The Story of Aira
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That afternoon after checking his mini market, Arlan went to Aira's house. He wants to talk to Aira's father.

"Where are two days?!" dad was a little surprised. Then look at his father-in-law.

"Allow it." chirped grandpa. "But before you go, you should first marry religiously. Because we're not going to let Aira go with a man that long without a kosher bond." Grandpa broke up.

Everyone was shocked by Grandfather's verdict. Arlan and Aira looked at each other.

"I'm up to Arlan" said Aira.

"How, Arlan?" ask dad.

"Well." answered Arlan briefly.

That night they were also married, witnessed by families from both sides. Do not forget also some neighbors around, so there is no misunderstanding.

And that night Arlan spent the night at Aira's house.

"Are you okay?" asked Arlan while looking at Aira.

"What, mas?" Aira asked back.

"Don't you want to see her when we got married?" sahut Arlan, he never mentioned Ryan's name in the first place.

"Now or later the same. At the end of the day we will also get married." Aira replied.

"If after we leave, and you change your mind. How's it?" ask Arlan again.

"My status as Arlan's wife will not change. If God doesn't want it." said Aira.

After talking for a long time, they decided to go to the room. Arlan looked around.

"I'm sorry, it's just like this, ma'am" Aira said.

Aira knows very well, and Arlan is very different. Arlan and his family are former successful nomads, who now have their own mini-market. While Aira and her family, still struggling slowly. Therefore, the condition of their home is also different. Aira sleeps on a mattress from kapuk RANDu, it is also very worn and not soft anymore. Arlan has a springbed in his room.

"It's fun. I don't know when was the last time I slept in a bed like this." Arlan laid her body on a mattress covered in sheets of flowers.

Aira was slightly surprised by Arlan's reaction. But he didn't get dizzy. Aira took the blanket in her closet.

"It's for you" he said, giving Arlan a blanket.

"Thank you. It smells so good." Arlan greatly enjoyed the fragrance on the blankets he received.

......................

Arlan and Aira had already arrived at their destination. Arlan initially intends to bring his own car, but Aira does not want to. They finally got on a plane.

"You seem to be very happy" Arlan said as they were on their way to the hotel.

"I just love the view here." replied Aira.

After taking a short break, Arlan invites Aira to go see Ryan. Because he wants everything done quickly. Aira takes Arlan to Ryan's house.

"...!!" ninik Exclamation.

"Hi...!!" Aira waved her hand.

They then hugged. Arlan who was beside Aira could only smile at the interaction of the two.

"Where are you going?" ask Aira.

"To Ryan's house" he answered. "I don't know if you came too. I don't think Ryan invited you." said Ninik.

Aira looked at Arlan. Arlan stretched out her hand to embrace Aira's shoulder.

"Is this who you are?" ask Ninik.

"This is Arlan's mas." replied Aira without mentioning Arlan's status.

"Hi.." said Ninik. "I'm Ninik, Aira's friend." Arlan only nodded his head for a moment.

"What events are there at his house?" ask Arlan.

"And he married. Didn't read the invitation?" sahut Ninik while watching the two alternately.

Deg

"Don't mess up Aira, you also betrayed Ryan first by accepting Arlan. You are now his wife."

"Come...!" Arlan guided Aira who looked in shock.

Ryan's home page is crowded. The first person to notice Aira's presence was Yesi, the child she had studied with.

"Sir Aira...!!" yells.

Suddenly everyone looked back. No exception Ryan, who just finished his kabul ijab. Yesi ran towards Aira, then hugged Aira. Just like Ninik did.

"Any brother back?" ask Yesi.

"No, hon. Brother is just on vacation." that's the reason Aira.

Most of the people glanced at Aira while whispering. Arlan watched their movements. Then he saw his wife's expression.

"Am I wrong for taking you to this place?" thought Arlan.

Aditya, who was also there, came to Aira. Don't forget to greet Arlan as well. Even though he doesn't know her.

With such a complicated mood, Aira watched the people congratulate the two brides. Until it was his turn.

"Aira.." Ryan's voice rang out.

"Congratulations" said Aira.

