My Story With The Ustad
The Heir

Some time Ayu drowned with her feelings. Feeling shocked and sorry for Lia. She hugged Lia slowly while stroking her thin back. Only a small amount of dry skin wraps around thin bones. Lia was almost like a living corpse.

“I'm sorry..I hurt you a lot” said Lia quietly with intermittent breathing.

“I don't mean to snatch Azriel's mas from you. Because it's impossible. I'm not old anymore” continued Lia.

“Do not talk like that. You must be strong. You must spirit mbak” Ayu spoke with trembling.

“Actually lia is sick what..Why can it suddenly be like this?” ask Ayu. Lia didn't answer she just cried without a sound. Tears were rushing down her wrinkled cheeks from the blackened eyelids.

“Listen yu..aku and Azriel have nothing to do. I always pursued his love. But in his heart he is only you. I'm already tired. Until whenever he won't be able to accept me. Because he only loves you. You have to believe. She's always waiting for you, she always says your name” Lia.

“What you have seen so far is not like the one outside. Actually we ...” Lia said with a weak look to Ayu.

“Ssssssttttt. You don't need to explain anymore. What matters now is your recovery. You must be healed. You can” Ayu clasped Lia's cold hand. Cold, without blood flow.

“I can't. I am tired of this disease. I lost” Lia's resignation.

“You can't be like that. What are you sick with? Explain to me!!!” Ayu held onto both of Lia's shoulders and shook Lia's thin body, demanding to be explained.

“What do you do!!!” Azriel was surprised to see someone shaking Lia's weak body. He quickly caught the body of the man. And how surprised he would be if it turned out to be a special person for Azriel.

“You're okay Lia. What you feel. I called doctor” Azriel rushed towards the bell button behind Lia's bed, but Lia's weak hands parried.

“No need. I don't need to see a doctor anymore. I just need to see my dad and sister. I miss them. They miss me too. They want me near there” Lia with a blank look.

“Already...you should rest” Azriel helped to lay down Lia's head. He stroked the tip of Lia's head gently. Azriel's affection radiates to Lia. (How is Ayu's heart??).

“Sleep. Later I wake up if the doctor comes” Azriel helped tidy up Lia's clothes that were torn here because of the actions of Ayu who was reflex earlier.

“Mas Azriel. I'm not strong anymore..” Oozed Lia with the brightest eyes.

“No. Believe in God. Only he can help you. You sure. You definitely can. I'm right here. Don't be afraid” Azriel hugged Lia tightly. Don't know what to think. She was just afraid of Lia leaving. The very fear. Azriel wept loudly by smothering Lia's thin body. (How are you doing with Ayu's heart??).

I saw everything in front of him. I saw two very close human beings. They look so loving to each other. He saw Azriel was so incapable of giving up Lia's words. What's the matter? what exactly is this? that was all that was in Ayu's mind and heart. Ayu's gone. He let Azriel strengthen Lia. Outside the room, Ayu leaned her body against the wall. He closed his eyes, trying to organize his uncontrollable heart and mind.

Ayu walked quickly towards the Lia Treatment Room. This afternoon, Ayu will visit Lia. He decided to forget his jealousy. Lia's life is more important. Although not too close, but Ayu quite often related to Lia during the project in the village, there is a feeling of empathy for Lia.

“Assalamualaikum..” greetings Ayu. No one answered. It was as if Lia was lying closed her eyes. There was Azriel praying beside Lia's bed. Ayu emboldened to be approached by Lia and put a series of fruits on the nightstand. Looked at Lia carefully.

“Good mas” replied Ayu. They looked at Lia with their own feelings.

“Can we talk for a while outside? Lia just went to bed. Maybe a little long wakeup” Azriel. Ayu nodded. Outside the room, Azriel and Ayu sat in long chairs along the hallway.

“Mas knows, the deck Ayu must have many questions about this. And the deck Ayu must be angry at the same mas, because it does not explain immediately” Azriel.

“Sorry deck, a lot of things are blocking mas from saying it. But now you can ask anything to mas” Azriel.

“No need mas. Forget the past. Health mbak Lia more important” Ayu.

“Actually..actually lia is sick what is it? why did it get this way?” ask Ayu.

“He had blood cancer since childhood. He fought to cover all of the people. The cancer is stage 4. Already various efforts we do treatment but still can not” Azriel replied slowly. He looked at Ayu carefully. Azriel knew how Ayu felt when Azriel was with Lia.

“Mas..how do I know Lia's illness, he says he hides from both people and..” Ayu finally asks about Azriel and Lia's relationship.

“Lia is the owner of PT ADI WARDANA. He is the sole heir of the company” Azriel replied.

“How can? if Lia's mother is the owner why did she become a secretary? sergeant Ayu.

The flashback

“Zriel..ayo fast you do not read books continue. We go out once in a while. The weather is warm outside. Let's go to taman” Leon.

“ I'm lazy Leon, you're the one who came out with Agus and friends. I want to see it from the balcony” replied Azriel.

“Ah you. Nawty. Cook every day home from college just read a book. And write a letter to your lover ... Who is it, Ayu. Brother, he won't reply to your letter. Most have a guy there. Beautiful girl section...mana tahaan?” Leon Goda.

“He's different from the others bro. I can't forget him. Till anytime and anywhere” Azriel.

“Ya that's it. It's hard to push you, bro. Very loyal lo. Yes I unplugged” Leon.

“O yes don't forget you call it adek lembang lo spoiled it. Daritadi ordered dozens of times kangen with his brother. Whose sister, whom do you think?” shouted Leon as he passed. Azriel smiling.

“Assalamualaikum wr wb...how's the deck doing ??? of course mas kangen.iya..iya..iya...hemmmm...” Azriel picked up the phone from someone. Azriel smiled as she hung up the long phone to make her HP hot. She is amused by the behavior of Lia, a high school girl who likes to express direct love with only a few encounters with Azriel. Lia is so spoiled with Azriel, more spoiled than her own biological brother, Leon. Although Azriel often stayed at the Azriel family residence, Azriel only considered Lia a younger sister. Azriel is friends with Leon even close to Mr. Hardibrata, the owner of PT ADI WARDANA.