Light For Gus Mu
Chapter 28: Quitting work

Wafi was talking to his boss directly, without any intermediaries. He ventured to quit the hangar, and already looking for a replacement to take responsibility, he appointed a new coach to replace him, after seeking approval with his bosses his proposal was finally accepted, and he'll go to the hangar just to pick up his stuff later in the afternoon.

”Honest Wafi, actually I heavy take off you,” said his boss.” What's the real problem? say same to me.”

”I have parents live next door sir, umi me. You are old, sick, you know. I was in prison for a long time, I just want to work who can go home, so I can keep my mummy and my sisters here. Thank you for all the help you gave me, for my family, thank you so much,” said Wafi so meekly and his boss smiled hearing him, he could not force. That was Wafi's decision.

”Well then, take care of yourself, contact me if you need anything.”

”Thank you sir.” Wafi smiled. The call ended and Wafi kept her hape out of her ear, she stepped away from her place.

”Shafiyah," said Ima loudly, Wafi immediately circulated his view. Looking for where the girl was, Ima bawled herself and Shafiyah lowered her head at the sight of Wafi.

”Neng nong." Call Wafi and Shafiyah keep quiet.” Neng, neng neng neng." Call her again with a smile. Shafiyah snorted and continued walking.

”Called tuh,” said Ima and Shafiyah just shrugged.

"God, shut!" call Wafi back and Shafiyah is inflamed.

”Eh ciye called 'favorite'." Ima was surprised to hear the call of Wafi to Shafiyah. Shafiyah turned around and Wafi flinched, lest she topple over again.

”I want to talk to Gus for a second, you wait there Ima." Show Shafiyah and Wafi a smile, Ima runs. The girl did not stay where Shafiyah pointed to, but instead ran to the dormitory while giggling." Ima ish." Shafiyah was annoyed and she turned around, many people around, no one would think it was weird. It's a chat between Gus and the devotee, very important. That's what Shafiyah thought.

”Why would you like to talk to me?”

”Gus do not call me 'Habibah' continue,” said Shafiyah so ketus.

”That's your last name, right? Shafiyah Umm Habibah. What's wrong with calling you that?” said Wafi reasoned, even though it was not Habibah the name of the girl, but indeed the girl was her Habibah, her favorite.

”Yes but can't gus.” Shafiyah was getting upset. He glared and Wafi smiled.

"Wild, my mouth.” Reply Wafi no less ketus, Shafiyah was wide-eyed to hear it.

”Yes yes si, but ...”

”But what?” Wafi interrupted Shafiyah's speech, and Shafiyah was inflamed.

”Not knowing," said Shafiyah and her face now flushed red, she kept her head down. Wafi was silent and from a distance an inflamed person saw the two. Shafiyah turned around and walked away just like that, where she could stand facing the man. Silent Wafi did not hold back, not the time he maintained, because now it is still a process in the struggle to get.

”Heart, heart please calm.” Shafiyah patted her chest.” Emmm aaaakh," she bit the tip of her veil and hid behind a wall.

”She is very handsome if you wear such item clothes, yes Allah Fiyah want that, Fiyah means that she is Allah.” Shafiyah muttered feeling anxious herself. He peeked a little and Wafi had already stepped away with someone, somewhere to go.

Wafi walks with Rama and the others join in.

”Why is the meeting sudden? I just found out,” Wafi said when he found out they were all next to him, headed to the hall and took him.

”Loh Gus don't know? no announcement in group chat wa?” radit said.

”Oh so before the meeting, his announcement in group chat?” said Wafi and everyone nodded.” Who are the members?"

”Many Gus, the senior ustadz, devotees. A lot of it,” said Rama and Wafi stopped stepping.

”Who are the service providers coming in?" ask Wafi and hope Shafiyah is there too, if the girl is there. He also wants to come in

”Many Gus," said Radit.

”Santriwati is there?" ask Wafi again and Rama nods his head.

”There, kayak Ima, Shafiyah, Rosa, Nur. There are many more Gus who enter,” said Rama and Wafi smiled widely. There was always a way when there was intention in kindness, he was finally able to get Shafiyah's number.

”Ya has entered my number to the chat group," Pinta Wafi while removing his phone. Rama nodded and Wafi continued to smile.

”At last I can get your phone number." Wafi muttered while grimacing. When they are finished, everyone continues their journey.

The next day, boarding school arrival of new santriwati. Beautiful, kind and so enthusiastic when she saw the man she saw the other day in the same place. She Diva, who the other day saw Wafi with Noah in the shopping mall. I don't know where Wafi is going right now, with his family. Noah's family is going home today, he wants the Pilgrimage first and everyone agrees to go together.

”That's who?” ask Diva to her roommate, Lena.

