
Khadijah and Bilal were shocked by Bilal's departure, which told no one. They never thought how Bilal could be so desperate. Because if anything happens to him, maybe it will endanger Bilal's life.
But Bilal explains to his family that he can't wait any longer, not just because he misses his Zahra. But also because he had to explain what really happened to the Asthma family.
And in fact, Bilal apologized to both Asma's parents on behalf of Khadijah.
Bilal explains that it was an unintentional mistake. Of course, both Asthma parents do not necessarily believe it. They were already disappointed, what else Khadija himself begged Asma's father to be able to give his daughter to her husband.
Asma's father gives her daughter in hopes of bringing happiness to Bilal and Khadijah, and Abi Rahman believes Bilal can make Asma happy. But he forgot, there will be no happiness for anyone who lives in a love triangle. Abi Rahman had to admit that he was too naive to think about it. He himself felt guilty for his youngest daughter for pushing him on a difficult life.
"Right now, the only thing I want is happiness and peace in my daughter Bilal's life. She used to be our little girl who was always cheerful, always smiling and joking. Where there is Asthma, there is laughter of happiness. But now, I myself barely recognize my daughter, she is often moody, daydreaming and always sad. And to see him like that, is the greatest suffering of our lives"
Bilal could only look down in shame, guilt and regret as if he had killed him immediately.
"I understand, Bi. Seeing Zahra shed her tears also made me feel like I was going to die, it was very painful. But please, just give me one more chance to take her with me"
"Son, we've made up our minds for our daughter's life, but not anymore. It's her life, Asma we'll decide whatever she wants in her life. And whatever the decision is, we'll always support it"
Asthma who eavesdropped on the conversation of her parents and her husband could only cry in silence. He also felt devastated at the thought of parting from Bilal. But he also could not live life in the circle of love triangle.
"Aspie..." Asthma flinched when it arrived Shofia was already beside her.
"Yes, Shofia?" he answered while quickly wiping his tears.
"Can you talk for a second?" shofia asked, Asma nodded and she took Shofia to the side of her yard, they sat on the swing and enjoyed the cool morning breeze.
Shofia spread out her hands and breathed in such fresh air.
"I like it here, if I could, I would live in a village like this, cool" Asma only smiled faintly.
"What do you want to talk about?" ask Asma.
"My crazy sister" Shofia replied "Asma, please, give her one more chance. He's really crazy crazy about you, he loves you so much"
"Shofia that..." Asma licked her lips that suddenly felt dry "Shofia, did Bilal not receive a letter?"
"Letter? what letters?" Asthma cannot answer.
"A shipment. Did he not accept her?"
"Sister Bilal has not returned at all and it seems that he did not receive any delivery. He's been in the hospital all along. He should still be in care, but he insists on seeing you and your family".
In Asma's mind, could Khadijah have received the divorce papers?.
"Aspie..." Shofia patted Astma's shoulders looking dreamy "I can understand how you feel. But really, Brother Bilal loves you so much, Doctor said my brother's body was in a coma, but he could hear and his brain was still functioning and could respond to us, we did everything we could to make him aware, but it didn't produce the slightest result. But, the moment I mentioned your name, he immediately responded and his heartbeat slowly stabilized. She just woke up when I said maybe you'd leave her if she didn't pick you up soon"
Glassy asthma heard Shofia's words, is that as big as Bilal's love for her?. And now Asma also understood why often she dreamed of Bilal and kept thinking about her husband.
"His other wife also loves your sister Shofia very much." replied Asma as she blinked her eyes so that her tears would no longer just spill. "He can take good care of Bilal and take good care of Bilal, he also needs Bilal on his side"
"But Brother Bilal also needs you, as big as Madam Khadijah loves Big Brother, big as it is also big brother loves you"
"No, Shofia." Asma immediately stood up and turned away from Shofia, she did not want Shofia to see her shedding tears that she could no longer bear "There is greater than love, there is a greater than love, that is obligation and responsibility. Bilal has obligations and responsibilities to his first wife, what else he needs Bilal more than I do"
"Didn't you love my sister, Asthma?"
"I...." Asthma rubs her tears "I love her. But it hurts to live in a love triangle"
"Then ask Bilal to divorce Mbak Khadijah"
"Are you crazy?" asma shouted, who did not expect Shofia to be able to say that just like that. He himself never thought about it, ever. But not in the real world.
"Why?. You guys love each other. Maybe you can live without Bilal. But I'm not sure Bilal can live without you"
"Why not?. There's his first wife on his side, they've been together for years"
"In fact, if there were ten Khadijah Brothers in Bilal's life, it wouldn't be able to replace his one Zahra."
"That's too much, Shofia. Bilal's first wife deserves Bilal more."
"And Brother Bilal also deserves his love.think of it!"
After saying that, Shofia walked away leaving Asthma alone.
And Shofia smiled at her sister, who had been listening to their conversation. Shofia did not really want Bilal to divorce Khadija. The truth is, Shofia is not that bad, Shofia deliberately said that because she wanted to know the answer Asthma. And Asma gave an amazing answer, both to Shofia and Bilal.
