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Stepbrother (finished )

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It was only natural that Herman loved his only daughter so much.

When his wife died, Erna was devastated and frustrated. Likewise with him who must sincerely lose the figure of a companion.

Herman also put aside his grief, in order to comfort Erna so as not to dissolve in a long sadness by obeying and granting whatever the will of her child .

Herman was so pampering his only daughter and never angry with her. For not wanting to make and see Erna sad again.

For Herman, Erna was a priority in his life.

This has continued and become a habit until now.

Although he is aware that there is a heart and a feeling that he must also pay attention to .

But again , so great affection and heartlessness made him not want to question Erna's outrageous attitude towards his wife, Soraya.

Herman reneged.

After saying that he will discuss Erna's treatment of his half-brother, but in fact there is no talk at all about it.

Herman seemed to ignore the problem.

Soraya was disappointed.

He has really reached the limit of his patience.

Let alone defending , Herman did not even intend to reprimand Erna.

'' I'm not asking you to be rude, yell let alone play.

I just want to be firm.

He is a child. But I am a wife !

Our condition is the same, mas. We both left the couple.

And I have a child too.

So I know what it's like.

But that does not mean even if the child does wrong, we remain silent and let it go.

At least give a reprimand ! "

Herman. He tried to persuade his wife to calm down and promised to do as Soraya asked. He will rebuke Erna.

Soraya. He nurtured his patience again to give the opportunity to the husband and also to himself in order to survive this journey.

Days change, but nothing changes.

Herman is back. Soraya also took his promise.

This also sparked debate.

That morning, for the first time, the couple had a fight.

Instead of apologizing, Herman asked Soraya to be aware. As a wife and parent, she should be able to understand Erna's attitude .

After hearing this, Soraya stopped talking.

He just stared and then Herman left for work with Erna who alluded to a triumphant smile.

Seeing Erna's behavior as if mocking him, Soraya could not stand it anymore .

He then packed up, put his personal items and also Ririn into the bag.

When the school-go-back clock arrived, Soraya had been waiting in front of her son's school gate in a taxi.

Shortly afterwards Ririn exited the gate along with the other disciples.

They went home, but not to the house that has been their residence for the past year, but to the house of Mr. Komang Soraya's parents.

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Mr. Komang and his wife looked in wonder at his son and granddaughter who came with a bag of clothes in large quantities.

Not waiting to be asked, Soraya immediately explained what had happened.

In short he said if he wanted to stay a while while waiting whether the husband would be aware and would follow him.

Mr. Komang and his wife just kept silent do not know what to comment.

They would wait for the son-in-law to come over to talk about this matter.

Intermittent day.

Herman didn't come.

Not even calling him.

Soraya was disappointed.

But it turns out that the husband contacted his parents, asked if he was there and told them about their household problems according to his version.

I don't know what Herman told his parents.

Because now Soraya began to be showered with various questions that cornered him.

Soraya was overrated in response to the attitude of her stepson. Not only that, mr. Komang and his wife even said that the cause of the problem was because he and Ririn could not adapt to the life of her husband.

Even his parents added that he should give up and be grateful to get a husband as good and as good as Herman.

His parents also explained why Herman did not follow him because he wanted to give time and did not want to disturb Soraya to calm down.

Soraya. Not get a defense. Both of her parents were actually deceived by her husband and now do not stop nagging him.

Almost every day, they told Soraya to go home to her husband and stop acting childish.

'' good. I will go home if mas Herman and Erna who come to pick me up said Soraya who was careless because he kept on throwing babbles from both parents.

For a month he waited.

Herman finally came to pick her up.

But Erna did not come.

Soraya also questioned why Erna did not come when the condition that she would return home was Erna had to admit her rude attitude and apologize to Ririn in front of everyone.

But again Soraya had to swallow disappointment.

Instead of persuading him, Herman just impore both parents.

They cornered him. Telling him how selfish he is and making Slse as if all is his fault.

Soraya's patience is over.

He asked Herman to come home and never come back.

Herman according.

He was still confident if there would be a time when Soraya was tired and returned to him.

But, honey, all these things are just wishes.

A week later, a letter containing a divorce suit approached him.

Herman rushed to his father-in-law's residence. But he's late.

This morning Soraya and Ririn left when the komang and wife were out and didn't say where they were going.

They were thinking, maybe Soraya and Ririn went home to Herman.

But they were surprised by the arrival of Herman who said that he had been sued for divorce by Soraya.

And what surprised him again was that Soraya had taken care of the transfer of Ririn's school.

I don't know since when the woman who is known to be obedient and quiet planned and took care of everything.

Herman is officially a widower for the second time.

