The charm of Ayra Khairunnisa
234 Residence of Mr. Erlangga

Arrived at the residence of Mrs Lukis. Ammar and Qiya were greeted by Lady Painter. He missed both Bram's children. After greeting her parents, Bram and Ayra follow their parents. Beni is still in the kitchen accompanying Liona.

"Where is Aunt Liona Eyang?"

"There's in the kitchen. Still love topping brownies."

"Qiya wants a request."

Princess Ayra quickly ran towards the kitchen. Ammar followed his brother into the kitchen. When she arrived at the family room, Lady Lukis asked Ayra's parents.

"Umi and Abi are healthy Ay?"

"Alhamdulilah healthy Umi. Abi used to have his lungs relapse again."

"Not been brought under Bram's control?" Said Mr. Erlangga.

"Abi doesn't want Pa. Said the old man's illness."

"That's two of you is amazing. Papa saw at his age he was so busy taking care of the students and the Ummah."

Mr. Erlangga was so amazed by Kyai Rohim who was no longer young but still active in religious activities. When there is an invitation for him, he will be there. Do not see the distance of the area, but he will try to stay present.

"Abi felt that it was her responsibility Pa. Papa how's he doing?"

"Alhamdulilah Ay's. But now the prayer should be while sitting. Don't know why when prostration or crutches on the chest hurt so much."

"Have control again Pa? or going abroad?" Bram asked Mr. Erlangga.

"No need, Papa is healthy. The important thing is to keep your diet and life. Hhhh.. regret first time young do not want to be active worship. Now it's old to take part in the study to and fro the body is not strong. Even for the five prayers alone, it is not strong to stand now. This is a message for Mu Bram. Mumpung is still dashing, young, a lot for worship, to learn religious issues. Not to regret like Papa." Mr. Erlangga's voice sounded soft.

Bram who was sitting next to Mr. Erlangga massaged his Papa's arm.

"God willing Bram will remember Papa's message. Papa is healthy and so is Pa."

Ayra felt grateful because her husband's family one by one began to worship diligently. Even Mr. Erlangga held a study for his extended family once a month at his residence. But due to health factors. Almost three months of the study was not conducted because he had to go in and out of the hospital.

Mrs Lukis lowered the cup that was on the tray under the art in her house. If in the past Bik Asih used to take him, now the housekeeper named Asih was only the supervisor of art in his residence.

Lady Lukis invited her son and daughter-in-law who had just arrived to enjoy the tea that had been made for them.

"Come on Ay, Bram. Drink first."

Bram saw Papa and his mother. He believes that his parents don't know about Liona and Beni. Soon a couple was present in the room. Liona has now used a prosthetic leg. He no longer walks with the help of a cane.

Qiya and Ammar were seen enjoying brownies while walking towards Ayra.

"Now, Qiya... Come... Eat it while walking and standing."

The two boys laughed embarrassedly. They quickly sat down on Ayra's side. Beni and Liona Sit next to each other. Beni who saw Bram wearing casual clothes was a little curious. He asked if it didn't work.

"Ga Work Bang?"

"No. Coincidentally again ngikutin bumil to Kali Bening. Cravings for fruit again."

"What's? is there any fruit?"

"Not conditioned Beni. There's my son."

"Mas.... Plumciput. Ci-plu-kan."

Ayra laughed a little as her husband's two eyes immediately glared.

"What fruit is Ay?" asked Liona curiously.

"The fruit is like a tomato but small is usually in the rice field or forest. It was often me then when I was in school."

"Happy to feel the cravings?"

Liona's face looked sad as she said those words. He feels sad. Because almost five years after she miscarried, she has not been pregnant. One of the reasons why he asked Beni to marry again. She wanted to have a child even though she was not born from her womb. Beni who invited him to join the tube baby program was rejected by Liona. She asked her husband to marry again.

A couple who are having problems but are not shown to their parents. Bram observes his sister and sister-in-law.

"You're very good at keeping things going now. Even your body language doesn't have any problems."

Ayra who saw Liona and Ammar also Qiya playing by the pool from the kitchen. He who had just talked to Bik Asih quickly headed for the swimming pool. He wanted to find out without asking about his sister's household.

