Best Teacher And Me
"Happy Birthday, Kila."

Time seems to pass faster. As expected, Irsyad had already received the announcement of the scholarship graduation and had already gone to Turkey. Kila's days were more thrilling than usual, as she was promised something by Irsyad when she graduated from school. "Does this include LDR?" thought Kila.

"Happy eighteen-year-old birthday, dear Akil. Cie who will soon be halalinized," said Ira as usual, very happy to tease Kila.

Today is indeed Kila's birthday, three March this year coincides with Sunday. Ira and Risa did give a surprise by coming to Kila's house.

"Yeah, I know I'm getting older. Don't be reminded anymore, Ra. I'm sensitive that you're offending that age. Just go there, go home. You have been here since dawn until now ba'da ashar" replied Kila somewhat annoyed.

"Yeah, Kila, just relax. In front of the door is still being pushed out. If so, Ra, let's go home. Si Kila wanted to stop by her future father-in-law, because we got delayed. If so, happy birthday, Kila. Barakallah fii umrik's. We go home first, yeah. Assalamu'alaykum," said Risa.

"Wa'alaykumussalam, be careful on the road."

Both Ira and Risa are the same. They teased Kila more and more about getting married to Irsyad since Kila told all the events about the serious talk at that time.

Now it's time for Kila to visit Citra's house, a little late from the day she usually does. But, he never missed coming to Citra's house every Sunday.

As she was about to leave, Kila met Farhan. A coincidence, is it? Farhan will even enter Citra's house as well. Kila was able to undo his intention to come in too, because he already knew the meaning of Farhan's words at that time. He did not want the atmosphere to be awkward if Kila and Farhan met at Citra's house. But, Kila decided to still come to Citra's house with careful steps, like a stalker.

"Aa, you've finally come, Kila. Happy birthday, yes. Barakallah fii umrik's. Come to the kitchen, my mother made you a birthday cake." Has not been able to enter, Kila has been welcomed by Farhan.

"Huh? Brother Farhan, why would he help me make a birthday cake?" asked Kila inwardly, she stopped for a moment.

"Come, Kila." Farhan offered me back.

"Yes, Brother."

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The image was so happy with Kila's arrival. He spilled all his happiness with long enough to hug and repeatedly kiss Kila's cheeks. But now he had calmed down and sat down beside Kila.

"What about Sister Irsyad, Bun? He's not in Turkey?"

"Irsyad is adaptable. I don't know Irsyad, even though you and Yuli have often played with Irsyad from childhood."

"Hehe, yes, anyway. Farhan nanya is that manor if you go abroad another story, Bun. Unfortunately, Farhan did not qualify for the scholarship as well. Even though it is very fun to pass the file selection. Maybe less than the maximum time for interview selection."

"Yeah? Farhan's brother took the scholarship test too?"

"I-iya, Kila, it's a pity not to escape, not yet sustenance. Now I am studying at a public university in this city, heavy is also the time to be maba. Where the entrance exam is difficult, again. Hahaha, Alhamdulillah graduated as well. It was not consent also because it did not get away on the invitation path. Therefore, the time is not too optimal to learn the preparation for the entrance exam. So a lesson, for you. Don't be like me. You must prepare everything carefully, prepare everything not half-heartedly but wholeheartedly. Don't expect too much in one lane, later so can't accept the reality if you don't pass."

"Yes, brother. Thank you very much for your advice. Thank you for telling me about my sister's experience."

"Yes, relax. If you want to ask questions about college, I am very open, really. Gini-gini, I'm in second semester, hahaha."

"Oiya, Yuli is on campus with you too, huh?"

"Yes, Bun. Different study programs."

"Ooh, that. Which I'm with you is Yuli."

After being felt long enough to stop by Citra's house, Farhan finally decided to go home before Maghrib arrived.

Kila followed Citra who was cleaning the kitchen. Then, start wiping the dishes that have been washed Citra.

"Bun, if you may know, what is the relationship of Mr. Irsyad with Kak Farhan? Kila knows, anyway, if the house is close together. But, if the same Brother Yuli? Is the house close too?"

"Yes, Yuli lives next to Farhan's house."

"Ee. means neighbor too, dong. Duh, Kila doesn't know because she's never seen Brother Yuli."

"Yes, it's only natural that you've never seen one. The boy travels by car, not like Farhan who always uses a motor."

"Ooh, pantesans. Keep going, Bun, how's the story they're close to? Brother Farhan and Brother Yuli are here often, huh?"

"Why are you wondering? Jealousy huh?"

"No, Kila was just curious. You see, Kak Farhan and Kak Yuli were once managers of OSIS at school. So, yeah, just curious, really, Bun."

"Yes-yes, believe me. If you remember, they have been private students of Irsyad, since they were second grade Elementary. Incidentally, their teachers at school like to mention Irsyad in class because Irsyad students who excel. Their parents agreed to ask Irsyad to teach their child. Mother's family and they also often have family holidays together. So, until now the familiarity was kept awake. Farhan and Yuli also often play here, but not as often as before."

"If that adaptable Mr. Irsyad thing is what does it mean, Bun? You see the mother there was mention of it earlier when talking to Kak Farhan."

"Ooh, that. We once went with each other's families. It was the first time we were camping in a tent. Farhan and Yuli did not like living in such a realm, let alone the incident where Yuli found a frog near the tent. But Irsyad did something different. He bravely held the frog and pushed it away from the tent. Among the three of them as well, Irsyad who really enjoyed camping. Next too, while on vacation together at the beach. Irsyad has no fear of riding extreme rides. It was the first time I tried it. There are also many, the point is that the child is very adaptable."

From the story of Citra, Kila became to know more about Irsyad. Perhaps, he was already one step closer to Irsyad by now.

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Kila returned home as Maghrib approached. After finishing his Maghrib prayer, he continued to read the Qur'an mushaf to wait for the time of Isha to arrive. That habit Kila always did and grandmother was the one who first taught it to Kila.

Kila finished performing the isya prayer, then moved to the mattress. He wanted to break down for a moment and read the book that had a few more pages left to finish. While engrossed in the book, Kila's phone rings. Seeing that it was written on it was the name of Irsyad, he immediately sat up straight to receive the phone. This is very surprising, only this time Irsyad contacted him.

By adjusting her breath first, Kila finally raised that incoming call.

"Assalamu'alaykum, Mr. Irsyad, what's wrong?" kila said in a normal tone probably because her heart is not beating normally now.

"Wa'alaykumussalam, China. Sorry just called now. It must be night there. It's still lunchtime, so I just had time to call you. Sorry to interrupt your break."

"I-yes, Sir. No problem."

"Happy birthday, Kila. Happy eighteenth birthday, Afifah Syakila. Barakallah fii umrik."

Just a birthday wish, but Kila melted hearing it. Aaa, maybe this is the most beautiful surprise that Kila got on her birthday this year.

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