Loving You in Prayer
Part 7's
At home his parents now look Alfan who is having breakfast together with uminya. Earlier he helped uminya cook and clean the garden behind his house which is quite spacious. In addition to being good at religion and academics, he is also good at cooking a variety of any food. Of course it was all self-taught when he studied abroad first away from his parents. No wonder that many women who crave a figure like Alfan are handsome, well-established, smart to cook, and most importantly religious. Which woman is not fascinated by Alfan.
"Honey this is all about asking for help, huh?". Umi Laila said to her beloved son
Alfan's forehead shriveled "Seek what umi please?". Ask Alfan
"Please buy some home needs that have run out in the supermarket, will you? Count to learn to be a good husband if you have a wife later". Umi Laila said as she chuckled at her son
Alfan looked at uminya who was cleaning the dining table and lifting dirty dishes to put in the laundry. He could not refuse his umi speech, because basically from a small he was very obedient to his parents. He was so respectful and loving to both as his parents loved him from childhood.
"Okay Umi, please list any needs you want to buy". Alfan said to the um
"Wait a minute, son". Answer umi Laila while wiping the dining table
Alfan immediately prepared to go into his room to fulfill the order from his uminya earlier. He will change his clothes before going to the supermarket. Holidays like this Alfan will use long jeans and plain white shirts and white sneakers. After she finished dressing she immediately went down to meet her uminya.
"Are you ready, son? The need is already umi list right and have umi sent it to your whatsapp huh?". Umi Laila said
"Good umi". Answer Alfan briefly
"This is her atm card you carry her password date of marriage umi and abi, you must know right?". Umi Laila said while offering an atm card
"No need to use Alfan alone, this is umi save". Alfan replied as he picked up his car keys in the living room
"If Alfan goes first, Assalamualaikum". Greetings Alfan while kissing the back of his umim hand
"Waalaikumussalam be careful son". Answer umi Laila
When it arrived at the supermarket parking lot Alfan rushed down from his car then entered to spend the necessary needs by his uminya. He went down the shelf needs soap and fragrance then took one that fits the list and uminya earlier. When pushing his trolley he accidentally saw a woman who was struggling to pick up the item on the top shelf, then he approached and took the item.
Alfan gave the item to the girl in front of him. By reflex the girl looked up and received an item from Alfan, Deg. Both of them were silent, Alfan did not expect that this girl in front of him was Alfina the student in the campus. Either coincidence or fate has reunited them at this time.
Alfina lowered her head when she realized the existence of the lecturer beside her at this moment. He was surprised to see his teacher again. Moreover, he saw his lecturer look like a young man today by wearing casual clothes typical of boys, because usually he saw his lecturer in a formal appearance when in the campus, but now aishh, he said, Alfina could not describe anything. The lecturer was really very handsome, Alfina thought.
"Thank you sir for helping me". Alfina looked down at Alfan
"Together". Answer Alfan briefly
"Mother shopping here too?" Alfina asked trying not to be nervous
"As you can see". Alfan replied while putting both hands in his jeans pocket
"Sir Alfan is alone?". Ask Alfina again
"Are you seeing someone else besides you here?". Tukas Alfan saw Alfina at a glance
Alfina was speechless to hear the answer from her lecturer, why he even kepo with his lecturer's business. Alfina cursed herself who asked the lecturer a lot. Though the initial intention of Alfina just want to break the silence so that the atmosphere does not akward. But indeed this lecturer is typical of people who are irritable to speak.
When Alfina was about to walk forward to the cashier, there was a mother who accidentally passed in front of her who would take her groceries on the shelf next to Alfan. Then the mothers said to Alfan.
"Ohh, that's his wife, really beautiful. Must be a newlywed so shop with gini. I wish you good luck in your wedding". Said the mothers who were beside Alfan
Alfan smiled faintly in response to the mother's statement. He looked at Alfina who turned his face away, maybe he was embarrassed by the throws from the mothers. Many think that they are a married couple, even though it is only a lecturer and student.
"Ehm sir, excuse me first". Alfina looked at Alfan
Alfan nodded, in fact he would also come forward to pay at the cashier because the grocery list he had completed. Finally Alfan waited for the queue right behind Alfina. Alfina who had been in front of Alfan felt uncomfortable because in front of him again there was a man waiting in line so he was in the middle of the man.
"Can you kinda slide over there". Said Alfan suddenly while telling Alfina to slide to the left
"Yes sir". Answer Alfina
Alfan understood because he saw Alfina who was not comfortable in a position in the middle of the guy finally he took the initiative to be next to the girl. And they both came to pay for their purchases in front of the cashier. They are both like a married couple who are shopping for home needs.
