STEADFASTNESS OF LOVE
The Heir of the Heir

The clear night sky turned cloudy. No more stars, the moon seemed reluctant to show his face. No more good nights for Rafa and Hana. The two love each other, but must separate only out of jealousy.

Rafa is devastated without Hana beside him. Hana doesn't want to get close to Rafa. No words of apology came out of Hana's lips. Not wanting to forgive or hate Rafa. It's just that Hana doesn't want to get hurt with false hopes. For Hana to have been injured enough, she did not want to be injured which would be fatal to her womb. The risk of miscarriage is very large, Hana had experienced bleeding due to stress experienced by Hana.

Tonight Hana must strengthen her heart and soul. Hana has to be ready to meet Rafa. At the request of a grandfather who worries about his grandson's condition. A few days ago, Hana was a guest. He is none other than the great master of Ardi Prawira.

Mr. Ardi came with a hand to Hana. He forgave the mercy of Hana. Mr. Ardi deliberately met Hana, to ask Hana to visit Rafa. The heir to the Prawira family fell. Rafa lay helpless.

Farewell to Hana torments Rafa physically and heart. To forget all the memories with Hana. Rafa spends all his time working. His days were spent with non-stop work. But all that is not Rafa balance with the right diet. Rafa instead tends to want to torture his body. It's like Rafa doesn't want to live. Rafa is really down.

FLASHBACKS

"Hana, can we talk. At least as people who have known each other!" Hana nodded, she sat down in front of master Ardi.

"Please say, did your master come to see me? If this is about my marriage to Mr. Rafa. Sorry before, I don't want to talk about that right now. I still need time to calm down!" hana said politely, mister Ardi nodded in understanding. As a parent, he understood Hana's decision. What did Rafa say was indeed outrageous? Anyone in Hana's position will be angry?

"It has been two days that Rafa has been hospitalized. He fainted while leading the meeting. Ever since you left, Rafa has lost the spirit of his life. He was forcing his body to continue working, but he was reluctant to eat regularly. Rafa destroyed himself!" said Mr. Ardi lirih, Hana was silent in silence. There was sadness in Hana. When he heard Rafa's current condition. Honestly, Hana's condition is not much different from Rafa's. But Hana must remain strong for the sake of the baby that grows in her womb.

"Then what do you want from me? Not that Mr. Rafa has received treatment while in the hospital. I'm sure he'll be well soon!" hana said casually, Mr. Ardi lowered his head in dismay. Rafa won't be okay as long as Hana doesn't forgive him.

"Hana, can't you forgive Rafa. He was devastated after that night. I know what Rafa says is so outrageous? Rafa said it in an unconscious state. At least you can give him a chance to change. Not for your sake, but for the sake of your children. You feel the difficulty of living without parents. Will you bear to see your baby grow without perfect affection!" said Mr. Ardi, Hana shook her head weakly. Mr. Ardi sighed, he had already guessed Hana's reply. Hana's heart was really hurt.

"Mr Ardi, actually I don't want to discuss this matter. But you seem to be very worried about Mr. Rafa's condition. To be honest I was hurt, rather I was insulted. There is no pride I can be proud of in front of Rafa. He's my husband, the priest of the afterlife. His opinion was the most influential in my life. That night not only did he doubt the steadfastness of my love, he broke the foundation of our marriage. A marriage with a difference that we once believed would never be able to separate us. I had no intention of hating him, but to be close to him my heart was still very scared. Mr. Rafa will never fall, as long as you and his family are complete. While I only have two headstones where to complain. So it is appropriate for me to fortify myself so as not to get hurt again. There will never be a perfect word. My son will grow up with love!"

"Hana, forgive Rafa who hurt you so deeply!"

"You don't have to apologize, it's all happened. Maybe we are much better like this. Live in their own world!"

"But Rafa's not okay. If you can't forgive him. Please visit Rafa, ask him to get back up. This old body can't see Rafa destroyed. Reassure him that everything will be fine!" said Mr. Ardi snubbed, Hana was silent. He's not ready to meet Rafa. Mr. Ardi saw doubt in both of Hana's beautiful eyes. Mr. Ardi left a paper that read Rafa's place and room in the care. Fretfully Mr. Ardi came out of Hana's house. There was no hope Hana would come to visit Rafa.

