"Is that okay, Ma? I have permission to give you the ring that you gave me as a dowry to marry Zahra," said Axell while sipping his coffee."Ring?" asked Mrs. Celine, confused."Yes, the ring that mom gave me first," answered Axell, looking at his mother."When?" asked Mrs. Celine."In a cardboard box," Axell answered flatly.Mrs. Celine seemed to cover her mouth."Is the ring still there?" asked Mrs. Celine."Yes, Mrs. Ania gave it to me along with the cardboard," answered Axell."So, Mrs. Ania doesn't use it to support your living expenses?" asked Mrs. Celine."Mommy Ania raise their children with their own sweat," answered Axell, which made Mrs. Celine lower her head."Sorry," said Axell, only then realizing the change in his mother's expression."It's okay," answered Mrs. Celine hoarsely."Can I use the twenty-gram ring as a dowry later?" Axell repeated."Yes," answered Mrs. Celine, nodding.Silence fell between the two mothers and children; everyone was absorbed in
Zahra's body seemed to shake violently when she heard her name called out loud many times. Axell, who realized this, immediately hugged the body of Zahra, who had become his wife several hours ago.Zahra gasped when she felt her body warm and was already in the arms of Axell, the man who, a few hours ago, made a sacred promise in front of her father. Zahra tried to let go of Axell's hug, but Axell just tightened his hug."Let it stay like this until your mood calms down, then we'll go out together," said Axell, hugging his wife tightly.Zahra just nodded emotionally; she didn't expect that the man who had married her and promised her in front of everyone would actually be responsible and protective. Zahra’s sister and Mommy Melati followed Zahra into the room. Everyone was stunned to see Axell giving peace to the youngest sister. At first, they were worried that Zahra would faint after hearing screams from outside."An extraordinary match for Zahra," said Ranti."Thank God," mutt
"Wait, Zahra! Let me accompany you," said Axell while pulling Zahra's hand.Zahra was shocked to realize that a few hours ago she had legally become the wife of Axell Waned, who was now in front of her.Zahra fell to the floor and cried. Mommy Melati hugged her child and gently rubbed Zahra's shoulder."Why do they hate me so much?" asked Zahra, confused."You are patient; we can't force someone to like us. The same goes for hating," said Mommy Melati quietly.Axell had ordered Rido to prepare the car because they were going to Zahra's house to see what was happening."Come on, Zahra," said Axell."What about the kids?" Zahra asked."Let me look after them," said Ranti from inside."We'll say goodbye to the kids first, then they'll look for us," said Zahra gently, greeted by Axell's nod.Axell followed Zahra's steps backwards to find the children playing in front of the TV."Tama, Rikel, Mommy and..." Zahra stopped saying and looked at Axell's face, because all this time sh
"This world is so small," said Zahra, smiling sadly. "Do you know where?" Axell asked. "He's Gina's husband, Vina's sister," answered Zahra. "Was there his wife?" Axell asked. "There are, but she are waiting in the car," said Zahra quietly. Axell roughened his hair; his head was dizzy with such a complicated problem. Hardi, whom he has trusted for years, turns out to have a wife from a toxic family. So far, Axell has never looked into or pried into Hardi's personal life. For him, as long as Hardi handles legal matters well, their relationship is quite like that. Hardi is an honest person and truly trustworthy. Never betrayed him, or did Axell have to change his attorney? "I will find another lawyer for you," said Axell. "No need; I won't sue them. I'll sue them later in the afterlife," Zahra answered clearly. Axell, Hafiz, and Fira suddenly looked at Zahra because they were so shocked by Zahra's words just now. "You can't hold a grudge; remember what you always advised me to
Axell narrowed his eyes slightly when he saw the name on the screen calling him at night like this, and it was certain that this was related to what happened this afternoon at Zahra's house.Axell ignored the first call until Axell answered the third call.Hardi.That's the name on the phone tonight. While Zahra seemed frozen, she accidentally saw Axell's cellphone screen, which displayed Hardi's name."Hello, Mr. Hardi," said Axell after sliding the green button on his cellphone."Hello, Mr. Axell, good evening," said Hardi, sounding a little stiff.Axell appeared to activate the loudspeaker on his cellphone so that Zahra could listen to his conversation with Hardi."Evening, Mr. Hardi, what's going on?" Axell asked casually."First of all, I wanted to congratulate you on your wedding. Even though I didn't get an invitation," chuckled Hardi, sounding forced."Thanks, sir. Just the wedding ceremony, sir. The reception may be in three months," said Axell."Hehehe. The world i
The two people left Mr. Ahmad's house, which was not equipped with a fence."Let them enjoy their wedding night first; tomorrow we will execute it," said one of them, grinning.Axell sat with Zahra among Zahra's extended family."What happened there?" asked Mr. Ahmad to open the conversation."Vina and the others broke into the house and destroyed the shop," Zahra answered softly."Insolent, they must be taught a lesson," said Zahra's second sister."Yes, tonight they are staying at the police station," said Axell."Are you serious, Axell?" he asked."Seriously," answered Axell."Good!""But Zahra has decided that tomorrow she will withdraw her report and refuse to give them compensation," said Axell while looking at Zahra.Meanwhile, the others were all focused on looking into Zahra's eyes."There's no point in me suing them. Those who have money, energy, and time will be used up taking care of this. Tonight is enough to be a lesson for them; hopefully they will change af
Zahra followed Axell into the room; the smell of oranges wafted out when the door was opened. The cold air from the AC, which was not turned off all night, immediately penetrated the pores. Zahra paid attention to every corner of the room, which was quite spacious; all things were neatly arranged and equipped with an indoor bathroom. Zahra's gaze stopped on a fairly large photo with a beautiful frame of a dirty village dog. Zahra's forehead furrowed in surprise.Axell noticed Zahra's confusion, then approached."He was the dog who looked after me all night in front of the orphanage when my mother left me there. At that time, he barked all night, hoping that someone would care, but people didn't understand; in fact, they were even more afraid to go out. So I was a baby all night long. The cardboard near the rubbish box is being guarded by a dog while it's cold," said Axell dreamily."Sorry," said Zahra quietly.Axell looked up."For what?" Axell asked."It tears your old wounds,"
Axell looked at Zahra, sweating the size of corn kernels beading on his forehead."Zahra, don't be afraid; we'll be fine. It's crowded, Zahra," Axell said."Yes," Zahra replied quietly.Zahra repeatedly prayed in her heart to reduce her fear. Slowly, Zahra began to feel calm, and Jojo had also returned to the road they should have passed."They've left?" Axell asked Jojo."Yes, seeing us enter a busy traffic area, they chose to detour, probably looking for another way. Let's stay alert," Jojo replied.Axell let out a long sigh."What exactly do they want?" Axell said irritably.Jojo chose to stay quiet and focus on the road, while Zahra was already gloriously calm, sitting in the back.Not long after the car had entered the parking lot of Axell Waned Group, Axell held Zahra's hand tightly towards his room. Although some employees looked closely at Zahra's closed appearance and unusual walk,.Zahra looked down, feeling that many pairs of eyes were watching her. Zahra's confidence immed