Halal Love of the Senior
The Storm

"Ai, we go straight to the father, you don't have to stop by the house" Adi said after coming from Pak Wijaya's house. After ordering the ring and checking the invitation, they came to visit Mr. Wijaya's house.

"Why, Mas? I have not brought a change of clothes" said Adelia while looking at her husband.

"Later we buy clothes on the way," said Adi while looking at the rear view mirror alternately.

"What the hell is it?" asked Adelia who was beginning to be suspicious of her husband's attitude.

"If I'm honest, Ai, don't panic" Adi replied, looking to her left.

"Yes, I promise, Mom."

"It looks like we're being followed, Ai. But Ai take it easy. I tried to distract him by stopping by some of our new places to Dad's house. Therefore we do not need to go home first" said Adi calmly.

Adelia's eyes widened. He covered his mouth with his hands. "Se—serious, Mas?"

Adi nudging. "What am I kidding, Ai. I hope it's just my feeling. That's why we stopped by some places while shopping for a change of clothes or what Ai needs. If he stops, we are followed."

"Since when did Mas Adi feel followed?" ask Adelia to be curious.

"Since we've been out of papa's house" Adi replied.

"Kok Mas Adi didn't say anything from earlier." Adelia's forehead is getting shriveled.

"I guess that was the way. But I tried to slow him down. We'll turn around. Let's wait for Ai. Later when out of the car, Ai attitude is normal, do not look panicked or anxious. Pretending not to know that they are being followed. Okay, Ai."

Adelia nodded. "What do we follow, Mas?"

"Wear black karimun. Does Ai know what Restu's car is?" Adi turned back to his wife.

Adelia gasps. He looked directly back. He noticed there was a black carium car behind them even though it was not too close. Some times, Restu came to the house with the car, although they often ride the motorbike if going everywhere.

"I—Iya right it's his car, Mas," said Adelia stammering.

"Calm, Ai. Don't freak. Take a deep breath and then exhale slowly. Repeat a few times," Adi ordered while giving an example.

Adelia followed her husband's orders. After several times, he became calmer.

"Where are we looking for clothes, Ai? To the shop on Street C. Simanjuntak yesterday?" adi asked after his wife calmed down.

"To Mirota Campus alone is more complete, Mas. If in the store yesterday did not sell underwear," replied Adelia.

"Okay, let's go there. All right, I'm looking for a dress shirt for tomorrow's office."

Adi drove the car to Mirota Campus which is located west of UGM Roundabout. The black car was still behind them. When Adi entered the store parking area, the car was still straight not to turn. But Adi sure, the car must have stopped near there.

After parking the car, Adi talked to the parking attendant. He asked the parking attendant to check if there was a black car that stopped around there. If there is, he also asked to please note the police number. Of course Adi rewards the parking attendant he asks for help. He also asked for the officer's mobile number so that he could contact him immediately once he got the info.

Adelia, who has always been with her husband since getting out of the car, was silent, according to her. She knew whatever actions her husband had taken to protect her. So he won't protest and try to stay reasonable.

Adi was always near Adelia as long as her wife chose clothes and hijab and shirt for her. His eyes became wary of observing the circumstances around them. While accompanying his wife, he sent a message to the Emperor, Rendra and Arsenio via WhatsApp without Adelia's knowledge.

A few days ago Adi created a WhatsApp group that contained him, the Emperor, Rendra and also Arsenio. The goal is to facilitate communication and anticipate if Restu continues to act recklessly. He's informed that Restu is following him. He also shared his location now. So as something happened with him and Adelia, they knew where she was. After getting the police number of Restu's car, he immediately sent it to the group.

"Mas, is the shirt going to try?" adelia asked after choosing a shirt for her husband.

"The size is as usual, right?" Adi asked back.

"Yes. But different brands are usually different sizes. Adi try it." Adelia hands Adi the shirt.

Adi received a shirt from his wife. He opened all the buttons and tried.

"Mas, why try here," Adelia reprimanded because her husband did not go to the fitting room to try on her shirt.

"Just like that. I just slipped off my shirt, Ai," Adi's excuse. Though in fact he did not want to leave Adelia alone outside of his visibility.

"It's just right, take it." Adi took off the shirt and handed it to Adelia.

