Trapped By The Devil
Saving the Time Bomb

“Devni..” Raka stroked Davina's sleeping head in the guest room, her parents' house. He didn't expect Davina to be waiting for him here last night. He should have taken the time to contact Davina. At least Davina can go home, not wait for him all night.

But Creature's problem yesterday was so urgent that he couldn't think of anything more. His face was currently looking haggard and extremely regretful.

“Hm?” Davina woke up as soon as she heard Raka's voice.

“Sorry I woke you up. But I really messed up last night can't go home.”

“Where are you going?”

“Di kosan Julia aja kok.”

“There's Albert?”

“No. Albert again went with his parents.”

Davina was silent, her face changed.

“So, you're alone with another girl like?”

Raka jerks.

“Devni, we work! Not weird!" Raka's voice sounded high. He's offended. Because...who would want to spend his birthday working last night? If only Julia could do it alone, she would not have bothered to wait.

Davina automatically closed her mouth. She regrets having accused Raka of being a no-no, surely she sounds like a crazy woman who is too possessive of her partner.

Seeing Davina silent, Raka became introspective. He sighed.

"I'm sleep-deprived. Sorry for the emotion." Her voice softened.

Davina also softened.

"Yes, you sleep first."

"I won't be able to sleep if you're still angry."

Davina observed Raka's tired face. This man had just had his birthday last year and was instead facing a considerable problem. Last night he was trying to solve that problem. Maybe it's better that Davina doesn't punish Raka today.

"I'm not angry anymore." Davina finally decided to hide her feelings.

"Really?"

Davina nodded.

"Thanks, Devni."

"Yes, you're sleeping."

Raka also laid down next to Davina, then hugged her.

"Okay, I'm sleeping" he said.

"You slept in another room, Ka. Not delicious. What if Mama Nay or Papa Azel come in later?" ask Davina.

"Devni, I'm so sleepy." Raka was already muttering, unclear. Left lying down for a few seconds, he had even started snoring subtly.

So, Davina let Raka sleep next to her. He could not ignore the fact that he himself was still feeling very sleepy. He just arrived from Paris. His sleep was also not calm because he waited for Raka. She desires a good sleep today.

He also closed his eyes.

Just five minutes...

Think Davina.

In an instant, he was also already dissolved in his sleep.

Shortly after, Nayla and Azel appear, opening the room door. Intended to take Raka and Davina for breakfast and at least celebrate Raka's birthday, even though it was too late. However, they were stunned to see that Davina and Raka were already fast asleep.

"Aw!" Nayla holds her chest. Touched to see the face of his son who looks peaceful while hugging Davina. Nayla is always moved by the way Raka loves Davina.

Azel smiled at Nayla, "When do you see Satan being an angel?"

Nayla slapped her husband's shoulder, "That's our son!"

"Sometimes it's like a Dajjal's son."

Nayla laughed softly.

"Come, out! Give them some privacy" Azel said.

"Is it okay? Men can't be trusted." Nayla grimaces.

"Nay, they're big. I can tell what's good for themselves."

Nayla breathed. This is the heart of every parent. Want to ban, but he knows his son is an adult to determine his own attitude. For if we quote the words of Kahlil Gibran in his poem ‘Your son does not belong to you’...

Give them your love, please,

but don't give your thoughts, though,

for they have their own mind.

Then…

Nayla surrendered, so she complied with her husband. They're out of that room immediately. Letting your kids sleep a little longer.

***

Raka woke up a few hours later. He watched Davina who was still asleep, stroke her cheeks for a while.

Finally, he got out of bed. He needs to see his parents. Once he arrived, he just greeted and asked where Davina was. Once he found out his girlfriend was sleeping in the living room, he went to see Davina.

As soon as he saw his parents on the sofa in the living room, he immediately sat on the floor, in front of Nayla. Then put his head on his mother's lap.

And as Nayla always does on Raka's birthday, she rests her hands on Raka's head, closing her eyes while saying a prayer in her own heart.

Without the need to hear the contents of her mother's prayer, Raka closed her eyes and also just said Amen in her heart. Because he knew, whatever the mother prayed for was the best for him.

After the prayer was over, Nayla's hand moved again to stroke Raka's head.

“Still, Ma.”

“Get year even work, heh?!” Azel.

Raka grimacing.

“Happy birthday, Ka.” Azel patted Raka's shoulder. He was actually quite proud of his son. At a fairly young age, Raka found her own dream, even earning her own income. Although he gave many facilities to Raka, his son did not even abuse the privilege he gave.

“Still, Pa.”

“You haven't blown a candle at all huh?” ask Nayla.

“Iya.” Cengengesan.

“Davina still sleeping?”

“Still.”

“Biarin aja. What a pity, new from Paris, a trip of dozens of hours for a surprise love to you. Uh, even left at work.”

Raka grimaced again.

“Udah apologize?”

“Udah, Pa.”

Azel.

“Later if he's awake, let's say yes. Create nyenengin Davina aja.”

“Iya, Pa.”

They were quiet after that. Raka is quite grateful both her parents love Davina as much as she does.

***

Davina woke up a while after Raka. He was so shocked that he fell asleep much longer than he should have. Especially when he realized that Raka was no longer on his side. He curses himself even more when he sees the clock on his phone. It's two o'clock in the afternoon??? Sleeping or dying before???

Davina also tidied up, then immediately went out.

Raka smiled ignorantly as soon as she realized Davina's presence.

“Hey, sleeping beauty! Wake up?” Raka nyengir's.

Davina grumbling.

Sounded a gasp.

Raka and Davina turned to the origin of the voice. Azel and Nayla were both crying.

“Papa sama why?” asked Raka, thinking she was being teased.

Nayla bobbles while shaking hands, “What's wrong. Mama just realized you are your Papa son!”

Azel was just smiling.

Raka grimaced, her parents did like nostalgia themselves.

“Come, we celebrate Raka's birthday, Dav,” said Nayla, while embracing Davina.

“Sorry Davina overslept like a dead man yes, Ma.” Davina scratched her head.

“Yeah, you sleep until tomorrow as well Mama understand, Dav. You are still jetlag.”

Davina just nodded.

They walked to the dining table. Nayla takes out Raka's birthday cake and sticks a candle to light.

They sing for a while, and Raka blows out the candle.

“Happy birthday.” Nayla and Azel again gave a greeting and a hug to Raka.

Raka did not reply, only returning the embrace of her parents while giving thanks in her heart. At this new age, both parents are healthy and happy.

After that, he turned to Davina. Nayla and Azel immediately came out of the dining room to give them time to chat.

Raka embraces Davina.

“Happy birthday! Once again..”

“Thank you, Devni.”

Raka let go of her embrace after a while.

“I can buy you dinner to apologize?” ask Raka.

Davina nodded.

Raka again thanked in his heart that his Davina did not prolong yesterday's problems.

Raka's phone that was lying down just like that suddenly clinked. From the pop up screen, Davina could see that it was Julial who sent the message to Raka.

Jules: So hectic yesterday until forgetfulness. Happy birthday, Ka! Wish you all the best.

Davina just shut up. Raka herself had already grabbed her phone to reply to the message.

Davina immediately walked out of the room without Raka noticing. He tried to think clearly, putting aside his uneasiness.

Davina forgot…

That time bomb could explode at any time.

***

Does anyone know why Azel and Nayla laughed when Raka said that? Hidhi. Sorry if this episode there is a sweet look Nayla and Azel, the author again misses the same hehe.