Sacred No Longer Sacred
Chapter 172 (Marriage of Arsyila and Nanda)
Nanda looked nervous as Nesti asked for an explanation from her.
"A_what does Mother mean?" ask Nanda.
"Mother is the woman who conceived and gave birth to you. Does Nanda still have the heart to lie to Mommy if Nanda just pretends to be blind?" hesti asked with a close look at Nanda's face.
Nanda hugs Hesti's body, then Nanda apologizes for the lies she has done.
"Sorry Mother, Father, Nanda did not mean to lie to you, Nanda just wanted to always be close to Arsyi" Nanda said in tears.
Hesti let out a long sigh hearing Nanda's words, while Irwan laughed instead.
"Well, what's so funny that you laugh like that?" asked Hesti with a sharp look.
"Darling, already, do not be angry, later Mother will get old soon you know," said Irwan by hugging the body of Hesti.
"This time Nanda has really gone too far Yah, how about Saints to know the behavior of our Son? Mother will definitely feel guilty and very ashamed of Saints and their families" said Hesti.
"Honey, our son is not committing a crime, Nanda is just trying to get love from his heart. I'm sure that Nanda will definitely end his lie soon, especially Arsyi has promised to get engaged to Nanda if the vision of our Son is back," said Irwan.
"Yes Mother, Nanda only pretended to be blind for one week anyway, Nanda promised not to make any more mistakes," Nanda said with sparkling eyes.
"Hmmm Father's son is the same, you two justify everything to get love" murmured Hesti.
"Because the women we love are worth fighting for" Nanda and Irwan said simultaneously.
Hesti and Dinda shook their heads when they saw the behavior of Father and Son who were always compact.
Maybe now Arsyila is trying to open her heart to Nanda, but what if someday Iqbal returns? what if Arsyi and Iqbal find out the truth if they're not siblings? Hesti said in his heart.
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Along the way back to the Argadana residence, Suci invited Arsyi to speak, because Suci did not want Arsyi to regret his decision.
"Arsyi, is Arsyi sure that he wants to accept Nanda as Arsyi's life partner?" ask Sacred.
"Yes Ma, Arsyi is very sure."
"Well you know that Arsyi doesn't love Nanda, I hope Arsyi doesn't lie to herself, because it must hurt."
"Ma, isn't love going to come with over time? Nanda is a good man, even Nanda is willing to sacrifice his life for Arsyi," said Arsyi with a sad bow, because in Arsyi's small heart, there is always the name Iqbal.
Arya was very understanding of how Holy was feeling at the moment, and Arya continued to hold Holy hands to give strength to her Wife if everything would be fine.
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One week later, as Nanda exercises control, Nanda decides to put an end to his lies, and Arsyi is so happy to hear that Nanda's vision has returned, but somehow Arsyi felt hesitant to keep his promise to Nanda.
Arsyi and Nanda are at a restaurant to discuss their engagement plans.
"Arshi, why are you silent? Is the food bad?" ask Nanda.
"Eh, no, I just think about something" replied Arsyi.
Nanda several times exhaled violently, because Nanda knew very well that Arsyi was not ready to be engaged to him at this time.
"Arsyi, I know that you're not ready to get engaged to me. You should know that I will never force you" Nanda said, holding Arsyi's hand.
"But I promised you that we would get engaged after your vision returned" Arsyi said.
"Now I will cancel the promise you made. You are free to do whatever you want, and I will wait until you are ready to accept me as your companion. How about we get married after we turn 22? Maybe we'll be out of college, and I already have a job" Nanda said with a smile.
Arsyi smiled and nodded his head in agreement, and Arsyi hoped that within six years, Arsyi could love Nanda.
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Six years later..
Oma Rahma died five years ago, and two years later Papa Fadil followed her.
Suci was devastated after losing both important people in his life, but Suci was lucky to have the figure of a Husband like Arya who was always beside him and accompanied Suci in joy and sorrow.
"Honey, how are Arsyi and Nanda's wedding preparations going?" arya asked with a hug to the Sacred body when she came home from the office.
"The preparation is soon also finished Pa, we also still have a month," answered Suci.
Arsyi and Nanda are 22 years old, and both have successfully completed college and have good jobs.
Nanda currently serves as Director at Irwan's company, while Arsyi has managed to own a boutique and become a model for his own clothing brand.
For six years, the two have been in a relationship. However, for some reason until now Arsyi has not been able to love Nanda.
Although Arsyi can not love Nanda, but Arsyi does not want to renege on his promise to marry Nanda when both are 22 years old.
"Oh yes, he said tomorrow Iqbal will go home?" ask Arya.
"Yes Pa, his brother's time to marry Iqbal did not go home, especially Iqbal had managed to finish his lecture well," replied the Holy One who was proud of the success achieved by his three children.
"Did Iqbal already have a girlfriend?" ask Arya again.
"Iqbal has told Mama several times that many women are trying to approach her, maybe tomorrow Iqbal will bring the prospective daughter-in-law for us" said Suci with a smile.
Arsyi who accidentally heard the conversation of Suci and Arya about Iqbal, was so surprised, even the glass that Arsyi held until it fell.
Prang
Suci and Arya were surprised to hear the object that fell, especially the two saw Arsyi who stood staring and shed tears.
"Baby Arsyi, why are you, son?" holy asked, but Arsyi immediately ran into his room.
"Pa, Mama wants to catch up with Arsyi first."
Arya held the Holy hand, because Arya knew that now Arsyi needed time to be alone.
"Ma, now Arsyi needs time to be alone. Papa believes that Arsyi is like that because he heard our conversation about Iqbal."
"Does Papa think Arsyi still has feelings for Iqbal?" ask Sacred.
"Yes Ma, Arsyi must still have feelings for Iqbal, so Arsyi was surprised like that."
Saints look confused, especially Arsyi and Nanda's marriage is in sight.
"Pa, what should we do? Soon Arsyi and Nanda will be getting married, is it not possible if we cancel the wedding?"
"Ma, Arsyi has decided to marry Nanda. We know the nature of our children, there is no way Arsyi will disappoint us."
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The next morning, the doorbell of the Argadana residence sounded as Suci and her family were having breakfast.
"Ma, let Arsyi just open," said Arsyi, then set foot towards the door.
Arsyi was so surprised when he opened the door, because now the man who had been six years he missed was standing in front of him.
"K_kak Iqbal."
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