NIGHT BUTTERFLY
#160
Sulastri and Rianti came out of the room carrying large bags, which they held on each side of the tip. Nyai Mustiani smiled as she saw the two getting closer to the living room. The eyes of Rianti and Sulastri look swollen. But the lips of the two were unceasingly smiling at each other. Rianti looks graceful with a dress and blue color hijab. Cheerful face. Like a full moon coming out of a cloud. Lafadz tasbih unceasingly muttered from the mouth of Master Izzul Islam.
"The waiting is ready, Miss Nyai, Master Teacher," Sulastri said after arriving before the two. Nyai Mustiani smiled and then stood up. The awkward-looking Master Teacher Izzul Islam finally stood up a moment later. Unknowingly, he presented a sweet smile towards Rianti. Rianti blushed in embarrassment lowering her face.
Nyai Mustiani stepped up and held onto one of the straps of the bag Sulastri was holding. Sulastri immediately prevented Nyai Mustiani's hand.
"No, Miss Nyai. Later let Mr. Bayan lift it out. Let's just wait outside. Mari," said Sulastri, inviting Nyai Mustiani and Master Izzul Islam out. Nyai Mustiani smiled. Rianti's hand was in her grasp and holding her out. A happy atmosphere swept over their hearts.
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The drizzle is still down. The weather still looks cloudy. Before boarding the car, Sulastri invited Rianti to take shelter beside the guard post. He now faces Rianti. Her tears seem to flow.
"It's fine there, son. I'm sure you know better what you should do. Call me tonight if you have time. Well, just nina bobo mommy before bed" said Sulastri . Rianti smiled. Her tears flowed. But he kept kissing the back of Sulastri's palm. Nyai Mustiani who was beside them could only see with haru's gaze. Mr. Guru Izzul Islam itself seems cool talking with Mr. Mustarah and Mr. Bayan in the guard post. Nyai Mustiani rubbed Sulastri's back.
"Our house is your home too, Miss Lastri. Don't hesitate to come whenever Miss Lastri wants. The door of our house is open to Bu Lastri" Nyai Mustiani said with a smile. Sulastri replied with a nod and a small smile.
"Come, it'll rain. Climb in. Master Teacher has waited too long," Sulastri said after wiping his tears. Rianti kissed his hand. Sulastri hugged Rianti's body one last time.
"Come, Son. We're leaving" Nyai Mustiani said as she looked into the guard post. It appears that Master Izzul Islam greeted Mr. Bayan and Mr. Mustarah. After that he came out.
"Then we say goodbye, Miss Lastri. God willing, soon we will contact the mother" Nyai Mustiani said. Sulastri. He then drove Rianti to the car door.
"Wait, Nope." Mr. Bayan and Mr. Mustarah are out. He approached Rianti who was already in the car. Both of them then greeted Rianti. Rianti looked back. He saw Bi Aisyah and Munawarah standing on the porch of the house. They seemed confused by what was going on.
"Pak Bayan, please call bi Aisyah and Munawarah. They must have been surprised to find out I'm not here." Rianti turned towards Nyai Mustiani.
"Seek a minute, Miss Nyai. I forgot to say goodbye to them" said Rianti. Nyai Mustiani smiled. Mr. Bayan who was assigned to call bi Aisyah and Munawarah was seen back with the two. Rianti's coming out. One by one the two in turn. Bi Aisyah and Munawarah seemed confused. He turned towards Sulastri.
"Non Rianti went where, Mom," asked bi Aisyah confused. Sulastri smiled. He held the shoulder of bi Aisyah.
"I'm sorry, Bi Aisyah. The arrival of Bu Nyai and Master Teacher was too sudden. I didn't get to tell bi Asiyah and Munawarah." Sulastri. He looked towards Rianti.
"Non Rianti is getting married, Bi. Pray for her to be a godly wife" Sulastri continued. Hearing that, Bi Aisyah hugged Rianti.
"Yes, God, Non. Why is it suddenly like this. If aunt knew today Non Rianti would leave, last night would have been forced to sleep in Aunt's room" said bi Aisyah. Rianti rubbed Bi Aisyah's back while smiling.
