Village Girl With a Million Dreams
Chapter 137 (Don't Reject Our Love)

Ayu was pensive all the way, her heart was so bitter thinking about how the two parents who had been caring for her lovingly just so Ayu threw it away. The affection that Ayu always shared with everyone thanks to her life which was always flooded with affection from both parents.

“We stopped by for dinner well, Kak Rey will cook the most delicious food.” Malik nodded representing Ayu who still looked blank in his eyes.

“Kak, I want to go home.” Ayu was afraid that this time should meet with Jofan. Not ready to see Jofan's face at the moment. Ayu feels guilty about what happened to the Jofan family.

They were so close that Jofan told how his family was destroyed. Still ringing his words that will not forgive women who have made his family no longer harmonious.

Malik let out a long sigh, he could not be the usual Malik who always took action without the approval of others. Trying to find an answer with Rey who decides, Malik is not happy to refuse Rey's offer that has been willing to help her take care of Ayu.

“Then we stopped by the super market just to shop for groceries. We cook in the apartment just well...ok..” Ayu nodded. Malik was relieved that Rey could understand the situation quickly.

Malik helps Ayu change clothes, I don't know what makes Malik's heart so sad to see Ayu who usually shines is now dim. No more smiles that he usually always presents in a state of joy and sorrow. His heart was empty unfulfilled, there was only sadness filling his soul.

Please don't suffer too long, I really can't see you like this for too long. I could die slowly seeing you so devastated. Malik shouted in his heart that was also broken to see Ayu.

“You wait here, I'll wake up when the food is ready.” Malik covers Ayu's body with a thick blanket to keep her body warm. It feels reluctant to leave Ayu alone, but Malik does not feel good to let Rey prepare food alone.

“Why are you here. Take care of Ayu, I'm a professional!.” Rey pushes Malik's body closer to the kitchen. Malik laughed a little, since his last meeting, Malik just this time felt Rey like his family. Malik is grateful that Ayu has many people who love her very sincerely.

“I'm so grateful to have all of you, I need great support.” Malik glazed over, his heart weak despite constantly trying to look strong.

“He is also precious to us, I'm sure he feels what we feel too. We have to show him that he has no choice but to accept us. Otherwise, we will always stick around and disrupt your lives. Hehehehehe....” Rey chuckles trying to make Malik relax.

Malik returns to the room after receiving a refusal to help Rey. It seems Rey can read the heart of Malik who does not want to leave Ayu alone. Malik smilingly looked at Ayu's face that was sleeping under the thick blanket. The face that one day full of Malik look full of sadness.

Even Ayu shed tears in her sleep, malik gently wiped Ayu's tears. Malik decides to get into the blanket that covers Ayu's body. Encapsulate her affectionately so that Ayu can sleep peacefully. Malik fell asleep because his body was also exhausted.

Rey writes a small note on the hood, not having the heart to wake up Malik and Ayu who are sleeping. They must have been very tired today, sleeping maybe more they needed than the good food Rey had prepared.

Rey decides to return to the restaurant to pick up Ana who is still looking after Jofan. A stubborn man who would not listen to his words in the slightest to wait for him at home. Jofan insists on waiting for Rey to return.

“Kak Rey Jofan immediately ran away when he saw Rey's car entering the parking lot. Ana runs away, afraid that Jofan will do nothing.

“You can't wait for me at home? See Sister Ana who has been tired all day looking after you!.” Jofan looked at Ana with gratitude. Rey is angry but very afraid to see the reality if Jofan mennagis in front of her. Jofan's tears were his biggest weakness.

“Tell me what happened? Why am I not allowed to see Ayu?” Jofan always goes straight to the point.

“Ckckckck” Rey clucked at Jofan's question which attacked him directly as he got off the car.

“Kak Jofan kept whining about his shirt.

“You can't let me go in first and drink, I'm so thirsty. Hmmmm....hhmmmm...” Rey held her throat dry.

Jofan immediately ran into the bottle of mineral water in the refrigerator. Pulling a chair near the entrance so that Rey does not linger anymore delay the story that she wants to hear immediately from Rey's mouth.

