STEADFASTNESS OF LOVE
Struggle...

Around 19:00 wib, the whole family got together. A warm dinner with the presence of Faiq the second son. Fathan's coming with Annisa. Davina came with Salsa and Adrian. The dinner that Hana purposely prepared to make a promise decades ago. Dinner that will open the veil shut for decades. A dinner that would answer the reason for Faiq's departure decades ago.

Fathan sat down with mixed feelings. He wanted to tell Hana about her wish to convert Annisa. But his mouth was mute, his mouth tightly closed. There is no courage to say all his wishes. Fathan is confused about how he feels, especially when he sees Hana who looks very happy. I don't know what makes Hana so happy? Fathan could only sit facing the available food. He was not as brave as he was when he said love to Annisa. Fathan's guts shrieked as he confronted Hana. Annisa's voice of doubt and Hana's rejection of her love for Annisa. Played beautifully in his mind. Fathan's entire courage was instantly annihilated. Fathan became a very weak person with no strength.

Faiq is different from Fathan. Not his mouth closed. His heart was tightly closed. The cold froze without warmth. A night he had feared all his life. The pain she never wanted to feel. Tonight the pain felt perfect. The person Faiq loved the most. Being the one who made the wound in his heart. Fathan and Faiq are two brothers in different dilemmas. Both are afraid to face tonight. It was a happy night for the mother, as if it were the saddest night for Faiq and Fathan.

Instead Davina and Annisa are two women who harbor a taste in these two brothers. It was as if he had a lot of questions in his heart. The first time Davina looked at Faiq. The face that was never on the dinner table. A figure he would never see at dinner with Rafa's family. But tonight, Davina's eyes seemed satisfied looking at the face of the prince of dreams. Without Davina realizing. If tonight might be the last time he could see Faiq's face.

Annisa the doctor is soft-hearted, just as a complement to the warmth of dinner at this time. Annisa did not come for dinner or to take Fathan's promise of her heart. Annisa's arrival is just to say goodbye. Annisa's departure tomorrow night will be carried out as planned. Everyone who comes has their own thoughts. Without anyone daring to reveal. All in each other's mind.

After dinner everyone gathered in the living room. Family atmosphere is clearly felt, warm without any distance. Rafa sat side by side with Hana. Adrian sat down with Diana. While Annisa and Davina sat in line right in front of Fathan and Faiq. All four dissolve in each other's minds. Sometimes they steal each other's eyes. Something natural for people who are in love.

"Fathan, Mama wants to tell you something and Davina. Diana's mother and aunt wanted to be real brothers. Since little mom has nobody? Only Aunt Diana was next to my mom. Mom's first hard time with papa. Aunt Diana always protects my mom. Aunt Diana is like a brother to mama, mama's son is also the son of aunt Diana. But the relationship between the two will still only be friends, will not turn into family. For the hope of becoming a whole family. Mama and Aunt Diana tied the knot, will marry our children. Mama and Aunt Diana want to marry you and Davina's aunt Diana's daughter!" hana said firmly, Instantly Fathan and Davina looked up in shock. The two stared at each other, confused about what to say? Their lips were confused, no words could be said. Fathan's body and heart instantly froze. Davina lowered her head, as if her world was collapsing. Instead, Faiq and Annisa seemed to have realized what was happening. They both acted calm and relaxed. Despite the heartbreak, no one knew. They seem to be very good at hiding their pain. Faiq smiled even though his heart was crying. Annisa is silent and realizes that her love must end. His departure tomorrow night seemed to be the most correct decision.

The warm atmosphere turned cold. No more laughter or just the sound of greeting each other. The walls of Hana's house seemed to be mute, feeling the anxiety felt by Fathan and Davina. All are filled with complicated thoughts. No one spoke, all dissolved in a long dilemma. Faiq became personally cold and grew colder after hearing the mother's request.

"Fathan, mama and aunt Diana won't force you to get married. At least you can ta'aruf, get to know each other as potential spouses!" hana said again, Fathan looked down deeper and deeper. As if he could no longer lift his face. He did not want to hurt Hana by refusing her request. But being Davina's husband. I never imagined it by Fathan. Since childhood Fathan only considered Davina's younger sister nothing more. His heart was only attached to one name. Annisa Maulida Zahro, the woman who broke Fathan's heart.

"Mama, why Fathan and Davina?" fathan said softly, Hana stared intently at Fathan. Faiq kept his mind off. He doesn't want to hear all this. Her chest was sore and tight, Davina glanced at Faiq. But Davina saw a figure who seemed indifferent to her fate. There's no love Faiq ever said. There's no warmth Faiq has ever offered. All vanished with the words of the match between himself and Fathan. Davina was angry and disappointed at Faiq. He saw Faiq did not care about his heart wound.

"Fathan, you're rejecting this marriage. If you refuse him, mom doesn't mind either. Your marriage is only your mother's dream, even if it doesn't materialize. Mama won't get hurt. All decisions are in your hands. Mama will appreciate your decision. Mama has always been able to accept the hope that will not come true!" hana said softly, Fathan shook his head weakly. Never would Fathan be able to refuse Hana's request. Even so, he had to sacrifice everything. Finally with half a wounded heart, Fathan nodded in agreement. He will accept this bond. Buried deeply in Annisa's taste. Learn to love Davina wholeheartedly. Although he found out, Faiq and Davina kept the same flavor. Fathan is in a dilemma, refusing but hurting Hana. Accepting but that means he's hurting Faiq's sister.

