
A new day has arrived. After getting tired of the wedding and reception, Dirga and Aru have to get back to their routine. Only three days off they took Dirga because they had to make a thesis immediately.
Likewise with Aru who had to finish his lessons at the cottage. At least, one year for Aru to finish the book studied.
Dirga supports Aru's desire to continue to teach and deepen religious knowledge. The man also escorted Aru before going to campus. They agreed to live a good home life. Although Aru admitted that she was not fully able to love Dirga, her husband was not a problem.
Dirga sure, slowly Aru will get used to him.
"Salim first," said Dirga when Aru intends to open the car door without saying goodbye first.
Aru patted his own eel. She forgot that the man in the steering wheel was her husband. "I'm sorry I forgot to have a husband" Aru said, then took Dirga's palm to be kissed on the back of his hand.
"I went to teach first yes, Mas," said Aru with an undone hand.
Dirga nodded then pulled the wife's palm and kissed her there. Aru was clearly shocked until her eyes widened. "Why kissed his palm, Mas?" ask Aru wonder.
Dirga chuckled softly. "Because in the palm of the wife there is a blessing for a husband," answered Dirga gave an excuse.
Aru's cheeks were hot when she heard the words of her husband who was said to be very sweet and romantic. His smile grew shy and then looked away.
"Here, come closer," dirga pinta while framing Aru's face.
Aru's eyes blinked a few times. I don't know what her husband will do. Aru's mouth was already open to ask. However, the lips were closed again when it felt a soft touch from Dirga's lips on its forehead.
"I'm going first, Mom. Assalamualaikum," said Aru intend to avoid her husband. He was too nervous to face Dirga who was always in romantic fashion.
Because in the past, Aru was used to facing a chatty and spicy-mouthed Dirga. "Vaalaikumsalam. Later in the afternoon let Mas pick you up," replied Dirga forced to release the Wife because the time has moved.
"MasyaAllah. The newlyweds have started teaching again," greet the sisters when Aru has arrived at the class.
Aru threw a smile in response to the throws earlier.
"How does it feel to have a husband like Mr. Dirgantara, Sis?" tanya Riri - antuas. She is one of the students who did not attend Aru's wedding or reception.
"Alhamdulillah. Oh yea. Why didn't Riri come to my wedding?" tanya Aru realized her thoughts.
Riri smiled grimacingly. "I'm sorry, brother. I came home at that time. Mom and dad picked me up, "he replied with a guilty look.
Aru was shaking her lips. "alright. I have forgiven you. Come on, let's open the book. In a moment Umi will arrive," asked Aru who was immediately embraced by Riri who happened to be sitting next to her.
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After the asar prayer, there is still a thirty-minute study. However, that afternoon the cottage was stirred with the arrival of uninvited guests. Moreover, the guest said he wanted to meet Aru.
The name Arunika in the boarding house there is only one. That is, Arunika Kanagara. Feeling his name called, Aru who was originally indifferent became astonished and wondered. Who is the man who seeks him?
"Where's the guy, Ma'am?" aru asked Zahra, one of the lodge managers.
"Yes already. Go there first, Ma'am."
After saying goodbye, Aru immediately headed for the guest house. The house is a kind of joglo that is devoted to guests who visit the cottage. Guests whose children or relatives are not in the pesantren, are prohibited from entering the santriwan or santriwati area.
Upon arriving, Aru vaguely heard Abah's conversation with the guest who was looking for him. However, what makes Aru's forehead increasingly wrinkled in is, the voice of the guest feels familiar to the hearing.
"Assalamualaikum," said Aru while knocking on the door even though the door in front of him was not fully closed.
"Waalaikumsalam," answered two voices that Aru could have guessed belonged to Abah and Umi.
Not long after, the door opened and Umi appeared from there complete with her veiled face. "Why, Umi?" ask Aru wonder.
Instead of answering, Umi opened the door wide until someone in the room was clearly visible. "He who? He said your lover?" asked Umi coldly.
Deg.
Aru was glued to the place when he saw who the guest figure Umi meant. A yoda? What is this man looking for himself? Aru wants to grab hair or claw the face of a man who has become the source of his injury.
However, all Aru did back then was to be silent with his loyal palms clenched. He was angry, disappointed, and eager to swallow the man alive.
"Afwanese, Umi. But I don't know him. I think he's wrong people" said Aru rejected Yoda's whereabouts there.
"Are you?" call Yoda who is now moving from his seat. The man intended to hold Aru's hand but was immediately pushed aside by the Empu.
"Don't just hold it. I'm not the old Aru anymore" Aru recalled cold and flat.
Umi and Abah throw a glance at Aru. "Do you want Abah's company to talk to him?" ask Umi understanding. He seemed to be aware that there was a dispute.
"If possible, Aru wants to be accompanied by Abah and Umi. But Umi, Abah, and I are too precious to spend time with a man like him. If Aru is disrespectful. But, Aru did not want to meet him, Umi," replied Aru excited and full of emphasis in every word.
"Pat. Listen to my explanation first. Not everything is as you think. We can talk carefully and start everything again—"
PLAQUE.
Just the actions of Aru who slapped Yoda made Umi and Abah surprised. As for Yoda, he smiled like he had no sin. Umi takes Aru to enter and then closes the door so as not to be a spectacle of other students.
"Sir Aru, come in first. Umi will accompany you to talk," said Umi who can not argue Aru anymore.
After being inside, Aru reluctantly looked at Yoda who was now staring at him. "Afwan Nak Yoda's. We will not let our santriwati meet a foreign man and only the two in a closed room. So, we'll be with you." Umi said before Yoda protested.
"It's okay, Mom. Importantly, I can talk to Aru," replied Yoda sweet-ass.
Aru grumbled softly. Feeling annoyed with the figure of Yoda who is now starting to look for him for whatever reason. "But I don't want to talk to you. I am married and living happily. You better not come to my life again. Don't ruin my life again that you once ruined!"