Days changed by week. Slowly Herman began to realize his mistake .

He then intends to improve himself and fix everything.

He started from heart to heart with Erna .

He hoped that Erna's mind would be open and conscious .

So that the child will change his attitude .

Erna who saw how the slump of the father because of the death of his stepmother finally realized his mistake.

Almost every day he found Herman's moody face. Erna regretted because this was all the impact of her actions .

One month after the hammer knock decided the end of the marriage of Herman and Soraya .

Erna persuaded the papa to go to Komang sir's house.

Who knows if Soraya has returned ? So said.

Erna also promised, if she met with Soraya and Ririn she would apologize and persuade them to go home.

Herman welcomed the goodwill of his son and agreed. They also went to Komang sir's house.

But let alone meet, news from Soraya and Ririn alone, Mr. Komang and his wife do not know.

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Two years later.

A few days ahead of the Eid celebration.

The atmosphere of joy welcomes the day of victory so awaited after one month of fasting.

But not in the family of Mr. Komang and Herman.

Although already divorced, but the relationship of the former in-laws and daughter-in-law is still well established.

Herman still faithfully awaits Soraya with frequent visits to the house of Mr. Komang.

Just like last year's holiday.

At Lebaran this time even Komang sir and his wife invited Herman and Erna to celebrate together .

That morning, after the I'd prayer, Herman and Erna immediately glided to the residence of Pak Komang.

'' asalamualaikum '' Herman said his greetings when he was in front of the fence of the house of Pak Komang.

'' Walaikumsalam '' an unfamiliar voice was heard .

'' Aya '' Herman was amazed to see who answered his greetings.

In a white scarf hijab, Soraya stood at the mouth of the door .

The woman smiled welcoming him kindly while letting him in.

It was with great pleasure that Herman and Erna entered.

'' who, bun ? '' a man came up to them .The slightly moody and somewhat lofty-bellied man approached and wrapped his hands around Soraya's waist.

Seeing that Herman and Erna suddenly widened their eyes and threw gazes at each other.

'' this is '', yeah . Herman and Erna. They are my ex-husband and stepson said Soraya introduced the father and son who looked at him questioningly.

'' oh, yes, please introduce me Erwin, Soraya's husband Erwin smiled broadly as he reached out to Herman.

Herman welcomed the handcuff with an easy feeling.

Seeing and hearing the fact that Soraya has now had a partner makes her feel crushed.

His two-year wait was in vain. The fruit of his patience turned bitter.

'' dad's in the gih, tell dad and mom there's a guest. The children were also told to come out all over Soraya's soft plea.

The two of them had linked a friendly gaze with Erwin's palm stroking Soraya's stomach.

Samar is seen by the eyes of the two people who noticed when the hand pressed the shirt.

Soraya's stomach is twitching.

'' are you married ? '' asked Herman still with his look of shock.

Soraya smiled widely and said.

'' yes '', Mas Her.

I met my husband while working in town x. And it just so happens that we also work in the same supermarket ''

Soraya continued to tell.

Back then, on the advice of an old friend, Soraya and Ririn went to town X.

They were given temporary shelter and Soraya was offered a job.

It just so happens that her friend's husband is a manager at a supermarket.

Soraya was not happy - nyiakan help of his friend.

He works while taking care of his only child.

Luckily the friend wanted to help take care of Ririn after school when Soraya had not yet returned to work.

It was at his workplace that Soraya met and met Erwin who was also a fellow worker at the supermarket.

In short. Six months later, they agreed to a relationship.

Erwin is a widower with a daughter who has just finished high school.

Although hesitant because of the trauma of the previous failure, but Erwin was able to convince him until finally they were married.

Not necessarily believe it, Soraya learned from experience and chose not to have children directly.

The first six months, he tried to get to know more about the character and attitude of the husband . Especially her stepdaughter named Siti.

After going through many dilemmas and deliberation, Soraya was finally able to breathe a sigh of relief.

Because God has been kind enough to give her a new family like never before.

Erwin was very understanding and never forced his will.

He always talks about anything and will make a decision if Soraya agrees.

Same with Siti.

The girl who grew up received and wanted to consider Ririn like her own sister.

He even asked that father and mother immediately give them a sister.

This is the life of Soraya.

Blissfully.

Although not living abundantly. But he felt enough and very grateful.

Now he knows how to live happily. Before thinking about himself, he must first prioritize the comfort and feelings of his son.

For someone with a status without a partner, either because of death that separates or even because of divorce.

Sometimes, if going to start or even establish a child relationship is always a party that is indirectly required to obey and required to want to understand.

But it should be the child who is the main consideration.

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