't even know Azira was born in this world, Dad decided to make you an object of arranged marriage. Pretend that Azira's mother is no longer in this world. And as you can see, everything went smoothly until Azira finally entered this house and destroyed all of Dad's efforts for your future." Dad explained the truth.

Except for the divorce, everything is true. Dad tried to make Kenzie fall in love with Humairah through this matchmaking. He wanted to give a decent life to his beloved daughter. But all his plans fail due to Azira's arrival.

After hearing Dad's explanation, Humairah finally understood. It turns out that Dad loved him so much that he changed Azira's position in the matchmaking. He was so happy to hear that. But he was angry because of Daddy's negligence everything became like this.

"It's all because of Dad. Just try Dad don't bring Azira home, things won't be like this. I must be married to Kenzie now." Say Humairah while crying as you please.

He's really sad.

Father had long been blamed by Safa's mother and aunt for her decision to bring Azira home. Let alone them he deeply regretted the decision.

"If you knew he had a crafty thought, then surely you wouldn't want to bring him home. My son, please forgive me. I have failed to make you happy." Father said sincerely from his heart.

"So naive. Azira was raised by women the night and lived in a very dirty place, according to big brother would Azira have a pure heart with the rough upbringing of the woman that night and the dirty environment? Of course she's no better than her mother. In fact I think she might be just like her mother. Pawned his pride to a few more runny noses. Ish, naudzubillah. I'm afraid his body is dirty and unclean. It's also a wonder that Kenzie wants to keep that woman." Said aunt Safa feeling nauseous.

She used to visit Azira's house and her mother. Guess what for?

Of course to torture them. Taking revenge on Azira and her mother, because of the two of them, her brother's household is often colored by quarrels.

So in order to vent his brother-in-law's heartache, he went secretly to the slums with his people to do a round of torture.

"This is what I regret at the time. I did think that the boy must have an impure heart for growing wild in such a place. But your brother won't listen to me. She just said that Azira was her responsibility, and inevitably as a good wife, I allowed her to bring the child home. But unexpectedly, instead of thanking us for our kindness, he returned us with heartache. Destroying the life of our home jewel, if I had known this matter would happen, I would have already kicked him out of this house." Mom was angry with dad.

He forgot that what Azira received in this house was not mercy, but a right, a right that Azira should have.

"I know if I'm wrong. You all just calm down. I'll try to find an opportunity to talk to Azira. If he won't listen to me, then I won't acknowledge him as my son anymore.Let's see later, where he can go when Kenzie has dumped him." Said father grimly.

He planned to talk to Azira about the matter. Although she knew sooner or later Kenzie would divorce her, Dad would not feel satisfied before Azira came to apologize directly to Humairah. If necessary Azira had to kiss Humairah's feet to show her sincerity.

"Right-natured. I can't believe Kenzie would be at home with a woman like that. Soon they will get divorced. And the moment he was kicked out of that house... Of course he's not going back to this house." Safa's aunt has made plans for Azira.

He will no longer be welcome in this house. Where can he go besides this house?

Just guess.

Uncle saw a meaningful expression on his wife's face. But he made no comment. And let his wife do whatever she wants. This is good news for him too.

"I don't want Azira coming back to this house, Dad. I won't be able to." After hearing the word divorce, Humairah had confidence again in her heart.

Same people are right. Kenzie can't stay with Azira. Maybe in the near future Azira will be kicked out of that house. He was so relieved to think about it.

"Of course, son. After hurting you he's not allowed to stay here anymore." Said Dad committed.

They spoke as if Azira really missed this house. Though let alone stay here, just look at Azira fed up. But due to revenge, he was forced to stay here at that time.