Jofan patted the chair he had pulled for Rey to sit down immediately. This time Rey could no longer dodge. He was forced to sit in front of Jofan who had two ears ready to listen to Rey who did not stop sighing.

“Why do you keep breathing? What is so heavy what will Rey say?” Jofan feels sorry because Rey knew him first.

“Can you be a grown-up to accept whatever happens? It's time we fight to gain the trust of Ayu.” Jofan narrowed his eyes not understanding Ka Rey's intentions.

“Do you love Ayu as much as you don't want to lose her?” Rey clutched Jofan's shoulder.

“Awwww....can't you talk to the point? You're confusing me. Can't Ayu accept myself as his brother?” Jofan rounded his eyes after removing Rey's hand from his shoulder. Rey smiled and Jofan finally caught the message.

“Not accepting, we know she can't possibly not love us. She's the girl we loved before we even knew who Ayu really was.” Rey stared intently at Jofan's eyes that began to glare.

“I imagine him running into my hug for being happy.” Jofan felt stupid with his attitude that did not think long.

“There is nothing wrong with our attitude. We are right in responding to the conditions that occur. We won't be able to backtrack to change the future.” Rey stared fixedly at Netra Jofan who began to avoid his eyes.

“We fight together, we can definitely win his heart in order to accept us as part of his family.” Ana hugs Jofan calming her heart that is beginning to waver.

“Did he reject us Brother?” Jofan is heartbroken. His heart was mellowed.

***

Malik woke up in the middle of the night, his stomach rumbling because he had not eaten anything all day. He remembered Rey whom Malik left alone in the kitchen.

“Rey….Rey's….Sorry I fell asleep.” Malik found Rey nowhere. Malik headed for the kitchen to check the hood of saji on top of her taped to the memo.

“I made this meal with hope so that my love could reach Ayu. Enjoy.” Rey's sister drew a smiling face on the scrap paper.

Malik smiles, reading the message, Malik returns to the room to wake Ayu up. He had to take medicine regularly in order to recover.

Malik gently caressed Ayu's blushing cheeks, calling her name slowly so that Ayu did not feel disturbed. Not long Ayu blinked her eyes, slowly Ayu sat up to gather her still-unfulfilled consciousness.

“Let's eat, after eating Ayu can continue the rest.” Ayu nodded then followed the footsteps of Malik who walked holding his hand.

Ayu was still not as cheerful as usual, it must have been very heavy to bear the burden that was currently befalling her. Malik did not feel happiness even though Ayu forced a smile on her lips. It must not be easy to accept all the destiny that Ayu had to go through all this time. Malik tried hard so that Ayu could be strong and back to confidence. All is not his fault, all is almighty destiny.

His eyes glazed over the little memo on the hood, wanting to grab the scrap paper he was aiming for himself, but his hands were stiff not in motion. Ayu was busy wiping her tears that just flowed.

Huahuahuah……

Ayu's cry broke just like that, Malik was surprised to hear Ayu suddenly cry. Malik hurriedly hugged Ayu, his chest skipping a beat. Maling felt like a hanger every time he heard the cry of Ayu who exploded just like that.

“Quiet dear, calm well.” Malik can only comfort Ayu with his love. Can't dive deeper into Ayu's heart.

“I knit Kak.” Ayu spoke while having a lot of fun.

“What you fear, we all love you. We will wait until Ayu is ready to accept God's destiny that unites us all into a very precious family.” Malik wiped away the flood of tears that had soaked Ayu's face.

Long enough Ayu cried, Malik faithfully calmed Ayu who was still hit. His face was crying all day. His thin body was getting lighter in Malik's lap.

“You know, I never want to see you cry. I was like God when I saw Ayu crying.” Malik kissed the top of Ayu's head which was still in his embrace.

“Sorry to Me.” Ayu turned her face under Malik's.

“If Ayu wants to apologize, Ayu has to eat. Ok!” Ayu complies with Malik's request. The worms in his stomach were also writhing because Ayu was not eating well.