STEADFASTNESS OF LOVE
Gathering

When Hana arrived home, Rama called her. He asked for time to talk to both of them. Hana refuses to accept Rafa's request. Hana had to agree. But Hana took Rama away from home. They decided to speak at a cafe not far from Hana's house.

Rama came to visit Hana. Besides someone wants him to be there. There is also an invitation from SMU where Hana went to education first. SMU Hana will hold social services for people affected by the flood. In one of the villages that are a little remote. Hana and Rama are two people who are the same in terms of helping others.

"Hana, sorry to interrupt your time. I know if maybe you're tired, because you just got home from work!" rama said worriedly, Rama's gaze locked on the woman who almost became his wife. Restu who never came, making a steep path to a wedding.

"Is it okay, brother Rama? Just tell me what your brother Rama wants to say!" hana said politely, she deliberately invited Rama to the cafe. So that they are not alone. Hana saw clearly the uneasiness of a Rama. The man who decisively slammed it. But the path of night destiny brings him to Rafa.

"Hana, I'm getting engaged in a week. I was betrothed to one of my father's best friend's daughters. I saw her once, she was beautiful and educated. But I can't lie to my heart. If I still love you. I can't get into a relationship with another woman!"

"Sister Rama, our soul mate is over. Since my hand received another man's hand. He is halal to me now. It is very unlikely if Brother Rama must continue to fall. With a story long over. I'm not forcing you to accept it. But do not continue to dissolve in slump. We are over" said Hana, Rama bowed languidly. He stirred up the bitter coffee he ordered. But the bitterness of coffee, not as bitter as his life.

"Hana, I can't start something as long as my heart isn't sure yet. Tell me, hold a little of your affection for me!" rama said, Hana shook her head weakly. Rama looked on Hana's head. Although she already felt that Hana had never loved her.

"Sorry Brother Rama! If I could be honest, I would never love you. I assume you're no more a sister. I never knew the meaning of love!"

"Thank you Hana, you're willing to be honest. Although my heart hurts, but at least now I'm sure I'm living my life again. Reorganizing a broken heart. You're the first woman to knock on my heart, the woman I want to protect. Now you've found your protector. So I can live in peace!" rama said steadily, Hana nodded. There was a sense of relief in Hana's heart. Rama can re-arrange his life that was once destroyed. Hana doesn't want to be the reason for a broken heart.

"Sister Rama, if all is done. Let me go home. I'm scared too late!" hana said politely, Rama saw clearly that there was worshiped Hana. Maybe the marriage is unhappy.

"Hana, let me take you on foot. Is your husband coming today? Maybe I can get to know him!" rama said politely, Hana shook her head weakly. He never thought of introducing Rama to Rafa. He doesn't want Rafa's honor tainted. Instead Rama wanted to see the man who had taken Hana from him. A husband who dumped his wife.

"Sorry Brother Rama, Hana's husband does not necessarily go home. But it looks like he won't be coming home today. Last afternoon Hana had met him" said Hana politely, Rama nodded slowly. He pulled out a piece of paper. It says the name Hana. Rama handed it to Hana.

"Is this brother?" hana said shortly after receiving the paper from Rama. Similar to an invitation, Hana hopes this is Rama's wedding invitation.

"That's an invitation from our SMU. From SMU tomorrow we will hold social services for a week. If you are interested, join us. During the saba we help prepare food for the victims and volunteers who are there!"

"Hana can not be sure whether to come or not. Tomorrow if Hana's coming, I'll go straight to school!" hana said softly, Rama nodded. After paying for the drink Rama ordered. They both decided to go home. Rama wants to drive Hana. Hana accepts Rama's offer.

Arriving at Hana's house, Rama immediately resigned. He didn't want to stay too long in front of Hana's house. Fear of people who see will misunderstand. Hannah entered her house slowly.

"Sir Rafa!" hello Hana, Hana's body began to shake. He was very afraid of meeting Rafa, especially in this emotional state.

"Why are you surprised to see me here. Is Rama better than me? So that jamu refused my offer, but you accepted the path together with him. Maybe I'm a jerk, but at least I admit. But look at you, you're a holy-spirited. Despite being married, but still being able to walk with other men" said Rafa emotion, Hana was silent to Rafa's words. Although all that was true, Rafa should not have said that harshly. Hana bowed in shame, all the words of Rafa seemed to doubt the purity of his heart.

"Why are you quiet? Answer my question. Do you still love him? Now you regret marrying a brenggek man like me!" said Rafa emotionally, Rafa's eyes flushed red with anger. Jealousy broke his heart. At first Rafa wants to apologize, but instead sees Hana with her former fiance.

Instead Hana was already very frightened. He backed away until he hit the door of his house. Confused what to explain? Explanation is just an excuse. If Rafa stays filled with anger. Hana was silent at the sculpting, squeezing tightly into her long hijab. Hana bit her lips, her body started shaking violently.

Rafa saw the change in Hana's attitude. He was astonished to see Hana who seemed to be afraid of him. Rafa saw Hana's body tremble violently, there was a sense of pity in his heart. Rafa tried to get closer. He held onto Hana's shoulder.

"Don't hold me!" hana shouted hysterically, Rafa was surprised to see Hana scared to see her. Rafa took a few steps back. He tried to give up.

"Hana, calm yourself. I was wrong, I'm sorry. But please don't be like this. You're making me anxious!" said Rafa, Hana was silent not budging. The two stared at each other, without being able to touch. Hana sees the other side of a Rafa. Rafa looked in fear in both of Hana's eyes.

"Sir Rafa, Hana's sorry for hurting you. But don't be mad at Hana, I'm so scared. Maybe I'm a lowly woman, but I'm not a cheap woman. Never rate me that easily. Just because Rafa saw me both with Rama. Maybe we are different. I'm friends with the waiters. Rafa's friends with the bosses. We are in two different worlds!" hana said softly, her heart felt pained when she said all that. He should be insulted by his pride. Hana realizes meeting Rama is a mistake. But Hana anticipates by meeting in the crowd.

"Hana, I didn't mean to!"

"Sir Rafa, without saying we are different. I am far below you, even your lover thinks I am unworthy to be your servant. Don't be your wife, it's just a dream. Sorry if my words hurt you too much. So that I deserve this insult. One more thing, don't ever question my chastity. Until this moment, my hands and body are the only ones you touch. In my heart and mind, there was never another name other than your name. Believe it or not you are not my hope. It's too late, better Rafa's coming home. I have to rest, this servant must work to survive tomorrow!" hana said the final, she does not want to see Rafa again. Hana's heart is too sick for Rafa's insults. Hana opens the door, she leaves Rafa who is sculpting.

"Quite Hana, I'm sorry. Don't make me someone else!" said Rafa hugged Hana, Instead Hana refused the hug. His hand releases Rafa's embrace.

"It's late, it's better for Rafa to come home!" hana said coldly. He enters the house, closes the door without asking Rafa to stay.

"I'm sorry Rafa, I can't see your anger. I was too scared to meet you. Maybe we should stay away from each other. Not to hurt each other. Later if the path of destiny brings us together. Hope things are much better. Our marriage is too fragile. It is impossible to withstand even a small storm. Just one look can make you insult my pride. The constancy of the sacred bond of our marriage" inward Hana while leaning against the door.

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