For Your Mother's sake, You Betrayed Me
Secrets of Pregnancy

After a while of rest in the hospital, Zahra returned home. Although he was a little hesitant, he had no choice but to return. He got out of the taxi and walked inside.

Arriving inside, Zahra is greeted by honey as well as her mother-in-law. They looked with a cynical look. "Remember it turns out, I thought you wanted to get out of here" said Viona.

"Assalamualaikum, I'm sorry I want to go straight to the room" Zahra replied without looking at them.

Viona immediately stood up preventing Zahra from entering the room. "Wait for me to make sure of something. What marks on your neck? Isn't this a kiss?" viona asked intimidatingly.

Zahra was surprised he immediately grabbed her by the neck. Then he picked up the small glass in the bag and looked at the sign. Zahra was silent and could not say anything.

"Why didn't you realize it? How did that happen? what are you doing Zahra?" viona said by cornering Zahra.

How to retreat a few steps back, his legs were trembling again. Zahra's attitude like that made Viona very happy. He smiled proudly in his heart.

"You made me think that Zahra didn't. I hope you didn't betray Rizal. What if Rizal finds out, your real attitude. I'm sure he'll be angry" said Viona.

"Is that mark a kiss? So you've got the courage to play behind Rizal. Basic women do not know themselves, you should be grateful Rizal still wants to accommodate you," said Bu Silvi, thus making Zahra more cornered.

"I'm not what you think I am. I never betrayed Mas Rizal. It is up to you to think what it is like, for sure I have never done sinful things. Excuse me!"

Zahra put her foot up the stairs. Shortly after, Viona's phone rang. It turned out that call was from Rizal. Viana picked up the call and then she loaded the phone speakers.

"Hello, Honey! Finally you called me too" exclaimed Viona loudly. He purposely did that to show off at Zahra.

Zahra's steps stopped when she heard her husband's voice. Her heart was very sick because Rizal never contacted her.

"Darling, when did you come home I missed? You know our son misses his father. He wants you to take a check-up to the doctor" Viona said spoiledly.

Hearing Viona's conversation made Zahra stroke her stomach. After that he continued his steps to head to the room. He ignored the conversation between Viona and Rizal.

Viona was delighted that she managed to shoot Zahra. One by one the plan seems to be carried out. In the room, Zahra immediately laid her body on the bed. He stroked his stomach with tears.

"Honey, may you survive in the womb of Mother. Mother promises to take care and love you with all her heart. Grow healthy in the womb Mother. You will always try to give your best, son!" zahra lirih.

"Mas, don't you feel my longing? I'm pregnant, Mas. But I have not dared to be frank with everyone. I'm afraid that they don't like me and scold me" Zahra murmured.

Shortly after, his phone rang. Rizal's name was on the screen. Zahra immediately picked up the video call. "Assalamualaikum, Ma!" greet Zahra with a sparkling face.

[Waalaikumsalam, how are you Zahra? Are you all right?]

Zahra smiled and nodded. "I'm fine, Mas. Yes, although sometimes something makes my heart sad," replied Zahra.

[Have you been crying? Sorry if I can't go home yet. I have a lot of work here]

Zahra's tears fell down. He could not hide his sadness. "I miss you, Mom! It's quiet without you" said Zahra, wiping away her tears.

[I know, your situation is very difficult. As a husband I can't do much. I'm sorry, Zahra.]

"It's okay, Mom. You just focus on working, God willing I always survive. I just need your spirit. To keep the heart strong and patient" replied Zahra.

[Thank you my wife, then get here first! Later if there is free time I will call again. Assalamualaikum.]

"Yes, Mas. Waalaikumsal. You take care of your health, do not stay up a lot," said Zahra.

[Yes my wife.]

After that, the call ended. Zahra put down her phone, inwardly feeling a little relieved. He breathed deeply and exhaled slowly. Then, he went to take a bath and then perform prayer.

Zahra's dinner hour came out of the room. He went to the kitchen to make a glass of milk. At the dinner table there is no sight of Viona and her mother-in-law. Zahra doesn't care about any of that. Now she will try to protect herself from being oppressed by her mother-in-law.

Zahra sat alone at the dinner table. His stomach ached a little, he tried to calm the heart so as not to affect his womb. Shortly after Reza arrived, he had just returned home from work.

