Not the Perfect Wife
299. S2 - Laily is starting to melt
"When will Afrin come home, Bun?" emran asked as they were having breakfast.
"Says today, Pa. Her mother and sister Khairi also joined. At first they refused, but at last they wanted to" Yasna replied. "They will live in Khairi's apartment which is still one building, the same apartment where he used to live."
"Tomorrow we will visit there. Today they must be tired" said Emran, who was embraced by Yasna.
Previously the woman intended to go there at lunch, therapy after the husband said so, she could not refuse it. His daughter must have been very tired during the trip as well.
"Did Om Hamdan know, Bun, that his ex-wife was coming?" ask Aydin.
"Why are you gossiping? Don't like to interfere in people's affairs!" sela Emran who does not like there is a family who gossip. Even when Yasna talked about other people, she was always reprimanded unless there was some business.
Aydin straightened his lips. He forgot his anti-gossip papa. Though the man was very curious about the reaction of his brother's in-laws, but Aydin also did not want to get a reprimand from his father for the second time.
"Don't go to the office today. I'm taking Nuri, it's time for her to check" Aydin said.
"Yes, it's okay. Let Papa come to the office today" Emran said.
They continued to eat breakfast in silence. Nuri who usually chattered, now just quietly enjoying her breakfast. The little girl had already started learning to eat by herself even though the straws were here and there. Nayla just let it go, for her it was her growth and development process.
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Khairi's entourage has left the village for the city, a place that will change the lives of Nur and Laily. Afrin and Wulan one car with Mr. Hari. Khairi, Nur, and Laily board an online taxi.
Before leaving, Khairi gives an envelope with money to Nia's mother, Wulan. According to the man thanks to his daughter he was able to find his mother and sister. The middle-aged woman had refused, but with Khairi and Afrin's persuasion Nia's mother finally accepted.
"Mbak Wulan, I'm very grateful because thanks to Ma'am, we were able to meet with Bu Nur and Laily" said Afrin on the way while holding the hand of his assistant.
"I'm not doing anything, Non.I'm just telling you the truth. I am also happy to see Bu Nur able to meet his son who has not met for years" said Wulan.
"Whatever it is, I am still grateful. Ma'am, it's been our intermediary to meet mom and Laily."
While in an online taxi, Khairi can no longer resist his sleepiness. He fell asleep with his breath. Fortunately the driver did not lose track of the car driven by Hari so, no need to ask for the address. Ibu Nur and Laily enjoyed the view outside the window.
A lot has changed after all these years. Like his heart that has now changed maybe the man on the other end is the same. The woman hoped that no matter what would happen later, she could be strong against it.
Laily was amazed by the number of buildings so tall. Around his workplace there is also, but not as high as in this city. Too engrossed in the scenery they see, until unconscious the car that was boarded stops. The driver woke up the sleeping Khairi.
"Sir, it has arrived" said the driver by shaking Khairi's body.
"Eh, yes, sir. Sorry I overslept" said Khairi, rubbing his eyes. "I don't have any cash, can I just transfer?"
"Can, sir," the driver replied and immediately gave him his account number. Khairi also sent through his cell phone.
"I sent it, sir."
"Yes, Sir. Already entered, thank you very much, may God repay your kindness."
"Amin, thank you, sir. I'm also grateful to you." Khairi got off the taxi with her mother and sister.
"Sir Day just bring my car. Please take Mbak Wulan to Papa Emran's house" Khairi said.
"Yes, Sir. Thank you, I'll take care of you."
"I'm also saying goodbye, sir," Wulan said.
The car that Mr. Hari was driving left the apartment, which would be home to Nur and Laily at this time, until the man found a suitable home for his mother and sister. He also has not asked what their dream home is like.
Khairi will build a house like his mother and sister wanted. He would do everything to make the two women happy. Although the man knew, only togetherness was able to publish his second smile.
Khairi invites the three women into the apartment building. They took the elevator to the floor of the unit. As soon as he arrived, the man pressed the button next to the door because he did not bring his access card. Khairi also taught her mother and sister how to open the door.
When everyone entered the apartment everything looked neat. The man asked Ivan to clean it up. He also asks Rani to buy some non-existent furniture and fill her fridge with various food, drinks and kitchen necessities.
"Gee, it's a big house! I'm alone with mom, it doesn't have to be this big, brother. The rent must be expensive. We look for another place, a smaller one" Laily told Khairi.
The man smiled. This time the girl was talking to him. Usually if there's something for sure he delivers it to Afrin or his mother. Khairi was sure, it would not be difficult to win his heart. Just a little more, as time went on.
"This apartment belongs to Brother, means yours too so, no need to think about rent," Khairi said with a smile. "So, I'm glad you've talked to Brother."
Laily looked down, she also did not realize that she had just spoken to her brother. Maybe Khairi's kindness has made him melt. It did not rule out the possibility that one day the girl would depend on him.
"Come on! I'll show you your room. The room is on top" Khairi said and walked first.
The three of them followed him without asking much.
"This is Mom's room and this one, this room is for you, Laily" Khairi said, pointing to a room.
"Why should we be apart, son? Why don't Mom and Laily have one room?" ask her son.
"Mom, Laily is an adult, it's appropriate to sleep alone. Soon she was sleeping with her husband" Khairi said, teasing her sister.
"No, I don't want to get married. I'm going to college" Laily said quickly.
"Your sister-in-law used to say that, but she was also the same sister, too" said Khairi, bragging that she made Afrin snort cynically.
"That's because you forced me. Try it if not. I'm still single right now."
"I'm pushy, but you like it, don't you?" asked Khairi by raising his eyebrows.
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