Me, My Veil & My Soul
Like a Nahkoda Ship?

Nightfall.

Everyone has gathered at home, Ambu held a tahlilan event together to pray for Abah. Everyone is teaching together.

Annisa had no power to hold back her tears, she was crying while the study was going on. So did Ambu who tried to calm Annisa.

“No crying, Abah is happy there,” said Ambu holding Annisa's hand.

Annisa wiped her tears and nodded.

***

Long story short, Annisa has lived in her hometown for 3 days, the days that passed by her are the same as before, she made cupcakes and spent every time with Ambu.

The cupcakes he made more and more in demand, many people who like Annisa cupcakes because of their good taste and affordable prices.

He forgot his household problems while in his hometown. I don't remember Zain at all.

The college he went to was left behind, many lessons Annisa passed, she was confused by the lecture, whether to continue or stop and continue her cupcake business.

“Iya Nak, the woman is as high as any education, remains the kitchen of the main place,” said Ambu.

Annisa smiled at Ambu's words.

“Iya Ambu, the education is provision for Annisa in the future, later Annisa will have children and Annisalah the first madrasah Annisa children later, then Annisa must be provided by religious science and other sciences, so Annisa must be provided by science,” says Annisa.

“Ambu follow what is good Nisa, as long as you are happy,” said Ambu.

Annisa smiles.

The Pesantren.

Zain was resting, he opened his phone and looked at his instagram. Looks like a new post from Nafrini. He posted a photo that surprised Zain.

It looks like Nafrini is wearing a beautiful wedding dress and a man is wearing a very handsome black suit. They both had a wedding. It turns out that the father of the child in Nafrini's womb is responsible for marrying her.

Zain smiled at the photo.

“I'm happy if in the end you are happy with another man, sorry I have kept you waiting,” Zain's eyes glazed over.

Despite Zain's deep hatred for Nafrini, Nafrini is Zain's first love. He loved Nafrini very much. Although his heart is now scratched, at least he is relieved to see his former lover is happy even though he is not the one who makes him happy.

Now that Zain was contemplating his marriage, he did not know what decision to take, Zain was already performing the Istikharah prayer, but had not yet received an answer. He just needs to be patient.

***

5 Days Annisa has lived her life with Ambu. After finishing selling Annisa rest in her room. He opened his bag of clothes and grabbed the veil.

“Do I have to wear this?,” Annisa got up from her seat and went to the mirror.

He wears a veil.

Annisa came out of her room wearing a veil.

“MasyaAllah Annisa, you are beautiful with that veil,” Ambu praise Annisa.

“Ah Ambu this could be, InsyaAllah Annisa from today will learn to use the veil, pray Annisa, hopefully Annisa can be strong live it.”

Ambu hugged and stroked his beloved son.

***

Day after day, Zain felt his longing for Annisa. He felt uneasy for a long time away from Annisa. Zain wondered why he felt so longed for his wife. Is this the answer to his istikharah prayer?.

Zain was in his father's room.

“Dad, would Annisa want if Zain invited her back home?,” asked Zain.

The father who was facing the laptop immediately turned his gaze to Zain.

“What is the answer to your prayer?,” Father asked Zain back.

“Not yet, but Zain felt a longing for Annisa,” Zain looked at Dad.

I smiled hearing it.

“That is the answer, Allah is almighty turning back, remember that,” Daddy is back staring at the laptop screen.

“But Zain was afraid of his Brother,” Zain looked at Dad.

“You have grown up, even though you are the last child Father, face your own problems, speak well to his Brother, come to his sister's house to apologize, whatever later the words of his brother to you you must accept, because it's your own fault,” explained Dad.

“But are you sure? You will not divorce Annisa?,” continued Dad again staring at his youngest child.

“No Father, Zain will maintain this household, somehow this longing is getting excited to Annisa,” Zain turned his eyes because honestly he was embarrassed to say that to Dad.

“MasyaAllah, behold the power of God, how easy it is to turn back the heart of his servant, now you better prepare to visit his brother's house, apologize earnestly,” Father said.

Zain nodded and said goodbye to Dad. He was getting ready to visit Kak Ahsan's house.

