STEADFASTNESS OF LOVE
A Plate of Both

"Assalamualaikum, there's something I can help you with!" greeting Hana kindly, umi salwa and Mila turned their heads at the same time. Hana deliberately went out into the kitchen. She wants to help Umi Salwa cook for breakfast. Mila smiled when she saw Hana coming. Umi Salwa looked at Hana clingy, as if Hana reminded me of someone.

"Glamma!" sahut they are in unison. Hana approached Umi Salwa, after gently kissing the back of Salwa's hand. Hana sat down beside Mila. Two women who love one heart.

"There's really no need for you to come here. There's Mila and some santri helping!" said Umi Salwa, Hana smiled while preparing the materials to be used. Mila saw Hana's simple nature. Coincidentally this morning the team Rafa brought in arrived. Actually Rafa had already prepared accommodation for them. This morning, Malik wanted everyone to come together for breakfast.

"How are you, Mila? Long time no see!" greet Hana, Mila turned her head while smiling knots. Umi Salwa sees the proximity of Hana and Mila. Umi Salwa knows clearly Mila's feelings for Rafa. When she finds out Rafa is married, Salwa is upset and angry.

"Well Hana, I hope you're in good shape too!" mila said, Hana nodded as her hands continued to help Mila. Umi Salwa saw a different figure of Hana. Although Hana is not educated in the pesantren environment. But his words and nature are very good. Is he polite and friendly to anyone? Smile and both eyeballs Hana reminds Umi Salwa of someone. Friends who have never met for a long time.

"Hana, umi wonder why you and Rafa didn't bring in Fathan's private driver and nanny? Didn't you need it while you were here. As of now, you are busy helping us. Who was Fathan with?" said Umi Salwa worried, Hana shook her head weakly. A smile was seen on Hana's face. Mila just realized, if Rafa and Hana come without bringing a nanny and driver. Though the distance of the boarding school is very far from Rafa's house. It would be troublesome to babysit Fathan without someone's help.

"I never used the services of a nanny. We both agreed to babysit Fathan together. Had I been busy, Rafa would have taken care of Fathan. If only Rafa were busy. I'll take care of Fathan myself. This morning Fathan was coming with Rafa to check the location and the construction preparations!" said Hana lirih, Umi Salwa nodded slowly. There is a sense of admiration for Hana. Rafa is not a person who would be short of money to hire one or even two nannies at once. But wisely Hana did not want the help of a nanny.

"You're great Hana, being able to babysit Fathan yourself. Even Rafa's sister helped you take care of Fathan. I think with the treasure you have. Must be perfectly capable of hiring a nanny. Turns out you guys chose to help each other out in nurturing Fathan!" mila said chimed in, Hana nodded. Umi Salwa saw the simplicity of a Hana. Mila's face turned into pias. Perhaps he has realized, his love is unrequited. Forget the love that has been there for years. It won't be easy and it will take time.

"Did Rafa never force you to use the services of a nanny? I heard from Rafa, you run a food business. It will surely take up all your time. Of course it'll make you tired. There's no way Rafa can watch you burn out from Fathan's upbringing, while still working!" said Umi Salwa, as if looking for reproach. Mila understood the direction her aunt spoke. He could only shake his head. Hana replied to Umi Salwa with a friendly smile.

"Sir Rafa will never force. Because he believes I can take care of Fathan. Even though I still have to go to the store. Had I not been able, Rafa himself would have helped me take care of Fathan. Like a private driver, we don't have him at home. But as long as Rafa's brother is not busy, he himself will be the personal driver of both of us. Rafa won't calm down if me and Fathan leave with someone else. Rafa wants to go wherever we go to be with him? That's why he himself drove the car to get us both here!" said Hana, at once Mila lowered her head weakly to hear Hana's words. Umi Salwa saw a look of sadness on Mila's face. Disappointed to remember his unrequited love.

"A family full of understanding. The family I once wanted. A family I would never have. The priest I once hoped for, is now fully a priestess named Hana Khairunnisa. The ribs I was hoping to make were the reason I was created. Found its owner. It's time I realized, everything's set. My tears will turn into a smile. My sadness will be the reason I am happy someday. I will be able to achieve my happiness. Every human being is created in pairs. I'm sure there will be a priest for me!" inner Mila.

"Hana, a marriage will last with understanding. Be grateful that Rafa understands and helps you in everything. Although the duty of a husband to make a living. It would be nice if he also helps his wife in taking care of her husband. On the contrary, a wife must be able to understand the busyness of the husband. So that there will never be envy in the role of husband and wife in the household. The rafa I know has changed. You make him care about others. Looks like he helped you babysit Fathan!" said Umi Salwa, Hana and Mila nodded almost simultaneously. They listened carefully to the words of Umi Salwa. Advice from a mother on household life.

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When Hana helps Mila and Umi Salwa cook. Fathan goes with Rafa to meet the developers Rafa has assigned. Fathan carried Rafa using a sSC type sling. So it's safe for Fathan to start active. Fathan was held in a forward-facing position. Despite holding Fathan, Rafa can still freely talk to the workers.

Fathan looks happy to be dealing with a lot of people. Rizal who happens to come with Rafa has no stopping to tease Fathan. Rizal is anxious to see Gimbul Fathan's cheeks. When Fathan laughed, it wasn't just Rizal who smiled. The workers who were being briefed by Rafa smiled as well.

