Asking You In Every Bow
13. Gathering

After an hour they took the trip. Finally, the boarding gate was in sight. The gate was already wide open, so the car was easy to get into the pesantren yard.

Seen some santriawan and santriawati who lined up as if welcoming his car. And now the car stopped in a parking lot.

"Sister? Comeon, down! And look at every corner of this pesantren!" Maura's face was gleeful after getting out of the car. Then Maura approached the santriawati there.

Yuni and Hilman also came down the car and approached Mr. Bilal to say hello and chat. Naura was still sitting in the car. No matter what's out there. He prefers to look at his cell phone rather than see a place that will make him sad.

"Maura. We have not met for a long time. We miss you" Fatimah who was joking at the ceremony with Maura and the others.

"I also miss these lovely Sisters a lot"

"Ah, you could have" Shela blushed.

"Oh, yes. By the way, where is your brother? Isn't he the one who's gonna stay in the pesantren?" Ask Lela.

"It looks like it's in the car"

"Why didn't he come down? We were eager to get to know him" asked Fatimah.

"Hm, I don't know, brother. My brother seemed compelled to come here. So, if my brother makes a mistake, then teach him. I really hope Brother Naura can be good friends with you guys"

"Goddessa.. We will definitely be good friends. You don't have to worry" Shela said."Yeah, right?" Further. Fatimah and Lela just nodded while smiling at Maura.

"So, can your brother come down and get acquainted with us?"

"of course. Come on!" Then they got up from their seats and started to step out.

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"Hey, Baron! Where have you been?" Ask Yuda.

"I met both my parents. What's wrong?"

"No. Oh, aye. Didn't you meet your two sisters?"

"Oh, yes. I almost forgot. Then, do you know where my two sisters are?"

"Your sister Maura was there with her future sister-in-law" Umar pointed at Maura, Fatimah, and the others who were walking towards the car.

"Ah, you could" Baron slapped Umar on the shoulder for teasing him.

"Ah, stop. And it looks like your sister, Naura is still in the car"

"alright. I'll pick him up" Baron memorized the car.

"Smar! Yuda!, where is Brother Baron?" Ramdan.

"That!" Umar and Judah pointed at Baron's back in unison.

"All right, thank you." Ramdan is in a hurry to catch up to Baron. "Sister! Brother Baron!"

The baron kept going. Apparently, the Baron could not hear his name being called several times. Because the distance between them is quite far, plus the sholawat groove that echoes by the speaker.

"Maura?" Call the Baron when you cross paths with them. Maura looks happy to meet her brother. He immediately kissed her greeting and hugged her.

"Assalamu 'alaikum, Brother. How are you?"

"Wa'alaikumussalam's chat. Thank God my brother is healthy. Big Brother misses Big Brother's beloved sister very much" Baron pinched Maura's small nose. His face looks very happy too.

"Is Brother Naura still in the car?"

"Yes, Brother. Maura had already invited him, but Brother Naura still remained in the car"

Suddenly Naura accidentally saw those who were talking quite far from her car.

"Sister Baron?" Naura muttered surprised and happy to see her brother. He opened the car door and walked over.

But unfortunately, he was too happy to see the banana peel in front of him. Then he stepped on it. He was forced to close his eyes when he felt slippery under his footwear. Until he slipped and...

bruuck..

Anita drew and someone had caught her from behind. Naura, who felt that she had not fallen, opened her eyes slowly. And he saw a beautiful sight before his eyes.

High man in white. Black, and in a mocca-colored koko dress. Yeah, it's Ramdan.

Naura looked at Ramdan's face. Staring at Ramdan with sadness. His shining eyes seemed to calm his heart.

Naura regained consciousness after Ramdan took off his arms and stepped back to put some distance between them.

"Astaghfirullahal 'adzim" Ramdan held his chest tight.

"Sorry, Ma'am. I've been presumptuous" he said bowing his face.

"Sa-I'm sorry too" Naura was misbehaved.

"And-" To continue, the Baron called out to him instead.

"Naura!" Calling Baron made Naura and Ramdan turn their heads.

Without thinking for a long time, Naura immediately approached the older brother. Hugged her.

"Naura? Brother?" Ramdan Mumbled. Then, he understood what was happening.

"How are you?"

"healthy. I miss you so much, brother. Why haven't you been home for so long?"

"I'm sorry Brother. Brother also misses both of Brother's beloved sisters"

Naura saw some hijab-wearing women who also approached her.

"Hey. You must be Naura?. My name is Fatimah. You can call me Fatim. I'm the daughter of this boarding school" Sapa Fatimah tried to get along.

"In addition, Brother Fatim is also your sister-in-law's candidate" Goda Shela. Made Fatimah glare at him.

"Candidate? Is my sister getting married?"

"Huh? Hm, no" Baron gulped his saliva roughly. Fear of Fatimah's frustration.

"alright. Introduce, my name is Shela. And this is my sister. Lela"

"Well, and this one is Ramdan" Baron pointed to Ramdan who had just arrived at them. Naura turned towards Ramdan. The Baron has a veiled intention to bring Ramdan and his younger brother Naura closer. And hope they will fall for each other.

"Cie.. Couple-an clothes.. I mean, I just met."

"His name is also a soul mate"

Ramdan had scrunched his forehead, got tempted. He looked back at a girl named Naura.

Now their eyes meet. They remembered the incident earlier. And now, they look clumsy and dare not look at each other.

"Hm, what are you doing?" Fatimah asked who was astonished by their strange behavior.

"No. Oh, aye. Brother Baron, you are waiting for your parents!" Ramdan diverted the conversation. The conversation he wanted to talk about since.

"Wait for?"

"Yes. Looks like your parents are gonna be fine"

"Maura. Are you coming home too?" Lela looks sad.

"Yes. I'm going home. But, I promise I'll come back to meet you guys"

"alright. Come on, let's go" Baron passed and followed Maura, Fatimah, Shela and Lela.

While Naura waited for Brother and the others to leave first. It seemed, he wanted to say something to the man named Ramdan.

Ramdan started to step up. But soon stopped by Naura.

"You!" Call doubtful.

"Who?" Ramdan asked without looking.

"You!" Call him once more and Ramdan looks over.

"I-i?"

"Yeah. I want to tell you something"

Ramdan again lowered his face.

"I'm sorry about what happened. I'm not careful in walking. And I want to thank you. Because you saved me"

"It's okay. Sorry if I was a little sassy for you"

"Now you have to meet your parents to say goodbye. And hope you feel at home here" he continued.

"Did you know? How do you know I'm gonna stay here?" Naura looked astonished.

"I'm sorry. There's business I need to finish" Ramdan passed immediately without answering Naura's question.

...

"Are Dad and Mommy not here for a little while?"

"No, Son. We've been here long enough. Oh, aye. Where's Naura?"

"I'm here, Bun" Sahut Naura from behind and immediately hugged Yuni's body. I don't think his cheeks are flooded with tears.

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