He's Not A Bad Boy
Chapter 29 - Graduated from College

That night, Boy just drove Ali to the airport. The man who had accompanied him and guided him many things while in Cairo has now returned to his homeland.

"Tomorrow in the morning I'll call again, he must have arrived" Boy's monologue arrived at his residence.

Boy began to re-learn before going to bed, as Ali said at that time, he wanted to graduate immediately so that he could return to his homeland as soon as possible. As he opened the book, a photo suddenly fell from within the cracks of the book.

Boy took a picture that had been lying on the floor and looked at it carefully, a family photo consisting of a mother, father, and a small child was smiling widely there, it was obvious that they were very happy at the time.

Unconsciously, crystal circles slowly filled the man's eyes, making his vision blurry. There was a longing that seemed to want to break out of his chest, but to whom he had to let out that longing, while everyone had left him alone.

"I'd love to hate you after what you did to me, but why can't I? Why is it that longing is present and not hate?" Boy rubbed his eyes slowly before the crystal fell down on his cheek.

Isn't it painful when your own family no longer acknowledges your existence? And that's what Boy felt, he was a strong man, even though he was still able to answer, and this was the second time he cried because he remembered his parents.

For three years Boy had never met his father, somehow he is currently, he really does not know. He only hoped that one day he could meet her, as well as his mother.

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In the morning, Boy was enjoying the day off by watching TV while occasionally looking at his phone. Since then he had been waiting for a call from Ali, but until now there was no phone from him at all. Boy had even contacted the man several times, but only the voice of the telephone operator was heard there.

A few days passed, Boy still trying to contact Ali, but still could not, all his friends also claimed not to be able to contact him until now. I don't know where and what the man is doing until he is reported to be lost like in the waves.

"Is he married so he's missing? Just watch out if that happens, I'll go straight to his house and scold him" Boy's monologue was so upset.

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Two years later, a handsome man, with a hint of fine fur on the side of his face, and a well-groomed beard, walked out of the airport. His smile has never been off his face since he stepped back into the homeland after three years of struggle in the country of people.

"Boy, finally you, son," said Abah Rahman who was so enthusiastic to pick up his favorite santri.

A hug was gifted by the elderly man to Boy. He is really happy and proud to see the achievement of Boy who can be one of the best graduates at Al-Azhar university.

"You're getting good-looking, son. Ummi is proud of you," said Ummi Lina who also picked up Boy.

"Thank you, Ummi," Boy replied a little embarrassed.

They got into the car together and headed straight to Abah Rahman's residence. Along the way, they endlessly exchanged stories.

"So, what's your plan after graduation, Boy?" ask Abah Rahman.

"God willing to find work, Abah." replied Boy.

"Teach in the pesantren, son. You can stay at home, or even in a special house ustadz who is single," said Abah Rahman gave an offer.

"Eh, this Abah, who knows Boy wants to get married, right Boy?" Boy just laughed softly at Ummi Lina's joke. To be honest he really wants to get married as soon as possible, only he is still confused as to where he should look for the girl who has managed to conquer his heart.

"Do you have a future wife, son?" Abah Rahman was curious.

Boy was silent for a moment, he was confused to answer Abah Rahman's question, but anyway he still had to be honest so as not to cause trouble later on.

"Well, what a pity, when ummi plans to match you with the grandchild of ummi," interrupted Ummi Lina, even before Boy finished his words.

Hearing that, Boy could only scratch his head that did not itch, he did not know what to say at this time. The couple stared at each other, and in the next second they laughed together.

Upon arrival at the Abah Rahman residence, Boy was immediately welcome to rest in the guest room on the first floor, coincidentally his body was currently so tired, he said, so in just a few seconds Boy immediately fell asleep.

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Elsewhere, Khaira had just attended her graduation as a medical scholar that afternoon. Zafran, Ainun and Umar were also present at the event which had just finished a few minutes ago.

After doing a family photo session, Khaira and her family went straight home. There they were greeted by Oma Sofi, Akmal, Aisyah, Billy, Aira, and of course their children. Khaira's relatives and friends were also present at the ceremony.

"Ummi, where are Grandpa Abah and Grandma Ummi? Why haven't you come yet?" khaira asked as she did not see the two elderly people.

"Oh, Ummi and Abah again picked up her students at the airport, it just so happened that today she returned home."

Khaira rounded her mouth to respond to Aisha's words as she understood. Shortly after, the person they were talking about finally came. Khaira quickly greeted and immediately greeted the two in turn.

"Khaira, dear. Congratulations on graduating, now we have a family doctor, thank God," said Ummi Lina and embraced Khaira with affection.

"Thank God, thank you, Grandma Ummi, come in." Khaira embraces Umm Lina's arm and invites her into the house.

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In the afternoon after Khaira's thanksgiving ceremony, Abah Rahman and Umm Lina return to their homes. However, they were surprised when they found Boy was about to leave the house.

"Where are you going, son?" ask Ummi Lina.

"You go to a friend's house first, Ummi," Boy replied.

"Yes, you just ride in your car," Abah Rahman said as he handed over his car keys to Boy.

Boy had rejected it and chose to take a taxi, but Rahman still asked him to use the car, so in the end Boy agreed. Boy left after saying goodbye to Abah Rahman and Ummi Lina who he had considered like his own parents.

Armed with the address he had gotten from Ali before returning home, Boy drove the car to the address he was headed to. A few minutes later, Boy stopped his car in front of a house with a black fence.

Several times Boy said his greetings, then came out a middle-aged woman and directly mixed it outside the fence.

"Who's looking, son?" ask the middle-aged woman.

"Find Bang Ali, Mom. I was a friend of Bang Ali's in Cairo" Boy replied.

Instead of answering, the middle-aged woman actually cried in front of Boy.

"Ali, he. she...."

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