Love Melati Love
Become Nauseous

Steven was sitting waiting for someone at a cafe. In front of him was a cup of Robusta coffee and a piece of his favorite cheese cake.

Shortly wait for a man to walk towards his desk.

"Good morning Mr. Steve, sorry I came late" said the man. Steve invited the man to sit in front of him.

" It's okay Mike . Ok I can't linger. Here's my file. I need you to take care of all my wedding files with Meli." Steven thrust the brown map at the man named Michael. The man nodded in understanding.

"All I know is well, Mike!" emphatically. Michael smile.

Yesterday before returning from Meli's house. Steve requested Meli's file as support for their interstate marriage. So today Steve can take care of his wedding with Meli.

" Good Sir. Later if there is a file that is lacking, Mr. Steve I will notify," said the man. Steve agreed.

"This is no money, as an operational cost. Later if less you can ask me again. Wage for you I'll be a transper if all my wedding business is done. Understand!" answered by Michael. Steven smiled. Like his plan went smoothly. After this he will contact the Imam of the mosque of the Muslim community in Melbourne. To read the Shahadah. After that, I went to the hospital to perform circumcision.

"I say goodbye" Michael said, standing up. Then it passed from Steven's sight.

This afternoon Steven planned to pick up Meli to accompany him to meet the Imam of the Mosque.

Steven is ready to be born. Finally after finishing his drink and food. Steven's out of the cafe. By driving his car to Meli's house.

Arriving at Meli's house, Steven immediately knocked on the door of the girl's house.

Not long, the door opened. Meli's beautiful face appeared in front of the door that had opened. A sweet smile expands on her lips. Meli looks neat. With a tunic shirt and a thick winter jacket that exceeds the length of the clothes he wears. Do not forget the wool hat that covers the entire head.

This afternoon the air began to cool even though the city of Melbourne was not full of snow. It's just that there was a rainstorm last night. Meli had to stay home. Turn on the heater in the middle room. Fortunately, food is still available in the pantry. He won't have any trouble this winter.

"Are you ready?" asked Steven who was still standing at the door.

Meli nodded.

"Let's go ..we go," he asked. Meli then left her house, locked the door and walked along with Steve while holding hands. Steve smiled at the girl.

"Are you ready Steve?" ask Meli when they were in the car.

"Ready. I was warmly happy because I was going to embrace my new religion," he said steadily with a carefree face.

Meli smiled looking at him. Steve then drove his car at a moderate speed.

The traffic atmosphere is not so crowded. In winter, many residents choose how much to stay at home. Although there is no snow here. In Australia, places that experience snow are only a few cities. While Melbourne only experiences winter, about 8 degrees Celsius. Compared to Indonesia, it is very cold. Because the average temperature in Indonesia ranges from 29-32 degrees Celsius. If the new rainy season will be cold.

Meli looked at the streets cheerfully. How not carefree, soon Steven his lover will embrace the same religion with him. Then there was no obstacle for her to marry Steven.

Suddenly Meli's memory switched there was someone who had once filled her heart. Actually Meli felt in disbelief, if now her heart has been opened to Steven.

After the figure of Steven was present in his life, slowly the feeling of love for Resnu Wijayanto went away.

Maybe the love is getting lost, because of the love that claps one hand. The occupants of his heart had been filled by a handsome bule man who was now by his side.

"Have you told the Muslim Imam in Melbourne yet, Mel?" Steven asked her to throw out her daydream.

Uh.yeah. They told me that the Muslim Student Association congregation was waiting for us,"

"Good, "reply Steven with relief. Meli smiled at Steven's words.

It didn't take too long, Steven's car entered the parking lot in front of a modest house that was made the headquarters of Muslim students in Melbourne.

Both got out of the car. Walk holding hands towards the house. The door of the house was open. Someone greeted them kindly.

" Assalamualaikum," said Meli while pulling Steven's hand to enter the house.

" Greetings waalaikum, Alhamdulillah. Finally you come" said a voice belonging to a man wearing kopyah on his head.

His name is Salman. Experiencing Steven kindly, followed by several men who were in the house. While on Meli, the men there just cupped their hands on the chest as a sign of shaking hands on the non-muhrim.

"Please sit down Steve." said Salman told Steven to sit in the place that has been provided. Steven nodded, then sat down in front of a small table while Salman sat in front of him.

After asking Steven about his readiness to embrace Islam. And yes, Steven. So the event began, with the opening words by Salman, then some advice and following the procedure of reading the Two sentences of the Shahadah.

The Syahadah pronunciation event also began to be done.

Steven followed the Pledge of the Creed that was said by Salman.

With teary eyes, Steven pronounced his Shahada.

"Ashhadualla ilaha ilallah, Wa Asyhadu anna Muhammadar

that is, I testify of no god but Allah and I testify Muhammad the Messenger of Allah.

After Steven recited the Shahadah. Salman told Steven to take a big shower.

After the big bath, Steven was taught to pray by Salman. When performing the prayer movement, Steven did not have difficulty, because he often saw Meli performing prayers while being alone with him. It's just that Steven has difficulty reciting his prayer readings.

Salman then gave the gift of a book of prayer ordinances to Steven. After the show was finished. They talked to the Muslim students who were there. Sharing religious knowledge. Steven was listening seriously. His heart was very happy as well as happy.

One stage of his business has been completed. Staying circumcised and proceeding with the business of his marriage correspondence at the Indonesian Embassy in Melbourne.

Finished talking with Muslim students at home as well as a mosque to accommodate Muslim students to worship. Steven and Meli then go home.

On the way to Meli's house, Steven was unceasingly grateful. Meli was so happy to see him.

As the day went on, Steven decided to go straight home after delivering Meli to his doorstep.

Meli just entered the house, when the shadow of Steven's car was no longer visible.

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