STEADFASTNESS OF LOVE
Muhammad Rizal Saputra's

"Sir Rafa, today not to the office. Why wear casual clothes?" hana said astonished, Rafa did not care about Hana's words. Rafa sat at the dining table. Hana prepares breakfast for Rafa while holding the little one. Hana and Rafa agree not to use the services of a babysitter. Hannah wanted to take care of her son. If it is not able to new Hana will ask for help babysitter.

"Darling, I can take it myself. Poor son, it seems he is thirsty. Is he sick? Why are you carrying her?" said Rafa, Hana put on a thin smile. Rafa gnashed his forehead, he did not understand the meaning of Hana's smile. Moreover, Rafa sees Hana not taking food for breakfast.

"I'm going to go see Diana and Salsa. The three of us promised last night we'd have breakfast in front of the shophouse. I wanted to eat there a long time ago, but Rafa's sister forbade me from eating anywhere while pregnant with her little one. So today I want to eat in warteg!" hana said softly, Rafa nodded. Suddenly Rafa pushed the plate that was in front of him. Then stand up from the dining table. Hana was surprised to see Rafa's attitude. Hana is afraid that Rafa is angry, because he wants to have breakfast outside the house.

"Darling, let's go. Why even dream? He said he wanted breakfast at Warteg. Today I will be your personal driver and young master. I'm on leave to be CEO!" said Rafa, Hana gawked seeing Rafa more enthusiastic than him.

"Sir Rafa, since when to switch professions as a driver? His wife was not angry. Your appearance is also suspicious, lest you become a driver just to disguise yourself. Sis Rafa wants to tease a pretty student or lecturer!" hana said annoyed, Rafa chuckled. Rafa approaches Hana, he holds Hana's shoulder. Rafa's breathing voice was clearly heard in Hana's ears.

"My dear, for your sake I can be anything? Let alone a private driver, be your gardener I can. As for my handsome appearance, it's been since birth. So it's not my fault, you have to teach me that!" rafa said with a smile, Hana melengos heard Rafa's words.

"Hmmm! Who asked Rafa to be my driver? I'll go alone with Diana and Salsa!" sahut Hana flat, Rafa shook his head to refuse Hana's request.

"You've taken away my right to pay for Salsa's college. Now I will do my duty as a sister. I'll drive you wherever you go. When will I go with the young master!" said Rafa then kissed the little guy's gimbul cheek. Hana bleated while walking out of the house. Hana gets into Rafa's sports car.

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"Sir Rafa, forgive Salsa for being troublesome. In order to deliver Salsa, Rafa has to take a leave of absence. Sis Hana should not have asked Rafa for help! I can ask Diana for help!" salsa said softly, Hana suddenly looked back. With a sharp look, Hana turned to Salsa. Diana smiled at Hana's annoyed attitude.

"It wasn't me who asked for his help. Your beloved sister Rafa who wants to meet a beautiful lecturer at XX campus. Just watch out, once he approaches a lecturer or beautiful student. I'm gonna get out of the house with the little guy. I'm not going home!" hana said, Rafa laughed at Hana's words. Rafa's left hand held onto Hana's anxious dahu.

"Darling, I'll be right next to you. If you need to tie me with a rope. Let everyone know if I'm your husband. There's only you in my eyes!" said Rafa casually, Hana looked at Rafa with a look of disbelief.

"Salsa, your dear brother Rafa will not go bankrupt, if he does not work for a day. Instead, your beloved sister Hana who will be drunk, see her husband become an idol on campus later!" tempt Diana, Hana pouted at Diana's words.

"You tease me once again. I'll have Adrian look for another wife. You'll feel the pain of cheating!" hana Sutus ketus, Diana chuckles. Rafa pulled Hana's hand, clasped tightly and kissed her softly. Diana and Salsa were loyal audiences. Hana she pecked even though Rafa was being romantic.

"Darling, tell mom. Papa won't find another woman. Only my mom is in Papa's heart!" said Rafa while stroking the little guy's cheek. Hana threw her face away, she looked out of the car.

Rafa's sports car is parked sweetly on XX's campus lawn. Hana forbids Rafa from going inside, because Hana wants to do it herself without Rafa's help. Actually XX campus became one of the campuses managed under Rafa. But too much work is being handled. Rafa only comes to campus once. Just to attend a certain event.

Rafa is not a person of the nuts forget the skin. Although Rafa is far from the faith, but he remembers the religious values he once learned. Rafa never forgets the meaning of alms. Long before I met Hana. Rafa already has a scholarship program for outstanding students. The program designed is not kidding.

Almost every year Rafa is able to help dozens of poor students. But with the help of Rafa, they become accomplished santri with faith. The other side of Rafa Akbar Prawira that no one has ever known. Including his wife Hana, a person who is light-handed without wanting others to know.

