Rainbow Blanketed Clouds
Meet Old Friends

After visiting the boutique, Pelangi headed to a place to follow the study. Not unexpectedly in that place he met a friend of the school period who had not met for a long time. 

They had a long chat after studying. Because it was almost afternoon, Pelangi invited her new friend from outside the city to rest at home.

“You're married without telling me, anyway?” ask the woman named Mary. Occasionally he looked at the large frame hanging on the wall of the living room.

Rainbow smile. “Sorry, Mar. We only involve family. So not many know.” 

“It's okay. I am so happy for your marriage. May be sakina family, mawaddah, wa rahma.” 

“Amiin. Thank you, Mar. Oh yeah, what about you? I heard from friends, you are also married.” 

Suddenly the woman's face became gloomy shortly after getting a question from Rainbow. At the same second, a clear liquid had bathed his eyeball. Then, a few seconds later it turned into sobs.

The rainbow tries to calm his best friend by hugging. “Why you?” 

Mary wiped away the tears that ran down both sides of her cheeks. "I don't know where to start."

"What do you mean?" The rainbow looked questioningly.

Maryam did not answer immediately. He continued to cry until he felt the burden on his chest slightly lessened.

"I don't know the man who married me. We married in series a while ago."

Rainbow eyes perfectly rounded. "Married siri?"

"Yes. But just two weeks later, she left after previously claiming to still love another woman and not yet be able to accept me.” Crying broke out in the living room.

“Astaghfirullah. Have you guys talked about it?” 

Mary shook her head sobbing. “That's why I came here to look for him and talk about this matter carefully. But unfortunately I don't know where he lives.” 

The rainbow still rubbed Maryam's back. “Besabarlah. Think of it as a test in your household. If you are a mate, you will definitely meet again.” 

“Which woman is capable when her own husband says he wants another woman?” 

Memories immediately revolve in the minds of the Rainbow. He knew very well the pain that Maryam harbored. She also experienced when her own husband rejected her and claimed to love other women. 

“I'm sorry,” said Rainbow.

“I'm fine. God willing, I am strong in living it. Now I have to find a job as soon as possible for living expenses during my stay here.” 

“What do you want to find a job?” 

“What is important halal.” 

“If you don't mind, you can work at my boutique. Coincidentally, this April said it was short of energy.” 

A happy and relieved voice was seen in Maryam's gaze “You're serious?” 

“I'm serious. If you want tomorrow you can come directly.” 

“Thank you, Rainbow. You are my best friend.” The two hugged each other.

The rainbow again rubbed Maryam's back to strengthen. “So now where do you want to stay?” 

“I don't know where to stay yet. I don't have anyone here.”

The rainbow looked at Maryam with pity. “Then I will talk to my husband first. If he doesn't mind, you can stay here for a while, until you get a new place to stay.” 

"No, you gave me a job, I'm very grateful. I don't feel good bothering you anymore."

"It's okay. I can't help much either."

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The sun almost sank to the west when the Clouds arrived home. As usual, Rainbow will greet her with a warm smile.

"Assalamu'alaikum, dear."

"Wa'alaikumsalam, Hubby." Rainbow kissed the back of the husband's hand.

Just now Awan was about to reply by kissing a forehead, already startled by the presence of a foreign woman in the house.

"He who?" whispered the Clouds without glancing at the hooded woman he did not recognize.

"A friend. Come on, let me introduce you first." A rainbow holding her husband's hand walked over to Maryam. "Maryam, this is my husband, Mas Awan," said Rainbow introducing the husband. "Mas, this is Maryam. My school-time best friend."

As if forgetting to blink, Maryam stared fixedly at the Clouds. Then a few seconds later it immediately came to a realization and stretched out its hand to shake.

"Assalamu'alaikum, Brother. I'm Maryam, Rainbow friend since High School."

Instead of welcoming Maryam's hand, Cloud instead chose to close both hands in front of the chest. "Wa'alaikumsalam."

Makes Mary's down in shame.

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