STEADFASTNESS OF LOVE
Gathering

The dawn is in the eastern horizon. The night changed by morning. The chirping of birds is heard, like a symphony of a beautiful song. The morning air is very cool, giving spirit to every creature. The beauty of nature and freshness combine to make an early morning that will not be forgotten.

Standing a hijab-wearing woman in front of a simple house. He lived a single life, without parents or siblings. Both of his parents died a few years ago. They died from a hit-and-run. Since then, he has lived in this simple house alone. Hana Khairunnisa beautiful hijab woman.

In order to support herself, she works to help her neighbors make cakes. He never complained about the life he lived. The principle of life that he always held firm, that there would be a way in every difficulty. The simple life he lived, without the slightest envy of the luxurious life of others.

After finishing SMU, he decided to work. It just so happened that he got an offer as a canteen keeper at one of the big companies. However, the distance that is far enough makes it have to leave very early. It took him 1 hour, so he could get to work. The dense and congested city became one of the factors he had to be very angry in the morning.

At around 05.30 wib, Hana prepared to go to work. Using old matic motorcycle. He struggled through the cold and the traffic jam. The city where he lived was not a small town, but the neighborhood where he lived in the suburbs. At around 07.00 wib, he had arrived at the company Kanti Prawira. One of the biggest companies in the city.

Hana can work here thanks to the help of her friend, Diana, her best friend who happens to be an employee at this company. Diana had a much better life than Hana. So that he could continue college, which eventually could work in this company.

"Assalammualaikum, Miss Minah!" greet Hana to the mother of the owner of the canteen. He nodded while smiling.

"Glamma!" he said, then continued his work. Hana who used to live alone, no doubt about her ability.

Without being ordered again, Hana immediately helped clean the canteen. After the cafeteria is clean, Hana will help Minah cook. Cut and clean vegetables. Almost two months Hana worked with Minah ma'am. He was very satisfied with Hana's work. Moreover, all this time he was never late and could be trusted.

The canteen will be very crowded at lunch. If the morning is like this, usually only one or two people come. This company has very strict rules. So there will be no employees who wander in working hours. If it's not really important.

"Hana, it'll be 09:00 wib. There will be a company leader with some of his colleagues having breakfast in the cafeteria. Please make sure all the tables are clean, because Mr. Rafa is very detailed about cleanliness!"

"Well Minah, I just cleaned all the tables" said Hana, Minah nodded. Everything works according to habit.

At 09.00 wib, some people entered the canteen. As usual Hana will come out offering food and drinks. Hana's appearance is far from sexy. But with a long robe and hijab. In fact, it makes Hana look beautiful and soothing. First-time visitors who enter the canteen will definitely not blink to see it.

"Excuse me, gentlemen, what message would you like?" hana said politely, with a bow.

"New officer in the cafeteria. I just saw you for the first time!" adrian said, one of Rafa's friends and personal assistant Rafa. Hana nodded slowly, without even lifting her face.

"Adrian, you want breakfast or you want to tease a waitress who's not your level!" rafa said ketus, his baritone voice echoed in the canteen.

Deg deg deg

"YES ALLAH strengthen your servant. Let the servant be insulted, as long as what I do is lawful." inwardly Hana calms down.

"Hey you're a waiter, there's no need to take down all of our menus. Ms. Minah I called. He knew what food we had ordered!" said Rafa Ketus, Hana can only stroke the chest. Heard insults from someone he had never known before.

"Sorry Mr Rafa, he doesn't know what your order is yet? Understandably sir, he's a new employee!" minah said worriedly, she was afraid that Rafa would scold Hana.

"Alright, bring my order immediately. Don't forget, keep her out of my sight" said Rafa angrily, holding his hand towards Hana.

Everyone is familiar with the rough and arrogant character of Rafa Akbar Prawira. Heir to the Prawira family who has never lacked in his life. But behind his arrogance, there is a cold hand that makes Prawira company become the number one company in this city.

Bu Minah takes Hana away from Rafa. He calms Hana down, hoping that Hana doesn't think too much about Rafa's words. On the contrary, Hana's attitude was very calm, even though she did not care about Rafa's insults. For Hana as long as she does halal. As well as not bothering others, there was nothing for him to think about. Hana's quiet persona makes Minah very fond of Hana. She already considered Hana like her own daughter.

"Rafa, why are you talking so loudly? It's not his fault that he doesn't know our order. You're weird anyway, just met already hates him. Beware Rafa, hate and love thin the difference!" adrian said honestly, Rafa stared intently at Adrian.

"I really hate to see such a pious woman like her. Covering his rottenness by wearing a hijab. Such a woman would never be my wife!"

"You're sure Rafa, now you're just thinking about him. Because of you I haven't gotten to know him yet! She's a pretty girl and sholeha. When else to see a beautiful hijab girl in this company? Almost all of your employees wear short skirts and thick makeup. Not to make them look beautiful, but strange. Especially if they're looking for your attention!" adrian said annoyed, Rafa smiled to see his best friend upset.

Before long, Hana came to bring their order. Adrian never stopped looking at Hana's face. Instead Rafa threw away his face, while Hana was in front of him. Hana no longer cared about Rafa's words, for her an insult. As a whip so he can get stronger, live a life.

"Mom Minah, I'm going to the mushola. I haven't been able to pray dhuha since!" hana said softly, Minah smiled as she nodded. He finds out that Hana is a sholeha.

After getting permission from Ms. Minah, Hana walked slowly towards the canteen prayer room with a mukena. He passed Rafa and Adrian. Hannah did not look at them at all.

"Rafa, the hypocritical woman you mean. It's totally different. She's not a woman you deserve to insult!" adrian said ketus, he did not agree with the words of Rafa who insulted Hana. While Rafa was silent as if he did not care Adrian's words.

"There are still women who remember the sunnah prayers in the present! I hope you are as Adrian said. It's not just women who use the hijab as a cover!" rafa's inner moment after seeing Hana coming out of the canteen.

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