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. Rahma slowly let go of her embrace, then grabbed Arisa's face and several times kissed Arisa's forehead.

"Sorry." Finally after a long time Rahma struggled with doubt, now the apology was spoken. Arisa nodded then kissed the mother's hand for a very long time.

"You forgive mom, don't you?" Lirih Rahma held back her tightness and sobs.

Arisa looked up and still clasped Rahma's hand. "How Aris' life would be happy if Aris didn't forgive mom. Aris's paradise is with mom. Happy Aris is also because of my mother."

Whether what angel is now incarnated into his daughter, Rahma is really lucky to have a daughter who is heartened to forgive herself which has clearly made her lonely all along. Even because of her, Arisa has some serious illnesses.

"Aris answered honestly. Do you love Rayyan?" Arisa fell silent, even stopping her crying. Her tears felt suddenly dry instantly, and her face suddenly became nervous. Arisa shook her head violently with a serious look.

"No ma... Aris doesn't love Aray." His reply held a puddle of water on his eyelids.

"Honestly Aris. Mama doesn't want to make any more mistakes." Firmly Rahma grabbed both shoulders of Arisa.

"really. Aris has not forgotten Rama. And was not Aris betrothed to Bayu's brother? Aris and Aray are just one classmate. There is no bond other than friends between us ma.." explained Arisa again.

"Don't lie, son. My mom never taught me to lie. If you love Rayyan, you'll cancel Rayyan and Raisa's match, no matter what." Again Arisa shook her head violently and grabbed Rahma's hand.

"No ma. don't... Aris has no feelings for Aray. Really am. Aris is close to Aray only because Aris feels Aray like Rama. Aris is not dating Aray. We're just close." Arisa said again with convincing.

"Aris..."

"Aris please ma. don't cancel Rais and Aray's match. Rais loves Aray. Aris knows it ma. sorry because Aris is close to Aray. Aris is just jealous, mama loves Rais so much. Aris just wants Rais to feel the same way. But. but now Aris will not approach Aray again. Aris promise ma..."

"Stop Aris. Mama knows you and Rayyan love each other. Why do you insist on hurting your own heart."

"Aris..." Arisa lowered her head by continuing to wipe her wet cheeks.

"Aris... Are you nosebleed again?" Rahma asked half-screaming and grabbed Arisa's face in panic.

"Call Dimas ya.." persuaded Rahma later.

"No ma... Aris is fine. It's just hot inside."

"No Aris. Mama's afraid if there's anything on you."

"No ma.. serious said the doctor, Aris' condition has improved. Now Aris is just hot inside."

"Don't make you worry..." Arisa just smiled in response to her mother's words. It feels really happy right now. Towards her birthday, now Arisa can feel the warmth even though just hugging mama and feel the warmth of the attention of mama.

"Ma.." said Arisa hesitantly.

"Yes? Why son?"

"Can Aris ask for something.?" Ask in lethargy. Rahma just frowned trying to guess what Arisa wanted.

"Can mom accompany Aris tomorrow."

"Where are you going?"

"Only at home. But Aris wants to spend time with her mom alone. It's okay just a day tomorrow. After that, you can ignore Aris again. Not given a gift is okay ma. it's even if mama wants to accompany Aris." Rahma was stunned to hear the princess' simple wish. But who would have thought that was considered simple was Arisa's greatest desire so far. Rahma rubbed Arisa's hair gently while smiling.

"Aren't you going to be bored with your mom all day?" Arisa shook her head to find the mother's question.

"If you are bored, Aris can take you for a walk or shopping. Aris has savings to buy what you want." Now it was Rahma's turn to shake her head in response to Arisa's words.

"No son. Don't wear it." Rahma sighed deeply before continuing her speech. "alright. Tomorrow mama will be with you." Rahma continued with a smile. Instantly, Arisa's face became radiant. Arisa then smiles happily and hugs Rahma tightly.

"Yes promise? Mama didn't lie, did she?" And at once also the look of Rahma's face became sad. The look in her eyes became faint and did not answer Arisa's question.

"Ma... does my mom mind my request?" Asked Arisa who took off her embrace from Rahma.

"No. Mama doesn't mind. After all it is natural that mother and son spend time together."

"That's just my mom's opinion. But my opinion is different. It was one of my biggest dreams that might be hard to achieve. I even call it the goal and purpose of life. Am I not normal? Making my togetherness and motherhood is an aspiration. I don't know. But I'm glad you're willing to accompany me tomorrow." Arisa muttered who kept putting on a smile.

"Yes, now go in and sleep. The night wind is not good for your health." Arisa nodded enthusiastically in response to Rahma's invitation.

