
"Prophey, Mas Jacob. Please sit down first or we go into the mosque." Mr. Hashim tried to calm the emotional Jacob.
"I'm sorry, Mr. Hasyim .. I don't like this guy! Don't let our village be safe and comfortable, contaminated with bastards like him!" Jacob said as he clutched Rony's collar. Hashim immediately drew Jacob's hand to release his grip. Rony just kept quiet and wouldn't fight back.
"Astaghfirullah .. please let go, don't be like this. Rony's just learning to teach here."
"I don't believe it, sir. He must have hidden evil intentions" Jacob said.
Having succeeded in keeping Jacob away from Rony, Hasyim gave Jacob advice.
"Mas Jacob, Mas Rony has been studying here for two months and has never been in trouble. In fact, he contributed a lot to the construction of our mosque.Please appreciate people who are well-intentioned, Mas," said Mr. Hashim who increasingly made Jacob dislike Rony.
"She must be just pretending, I'm sure of it! Don't trust your face too much. I'm just reminding you, he used to destroy people's children, don't let him do anything in our village!" Jacob is still trying to influence Mr. Hashim by telling Rony the ugliness.
"During this time Mas Rony only learned to teach at this mosque, after he finished he went straight home. He's my student, if Mas Rony does make trouble one day, I'll take responsibility."
The words of Mr. Hashim made Jacob unable to argue. He was forced to budge and glanced at Rony who just silently looked at him.
"Alright, although I actually disagree but I will respect your decision. I'm here to ask Mr. Hashim for help, maybe you have time."
"Routine studies, huh, Mas?" ask Hasyim who understands Jacob's intentions.
"Yes, sir."
"God willing, I can."
"Thank you, sir. Then I say goodbye first. Assalamu'aikum ...."
"Council ...."
Before leaving, Jacob approached Rony and again threatened him.
"Review you! If I do anything in this village, I will not let you live in peace! One more thing, don't try to approach my sister! You don't deserve to be my sister-in-law. Remember that!"
Rony listened to Jacob's threats. Although the atmosphere in the mushola was quiet, he did not want to make a fuss. Jacob left the mushola with an angry expression.
"Patient, yes, my. Jacob seems to be very unhappy with Mas Rony. Weren't you schoolmates?" asked Hasyim, who was astonished by Jacob's attitude toward Rony.
"That's what I wanted to talk about, sir. I want to tell Mr. Hashim everything if you don't mind" replied Rony.
"Of course I don't mind. Then let's just go to the mushola."
"I used to be a very naughty teenager and before graduating high school, I snatched Jacob's girlfriend named Tasya. That is why Jacob hated me so much. When she went to Jacob's house, she told him that Tasya had died after giving birth. And Jacob also said that the son Tasya had born was my biological son."
"Astaghfirullah .. May Allah forgive your sins."
"Aamiin .. therefore, sir, I plan to seek the truth of this news. If Tasya was born my real child, I would be responsible. The problem is, if Tasya was pregnant with my child, why did she never look for me? He also knows my home address and my cell phone number."
"I suggest Mas Rony keep searching for the truth of the story. If indeed the one conceived was true son Mas Rony then Mas Rony must be responsible for raising and financing all the needs of his life."
Hasyim sir said to Rony softly and politely. Despite knowing Rony's past, Mr. Hashim still respects him. He greatly appreciated anyone who intended to go.
"Yes, Sir. I asked Sarah to take me to Tasya's house. To be honest, I don't know Tasya's house because during a date, she never wanted me to take her home."
"How did Sister Sarah take Mas Rony there?" ask Mr. Hasyim curious. She knew Sarah would never go alone with a man who wasn't her mahram.
"God willing, Saturday morning we meet here, sir. Sarah's gonna take her friend who has a motorbike. He didn't want me to pick him up and he didn't want us to go alone." Rony gave an explanation so that Mr. Hasyim did not misunderstand.
"Alhamdulillah then. May Allah ease and smooth the affairs of Mas Rony."
"Aamiin .. I also thank you for standing up for me in front of Jacob."
"I'm just passing on what I've seen all this time to Mas Rony. The truth is that Mas Rony never made any trouble."
"God willing, I really want to repent and return to the right path, Hasyim Sir. Then I'll go home first, sir. Sorry to interrupt you late at night."
"Alright, Mas, be careful on the road."
After saying hello, Rony also took off his motor slowly. Enjoy the night air while looking for a rice stall on the side of the road that is still open. His stomach was getting hungry because he had not eaten since lunch. Suddenly, a motor stopped. A man she knew very well got off the bike and approached her. Rony simply looked at the man's face with resignation.
"What else is it, Jacob? Sorry, I don't want to make a fuss." Rony tried to calm Jacob down.
"Don't be arrogant, yeah. Defending Mr. Hashim, just as you go in and out of this village. If you still want to live quietly, find another place if you want to learn to teach. Don't let me see you again at the mushola, remember that!" Jacob threatens Rony. Anger was evident in his eyes.
"But Jacob, I'm comfortable with Mr. Hashim. What is my fault, Jacob? If indeed you still grudge me about Tasya, please do not interfere with my business that wants to study religion." Rony tried to defend himself.
"I know, you must have hidden intentions. In addition to studying, you also want to approach my sister, right? I'm not someone you can fool like Mr. Hashim. I will never believe you forever! From now on, never set foot in this village again!"
"I can't!" Rony replied to Jacob firmly. Jacob did not accept it because Rony had dared to argue. His face was pure white, turning red from restraining anger. He immediately threw a punch towards Rony who was still sitting on his motor matic.