Rahim My Friend
Chapters. 44
10 Years later.
“Tasha! Meal time!” jenny shouted from the kitchen. The woman had just finished cooking. He checked the supply box for his daughter and also Ali. A beautiful smile was carved there. Jenny sat down on the chair and looked up at the stairs. The woman was sure that soon the little princess whose name she had just called would definitely appear soon.
Just like Jenny thought. Tasya appears along with Ali. The boy's father looked so compact that it made Jenny feel so happy to see him.
“Good morning, Ma.” Tasya lands a kiss of affection on Jenny's cheek. Followed by Ali. The man did the same. The difference is more and longer.
“This morning you are beautiful,” praise Ali before sitting on the chair. Nirma was embarrassed to hear it. Even though they've been together for 11 years, they look like newlyweds every day.
“Ma, I want fried chicken.” Tasya pointed at the fried chicken that was in front of Jenny.
“Alright darling. Eat a lot so that you are not hungry when studying in school later.” Jenny gives a piece of chicken on Tasya's plate. After that, she also had breakfast. While chewing her food with her mouth, Jenny recalled the memory 10 years ago. It was precisely the day that Nirma gave birth to Tasya.
All the families gathered at that time. They all look happy to welcome their first grandchild. There was no more guilt in Jenny's heart because she thought that the sacrifice she made was also quite heavy. He should have gotten all this.
Both Jenny's parents and in-laws took care of Jenny so well. As far as they knew, Jenny gave birth to Tasya by cesarean. For that they take care of Jenny as best as possible so as not to make mistakes.
About Nirma? Since the separation at the hospital the woman had no news. The last time her in-laws asked, Jenny only said that Nirma left after the child she conceived miscarried. Nobody is suspicious. They are concerned about Nirma.
“Ma, tomorrow's Sunday. We went to the lake, huh?” take Tasya with enthusiasm. The little boy's call made Jenny aware of her daydream.
“Ya, darling. But ... isn't papa busy?” Jenny glanced at Ali and carved out a meaningful smile. The man put a spoon and fork on the plate because he already felt full.
“Of course papa doesn't mind. Papa was happy to take the family out for a walk. We will stay at the villa later,” replied Ali.
“Hore!” shouts Tasya with excitement. The little boy got out of the chair he had been sitting in. “Thank you, Ma. Thank you, Pa.” He hugged Jenny and Ali together.
***
After delivering Tasya to school, Ali drove his car straight to the restaurant. The man wanted to check out the new menu created by the Chef who worked at his restaurant before going to the company. That morning Ali was forced to drive his own car because the driver who used to work had to go home because there was family business.
Ali parked his car in the parking lot on the restaurant's lawn. The man went down and stood beside the car for a moment to watch the restaurant he had built with great difficulty over the past 10 years. In the past five years, Ali has experienced financial problems. But in the end he can pass all that to be able to maintain a restaurant that became his business with his wife since marriage first.
When he wanted to step in, suddenly a woman hit Ali's body. Because the woman staggered forward and wanted to fall, in the end Ali immediately caught the woman's body. He held her waist and helped her stand up again.
“I'm sorry. Sorry,” said the woman while looking down. Ali was still silent while looking at the face of the woman before him. The man felt familiar. But he did not remember where they had met.
The woman raised her head. The smile that had been attached faded instantly. “Tuan Ali?”
“Do we know each other? Have we met before?” Ali is still trying hard to remember the identity of the woman in front of him. Unfortunately, his memory is not that good. He had no idea and could not remember that the woman standing before him was actually Nirma. Wife's best friend.
“Include. My name is Lisa.” Nirma accidentally introduces a fake identity in front of Ali. The woman won't let Jenny know she's back. The appearance of Nirma now is indeed much different from the previous one. Now Nirma looks more fashionable and much prettier. “We never met. But I know you. Are you the owner of this restaurant? In this restaurant there are many photos of you. How could I not know you. Oh yes, Sir. I am a regular customer at your restaurant.”
Ali laughed when he heard it. The man did not feel curious anymore after Nirma explained it. Although the woman's explanation was not all honest. “Thank you, Miss. How fortuitous. You are a regular customer in our restaurant, so today we will release a new menu. I'll give you a free eating voucher. Of course, this voucher will only be obtained by a few lucky people. You are one of them.”
Nirma widened both of his eyes. “Really? Thank you, Mister. The rumors that are circulating are true. If you are a very generous man.”
Ali laughed amusedly. “You're overreacting, Miss. Let's go in,” take Ali. Nirma nodded and walked along with Ali. While walking, the woman carved a sweet smile on her lips.
“The older Kak Ali is getting handsome. Until now I still did not think that I had ever slept with him. Passing through a hot night so intoxicating,” Nirma murmured in the heart.
***
What a beautiful monday. Ali could not remove the happy smile from her lips. It is still clear how the faces of his wife and daughter when they vacation last night. Ali did not mind at all when it comes to spending a lot of money just for a vacation.
“Honey, thank you for giving me a very smart and beautiful daughter,” praise Ali while looking at the photo of Jenny on her desk.
The sound of knocking on the door made Ali put the photo back into position. The man focused on his laptop screen before allowing entry.
A woman appeared with a sweet smile on her lips. Ali looked at the door and got up from the chair he was sitting in. “Nona Lisa?” hello Ali. “I did not expect that we would meet again.”
“Tuan Ali. Aren't you the owner of that restaurant? I don't think you're the CEO of this company. Your career is truly brilliant,” praise Nirma. The woman was amazed by Ali.
“Nona Lisa is great too. Aren't you a foreign investor who will invest in my company? I am very happy to meet you yesterday,” replied Ali. “Please sit down, Miss. What would you like to drink?”
“Don't bother, Sir. I just finished drinking. Better get straight to the topic. I also do not have much time because my work is very piled up today.”
“Alright, Miss.” Ali was looking for a file that Nirma would read and sign. While Ali was busy looking for the file, the man accidentally nudged Jenny's photo until it fell on the floor.
Ali quickly quoted a picture of his wife. Nirma glanced at the photo of Jenny who is now in Ali's grasp. The woman turned her face the other way. “Jenny ... do you remember me? Oh yes, the boy. He must be big by now. Did Ali love him so much? About what Ali would do if he knew that Tasya was the child I was born with. What until this moment he still does not know that the wife he loves so much that no longer has a uterus!” murmuring Nirma in the heart.