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. Arisa kneaded her temple and stopped then clasped her chest firmly. His body seemed to be getting tilted and, bugh his head hit the chest of someone who held him back so as not to fall. Arisa looked at who was holding her.

"Daffa.." - Arisa turned her eyes back to another direction.

"You all right?" Daffa asked looking fixedly at Arisa who was trying to get away from him. His body staggered and almost fell back.

"Ish.. be careful.. You're tired, aren't you?" Tanya Daffa helped Arisa to the bed.

"You're sweating Aris." Daffa rubbed Arisa's forehead which was covered in cold sweat.

"Daf.. Can you get the medicine on the table?" Lirih Arisa pointed at the table that she was now behind. Daffa quickly took the medicine that Arisa asked for along with the water that had been served in a glass.

Arisa opened the medicine parcels one by one and began to swallow them.

"Daf. if you come out, please close the door. I want to sleep." Arisa said slowly away from Daffa who was still silent in her place.

"Change clothes first. You won't sleep comfortably if you're still wearing that dress." Daffa is still in his position. Arisa just nodded then walked slowly towards the closet and picked up a set of her sleeping pajamas. Arisa passes to the locker room but Daffa reluctantly moves from where she stands. His worry was now greater than his jealousy.

Until Arisa returns in her pajamas, Arisa is surprised that Daffa is still in her room.

"Why is he still here? What if someone misunderstands?" Pekik Arisa walked quickly and pushed Daffa's body out of her room. Arisa was about to close the door but Daffa's hand held back to keep the door open and Arisa was still in front of her.

"You're asking 'what if someone else misunderstands?' That's not gonna happen. Because Tio's brother told me to catch up with you. But I wanted to ask you. What if something happens to you if I leave while you're in this state?"

"I'm fine Daf. Thank you for worrying about me. And I'm sorry, I don't want Aray to misunderstand you." Daffa was silent to Arisa's words. Daffa smiled in frustration then rubbed his face rough.

"alright. Sorry to bother you. But before that, I want to talk to you." Arisa let go of her grip on the doorknob with a suddenly agitated heart. Her heart beat violently as Daffa got closer to her and a warm 'cup' landed on Arisa's forehead.

"Happy birthday. Sorry I just said it. It's a gift for you, and I'm sorry I can't give you anything more than this. And I hope you realize that it's not just Rayyan who loves you. Thank you for giving me the chance to be by your side." Say Daffa by giving a small box wrapped in a dry flower decoration. Arisa was shocked to hear Daffa's words. Somehow Arisa felt as if every word that Daffa uttered was like a farewell. Arisa was silent unable to answer or respond to anything. Daffa smiled so sweetly, but he saw the look of his sad face.

"Take care. Don't keep getting sick. I'd be very worried if you were sick." Say Daffa then. Then Daffa patted Arisa's cheek gently and turned around with a deep sigh. Arisa lowered her gaze then pulled the end of the sleeve of the Daffa shirt.

"Don't leave me Daf. I beg you. Let Vienna leave me. You don't. I don't know what's going to happen up there. I definitely need your presence Daf.." - Arisa slightly sobbed and clasped the Daffa shirt even tighter.

"No Aris. It's just that, for now I want to get used to seeing you with Rayyan without jealousy. If you ever need me, I'll still be there for you." Clearly Daffa grabbed Arisa's hand which looked up returning her gaze.

"Don't look at me like that." Daffa laughed lightly while assuring Arisa that he would not leave Arisa's life.

"Promise not to go." Persuade Arisa to make Daffa instantly dumbstruck to find Arisa's attitude that for him is unusual.

"I promise. Oh yeah, I have one more surprise for you." Said Daffa who suddenly remembered something.

"What?" Tanya Arisa was no less curious.

"Emmm what is it?" Canda Daffa and still let his hand in Arisa's hand.

"Ihh Daffa.".seriously.." Arisa's whining of her lips made Daffa feel anxious.

"Ahaha sorry Aris. Just kidding. But loving you I'm very serious." Daffa then said convincingly. "Yes already.I went home first. You're resting." Daffa slowly releases Arisa's hand from her.

"Daf.." call Arisa to stop Daffa's steps a little further away from her. "Thank you." Next speech.

"You've said it over and over again." Daffa chuckled then turned around and stepped away from Arisa again.

Arisa stared at Daffa's departure from before her, then slowly closed the door of the room tightly. Not that Arisa did not care about Raisa who was fainting, but her chest continued to throb pain. It was impossible if Arisa could endure her pain in front of everyone for longer. And perhaps for this reason as well, Tio firmly told Arisa to take a break. Tio who was aware of Arisa's attitude as if to endure the pain in her body, plus because it was late at night. Arisa again clenched her chest with a breath of breath.

