The Substitute Bride of my Best Friend
The Morning Kiss

It was morning, both Zahira and Shaka were preparing to leave, Budhe Erna had prepared breakfast for them. After she finished changing clothes and cleaning her belongings, the couple went to the dining room.

“Wah, what breakfast is today Budhe?” ask Shaka.

“It is clear in front of you what are the food, why ask?” said Zahira cynically. He is still very upset over the attitude of Shaka yesterday afternoon who carried him ala bridal style.

“It would be wrong if I asked? After all, I asked Budhe not to you,” Shaka said.

“Sewot really, anyway! PMS again, huh?" cibir Zahira's.

“Loh, instead of you first who sewot yes,” reply Shaka does not want to lose.

Budhe Erna smiled then said, “Already, better Den Shaka same Ma'am Zahira eat, it's almost noon already. Later you guys even bad luck to the hospital and office." The middle-aged woman broke up a small commotion between the couple.

Zahira and Shaka nodded, they also invited Budhe to eat with them, but were refused. The priest ate, there was no chat until it was over. The two of them finally spoke up, Zahira said if he wanted to go alone, but repeatedly it was rejected by Shaka.

"Ka, I want to go to work alone. You don't need to take me."

"Yes, no problem, Ra! Anyway, I'll take you to the hospital," said Shaka. "Again, if you go alone, what will you ride? Your car is in the workshop" Shaka again feed the special fried rice made by Budhe Erna.

"Taxi online, right, a lot. I can order before I leave for work."

Shaka placed the tableware on the plate, then stared intently at Zahira. "As your husband, I don't give you permission to go alone."

Zahira stared strangely at Shaka. The more the man's attitude the more strange the husband's attitude. Sighs roughly and says, "It's up to you. I'll obey." Finally he relented because he did not want to argue with Shaka anymore.

The two of them set off in Shaka's car, along the way Shaka was unceasingly staring at Zahira. The beautiful doctor felt angry, but in his heart was pounding.

Well, why is my heart beating irregularly anyway. It could be, right, Shaka was watching the road behind the car through the rearview mirror next to me. Please deh, Ra, don't be so easy baper. Remember, Shaka's heart and love already belong to Ziva.

If you pay close attention, Zahira's face is very beautiful not to lose to Ziva. In fact, it can be said that my wife's beauty is more radiated even though she does not use thick makeup, Shaka's mind. Inwardly praise the beauty of the friend who is now consecrated as his wife.

"Ra, when I was in the hospital, I didn't want you to get close to Doctor Nizam. Remember, your status is my wife now. Your closeness to Doctor Nizam when you have become my wife will cause bad news. So, keep your distance from the man" Shaka advised his wife. Besides he does not like if Zahira is close to another man, the man also does not want any slander circulating out there saying bad things about the wife. After all, maintaining Zahira's honor and good name is her duty and responsibility as a husband.

Zahira actually objected to Shaka's request. However, be aware that what her husband is saying is true. Although their relationship is not like a married couple in general, but he has the right to maintain the dignity and good name of the family.

"alright. I'll start keeping my distance from Doctor Nizam." Shaka smiled broadly as Zahira agreed with his words. The man refocused on the road ahead.

Soon after they reach the hospital, Shaka takes Zahira to Zahira's room. They chatted for a while, then Shaka walked out of Zahira's room, but then he turned around and approached Zahira who was standing at the door of his room.

“What else?” ask Zahira.

“Lupa,” said Shaka then extended his right hand to the front of Zahira. Understanding what the man meant, the doctor kissed the back of her husband's hand.

Then, something rare happened that morning. The moment where Shaka kissed Zahira's forehead for the first time. This made Zahira surprised and blushed at once. “Well yes it works. Remember what I told you earlier,” Shaka said and left.

Shakah! zahira shouted in his heart. He looked around profitably still quiet while touching his forehead which Shaka had just frowned. The warmth of Shaka's lips still felt on the forehead.

What the hell is Jin, boy! gumam Zahira. Even so, the girl's heart was as happy as the cherry blossoms blooming in spring. Millions of butterflies flew from within his body. Then, he immediately entered his room and closed his reddened face.

Without them noticing, Nizam had noticed the two. There was jealousy in Nizam's heart. He realized he shouldn't have those feelings for Zahira, but the sense that there is can't be controlled. Secretly, he has fallen for Zahira and will attempt to get close to the girl.

