Only I Love
Chapter 51

Rafatar saw the expression of Ala's happy face, but he was unable to equalize his feelings. She was confused and swayed between the excitement of Ala's pregnancy news and the anxiety and burden that had just hit her company.

"Really, honey, I'm happy to hear it" Rafatar said, trying to smile. However, the look on his face still looked overburdened.

Ala felt a tension in her husband's attitude. "Then, what happened? I hope that we can share happiness together, of course we should also be able to share suffering together as well" Ala said with concern.

Rafatar looks a little clumsy. "It's okay, honey. You don't have to think about it. Everything is fine" Rafatar said, hiding his problem, trying to smile. However, that smile really seemed to contain a heavy burden.

Ala listened with a sliced heart. She is saddened that Rafatar cannot fully rejoice over the news of her pregnancy. Though, everything is fine.

"Well," said Ala disappointed.

Rafatar hugged Ala again, but this time his gaze floated with a thought that began to divert on Galih, the person who brought the money of prospective Umrah participants.

Rafatar hugged Ala with a heavy heart. Despite trying to hide her anxiety and burdens, she couldn't blame herself for having her mind turned to the business problem she was facing.

Meanwhile, Ala felt there was an emotional distance between them. There was something he did not say, and the presence of Galih in Rafatar's mind made him even more suspicious.

"So, what's really going on?" tanya Ala this time her tone was slightly higher than before.

Rafatar shook his head. He smiled wryly save the problem that is now a burden on his heart and mind.

"Darling, have you eaten?" tanyanya diverted her mind.

"Astaghfirullah." Suddenly Ala gasped at the thought of the groceries that were still in the car.

"Why, Honey?"

"Fish, chicken, and beef can rot over time in the trunk of a car. Astaghfirullah," he said trying to get up.

"Astaghfirullah, I think what," said Rafatar to help Ala to sit down.

Rafatar crouched down to touch Ala's stomach, then kissed her. "Darling, you're healthy in there. Don't be fussy, okay?"

Ala looked at her husband who felt uninspired as usual. "So, what's wrong?" ask Ala back.

Drrrtts

Ala's phone located on the nightstand vibrated. Rafatar helped pick up the object and read who was contacting his wife.

"Ummi," he said, handing the phone to Ala.

"Assalamualaikum, Mi." Ala glanced at her husband and smiled.

"No, it's okay, Mi. Here, Ala is the same Uda now." Ala clasped her husband's hand and looked at Rafatar with love.

"Yes, Ummi don't worry. Ala forgot to put the tape where it was."

"Greetings, warrahmatullah." The phone ends.

"Waaah, Uda must be freaking out when I can't be reached? So she went to Ummi?" ask Ala.

"Yes, of course I'm worried. Which husband will not worry when his wife suddenly has no news," said Rafatar again pulled Ala into his arms.

'I don't know how after this. May all be well, Rafatar's inner self in a chaotic mind.

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Rafatar was sitting in his study, staring at the computer screen blankly. Problems involving the embezzlement of funds by Galih continue to haunt his mind. Funds that should have been used for Umrah participants have now vanished out of nowhere.

Rafatar called key executives and trusted staff to the meeting room. The atmosphere of the room felt tense, and their faces reflected worry and uncertainty.

"In the last few days, we all got word that Galih, one of our team members, had embezzled the funds of the Umrah candidate" Rafatar said in a trembling voice.

Reactions vary from surprise to disappointment. Everyone is trying to understand the situation the company is facing.

"We must act quickly and decisively in resolving this issue. We will report the case to the authorities and cooperate with them in the investigation" Rafatar said in a statement.

The team present nodded in agreement, they realized that their responsibility as a member of the company was to ensure the sustainability and integrity of the company.

Rafatar provides direction to each team to collect evidence and information related to Galih's activities. He also instructed them to secure company assets and strengthen the financial system so that similar events do not recur in the future.

However, prospective Umrah Participants who are outsiders are also dispatched to start protesting for compensation and complain their company to the relevant parties, this time to the prosecutor's office, the state. They requested that immediately depart, if it has not been dispatched, then the company is required to indemnify the Rafatar-led company.

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Ala sat in front of the television in her study, her eyes wide open and her face filled with confusion and worry. News of the chaos at Rafatar's company suddenly appeared on the screen, and she had just learned of the problem her husband was having.

"U-Uda? What's going on?"

In the news coverage, pictures of the Rafatar company were highlighted against the background of journalists who were reporting on the alleged embezzlement of Umrah funds and compensation demands from Umrah participants. Various statements and comments from the prosecutor, Umrah participants, and business observers were also conveyed in the news.

Ala felt her heartbeat speed up and her chest feel tight. He could not believe what he saw or heard. Mixed feelings flooded his mind, between confusion, disappointment, and deep worry.

A bated cry stuck in his throat as he tried to digest all the information he had just received. In a confused state, he picks up his mobile phone and tries to contact Rafatar. However, the call was not raised.

Ala felt like she was falling into a dark abyss and did not know what to do. Her mind was filled with various questions and concerns about the future of their family, and the impact that her husband would bear.

In a state of chaos like this, Ala who was two-bodied moved towards her husband's office. He entered through the back door and immediately looked for the husband who was cupping his hands on his face.

"Assyoungdoll, Uda?"

Rafatar is shocked to find his wife's sudden presence. "Sa-honey? Why are you here?"

"She, why didn't you say anything to me? What's my meaning to you that you don't tell me something this important?"

"Aaa, I'm sorry, honey. I just don't want you to think about this. Moreover, you are pregnant young. I don't want to add to the burden of your mind. I can definitely finish it."

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Rafatar's workspace door was knocked into a very fast rhythm by someone out there.

"Boss, Boss ...." An employee seemed to rush to open the door of Rafatar's workspace. When he saw that there was a Great Mistress in the room, he glanced at Rafatar with a nervous and anxious look.

"Darling, I'd like to talk to him for a moment. Are you willing to wait for me outside, for a moment?" pinta Rafatar with pleading gaze.

Ala let out a long breath and nodded her head. "It's okay." He also moved out, but deliberately did not close the door of the room.

"Boss, bad, Boss," said the employee.

"What's wrong?" asked Rafatar in a flat voice.

"The prosecutor's side is headed this way, Boss!"

Ala was shocked to hear the news.