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. Sarah lay back after she took the medicine that only left 2 times consumption again. He sighed deeply after the aunt came out of his room. Again, he stared fixedly at the sky room longing for the presence of Arisa by his side. He did not know why until this he missed a child that most people would probably hate.

"Mom." Said auntie disperse her daydream.

"Why auntie didn't tell Reza she wasn't there..."

"But ma'am.. This is a guest for mom.."

"Yes already. Just tell me I don't want to be disturbed."

"But ma'am...."

"Bi. If auntie's still talking, I don't hesitate to fire auntie right now." He really couldn't help his patience.

"Did you hate Aris until you didn't want to see Aris again? And since when did you become a temprament like this?" Sarah is very angry, slowly he turned his face towards the voice, where Arisa is now standing in the doorway with a smile so sweet.

"Daughter..my child.." she immediately went up and tried to stand up. Although staggered, Sarah still forced herself to approach Arisa.

"Mother.don't force." Arisa immediately ran over to Sarah and Sarah who could not resist her longing embraced Arisa so tightly.

"Why did you just meet your mother?"

"Sorry mother... Aris hasn't seen mom yet. Yesterday Aris had to work so that my father's company didn't go bankrupt. Aris hope you understand. And why didn't you tell Aris that you were sick?"

"Mother is not sick, son. Tuh... You see? Mother is not sick." He took off his embrace and seriously convinced Arisa.

"Mother don't be. Aris knows you're dizzy, right?"

"No. mama's serious. Seeing you, mommy suddenly healed. Is this what you call a longing disease?" Arisa only smiled thinly while staring at the pale face of her stepmother and felt her body still trembling weakly.

"Have you eaten? Want to make your favorite food?" Arisa immediately shook her head and rejected Sarah's offer.

"No mother. Nay! Aris can do it himself. Mother just rest."

"No-no. Mommy's okay, baby. What do you want to eat?" And, Arisa increasingly teary-eyed comparing the attitude of Sarah and her biological mother.

"Mother.. thank you yes.. already want to accept Aris."

"What did you say? You are indeed the daughter of my dear mother." Hearing that, Arisa is getting touched and she can no longer hold back from hugging Sarah.

. "Miss to aunt Sarah's house. It was likely that the Princess was already there by now. Than the lady here, Reza will not see the lady again. He's on a lot of schedule today." Said Zain who met Raisa on Reza's orders.

"Hey brother... How close are you to my sister?" Zain frowned at Raisa's question.

"Well, I don't care how close. But I assure you, never expect Aris to like you. Because his heart is only for Rayyan." He firmly stared intently at Zain who returned his gaze flatly.

"Sorry miss. Me and my daughter are just coworkers and neighbors. After all, the one I love is Nadhira, not Princess."

"Arissa. Her name is Arisa." Again, Raisa's speech was so firm and as if unbalanced with her beautiful and sweet face that should have a gentle and graceful attitude. However, Zain felt that Raisa's leadership spirit was more domineering than her meekness.

"Yes miss. Im sorry. But, her name is already known as Princess Fandhiya, the younger sister of the leader of this company. Not Arisa Fandhiya, who has been titled the youngest daughter of the Son family. Once again I tell you, you should go to aunt Sarah's house and have a good talk directly with the Princess, oh sorry I mean Arisa." And, still staring intently, Raisa passed out of the room leaving a tightness in Zain's chest. Zain managed his sudden gasping breath and it felt like something was piercing his heart.

"You're right, Raisa. The princess will not open her heart to me. Because his love was only for Rayyan, and I didn't have a chance to take his heart." Zain said, still calming himself down.

. "How's Daf? Has my schedule been cleared this week?" Rayyan asked by tapping her finger on the table.

"It has. You can go to Bandung. But I suggest you tomorrow, because today you have to see Oma first." Daffa answered by looking at his iPad.

"alright. Please prepare everything." Rayyan leaned back with a sad gaze staring fixedly at the ceiling of the room.

"Why did you go Risa? Raisa and I have everything ready to propose to you. If it's because of Michelle, you can't get jealous easily, right? And even with Raisa, you're having a hard time knowing that our relationship is just a friend and that we're probably going to be in-laws." Rayyan murmured, remembering a preparation for the proposal that he would make when Oma was discharged from the hospital. The preparation was arranged by Raisa and Fariz, because the place used is Fariz mall. Diana who may have finished designing a dress for Arisa at this time must feel disappointed because of the departure of Arisa herself. But given Diana's gentle and irritable attitude, maybe the disappointment was replaced with worry because Arisa who suddenly left.

