The Tainted Sanctity
Chapter 2 Forbidden Love (Poor Raihan and Aisyah)

Raihan still remembered their mother who had left Raihan and Aisyah as children.

Flash back 17 years ago :

At that time Raihan was 7 years old, but he had to fight to support his biological sister named Aisyah who was then only 1 year old.

Raihan and Aisyah live together because they both just lost their father who died of a heart attack. The miracle is the cause of their father died because he knew that his beloved wife had been having an affair with her own neighbor and the Wife chose to run away with her affair.

Raihan who has understood the words of people who talk about the ugliness of his mother feels angry so that it grows resentment in the heart of Raihan.

Aisyah from the morning continued to cry because she was still breastfeeding, so she continued to look for the whereabouts of her mother.

Raihan finally washed the rice that stayed a little more then took the laundry water to cook and used as a substitute for milk for Aisyah, because usually their father always did that when he did not have money to buy milk, because all this time his mother was always wandering and rarely at home.

"Ade don't cry yes, now Raihan's sister who will be the Mother and Father for Aisyah," said Raihan by holding the small body of Aisyah who was still crying.

Raihan decides to break his piggy bank so he can buy milk and baby porridge for Aisyah, because their late father's family was upset with the birth mother of Raihan and Aisyah who had caused their father both to die, until finally they only brought the body of Imron (Father of Raihan and Aisha ) to be buried without regard to the fate of the two innocent Children.

Raihan decided to immediately buy Milk for Aisyah who was still crying, and with great difficulty Raihan hooked the pullcloth on her back so that Aisyah would not fall from her carrier.

"Excuse me Mom, I want to buy milk, baby porridge, same rice," said Raihan by giving coins he had not been able to count because Aisyah continued to cry.

"Lho, why does Aisyah Raihan, how does it cry?" tanya Bu Inah, the owner of the stall as well as Raihan's neighbor.

"Aisyah seems to be thirsty Mom, because since the departure of Mother yesterday, Aisyah has not suckled," replied Raihan.

"What kind of mother is the Neti to the heart of leaving her own biological child, especially Aisyah is still breastfeeding. What a pity your fate, still a child must live without the love of Mom and Dad. Raihan should just save the money for your daily needs, this is the same rice Mother for you to cook, the same milk and baby porridge also for Aisyah," said Bu Inah by giving a bag of scrapes containing foodstuffs to Raihan and returning Raihan's coins.

"Thank you very much Mom for all the kindness, but I'm here to shop not to beg, because you said the hand above was better than the hand below" Raihan said.

"You good son of Raihan, Mother does not regard you as a beggar at all, but Mother intends to give alms, nor should we refuse the fortune," said Bu Inah gave understanding to Raihan.

Little Raihan seemed to think then he nodded and smiled.

"Then Raihan pamit used to want to cook Mom, pity Aisyah must have been hungry too. Once again thank you very much for the kindness of Mother, may Allah SWT repay her," said Raihan who was in Amini by Bu Inah. Raihan also said goodbye to Bu Inah and then said Salam.

By holding his shoulder that feels sore because he has to hold Aisyah which is quite heavy for Children of the age of Raihan and also tote a pocket of friction given by Bu Inah, Raihan stepped foot into his home.

During his life Mr. Imron was a good and responsible husband, but Neti who always felt less with the gift of Mr. Imron who was only a traveling Meatball trader, was, it always demands a lot to pay for cosmetics and also credit items. Until finally Neti reunited with her ex-boyfriend and neighbor Neti who had become a successful businessman in the City, and Neti finally cheated then run away with the Man.

Little Aisyah who saw the tears on Raihan's cheek just wiped it using her tiny hands, as if Aisyah knew if her sister was sad.

"Thank you Ayesha, I promise I will not starve Ayesha, now Ayesha sits down first yes, I want to make milk for Ayesha," Raihan said by lowering Ayesha from her sling.

After Raihan gave milk to Aisyah, Aisyah immediately fell asleep so Raihan rushed to cook rice and eggs given by Bu Atun.

Fortunately, Raihan always saw his Father who cooked rice and side dishes every day for them, because his mother's work was just dressing up every day, so even though Raihan's age was still small, Raihan's age was still small, but he was already able to do the usual work done by adults.

An hour later the rice was ripe, and Raihan had finished frying an omelet for him and brewing baby porridge for Aisyah.

"Thank God, we can finally eat today. Thank you God for the blessings and gifts You have given," said Raihan by eating while feeding Aisha.

Tonight Raihan passed by staying up late, because Aisyah who continued to wake up because she wanted to suckle, so that Raihan fell asleep by holding Aisyah in his lap.

Adhan Fajr had been heard reverberating, Raihan also woke up and put Aisyah on the bed. Since childhood, Raihan has been educated to carry out his duties as a Muslim by his father so that Raihan is always obedient in carrying out worship.

"It is better that today I should find a job in order to make money for us to eat, but who would hire a child, not to mention that I have to look after Aisyah. Am I just starting a wreck, huh? quite right I can scavenge by holding Aisyah, you also said that we should not beg to steal the same, but if mulung would be okay," muttered Raihan.

Finally, after Raihan cooked the remaining rice fried rice yesterday, Raihan rushed to breakfast and fed Aisyah with baby porridge that she had previously brewed, then Raihan also bathed Aisyah first before the two of them went to scavenge the wreckage to the landfill.

This year Raihan should have entered Primary School, but because no one takes care of all his needs and Aisyah, Raihan chose to work and take care of Aisyah.

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During these five years, Raihan slammed his bones to meet all of Aisyah's needs even though he had to be a construction worker. All work will always Raihan do whatever is important halal and can meet the needs of his sister who is currently going to enter Primary School.

"Sister, it's best that Aisyah doesn't have to go to school, sorry Brother has to keep fighting for money for Aisyah, so now it's Aisyah's turn to help Brother work, brother work, Aisyah can be a dishwasher or a lot of junk food," said Aisyah who is currently sleeping on Raihan's lap.

"De, Aisyah does not have to think about the cost of the School, which is important Aisyah's spirit of learning, not like Big Brother who can not read and write," said Raihan by stroking Aisyah's hair.

"Then Aisyah will study diligently at School, so that later she can teach you to read as nulis. oh yes Brother, is your mother still alive? why did you leave us?" ask Aisyah.

"Aisha doesn't have to ask the woman anymore, because for Brother she's been dead since she left us both."