"I will accept this marriage. If Davina's willing to be my aunt. I don't want Davina to feel compelled to marry me. Although this marriage is without love, I assure my mother. I will take care of Davina with all my soul!" fathan said, then turned to Annisa. Annisa smiled behind the veil. A smile that was like a knife slicing through his heart. Annisa and Faiq's calm attitude, as if killing the love of Fathan and Davina. Faiq and Annisa are as if two unharmed frozen hearts saw the match between Davina and Fathan.

"Thank you!" hana and Diana said to Fathan and Davina. They both felt happy, finally their friendship had truly come true. The brotherhood they built upon the wounds of the hearts of their two sons and daughters. The smile that they were threading, as if not seeing the cries of Davina and Annisa.

"Congratulations Fathan, at last your hereafter has been chosen. Even if I'm not that woman. But my prayers will always be with your happiness. I will remember your promise in front of the mosque. Not demanding, but I want to remember when a man offered me the dowry of faith and Islam. Thank you for making me happy by loving and believing in me. You're a good man. I believe you can be a good priest to Davina. May you both be happy, I will be the one to pray for the happiness of you both. Congratulations again!" in Annisa Haru, she stood hugging Hana and Diana in turn. He expresses his happiness and congratulations on Fathan and Annisa's wedding plans.

"Love, thank you for completing my mama's happiness!" hana said softly, Annisa nodded her head in disdain. He loved Hana very much. Although his affection is always underestimated by others.

"Today comes. Happy brother Fathan, may you be happy with Davina. I take care of him, always take care of him with all your heart. Don't ever hurt her, because her tears are breaking me. Davina's a good woman. He's the best mum Mama has chosen for you. I will pray for your happiness. May you always be happy, you deserve to be with him!" inner Faiq pilu, then stood towards his room.

"Wait for Faiq, there's nothing you want to say to brother Fathan and Davina!" said Rafa, Faiq turned his head towards Fathan and Davina. Faiq was no longer able to stand between them. That's why Faiq chose to leave. But Rafa knows why Faiq wants to leave. Maybe Faiq didn't tell her about her heartache. Rafa is still their father. He will know when his son is hurt and happy?

"May you two be happy, I will be the first to see your marriage happy. I am the one who will take the two brides to say kabul ijab. Congratulations to you again!" said Faiq lirih, then walked to the room. But his steps came to a halt when a hand held him. Faiq turned around He saw Davina standing right in front of him. Both of his eyes were filled with tears. Her tiny body trembled violently, enduring an unfathomable pain. Davina looks furious, she seems to not care about going around. Davina was really hurt by Faiq's attitude that ignored the screams of her heart.

Plaaakkk

"Muhammad Faiq Alhakim, you can pray for my happiness with your brother. As you realize, my heart is crying because of you. That's how you left this place. As if your congratulations made my life full of love and happiness. Where is your courage when you hear all this? Are you going to keep quiet and run to ignore me?Could your departure be the result of us? To avoid tonight. It is not enough to break my love and heart. Now with ease you pray for my happiness. But you know who I'll be happy with? Can't you fight for me once. I'm just a weak woman who can't fight the world. I need your fight, go after me and make me your makmum. My heart aches too much at your coldness, but my soul dies when I hear your congratulations. You cruel Faiq, you heartless!" davina was full of emotions and tears. His hand hit Faiq's chest. Davina was no longer able to control herself. Faiq held Davina's hand, looking at those two beautiful eyes. Faiq did not expect Davina to be able to do all this. Maybe Faiq forgot, in strong love. There will be unexpected courage.

"I'm sorry, maybe Fathan's brother is much more appropriate to protect you. I'm just a cowardly man without daring to fight. If you're a weak woman, I'm nothing more than a weak and timid child. My hands are boneless, if forced to hold the hand that my mother gave my brother. My body seemed not to breathe, when I saw my mother was disappointed that her hope did not materialize. My blood flow froze when I saw my mother cry. I was too scared to see all that. I'd rather be broken than break your heart. Trust me, brother Fathan is better than me. He will make you happy. She's perfect as a chaperone!" said Faiq, while removing Davina's hand. He ran up the stairs to his room. Davina was sitting in a doldrums, her body falling down and hitting the floor. Hana and Diana were flabbergasted to see Davina's tears. Davina's inner voice was like lightning striking her bones. Their bodies crumbled as if their entire bones were shattered. Suffering at the beginning of the match, they gave to Davina and Fathan. A mistake that will break many hearts. Their hope was nothing more than a knife that cut his sons' hearts.

"I love you Muhammad Faiq Alhakim!" muttered Davina, her tears dripping down the floor. All unanswered already, his cold demeanor was just the way he forgot his love for Davina. The sound of his heart that night was nothing more than the destruction of Faiq's heart. When she heard Fathan was about to be married to Davina. The woman who froze her heart. He does not want to know another love. Davina was disappointed in Faiq. She loved Hana very much. Can't Faiq fight for himself once. Davina was crying, not just with her eyes. But his heart was crying full of grief.

"Hana dear, the matchmaking of Fathan and Davina the real reason Faiq left. You lost your son since you thought you wanted to marry Davina to Fathan instead of Faiq. Don't forget, you didn't just give birth to Fathan but your other son Faiq. As a mother, you should be wise!" rafa said softly, then pulled Hana's body into her arms.