I'm Not an Old Virgin
Season II: Mahligai of Love (Chapter 9.10)
10 months? Inner asked.
This year the fasting month will count 2 or 3 more bullae, in the sense that the marriage of Ustad Vano with Pak Kyai's daughter will soon be carried out.
However, 10 months of going out of town to complete the task of the boarding school isn't that what it means for their marriage to be canceled?
"Then..how about Almaira?" He subconsciously asked.
A few seconds later Ai came to a realization with what she had just asked. He shouldn't have scratched up Ustad Vano's personal life because he was nothing to Ustad Vano.
"I'm sorry, Ustad. I didn't mean to ask about Ustad's personal matters." Indeed, he was afraid to hear the answer from Ustad Vano.
He admitted deep down he was jealous of the lucky girl.
"What happened to Almaira? What should I do with Mr Kyai's daughter?" Ustad Vano clearly did not understand.
He had no idea that the rumors of his match had affected Ai and he did not even know if the rumors had been believed by everyone in the cottage.
Ai confusedly replied, Ustad Vano's response was quite unexpected. He thought Ustad Vano would be offended or reprimanded for not discussing personal matters. But it turned out to be happening at all. It was not that angry Ustad Vano instead looked confused when this matter lifted.
"Ustad.we heard about getting married to-"
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The entrance of the medical room on a light tap. Ai immediately covered her mouth with understanding.
"Assalamualaikum, Ustad Vano?" Kelvin's head came up from behind the door.
"Waalaikumussalam, please come in." Ustad Vano.
Kelvin entered immediately after obtaining permission from Ustad Vano. He closed the entrance before walking closer to Ustad Vano. When he entered earlier he did not glance at Ai, Mega, or Asri who was again struck by nervousness.
He acted as if there was no one here except Ustad Vano.
"What's wrong?" Ustad Vano asked directly.
Kelvin, the chief disciplinary officer of this male dormitory is unlikely to look for it without something important concerning the boarding school.
"Look Ustad, Mr. Daman said Ustad must immediately prepare all the needs of Ustad Vano outside the city. He also said that Ustad would return soon to rest because after the dawn prayer Ustad would leave with the others." Kelvin conveyed the mandate given by Mr. Daman, the head of the group that will run the duties of the boarding school while outside the city.
Ustad Vano or Kelvin never said it. This may be confidential or it may not be but for sure it is so important that it cannot be bypassed.
"I understand." Ustad Vano then turned to look at Ai.
"What did you want to say?" Before leaving he wanted to finish his chat with Ai.
Ai smiled slightly, "It's not that important, Ustad. It is better for Ustad to come back and rest immediately because at dawn it will travel far. Um.." He put his hands in shame.
Ustad Vano at the side waited patiently for Ai's next speech. Actually she was silent as she waited for Ai to say the words of concern she expected.
"Please take good care of yourself there and come back here in good condition, Ustad." These words finally came out.
Although it seemed stiff but Ustad Vano was satisfied only after hearing his soft voice remind.
Ustad Vano smiled softly, "10 months will feel very long for us but I hope you can get through it like in previous years. Ai, I'll see you 10 months later."
Ustad Vano immediately left with Kelvin without waiting for a response from Ai. His tall and sturdy body walked straight without hesitation. He could not look back because he knew very well that his steps would definitely be stuck in place when he turned his head.
Like in previous years? Inner Ai with a heart that starts beating fast.
Not only did he say the words that made him misunderstand but Ustad Vano also called out to him. Not Aishi anymore but Ai!
Ai!
Ustad Vano called him Ai!
"Sir Vano.." His whisper wanted to cry because of the joyous feeling that continued to overflow in his heart.
Now Ai is absolutely convinced that Ustad Vano has known him all along. Not only did he know her but Ustad Vano also still remembered about their breakup years.
Really, nothing is more comforting than this. He was so grateful Ustad Vano still recognized and remembered him after 12 years of not meeting.
12 Years apart and without informing each other, Ai really did not expect Ustad Vano to still remember those years.
Meanwhile Mega and Asri were cool to whisper at the side without noticing Ai's soft face which was being hit by a sweet feeling.
"We?" Bisik Mega spoke to Asri.
Asri who was the most good at gossiping among them immediately responded.
"I know there's something weird about both of them!" Asri was clearly excited.
"I did see something strange as well but I didn't expect that Ustad Vano was so blatant!" Mega is not much different from Asri.
They were both enthusiastic about gossiping about Ai and Ustad Vano's conversation earlier. Hey, since Ustad Vano came in they didn't dare to speak and were ridiculous again Ustad Vano never greeted them both!
From the beginning to the end only Ai spoke to him!
"Eh, isn't Ustad Azam no different from Ustad Vano?" Asri asked immediately made Mega choke.
He immediately waved his hand pretending not to care even though his face had started to turn red.
"Ai, how are you doing now?" Mega diverts the conversation.
Ai smiled shyly.
"It's fine. Em. will soon be in the evening prayer. I think you guys better get some sleep so your bodies don't drop like me." Because Ustad Vano had reminded him to take care of his health, Ai promised to live it.
He also promised to pay attention to the condition of his body so that this incident will not happen again.
"You're right, honestly I'm a little sleepy so I'll just sleep here." He immediately laid his body on the sofa. He turned his back on the two of them so as not to notice his red face.
Asri who did not see his strangeness was also sleepy. His body aches for serving time in the fields and cleaning the second floor of the mosque.
"Then I'll sleep too. Ai, good night." Asri followed Mega to the sofa.
Laying herself down wants to overtake Mega into the dream world.
Ai smiled, she couldn't sleep but still said good night to the two of them.
"Good night."
Seriate..
Next chapter inshaa Allah tomorrow Fajr 🍁