When he saw Ayra to the edge of the Pond, Ammar and Qiya also gave a seat to Mama. Madam Lukis who from earlier rubbed her arm wanted to go inside.

"Let's just talk inside. It's cold, it can't stand the weather."

"Come on eye."

Ammar and Qiya walked with Lady Lukis. Liona who felt Ayra had just joined up for a chat, finally remained seated by the pool.

Ayra brought a cup of tea that she held in her hand.

Liona glanced towards Ayra. He asked if his parents said that he and Beni had been there some time ago.

"Sir Ay, did your Umi and Abi say anything?" Ask Liona quietly.

"Do you have anything to tell me?" Ayra also answered slowly while looking at her sister-in-law's face."

"....."

Lione looked at the pool. It de sah plan.

"I did ask Mas Beni to remarry Brother."

Ayra put down her tea cup and rubbed Ayra's arm.

"I'll listen if you need someone to listen to your heart Li."

Liona turned her head and smiled towards Ayra. He looked at his fingernails and looked like he was cleaning his nails.

"Then, what about Beni?"

"Mas Beni won't." Liona's words softened and de sa Han's breathing was heard by Ayra.

"Liona's...."

Ayra shifted her sitting position towards Liona. One hand was holding his sister-in-law. Liona who held back the urge to cry stuck her head on Ayra's shoulder.

"Hhhh.... Hicks, hicks.... I just want Mas Beni to be happy.... Hicks...."

Liona's cry broke in Ayra's embrace. He had to tell Ayra about his heart. He needs a place to pour out his heart. Ayra was still waiting for Adi-in-law to let out her heart. Just a swab on Liona's arm that she gave.

"I want him to feel like a father. Hicks..." Liona's voice sounded hoarse and accompanied by sobs.

"Why not with a baby tube?" Ask Ayra to Liona.

"I want Mas Beni to marry a healthy woman." Java Liona.

Ayra frowned. He was confused about the meaning of the word healthy expressed by Liona. Ayra is a smart woman but has a high sense of empathy and sympathy up to one sentence from Liona makes her focus on the word 'healthy' spoken Liona.

"You're healthy, didn't you say the doctor didn't say about your condition?"

Lione was just crying. He did not answer Ayra's question. Her tears were getting wet on both of her cheeks. He wanted to tell a story but the tightness in his chest was unable to make his lips speak. Ayra was still patiently waiting for her sister-in-law to tell her story.

"Crying Li. Sometimes we need to cry so that the heart does not feel narrow. Because crying can soften a hard heart."

As Ayra calms Liona down. Beni and Bram see their wife's interaction from the top of the balcony of the reading house overlooking the pool.

Beni who was enjoying a cigarette stared at Ayra and Liona. Bram stood by his sister.

"What's the problem, Ben? I hope you don't go back to parting ways with Liona."

Beni exhaled cigarette smoke from her mouth and her lower lip seemed to pout slightly forward.

"I love Liona. I know him. Her lips could ask me to marry again. But from both of his eyes, his heart said no. He lied to himself Bang."

"What's the reason?"

"He said he wanted me to be happy being a father."

"Why should that be the path he chose? You don't want a baby tube program?"

"Liona refused." Answer Beni briefly. He threw away his cigarette butt. When her sister wants to revive a cigarette, Bram holds her hand.

"Little your cigarettes, Ben."

Beni uncovers her hair. He opened his glasses. Then he put it on the table.

"I love her. Even though I cannot have children, I have no problem. I intend to adopt a child but Liona doesn't want to."

"Soddy. if the reason is child. Should've adopted that kid the solution I think is Ben."

"Yes. I think so too. Last time he asked to be delivered to your in-laws' house. I think he wants advice. But it's crazy that he asked your in-laws to propose to Doctor Sarah for me."

"What! What Liona thinks."

"I never thought I'd marry again."

"Or have you ever praised doctor sarah in front of her?"

"Never Bang. As long as you know. She has introduced me 4 times to girls, widows only for me to choose to marry. Then the last time it was at Kyai Rohim's residence made me quite angry at him."

"Don't hit Ben."

"No. But he is now much moody Bang. And to my confusion he still serves me well. No problem with us." Reveal Beni with annoyance.

Bram and Beni were silent. They are busy with their own thoughts.