Alana looked very agitated. She had been tossing and turning in bed for almost an hour trying to fall asleep.
However, his efforts so far have been fruitless. Alana found it difficult to close her eyes tonight because something bothered her.
Straightening up, Alana rubbed her face gently and massaged her forehead. Now, he still remembers Vivian's words a few days ago at the Cafeteria of the Medika Hospital.
"Don't worry, Lana. Elbarack, God willing, can be fair with both of us. After all, you are indeed perfect enough to be a potential wife and mother of his children," said Vivian after reading the results of the obstetric examination that Alana had done a few hours ago.
While Alana herself chose to remain silent for a moment, until this moment, he still couldn't stop thinking about his best friend's way of thinking. How could Vivian be so relaxed or even go crazy because she was willing to find a mate for her loved husband?
"Once again I ask, Vivian, are you sure?"
"Sure about what?" asked the woman in front of him. "Are you sure you will find a new wife for Elbarack?"
Alana nodded.
"Until this second, I'm still confused. How could you find Elbarack a wife just because you want to have children."
"What did you say just now? just want?" Vivian's voice sounded a little high. The woman even pulled the corners of her lips into a wry smile. "It's not that trivial, Lana. Having children has been Elbarack's biggest dream since the beginning of our marriage. Moreover, El is the eldest child. Even though his parents never pressured us to have children, I'm sad because I can't give him what he's been hoping for. ."
"Does El demand that you have children?"
"No," Vivian shook her head. "He has always refused when I asked him to find a new wife or to be polygamous."
Alana's brow furrowed. He thought that madness forced someone to do what he didn't want. Moreover, this moved her to marry again.
"Yeah, so? If El isn't willing, why did you ask me to be his second wife? You're crazy!"
Vivian sighed. He grabbed Alana's wrist and looked closely at her best friend. The expression on his face, which used to be sour, now changed drastically to sad.
"Because you can give what I can't, Lana," Vivian said softly. "Even if I could give El a child, I wouldn't be so reckless as to ask her to marry again."
"But why should I? Why not other women."
Of course, this is a big question for Alana. Up to this point, he had been amazed after years of not seeing each other. There was no wind, let alone a rainstorm. Suddenly Vivian called and invited herself to meet.
I need to find out where his best friend got his cell phone number. They have lost contact for a very long time.
"It all started from the despair that I experienced," said Vivian. "There was one night when I felt really down. Then I asked God to give me a way out. And just so you know, the next day God immediately answered my prayer."
"You mean?"
"Yes," nodded Alana. "The next day, after all this time we haven't contacted each other, I accidentally saw you in a mall. And after that, I kept thinking about you, Lana. From there, I'm sure that God actually sent you to give help with the problem I'm currently facing. face this moment. That's why, I'm desperately trying to find a way to contact you immediately."
"And as soon as we met, you without further ado immediately asked me to be your husband's honey?"
"I don't have much time, Lana," Vivian replied. "Besides, as I said before, you are indeed the right person to accompany Elbarack. Not to mention that the results of the obstetrical examination that you just did were outstanding, even indicating the readiness of your uterus to be fertilized. It's a far cry from my fate, which has no hope." to bear Elbarack's child."
Now, it was Alana's turn to smile blandly. How could Vivian be so sure she was the right woman to be the wife and mother of Elbarack Asegaf's child?
"There are many other women out there who are more than me, Vivian."
"You're right." Vivian nodded. "There are many who are more perfect. But all I know inside and out is only you, Lana. Not to mention that we are both Syarifah and that is the important point."
"But Vivian-"
"Come on, Lana. Once again, you don't need to worry," interrupted Vivian. "In the near future, like the request you made earlier, I'm sure Elbarack will come to visit to ask permission to propose and marry you. I'm also sure Mommy Karina will definitely agree to this marriage."
Because of the stupid condition that Alana put forward, now he thought of himself. If he didn't want to be a second wife, why didn't he refuse Vivian's request from the start?
Alana felt utterly crazy. In the past, she liked Elbarack. She even had a dream that one day he could marry that man. Now? Even though it was too late, God granted her vision. But why even become a second wife?
Dizzy with too much to think about, Alana slowly inched off the bed. She was stepping out of the room, intending to approach Alina, who was in the guest room.
The twins stayed at their parents' house because Ray left his assignment for a few days in York. Alana thought it was better to tell Alina. Who knows that his younger sibling can help advise on the problem he is currently experiencing?
As soon as she entered Alina's room which was indeed unlocked, Alana immediately stepped towards the bed. Without hesitation, she gently patted Alina's back shoulder, who was already under the covers then.
"Alina ... don't sleep yet," Alana pleaded in an almost whispering voice. The woman even immediately sat right on the side of the bed. She reached out, then shook the twin's body again, so he immediately opened his eyes.
"Sis Lana, it's already late. What do you want?" muttered Alina with her eyes still closed.
