
Aisyah looked at the two people who were now legally a couple. The smile that rose on their faces seemed to rub off on him. It feels happy to see his only sister who already has a new family that will be built.
It would be better if the mother and her father also witnessed this happiness with her. What is the power, if destiny is not as beautiful as expected.
"Dad?"the gentle reprimand spread Aisyah's daydreams to make her distracted to look at the assailant.
"Ommy?"Aisyah hugged ummi's arm affectionately and looked back at the new couple.
"Aisyah is very happy ummi, seeing brother Anam has gone through a new life now. Aisyah hopes that Anam's brother and Khadijah's brother can be happy and her marriage sakinah mawadah warahmah."
"Ummi also hope so, son."
"But it would be even happier if father and mother also witnessed this with us." continued Aisyah.
Ummi gently rubbed Aisyah's hand that was coiled around her arm,"Aisyah was the daughter of ummi. Ummi once said to you, right, if you can think of this ummi like your own mother. Put everything on ummi. Well it's hard to be happy, lamented. Ummi's ready to listen, baby."
Aisyah smiled at ummi, "thank you, ummi."
"Together, baby."
Arshad watched all that from a distance and also felt overwhelmed, even though he did not know exactly what was being discussed by ummi and his wife.
"Come if you're curious."
Arshad turned to his side and found that Abi was already sitting quietly beside him.
"Abi? Does anyone need anything?"
"no need. Abi just wants to talk to you. Ar, the problem will not be solved if the person who has the problem does not seek a solution. Aisyah dodged and you just coaxed with a greeting and approached her without trying any more."
"Arshad wouldn't just do those things if he knew where the problem was, abi. Arshad loves Aisha, but love is not enough to understand her. What's wrong with Arshad, Arshad doesn't know."
"But no matter what the problem, face it! Don't Aisha stay away, you also stay away! Get to him, solve the problem."
"Solve a problem that even Arshad doesn't understand? Can Arshad, abi?"
"Sometimes there are things we don't have to hear and we can understand, Arshad. Woman is her field a puzzle. Sometimes they say it's okay, when there's nothing. We won't understand with just that 'it's okay' word. It takes sensitivity for a man to understand that meaning."
Abi patted Arshad's shoulder.
"Come to Aisyah now! Abi susul ummi first."abi also went towards ummi who has now walked away from Aisyah. As for Arshad, he had already started to walk closer towards Aisyah who was still standing on her back. Yet...
"Grad!"someone's call stopped his steps. Arshad looked to the side and was a little surprised to find Laras here. At this party?
"Related? You... Why are you here?"asked Arshad who was still astonished. He didn't invite Laras. That was because he did not want to add to the murky problems in his household. Then who invited Laras?
"I'm..."
"I invite Laras."the answer that should come out of the mouth of Laras, even answered by Aisha who has now stood with them.
Arshad frowned in wonder,"Aisha?"
"Yes, I invited Laras."
Nope. That was not what he wanted to hear from Ayesha. But explanation.
"Enjoy the party! Mas, accompany mbak Laras, yes. I'm sorry."Aisyah smiled at a glance and left with a big question mark for Arshad. It was very desirable for him to go after Aisyah, but what about Laras? There's not a single person Laras knows here but him. While Rio could not come because there was a sudden affair that could not be left behind. Where maybe he should ask ummi to accompany Laras while ummi does not like Laras since long ago, let alone ummi know that the reason for his quarrel with Aisyah some time ago is Laras.
"I know I'm not comfortable with you because I'm here. I should not have come. I'm going home. After greeting the bride, I went straight home. There are some designs that I have to finish at home." said Laras who understands Arshad's anger. He's self-aware that he's not really needed here.
"No, that's Laras. I_"
"It's okay. I understand. You follow Aisyah now."
"But_"
"I'm fine. It's there!"
Arshad followed the decree of Laras and was about to follow Aisha. Leaving the Barrel that could only fall silent on the spot.
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Aisyah's phone sounded. When she saw the name on the screen, Aisyah smiled and immediately raised the phone.
"Assynolajet. Brother not coming? Oh, it's there? Whereabouts? Yes, I've been there."Aisyah also went to the table that served drinks. There Rizky was standing waiting for Aisyah's arrival.
"You wait until I'm ready, too. What the hell doesn't make a beautiful sister."joke Rizky made Aisyah shake her head.
"It still hasn't changed."
"There are people who can change in just a few days, shah."
"It seemed to be withheld by his dreadlocks. It's afraid a lot of girls expect the same things that shouldn't be taken away."
"can't. If you meet the innate want to sedain mulu. Honey, someone has it."
"Not funny your joke."
Rizky smiled resignedly and handed an envelope to Aisyah.
"It's..."
"Lost that time, so I brought all your love to you" Rizky replied even before Aisyah asked.
Aisyah's face instantly turned lethargic, "why not throw away anyway, sis?"aisyah asked without intending to take the envelope.
"Fetch it first!"Rizky. Inevitably Aisyah also took the envelope.
"Keep well! One day it will be_"
"Will not brother. Whatever you think will not happen. I want us to go here. Nothing will change. Me and my brother, not the others. What else is Arshad. I beg!"aisyah Pinta.
Rizky let out a long sigh, "it's up to you. But you have to know, whatever happens, we have to face it together and I will try my hardest for you. Whatever it is, I'm sure everything will be fine. Believe me!"Aisyah just nodded and smiled.
"Yes, I greet the bride first." said Rizky and walked away from Aisyah.
"Well, when was I there?"asked Rizky who turned back.
"When." replied Aisyah who was inexhaustible with Rizky.
"Yes, that's it."Rizky resumed his path, but just a few steps, he came back again.
"When is that exactly when, shah?"ask Rizky again.
"Ish, Rizky's sister, so don't you say hello to the bride?!"
"Well, how do you go berserk? I'll ask you nicely."
"If it's time."
"Yes when?"
"Ask the same fate brother why feel at home alone?!"
"Ish, same as lying. Byeah, mending away." said Rizky was upset and left.
Aisyah nodded her head in astonishment at the behavior of her former senior. Why hasn't Rizky changed in the past? Aisyah smiled and turned to face the table to choose a drink.
When she wanted to take one of the juices, Aisyah sighed in disgust at the sound of the footsteps from behind.
Aisyah turned around, "Son Rizky what la_"
Aisyah was silent stiff because it turned out that the one standing in front of her right now was not Rizky but Arshad. Arshad who looked so sharp looked at him and with his jaw already hardened due to emotions.
"Mas Arshad.." muttered Ayesha.
Arshad threw away his face and held out a handkerchief to Aisyah, "then time will follow, ummi called, said you need this." said Arshad coldly.
Aisyah stiffly accepted the handkerchief and looked into Arshad's eyes which now seemed reluctant to look back at her.
Aisyah was about to approach but Arshad turned around making her feet stop on the spot.
"Maybe keep in mind,"Arshad turned to look Aisyah right in his eyes,"Arshad. I'm Arshad. Not the other one. Just Arshad. Ar_shad." Arshad's words are full of emphasis.
"I'm sorry that it didn't go your way." After that Arshad really left. Not only did he leave before her, but he also left the party. Seen from Arshad who even went upstairs into the room that Aisyah used to occupy.
In the end it hurts. Really sick. For both of them. A choice that feels right, but means wrong. Did Aisha know about it? Rizky who saw everything from a distance could only give up on what would happen next.