
"Norris ... Sarah ... where would you like Naila with such old furniture? They are rich people, certainly if you buy furniture that is a new model, more modern. Come on, let's go home, it's Maghrib."
Sarah did not reply to Jacob, and she followed her brother. Sarah knew that Jacob's feelings were now enveloped in a deep sense of guilt. She just wanted to help ease her brother's burden. They were not both born to wealthy parents. Their parents are simple but always provide for all the needs of their children and never in debt.
However, in the end they were forced to give up their parents' homes because of debt, even though the reason was because of fraud. Though inwardly unwilling, they could do nothing. Hundreds of millions of money is not small even though Jacob was given a loan of his best friend only tens of millions.
After arriving home, they immediately carry out the obligations of three fraternity rakaat. Jacob had not prayed in the mosque for a long time, since the tragedy of his sister's marriage. Jacob does not like to communicate too often with the surrounding community. Not because he was arrogant, but because he tried to shut himself off from speech that could make him emotional, especially regarding his possessive attitude to his sister.
Sarah immediately prepared dinner for them. Vegetables and side dishes that have been cooked this morning are still there, just warmed up. He also made a warm drink for his brother who looked very tired. Tired of mind and body.
"Sister, let's eat first. Last morning I didn't want breakfast, so now I have to eat. Don't hurt yourself, brother. We fight and face this problem together." Sarah persuaded Jacob who had not eaten from morning.
"Sarah, I'm sorry that I've been holding you back all this time. I just don't want you to fall back on a man with no morals. I'm responsible for the afterlife for you, Sarah. I'm doing all this because you're my only brother and I love you so much."
Jacob apologized to his brother. Guilt still disturbs his heart and mind. He feels like he failed as a replacement for Sarah's parents.
"I know, Brother. I never blamed your attitude on me. God willing, I love you too. Eat, Brother. Do not self-destruct just because of worldly problems" Sarah said with a smile.
"All right, I'll eat. This is what it feels like to have a debt in the bank. Sleep well, eat badly too. Like people fall in love." Jacob was joking.
"Son, this is nothing. What do you feel now, do not want to eat because of what? Out of debt or in love?"
"Both may be ...."
"What ...?"
"I'm just kidding .. ha ha ha ...."
They also had dinner together while talking and occasionally laughing. Sarah was happy to see her sister's face was back cheerful.
"May Brother Jacob take this test patiently. I will always be with you, brother. We're all dealing with this together."
"Sarah, I kept thinking about Naila's words. He was right, I was selfish all along. From now on, I .. I will free you to choose who will be your husband. I'm sorry, Sarah."
"What is this brother talking about? I won't think of a soul mate anymore, brother. I will obey all of Brother's words. If you already have a prospective husband who according to Brother is good, I am willing. Or perhaps Jacob was tired of taking care of me, to talk like this?"
"Hey, what are you saying? I don't mind taking care of my sweet and sweet sister. But I realized, you also have your own life, you must also have your own desires. It's just that all this time I was always firm and never cared about your wishes. Naila has made me realize that my attitude has been wrong."
"When are you two talking?" ask Sarah to wonder.
"When you went to the toilet at the foodcourt."
"You're talking about me? My handsome brother Tumben is listening to a woman. Usually also ignorant, even sometimes refuted. Hpm ... Brother Jacob likes Naila, huh?"
"Ngawur you! I'm not a pebinor!" Jacob immediately replied firmly, covering up the nervousness of Sarah's question.
"Hey, don't be angry, brother. I'm just gonna ask. Yes it is certainly not possible, my brother who is shrewd like the wife of people. Aye, right?"
"Siippp .. that you know. I need to rest, yeah. Later after praying Isya', I want to go straight to sleep. Sorry if I didn't help."
"Yes, it's okay. I usually never help either."
Ha ha ha ...."
Sarah smiled seeing her brother laugh like that. Her cheeks blushed remembering the words of Jacob who freed her to choose a husband. Remembering the one name that these few months had filled his heart. He also prayed that God would make the man who owns the name as the soul mate of the world and the Hereafter.
They eventually moved into a rented house close to the workshop. Although their house had not been confiscated by the bank, they had already moved in. They train the heart, strengthen the mental, to release and let go of the heritage house of the parents, so that when confiscated, their hearts have sincerely accepted.
Today their workshop is crowded. Even time has shown four o'clock more but there are still a few motorcycles queuing to be repaired. Jacob had two employees who helped him with his work. Even Sarah is still busy serving some people who buy spare parts of their vehicles.
"Sarah, why is your phone only you look at that? From the sound, why don't you answer?"
Jacob, who was taking a drink, saw his brother who was silent while holding his cell phone. The sound of phone calls goes off endlessly.
"Hemm .. Phone from Naila, sister. I'm confused, he just sent a message to play at home."
"Yes, just tell me you're busy. We play Sunday at his house."
"But .. he's already walking towards the house, brother. I'm confused what to answer?"
"Why didn't you say that earlier? Yes, we've just gone home. Let the workshop be taken care of with the kids."
"He sent a message when he arrived, brother. He's just going to the workshop he said, ask for location share."
"It's okay, let him come here. How else. Take it to the front shop, let's have a good conversation."
"Alright, I'll share the location first then."
Shortly after, Naila's car arrived in front of the workshop escorted by Supri. Sarah also took them to the front stall while buying drinks.
"Why don't you go home, Naila?"
"This was me from the beauty clinic all shopping for home needs. I bought it for Sister Sarah, so I stopped by. Kirain at this hour Brother has returned home. We haven't seen each other in almost a month, I miss Brother."
"I miss you too. Sorry I can't play at home yet. Thank God lately the workshop is always crowded, so I help Brother Jacob first."
"Comm ... Sis, sorry, I'd like to ask. Your neighbor said, Brother moved house, huh?"
"Eh ... it .. anu ...." Sarah is confused to answer Naila's question. He didn't want Naila to know their current predicament.
"What's the problem? Why not tell me the same story?"
"Hemm .. The story is also impromptu kayak tofu round. Ha ha ha ...."
"Oh, this brother, I'm seriously kidding. Last time I went to the house, there were mothers who were gathered in front of the house. I keep telling them that you guys don't live there anymore. In fact they say, he said the reason you guys stay close to the workshop but why all the goods brought? They're sure you're hiding something."
"Sorry, Naila. We .. we had to move. Our house will be auctioned next month by the bank. I also had to stop teaching at the mosque. I have to help Brother Jacob than he has to pay the employee again." Sarah had to tell Naila.
"Innalillahi .. Do you have a debt in the bank?"
"Jacob's brother was deceived by his friend Naila. He loaned fifty million dollars without interest with a guaranteed home certificate. It turned out that his friend's certificate was secured to the bank and he owed two hundred million. He's running away, Naila. We can't possibly get that kind of money in three months, not to mention the interest. That's why we moved to the rented house and had to mengikhlaskan our parents' house."
"Astaghfirullah .. Why didn't you tell me?"
"Sorry, Naila. We don't want to trouble you. We are nobody ...."
"So all this time you thought I was nobody? Didn't Sister Sarah ever consider me a friend or a brother at all?"