The Shackles of Love
Chapter 3 | Meet Alzam

Naura still could not believe that the little girl in front of her was the child of her sister. Zahra had previously told her that Melani had died in childbirth, but Alzam had given her no news.

"Mas Alzam why hide this reality from us, Mas? Melani was our sister, but Mas Alzam selfishly didn't tell us if our sister died! What kind of husband are you, Mom?" naura protests that accidentally met with Alzam and his son.

"I'm sorry if my decision to hide Mela's death was wrong, but I don't want you to constantly worry about me dying at that time" Alzam said with regret.

Now Naura's eyes are focused on Alma, who has a duplicate face of Melani at her age. I don't feel her tears just dripping.

"Auntie why crying? Has my dad hurt Auntie?" ask Alma with her innocence.

As much as possible Naura tried to keep smiling, even though her heart was throbbing.

"No, Honey. Aunty was just remembering Aunt's sister who was calm in heaven, son," said Naura who could not hold back her tears.

"Oh, it means Aunt's sister just like Mama Alma who is calm in heaven. What kind of heaven is it, why did they choose to live there, Tan?"

Naura looked closely at the iris of the boy in front of her. "Heaven is beautiful and only good people can live there, because God loves your mama so God gave his paradise to your mama, dear," said Naura with trembling lips.

Alzam's eyes unceasingly looked at Naura who had a very gentle motherly soul. It was as if he saw Melani in Naura.

Naura talked to Alma and Alzam. The wheel of life turns. At this time Alzam already had nothing, only had the house he occupied as the only treasure left.

"So now Mas Alzam works what?" ask Naura.

"For the moment I'm starting a new business. You will know for yourself that the work is very difficult, especially not in accordance with the salary," replied Alzam.

"But now there are large companies that are opening massive job openings, Mas. Mas Alzam won't propose there?"

Alzam smiled faintly. "I used to be with the owner of the company that was competing fiercely to maintain the name of our respective companies. Right now my company is gone and bought by him, where I might be applying for it, Na."

Naura understood and understood how Alzam was feeling right now. Rising from nothing is not easy, especially now he must be a father and mother for Alma. Just like him who has to fight alone and become a father and mother for Raya. The fate of the two is the same, the only difference is their status.

Alzam officially earned the title of widower when Melani had died, but not with her who was not at all a title because she gave birth without a husband.

The world seemed narrow when the two met in similar circumstances, both became single parents for their children.

After meeting with Alzam dsn Alma Naura's heart grew increasingly unsettled and continued to worry about how the growth and development of Alma without the role of a mother beside him.

"Na, from earlier I can't see you bengong aja. Think again what? Is there an answer from the company? Are you being rejected?" asked Zahra who had since noticed Naura daydreaming.

Zahra was surprised by Naura's words. Why is it a coincidence, is it a sign that God will unite them? But in the recesses of his heart, Zahra disagreed with their fate. Naura had suffered enough because of Arya's actions.

"If it's Aryan om company, why didn't Mas Kanna tell you, anyway? He should've stopped you, Na!"

"Well, that's it Ma'am .. Why didn't Kanna tell me."

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This morning after Raya and Khanza left for school, Naura decided to meet with Alzam. He is still worried about Alma. I don't know why he wanted to give a little attention to that poor boy.

"Where are you going, Na?" ask Zahra astonished.

"I want to go to Mas Alzam's house, Ma'am. Look at Alma" said Naura.

"You're funny, Na. Alma's school clock!" said Zahra who immediately laughed.

At that moment Naura laughed at herself who had been foolishly missed by her excessive worry.

"Yes too, yeah."

Just now Naura wanted to go back to her room suddenly the house bell rang. Since Zahra had already ascended to the top first, eating people chose to open the door. When opened his eyes immediately bought perfectly when Arya had stood before him.

"You live here?" tanyanya direct.

"Om Arya why are you here?"

"I just want to make sure that you and our son are okay."

Naura mende.sah rough. "I have to tell you how many times I didn't give birth to a child, Om!"

"lik! You think I'm stupid! I could've taken that kid yourself, but I didn't want to do that, Na! I just wanted to hear if you gave birth to our child safely. I want to meet him."

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