Lena shut up, and saw who Diva asked.” Oh that's Gus." Replied Lena and Diva frowning in wonder.

”Gus?” Diva was surprised.

”Iya, it's Gus Mu. His son was the late Pak kyai." Lena smiled and Diva fell silent, then watched them back. Wafi and his family were already far away, all heading to the tomb on foot.

”He's a Gus turns out, his son the late Gus Fashan right? it means he's the one people talk about. The ex-con,” muttered Diva.

Arriving at the cemetery, the tomb is adjacent between Ustadz Farhan, Nailah, and the tomb of their son Gus Fashan. Raihanah stared at the tombstone not far from the tomb of her husband, the first two graves of her baby and her last baby. If anything, Wafi has an older brother, and Afsheen has a younger sister. When he found out he was going to have a younger brother, Wafi was so happy. But miscarriage, go with the father.

Everything cleaned the tomb together, from the grass and dry leaves. The prayer, led by Wafi himself, has just begun. The cry of Raihanah had already sounded, sobbing beside her son. All of them raised their hands as Wafi held up his hands, every prayer from his lips sounded so heartfelt. Bayyin, silently watching her brother. Noah seemed so amazed to see his nephew, and hoped Wafi's life would be fine.

”Aamiin!” exclaim all agree to all the prayers that are chanted Wafi. Both of Wafi's eyes stared at the tombstone of his ashes fixed, not long before his eyes were closed. When she finished, she rubbed her face gently on the other. His hand is now rubbing the tombstone of his ashes. It has been 22 years gus Fashan Ali left.

”Let's go home,” take Noah and everyone nods.

”Already mi,” said Afsheen while embracing her uminya waist. Everyone stepped away, and Wafi was at the very back, her tears dripping and she immediately wiped them. Along the way home, many greeted and they replied. Wafi was the center of attention, and she didn't care.

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In the pesantren, Shafiyah was surprised to see the existence of Khalisah. It's not that the girl's been expelled, then why is it here? Shafiyah was afraid that there was a commotion back.

”What are you doing here?" ketus Shafi. Khalisah smiled and continued to step up, both of them were already at the horse race.

”Emang can't ya I'm here?" ketus Khalisah asked.

”Do not vary Khalisah, you can not come here before a decision from the board pesantren.” The Shafiyah firmly whispered and the Khalisah was upset to hear it. The two of them stared at each other right now.

”I will marry ustadz Chairil, where is the fault if I come here? later, I will be here at any time.” Khalisah smiled and Shafiyah snorted bitterly.

”You are not ashamed, you insulted Gus Mu. Do you have no heart? do not be ashamed, the family is ashamed of your behavior this Khalis,” Shafiyah and Khalisah firmly clenched their hands.

”My family, right? not your family, our family is not deket Shafiyah. Remember that,” ketus Khalisah and Shafiyah was wide open to hear it.

”If it is true you are the same ustadz Chairil want to get married, you should keep your attitude Khalis. Keep your attitude, keep your mouth. Behave fast a little, can't you?” shafiyah's voice was slow but so resolute to hear, upsetting Khalisah. Khalisah stepped in to give Shafiyah a lesson, her hands were already floating in the air and Shafiyah was silent.

Both of Shafiyah's eyes bulged as she saw the huge body of Wafi already entering between her and Khalisah.

Plaque! a loud slap landed on the man's left cheek, Khalisah was startled and retreated away. He did not intentionally, he swore unintentionally. He wanted to slap Shafiyah, but Wafi appeared protecting the girl. His hands that had already floated up could not hold him.

Wafi was silent, his gaze was so sharp, if Khalisah hand touched Shafiyah body, he made sure. The girl would not dare to come back.

”Sorry, I...”.

”Go!" drive Wafi and Khalisah away. Shafiyah was confused and stepped near Khalisah. Wafi was completely unwilling to look at him, everyone who was there was confused as to what was really going on.

”What's the problem?” nur wonders.

”Let's see," invite Ima and pull Nur's hand. Aidan was initially sitting leisurely straight standing up hearing Wafi's high voice.

”Gus sorry, Khalisah accidentally. I'm sorry," said Shafiyah and put her hands together. Wafi was silent and Khalisah kept his head down. Shafiyah pulled Khalisah's hand and took him away, Wafi snorted bitterly and her cheeks were now flushed. It didn't feel anything to her, but if Shafiyah's cheek was hit, maybe the girl was grimacing.

”I told you not to make trouble,” whispered Shafiyah upset and Khalisah silent. Khalisah was frightened to see the cruel gaze of Wafi.

”Why?" ask Ima. And Shafiyah shook her head.

”She was angry for sure, her cheeks were so red. Khalisah, make shame on you.” Shafiyah muttered annoyed and turned to look at Wafi, Wafi who was watching the girl immediately turned around.