"The same as that". Said Alfan giving his blackcard while pointing towards Alfina's groceries
Alfina shook her head "No need sir, I pay for it myself". Push Alfina down gently
The employee who was at the cashier was confused to say "mas mbaknya this newlywed yes, so sweet really shopping with gini. May samawa ya mbak mas". The cashier said, smiling at the two of them.
Alfina was shocked why everyone who saw the two of them always thought that he and his lecturer were a married couple. He was embarrassed to meet Alfan because of the words that were thrown from others. But he must thank his lecturer for paying for his shopping earlier.
"Thank you for paying for my groceries". Alfina said politely while carrying her groceries
"Together". Answer Alfan briefly
"Other times if out with your best friend or friend". Flat Alfan speech
"You didn't see it, because not all men can do good to women". Alfan's mouth answered Alfina's question
"Good sir. Sorry if I have troubled you". Alfina
"I'll excuse you, Assalamualaikum". Pamit Alfina's
"Vaalaikumussalam". Answer Alfan lirih
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Alfan just put his ummah groceries in the kitchen. He immediately went to his room to make his work report tomorrow, because tomorrow he will leave for the office first before leaving for the campus where he teaches. But before going up the stairs the Umi called herself.
"Honey to join us at the back of the security yes, there are people who want to talk to you". Umi Laila's
"Good umi". Answer Alfan
Finally he followed his usual steps towards the garden behind his house. There is a medium-sized swimming pool and flower garden that has been planted and cared for by the umi. It is generally very fond of plants, no wonder if in the front yard of the house there is also a beautiful flower garden.
"What's up, umi?". Ask Alfan to the point
Umi Laila who just sat in the chair next to the park then turned to look at her favorite son who immediately asked. His son has never changed, he will immediately ask people who want to express a conversation with him. Alfan is typical of people who are cold, assertive, and irritable to talk, whereas umi and her ashes are the type of people who are friendly and cheap to smile.
"Your age has been twenty-seven years, son, do you not want a holy promise of marriage?" Said Umi Laila while holding Alfan's hand
"Alfan doesn't have a wife yet". Answer Alfan as he is
"Honey you are now well established, already have a permanent job, and also already have your own home. Don't you want to build a house with a woman who will be your wife?". Let's say umi Laila
"Alfan hasn't thought until then umi". Reply Alfan while hugging his umya
Alfan was very close to uminya from childhood. He will easily melt if along with uminya, but do not expect when with others. If outside he will be cold and flat especially if together with people who are not mahramnya. If he is at home uminya, he will turn into a gentle and spoiled person, no wonder if he is very loving uminya.
"You want to introduce someone? Who knows if he fits you". Said Umi Laila while stroking Alfan's hair
"God willing she is a good woman, son, she is also hijab-like umi, and most importantly her manners are also good". Umi Laila
"Terah umi only". Answer Alfan
"Well if there is free time umi will introduce him to you". Umi Laila's
Alfan nodded in response to his ummah, he had to go back to his room because there was still work to be done. If not then tomorrow morning will be hard and it is very troublesome, thought Alfan.
"Alfan to the room first umi, there is something Alfan must do". Alfan said to the um
"Yes, if you're done get some rest. Later lunch let me take your room". Answer umi Laila
"Yes umi". Reply Alfan
In his work room Alfan pondered the words of his uminya. Indeed, now Alfan's age is time to carry out the wedding service, but he is still not sure to step up. Uminya also said that if he will be introduced to a woman, whether later he can accept the request from his uminya. On the one hand, he still fought for a woman who he gave his name to every third of the night. I do not know Alfan did not know let God govern who the woman who will be his wife later.
Shortly thereafter he got a phone call from his ashes which he said today he would return home from his activities outside the city. He took his phone and raised his call.
"Assalamualaikum abi's". Greetings Alfan
"Waalaikumussalam". Answer Abi Lukman
From childhood Alfan is always called boy by the abi. He said it was Alfan's favorite call from his ashes.
"What's bi?". Ask Alfan
"Are you home now, umi, what's your own home?". Ask abi Lukman
"The house of umi bi". Answer Alfan briefly
"Possibly later tonight abi has returned home, you accompany umimu first let him not be lonely". Abi Lukman
"Yes". Reply Alfan briefly
"Yes, boy abi closed his phone first, Assalamualaikum". Greetings abi Lukman
"Vaalaikumussalam". Answer Alfan
After getting a phone call from his abi, he continued his work that had been delayed earlier. He had to finish it today as well because tomorrow was Monday, which was the busiest day for Alfan. He should be able to divide his time for office activities and teaching in the campus.