STEADFASTNESS OF LOVE
The Certainty that is Waiting for

"Sir Hana, I can ask you something! To be honest I was curious, how could sister Hana love sister Rafa? You two are even married. I once considered you a very lowly woman. Because sister Hana is willing to be insulted by my family. Just for the love of a great businessman like Rafa Akbar Prawira. Moreover, sister Hana accepts all the past, brother Rafa. The past was so dark, I as a woman could not possibly accept her. All of those opinions made me feel like you. Nothing more than a woman who thirsts for property and the position of Rafa's brother!" kiara said, Hana smiled as she gently rubbed Kiara's head. Hana was sitting alone with Kiara, Kiara's head sleeping on Hana's lap. I don't know what makes Kiara want to spoil Hana?

"Your thinking is not wrong, everyone will think the same about me. I'm just a simple woman who lives a kara. But suddenly married to a classmate Rafa Akbar Prawira. Someone I never knew. Even in a dream I never expected to be his wife!" hana said softly, Kiara looked up at Hana's face. There was a sense of wonder that was swallowing his heart. Such a strong love grew in the hearts of those who had never known.

"I'm more and more amazed by your love story. Without knowing and understanding, but able to cultivate such a strong love. Brother Rafa is very anti with the word love. I can love you that much. Even Rafa's sister doesn't seem to see anyone but you!" kiara said, Hana shook her head weakly. She never knows the reason Rafa loves her. As Hana remembered, only hatred was visible from the first time they met. Rafa is a big boss, let alone marry him. Knowing Rafa alone Hana did not expect. But Rafa loves Hana from the first time. Making Rafa unable to turn away from Hana. I don't know which way brought them together? But now Rafa and Hana are married.

"I never thought myself. Rafa can love me. Every time he met her, he used to scold me. He always thought I was low, but there was something that intrigued me a long time ago. Why did he come to my grandfather's house? So we both finally got married. The reason that I could never let go of your brother. She's the greatest and last gift from my grandfather to me. It was his last gift that made me happy forever!" hana said, Kiara nodded trying to understand Hana's words. A love that never existed, blossomed in a much different heart. Grandfather's beliefs at the time. Married Hana to a new man for the first time. But without Hana realizing it, her grandfather was able to see Rafa's love for her. Rafa meets Hana, proving how much Hana has disturbed Rafa's mind and heart.

"That is your love for Rafa's brother. Until sister willingly humiliated, mama berated you mercilessly. Even Rafa's sister worships your marital status. So that sister Hana becomes a wife on paper. A wife who was never considered. I felt how difficult the life Hana was to live at that time. But the brother remained steadfast to accompany Rafa. I'm sorry if I'm presumptuous, is it all for love? Or for the sake of the treasure and the position of Rafa's brother!" kiara said softly, Hana shook her head weakly. His hand gently rubbed Kiara's head. Hana looks at the story between herself and Rafa. An unexpected meeting, a loveless marriage. A breakup that is always delayed, as if saying they were created to be together. Since then, Hana has been trying to tell herself. That whatever happens, Hana has to be patient with it. Rafa may not be his match for a lifetime. But until this moment, only Rafa is in his life.

"Dear, what are you saying is not wrong? Brother Hana never loved sister Rafa. Since the departure of the parents, Hana's heart seemed to die. Not bad for their departure. Or get angry and blame the circumstances that make brother Hana live a kara. But low self-esteem seemed to touch the whole heart of sister Hana. In fact, sister Hana is only a poor woman who lives a kara. An insult will be the daily food that Hana must hear. Brother as if traumatized knows men. Brother doesn't want to be the reason for a family's destruction. That reason also makes Kak Hana willing to end the engagement with Kak Rama. Brother Hana is also sincerely a wife who is not considered by Rafa. All sister Hana did to keep a family together. Even the departure of Hana at that time. Hope Rafa releases Hana's sister. But without Hana's brother thinking, Fathan grew up in the womb of Hana's sister. The reason that makes brother Hana and sister Rafa must remain united!" hana said, Kiara closed her eyes to understand the meaning implied in Hana's speech. Very calmly Hana told me all the past events. Not remembering the bitterness, but hoping Kiara can see and learn. The meaning of patience and determination Hana grasped the gift of the grandfather.

"The same "doubt and low self-esteem I felt for my relationship with Ustad Rizal. I feel like a lowly woman, not worthy to be with her. Mama Sabrina's always insulting attitude. It makes me ashamed and afraid to expect more of this relationship. If Kiara can be honest, the fear of losing Rizal's ustad. As much as I doubt that I feel unworthy of him. But there was a little hope in my deepest heart. If he and I were together!" kiara said softly, Hana nodded in understanding. Kiara silently glared at the incident, where Sabrina insulted Rizal who was only willing to teach at the boarding school? At that time Kiara was more afraid when she would be with Rizal. Even to hope, Kiara was too scared.

"Kiara, no one will be able to break the rope between you and Rizal. If he is the one written for you. Later brother is sure, mama Sabrina will accept Rizal with open arms. He never hated Rizal or me. He just felt we didn't deserve his son and daughter. The same thought will be taken by Hana. Had Fathan married someone with an obscure background. Do not hate mama Sabrina, instead be a princess who is able to resuscitate mama Sabrina. Prove to him that Rizal Imam will lead you to his jannah. Brother is sure, Kiara is now capable of doing all that. Affirm your love for Rizal. Land that sense by faith and for the perfection of faith!" hana lirih. Kiara looked at both of Hana's eyes. Hana's words are not wrong, Kiara must be able to fight for her love for Rizal. Convince Sabrina that Rizal is the priest she longs for.

