Me, My Veil & My Soul
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“Wa’alaikumsalam Pak Guntoro, sorry to interrupt the time, it seems like there is something to talk about,” said Kak Ahsan.

Zain had a pale face.

“Iya, I already know, just heard a little on the phone, is it true my son cheated?,” asked Mr. Guntoro.

“Deed, I saw for myself the video that Zain delivered a veiled woman who was not his wife!,” replied Kak Ahsan

“Astagfirullah, then we talk about it in a familial way,” said Mr. Guntoro.

“Iya I agree, but not for the near future, I am still grieving over the loss of Abah,” Kak Ahsan looked towards Zain.

“It's okay, I'm sorry yes.”

When it was over, Ahsan spoke to Mr. Guntoro, Ahsan told Zain to go home first.

“Let Annisa stay here, she is still grieving, don't add to her injuries again,” Ahsan said.

“Alright then, but I will not divorce Annisa,” Zain said standing up from her seat.

“Close, just talk about it with your father,” Kak Ahsan left.

Zain said goodbye to Ambu and Annisa's sisters, and said goodbye to Annisa.

“I'm sorry, I didn't mean to have an affair, I just you want to wear a veil and obey my wishes, that's all Annisa,” said Zain.

Annisa was silent not answering.

Zain left by leaving his father-in-law's residence.

“Annisa, stay a week here, do not think about anything especially Zain, do things that make you happy yes,” said Kak Ahsan approached his sister.

Annisa nodded.

***

The next day, Kak Ahsan's family came home with Kak Ahza's family. This time Adam went with his mother, Citra. Because there was work to be done, they decided to go home.

Now only Annisa alone with Ambu. The wall clock is ten o'clock in the afternoon. Annisa is bored, she invites Ambu to cook in the kitchen.

Annisa also said that she had sold cupcakes on campus. This time Annisa will make a special cupcake for Ambu.

Ambu was pleased with the talent Annisa had. But on the other hand Ambu was sad because his son had to sell on campus, even though he was a wife of a husband who was quite rich. How can a husband who understands religion, let his wife sell, even though her husband is fairly able to support his wife.

“Are you tormented by this marriage?,” asked Ambu while helping prepare cooking utensils.

“Actually Annisa lives a good life there, all the ingredients for kitchen needs have been provided by Mother-in-law, but Annisa is tortured by the demands of Zain, she is a selfish husband Ambu, Ambu, especially if you have discussed polygamy, Annisa can not Ambu, even though Annisa does not love him,” replied Annisa who had started pouring materials.

“Pardon Ambu yes, Ambu do not know if you have been tortured all this time, do not cover up lies yes, just talk to Ambu or your Brother if it is the wrong thing,” Ambu hug Annisa.

Annisa returned Ambu's embrace.

“Iya Ambu, thank you for always being there for Annisa.”

After about an hour, Annisa was done making cupcakes.

Annisa gave her cupcake to Ambu. One cupcake landed in Ambu's mouth, how good a cupcake Annisa made.

“Enak once, you are good at cooking Annisa,” said Ambu who still eats his cupcakes.

“Thank you Ambu, Annisa thought to sell this cupcake online, just as long as Annisa stay here, what according to Ambu?”, asked Annisa looking at the face of her loved one.

“Good, Ambu agree Nak,” replied Ambu smiled.

Annisa went to her room to pick up a cell phone.

He photographed some cupcakes to be promoted in his hometown.

He posts on whatsapp and on his instagram.

“Wah, the cupcake must be delicious, this is made by Annisa?,” asked the neighbor.

“Iya right, hope you like yes,” replied Annisa smiling kindly.

On that day Annisa was busy with many orders, she continued to make and deliver cupcake orders until the afternoon cupcake made sold out.

Annisa was happy because the sale was selling well, she earned a lot of money.

With such an activity, Annisa could slightly forget her sadness over Abah's departure. Likewise with his household problems, he no longer cares about it.

He got the idea to start a business in front of his house, for a week Annisa will sell cupcakes in front of his house, so Annisa does not need to cape deliver the cupcake, so that, he just had to wait in front of his house.

“Ambu, can Annisa sell cupcakes in front of the house? Just one week,” Annisa rested her head on Ambu's shoulder.

“By honey, whatever you want,” Ambu caress Annisa's back.

At night, Annisa began to look for inspiration for her cupcake stand so that in front of her house more interesting.

“Looks like I need a big table and a name so that the cupcake looks good, I also need a place to store cupcakes, so that buyers when taking cupcakes are still in good condition,” murmured slowly.

Ambu just smiled to see Annisa back cheerful as ever.

***

The Pak Guntoro Pesantren.

“Why did you do that? Dad told you! Annisa is a pious wife, don't waste her!,” Father scolded Zain.

Zain just bowed.

“Dad, Zain only delivered one of the lecturers, after all we have to help each other,” Zain defended.

“No, you should know more about the boundaries of interacting between women and men, let alone you are married!,” said Father.

“Now the choice is in your hands, I cannot force your love,” said Father.

“You're going to get divorced from her?,” continued Dad.

Zain shook his head.

“No idea.”

“Better perform prayers istikharah, later God will give you instructions,” said Father.

“But God doesn't like divorce,” Dad continued.

Dad thought of something.

“If you are divorced with Annisa, Dad will not inherit you this Pesantren Cottage,” Daddy is staring at Zain.

Zain surprised. So did Mother who had just watched their conversation.

“Better Zain pray istikharah first Dad, let God give the instructions,” said Mother approached Dad.

Dad was silent for a moment.

“Dad never thought Zain, Father's Son this one is different from his brothers, why from the beginning you want to be paired with Annisa? You just ruined Annisa's happiness, you know that Annisa is the son of my best friend Dad, you just humiliated our family! Annisa is a godly wife, why did you waste her? Impatiently, has Annisa been facing your ego? I think you'll be just like your sisters, they're happy with the couple you chose, the parents just want the best for their child, because I'm sure Annisa's a good woman,” Father held back his tears by hand.

“Pardon Zain Dad, Zain only did what Dad told him to do, Zain wanted to be devoted to both parents,” Zain pleaded before Dad.

“Not so! You have celebrated the marriage, Astagfirullah,” Father calmed himself again with a special.

“Father has failed to educate you to be a responsible husband,” continued Dad lowered his head while wiping his tears.

Zain just bowed down regretfully.