New Breath
Chapter 36's

Reyhan is still enjoying his own afternoon on the front porch. He was accompanied by Nadhira. However, the woman first entered to bring the twins because the afternoon will soon change. And it was Reyhan who actually asked his wife to bring the twins in. He did not want the twins to be sick because they were exposed to the wind for too long. So protective Reyhan in a pair of tiny twins who now has become a reason and a new breath in his life that was trapped in pain due to heart disease he suffered. Radit and Radin also brought a new spirit to Reyhan so that his finger feels more cheerful and colorful.

Reyhan squinted when he saw the gate open and appeared a four-wheeled vehicle—taksi—from there. His forehead shriveled questioningly. Who comes to their house by taxi?

However, Reyhan's water face instantly changed when the one to the outside of the taxi was Papa. He smiled, but only in seconds. After that, Reyhan again wondered. Isn't Papa on a work trip out of town? Why is Papa home now? For Reyhan it is impossible if his father is out of town for not twenty-four hours. Especially if there is a job. Because, his father spent more time up to days.

Reyhan's confusion grew when he saw Papa's face was so tangled. He doesn't know what happened to Papa. Reyhan then got up and approached first. "Pa," called Reyhan in a soft tone. Then, Papa raised his head.

"Eh, Brother. What's outside?" ask Papa. He then welcomed the elder's hand and allowed Reyhan to kiss the back of his hand.

"Bored inside, Pa," Reyhan replied. "Said Mama, Papa went out of town. Why did you come home so soon?" ask Reyhan without further ado.

"The schedule was canceled today, brother. Maybe in two or three days Papa will leave," replied Papa in a soft and uninspired voice.

Reyhan felt that something was not right with his father. He tried to look at Papa's face. Spoons. "Papa sick?" reyhan asked in a worried tone. He doesn't usually see Papa's face like this. It made him worry and fear. Afraid that Papa will get sick.

Papa let out a long breath while shaking his head. "No, Brother. Papa is fine," Papa replied and landed his butt in the chair Reyhan had previously occupied. Reyhan then sat in the other seat.

"Papa why? Any issues?" Reyhan tried again to explain why his father looks like this. Obviously Reyhan felt the difference that happened to Papa at this time.

Papa did not answer. He actually remembered the incident this morning in Reyhan's workroom which is now occupied by Farhan. He remembered very well how Farhan's hands were shaking. Then, Farhan passed by as if dodging and hiding something. He doesn't know what's going on. However, in his heart he was worried that something bad would happen to his middle child. Moreover, seeing Farhan who now more often looks pale and his body also looks thin.

"Pa," call Reyhan and touch Papa's arm. "If there's a problem don't hold your own dong, Pa. Same story Brother. Who knows you can help" Reyhan said. He can never let his family or those closest to him solve problems on their own. As long as he can help, he will not remain silent. Especially now if his own father had a problem. Of course Reyhan will also be struggling to finish.

"Papa had another argument with Farhan. Afterwards, Papa sees for himself how Farhan's hand is shaking, but he tries to hide it from Papa. And he just left," said Papa. Papa raised his head and turned towards Reyhan. "Papa doesn't know what happened to Farhan. But, Papa was worried that something was being hidden from all of us."

It was a pleasure to be mixed with curiosity that Reyhan felt at this moment. Glad because now it looks like Papa has started to open up space for Farhan. However, Reyhan is also curious about Papa's story.

"Did you also feel that Farhan looked pale and thin?" tanya Papa tried to make sure that what he saw from Farhan was not wrong.

Reyhan nodded his head. "Yes, Pa. Was Farhan sick before?"

Papa shook his head. "No, Brother. But, Farhan is more often alone now. Especially when you are in a coma. Coming home from the office, he almost never went out of the room let alone out of the house," Papa explained given Farhan's habits in recent months. He himself was confused by Farhan's change which for him was so drastic. Farhan who used to spend more time outside is now no longer doing it.

Reyhan was silent to Papa's words. It seems strange to remember the habits of his sister first. Is there something Farhan is hiding?

"Sister, can Papa ask for help?"

"Try talking to your sister. Maybe the same brother, Farhan just wanted to tell what happened," said Papa who was replied with a nod by Reyhan. "Papa is afraid that something bad is going on with your brother's condition."

"Yes, Pa. Papa take it easy. Later Brother try to talk to Farhan, yes."

Papa took a long breath. He hoped that with Reyhan trying to talk, Farhan would be able to tell the truth.

"Yes, Papa came in first. Calm your mind Papa. Farhan's business, let Reyhan talk later."

"Yes, Brother." Papa's up. When entering the door. He found Nadhira standing there. Papa was a little surprised. "Gosh, Ra. Papa's shocked."

"Sorry, Pa" said Nadhira and smiled stiffly. Then, he let Papa continue his steps after shaking hands. Nadhira was back on the spot. The guilt re-emerged in his heart. Holy hooch! What has he done? Too many people he lied to by hiding Farhan's condition. What should Nadhira do now? Farhan still did not allow him to raise his voice about his true condition.

"Cho, Al. What are you doing here, honey?" asked Reyhan who was also shocked to see Nadhira near the door. He did not know from when and for what his wife was standing there.

"Oh, that. I was going outside. But, Big Brother went in," replied Nadhira. Then, he tried to act ordinary.

"We'll just go in. It's going to be night" Reyhan replied. Then, he grabbed Nadhira's hand and grasped it. Then, bring Nadhira to move inside.

"Hm, sister," call Nadhira.

"Why, Honey?"

"If I hide something from my brother. Would Brother be angry if one day he would find out?" nadhira asked as he set foot on a row of stairs.

"I have to know first what reason you hid it. I can't just get angry for no apparent reason" Reyhan replied. "What's the matter, honey? Is there something you're hiding from me?"

"That's just like it, brother. Brother mah often takes it seriously."

Reyhan laughed at the expression on Nadhira's face. He then put his arm around his wife's neck. The kissed top of Nadhira's head covered with hijab. "Why is my wife so funny?"

"Where's more funny? Me or the twins?"

"You're funny. The twins are so cute" Reyhan replied and laughed after that. Then, Nadhira was not bus to not laugh at the answer Reyhan gave.