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“Mba Aisha ... Mba Aisha ...”

“You are in the habit of yah yelling no greetings first,” replied Aisha softly.

“Astaghfirulloh, Assalamualaikum Mba,” says Rini Sweet.

“Well it dong, now you just talk.”

“Mba Aisha cepetan andan beautiful anyway Mba,” said Rini shook the shoulder of Aisha who was folding her face after reading the Qur’an.

“What's the matter Mba should dandan?” asked Aisha frowning increasingly clueless to Rini's intentions.

“In front there is Gus Fakih same Ustadz Faris nyariin Mba, now cepetan Mba meet them,” said Rini while pushing Aisha towards the door.

“Wait a minute, what are they doing Mba?”

“Yes where Rini tau Mba, has been a quick meet first. There Ustadz Faris loh,” Goda Rini.

Aisha was just ringing at the words of her roommate who was very enthusiastic if it was related to Ustadz Faris.

Aisha passes by leaving Rini to meet Gus Fakih who she says was ushered by Ustadz Faris, actually what is it until they look for Aisha themselves to the princess dormitory.

Aisha became curious as to what exactly the figure of Ustadz Faris which since yesterday became the conversation of the santriwati. And why is Aisha's heart always beating faster than usual when she heard Faris' name.

***

“Loh Gus Fakih who's here?” aisha asked when she found out that Gus Fakih was alone.

Unknowingly, Aisha searched for the figure of Ustadz Faris described by Rini.

“Tadi the same Om Faris, but he said he would accept the phone first,” said Gus Fakih explained.

Aisha mangosteen.

“Tadi said Gus Fakih looking for Mba Ica well? What's up Gus?” tanya Aisha who had squatted aligned her height with Gus Fakih.

“Fakih wants to play with Mba Ica, it was the same Om Faris doang not exciting,” replied Gus Fakih sulking.

“Ya has come Mba Ica temenin, but do not be long will soon maghrib,” said Aisha softly.

“Siap Mba Ica,” replied Gus Fakih by hand already with a position like being respectful which managed to make Aisha laugh.

When Gus Fakih was playing in the park accompanied by Aisha, even Gus Hasan who came to follow.

“How come Om Hasan came? Where's Faris?” asked Gus Fakih when he realized the arrival of Gus Hasan.

“Om Farisnya again ready to go home to Surabaya this malem, was a sudden phone call,” replied Gus Hasan approached Gus Fakih.

“Ustadz Faris from Surabaya also.”

“Om Faris to nolongin people who are sick again well?” tanya Gus Fakih plain.

“It is in the Hospital already a lot of waiting Om Faris,” replied Gus Hasan patiently.

“Gus Fakih, Mba Ica back to the room well want to get ready to make it to the mosque. There is already Gus Hasan who is calm,” said Aisha takdim, respecting Gus Hasan who is nearby.

“Iya Mba Ica bener, Fakih is also ready to pray the same prayer Om to the mosque,” said Gus Hasan confirmed Aisha's speech.

“Iya deh, Mba Ica tomorrow we play again well,” pinta Gus Fakih.

“nggeh Gus ready,” replied Aisha softly.

“Thank you Aisha has taken care of Fakih,” said Gus Hasan before Aisha passed.

“Nggeh Gus, then excuse me, Assalamualaikum,” said Aisha sgera passed.

“Waalaikumsalam,” replied Gus Hasan and Gus Fakih together.

***

"His bitter past made Aisha ponder and sob every night?"

Aisha turned her head, surprised to see her Ning who was already sitting next to her, she immediately wiped away the tears left with the tip of her face.

"Ning Sabina?" ask Aisha raau.

"Sorry earlier Mba accidentally heard all the outpouring Aisha, actually has been a long time too. It seems like Aisha's past is very complicated," said Ning Sabina rubbing Aisha's shoulder which is still up and down due to sobbing.

Not to answer, but Aisha was getting sobbing.

Ning Sabina who understood Aisha's feelings immediately grabbed her, rubbing Aisha's back to channel the calm.

