Angel For Thugs
Answer of prayer

"Aliyah really did not mean that to Jack, but.." said Aliyah had not finished talking.

"it's okay Aliyah, mom knows, a woman should be like that, it's not easy to give her heart to men, you have to prove it and be sure that he is the best man for you" cut Mama Juita.

"mama is really grateful Jack met you, Jack so changed and began to improve" added the mother who began to look glass.

"don't talk so buk, Aliyah does not want to be used as an excuse by Jack to change, not a man who can change other humans, but himself and Allah buk" replied Aliyah who was carried away by the atmosphere.

"iya Lia, but I beg you to go to Lia, help Jack to change yes, help him to be a better person again" replied the mother who spontaneously embraced Aliyah

"yeah buk, insyaallah Aliyah will help Jack" replied Aliyah rubbed the grieving mother's back.

Of course Mama Juita is very happy to see her favorite child start to change and out of her premonition zone, it is the desire of mama from the past, it is the desire of mama, even mom never imagined that her son should replace her husband as a thug.

Seeing Jack who is now a very happy mother, Jack has gotten a better job and Jack is now diligent in praying.

It does not feel like it is late afternoon, Aliyah and Mama Jack have finished praying ashar, soon the people who are waiting will come.

Mama helped Aliyah prepare food for Jack later.

"you're good at cooking Lia" praised Mama for seeing Aliyah's skills in the kitchen.

"ah not really buk, it's a mother who is very good at cooking, good again that" Aliyah replied.

"thank you for how I helped my mom" replied Mama Juita.

"yes it's the same Aliyah is happy to help" Aliyah replied.

There was a sound of the door slamming in the greetings from outside.

tok tok...

"Assalamualaikum" Jack is home.

"wa'alaikumsalam" answered the mother opening the door.

"eh my handsome boy has come home let's go in there is a special guest inside" said Mama again.

Jack walked in and was startled by seeing Aliyah sitting in the living room.

"Aliyah" said Jack with a surprised tone but with a very cheerful look.

"yes Jack I'm sorry I came to visit" replied Aliyah embarrassedly. Aliyah just bowed shyly, only this time she played to the house of men meeting male parents.

Mama left jack and aliyah to talk because it seemed like Aliyah wanted to talk to Jack about something.

"what made you come to visit my house Gini Aliyah" asked Jack casually.

Aliyah fell silent and could only stare at the vase of flowers on the table. His self is also confused why it can be encouraged to visit like this.

Aliyah did not know where to start, she wanted to be straightforward but it was really difficult, because it was like a declaration of love for Aliyah too.

"I just want to know how you are Jack" replied Aliyah

"alhamdulillah I am healthy and now I have Aliyah work" replied Jack smiling.

"yes congratulations Jack now you have a good job" Aliyah replied.

"Jack.there's something I want to ask you" said Lia looking a little tense

"yes ask what is lia?" Jack was curious

"you told me you were going to make me fall in love and like you, and you're pretty sure of that" Aliyah said.

"yes.I did say that, why is Aliyah are you bothered by my words?" jack began to worry.

"i wonder why you can be so sure, what have you done?" ask Aliyah.

Jack was somewhat confused by Aliyah's question, taking some time to think about answering that question. But Jack came to his senses, and knew the meaning of the question.

Jack smiled..

"why do you want to know Aliyah?" ask Jack back.

"answer me first Jack" said Aliyah.

"i also want to know what makes you far away here waiting for me to come home from work and ask that" said Jack again.

"I won't answer until you answer my question first"

"okay aliyah I said, I always say your name in my prayers, I do not stop praying to God to turn your heart to accept me, since you are the one who said that Allah is the one who turns over his servant's heart, I realize that Aliyah when I pursue your love Allah keeps you away from me, therefore I pursue the love of God and pray that God will send you to me one day, when you go to Jakarta I never forget to whisper your name in one third of my night" jack's answer is so deep and sincere.

Aliyah fell silent and gaped at Jack's reply.

"Aliyah.I want you so much, but I realize who I am, I just ask God to give me guidance and help to be a better person, I'm trying to reconcile myself to my Lord Aliyah"

"i am reminded of an expression, if your soul mate is not the person you call in your prayer, then it could be your soul mate is the one who always mentions your name in his prayer" said Jack.

"so did I mispronounce your name in my prayer even though you never mentioned my name in your prayer?" ask Jack.

Jack is done with that long story. Aliyah was still silent and glued to the table, Aliyah realized that the answer God gave in her Istikharah prayer was the answer to Jack's prayer.

"thank you Jack for answering" Aliyah said

"and now answer my question Aliyah" asked Jack.

"as God heard your request jack, ever since our meeting and since you expressed your heart, my feelings really can't be understood, I don't understand what I'm feeling, I pray and ask for guidance from Allah, and Allah sends you in my dreams as the answer" Aliyah said.

Mama Jack who heard their conversation was crying right in the back.

Jack still could not believe the words of Aliyah, it really felt like Jack's heart was very happy like thousands of butterflies flying in his heart that had been disappointed.

"I would be a fool if Aliyah chased you alone, I wouldn't get your heart if I didn't get close to your creator first" Jack said.

"i will prove that I am a man worthy of you Aliyah, please give me a chance to prove it to you"

"I will wait for Jack, but do not make me as your reason for change, keep making God as your reason Jack, love God first you can love the creatures of his creation" replied Aliyah.

Jack nodded and smiled.

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