"This is. Because Aris left, my work increased." Inner Daffa sighed heavily for a moment.

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. Raisa gets out of the car after she reaches Sarah's yard. Mang Asep who thought it was Arisa also without hesitation let Raisa in. Politely Raisa slowly stepped foot into the living room and she was stunned to see the togetherness of Sarah and her twin sister.

"If you say it's bad, will you accept your mother's criticism?"

"But at least you're honest."

"You want to get married? Your cooking is salty." Sarah laughed with a small laugh. The aunt who saw the sight was moved because Sarah's health had really improved drastically when Arisa came.

"Bi. aunt ah who cooks. The salty princess continues." He sat down next to Sarah.

"The mother said. Let the mother cook." Again, Arisa shook her head in response to Sarah.

"Had the Princess said too, mother still has to rest. No cooking shows. Later hit by a knife and wound, keep saying it's okay when it hurts, keep seeing the blood so dizzy, keep fainting, who bothers? Mang Asep is..." Sarah slowly laughed and then burst out in response to Arisa's words that had no pause. He then rubbed the rough face of Arisa who kept mocking him.

"Keep on. If you're vengeful, your mother says Put. Don't do this. Who do you learn this from? Hmmmm?"

"Yes from my mother...."

"Well... Why mother?"

"Sir Reza too. He's a man but he's as chatty as a woman." Cetusus who was still unaware of the presence of Raisa who was staring witnessed Arisa who was so different.

"Hasshaii..." Reza let out a heavy sigh as her nose suddenly felt itchy.

"You all right?" Ask Zain.

"No. My nose is the problem." Reza replied, refocusing on reading the report from his secretary.

"Something's talking about me." Inner Reza further narrowed his eyes.!

. "Mother want a drink?" Ask Arisa who got up and took the water on the table. As she turned around, Arisa shocked to drop the glass she was holding.

"Non... Miss is okay?" Pekik Bibi who immediately grabbed the body of Arisa who was sculpting and then picked up the broken glass around Arisa's feet.

"Daughter... Why are you?" Sarah went and approached Arisa.

"Ra-rais.." - She was stammered. Raisa only smiled faintly then waved at Arisa. How did Raisa know Arisa was there? And as she remembers, Raisa doesn't know about this house. Only Tio and his father knew. Thought Arisa was growing more and more in disbelief that the one standing far in front of her was Raisa. Sarah immediately followed Arisa's gaze as if she did not want to blink and did not intend to turn her gaze away. He was also surprised to see the exact same girl with Arisa in his house. His heart suddenly agitated at the thought of whether Raisa was with her family to pick up Arisa? It feels like he will be more devastated now if it is true that Raisa will return to bring Arisa home.

"Aris.. i.." Raisa had not yet had time to continue her words, Arisa rushed to Raisa immediately and pulled her hand out of the house.

"Why are you here?" Jerky Arisa.

"I'm looking for you."

"Did brother Tio know? Does mama know? Do you know?" Raisa fell silent then shook her head slowly while bowing her gaze.

"Why Rais? Didn't I tell you a long time ago, if I go, you don't go. Or mom and dad will worry about you."

"Think of yourself Aris. You think mom and dad aren't worried about you? They're also-"

"When? When was Mom worried about me? When I was sick, Rais. My mom never treated me like you. Mama never expected my presence."

"No Aris. You misunderstood. Mom loves you very much."

"alright. If I misunderstand you, I ask you. Rais, did you ever slap you?" Raisa just fell silent, her tongue could not answer. True, he was never treated harshly by Rahma all his life.

"No, right? By dad? Not too, right? So have you come to any conclusions as to why I left the building you call home? Rais. This is my home. This is where I get the affection I've been expecting from my mother. Mama can't give me attention and affection, here I get it from mom. Though without a father, Reza's sister is also capable of making me feel protected."

"Is that why you're leaving?" Raisa asked trying to ascertain the truth.

"It's not just that." Replied Arisa turned her face away because she could not look Raisa in the eye directly if she remembered Rayyan's face.

"One more thing I want to ask." He said then with a momentary sigh.

"You still love Rayyan?."

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