For Your Mother's sake, You Betrayed Me
Sincerity of Zahra's Heart

Zahra folded her alphabet, she finished her morning prayers. Last night, Zahra could not sleep in the shadow of the events that befell Rizal's family. "What happened to me? Why did I become so agitated," he said slowly.

Finally, Zahra came out of the room. He heads to the kitchen and cooks breakfast for Reza and her father-in-law. Arriving in the kitchen, Zahra immediately prepared cooking ingredients. He just wanted to take his mind off.

"Neng Zahra what are you doing?" bi Ani asked, she had already woken up and started working.

"I'm cooking, Bi. Want to make breakfast for Mas Reza and papa-in-law" replied Zahra.

"Then let Auntie help Non. Let's not get too tired." Bi Ani instantly helped Zahra cook.

"Thank you, Bi."

Zahra cooked breakfast with the help of Bi Ani. Since Reza's contact with Zahra's life has become very regular. The attention Reza gave was able to treat the wounds that were in his heart.

Seeing Rizal who was having an accident a little made Zahra's heart unsettled. He thought if something bad happened to Rizal then the baby in the womb would be an orphan.

Zahra always remembered the bad treatment done by her husband and also her mother-in-law. But Zahra has the nature of not being able to hold a grudge. So their vices only became a momentary hatred in Zahra's heart.

An hour and a half later, breakfast was ready. Sarah immediately called Reza to pick up the food that had been cooked. "Mas, can you come home for a while to have breakfast for you and papa" Zahra said.

Reza agreed and he immediately returned to the villa to take Zahra's cooking.

After that, Zahra immediately prepared two bushels of food on the table. He's waiting for Reza's arrival outside the door. Fifteen minutes later Reza arrived at his village. He got down and got out of the car.

"You've been waiting for me outside? Why does your face look so agitated? Hem?" Reza immediately asked the woman.

Zahra looked down. "Did it look so obvious, Mom?"

"What don't I know about you? I know when your heart is happy, I also know when you are sad. You lied to me too, I know! But I chose silence, just to appreciate your feelings. So from now on always be honest with me, because it will make you better" replied Reza with gentleness.

Zahra was silent as if confirming Reza's words. Then without a word he took his sister-in-law inside, "Let's go in, Mas! I've got everything on the table."

Reza went inside following Zahra. After that he went to the dining table. Reza saw two bushels of food there. "What time do you wake up to get all this ready?" ask Reza.

"Body, finish praying."

Reza turned towards Zahra. "You can't sleep? What the hell are you thinking? Tell me about it! If you don't tell me about it later in the night you can't sleep anymore" Reza said.

Zahra clutched the edge of her shirt. "How is Mas Rizal? Is he okay or is he critical?"

Reza took a deep breath, she had to answer that question. "Rizal is still in a critical state, Viona is the same. What the hell are you thinking? I'm sure that's not just your question!"

"I was thinking, what if this child was born without a father." Zahra said doubtfully.

"just that? You sure that's all? Are you still feeling very deeply for Rizal? Aren't you my sincere feelings for you all this time?"

"Then, what? Try telling me everything." Reza looked at Zahra very seriously.

Zahra was still silent, in a very confused look. Suddenly, Reza clasped Zahra's body into his arms. "Zahra what else should I convince you? I love you with a sincere heart. I will guarantee your happiness with all my soul. Don't worry if your son doesn't have a father, if something happens to Rizal. Even if fate says otherwise, I will still be desperate to marry you after you officially divorce Rizal. I'm not gonna let you go again Zahra. I won't waste another chance. I don't need your answer right now. Answer it later after you give birth to this child safely. Now don't think weird yet, keep praying for all to be smooth."

Reza took off her arms. "I'm sorry, hugged you carelessly. All because I was so anxious to see the doubt in your heart. I'm sure there's a little love for me. That love is visible from the look of your eyes on me, Zahra."

"Do you want to go to the hospital? If we leave now."

Zahra smiled and nodded. "Let's get a bag, Mom."

"Yes, I'm waiting here."

Zahra went upstairs to get her bag. After that he headed to the hospital with Reza. It seemed like Zahra had started to depend on Reza's gentle demeanor. His patience and his adult attitude were able to heal Zahra's wounded heart.

A few minutes later, Reza's car arrived at the hospital. They went down and immediately headed to his mother-in-law's ward, because Mr. Roni was standing guard there.

"Assalamualaikum, Pa!" Who was Zahra to her father-in-law.

"Waalaikumsalam" replied Mr. Roni.

Zahra greeted her father-in-law. "How's Mama doing, Pa? Has it improved?"

Mr. Roni looked at his daughter-in-law with a sad look. "You don't hate your mama? He's been too mean to you, son!"

Zahra smiled bitterly. "Papa says, did Zahra ever hate anyone? Even I was able to survive this long, even though Mama never liked me one bit. My heart is hurt, Pa! But, somehow I can't stop not caring even if I've been hurt" replied Zahra lirih.

"Your heart is good, son! How badly Rizal let you go! His father wanted to apologize on behalf of Rizal and your mother. Papa apologizes for all the mistakes they've made so far. Forgive me for not being a good in-law to you. Forgive Papa, Son!" Mr. Roni shed his tears, he was moved by Zahra's kindness.

"Pa, it's Pa! Papa's innocent, so Papa doesn't have to apologize. I've forgiven them all, Pa. I sincerely forgive Mama, Mas Rizal and also Viona. I will use my Iddah time to help them all. I will be in this family until I give birth to my baby. Does Papa still accept me?" zahra asked with her tears in her eyes.

Reza was shocked to hear Zahra's words. So is Mr. Roni. "Is it true that you said that, son?"

Zahra nodded. "Yes Pa, I did it with sincerity."

"What a noble heart, Zahra. May God always give you happiness."

"Amin ya robbal alamin's. Then Papa has breakfast first, because I've been cooking specifically for Papa."

After that, they all sat back down and opened the food that was brought. Suddenly a nurse came to give me information. "Sorry, sir! The patient on Viona's behalf was pronounced dead" the nurse said.

Zahra was shocked, she dropped her food bushel to the floor. "Vi-Viona, why?"