Fathan becomes a new idol, even some santri who pass by desperately want to hug and kiss Fathan. But all of that is just a fantasy. It is very unlikely that they will come closer. There is an ustad Rizal next to him that will definitely not allow.

"Rafa, your baby is so funny. Handsome as you are, surely as big as his papa. Become the idol of women!" rizal said opening the conversation, Rafa shook his head firmly.

"I won't let Fathan be like me. I want him to be similar to Hana, both person and character. If good looks like me, it's hereditary. The proof is that you love to die with my sister Kiara!" said Rafa, Rizal nodded his head in agreement. Rizal holds Fathan's hand, he moves to the right side and then to the left. Fathan laughs loosely, Rafa smiles seeing Rafa not fussy in the least. They even tend to feel at home. Where is Fathan actually? As long as there's Hana, she won't be fussy. Because Fathan ASI exclusive, so as long as there is Hana all safely controlled.

"I almost lost my mind thinking about your sister. Even the thought is getting distant and indifferent. You saw for yourself last night, abi Malik until made silent by Kiara. An abi could run out of words while talking to Kiara. I wonder why you two are the same. Not easily understood. But it seems like Rafa who used to be, is now subdued by the charm of Hana" said Rizal, Rafa nodded with a smile. Rafa rubbed Fathan's black hair. Then kiss the soft top of his head. Rizal looked at the friend who changed because of love.

"Maybe the same happiness I'll feel. If your beautiful sister is not firm on her stance. Now I'm confused myself. Control the desire to see it. Kiara just relax, she never thought I existed. While every bow I always love his face!" rizal said annoyed, Rafa smiled at Rizal's words.

"Trust me, a soul mate will not be confused. If it is Kiara who is destined to be your aunt. How far and how far is the distance? You will meet later. Kiara has made sure of her heart for you. He just needs time to be a better person. Just want to identify yourself with you. Not wanting to surpass you!" said Rafa, Rizal nodded in understanding.

"The more I know Kiara, the more I love her. Later allow myself to protect and guard it!"

"Full heart I'll hand Kiara over to you. There will be no priest as good as you. At least, give Kiara the perfect happiness. The happiness I haven't been able to give her as a sister!" rafa said, Rizal nodded. Fathan appears to have fallen asleep in Rafa's arms. Rizal kissed Fathan's forehead gently.

"Sir Rafa, breakfast is ready. Abi and Umi are waiting for you!" mila said, Rafa turned around at the same time as Rizal. Mila looked at Fathan who was asleep in Rafa's arms. The shadow of a small family he had always yearned for.

"Mila, since Rafa's been around you never called me!" goda Rizal, Mila is embarrassed. Instead Rafa smiled so as not to be too awkward. Mila leaves Rafa and Rizal. Rafa asks all his employees to have breakfast together.

"Sir Rafa, give Fathan to me! So that Rafa can have breakfast" said Hana when she saw Rafa coming with Rizal. Rafa shakes. Fathan looks slumbering and calmly sleeps in Rafa's arms. At least he wasn't bothered by the noise.

"Darling, I'll have breakfast later. You eat first, fear later Fathan wake up need ASI!" Hana shook her head weakly, Rafa furrowed his brows not understanding.

"I will not eat, if Rafa does not eat. I'll accompany you to eat later. I don't have the heart, if Rafa has to eat alone!" hana said softly, Rafa smiled knot.

"Darling, we'll eat a plate together. You bribe me, while I carry Fathan!" rafa said teasingly, Hana nodded thoughtlessly. Rafa was surprised to see Hana nod. Usually he will avoid if asked to feed Rafa in public. Even now Hana nodded without hesitation.

"Sir Rafa, sit beside me. So that I can easily bribe you!" said Hana, Rafa was increasingly surprised by Hana's attitude. Rafa sat right next to Hana. Mila sat right in front of Rafa. He saw the affection of Hana and Rafa. There was a sense of pain in his heart. But Mila quickly controlled her heart. Rafa was no longer the man he could dream of.

"Darling, what were you dreaming about last night? Why do I feel like you're acting so strange?" whispered Rafa, Hana broke into a smile. Hana feeds Rafa by hand. One shot has entered perfectly. Everyone dared not comment. Even abi and Umi just look, then smile happily to see the love between Rafa and Hana.

"I don't want to lose you. If I stay cold, then there will be a reason for Rafa's leaving me for another woman. Moreover, there is a woman sesholeha Mila waiting for you. I won't let anyone take you or touch you. I love you, I don't want to lose you!" whispered Hana mesra. Rafa swallowed his food round and round. She was shocked to hear Hana's expression of love.

"So you love me when there's Mila!" rafa said, Hana shook her head. He feeds Rafa a second time. Rafa opened her mouth wide, Hana wiped the food scraps that accidentally came out.

"I love you when I see you sleep. For your subtle snoring proves how tired you are for the sake of my happiness and that of Fathan. I love you when I look at your body full of sweat. For every drop of your sweat, proof of your affection for me and Fathan. You work until your sweat is poured. I admire you when I feel your warm embrace. Deck that will protect me and Fathan. All my love is kept tight to you only the priest of my hereafter!" hana whispered, Rafa nodded with a smile with a mouth full of rice.

"Thank you!" sahut Rafa, Hana nodded.

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