MUST BE A DEPOSIT
EPS 9: I WANT HALAL

The night is getting late. When Zea was sound asleep. Syma soon moved from there. I didn't want to leave Zea asleep alone. But Ersad was waiting for him in the other room. Syma thought about what to do. Ersad would definitely want to collect his agreement. Syma is not ready for that. Plus, Syma really does not want to commit adultery.

His steps were slow, but without feeling suddenly in front of Ersad's room. His heart is beating fast. With a single breath, Syma ventured to open the door.

When entering there, Ersad immediately stopped his activities that were struggling with his phone. His face looked fresh, surely Ersad had cleaned himself first.

The nervousness engulfed Syma, as the newlyweds would do their first night.

"You came at last" said Ersad, looking deeply at Syma. Ersad moved out of his place and approached Syma slowly, but his gaze did not change from the woman. So deep and meaningful.

When her hand wanted to touch the woman, Syma immediately took a step back to dodge. Ersad wrinkled in wonder.

"We can't do it under these circumstances" Syma's great-grandson was a little scared.

"What do you mean?"

"I want you to marry me first. I. I do not want to commit adultery," said Syma slightly quivering when saying.

While Ersad only showed his cynical smile. "You're more cunning than I imagined!" he said with deep contempt. But Syma was not offended in the least.

"I just want you to marry me, just being religiously legitimate is enough for me. At least we are halal when we want to do it. Take it easy, I won't demand a living or any possessions from you, I can still work to support Zea."

Ersad was stunned to hear that. "So you're saying I should marry you first, and then touch you like that?"

"true."

Ersad was silent for a moment. Trying to understand Syma's current situation. After all, Syma is a woman who holds fast to her religious rules. And Ersad just realized that. Because all this time Ersad felt that there was no longer someone who cared about the prohibitions and obligations of his Lord.

Without saying a word. Ersad came out of his room. Even Syma herself could not read Ersad's face looking flat.

*****

"Erika... Why haven't you opened your eyes yet? don't you want to scold me who likes to change partners.

Youknew...

I met the woman who would be my next escape. Actually I myself am confused as to why I have to go to such great lengths to obtain it. Though there are many women out there who are very happy to open their thighs wide for me.

Name's Syma. He wears a hijab and looks pious. I'm sure you'll like a woman like her. But I still doubt whether he's really pious, or just pretending to be pious to attract someone's attention. Obviously, I feel challenged by it. There's something strange inside of me to protect that woman.

I intend to marry her, so I hope you wake up to stop our marriage" Ersad told the woman, who is currently lying weakly in front of him. Pouring all the grievances

to his wife.

"Sister-in-law, why didn't you come here to take me?" nora's voice made Ersad look at her lazily.

"I thought you were back in London" said Ersad just to find an excuse. That he never had the slightest intention to be close to his sister-in-law.

"Em, actually my business there is done. So. I'm not going back there."

"Oh so."

"The doctor said, Erika's brother's condition is getting critical," he said bitterly.

"He'll be fine. You better go home, it's night."

"Can I come home with you. I'm afraid to go home alone,"

Ersad nodded weakly. There was no reason for him to refuse this time. Letting Nora go home alone will put the girl in danger.

******

Syma stretched out her alphabet, about to perform dawn prayers. After praying with khushyuk. Syma did not forget to ask her Lord to give her the best way. Trying to take wisdom from every ordeal he went through.

After the activity is finished. There was a sound of vibration from his phone. Syma immediately picked him up.

"Assynolt,"

"Wa'alaikum greetings," From his voice Syma already knew who was calling.

"Mas Revan?" ogre

"Yes Syma, it's me."

"What do you need, you call me?"

"I just want to.." tuuutthhhh.

Suddenly the call was interrupted. Syma looked at her phone which she thought was problematic. But it didn't. The phone is fine. But why did the call cut off, Syma thought.

"Who called you this early?"

Ersad's voice made Syma look at him.

"He's... "

"Your ex-husband, huh?" as usual.

Syma just nodded weakly. Because that's the truth.

"Give me your phone."

With hesitation, Syma handed over her phone. "From now on don't call that guy again. Who knows what he'll do to you. Don't make everything I do end up in vain, Syma.

Now prepare. We're leaving now" Ersad turned to walk away. But Syma's voice stopped him.

"Where?"

"You said you wanted us to have a halal relationship, didn't you? then get ready.we'll get married soon."

This made Syma surprised. In such a short time, she will get married again. This time is different than before. It's not that Syma doesn't want to keep her promise. It's just that this thing is too fast for him. But, inevitably, he must be ready.

"I don't like waiting long!"

"What about Ze?"

"There's Kevin going to look after her,"

"Kevin?"

"Yes, he's my assistant. Don't worry, Kevin will take good care of it" said Ersad and immediately exited the room. Before Syma asked more that would make her head dizzy.

Syma immediately gets ready. Only by wearing appropriate clothes and not excessive. He will face a sacred day. But for Syma there is nothing special. Because marriage is on the basis of agreement and covenant. Not based on love. But Syma still intends to marry only for worship. So Syma tried to accept it with sincerity.

Meanwhile...

Kevin who had just come thought that he would accompany them. But the truth is wrong. Ersad told him to take care of Zea. Suddenly it made Kevin shocked half to death.

"Are you kidding, sir? I have no experience in caring for children. I'm not married!"

"I don't want to know! you have to look after Zea while we're gone. Remember that! don't let the boy get scared of you. You can ask her to play, sing, or something. I don't care" said Ersad, who made Kevin scratch his forehead. Between bewildered and unsure that he can take care of Zea.

To be continue.....

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