THE STAIN OF THE PAST
Chapters 13. Athalla's Old Man's House

Exactly at half-time seven, Athalla had been standing in front of Kania's boarding door. Slowly the man knocked on the door. Kania who had finished dressing up confidently opened the door.

When the door opened, Athalla was amazed to see the beautiful Kania with her dress wrapped. Although the dress is simple and not a branded shirt but very elegant on the body of Kania.

Kania smiled, making Athalla more fascinated. Every sleep Athalla always thinks and asks what caused him to fall in love with Kania, even though many women who are more beautiful than Kania who approached him.

"You are so beautiful, Kania!" said Athalla spontaneously made Kania's face flushed because it was praised so.

"Mas can be. I'm so embarrassed!" kania said with a bow.

"But you are so beautiful. Without having to go to the salon you are very beautiful," praised Athalla.

I don't know how many times Athalla praised Kania. He who had been close several times to upper class women became amazed by Kania's independence.

With her beautiful face, she could have lured men to money and used it to earn money.

Athalla drives the car at a moderate speed. At once Athalla glanced to the side. Stealing a look at Kania. The woman was not unaware of that, but she pretended not to know. Look out of the car door.

Arriving at Athalla's house the clock has shown at half-eight. After saying his greetings, Athalla entered followed by Kania. The woman was so amazed to see the luxurious Athalla house.

When he arrived at the living room, Athalla saw a couple who were the same age. Athalla greets everyone and greets the guests, as well as Kania. He did the same with Athalla.

"Where's Mommy, Pi? athalla asked because he did not see the woman who had given birth to him among the guests.

"Mommy is preparing our dinner with Fitri his son Om Yusuf and aunt Melli" Papi said. It seems to have deliberately said that to make Athalla aware that there is another woman who is a guest tonight.

"Oh yes, Pi, meet my close friend Kania" Athalla said. Kania wanted to greet Papi but the man did not welcome him. Kania lowered her hand again. Athalla felt bad to see the sad looking Kania.

"Bapi, Kania wants a shaman!" Athalla.

"Sorry, Papi and he's not a mahram. So it's impossible to shake hands" replied Papi. Athalla could only take a deep breath. In the teachings of their religion, they are.

At the same time Mami came with a beautiful, hijab-wearing young woman. Mami hugged her arms while walking closer to them. Mami's facial changes were clearly visible as she looked at Kania. However, the woman tried to give her best smile.

"It's only been a few minutes, Mi!" reply Athalla.

"This is Alifhia Fitri. Hijab again. The ideal son-in-law candidate," said Mami. Kania took a deep breath in hearing Mami's words.

Fitri clenched both hands on his chest as an introductory greeting to Rafka by saying his name. After that, I reached out to Kania. Kania greeted him with a smile. The woman also extended her hand to Mami Marni and was greeted with a forced look that could be seen from the movement of her hand which only greeted at the fingertips of Kania's hand department.

Kania realizes he came at an inopportune moment. This dinner is not for him. It must be all planned to match Fitri and Athalla.

However, it did not make Kania's heart instantly hurt. From the beginning he had realized the difference between himself and Athalla so much, so he had prepared all his heart so as not to get hurt inside.

"Relax, my heart is God-made. Strong and not easily broken. Had my man-made heart been broken at this moment," Kania said in her heart.

If the relationship ends tonight, Kania is ready. Kania extended her hand welcoming Fitri. Admittedly Kania the girl was very sweet and graceful.

"We had dinner, huh? Fitri is besides beautiful, craftsman and smart to cook again. I'm lucky that Meli has a daughter. I also want to have a daughter like Fitri."

"Mother Marni can. Mother was also lucky to have a handsome son and diligent and enterprising work like Athalla."

"They both seem to be a good match and a match!" said Ms. Marni.

Athalla who felt bad about her mother's words looked at Kania. Their gazes clashed, Kania gave her smile. Seeing Kania who was smiling her heart was a little relieved.

After speaking stale, Mami Marni invited everyone to eat. When Athalla invited Kania to sit next to her, Mami interrupted.

"Kania, you're sitting next to here."

Mami pointed to the chair opposite Athalla and asked Kania to sit there. With still a smile Kania moved. The smile given by Kania made Athalla more amazed. There was no anger or hurt over her mother's treatment.

I want you. Everything from you. your flaws.your mistakes.your imperfections. I want you, and only you. When you see someone at their worst, mentally and physically, and yet you still think of them as beautiful in every way, that is love. And if it's love, stop judging her past. Better stand by her side, help her beautify her future.

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