"Sick.." He dropped his body on the bed.

On the lower floor, Rayyan held back Daffa's steps to get out of Arisa's house.

"What else is it? I'm going home, Aray." Decih Daffa showed his regretful expression.

"What are you doing up there?" Rayyan asked with suspicion.

"What do you think, huh? I'm just helping Aris who case-" her words stopped when she wanted to say that Arisa was in pain. His tongue suddenly felt like he did not want Rayyan to know, and Daffa was worried that he might speak that he kissed Arisa on top. Even though it was a kiss goodbye because after this Daffa will keep his distance with Arisa.

"Here Aray is. I want to go home. I didn't do anything to Aris anyway. I know myself and I know the position. I'm not gonna corner you from behind." Daffa replied curiously and seemed reluctant to look at Rayyan.

"It's good if you're conscious." Rayyan said in another direction.

"But the story is different until I see Aris crying because of you. I may not only not consider you a friend anymore, but I'm also the first one who'll hit you in the head before anyone else." Obviously Daffa then. Rayyan heard Daffa's serious remarks. Rayyan felt that this time she could not dwell on answering Daffa's words which were clearly not kidding.

Rayyan stared at Daffa's departure from the Putra family residence. After that, Rayyan turned her head towards the house, where her Oma was still in Tio's room waiting for Raisa to wake up. But seeing people passing by, and Tio approaching him, it was certain that Raisa was awake.

"Daffa's home yet?" Tio asked who sat in the front seat and looked at the waiters who were cleaning the garden.

"Mang Ujang, Mr. Sahid, tomorrow only. now rest first." Shouted Tio stopping the activities of all his servants.

"Good Mas." Answer them in unison and then slightly tidy up some parts to make them look neat.

"Sister..is it true that big brother sent Daffa to follow Risa to his room?" Rayyan asked who was sitting with Tio.

"Yes. Indeed why? You jealous?" Tio looked haughtily at Rayyan who was suddenly nervous.

"Why not just tell me?" Rayyan swerved avoiding Tio's sharp gaze.

"You're busy with your family. Besides, that kid wouldn't dare mess with Aris." Now Tio turned his face and looked back at the garden which was still attached to the night light there.

"Sister.sorry to Risa." Rayyan sighed heavily every time she suddenly recalled her agreement with Oma.

"All right, I'll get you." Tio turned his head for a moment to Rayyan and then to Danu who had just come out with Sonya behind him.

"Where's oma?" Rayyan asked who was amazed because she did not find her grandmother.

"Still inside. Maybe it's saying goodbye to Raisa." Sonya replied, looking inside the house.

"Ohhh...." Rayyan nodded softly in response to Sonya's words.

"I hope Oma doesn't speak strangely to Raisa. Especially talking about the deal. It can be problematic if her lover and Risa know that I agreed to her betrothal secretly. They must think I'm the asshole. Though I don't want Oma to continue to hate Risa." Inner Rayyan stared at the object in front of her blankly.

"Arn." Danu increasingly loudly called out the name of her eldest son and patted him on the shoulder loudly when she realized that Rayyan was daydreaming.

"Eh. yes." Rayyan regained her senses and looked lethargicly at the father.

"Let's go home. You want to stay over?" Ejek Danu stared meaningfully at Rayyan.

"Did you allow it?" Rayyan asked returning Danu's gaze expectantly.

"How's mommy?" Danu's question turned to Sonya.

"Lohh...why mother?" Sonya looked at Danu in surprise. But then everything fell silent when Oma came and stopped right in front of Rayyan.

"You're not saying goodbye to Raisa?" Ask Oma firmly.

"Oma. It's already night. Come home. The night wind is not good for Oma's health." Rayyan pulled Oma's hand toward the car without answering the silly question that Oma was asking.

It looks like Arya's family came out and said goodbye to Tio.

Tio stared into the departure of two families that perhaps one of them would be part of his family.

Tio passed into the house and walked towards Arisa's room. Opening the bedroom door, Tio walked towards the bed where Arisa was lying. Tio turned over Arisa's blanket which was slightly exposed and did not cover her body.

"Son does love you Aris." He rubbed Arisa's head gently. Tio circulated his gaze and his attention was fixed on a gift box given by Danu and Sonya. Tio was curious and opened up what were the gifts from the Rayyan family. Tio smiled as he looked at a dress that was still inside the box. Then Tio was wide-eyed as he stared at the necklace that he was very familiar with.

"Isn't this the Primary Phoenix necklace for the future son-in-law they officially chose?" Speak in a soft voice.

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