Lailatulqadar (Song of Missing For Fathers)
Chapter 25

"Sister Laila is still sad because of Bi Mira huh?" ask Qadar when Laila returns to deliver Qadar to school.

"No, Laila is not sad. Aunt Mira is not wrong. The wrong brother." Laila carved a smile despite her heart being in a state of turmoil and her mind kept thinking hard how she could earn more to replace the lost money Mira.

Since Sahur earlier Mira did not want to talk to him. Laila felt uncomfortable if she stayed one roof with people who were angry with her to not want to talk in the least.

Although Laila had tried to get him to communicate, Mira remained silent reluctant to make a sound. It makes Laila unwell. Laila was ignored by Mira. Handoko Uncle also knew that at this time his wife was silencing Laila even on him it seems that Aunt Mira was also indifferent. Just talk as necessary. Laila felt more guilty for making them not get along.

Today Laila decided to return to deliver Qadar to school. Because even at home he is not considered to exist by his aunt.

All Laila wants to find a job so she can have her own income and no longer bother her Uncle and Aunt. At least Laila can meet the needs of herself and Qadar so as not to rely on the Handoko family.

Qadar soon gets into the school environment while Laila walks around the school intending to find a shop, a stall or whatever it is that could give her a job. The problem of Laila's wages is not so much thought about how much he will receive, which is important enough for his life together with Qadar. To fill the stomach to connect the life of him and his sister.

Laila walked on the sidewalk to several stalls lined up there. There are only a few stalls that open the rest close because at this time the fasting month so small stalls in that place appear partially closed.

But unfortunately every stall he went to did not require his energy. Laila decides to go back to Qadar's school.

As he began to get close to the school gate, he saw a black car stopping there. Laila knew exactly who was in the black car. Restu and Sharif his father. Laila decided to hide, waiting until Restu entered the school gate.

Laila watched the two men from a distance. Sharif's attitude is so sweet on Restu. The treatment of the father to his son. Syarif seemed to love Restu so much.

Laila thought why did Sharif not treat her and Qadar the same? Wasn't he and Qadar both his sons? Just like Restu.

Does Sharif his father hate him? Butwhy? What is wrong with Laila and Qadar? He and Qadar are only victims here, even if between his father and mother there is a problem of course Laila and Qadar do not know anything. Why is his father's attitude like this? As if she refuses to acknowledge her own child. Moreover, Syarif knows that Marni is dead and he knows that currently Laila and Qadar live in Handoko's house, why didn't he come to Handoko's house to let go of his longing for his children or leave his two children to Handoko if he couldn't bring Laila and Qadar to live with him, with his new family?

Long enough Laila was pecking there watching the scene that deeply pierced her heart. Until finally Restu entered the school gate and now only Sharif who was there.

Laila decided to question everything to Sharif. Ask him all the things that filled his mind.

Laila walked with big strides not wanting to be late because Syarif was about to get into his car again.

"Dad!" sahut Laila which is now about three meters from Sharif is located.

Sontak Syarif stopped his steps, as his arm almost touched the car door. He puffed up and turned his body to see who was calling 'father' to him.

Laila, who was aware of her father's dislike with Laila's mouth earlier, he also repeated his words. Especially after he found out if the school guard guards noticed the two of them.

"Restu's Father!" errata Laila.

The security guard was busy closing the gate when he heard the doorbell ringing. He no longer looked at Laila and Sharif outside the gate.

Now Laila was right in front of Sharif.

The two look at each other. Laila looked longingly at her father, hoping that he would feel the same way and embrace her as they had been separated for years. But that seems to be Laila's wishful thinking and dreams. Syarif even seemed reluctant to admit that Laila was his eldest daughter, although at this time there were only two of them there was no one there other than a vehicle that passed by on the highway in front of the school. Of course they will not recognize the two people and those who pass by will not notice both. So why is Syarif still reluctant to admit Laila?

"Why did you leave us? Mother is now dead, only me and Qadar are left. We have no one else, and only our hope father. Qadar misses his father very much, he never knows who his father is because during the womb until he grows up he does not know the appearance of his father. But his desire to meet my father was huge. If you love us, let us come with you." Laila stared expectantly.

Syarif shook his head quickly as if he could not bring Laila and Qadar to the house. The house where Sharif lived with Restu and his wife Ambar.

Laila's heartache saw her body language alone as it was. What does it mean that Syarif his father really does not want to be disturbed again his life?

"Laila knows, I have a son and a wife. But me and Qadar are also father's children, we have every right to be affectionate with you. And Dad has a huge obligation to us. Laila promised not to say this to the father's wife and children, but please take us to another place where you might occasionally live with us. Whether it's in a rented house even if we don't bother Uncle Handoko and his family anymore" Pinta Laila said.

"Sorry Laila I can't take you and Qadar. Waita minute!" Sharif got into the car taking something from there.

Then he came back in front of Laila with a brown envelope that seemed to be money.

"Receive this as a sign of forgiveness and as my duty that has been missed so far. But remember, I don't want you to take it all out in front of my family. I'll add more later if the money runs out. " Sarif then left after handing the money to Laila.

Laila just silently stared, dumbfounded not to believe what she had heard from her father's mouth just now.

It was as if this heaven and earth had collapsed hearing those painful words coming out of a father's mouth. Even Sharif did not mention himself as a father in every sentence. Just the word 'me' she said seemed to reinforce that Laila was no longer her child. Can blood relationships just break up? Does Laila deserve to keep the hatred of her father because the wounds inflicted by her are so deep and painful.

A single tear came loose, and it was the last tear for Laila to weep for her father. It will not be again and it will never be released again at a later date.

seriate,