Ryan's mother took Aira and Arlan to sit with her. She missed Aira so much.

"Why are you crying?" Aira wiped Ryan's mother's tears.

"Mother is happy to meet you. But I'm sad too, son. Mother was wrong, I'm sorry I couldn't look after my son." she said.

"Mother.., it's not my fault. Everything is arranged by God." said Aira.

"Sooh is God's secret, ma'am. We won't be able to know who we're fighting with." added Aira.

"It's Arlan's mas."

Aira was just about to say that it was her husband. But Arlan suddenly cut.

"I'm Arlan, aunt. Ara's husband" she said.

"Alhamdulillah., you've found a soul mate too." Mom looks more relieved.

"Mother.." Ryan's wife suddenly arrived.

"Sit down, son." said Ryan's mother. "First acquaintance, this is Aira your husband's best friend. And this is her future husband."

"Hello, I'm Lita" said Lita.

......................

Many times Aira wiped her tears. Again he cried without a sound.

"Take it out for relief" said Arlan.

Aira looked back, she saw Arlan standing there. Aira hugged Arlan and shed her tears. No words came out, all that sounded was a heartbreaking sobbing. Arlan was moved to rub his wife's back, although there was actually pain in his heart as well.

"I'm hurt, as my wife you love other people. But it hurts more to see you this miserable."

The next day Arlan takes Aira for a walk, but Aira refuses.

"I'd like to visit my grandfather. Can you?" ask Aira.

"Can. Just don't be sad anymore." said Arlan.

Arriving at the house by the dam, Aira saw some people there who were picking mangoes. And there's a pickup truck in front of the fence, too.

"Who are you looking for?" ask a father.

"Find Mail's grandfather" he said.

"Oh, old man who lives here?" ask the guy.

"Yes." reply Aira.

Apparently Mail's grandfather is dead. The news made Aira quite shocked.

"Patience.." said Arlan.

Aira and Arlan left that place. They choose to walk, because they enjoy the atmosphere there.

Their steps suddenly stopped. Because a motor is stopping them. Aira knew exactly who it was. Ryan.

"Aira, please listen to me!" Ryan quickly pulled Aira's hand.

Arlan did not stay still, he again pulled Aira's hand.

"Don't touch her!" abugn.

"It's none of your business!" refute Ryan. "Aira, give me time to explain everything!"

"All is clear, Ryan." replied Aira.

"Aira, I don't love her. Really!" Ryan tried to convince Aira. "Follow me, just for a second!" said.

"Hey.., man...!" Arlan punched Ryan in the hand, like hitting a mosquito.

"Can you shut up?!!" snapped Ryan.

"Can, just so long as you don't bother Aira." Arlan replied. "He doesn't want to be in touch with you anymore."

"Whisper!" sahut Ryan's.

Whether the demon possessed Ryan, on the side of the road Ryan hit Arlan until the corner of his lips bled slightly.

"ENOUGH...!! EXCITING AirA.

" Mas.." said Aira while wiping the blood.

"Follow me, Ra!" Ryan took Aira's hand.

"I'm not going with you. Better get back to your wife!" Aira pulled her hand.

"Now we live each other. Forget it if we ever get close" he said.

"Come, mas. We're leaving!"

"...!!!" Ryan kept calling out Aira's name. Even her tears trickled as she saw Aira and Arlan entering the taxi. There was an empty taxi passing by.

At the hotel, Aira tries to treat Arlan's wounds. But Arlan refused.

"I can do it myself" he said.

Aira chose silence. And hand over the medicine box.

"When do you want to go home?" ask Arlan.

"Just mind you." replied Aira.

"Then pack up now!" Arlan's Word.

Aira according to. He tidied up his bag. Arlan kept watching him.

"Will those tears be for me one day, Aira...?!"

......................

"Suddenly as the wife of men. I don't have any taste. Being willing to marry just for the sake of family, it turns out to be painful. I saw Ryan get married.

What a great pain, God...

Am I lying to my husband, God?...

Please help me get through all this...!!"

Delete all my past. I am willing to lose my memory of my past, O God. To get rid of this pain."