Me, My Veil & My Soul
Zain's Words

Congratulations Annisa Khalisah declared Passed.

“Alhamdulillah,” Brother Aisyah and Annisa embrace, they are very happy.

Annisa's teary eyes held back the tears of happiness.

Finally, Annisa is now officially one of the students at the University of her dreams, thanks to the prayers of all with the encouragement of endeavors, not spared also by the will of Allah SWT.

Annisa immediately informed Abah and Ambunya in the village by phone.

“Assalamu’alaikum Abah, Ambu, Nisa receives at Nisa's dream campus,” Annisa is very excited.

“Wa’alaikumsalam, Alhamdulillah Nisa, Ambu and Abah are also happy with the good news, sorry Ambu ya can not catch up with you there, Ambu pray that everything goes well, do not forget the prayer 5 time yes dear, dear, even though you are busy, take time to pray, grateful for His gift now you can go to college in your dream place,” Ambu advises his daughter.

“Iya Ambu InsyAllah Nisa will never leave prayer, Nisa will always remember the words and advice of Ambu as well as Abah,”.

***

Her night.

Annisa finished performing the isya prayer. He opened his laptop to just browse through a website about some motivational writing.

Tok ... tok …

The sound of knocking on the door from outside Annisa's room.

It turned out to be Brother Ahsan.

“Annisa is asleep?,” asked Kak Ahsan from outside.

“Not Kak,” replied Annisa while opening her room door.

Ahsan hugged his dear sister.

“Congratulations yes, you can finally go to college here,” said Kak Ahsan releasing his embrace.

“Thank you Brother, it's all thanks to Brother's prayer,” Annisa smiled to her Brother.

“Oh yes, tomorrow you have an event?,” asked Kak Ahsan while sitting in the chair in Annisa's room.

“No Brother, why?,” replied Annisa following Kak Ahsan, now they are sitting opposite.

“Tadi Pak Guntoro called Brother, we were invited to lunch to his boarding school,” explained Kak Ahsan while looking at his sister.

“Iya Kak, Nisa come along,” Annisa looks uninspired.

“You okay?,” asked Kak Ahsan looking at his sister with a limp look.

“No, Nisa already know the purpose and purpose of our there, yesterday Abah called, Nisa will be betrothed to Pak Guntoro's child right Kak?.”

“Oh, apparently Abah has told you, yes Nisa, they were friends for a long time, they have a promise to match one of her children.”

“But why should Nisa be betrothed Kak?,” Nisa asked very seriously.

“Nisa, Mr. Guntoro's son is all male, he has 4 boys, while Abah also has 2 boys and 1 girl is you, so inevitably you will be betrothed to his son, after all, the son of Mr. Guntoro is all a virtuous child, hardworking and responsible to his family,” explained Kak Ahsan.

“Abah's choice must be the best for you, Brother also agrees, because I know very well the children of Mr. Guntoro, his first child is now setting up a boarding school in Kota Besar, his second son is now a lecturer in Cairo, his third child has now established a boarding school in a remote city, now the last child will continue the pesantren in this City, namely your candidate Nisa,” continue Ahsan.

Hearing that, Nisa simply nodded her head in agreement. Before Kak Ahsan left his room, he advised to keep smiling and whatever spirit happened, even though he had to marry someone he did not love, because in fact the marriage was to pursue the Ridha of God.

Annisa agreed on the condition that she must continue to study if asked to marry while still in college, Ahsan nodded in agreement, knowing that her sister's ideals were very high.

“Oh yes don't forget, wear clothes that yesterday Brother choose yes,” pinta Kak Ahsan.

Annisa nodded, then Brother Ahsan came out of Annisa's room.

***

Annisa headed to her mirror, she tidied up the veil she was going to wear now. Annisa tidied up her clothes and veil and carried the small bag she had bought when she first went to the Mall with her sister.

Annisa went out of her room, there was already Kak Ahsan waiting in the living room.

“Are you ready?,” asked Kak Ahsan.

Annisa just nodded.

“Sayaang, let's go,” Kak Ahsan called Kak Aisyah and her children.

***

Approximately 1 hour drive, Annisa and Kak Ahsan family are now arriving at the pesantren Pak Guntoro.

Annisa and the family were welcomed by the family of Mr. Guntoro, now they gather in the living room is so large and magnificent.

Pak Guntoro conversed with Kak Ahsan while Annisa noticed the atmosphere that was there, she saw a lot of food and drinks prepared, she said, see also many photos of the Islamic guardians who are on the wall of the middle room.

Annisa felt she did not deserve to be married to Mr. Guntoro's child, because Annisa was very lacking in religious knowledge, while Pak Guntoro's family was very respected, people who understood religion.

“Mother, try to call him, why has not been out of his room,” pinta Pak Guntoro to his wife very slowly.

We have all been here for almost half an hour, but it has not come out of the son of Mr. Guntoro.

Shortly after, Mr. Guntoro's son came out of his room.

All eyes were on Mr. Guntoro's son. Including Annisa.

Mr. Guntoro's son gave his greetings by bowing his body.

“Include my name Zain,” he said with a friendly smile, he glanced at Annisa.

“Wahhh Zain pangling once I see you,” said Brother Ahsan.

“Mari .. we chat here,” said Kak Ahsan told Zain to sit next to him.

It does not feel like the time for dzhuhur prayer has arrived.

We and our family went to the mosque next to Mr. Guntoro's house, because this is indeed a pesantren neighborhood, a lot of santri who pray together in the mosque.

After she finished praying, Annisa saw Zain waving to her, hinting to follow her.

Finally Annisa is in a gazebo, it seems like there is something Zain wants to convey to Annisa.

“You previously knew we would be betrothed?,” asked Zain.

Annisa just nodded.

“Listen yes, earlier I apologized to you, actually I already have a lover in Cairo and soon I will introduce my lover to Dad, I will, so I hope you are not too happy with this matchmaking,” Zain's words really make Annisa feel insulted.

“Actually I am not happy about this matchmaking, because I just follow what Abah said and if indeed you feel I want this matchmaking, you are wrong, I also do not expect this matchmaking to happen, I also do not expect this matchmaking to happen,” Annisa was upset this time.

“Good, because our matchmaking will not take place and,” has not had time for Zain to continue his conversation, Brother Ahsan came to them.

“What are we talking about?,” asked Kak Ahsan.

Annisa looked towards Kak Ahsan with a sad look because she had been treated badly by Zain's words.

“No Brother, we just want to get to know each other better,” replied Zain lying.

Hearing Zain's words, Annisa frowned, she wondered why she didn't speak honestly if she didn't want to be betrothed to Annisa.