Rafa also provides employment or initial capital assistance. Rafa company is growing with the full support of outstanding students. Rafa always believes in faith, someone is able to run a business with trust.

"Rafa Akbar Prawira!" greeting Rizal, Rafa turned his head immediately. He looked at a man his age. Seen from his neat clothes, it was very clear if he was an ustad. Rafa twisted his brain remembering, who is the one who greeted him? Rizal smiled seeing Rafa bewildered.

"I'm Muhammad Rizal Saputra, my best friend at the boarding school!" he said, Rafa scrunched his forehead. A second later Rafa recalled, Who is Rizal really? Rizal approaches Rafa, they both embrace. Meeting after all these years.

"I'm taking care of the needs of the students who get scholarships. I heard this college is under your leadership. Even this scholarship is your personal project. You are now a successful person!" rizal said in disbelief, Rafa looked down embarrassed. Actually Rafa never told anyone about this project? Adrian never knew it. Rafa himself is the one who takes care of this scholarship.

"I just want to help. I don't want their cleverness to stop just because of the cost. I'm just helping some kids anyway. Actually I'm still building a dormitory for out-of-town students who get scholarships. So that the cost burden is not too large, but the project is still running fifty percent!" rafa said softly, Rizal nodded in understanding. Rizal sees the same Rafa as a few years ago. It's just that he's not a simple Rafa. Rafa's appearance is much different, Rafa is now one of the young CEOs with undoubted expertise.

"I also came because of their problem of residence. I've rented two houses on the side of campus. One for santri princess and one for santri son!" rizal said, Rafa looked down weakly.

"Sorry, I can't help. Once the building's over, I'll let you know!" rafa said, Rizal nodded in understanding. Although Rafa did not help, the pesantren did not mind. The cost of college until graduation was already huge. They did not expect more, could college alone was very grateful.

"No need Rafa, me and Mila have taken care of it. You remember Mila! He's coming with me today, too. Because he's going to have training in this town. I heard you met him yesterday. When you drop your sister off!" rizal said happily, Rafa nodded slowly. Rizal knows very well that Mila and Rafa admire each other. But Rafa never wanted Mila to know. Instead Mila never thought she wanted to be a part of Rafa's life.

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Hana's heart beats violently, as her ears hear Rafa talking about someone. Nod Rafa's head as if it's a real gesture. If he's special to Rafa. The instinct of a wife that makes everything feel true and real. Hana's body froze, seeing Rafa and his friend so familiar.

Hana deliberately came to Rafa first. Salsa and Diana were walking around. Hannah was tired of having to follow them. Especially by holding the little one. There was no long before a woman was seen in the hijab. His appearance was similar to Hana's. He's closing in on Rafa and Rizal. Hannah chose to stand not far from them. Silence becomes the path that Hana sees.

"Rafa, you still remember Mila!" rizal said, Rafa stood up while smiling at Mila. Rizal saw such a beautiful meeting. Mila cupped her hands together while putting on a smile.

"How are you doing Mila?" rafa said, Mila smiled faintly. Rizal chuckles to see Mila nervously meeting Rafa. Everything that happened did not escape from Hana's sight.

"Well, Rafa himself how? Look at Rafa's performance now. It looks like Rafa's okay!" mila said kindly, Rafa nodded.

"If you're long in this town. Maybe we can eat together. I'm the one who deals, just remembering the times with us!"

"Agreed!" sahut Rizal, Rafa and Mila nodded together. Hana was stunned to see the warm Rafa. If anyone says jealousy it hurts. Now Hana really felt it, it hurt so much. Hana until difficulty breathing, her chest feels tight.

"Whoever is this woman? It seems clear he is much better than me. Faith and Islam became his hold. If Sesil hadn't made me jealous, this time he could have made me feel inferior. Whoever him? I wish only I was in your heart. But if it is him, I am ready to step down. Your happiness is the reason for my life. Despite your loss, I'm still with half your soul!" inner Hana.

"Hana, where do I think you are? We're going home now!" diana said loudly, Hana nodded slowly. Salsa was busy flirting with the little guy.

Rafa heard Diana's loud voice, as she turned her head to meet with Hana's gaze. Rafa is shocked, but Hana puts her face away when Rafa looks at her. Hana walked away from the canteen. Diana and Salsa followed in Hana's footsteps. Rafa saw clearly Hana's jealousy and anger.

"If your jealousy and anger draw us closer. Then I will be ready to accept your anger. But if your jealousy keeps us away. Then I'll make sure you think wrong. Even though Mila is much better than you. Although she was once in my heart, but only your smile and face are carved beautifully in my heart. Thank you for your jealousy, because with that feeling I know, you love me!" batin Rafa then say goodbye to Rizal and Mila to pursue Hana.

"Honey, he's probably better than you. But you mean so much more to me. Be angry or be angry, for it is that feeling that makes me sure you love me!" whisper Rafa, while gently tasting Hana's head.

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