"Women who still think of other women, even though that woman has taken away her happiness, are women who deserve to be fought, Brother. Shofia knows, Brother Bilal can not choose between Mbak Khadijah who has accompanied Brother all this time, or Zahra who is very much loved. But both women deserve their happiness. Don't impose your will, what else on Asthma. Because he never entered your life at all, but you entered his life"
"I don't know, Shofia. " Answer Bilal, looking at Asma sitting on the swing. "But Brother won't let go of it no matter what. Say it's selfish brother, but it's impossible to leave Khadija to lose Zahra. They are like my heart and my heart. I'm tied to both"
"The decision is in the hands of the brother. But love doesn't have to have, brother"
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Khadija held his head that felt very dizzy and his body was weak, he even vomited blood several times.
"We should call Bilal, Khadijah"
Hubab said while helping Khadija lie down.
"But at least let him know how you are"
"What do I do" replied Khadijah. " I don't want to disturb them right now, Asma left because of my mistake, he and his family must think I can't accept his existence. That's not true at all"
"Bilal must have explained everything"
"And it makes me feel more sinful, my husband has to bear my guilt, I'm a very bad wife, right?"
"You're a very good wife"
"I've let down Bilal, I'm not a good wife"
"You are not an angel, you can certainly make a mistake" Khadija mumbled a smile at the words of his cousin who had been wise ever since.
"I have to go back to the office, without Bilal I'm overwhelmed."
"Yes, what not. Mila is coming soon too. He's staying here tonight"
"Thank God, I'll go first" Khadija nodded her head and she could only look at Hubab walking out of her room.
And now, Khadija feels alone. Since fainting in the hospital at that time, his condition continued to deteriorate what else he always felt depressed because of Bilal's circumstances and the departure of Astma, but Khadijah held him alone.
Before, he had always relied on Bilal, feeling dizzy, he would immediately tell Bilal and Bilal would look after him and take care of him affectionately. But now, he should be able to take care of himself. He no longer wants to continue to depend on Bilal to make Bilal just focus on him.
Khadijah remembered what Bilal said was true, all this time Asma was silent when Bilal was busy spending his time taking care of Khadijah. But now, Khadija realized Bilal's obligation was not only to her even though she was sick, Asma also needed her.
Meanwhile, Hubab who had just arrived at his office immediately rushed towards his room.
He sat in his chair and took a map from his drawer.
Hubab took out the paper, he read the contents while shaking his head.
Until a knock surprised her, and appeared her beautiful secretary with a dress wrapped in Muslim green.
"Sir, I've been waiting since, there's an important file to sign"
The woman handed over her file and Hubab signed her. After that, Hubab looked at his secretary and asked.
"Have you ever been in love, Sil?"
His secretary named Sisil nodded and showed his ring finger where the beautiful circular wedding ring there.
"Of course, sir. To the man who pinned this ring on my finger"
"You love her so much?" Sisil looked suspiciously at his superior, he was worried not to Hubab have a crush on him.
"Very, Sir. Beyond my own life" answered Sisil confidently, in his heart he prayed that Hubab would not fire him because it had broken Hubab's heart.
"Then, would you let go of your husband if he fell in love with another woman?"
"Huh?" Sisil Response. Because it looks like his guess missed "Why did Pak Hubab ask that?" Ask Sisil curious.
"Jawab, if your husband loves another woman, what would you do?. Let her marry him or let him go?"
"Sir..." Sisil and he immediately put on a serious face "I pray five times a day, and in each of my prayers, I always pray and confide in God, before my husband is taken by another woman, he said, I'm more sincere and sincere if God takes it first."
"Astaghfirullah.." muttered Hubab. He looked at Sisil, not expecting his beautiful secretary to turn out to be sadistic. "So sadistic" he murmured.
"Why, Sir?" sisil asked faintly hearing Hubab's murmur.
"What a thing" replied Hubab. He then gave the file he had signed to Sisil.
"What letter, sir?" ask Sisil who saw a foreign letter.
"Decorate letter"
"Huh?" exclaimed Sisil surprised "I don't know Mr. Hubab is married, even if he wants a divorce"
"Ck, not mine" replied Hubab "Have a friend, you've come out. I want a job"
Sisil was still staring curiously at Hubab, but Hubab glared at him, making Sisil immediately run out of the room of his handsome boss who remained single.
Hubab breathed a heavy sigh, if Khadija and Asma had the same thoughts as Sisil. Or at least, there is no need for drama to sacrifice each other which even makes it difficult for themselves.
Once again Hubab read the divorce papers Asma who has been signed by Asma, if Asma is not Bilal's wife, of course Hubab will jump excited to see the divorce papers. Asma is the wife and love of her siblings.
At that time, Hubab was in Khadijah's house and he received the letter.
Seeing that it was a map and reading who the sender was, Hubab was already suspicious of what the contents were. And he was very surprised and in disbelief because Asma sent the divorce papers to Bilal.
Hubab deliberately did not know the letter to anyone including Bilal what else Khadijah. Bilal would have been devastated to see the letter, but that was not the reason Hubab hid the divorce papers. The reason is Khadijah, if Khadijah knew Asma wanted to divorce from Bilal, then his cousin's sister could die of guilt.
Although everyone doubted Khadijah's sincerity, Hubab did not doubt him in the least. They grew up together and Hubab knew his sister well.
And what's going to happen next, Hubab doesn't know. And whether what he's doing is right or wrong, Hubab doesn't know.
Hubab put the divorce papers into the Paper Shredder and let the papers crumble.
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Tbc....