FLASH BACK OFF

Tonight the gemiris descended ceaselessly, drenching the hot and arid earth. Carrying an umbrella, Hana walked into the largest hospital in the city. Hana solidified her heart to just visit Rafa as a form of caring for others

With a slow but sure step Hana walked towards the room Rafa cared for. Hana brought Rafa's favorite food. Hope Rafa is ready to eat it. Hana's pregnancy has passed the first trimester. His stomach is slightly pinched, but perfectly covered will be his long hijab.

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"Lake in!" tell someone from within. Hana opens the door to Rafa's room. Adrian stood up, he was surprised to see Hana coming. Instead Hana saw Sesil sitting on Rafa's bed. It is seen he is carrying a plate, persuading Rafa to eat.

"Hana!" adrian's greeting withers, Rafa and Sesil turn around almost at the same time. Rafa stared fixedly at the face that she missed so much. Wife who was hurt for her rude behavior.

Hana was overwhelmed by the changes that had happened to Rafa. No more handsome and neat faces, which look unkempt faces. Rafa's burly body disappeared changing into a thin and weak body. In just a few weeks, Rafa seemed to transform into a lifeless body. Adrian is closing in on Hana.

"Hana, please come in. Don't just stay there!" hana said letting her in, Hana nodded slowly. He walked over to Adrian. Giving a bushel containing food. Rafa continued to stare at Hana, she was expelling all the unbearable longing.

"Sir Adrian, here's a little food. Maybe master Rafa is willing to eat it!" said Hana politely, the look on Rafa's face was cheerful again. Adrian turned to Rafa while lifting his back to him. Rafa blinked both her beautiful eyes. Adrian sees a happy hue on Rafa's face. Sesil realized he had to play beautiful. He has to look like the person who has the most to do with Rafa.

"Hana, how are you? How's your pregnancy?" sesil greeting friendly while smiling. Hana stared at Sesil, with a friendly smile. Hana bowed just to say hello to Sesil.

"Thank God, I'm fine! Thank you for caring about me. Miss Sesil we never greeted each other. May today be the beginning of a good friendship between us!" hana said politely, Sesil smiled clumsyly. He just realized, Hana is a good person. She always thinks positively of others. Although Sesil always looked for trouble with him. Hana never held a grudge against him.

"How are you, Mr. Rafa! Why you can lie helpless. Wouldn't a Rafa Akbar Prawira not fall easily!" hana said softly, Rafa looked at both of Hana's beautiful eyes. No more love for him. Rafa lowered his head considering every piece of his rude attitude towards Hana.

"Hana, can't you call me as usual. I'm not your master you deserve to call master!" said Rafa, Adrian lethargic to see the attitude of Hana and Rafa who seemed never to know.

"Lord is not just for the employer, but rather respect for others. You're a good person, so it's worth my respect!"

"Hana, you can not throw each other's egos. Trying to understand each other and forgive. Can't you feel Rafa's sadness and regret? He ruined Hana, he's slumped!" adrian said defending Rafa, Hana lowered her head. He never hated Rafa, but getting back into a relationship was still very unlikely.

"Mr Rafa doesn't deserve to be down or sad. You should be strong for the people who love you. Not even destroyed, which in the end hurt them!" hana said softly, Rafa turned to Hana. Sesil chose to stay away, he did not want to participate in the debate Hana and Rafa.

"It's a pity that my son sees his father as nothing more than a coward. A father who is unable to face reality. A father who is afraid to fight for his betterment. With his cowardice, he destroyed himself. Just to prove it to the world. How much pain she felt, was all the compassion she needed. It is not the spirit to rise up, to turn the wrong into right!"

"While I do all that, there will never be an apology from you. It's a free feeling of courage, if only bitterness I'll accept. I'm a coward, my life is over after hurting your heart. I'm a failed husband!"

"I never thought I'd hate you, no matter how much I hate you. Your flesh's blood grows and lives in my womb. An apology is required for a mistake. You are not wrong, your words are right about me. But to get close to you, I'm sorry. My heart is too fragile to rejoice. I don't have anybody? Two gravestones became my moaning place!"

"Dear, please forget all my words!" rafa said, Hana shook her head. He looked at Rafa's pale face, no Rafa was full of authority.

"Stained white cloth will not be easy to clean. It takes patience to wash it, otherwise it will remain stained and impregnated. I'm still learning to accept reality, the people I love most doubt me. Destroying the strength of my love, bringing up the wounds of my past. I can't promise to stay together. One thing is for sure, your son will be born by hearing the voice of the devil from you!" said Hana, Rafa looked down silent. The wounds he had inflicted were so deep. There was no room for him to treat it. But there is hope of Rafa coming back with Hana. With one word of patience and steadfastness in his love.

