In-laws, Children and Daughters
Requesting Permission

Berliana stood in front of Abah Kyai Jalil in the living room of the boarding house. He held a piece of paper containing a letter of request to stay in the boarding house.

Berliana wanted to ask Abah kyai Jalil for permission to stay in the boarding house again. He apologized for not being able to be a good wife and survive in the Kenzie family which is a rich family.

"Assalamu'alaikum, Abah Kyai. Sorry to interrupt the timing, Abah."

"Assalamualaikum warahmatullahi. What can you do for me, Berliana?"

"I want to ask for permission to stay in this boarding school again, Abah Kyai. I know that I have no choice living here after marriage, but I can no longer survive in his family Kenzie, Abah."

Berliana's tears flowed without being prevented. Though previously he had tried to defend himself so as not to cry in front of Abah kyai Jalil.

"Why is that, Berliana? What's going on?"

Abah kyai Jalil was of course very surprised to hear the words of Berliana who was in a state of crying like this. He could not bear to see the orphans he had educated and cared for since childhood felt heartache. Abah kyai Jalil felt that he also felt pain, not at all felt by Berliana.

Berliana kept quiet and did not answer the question of Abah kyai Jalil quickly. She thinks a lot of things when it comes to opening up the disgrace of her own husband and family.

"Speak it, Berliana. Maybe there's something Abah can help you with, or at least what you've been feeling all this time you can get out."

Hearing the advice of Abah kyai Jalil Berliana let out a long sigh. She hesitates to tell about her condition from the first moment she enters the family of Kenzie Zafran, the husband given by Abah kyai Jalil himself.

"Sa-yeah, I can't be a good wife, Abah Kyai. Sa-ya, I can't adjust to the lifestyle of the rich and luxurious Kenzie mas family."

Berliana paused for a moment to let out a long sigh, and wiped away her tears.

"Sa-yeah, I feel too much pressure and burden to bear. I feel uncomfortable and unhappy there, hyks hyks..."

Berliana's cry could not be held anymore. She cried as she held back from crying harder. Not only felt that she was wrong, because she went from home and to the boarding house without permission from her husband.

"Sa-yeah, I went yesterday not permission same mas Kenzie." Berliana lowered her head after she finished saying what happened.

Abah Kyai Jalil was speechless and could only nod his head at the explanation given by his disciple, Berliana.

"So understand how you feel, Berliana. But did you forget, if not permission or talk to your husband about this matter? It was a mistake" Abah Kyai Jalil said.

Berliana increasingly showed her head did not dare to answer. He knows he's wrong about this. But his depressed feelings with all his circumstances and thoughts could not be balanced with what he was doing at the moment.

Berliana stopped her words first to regulate her hunting breathing due to guilt, fear and distress that gathered into one within her chest and mind.

Abah kyai Jalil also quietly listened to what Berliana said to him.

"Ta-pi, but Kenzie mas can't help me. He also kept quiet and did not rebuke Mama Juwita." Finally finished also what Berliana wanted to say.

"Where, Abah would like to see the letter of request that you bring. Have you read and read it again?" tanyanya then, when berliana gave a piece of paper petition letter.

"Already, Abah Kyai. I wrote that I wanted to stay here to rediscover my identity and learn more about religion."

Abah Kyai Jalil nodded her head understanding what Berliana said. He knew it was tough, but he was also obliged to give Berliana good and correct advice.

"Alright, Abah will consider your request, Berliana. But you must understand that living in a boarding house is not an easy thing. You will be faced with various challenges and tests in the course of your life here, just as you know all along."

"And the most important thing is, you get permission from your husband. It's nothing, but you already have a husband so his permission is a blessing."

Berliana looked down at the advice given by Abah Kyai Jalil. Two realize she's guilty of leaving the house without her husband's permission. And whatever he did didn't get any blessings because of Kenzie's lack of permission.

"Sorry, Abah. Sa-ya, I am ready for that challenge, Abah Kyai. I will try my best to learn and improve here. I'll also ask Kenzie's permission by message or phone."

Finally Abah kyai Jalil let out a long sigh when he heard Berliana's words. He actually did not have the heart to see the state of his students, because indirectly Abah Kyai Jalil felt guilty for everything that happened to Berliana, because, because he was involved in the misery felt by Berliana for the match he made for Berliana with Kenzie Zafran.

"All right, Miss Berliana. Abah will give you permission to stay in the boarding house, but a lot for a while. But you have to follow the rules and regulations that apply here."

"Abah will ask ustaz and ustazah to help you in the process of learning and self-development here. And most importantly, once you get permission. If not, Abah will also not give your permission to stay in the boarding house Abah."

Berliana nodded reverently upon hearing the decision taken by Abah Kyai Jalil.

"I am so grateful for this opportunity. I will try my best not to disappoint Abah and this boarding school." Berliana felt like she was getting a breath of fresh air after everything that had happened to her.

Abah Kyai Jalil nodded. "Alright, Berliana. You can start looking for available vacant rooms and organize your life here. Pray that you will find happiness and tranquility here, after the decision given by Kenzie."

"Aamiin, thank you Abah. Thank you." Thank you."

Berliana thanked many times for all the advice and warnings given by Abah kyai Jalil. She will immediately call her husband's mobile number, to ask permission first before looking for a room in accordance with the directions given by Abah kyai Jalil earlier.