Seeing Risa coming Zahra immediately moved from the dining table. Then as soon as possible Reza stopped him. "Zahra wait! Do you still not trust me?"

"Sorry, we better not be close to each other first. I fear a fitnah between us. We better keep our distance, Mas Rizal is not at home" said Zahra frightened.

Zahra returned the glass in the kitchen. When he stepped suddenly his stomach was cramping. "Astaghfirullahaalladzim, my stomach," Zahra said.

Zahra sat down and calmed down. "Darling you are well in Mother's womb huh. Let Mother see you into the world, son! Give Mommy a chance to take care of you" said Zahra by stroking her stomach.

After a quiet distance try to rest in his room. He walked up the stairs.

Next day.

Zahra's stomach still hurts. Today he decided to go to the hospital. Zahra wants to see her doctor. At exactly 07:00 Zahra came out of the room. He's well dressed. However, his face looked very pale. How to walk past Viona and her mother-in-law who are at the dinner table.

"Heh son-in-law doesn't know himself, it's good now to go in and out of the house at will. There is Bi Surti in your house so lazy," said Bu Silvi to Zahra.

Zahra stopped and replied, "Sorry Ma, but Zahra has to go to work. Didn't my monthly money have Mama confiscated. So let me go to work to meet my needs."

"Yes you must be self-aware, so as not to become a pest in this house. Wrong yourself for being a useless woman." Miss Silvi keeps blaspheming Zahra.

"Then I go first Ma. Assalamualaikum!"

Ms. Silvi did not answer the greetings from her daughter-in-law, then Zahra came out of the house with her stomach. After that, he took a taxi that had been booked online.

The conversation was heard by Reza. He was a little suspicious of Zahra's face which looked extremely pale. After Zahra left, Reza went straight out. He wanted to follow Zahra secretly.

Zahra sat quietly in the taxi. Yes already made an appointment with the doctor who handles the womb. About half an hour later Zahra arrived at the hospital. He got out of the taxi and went straight into the hospital.

A few minutes later, Reza arrived. He quickly got out of his car and immediately followed Zahra from behind. Reza was curious and very worried about his sister-in-law.

Reza watched Zahra from a distance. Not waiting long Zahra entered the obstetrician's room. Reza approached the room. "Is Zahra pregnant? I'd better wait for him here!"

Inside the room Zahra was consulting a doctor. Zahra seemed very worried about the explanation given by the doctor.

"Always calm and do not stress, it's a little way to maintain your womb" said the Doctor.

Zahra lowered her head, this time she should really take care of her heart as well as her mind. "I'll try to keep the emotions down, Doc" Zahra replied.

"Later I will give you vitamins and you have to take them on time" said the doctor.

After that, the doctor gave Zahra a prescription. Then Zahra's way out of the room because the consultation is over. "Thank you Doc, then excuse me."

Arriving outside Zahra was shocked. He saw Reza waiting in the waiting chair. "Mas Reza, you're following me" asked Zahra.

"I'm sorry I followed you secretly. I saw your face pale, so I was very worried. Are you pregnant, Zahra?" ask Reza.

Zahra nodded. "Yes I'm pregnant. I beg you to keep my pregnancy a secret. I'm afraid that they're bad to me, Mas."

"I see what you mean, I'll shut up! I'm sorry about you, Zahra. I haven't calmed down before you say yes" Reza said expectantly.

"Okay, I forgive you. I don't want to discuss this. I was honestly very scared and shocked. I'm afraid someone's looking and misunderstanding."

"You don't worry, I will always protect you from their evil. Where are you going now? Do you want to go to work? You better not be too tired Zahra" said Reza.

Zahra took a deep breath. "I'll keep working to avoid them, Mas. If I'm at home, they'll definitely bully me."

"The choice is in your hands. I'm just reminding you. Do not be too tired to keep your content healthy and awake," said Reza.

"Do you want me to take you to the boutique?" continued.

"No, Mas I'll just take a taxi. Then we'll split up here. Be careful on the road! Assalamualaikum!"

"Waalaikumsalam" replied Reza. He stared at Zahra's departure.

After that, Zahra got out of the hospital to head to the boutique where she worked. Reza calmed down a little after receiving an apology from her sister-in-law.