
"Mother and Brother are strong anyway? Fira did not expect, the journey of life of the mother and brother all this," said Zafira when the content began to subside.
"Not only is Brother strong, there is someone unexpected who is no less powerful. Someone who people think his life is full of treasure and affection, but it turns out all just pseudo. Even he was forced to be indifferent as if he did not care about his children and wife for their safety and security. Even for the sake of her sister who the mother hid." Alvian's words made Zafira's forehead frown. Who does her husband mean? And what does this have to do with him to the point that he has to tell him that?
"meaning? Fira doesn't understand. Who is he telling you who?" cecar Zafira was astonished by the words of her husband just now.
"Honey," called Alvian while clasping her hands tightly. Actually there is an uncomfortable feeling of wanting to tell this, especially what he will discuss is his ex-husband wife who he knows is his own brother. Refano was not a half-brother because they were from the same father.
Moreover, there was a sense of worry infiltrating within the recesses of his soul. What if Zafira suddenly regrets leaving Refano and marrying him? Of course it will be very painful. Although until now Zafira never expressed his heart and feelings, but still he needs to describe this problem to his wife. There's no way Refano would tell. He could see, Refano was a person who was too cautious and had a high level of fear. Last time Refano spoke to Afrizal he was actually there. He listened to his brother's heart. Including his courage to tell about the reason for his attitude so far to the wife. He also felt bad about himself. And this is where his task is now, unraveling the tangled threads between his wife and his father's older brother. Whatever happens next, Alvian can only leave it to the Almighty. Alvian believes that whatever happens in the future is the best for him, his wife, and his brother.
"Yes" said Zafira still focused his eyes on the husband who seemed to sigh.
"Darling, maybe you'll be surprised by what I'm about to say. But I still have to tell and tell. This ... about your ex-husband. About someone who turned out to be my sister. Yes, it's about Refano" Alvian said deliberately pausing his speech. He wanted to see Zafira's netra suddenly turn into a wistful one. The wound still exists. Still looks real. Maybe even his wife still loves him. But she tried to deny it because the wounds inflicted by her ex-husband were still so gaping and wet. Alvian understands. They had not been separated for long, surely the wound had not completely dried up. And love is not that easy to forget and replace with a new one. They spent 7 years together. Time is not short.
"Why did you suddenly discuss him anyway?" Zafira looked reluctant and turned her face away when Alvian mentioned Refano's name.
"There's something you need to tell me about him. About her who was forced to ignore you. About her being forced to be indifferent to you and your children. About her who .. forced to love you in silence." Alvian felt her chest tight as she said that last sentence. But he is not a selfish man who can pretend to be indifferent and ignore the truth.
Zafira rounded her eyes. Feeling unsure was also impossible until he finally chuckled at what Alvian had just said.
"Bang, don't worry. Where it might be like that. What's actually going on? What exactly are you planning? Or are you guys working together and making me a betting material?" cecar Zafira. His breath tight, his eyes reddened. She could believe what her husband just said.
"Ra, listen. Listen to Brother talk! My brother is not kidding. What you are saying is the truth. And Brother and sister Refano have no plans for you. You just want to reveal what you should know. Before everything is getting late and you are filled with regret for being late to know the reality" said Alvian who had squeezed his shoulders slowly.
After saying that, Alvian began to tell him everything he knew. How Refano has been under threat and pressure. How Refano has been trying to be indifferent and ignorant. How exactly Refano covered up his affection for them, his wife and son. Nothing Alvian covered. Everything he said honestly.
Zafira was astonished to not believe what he had just heard. Between belief and disbelief, Zafira was completely in confusion. He could only be silent with a rumbling chest. Don't know what to respond to. Don't know what to say. The anxiety is beating his heart and mind.
Seeing his wife who was just silent with tears rushing to flood his cheeks, Alvian could only silently nailed. He knew his wife needed time to digest everything. Everything was painful and shocking. Alvian then let it go when his wife was silent. Even while sleeping, for the first time, Zafira turned her back. It's not easy being a Zafira. Especially when knowing reality that is inversely proportional to what he knows so far.
During this time he always denied the assumption that Refano had feelings of love for him. Because of his attitude and words, no one ever described his heart to him. Just look in the eye. Yeah, just a look in the eye.
Then should he try to survive and understand?
Should he regret his decision to accept the separation?
But one thing he must remember, regret was no use. It's not going to go back to how it was. Moreover, they now have their own status.
'Ms. Refan, if you had just opened up to me a little, it might not have been like this. Now we are on each other's path. One prayer I hope you can find your happiness. Honestly, until now there is still a sense left in my heart. As hard as I can try to hate you, but it seems like it's bigger than hate. However, I have to completely annihilate that sense. After all, I have married Alvian who turns out to be your own sister. I hope someday I can truly love her. He's too kind and doesn't deserve to be hurt. Even though you're good, we can't be together anymore. Thank you for loving me even in your silence. Hopefully one day, you will find someone who can love and also be loved by you.'
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"Mas, where are you going anyway? Just got home, too" Saskia protested as she saw Refano already looking back to prepare to leave.
"I want to go back to the hospital" replied Refano flatly, lazy to mince words.
"Mas, why the hell can't you just react to my feelings? Is it because you still love your ex?" ketus Saskia was upset that Refano was always flat on her. She wanted her husband to be a little sweet to her, pampering her. But let's not be sweet, talk a little friendly never.
"If you already know the answer, why do you still have to ask?" refano replied indifferently.
"Mas, he married another man. She's someone's wife, she doesn't deserve to love someone else's wife, and she knows it!"
"Well, how about you first? You know clearly, I already have a wife. I often tell you, I can't open my heart to you, but what are you doing, huh? You just set me up in this marriage. You .. You're the one who forced me to let go of the only woman I've ever loved. You not only made me lose Zafira, but my children. So just accept the consequences that even to the end of your life I will never be able to love you." Resolutely Refano made Saskia feel so shocked by the reality that her husband had just delivered. She did not expect, behind the cold attitude of her husband to Zafira at that time, buried so great love. Maybe this is what is said to love in silence.
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