Love Lanterns
CHAPTER 144 “Consideration Of The Captain”

“We need to remember that love does not have to be fought continuously. Because love will be present by itself, if it continues to memepetnya it is just a human lust that must be controlled.”

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Keenan and Aletha walked down the beach at Neuakchott, then they stopped their steps in the middle of the pirogue.

As she gazed into the vast ocean, Aletha suddenly shed tears. Aletha remembered correctly as she expressed her feelings to Keenan. If only God had not found him again with Keenan if it were, then who would be the mooring of his heart at this time.

“Neng, why are you crying?” ask Keenan a little worried.

“Neng. That night Neng could see Aa completely, not Aa who always pretended to be indifferent. But Neng sees Aa who saves a million love for Neng faithfully.”

“Aa grateful Neng, Aa prayer really in the same pot of God at that time. And finally we can be united in the bonds of love, the thing that Aa always makes Aa's biggest dream as long as Aa is alive.”

“Neng, stay this way when Aa is not next to Neng someday. Because in the future Aa will not know where else assigned, except. if Aa has climbed the rank.” Keenan looked at Aletha with a grin.

“Need Aa remember, Neng's love for Aa was like a vast ocean... Like stars and moons that will always be linked to each other. And as the symbol of our love Aa, you jump.

Keenan smiled, he felt very lucky to have Aletha as his wife, even Keenan felt that his patience and passion to maintain his first love was never in vain. God has returned the love that Keenan harbored even though Keenan was being tested more. Because Aletha loved another man and was almost married. But Allah willed another and in the end Aletha also betrothed Keenan until they had a baby named Alina.

Keenan grabbed Aletha firmly, as if it felt reluctant for a Keenan to let go of her embrace. And with the time that continues to run, even the day has also changed during the day, they increasingly enjoy the atmosphere of the colorful sky, blue sea and thousands of pirogues showing off ingenious craftsmanship in the fishing port of Neuakchott.

Mauritania is known for an arid country, but Keenan and Aletha still enjoy the beauty of various places even though they are under the hot sun.

“It's tired yet, Neng? If we are tired of going to the hotel first to rest, how?” ask Keenan to make sure.

“Alright Aa, we go to the hotel first to rest. Besides Neng also feel hungry, thirsty and sleepy.” Aletha began to complain as sweat poured down her temples and back.

By taxi Keenan and Aletha to Azalai Marhaba hotel based in Neuakchott with direct distance to Ge U Lacademie. Azalai Marhaba hotel is a fifteen-minute walk from Work. And Artisans Market is located near the hotel.

Keenan always gives his romantic attitude when in a taxi car. No stop Keenan stroked Aletha's head wrapped in hijab, nor did Aletha who remained leaning her head on Keenan's sturdy shoulder. It also makes taxi drivers feel interested to stare at them from the rearview mirror.

‘A relationship I rarely meet. O God, take care of this couple whom You have betrothed. Give happiness to them, and somehow I feel happy staring at this couple.’ The driver was monologuing in his heart. Praying for Keenan and Aletha's happy household always.

“Aa... is it still a long time ago?”

“No, Neng. Maybe in about an hour we'll be at his hotel. Why Neng?”

“No, Aa. Neng... just feel sleepy.” Aletha yawned, she really felt sleepy.

Keenan again rubbed the top of Aletha's head, and allowed her Aletha to fall asleep on her shoulders briefly to release the whack of drowsiness. While Keenan himself he chose to circulate his views on every trip down the center of Neuakchott road which was quite crowded that afternoon.

An hour had passed, Keenan woke Aletha up by rubbing her cheeks slowly. Keenan's gentle treatment of Aletha, and it again attracted the driver's attention. There was a sense of awe in the driver as he looked back at Keenan clearly.

After waking up, Aletha and Keenan immediately got off the taxi. Do not forget Keenan give the fare to the driver as payment. Then their rest continued after the chek-in at Azalai Marhaba hotel.

“Neng, don't go to sleep like that! Neng should clean the body and take ablution water for dzuhur prayer. Do I need to prepare the water?”

Keenan mangosteen, let Aletha cleanse the body that will be useful to refresh the body during the day that feels hot because the sunlight is getting higher.

As usual, Aletha did not take long to soak in the bathroom. After her body was wrapped in a long and loose robe Aletha put on the mucena she carried. After that Aletha spread out her long prayer rug and started the four rakaat dzuhur prayer.

Aletha decided to lay her body on a bed that was ready to be inhabited. While Keenan still refreshes his body under the shower.

“Neng, it turns out you've been sleeping. Aa's heart did not have the heart if it disturbed Neng who was already slumbering so.” Keenan reviewed the thin smile from his lips.

Keenan offered the dzuhur prayer that afternoon, and after the prayer Keenan tried to contact Bagas Kara to inform him if he and Aletha had arrived in Mauritania safely. After greeting her two in-laws Keenan continued to Bu Laila who was with Alina.

“Assalamu'alaikum, Mum.” Keenan greeted Laila with a smile.

“Wa’alaikumsalam, Son. How, have you and Aletha arrived?”

“Alhamdulillah, Mom. We've arrived, and now her Aletha is sleeping. Might as well... She feels tired.” Keenan shined his camera on the front, so Aletha's image was seen there.

“Pity Him! Nak Keenan, please take care of Aletha. Do not let Him back injured and traumatized as before.” Ms. Laila gave a very important message to Keenan.

Keenan nodded, agreeing with Ms. Laila's message. And after asking Alina, Keenan hung up his phone.

Keenan also laid his body on the bed, releasing fatigue that made his muscles stiffen during the helicopter and also in the taxi car that was used as a vehicle to the Azalai Hotel.

“Better just take a nap, it has been a long time not sleeping with him while curling like this.” Keenan wrapped his arms around Aletha's stomach.

Keenan is looking for a comfortable position to sleep in. And after getting a comfortable position suddenly his phone rang, signaling there was an incoming call on his phone.

“Bian?”

Keenan frowned after seeing on his phone screen that Bian was calling. Keenan wanted to ignore the call, but there was curiosity present in his heart. And as a loyal friend Keenan received a call from Bian, though he had to leave Aletha, who was still asleep.

“Assalamu'alaikum, To.” Bian greeted Keenan with a greeting.

As Muslims it is mandatory to say hello, meet and can also be said when the powder starts an event.

“Wa’alaikumsalam, Bian. What's the matter you called me? Really... interfere with my time only.” Keenan cursed just like that, but it made Bian chuckle amusedly to hear Keenan's annoyance.

“Bro, don't be so angry! I want to ask you seriously. And this is very important. My heart felt uneasy as it remembered Rania. How good is it?”

Keenan chuckles amusedly considering Bian who is pregnant with Rania.

“We need to remember Bian, if that love does not have to be the rest continuously fought for. Because love will be present by itself, if it continues to memepetnya it is just a human lust that must be controlled.”

“Leave time that will answer everything, just like what Rania has said. If you need to strengthen your heart, then pray istikharah, Bian. God willing, Allah will answer who your soul mate is through prayer. Remember, do sekhusu’ maybe in a third of the night and after reading the prayer do not forget to mention his name so you know who your soul mate.”

Seriate...