"I'm sorry Rianti, Bi. As my mother said, it was sudden and never planned before. This is God's will. Rianti asked for his prayer, Bi, Munawarah," said Rianti. His gaze led to Munawarah who was behind bi Aisyah who was hugging her. Munawarah smiled and nodded small.
Sulastri approached holding Rianti's back.
"Then we go first, Miss Lastri. Assalamualaikum," said Nyai Mustiani.
"Waalaikum salam" they answered in unison. The car slowly moved out the gate. Rianti did not turn away from looking back while waving his hand. Until the car started to move away and drove on the main road.
Sulastri was stunned where he stood. His eyes look glassy again. His gaze was blankly unblinking towards the gate of the house. He felt like he had just lost the most valuable thing in his life. Everything just happened so quickly.
Sulastri was torn from her stunned as Bi Aisyah touched her shoulder. He nodded and turned his body. Tears running down her cheek rubbed her. Bi Aisyah and Munawarah's hand in her hand and invited her to the house.
"Bi Aisyah, Munawarah, tonight accompany me to sleep in my room. I don't know if I can sleep well tonight or not" Sulastri said. Both smiling.
"How about today we go for a walk" Sulastri said after arriving on the porch.
"Walk where, Mom. It's still raining" Munawarah said.
"Where only. We ate at the doyan medaran restaurant. After that, we will go to the Segui area. It's okay to go home tonight. Mr. Bayan is also coming" Sulastri said. Munawarah turned towards bi Aisyah.
"Come there, Munawarah. Tell Mr. Mustarah and Mr. Bayan. We'll leave after breakfast" Sulastri said. Then he went into the house.
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The drizzle is still down. Shoots of young leaves of trees along the edge of the road look soothing green eyes. The wind that blows cold makes the atmosphere around like being in a mountainous area. Some shops on the side of the road look lonely without visitors. Each person is still reluctant to leave their blankets because of the cloudy weather that dominates the sky.
In the car, both Rianti and Mr. Guru Izzul Islam are both silent feeling a turbulent taste in each other's hearts. Nyai Mustiani herself was already asleep in her sleep beside Rianti. A sleepless night made him appear pale and unconscious asleep.
Master Izzul Islam glanced at the rearview mirror in front of him. Feeling Master Izzul Islam watching him, Rianti lowered his face and blushed in embarrassment. Master Izzul Islam swallowed his saliva deeply. Her chest that rumbled with a different feeling in her heart made her like a teenager who for the first time was alone with her loved ones. From childhood until the title of Master Teacher he carried, he never sat or shuddered with a woman. The cold air that blows through the car window cannot block the cold sweat that accumulates on his forehead. The atmosphere in the car is really stiff. Only the sound of the car and the rustling drizzle on the roof of the car traveling at medium speed.
Master Izzul Islam sighed softly. He again swallowed his saliva and paled once. He longed to look at Rianti, but his neck felt stiff to move. Though at this time, he was eager to just mince words to get rid of the stiff atmosphere between them.
Same with Rianti. He went awry when he could only silently look at Master Izzul Islam from behind. It was very desirable that he in a long time looked at that shady and cool face. Not only because he was amazed, but he wanted to take the abundant reward from looking at the face of the pious who God willing would be the priest of his life.
Rianti shook his head small. Remembering his life journey, he really never thought, The Power of God will bring him to this place of glory. He who used to be completely indifferent does not even believe anything about religion. He who used to think the stories of the afterlife are just a fairy tale for children before his sleep, is now given the opportunity to live with a religious figure. The prison has given him a vivid picture of the punishment of wrongdoing. What happens in the world is a picture that will happen in the hereafter. Every sin and mistake will be held accountable and will be punished.
Rianti was ripped from his confinement when Mr. Guru Izzul Islam hit the car horn. Rianti's heart pounded when the car he was riding stopped in front of a gate. He has now arrived at the residence of Master Izzul Islam.
Abdul Khalik was seen running to open the gate. Master Izzul Islam directed his car towards the parking lot beside the house.