MUST BE A DEPOSIT
EPS 14: GOD IS NOT ON MY SIDE

After that night, Ersad was cold to her. Of course Syma was feeling restless. Although in her mind was so confused, what made her husband angry. Though he just did not want Ersad to always be in grudge and hatred. Especially with his own mother.

"I've prepared breakfast" said Syma, who saw Ersad just passing by without caring for his presence there.

"I'm not hungry."

"Where are you going?"

"Checking Erika,"

"Can I come?"

Ersad stopped his steps and looked at Syma with a piercing look. "For what?"

"I also want to see him, I want to know how he's doing."

"What about Zea. You know that little kids don't get in there." Ersad said firmly. But Syma was so eager to see Erika that she looked at her full of supplication.

"I promise just a minute. Kevin can't accompany us. I don't think he'd mind keeping Ze out for a while."

Syma was ready if her husband would explode in anger. And not allow it. But it turned out to be unexpected. Ersad nodded weakly. But his eyes were still as sharp as a knife.

Syma immediately prepared to join her husband to meet Erika, Ersad's first wife. Somehow it feels later, but Syma has prepared herself. And trying to accept everything.

Not waiting long, Syma was ready with Zea.

Kevin has been waiting for them in the lobby since.

They leave. During the trip, only Zea's voice was unceasingly chirping in the car. He asked a lot of things he wanted to know.

"What is this, Papa?" asked Zea on an earphone attached to Ersad's ear.

"It's a tool to talk to someone. We can also hear the song with this, "he replied kindly. Apparently only when faced with Zea did the cold aura she was emitting earlier suddenly disappear and turn so warm and friendly.

Syma who realized that, immediately smiled.

"Can Ze use it too?" ask the boy innocently.

"Can't Ze. This is only for adults. Ze's still very small, Ze's ears would be damaged if he put this on."

"Oh... "

Although only an occasional lyric, Kevin could not hide his surprise. Looking at Ersad who usually does not talk much and act cold. Now he is interacting with a girl sitting next to him.

Zea's round eyes looked at the passing street.

"Are we on a walk, Papa?"

Ersad is back. "Yes, we're on a walk."

"Are we going to be safe entertainment?"

"Maybe next time,"

"Where are we going now?"

"Ze can ask Uncle Kevin. He'll take Ze for a walk. While Papa and Mommy have business," said Ersad glanced at Kevin who was driving.

"But...'

"Ze. don't argue with Papa. Mother with Papa just for a moment. Later Ze with Uncle Kevin. Inget, don't be naughty and don't bother uncle. Ze wants to be a good boy?" said Syma took over the conversation, so that the daughter stopped asking questions that assortment and make Ersad dizzy.

"Yes Nda,"

After a 35-minute journey. They finally arrived at the hospital. Ersad immediately entered along with Syma. Zea with Kevin.

When we arrived at the special room and Ersad was wearing clothes that had been prepared. Syma looked at Erika with great attention.

Her hands reflexively touched Erika's hands gently. "Assalamualaikum by Erika. I'm Syma. I came to get you. How are you doing? I hope you're still fighting all your illnesses.

As I thought, you're very pretty. It is only fitting that Ersad cannot turn away from you. And I'm also sure you must be a good woman. Sorry.

You must be mad at me for being presumptuous of your honey. You must be disappointed because Ersad cheated on you behind your back. I myself have never had the slightest intention to snatch it from you. And ruin your household.

Erika is calm. When I realize later, Ersad's mas will come back to you. He'll never come back to me again. You remain his number one, ma'am. You're very lucky" Syma said, as if Erika was really listening to him. There's relief Syma's heart. He did not want to be called a destroyer of people's households. His presence seemed to be asking permission from the first wife of her husband. Although she was aware, Erika would definitely never allow it. Which wife wants her husband to be in the arms of another woman.

And without him noticing. Staring at him is full of meaning and there is a vibration of its own that makes it impossible to deny that he greatly admires this woman in front of him.

Ersad himself had thought what if Erika realized later? is he sure that he can just throw Syma away? the presence of the woman was very influential to him. Even with just looking at him, Ersad already felt so cool.

Slowly ...he began to approach Erika. Taking place, right next to Syma. Syma herself closed her eyes for a moment, enjoying the masculine scent of her husband nearby.

"She still didn't want to open her eyes," softly Ersad's voice was so bitter.

"He is struggling. He will definitely open his eyes and come back to you" said Syma.

"Yes, he's gonna wake up. She's a strong woman, she won't leave me alone."

"Mas should pray more for his recovery. Only prayer can change destiny. Moreover, he's a husband who is pleased with his wife."

"Pray?" Ersad slightly laughed blandly when saying so. "How can I pray, while I am not sure of the presence of God! whether God really exists or not."

Syma was surprised to hear that. "Astaghfirullah's. Why do you talk like that? Of course, God exists and watches over every action of his servant. Allah is All-knowing, All-seeing."

"Then where is he? why would he just shut up, and let Erika be like this ! even if God exists, he's not on my side and he's not fair to me !" cut it sharply.

"Mas, whose name is calamity and ordeal, it is a sunnatullah that applies to every person.

Allah SWT has said:

We will test you with evil and kindness as trials (the real ones), and only to Us will you be returned

(QS Al-Anbiay’:35)

The meaning: someone who was stricken with disaster and he believes that the disaster is the provision and destiny of Allaah Ta’ala, then he is patient and expects (reply of reward from Allaah Ta’ala), accompanied (feeling) submit to the provisions of Allaah Ta’ala, then Allaah Ta’ala will give guidance to (in) his heart and replace the world's calamity that befall him with guidance and true belief in his heart, it could even be that Allah Ta’ala would replace what he lost with something better for him."

Syma continues to try to change Ersad to always be prejudiced. But no matter what Ersad was thinking, he seemed to not consider it. He preferred to focus on looking at Erika.

Ersad also started talking to Erika full of gentleness. Her eyes reflected how much she loved the woman. Syma herself only noticed him by thinning her lips. There was a shameless jealousy running through his mind. Syma immediately took a stand when she realized it.

Feeling inadequate in such situations. Syma retreated slowly, her legs retreated further trying to get out first and leaving Ersad alone with Erika. To be more comfortable and disturbed by his presence.

When his steps were almost at the door. Suddenly the door opened and showed the figure of a young woman. His face was very similar to Erika's. His eyes stared intently at Syma as if he was skinning her alive.

"Who are you? why are you here?"

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