"Aisha can tell the same story as all Mba

aisha's problem, we're all family here," again Ning Sabina was not

got an answer from Aisha except for a prank.

"We used to be with Ning, but suddenly she left without messages and news, but it was just a lie. Then he came back with a new man as my replacement. He said it was all a mistake, so he came again with an explanation and asked for a return," Aisha told Ning Sabina's story.

"So far she's still after Aisha?"

"Entah Ning, his wife is dead and he has also been blessed with a son. Aisha who felt not too strong faced all of them chose to seclude themselves by coming to this pesantren," said Aisha who made Ning Sabina completely shocked.

"Is Aisha not able to forget him yet? Aisha still loves him?"

Aisha shook her head weakly.

"When she left with betrayal, Aisha had already forgotten Aisha's affection for her. But somehow all the memories of her become as painful as Aisha was in love."

"Aisha still hopes to return with him?"

Again Aisha shook her head.

"Aisha was tired Ning, if she had changed too, it would not be the same as before. Maybe Aisha looks okay, but Aisha's feelings are still disappointed."

"That's a sign that Aisha has not been able to make peace with the past while still with him."

"What should Aisha do Ning?" ask Aisha with a face.

"Aisha must change Aisha's mindset first, that waiting is an uncertain sacrifice, because we do not know yet what fate awaits. If Aisha is still loyal to the gaping wound because of her, Aisha should be aware that she is not necessarily loyal. Then Aisha should choose between holding on to the wound or reopening the heart for the one who comes."

There was a trench that flowed back from the end of Aisha's eyes when she heard Ning Sabina's advice. Actually, it is possible all this time he was not able to be sincere about everything.

"Better now Aisha berwudhu to be calmer while waiting for the dawn adhan yes," said Ning Sabina who then embraced Aisha.

"Mba wants to see Gus Fakih first, afraid to wake up nyariin Mba."

"I'm sorry Ning so I have to listen to Aisha's complaint."

"Aisha we are all family, whenever you need Mba or anything else don't hesitate."

"Thank you Ning."

" Mba to ndalem first yeah."

"Ngggeh Ning," replied Aisha takdim.

***

After returning from Yogyakarta, Faris took the time to make a pilgrimage to the tomb of his parents.

"Assalamualaikum Father, Mother," said Faris in front of the tomb of the father and his mother who was side by side.

"Sorry Faris has just come here again, but Faris always wishes you all the best for your Mother. Hopefully we can regroup in His Jannah Yes Well, Bun."

There was no trench flowing from the end of the Netra Faris, the tightness was lodged in the chest.

"Faris has just visited Bukde sama Pakde in Yogyakarta yesterday. There Faris found the answer that had been disturbing the life of Faris Mother, hopefully this is the answer from God for Faris' prayers all along."

"Although Father and Mother are gone, but Faris is grateful to still have a family and people who love Faris like Father and Mother."

On the grave of his parents Faris sobbed, withstanding the tightness that might indicate his weakness.

"Faris go home first Dad, Mother. May Father and Mother always be given the best place by His side."

Faris wiped the water at the end of his eyes, in front of the graves of his parents he poured out all his complaints, like a son who was spoiled on his parents.

Not to forget Faris recited the Quran for both, then sprinkled flowers on his grave before finally passing to return to his usual routine.

As he was about to pass, Faris saw a man sobbing on his wife's grave with a baby sleeping in his nurse's arms, the man was Azka and Rafa, his son, who were on a pilgrimage to Diana's tomb.

"Are you really sorry you wasted Diana?" faris asked after Azka finished her prayer. Azka herself is unaware of Faris' arrival.

"But now my regrets are of no use Ris. I'm sorry I can't bring Diana back."

"Nobody wasted Ka, now there is Rafa who desperately needs you. With you taking good care of Rafa, it was more than enough for Diana."

"Where are you from?"

"From Dad's tomb with Mother."

"Because I abis same health test Rafa to the Hospital, I nyariin lo, but said receptionist lo again take leave. Where are you going?"

"Gue from Yogya, welcome to my Bukdean Pakde."

"Have you heard about Aisha?"

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