"Mas Adi needs anything else?" adelia asked while looking at her husband.

"Table spell. I still have other clothes in my father's place" Adi replied. "Ai, is there anyone else to choose?"

"I've been all. We'll stay overnight, won't we, Mas?"

"Yes. Tomorrow morning we go back to KUA. Here's the bag I brought." Adi grabbed the shopping bag his wife was carrying.

"I queue at the cashier myself, Mas," said Adelia as they walked to the cashier.

"Mas Adi, have you told me you haven't if we want to go there?"

"Yet. It's nothin. Let's give a surprise to mom and dad. If we say later even awaited," said Adi.

Adelia nodded. He looked around while waiting for his turn. He accidentally saw the figure of Restu. She turned around to hug her husband.

"Mas, I saw Restu here at a glance" whispered Adelia.

Adi kissed Adelia's forehead briefly. "Nothing. Stay calm, don't look panicked. Pretend you don't see. He wouldn't dare to mess around in a crowded place like this."

Adelia nodded in her husband's arms. He already does not care about being seen by many people because he hugs with Adi, but usually he does not like to indulge in public intimacy.

After making the payment at the cashier, they went down to the 1st floor and walked to the parking lot. Adi asked Adelia to walk in front of him while still holding hands. Adi opened the car door for her woman before she got into the car.

"Ai, need anything else?" ask Adi after driving out of the parking area.

"That's all, Mom. Do we not buy souvenirs for the same father?"

"Well, what do you want to buy?" Adi looked at his wife.

"Buy some fruits, Mom? If the cake is smart to make it."

"We stopped by the fruit shop on our way there. But we go to the mosque first huh, soon Magrib."

"Yes, Mum."

Adi drives while occasionally seeing the rear view mirror. Restu's car is still following them. Currently their position is still in the city so it is impossible to speed up to avoid the pursuit of Restu. Adi drove his car towards the Syuhada Mosque to perform Magrib prayers. He feels safe here because there are always many people who come to worship.

After parking the car, Adi went outside first and approached his wife. They walked into the courtyard area of the mosque while holding hands.

"Have you ever been here, Ai?" ask Adi.

"No, Mas. If it passes often," Adelia replied grimacingly.

"The same toilet where wudu is below. To the man on the right, the brother on the left. I'll wait here on the stairs, yes" said Adi at the end of the stairs.

"Yes, Mum."

After the wudu, Adi showed where the women worship. Because of the woman whose prayer is below. Not connected with the male congregation. If the man is upstairs. Even so, the female congregation could see the priest from the television screen installed in the room.

"Later his prayers will be with the priest, Ai. If Ai's done, just wait here until I pick her up, yes" Adi said.

Adelia nodded her head. After that he went into the women's prayer room. After making sure his wife entered and was safe, Adi immediately went upstairs, in the place of the male congregation.

Adelia waited for Adi in the room to finish praying and praying. He did not want to risk going outside the mosque area himself. At first glance, when he saw Restu he felt trembling, especially when faced. She better find safety by waiting for her husband. Adi soon shows up to pick her up.

"Ai, come on," Adi invited from the front entrance.

Adelia smiled broadly as Adi came. She hurried up from her seat then approached her husband with a cheerful face.

"We want to eat now or later, Ai?" adi asked as they headed to where her car was parked.

"If Mas Adi is hungry, we should eat now" Adelia answered, hugging her husband's arm.

"Ai, what do you want to eat?"

"Anything Mas Adi wants."

"OK, later we see on the road there is any food," said Adi.

"Ai, later if there is anything, you immediately contact Arsen or Rendra yes," Adi's message when they are already next to the car. He opens the car door for Adelia.

"Mas Adi said what the hell? Don't say anything ah, I don't like it" Adelia protested after she sat in the passenger seat next to the driver.

"And I said there was nothing. I hope nothing happens." Adi smiled as he stroked his wife's head. He then kissed Adelia on the forehead before closing the car door.

Adi walked around through the front of the car because he had faced the car to the road during parking earlier. As he was walking in front of the car, suddenly from the back there was a car moving quickly towards him. Since the sky was already dark, he did not see and did not have time to dodge.

Duggg.

"Mas Adiiiiii!!!"

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