Nizam approached Zahira's room, knocking on her, before long Zahira replied. Nizam went into Zahira's room. “Excuse Doctor,” says Nizam.

“Eh? Doctor Nizam. I thought there was a patient, let's sit,” said Zahira politely.

“Thank you Doc,” said Nizam then sat down.

“What's up, yes, Doctor Nizam?” ask Zahira, because Nizam doesn't usually come into his room. Do any patients need help? Usually the nurse tells us.

“Begin, Dok–“

“Haha! All right, look Ra, do you want lunch with me?” ask Nizam.

“Eh?” Zahira is confused, if she agrees Shaka will be angry with her, especially since the incident Shaka became overprotective of her.

“Why Ra?” tanya Nizam broke Zahira's daydream.

“Eh? It's nothin. But I'm sorry Doc, I can't. Shaka will come here and he will eat lunch together,” said Zahira.

“Oh? Shaka, yes,” said Nizam lethargicly.

“Sorry, yes, Doc, maybe next time,” Zahira said.

“Nothing really. Thank you, for the time, I say goodbye to my room first,” said Nizam.

“Iya, thank you also nawarin and sorry can not accept the offer,” said Zahira.

Nizam smiled then left Zahira's room with mixed feelings, annoyed, angry, disappointed, jealous, everything. "Nope, Ra!"

While Zahira felt bad for refusing Nizam's offer, how else? If he accepts it will cause havoc, Shaka will get angry and make a fuss, Zahira does not want it to happen.

Suddenly the door was knocked and make Zahira's daydreams scatter, he let the man in, it turns out the nurse who told him that it was time to visit the patient. Zahira quickly took the stethoscope and went out with the nurse to the room in the Lotus ward.

On the other hand, Shaka had just arrived at his office, he was directly facing several client case files that he would handle, some of which would be heard in recent weeks. Shaka has to study the case immediately, he focuses on looking at the files. However, even so his mind was always tucked in the name of the wife, as now he was thinking about where to eat lunch with his wife.

“At regular restaurants only times yes?” muttered.

Without him realizing that his papa Rio had already entered and noticed himself, Rio shook his head hearing the faint muttering of the child. “The Cafe, it is suitable for lunch together, it is also not far from here,” said Rio made Shaka aghast.

“Gosh! Papa since when is here?” shaka asked as she stroked his chest.

“Since you daydream,” said Rio indifferently, he then took some files on the table. “There are so many cases that you have to deal with this month,” said Rio.

“That's how, this is a sign Shaka is trusted and superior to Papa,” said Shaka while raising his eyebrows teasing the papa.

“Ehm! Goody. That's what Papa expected. You can continue Papa's responsibility to help people in need. However, remember, do not just pursue profits, but you must also use your conscience when helping others. Buy your client all-out if he's right. However, if one says wrong even though it will be a time where you feel threatened," said Rio gave a little encouragement for his beloved child.

They continued to chat about some of the cases Shaka would learn about this week.

Back in Zahira, the woman was handling some patients newly sent from IGD. He helped Nizam treat the patients for several hours. Yes there are some patients that they handle, they are also assisted by nurses when handling these patients.

The patients they were treating were victims of a fire that occurred not far from the hospital. There were about twenty-five patients they were treating, some were minor burns and some were heavy. They both look compact, Nizam is happy with the situation, not with the state of the patient, but happy to be able to spend a few hours with Zahira after a long time.

After all the patients Zahira and Nizam had rested, Zahira took a slow breath, she seemed to be exhausted. Smiling Nizam just wanted to offer to return for a meal together, Shaka suddenly comes over to Zahira.

“Good day, Ra,” said Shaka then sat down next to Zahira.

“Siang,” says Zahira.

“Capek hm?” tanya Shaka replied a nod by Zahira. “Have eaten? Here I bring you drinking water,” said Shaka.

“Not yet, thank you,” said Zahira then drank the water given by Shaka.

“Do you want me to get a pijitin?" tawar Shaka basa. "Ehm .. What if we go to your room. There we can be more freely without having to be noticed by others,” Shaka said as he glanced towards Nizam. Zahira is insensitive to Nizam's feelings, but as a man of course Shaka knows very well what is on Nizam's mind.

Shaka slowly pulls Zahira's hand and leaves.

“We'll excuse Doctor Nizam. Come,” said Zahira kindly who provoked Shaka's jealousy.

Nizam nodded his head in response.