Becoming Like My Mother
CHAPTER 52

The ringing of Maira's phone made the attention of the three distracted. Maira put on an unpleasant smile.

"I'll take a minute, yeah." He paid attention to his two best friends.

Aaz and Melati nodded and smiled in response. Then the two continued their conversation. The conversation that was discussed was like the affairs of women in general.

Before long, there was a notification sound from Aaz's phone. By still listening to Melati's words, he opened the messaging application.

Can you leave Melati for a moment. I want to talk to him for a moment. ~ Brother Azein.

Aaz glanced briefly at Melati, he threw his smile.

Alright. ~ Aaz.

"Oh yes Melati, I have to go for a while. You don't leave first, because I'll be back." Aaz.

"Good, go. I'll wait for you here." Melati replied smiling.

Aaz nodded, leaving Melati alone in that place.

Azein who was looking from afar, smiled faintly looking at Melati who was only alone. He rushed over to his lady.

She knew that Melati was married, never in her mind to take Melati from her husband. It's just that the love and longing in his heart can no longer be contained at this time. Let them spend time together for a while.

"Ehm, Mela.." Melati turned her head and was surprised to see that the one who called her was Azein.

"Eh yes Brother," replied Melati clumsy.

"Why are you here alone?" Tanya Azein pretended. Though he himself made why Melati became alone like this.

"Sir, Maira was picking up the phone and Aaz didn't know where to go." The answer is still awkward.

"Oh, so how are you Mel? And happy?," Azein again asked the question.

"Alhamdulillah good Brother." Melati smile.

It was bright, seeing Melati's smile for the second time he felt pain. But what he wants to say, he can only resign.

Azein also smiled, the maniknya turned to pay attention to Jasmine's stomach.

Is that your baby with her Mel?, really deep down my feelings for you are still very strong until now Mel. But the reality in front of me, really makes me helpless.

Why didn't destiny get you into my arms Mel?, and what is it, are you really feeling happy right now? At first you were so disappointed in that guy. Inner Azein looked softly at Melati's face.

"Oh yeah Mel, is this my niece-to-be? How old is he now?" Azein asked trying to cover up the tightness in his chest with a smile.

"Ouh five months Brother," he answered.

"Thank God he's okay, isn't he, and doesn't bother you?"

"Of course not, sister, I'm really happy that she's in my womb right now. Me and Mas Fahmi are looking forward to it."

Hearing the name of another man called 'Mas', Melati successfully added wounds in Azein's heart. But Azein tried to keep smiling, as if he was also very enthusiastic about the presence of a fetus in the womb Melati.

Tap tap tap, heard the sound of a quick step someone approached the two who were chatting ria. His eyes were red and his hands were clenched tightly.

For a moment he stopped, he looked at the man who was with his wife. His age was very much younger than him, as he took a deep breath. He did not want to show emotion to the man.

"Darling why are you here?, you know I was looking for you and Mom's Dad.." Said Fahmi affectionately and his hand perched casually on the wife's shoulder. He said the woman next to him now belonged to him.

To be clear, it makes Melati nervous. While Azein who saw it could only hold his jealousy inside the chest.

"Oh is it done, baby?" Emphasized in every word.

"I-iya Mas" replied Melati.

"Well let's go now, I told you our parents were waiting for us."

"Yes mas, yes already Brother Azein I went first well." Pamit Melati on the man who had been silent after the arrival of her husband.

"Yes Mel, go I also have to see my sister." Lying Azein, actually he just reasoned. He just did not want to look sad by the man who was very close to Melati.

Melati nodded and took Mas Fahmi away from the place.

Finally Melati was at the end of the event, Fahmi's bead was never separated from his wife as well as his grasp. Thankfully we waited for do'a. He just doesn't like his wife being close to other men.

***

"Bun tomorrow-tomorrow if there's an event at Grandma's house I'll come along." Pinta Farah is enthusiastic.

"Of course, son, do you feel very happy there?" Melati glanced at her daughter who was sitting on the lap of the father who was driving the car towards their residence.

"Yes Bun, there the people are very crowded. I'm also very happy to be there. Lots of Bun's friends." Farah chirped funnyly, making others who heard him chuckle.

Farah continued to tell stories that invited laughter from her parents. Fahmi feels very happy, he wants this kind of togetherness forever.

Seeing the smile and laughter of Jasmine that he rarely found. Instantly his eyes glared towards Melati's distended stomach, eager to pet and feel the growth of the little one. He also imagined how after Melati gave birth to her child.

***

As usual every night Melati will accompany Farah to sleep. Actually his body is quite tired, but with the child he is willing to do anything.

Fahmi sees Jasmine's shabby face upon her return from her daughter's room. With pity, he approached her.

"Mel," she called him softly, not wanting to surprise Melati.

"Yes, it's." Melati.

Fahmi smiled, "Let's come with me for a minute." Take it to the family room.

Melati mendelik see Fahmi who raised his legs until it was above the thigh of her husband's.

"What are you doing?"

"I just want to scold you. I know you're so tired." Fahmi replied casually.

"But Mas, I also know you're more tired than me. Let it go.." Refuse smooth Jasmine.

"Dear please, you're my wife too. I also want to be a fair husband. Although I know you've always rejected me, but I know in your heart you also want attention." Fahmi assured.

Jasmine breathes softly, "Alright." His post.

Her husband smiled, he began to massage his wife's feet. The touch of Fahmi, makes Melati comfortable. Because of his fatigue, his eyes were eager to close. He complied with the wishes of his body and his breathing began to be regular.

Fahmi who saw his wife asleep also brought his body closer. He brought his face closer to Melati's stomach. His hands stretched out to gently stroke the hill.

There is a calm that hit his soul, maybe the fetus knows his father until he welcomes the arrival of the Father. Fahmi's eyes sparkled to feel the movement of the fetus.

You're okay there, Dad. I know, your Mother is already very tired because of everything that has happened. He said in his heart and kissed Melati's stomach.

Without realizing it, the incident has been recorded in Sasa's memory. Immediately, Sasa approached the husband and the madman.