Adrian and Sesil bear witness to a debate between two hearts that love each other. Adrian sees Hana's wounds are too deep, wounds that Rafa will not be able to heal. Adrian sees the same thing in Rafa, an endless regret that somehow ends? Sesil sees Rafa's love for Hana. The love he never received from Rafa.

"Hana, can't my hand hold your hand anymore. For the sake of our hearts. He's not wrong, I'm guilty. Don't punish my son by keeping him away from me. Please, let him know me as his father!" rafa said softly, Hana was most likely to hear Rafa's words. A reality that will forever haunt him. Hana and Rafa's bond isn't just a marriage. The fruit of their love that will unite them.

"As a husband, you have taken my hand off. Which hand do you want. I will not forget, if the baby in my womb flows the blood of the Prawira family. Nor would I let him lack affection. He'll know you, I've lost both my parents. I won't let my son feel like he doesn't have a father!" as Hana recalls, Rafa tries to sit down, Adrian and Sesil rush to support her body. Hannah saw the great love of Sesil. Adrian raises Rafa's bed, so he can be in a sitting position.

"That's my biggest stupidity!"

"There's nothing to be sorry about, I've come to give you some encouragement. You must rise, there are still many people who love you more than this servant. The two loyal people beside you have great love. Adrian will always love you like a brother. Miss Sesil who will be loyal to her love for you!"

"Then your love, still for me!"

"My love remains steadfast to one name, but to reopen it. It's still very difficult and painful. Sorry!" hana said softly, Rafa nodded in understanding. Hana's heart ached, looking at Sesil the woman who was beside Rafa. Hana wants to support Rafa's body, but support Hana's own body as if unable.

"All right, I understand!"

"It was too late, I said go home first. Hope you get well soon!" pamit Hana was polite, the three of them nodded slowly.

"Hana, how's Diana doing? I haven't seen him in a long time!" adrian said, Hana smiled. He saw the anxiety wrapped in love. Adrian's two eyes seemed to say all his concussion.

"Diana is fine. He was busy with his new job. Meet him as your anxiety reliever. Diana had nothing to do with my problems. Even if he's angry, he won't hate you!"

After saying everything, Hana stepped out of Rafa's room. Just as Hana was holding the door handle, Rafa called out to her.

"Hana, if you will. Can I stroke our baby. I promise just a minute!" said Rafa hesitated, Hana silent a thousand languages. Rafa's happy heart turned sad. His longing for the son could not be contained anymore. Adrian approached Rafa, patting his shoulder slowly. Strengthen the friend, in order to accept the fact that Hana will never allow his request.

"Please, he might as well miss your touch!" hana said, Rafa smiled. Adrian wiped his tears. He was moved to see the happy Rafa after his grief.

Hana walked closer to Rafa. Adrian took a few steps back. Hana pulled out her long hijab. Rafa looked at Hana's stomach that had been bulging. With trembling hands Rafa reached for Hana's stomach. Rafa pressed his palm very gently. Rafa rubbed Hana's stomach, a warm sigh running through Rafa's body. A desire that cannot be expressed.

Hana felt the soft touch of Rafa's hand. The warmth that disappeared just because of misunderstanding. A strange sigh was staring at Hana's heart. But Hana quickly removed it. He didn't want to get caught up in the falsehood.

"Darling, forgive papa!" rafa said with a trembling voice. Rafa bowed wanting to kiss Hana's stomach. Hana quickly retreated, Rafa was flabbergasted at Hana's attitude.

"I'm sorry, don't give me a false hope that will leave you with pain. Rise up for your son's sake, he needs to know who his father is?" hana said with a strange sounding voice. Actually Hana held back from crying. But it seems like this meeting opened Hana's heart a little. Rafa is the only one he loves.

"Hana, thank you" said Rafa Parau, Hana nodded slowly. Rafa wiped away the tears that had already dripped. Rafa will rise with little hope. Hana will take it back. Maybe it's a breakup that will prove the steadfastness of their love.

Rafa looked at Hana's back who kept away. With a troubled heart, Hana went home. Hana steadied her heart, if her decision was right.

"Rafa, rise up for your son. Make him proud to be your son. I'm sure Hana will accept you one day. Believe in your love, strengthen your heart!"

"I will be the best father for my son. Maybe as a husband I can't protect him, but as the father of his son. I'm sure I can protect her!" said Rafa, Adrian hugged Rafa. The spirit that has returned. Love can destroy and heal in an instant. Love is clearly seen by Adrian.

"I'm happy for you!" adrian whisky.

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