The Substitute Bride of my Best Friend
Khairan Delvin Arsalan and Mayumi Keina

After a grueling struggle, finally the twins were born into the world safely without any shortcomings. Same with my mom, Zahira. A beautiful woman is like an Angel in good condition even though her energy is drained to give birth to two twins, the fruit of her love with her husband.

The firstborn male is named Khairan Delvin Arsalan, which means brave boy who always does good with wisdom. While the youngest, named Mayumi Keina. Zahira and Shaka hope that their youngest daughter will become someone who has true beauty and her life is always filled with prosperity. It might even bring prosperity to those around it.

"Hello, Papa's son. You're a handsome fellow anyway." Shaka rubbed his first child's soft cheeks like cotton. Unknowingly, Shaka shed tears because he still did not expect if he had become a father of an adorable little baby.

Rayyan, who was standing next to her best friend's daughter-in-law, replied, "Of course it's handsome. You don't see how my daughter looks? Only a fool would think that Rara is not beautiful. The proof is that you can beat one of the best doctors in this hospital. If it wasn't for Rara being beautiful, you wouldn't have done that, would you?" said the man while squinting his eyes.

Shaka grinned at the thought of what happened a few months ago. At that time he was being burned by the fire of jealousy until the fire burned his own body.

"Yes, Dad. I'm so fucking bucin, I don't want a single guy to have Rara." That's what Shaka is doing right now. Everything Rayyan said was true. Najma Zahira, the woman is indeed a natural beauty even without a thick polish.

"Eat him, don't ever waste my daughter if she doesn't want to be taken by another man. My daughter is close to perfect, so even if you wish her a lot of other men would accept my daughter with all her flaws."

"Dad just calm down, I can't possibly waste Rara again. Especially now that there are Allan and Mayumi so I will never leave my wife and children." Shaka promised himself that he would not do the same stupidity as before. He loves, loves and protects Zahira at all times.

While the men were talking on the sofa, a pair of mothers and children were clutching on the patient's bed. They both seem to be in a big conversation. Arumi repeatedly thanked because his beloved daughter managed to give birth to his two grandchildren safely.

"Alhamdulillah, Ra, Mommy was worried when Shaka sent a message and told you that you want to be born. Mom and Dad came straight here after the surgery." Arumi accompanied her beloved daughter who was giving breast milk to her daughter who was female.

A little baby was in the arms of the mother. Mayumi, that baby call seemed so voraciously suckling with both eyes closed. Her petite fingers are occasionally frowned upon by Zahira as proof of her love for the baby.

"I'm sorry for making Mom and Dad worry about me. I didn't know that Shaka told you when I was in the action room. I thought Shaka would tell you after I gave birth to the Twins."

Arumi massaged slowly Zahira's legs which are currently busy giving ASI. "Here, don't think about it. Most importantly, right now you are focusing on Allan and Mayumi. If you need help, do not hesitate to ask for help Mother and Mama-in-law you. We are ready to help whenever you need."

"Oh yeah by the way, have you told your Mama and Papa-in-law? Do not let your mother-in-law protest because she got this good news late. Mother does not want if until your mother-in-law sulks like before, when Mother and Father forget to tell her about the 4 monthly event. But luckily your mother-in-law only asked Dad to rub his stomach which was pregnant with Shaka."

That instant also Arumi giggled amusedly when remembering events in the past. It is not expected that there will be funny moments that can be remembered for the rest of his life. It became a historic story for all of them.

Zahira also giggled so much so. A little shock was successful in making Mayumi squirm in the arms of the mother.

Arumi looked at her daughter's face that looked exhausted, but also exuded happiness at the same time. "Rini is not only the best in-law but also the best friend. He is always there when you need him. Be a loyal listener and always support whatever your decision if it is best for me."

Next to Zahira's hand touched the back of Arumi's hand, then rubbed it gently. "Mother's right. Mama Rini is the best."

"I've asked Shaka to call Mama and Papa. They immediately booked the fastest ticket to return to Indonesia. Maybe it's on its way now."

***

"Ma, relax. Don't panic like that! Soon we reach Jakarta," Rio reprimanded when he saw Rini several times knocking on the plane window using the back of the index finger hand.

Rio and Rini are currently on their way back to Indonesia. The couple had been in Singapore for five days, taking a week off to spend time together to celebrate their 32nd wedding anniversary. However, only five days in the country famous for the Merlion Statue, they got the news that the favorite daughter-in-law had just given birth to the Twins. Hearing the news, the two agreed to return to Indonesia even though the holiday period was still two days.

Rini clucked irritably while leaning her back on the back of the plane seat violently. "How can you calm down, Pa. I can't wait to see my two grandchildren, but the plane is slow. The pilot's catapult-worthy snail."

"Mama wonder, why they do not increase the speed so that we come to Jakarta as soon as possible. Kan if quickly arrived, they can also rest longer," continued Rini put on a pouting face.

Rio sighed harshly. The head shook to hear Rini's words that sounded unreasonable.

"Ma, the pilot and co-pilot have adjusted the speed of the aircraft to the flight schedule of all aircraft in the air. Can't just dong they raise the speed of the plane. What if there is an accident due to a landing schedule that does not fit the specified agenda? It could be dangerous."

Rio touched Rini's shoulder. "Papa knows you'd want to see Allan and Mayumi as soon as possible. However, saying the pilots and co-pilots who served with the designation 'lelet', is not a commendable act. If they hear, how? They must have been offended and felt his efforts were not appreciated. You can complain, but don't hurt the feelings of others. Remember, they're carrying dozens of lives on this plane. If it's rash then it's fatal."

"Would you sleep or read a magazine, Papa believes time does not feel spinning and unwittingly we arrive at the destination safely."

"Yes too, yeah. Why didn't I think of it before" Rini murmured. "I want to read a magazine if so." Without wasting time, Rini took out the magazine from her handbag hoping that her thoughts that continued to be fixed on Zahira and her two grandchildren could be distracted for a while.

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