PUNISHMENT OF DESTINY
CHAPTER 21. THE EXPRESSION OF MISHELL'S HEART

"Why did you come home late, brother?"

"A lot of work in the factory, the day after the production process has begun," said Mishell who is not excited.

"Here is my bag, brother, let me carry it."

Mishell gave her briefcase, then she hurriedly took off her shoes and grabbed the towel. Mishell had to hurry before Maghrib's time ran out.

Both worship the same and after that Mishell relaxes himself while braining a mobile phone.

Kalila felt something strange about Mishell, then she approached and massaged her husband's leg. Kalila guessed, maybe the change in Mishell's attitude was because she was tired.

Mishell pulled her leg, she felt bad and did not expect that Kalila would do that.

"Why Brother? let me massage for a while, after that we go down to dinner. Grandpa must've been waiting for us."

"Oh, no need! You'll be tired."

"Change dong Kak, all this time always Brother who serves me, I should be the one who should serve Brother, prepare all the needs."

"That's my job, anyway I've made a pact with Grandpa. If I don't, then prison awaits me. I don't want to waste silly life and death there. Especially I think about the fate of my mother and sister!" mishell said a little sniffly. He said it intentionally, because his heart was still disappointed.

Kalila sighed, but she continued, massaging Mishell's legs.

Mishell finally complied, as Kalila went back to massaging her legs. He occasionally stole glances, while still playing the phone. Actually Mishell is not hearty, acting that the effect is ignored.

Both were drifting in each other's minds, until the sound of knocking on the door.

"Lake in!" answer kalila, while not stopping the massage.

"Sorry Non, Grandpa asked me to call Non and Tuan to come down for dinner."

"Yes Vit, we'll be down soon" replied Kalila.

Vita nodded, then closed the door and went to deliver Kalila's message to grandfather.

"It's enough, we should go down now, it's not good if grandfather is waiting too long" said Mishell while wearing sandals.

Mishell got up and left Kalila. But not until he got to the door, Kalila put on a wheelchair to follow him. No doubt, Kalila also hit Mishell's desk.

Kalila's wheelchair almost overturned, if only Mishell didn't run and hold it.

Mishell felt guilty and apologized.

"I'm sorry" said Mishell.

Just as Mishell was about to push Kalila's wheelchair out of the room, Kalila suddenly blocked him.

"Stop Brother! Why did Miss Mischell's attitude change? What's my fault, brother?"

Mishell did not reply and she was about to push again, but Kalila pressed the stop button, so the wheelchair could not run.

Then, Kalila said again, "If Sister Mishell is tired of taking care of me, I will tell Grandpa that she will free Brother from this covenant."

"I'm sorry, brother, if all this time it has been troublesome and can not fulfill my duties as a wife. Sorry for the coercion that Grandpa has done" said Kalila as she clenched her hands together.

The shadow of the tears had already darkened on Kalila's eyelids and she felt sad because of Mishell's sudden attitude of ignoring her.

"Sister go accompany Grandpa to eat, I'll call Vita to deliver my food here. Just say the same Grandpa if I'm not feeling well" said Kalila as she turned the direction of her wheelchair.

Seeing Kalila who looked sad, Mishell also felt sorry. Then, he held onto Kalila's wheelchair, ducked down and hugged her body from behind.

Mishell leaned her head on Kalila's shoulder, and she said, "Our marriage was a matter of compulsion, but I swear, since I said lafadz ijab qobul, I have sincerely become your husband. Whatever your circumstances, not a burden to me!"

"Allow me to learn to love and please, give my love a little place in your heart, even though my love will never be able to replace Marshell's love" Mishell said.

Kalila returned Mishell's embrace and clasped her hand tightly. What Kalila wanted to hear was now spoken from the husband's mouth.

A smile rose on Kalila's lips, then she wiped away the tears that were almost dripping and tilted her head until their faces met without distance.

"I've given you a chance, brother, but why did you change and ignore me, so I thought I had wrongly pinned my hopes on Brother."

"You're serious Lil? you give me a chance?" ask Mishell who still does not believe.

Kalila nodded and said, "Mean it, sister, I am determined to get well. Give me some time, I promise I'll try to make myself deserve Miss Mischell's love."

Mishell was so happy to hear Kalila's confession, but to dispel her doubts, she asked, "So what I heard earlier...?"

Not yet able to Mishell continue her words, Kalila suddenly landed a kiss, then said, "What did Sister Mishell hear?"

"You told Vita, forever won't be able to forget Marshell."

"Oh, so that's what made Miss Mishell act weird? Sister Mishell must have only heard part of our conversation."

"Yes. After hearing that, I went straight to the balcony to calm my heart. For some reason, my heart was hurting and so disappointed. My hope is gone, I feel so insignificant and feel unworthy to reach for your love, Lil!"

Kalila felt Mishell's face, then again said, "Try Miss Mishell was listening to the continuation of our conversation, I must be embarrassed at this time," said Kalila with a reddish face.

"Let's say Yang, don't make me curious. I wonder what the hell's going on with your talk?"

Not yet Kalila answered, suddenly there was a sound from the stomach, to make Kalila grimace embarrassed.

"You hungry, huh? I'm sorry, because I'm craving, you're starving. Yuk, we go down first, maybe Grandpa's done eating."

"But you have to promise, then tell me everything you said with Vita," said Mishell, kissing Kalila, then carrying her down the stairs.

Grandfather and some of the servants who saw the moment were happy. Especially when hearing the laughter of the two who were joking while going down the stairs.

"Gee...Mr. Mishell is so romantic, we're so jealous. When yes, we can get a good and loving soul mate like Mr. Mishell" said one of the aides.

"Mbak could have. There are still a lot of good lads out there, Mbak, who is even better than me" Mishell said.

Then Mishell sat Kalila beside her chair, and she looked at the dishes that had not been touched.

"Lho...Grandpa, haven't you eaten yet?" ask Mishell.

"It's not good eating alone Shell, so Grandpa decided to wait for you guys to come down."

"I'm sorry, Mom, we're late. Grandpa must be hungry, this is all because of Kalila," Kalila said.

"It's okay, Grandpa's not too hungry either. Come on, now we're eating! it's not good if all the dishes get cold."

Mishell takes grandfather's plate, then gets him some food for Kalila.

Kalila, who had become accustomed to eating by herself, refused when Mishell wanted to bribe her.

Kalila had to get used to it and keep practicing so as not to always rely on anyone's help anymore.