"Your food is spent." Rahma said when she looked at the food in front of her.

"Yes ma..." Rajuk Arisa then gobbled up her food and rushed into the room. Arisa took some medicine before she lay down on the bed.

Rahma looked at Arisa who is now undergoing self-recovery. Rahma compared the recovery of Arisa who lived alone, with Raisa who she always accompanied at all times.

"Mama's sad?" Asked Arisa who looked in wonder at Rahma who looked at him with pity and still sat on the edge of the bed grabbed Arisa's hand which was now lying down.

"Aris will not leave my mother. Aris will always be with mom." Arisa said with confidence. Rahma was stunned and grabbed Arisa's face and kissed her forehead again.

"Mama's really proud of you. Sorry son. You should hate mama." Arisa shook her head violently to find Rahma's words.

"No ma. Where could Aris hate mama. Aris never hated mama." Rahma was more moved by the greatness of Arisa's heart which was so sincere.

"Yes already.you're sleeping." Arisa nodded then lay down with a radiant face.

Rahma smiled and then covered Arisa up to her waist, then moved and took the plate that she had brought a moment ago. Rahma's gaze was immediately fixed on the two gift boxes on Arisa's dresser.

"Have you given him a present?" Rahma muttered then turned to Arisa who had closed her eyes. Remembering the words of bi Ina the other day that Arisa likes a lot because of her good heart. So no wonder if there is someone who gives an early gift before his birthday. Rahma smiled thinly without wanting to know who the gift was from.

Rahma came down and passed Tio who was about to enter her room. Tio glared when he saw the plate in Rahma's hand. He thought that Rahma was from Raisa's room.

"Raisa's on hunger strike?" Tio asked who was holding the doorknob and was reluctant to open it and refused to look at the mother.

"No... Rais had eaten. Aris is on strike. Maybe if you don't go to her room, Aris won't eat until tomorrow." Rahma replied that walking past Tio just like that. Tio fell silent and sighed deeply a few times. Look at Arisa's room, then at the dining room. Tio then entered the room with a sense of wonder in his mind.

Yugito sat leaning against the bed while reading a book about business.

"The words of the mang Ujang were Aris to the tomb of Rama." Yugito said as Rahma entered the room.

"Then?" Rahma asked who was sitting near Yugito.

"This is the second year Aris left Rama, right?" Ask Yugito again.

"I think so."

"How about tomorrow we celebrate their birthday outside?" Yugito closed the book and asked enthusiastically.

"It just so happens that tomorrow Aris wants me to accompany her all day. Mas.. do you think if you just eat out, it's too simple. What's more, seeing that our relationship and Aris have improved, it feels like I want to give you something more special." Rahma said in a sluggish stare.

"What if we just announce Aris and Rayyan's relationship?"

"How about Oma Galuh?. He will be against our decision. And that will affect the shares that Mr. Halim gave us first."

"It would happen if the son's family broke his promise right? Try calling Danu. If we talk back, maybe.."

"No ma... Oma Galuh is harder than the late Mr. Halim."

"Then how did you... Aris and Rayyan love each other. I don't want Aris to be sad because of us anymore. We've had enough of him to be lonely for all these years."

"We just pray. I hope there's a way out."

"I love Aris mas, but Rais is also my daughter."

"Yes I understand. I love them too."

. Arisa was asleep in her dream, her brows furrowed like she was feeling uneasy. Arisa woke up when she felt a touch on her forehead.

"Sister." Arisa's squealing touched her chest slowly.

"You dreaming?" Tio asked looking fixedly at Arisa's face. Arisa nodded lethargicly in response to Tio's question.

"Rama's Dream?" But Arisa is getting lethargic with Tio's question. Arisa shook her head and went back to lying down with a sad face.

"Why is my brother here?" Tanya Arisa pulled her blanket up to her neck due to the cold.

"Happy birthday" said Tio who moved then took a cake with candles embedded in the numbers 1 and 2 which were arranged into numbers 12. Arisa puffed her cheeks in annoyance when she saw the candle. Arisa turned her head to the wall clock in her room which had shown at 1 p.m.

"What face is that?" Tio pinched Arisa's cheek with anxiety. Arisa then hugged Tio tightly.

"Ehhh cry again." Ejek Tio

"Thank you brother." Arisa Whine.

"Is there anything you want?" Tanya Tio then.

"Change the candle." Whine Arisa again. Tio laughed then changed the position of the candle to 21.

"There again?" Tio asked with a serious face.

"May Aray and Raisa's match continue." Lirih Arisa then blew the candle in front of her.

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