The Smell of Love Imriyah
Hide and Hide (2)

Lucky once home, Hafidz still hasn't come home. So there was no need for him to find out why his face was so swollen, when Hafidz asked. But it makes ART at home feel astonished. Amra hastened her way to the room, not wanting anyone to notice her current mess.

As soon as she reached her room, Amra sat on the bed and quietly faced the makeup mirror there. Silently staring at him coldly, his two eyes described a deep pain. Then he lowered his head, not expecting his household to be like this.

Moments later, Amra goes to the bathroom to clean herself up before Hafidz arrives.

Meanwhile, unbeknownst to anyone, Hafidz accidentally saw all the scenes that occurred in the cafe at that time. He was on his way to meet one of his clients, and stopped by to buy coffee he would drink on the way. When he ordered the coffee, he saw Amra and Yumni in one corner. His lips smiled at that moment, and intended to approach them. But his steps stopped when he heard a child calling Amra as “bunda”.

Hafidz watched him from afar, his wife's face was so swollen as if she had just cried. He still watched all of that. And he realized that the man who was currently standing in front of his wife was Fatih, his old friend. Hafidz really wanted to get to them, but he kept up. Suddenly he remembered how Amra's attitude was full of questions all along. He wanted to know what this man had made his wife look glum on occasion, and cry every night.

He listened to their conversation, and to his great surprise, he heard the fact that Fatih, his best friend, had put his taste in his wife since they were in high school. And even more surprising, Amra was like that. Even today, when he became his wife.

Hafidz lowered his head and walked out of the cafe with a heart that was unheard of. Entering the car and contacting his personal secretary

“Please cancel the meeting with Mr. Salim today, suddenly I feel pain today” he said quickly continued by disconnecting.

Hafidz drove the car, and he didn't know where he was going? He just wants to go, drive his car, so maybe make his feelings a little better.

*****

The hour hand shows at 07:00 p.m. Amra came out of her room, into the kitchen, where dinner was ready. But unlike usual, Hafidz has not arrived home. Usually before isya’ he has arrived at home. Amra checked her phone, no word from Hafidz. He felt a little astonished and anxious, not as usual, Hafidz always gave it to him every time. But right now, she's coming home late and not giving Amra any news.

Intentions want to contact him, but the roar of the car engine that is heard makes Amra undo it. She immediately came out to welcome her husband. He was already standing in front of the house with a bright smile. But his smile disappeared, as he looked at the listless-looking Hafidz.

“Mas?”

“Assalamualaikum.” said Hafidz slowly and smiled thinly. Then entered the house without receiving Amra's hand.

Adding to Amra's astonishment, Hafidz, who had always been sweet all this time, suddenly ignored her. What's the matter? Amra shook her head slowly and soon followed

“I angetin first yes mas” said Amra while moving to the kitchen

“I've eaten!” said Hafidz while then, stopping Amra's steps. And made the woman stunned to look at the back of Hafidz who was currently leaving her.

Amra breathed out slowly and in confusion. What he had done, made Hafidz appear to be angry with him. He ignored his hunger and followed Hafidz into the room.

Arriving at the room, he did not see the whereabouts of Hafidz. He heard water in the bathroom. Amra sat on the bed, waiting for Hafidz to finish bathing.  Moments later, Hafidz came out of the bathroom wearing his nightgown. Amra looked at him gently. But again, Hafidz did not return the view, and chose to lie down to prepare for sleep. Amra lowered her head, and it was undeniable that she was feeling sad now. Until both eyes heat up, but trying his hardest he held back so as not to cry

“Have you prayed?”

“Iya” short Hafidz slow

Amra looked at her covered husband with sadness. Then move on to turn off the lights. He tried to think positively, maybe Hafidz is tired at the moment. Once the lights were off, Amra chose to get out of the room and continue her writing on the balcony.

Hafidz opened his eyes and looked at the closed door. This was the first time he had silenced Amra. There was no choice, for now, seeing Amra's face made her want to get angry instead. Not wanting to be rude to Amra, Hafidz chose to avoid her.

Meanwhile, Amra only realized that she had left Yumni without saying goodbye. He immediately turned on his phone and called his best friend

“Assalamualaikum Yum”

“Waalaikumussalam's chat.. Ra, you're okay, right?” yumni's voice was worried

“Quiet, I understand! Don't think about it too much Ra, just focus on your household! Believe me, you're not on the wrong choice, I'm sure Ra! This is just a test for you as Hafidz to be happier in the future.!”

“Thanks a lot ya Yum”

****

The next day...

Amra awakens when the clock strikes at 05:00 a.m. He was a little surprised when he was in the room. As he remembered, he fell asleep on the balcony while writing. Has Hafidz moved it?

“Astaghfirullah..” he immediately went to the bathroom, when he remembered he had not prayed dawn.

In a hurry, Amra headed to a small musholla in her house to perform prayers. There is Hafidz who is reading the Qur’an there. Without saying hello first, Amra immediately prayed. While Hafidz still continued to teach, but lowered his voice.

Moments later, after she was done, Amra approached and held out her tank to kiss Hafidz's hand. And he felt relieved when Hafidz received the helping hand followed by kissing Amra's forehead gently, Amra smiled.

“Thanks mas..” Hafidz nodded and smiled and finished his reading. As soon as he finished and closed Al-Qur’annya, Hafidz turned to sit facing Amra

“I love you Amra” Amra was a little surprised to hear that, because even though Hafidz had used to say that, this time it sounded very different. Sounds very understandable to Amra

“Mas..”.

“However you are, I love you with all your flaws, Ra!”

“Iya... Thank you so much” Hafidz smiled wryly and lowered his head, always like this, Amra has never returned her love. Hafidz exhaled slowly, and massaged his forehead slowly

“Why mas?”

“It's okay babe, just a little dizzy!”

Amra drew closer and placed her palm on Hafidz's forehead. Being at such a close distance, made Hafidz look at his wife within.

“What problems mas?”  amra asked quietly, Hafidz lowered Amra's hand gently and hugged his wife tightly, this attitude of Hafidz made Amra astonished

“Mas.”

“There was a sharp pebble that had hurt this heart Ra, I tried to get rid of it, but it felt too hard. Whatever happens I will never leave you, Amra” Amra is silent, everything that happened last night and today, is completely different than usual

“I will wait for you until you are done and can love me... Sorry for forcing you to marry me..” Amra broke away from the embrace slowly, and looked at Hafidz inside, and slowly her tears trickled down.

Much that Amra had hidden from Hafidz, Amra was greatly tormented by this situation. If I'm honest, Amra is desperate to get out of this game. He was tired of hiding like this. But he wasn't ready, how disappointed Hafidz would be with him once he knew the truth.

Hafidz wiped Amra's tears gently and hugged her back.

‘If this is so torturing you, just say Amra! Tell me the truth! Just tell me if you love Fatih more than I do! You don't have to think about my feelings! I know I can withstand this disappointment, but it's hard if I have to see you unhappy like this! You always cry when I tell you how I feel! I can't stand Ra! This heartache sees you unhappy!’

Hafidz wanted to say all that, but the weight of his tongue spoke! He can only say in his mind.

Until when is this hide-and-seek game over?