"Why has Hana never been angry with Sabrina's mother or Mira's aunt? Even if it's just a insult they told you. They always assume your love for Rafa's brother is only for the sake of treasure!" kiara said casually, Hana smiled wryly. There are more important things than hating. Hana always put forward calmness. He always silently accepted all insults. Not afraid of Sabrina and Mira. But Hana valued them more as a mother.

"I can't hate a mother. Sister Hana was born of a mother, sister Hana is now a mother. Then for what reason does sister Hana deserve to hate a mother? After all the sacrifice of such a great mother. The pain of childbirth that Hana clearly felt. Tears that drip, endure pain we will never be able to replace. Every sweat that drips, we can't replace it. The blood that flows along with our birth into the world. We can't return it or replace it with treasure. Milk that continues to exist, for the sake of our growth. Can we give it back. All that's why Hana can't hate a mother. One thing you should know. Mama Sabrina did not hate Hana's sister, but her pride that could never acknowledge the kindness of Hana or Rizal. Even if he realizes our kindness, he will be ashamed to admit it. The hard character of mama Sabrina who will continue to close her eyes. It is appropriate that we give in, confident that he will be able to accept with open arms. Actually he's nice, but there's something that makes him shy about acknowledging the advantages and kindness of me and Rizal!"

"Sister Hana, your heart I can never guess. I'm sorry I ever thought badly of you. It's not Hana's sister who's lucky to be married to Rafa's sister. Instead, Rafa should be proud. He found a rope that would keep his family together. Although for that he must slacken and curb all anger and want it. Thank you for teaching Kiara, the meaning of a wife and sister-in-law to her husband's brother. I'm sure Sabrina's mother will be the one who regrets it the most. He's the first one who'll cry, if brother Hana leaves!" kiara said, then sat down to face Hana. Kiara hugged her sister-in-law's body very tightly. Kiara felt calm after talking to Hana.

"Since when have you prayed for Hana's departure? Hana will never leave my side. He owns my missing rib. A body cannot stand. When his ribs are away, but otherwise a weak body will not be able to accept a strong rib. Brother Rafa and sister Hana will never be apart. Had it all happened, there would never have been Rafa Akbar Prawira. Because her body will be weak as Hana goes. He's my weak body-supporting rib!" said Rafa, Hana and Kiara turned their heads together. Sontak Kiara took off her hug on Hana. Kiara and Hana are unaware of Rafa and Rizal's arrival. Without a sound the two were already standing not far away from them. Instantly Kiara lowered her head, when her gaze met with Rizal. A look that implies such deep love. Desire to have each other that is still stored tightly in the heart of each.

Rafa walked over to Hana. While Rizal walked closer to Kiara. He stopped right in front of Kiara who was looking down. The distance between Kiara and Rizal was very close, their hearts were beating violently. Kiara and Rizal's breath touched each other's cheeks. Kiara was able to feel the warm gusts of Rizal's breath. Instead Rizal is able to smell Kiara's body. The two dissolve in admiration for each other.

"Rizal, get away from Kiara. You guys haven't come, wait till tonight. After that I'll let you take my sister anywhere?" said Rafa ketus, Hana smiled while covering her mouth. Rizal turned to Rafa, with a nod of his head accompanied by a smile he replied to Rafa. Later that night will be the last night of Rizal's status as a single person. Kiara the makmum will be his. A companion who will be his back in the world and the Hereafter.

"Sir Rafa, this is all true. Ustad Rizal is getting married to me. Mama agreed, then abi and umi how? Where are we getting married?" smirk Kiara shrieked, Hana shook her head weakly. Kiara's anxiety mixed with happiness can be seen clearly by Hana. It's not just Kiara who is happy. Hana was also happy to see her sister-in-law happy.

"Dear Kiara, everything is ready for Rafa. Your marriage is entirely the responsibility of Rafa. Now go to your room. The longer you are here, the more Rizal can be caliph before ijab qobul!" said Rafa, Kiara nodded then walked past Rizal.

"Kiara Putri Prawira, stay a few hours. You will be mine completely. The old man I waited for, now my waiting is over. We will unite in the sacred bond of marriage!" rizal said, Kiara looked down embarrassed. He left Rizal who kept staring at Kiara's missing back.

"Darling, we got married without a party. Would we rather have a good party? I want to feel like I was king last night!" goda Rafa hugged Hana from behind. Hana stared with an indecipherable look. His anger at Rafa has not completely subsided. Hana's still in unpredictable mode.

"You don't want to marry me. Rafa wants to marry another woman. Rafa's bad brother, I hate Rafa's brother!" hana said annoyed, Rafa patted his head slowly. Hana leaves Rafa with anger. While Rafa is increasingly confused to face the hormonal abnormalities of pregnancy Hana. Rizal chuckles to see his best friend made a fool with Hana's attitude.

"Rafa, you have to be patient with Hana. He just needs more attention. For the sake of your baby, silence is much better. Giving up does not mean losing, but seeing you like this. I honestly gave a thumbs up for Hana. He was able to make a Rafa Akbar Prawira lash out!" rizal said teasing Rafa. Slowly Rafa approached Rizal, he smiled and said something.

"Don't be arrogant, you'll feel the same way. The power of a woman's love, able to change your world overnight. Get ready!" rafa said coldly while patting Rizal on the shoulder.

"No need to wait for Rafa, my world has changed since meeting your sister. He is now my world, my hereafter!" inner Rizal.

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