Arriving at Kak Ahsan's house, the security guard opened the fence for Zain's car. He came out and greeted the security guard and knocked on the door of Ahsan's house. The scorching heat made Zain even more nervous to deal with his brother-in-law.

“Assalamu’alaikum,” Zain says hello.

“Wa’alaikumsalam,” Kak Aisyah opened the door and was surprised by the arrival of Zain.

“Please come in, wait a minute yes,” Brother Aisyah invites Zain in and tells him to sit in the living room.

It just so happened that Kak Ahsan was coming home from his office to have lunch with his wife.

Ahsan took a deep breath when she met Zain, this time Kak Ahsan's care was more relaxed and patient with Zain.

Zain stood up as soon as he knew the arrival of Ahsan.

“Please sit down, do not hesitate,” Kak Ahsan sitting next to Kak Aisyah right in front of Zain is hindered by a table over which many snacks and drinks.

Zain sat back down.

“Sorry Brother if my arrival disturbs Brother,” said Zain very politely.

“No, I waited for your arrival since yesterday,” Brother Ahsan looked at Zain.

“Do you have any orders from your father about your household?,” continued Ahsan.

“Dad didn't order anything,” said Zain.

Ahsan and Ayesha waited for Zain's next answer.

“Allah ordered,” continued Zain.

“Allah ordered what?,” asked Kak Ahsan.

“Allah ordered Zain to keep this household,” replied Zain.

Brother Aisyah smiled at Zain's reply.

“Are you sure? Are you ready to love Annisa and take responsibility as a husband?,” asked Kak Ahsan seriously.

“Yakin Sis, God willing I will improve my attitude and behavior,” replied Zain lowered his head.

“You know, right? A husband is like a captain. Nahkoda will have a big impact on passenger safety. The passenger is your wife and children later, a reliable captain will deliver his passengers to the destination safely and without any obstacles, although the swift waves will be easily passed by him with the skill of controlling the ship. Are you ready?,” asked Kak Ahsan seriously.

“InsyaAllah I am ready Brother, I have thought about it,” replied Zain still with a head down.

“What makes you ready?,” asked Kak Ahsan.

“Have been some days God showed the answer through my feelings Sister, a few days ago I missed Annisa very much, I believe this is a guide from God, I believe also God has turned my heart back,” replied Zain.

“MasyaAllah,” murmured Kak Aisyah slowly.

Hearing those words, Ahsan was actually very relieved, but still he had to be vigilant.

“I know you are a good person Zain, I know your father very well, because the fruit will not fall far from the tree, all your brothers are good, of course you are also no less good than them. Maybe this is just a temptation in your household, I hope you promise not to hurt Annisa again,” Ahsan said.

Zain nodded ready.

“When are you planning to pick up your wife?,” continued Kak Ahsan.

“As soon as possible, hopefully Annisa will forgive my mistakes,” said Zain again saw Kak Ahsan.

“Alright, Sister phone Annisa now,” Kak Ahsan took her phone.

“Assalamu’alaikum Annisa,” said Kak Ahsan in a phone call, Kak Ahsan activated the loudspeaker feature.

“Wa’alaikumsalam,” sounding Annisa very happy.

“How are you there?,” asked Kak Ahsan.

“Alhamdulillah well Brother, Annisa is selling here, many neighbors come to buy Annisa cupcake,” replied Annisa happy.

“MasyaAllah, Annisa there's something you should talk about.”

“Iya, just talk Kak.”

“Sister Zain's arrival, he has already apologized and regretted his actions,” Brother Ahsan glanced at Zain, Zain's eyes full of hope.

“Oh,” Annisa replied with cuek.

“Say, he'll pick you up again,” Kak Ahsan continues his talk.

Annisa was silent not answering.

“Annisa, how? Are you ready to start your household again with Zain?,” asked Kak Ahsan.

Zain waited for Annisa's reply anxiously, sweat coming out of his forehead even though this room was already on AC.

“No idea,” replied Annisa.

Zain is shocked to hear Annisa's reply, fearing that Annisa will never forgive her mistake.