CHARM OF MARYAM (Maryam Albatul Rahmah)
129. Denis's Answer

..."La Tahzan Innallaha Ma'ana"...

..."For the ugliness that is now upon you, and for the pain that hitherto has not healed, Believe that all wounds will be dry in their time, as long as you hang your hopes upon them"...

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"Ra, what's wrong with you ?" Asked Nissa again who was feeling anxious, the article Mahira since from the living room before looked more moody.

"No Nis, I'm fine, It's just the thoughts of the people in the same garden as Nis factory, I live all day" replied Mahira gave an explanation, and of course it's a lie so as not to make his best friend more anxious.

"Ohh, I think you're why Ra" Nissa said with a smile on her face.

And Mahira returned Nissa's smile with a smile on her face.

Although not satisfied with Mahira's answer, Nissa tried to understand, and no longer urged Mahira to tell a story.

Their habit used to be when staying at the house of Nissa or Mahira , they will talk to each other before going to bed, but this time Mahira chose to sleep directly, because he did not want to engage in serious talks with his friends.

Because Mahira knows Nissa very well, she will try to dig up the mood of the friend who looks not okay.

While Nissa who felt strange with the friend, just shook her head and chose to let her friend to calm down if in fact there was something stuck in her mind.

Moments of laying down the body, Mahira did not also keep closed, either for reasons Ustadz Hamzah who proposed to Denis for Nissa or indeed because this is a new place.

"Niss !" said Mahira who had been sitting on the bed

"Yes Ra, how come you're not sleeping ?" Ask Nissa then.

Mahira only commented on the smile on her face "I can ask one thing Nis ?" mahira asked, and Nissa nodded her head.

"Ep. If Abi Hamzah betrothed you to someone would you take it ?" Ask Mahira

Nissa looked frowned and seemed to think for a moment "InshaAllah I will accept his Ra !" Answer Nissa honestly.

Deg.

Instantly, Mahira's feelings again churned with spontaneous answers uttered by his best friend.

Somehow his heart immediately felt pain with the answer, Mahira did not know because he was like that, just that reality was too painful for him.

"While you don't know him yet ?" Ask Mahira again

Nissa nodded definitely "Yes Ra, because I was very sure there was no way Abi would match me with the wrong person" Tukas Nissa then

Whether because Mahira has put her heart on Denis or for other reasons, at once the corner of Mahira's eyes feels warm, a circle of dew that suddenly appears in the corner of her eye, but quickly Mahira wiped it so that the friend did not see it.

...I left the Temple of do'a to the resigned dew of being burned by the morning sun, and because of it I learned the meaning of sincerity and patience without edges...

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It's still under one roof, same time, but different place. Back in Ustadz Hamzah, Kiai Sepuh and also Denis who are still sitting in the living room.

"Sorry before ustadz and kiai sepuh, I feel very honored for this request, but-"

"But by God I feel unworthy of Nissa, Nissa deserves someone much better than me" Denis said, bowing his face.

"It's not max that I refuse, but I really can't accept Nissa, because honestly at this time I have applied for someone for myself" Denis told ustadz Hamzah and Kiai sepuh.

Immediately ustadz Hamzah and Kiai sepuh threw a glance at each other, and smiled kindly.

"Although until now I have not received an answer from him, but not then I just leave the words I once said to the woman"

"A woman who is currently on one roof with her, Mahira. "inner Denis in heart and then pauses her speaker.

"Please ustadz and I can understand this, and again I apologize, if I am impolite, or my answer is unsatisfactory."

Ustadz Hamzah seemed to nod his head, thinking for a moment with a friendly smile that always adorned his face.

"Well, Denis, thank God if that is the case, may Allah ease all the affairs of Denis"

"And InshaAllah we can understand whatever the decision of Denis son" Tukas Ustadz Hamzah later.

"I hope that even the friendship between us will not be cut off just because of this" Pinta Ustadz Hamzah said.

Denis replied with a nod of the head, as well as a smile that was always engraved on the face of his handsome.Denis was smiling with relief at the answer to Ustadz Hamzah who was very wise.

Because Denis had thought if Ustadz Hamzah would be angry with him. For the rejection he did without thinking before.

Although feeling relieved, but Denis felt the need to explain all this to Mahira, After a chat that was felt enough to make the heart churn, the heart churned, especially about Mahira who clearly heard and knew the chat that Denis and Nissa's parents had just done.

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Morning time.

Early in the morning Mahira planned to return to her home. Tidying up the bed that was used last night with Nissa, and it did not take long for some because Mahira did not bring anything when he came to the house of Ustadz Hamzah.

"Ra really early in the morning, breakfast first" Pinta Nissa

"Please Nis, But this morning there was an investor from out of town for a plan to make a tea drink packaging, So I have to take a quick trip home" said Mahira, Wearing her hijab.

Nissa looks gloomy with Mahira's departure plan that is felt very impromptu.

"Are you all right, Ra ?" Nissa asked again trying to be sure, and Mahira replied with a definite nod to the friend.

"What the hell is Ra, I'm sorry. But I feel like you're not okay" Nissa said honestly.

Mahira approached her best friend and held her shoulder Gently wiped and said "InshaAllah I am fine Nissa" replied Mahira accompanied by a Smile.

Nissa is indeed a girl who is very sensitive to feelings, if it feels something strange to the people closest to her she will try to explore the problem.

With a sweet smile Mahira gave an explanation to her best friend "Nis, there is nothing you need to think about, everything is fine, and InshaAllah I am also good" Tukas Mahira later.

Again although Nissa was dissatisfied with Mahira's answer, Nissa chose to change the topic with another chat.

***

Regarding work and the appointment of a meeting with an investor in the Mahira factory, it is not a lie to his best friend.

Mahira who already has an appointment immediately booked a taxi online with the aim of a restaurant, a restaurant that is made where she and the investor to do a deal.

It did not take long, Fifteen minutes drive finally Mahira has arrived at a restaurant on the way.

Mahira who has got a location where the investor is waiting for him immediately look for a table that has been ordered.

"Sir Tama ?" Mahira muttered when he was right next to the table that was previously in the message.

"Sorry ka, this table has been ordered by my colleagues" said Mahira with his head down, because he did not know if the investor who actually wanted Mahira to meet was Tama.

Tama then shows a message between himself and Mahira about the agreement of the meeting. Mahira also felt very shocked, never thought if the person who would be his investor was Pratama or Doctor Tama.

"So ?" mahira said by covering her mouth with one hand.

"Please sit Miss Mahira" Tama said with a smile.

Mahira also complied and sat in the place provided by Tama before.

Unlike Mahira who is still confused by the situation that feels confusing, Tama is very professional by directly asking about the cooperation he will do with Mahira.

"Oh, yes, I'm sorry Brother Tama, I'm Pak Pratama" said Mahira with a little Awkward

"Obviously Mahira, just call me according to your comfort "Pinta Tama by commenting on the sweet smile on her face.

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