"There's something I want to talk to you about."
"What are you talking about? Can't you do it tomorrow? It's already late. It's better to hurry up and rest."
"But this is very important, Na," Alana replied beggingly.
Aline rubbed her face. Still half lazy, the woman straightened up and rested her shoulder on the mattress's headboard. After all his consciousness was collected, he looked at Alana with a questioning gaze.
Usually, when Alana came around at this time of night, there must be something important that she wanted to discuss. Alina knew precisely what her twin's character was.
"What are you going to tell me, Sis Lana?"
Alana changed her sitting position so she could face Alana directly. She raised his legs, then sat cross-legged on the bed.
"You remember the guy I had a crush on in college, don't you?"
Alina rolled her eyes. She was trying to remember which figure Alana meant.
"Which one, anyway? The one from medical school?"
Alana nodded. She confirmed Alina's guess.
"Yeah, that's it. How many guys have I been targeting all this time, anyway?"
"There are two, right? One is Aleandro's brother."
"Yeah. But I'm not talking about brother Al anymore."
"Yes, then why are you suddenly discussing the target guy?" astonished Aline.
"Did he marry Vivian?"
"Yeah, I know. Vivian is your friend, right?"
"I recently met Vivian," continued Alana. "And she begged me to be Elbarack's second wife, her husband," Alana answered in one breath.
"What?" Aline's eyes immediately widened. He was sure that his hearing wasn't wrong just now. "Don't be crazy, Sis! Can't you be so beautiful like this to be a second wife?"
Alana was silent. Seeing Alina's expression, she was sure her sister would be angry if she heard more about what she was about to tell.
"I've tried to refuse, Na. But he begged me to accept his request."
"What's the reason? Why did you suddenly ask your sister to marry her husband? After all, there are a lot of girls in this world. Why does it have to be Sis Lana?"
Alana let out a long breath. Confused, too, should start the story from where. She is really in a squeezed position now.
"Essentially, Vivian couldn't have children because her uterus had been removed. Then she found out that I used to have a crush on Elbarack. After all, we're all of the same Ba'alawy descent. So —"
"So he chose you to be his second wife so Elbarack could have children? Is that what you mean?" guessed Alina as if she could read what Alina would say to her.
From her attitude alone, Alina was sure that Alana couldn't do anything. She was surprised too. Alana used to be a tough person and even liked to intimidate Maria before she finally made up. But why now instead turned into a soft woman?
"Yes."
"Crazy!"
Alina immediately exclaimed. But it didn't take long for the woman to be silent as if digesting something in her head. She suddenly thought that if he couldn't have children later, should Ray give up marrying another woman? Instantly he shook his head repeatedly. It's okay to share a husband with another woman. It is better to separate than to see your husband remarry.
"Why are you even daydreaming. What do you think I should do?"
"I don't know what to do either, Sis. But the name of sharing a husband must be uncomfortable. If Vivian is as good as you are. There must be a moment that makes you both awkward or even uncomfortable with each other later."
Alana nodded. What Alina said was true. No matter how good Vivian is right now or how fair Elbarack will be, as a normal human being, he is sure that one day there will be jealousy between them. Either Vivian or herself felt jealous at first.
"I also never thought about becoming a second wife, Na. But seeing Vivian, I feel sorry too."
"I'm sorry, Sis. But you don't have to sacrifice your own feelings too, right? In the past, you were kind enough to choose to give in. Now? Why should he bother your older brother again." Alina's face clearly showed an expression of dislike. Indeed so. Alina doesn't like it when other people disturb her family members.
"But I have agreed to Vivian's request, how about that."
"Dear Allah." Alina reflexively exclaimed. The woman's head even seemed to shake her head repeatedly. "How do you answer brother?"
"I told Vivian, if Elbarack really agrees to this marriage, he must come to the house himself. Elbarack must also ask permission directly and at the same time convince Mommy to propose to me."
Aline took a deep breath. Why didn't his twin think carefully before giving an answer or response to Vivian?
"My advice, you better think about it again," asked Alina. "This is marriage, sis. Completion of worship that you can't go on and on and on. It's a big sin if you don't match in the middle of the road and you get divorced instead."
Alana was speechless hearing Aline's words. But it couldn't be helped. She had agreed to Vivian's request some time ago. She couldn't bear seeing how his best friend was kneeling, begging for help.
"Tomorrow or the day after tomorrow I will try to contact Vivian again to discuss this further."
"Yes, you have to, sis!" Alina replied. "Don't make the wrong decision later, which will eventually bring regret. It would be best if you didn't suffer later.
Alana was moved to hear her sister's words. Stretching his arms, he hugged Alina's body tightly, and soon, the woman whispered, "Thank you so much for worrying about my fate. Thank you for being willing and willing to listen to your complaints tonight. If anything happens, I will tell you again."