A is for Ara
Statements

"He's...."

"Stop it," I cut him off to make Ali keep his mouth shut.

Ali put her coffee in front of me and took Naira's tea for her. The more variables I can't control. If something like this continues, I will lose gradually.

"You're going to suffer, Ara."

"I know."

"People will gossip about you. Your abi won't help you because it's related to his favorite son."

I was speechless, not expecting Ali to be able to say such a sentence. Now I know the answer to my question. He must have read the documents about my family. I think he even did more information digging after finding out that Kak Lunna was not the person he thought she was.

How far does he know about my family?

"I haven't said anything to my abi but our matchmaking plan is off. You're behind this, aren't you?"

"Your atmosphere is very easy to change," I replied making Ali smile bitterly. He is very easy to show his feelings and it is also very easy to hide his feelings. Things that will make others doubt with the sincerity he gives.

"Sir Lunna has a lot of power in your house. He wants to get rid of you, you know that, right?"

"What do you care?" manyaku.

"...."

"There's something you know about me, right?"

"I can't tell you unless you give me something."

Ting...

The sound of notification of incoming messages to my phone is heard. A complete document about Apothecary Liyanah went into the e-mail. The many documents about Down Syndrome that Aisya sent me, made me even more convinced that the hypothesis I made was correct.

"Call Aisya, my secretary, she'll give you what you need" I said as soon as I saw Aiden's secretary walking to our seats.

"The man will make you hate many people and be branded as a usurper, Ra," Ali replied as he saw the figure of Aiden's secretary getting closer to us.

"Sorry Miss Ara, may I join you?" his permission made Ali instantly shift to the side, providing a place for him to sit.

"Include Me Fahri, Secretary to Mr. Aiden."

"Ara, and he's Ali," I said.

"Isn't it too late to get acquainted now?" sahut Ali made an awkward atmosphere while returning a black card that he did not seem to use.

Although it's late at least now I know what to call him by what name. Only silence filled our table. A lot of things Fahri wanted to say but he was put down because of Ali's presence. And I'm sure, Ali also knew his presence was undesirable.

"Tell me what you want to say, ignore me" said Ali, who immediately greeted me with a murderous look. I don't want to have any conversation with Fahri because the discussion he will discuss is definitely about Aiden.

"I hope Miss Ara doesn't misunderstand me" Fahri said, choking Ali.

"Misunderstand what?" sahut Ali after finishing cleaning the stains on his clothes.

"...."

"Isn't it natural for Aiba to meet her own future husband?" continued Ali.

I was amazed by Ali's bravery in making trouble at the first meeting. Fahri's gaze turned into the gaze of a hunter, making me immediately signal Ali to be quiet. I don't want this conversation to cause feelings of hatred for each other.

"For someone trying to snatch a wife from her sister, I don't think you're worthy to represent Miss Ara."

I immediately hit the table with my right hand before Ali clutched Fahri's collar. Their attention is now on me. Fahri immediately confirmed his sitting position while Ali threw his face.

"Not just me but the people around me, you check?" I asked Ali to look at me.

" Hasn't Miss read the documents Mr. Aiden gave you?"

"Your beloved Mr. Aiden is my brother not me. What you guys did made me uncomfortable."

Fahri. Looking at his facial expression, he was eager to reply to my words but he put up with it. He didn't want to make my view of Aiden worse.

Ali gives Fahri a drink belonging to Azhar, making him surprised. I would also be surprised once the interlocutor who almost hit me suddenly did good. Fahri just nodded and did not touch his drink. Ali gestured me to have coffee in front of me.

"I will also take this coffee," said someone as he put away the coffee in front of me.

Aiden, now he's sitting next to me. I immediately looked at where Aiba was. Azhar looked at me, giving a sign that she would go home first along with Aiba and ummi. I just nodded.

"Can we talk both?" aiden's question made me re-conscious of his presence.

"Sit down" I said, asking Fahri to sit down. Fahri immediately looked at Aiden, asking for permission. Even to sit down he needed permission.

"You didn't give him permission?" he said while looking at Aiden. Aiden immediately nodded, making Fahri sit back.

"Wahh, it seems like being your secretary is very tiring" Ali said. I guess he didn't mean to say that, seeing his surprised expression after saying that.

"really?" reply Aiden coldly.

The atmosphere is very awkward. I can't break this awkwardness. Fahri will also continue to be silent to the rhythm of Aiden and Ali trapped in his speech.

The sound of my phone call is heard. The three men immediately looked at me, making a direct search for my phone. Without having to see who called, I picked it up.

"I'm at the cafe" I said as soon as Aisya called me.

"Isaiah?" ali asked, again a sharp look was directed at him.

I just nodded.

"Can I talk to you alone?" ask Aiden this time with emphasis.

"Talk here" I replied.

"You want to see other emotions from me, don't you?"

"He doesn't want to talk to you alone. Looks like you should practice reading other people's faces" Ali said.

"Are you not the one who should be practicing? To trust an ex-fiance more than someone you love, isn't it because you didn't read the face of your ex-fiancee to the loss of the woman you love to your sister's hand?" aiden's reply made Ali harden his jaw.

"Miss Ara!" call Aisya panting. He was quite surprised to see me along with Aiden and Ali, and also Fahri.

Prangs..

The sound of a glass filled with coffee and a small plate filled with cake falling was heard. I turned my attention to Aiden who was staring tiredly at me. He's not someone who softly spoke to me a week ago.

"Where are we talking?" I asked Aiden to stand up.

Aisya held my hand, preventing me from leaving her. I let go of his hand and walked after Aiden.

"How many hours do you not sleep?" I asked as soon as Aiden sat on the park bench.

"...."

"You wanna keep quiet?" I gave up on the silence between us.

"I do love Aiba but I won't be able to marry him."

"If you're honest...."

"Not because of my illness but because of comfort. I don't find comfort in him."

"That's because you're limiting yourself."

"Different from you?"

"...."

"Did I not limit myself to you? You know for sure if I also limit myself to you."

"You have to sleep, does the sleeping pills I prescribed have no effect?"

"I will obey all your wishes. Even if you ask me to divorce you after the wedding, I will."

"You crazy?"

Aiden shakes. He looked at the sky that was still turning blue. He was like someone who was seeking tranquility from the blue sky. For a long time we were silent just to look at the sky.

"The next week I will come to your house to propose to you" he said, standing up.

"...."

"And I will take the sleeping pills you prescribed for me" he continued, followed by footsteps leaving me.

He didn't give me a chance to refuse. If divorce goes into any choice I want, I think there's something else she wants from me. Things I don't know and maybe things that will hurt me.

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