STEADFASTNESS OF LOVE
Annisa Maulida Zahro's

A FEW YEARS LATER

A young woman stands at the exit of the international airport. He walked out of the door of foreign arrival. His two beautiful eyes looked at the sky of the city he had left for almost 20 years. His right hand carried a medium-sized suitcase, while his left hand carried a small paper bag. A young woman who has returned after almost 20 years of being abroad. The little girl who left a few years ago has now returned. Bring a smile to those who miss him.

He was standing right in front of the airport exit. Its body is perfectly covered with its long robe and hijab. His beautiful face was kept tightly behind the veil. Beauty is entrusted to him and able to hypnotize the eyes of the adam. But the same beauty frightened him, to know the man who would present love in his heart. The trauma of the past, made him close himself from the name of love. Only the two shady eyes were visible from his perfection. Both eyes are able to show the beauty of the face behind the veil.

The young woman stood unmoved in front of the airport. Not waiting for someone to pick him up. He refused to step away from the airport. His heart seemed to die for the city he had long left behind. But as far as he ran, he would have to return to his homeland and the parents who raised him. For that reason he came back. Only to be devoted to the parents who raised him. The old man who missed him. Parents who expect forgiveness and affection.

He left a few years ago, not without reason. Traveling so heavy, for the sake of finding the meaning of happiness. The little girl asked her parents to seek knowledge in one of the Islamic countries. A country that is foreign to him, but full of warmth and affection. He decided to stay in the largest and best boarding school in the country. He wanted to establish his heart, as well as seek knowledge that was beneficial to the crowd.

Without thinking anything was wrong, his parents allowed. Hopefully the princess will return with strong faith and Islam. But hope did not come true. The little girl was never willing to go home after her disappearance. He did not want his parents to pick him up or visit him. Just by phone, he told his parents. The voice that was a sign of him was fine. A harsh attitude that accidentally hurt his parents. It was as if his departure was a form of anger at both of his parents.

The presence of the younger brother a year after his departure, made his parents begin to forget his existence. Both of his parents forgot about him. It is not compassion that is beginning to disappear. The girl acted independently as if she did not need her parents. After a deeper religious education. He understood the meaning of parents and their sacrifice. Since then, the girl has been warm to her family. Year after year he went on without complaining. She grew up to be a strong and independent woman. Full of charm, but still stored in his courtesy.

His decision to leave and settle in a country of people. The country where he studied received full support from his parents. The regret of his parents who accidentally forgot him. Make them accept with sincerity the decision of the princess. Even his arrival this time, without any family knowing about it. He didn't come for a vacation or to settle down. He came to see the father who had a terrible accident a few days ago. The critical condition of the father, making him no longer able to stay silent and stay away from him. As a child, he was not willing to lose his father without trying.

The father was not a rich man, but the father was a great and respected surgeon. That's why he can easily find out the news about his father. His extended family is famous for its cold hands that care for patients. His father and brother are in the same world. He also holds the title of neurologist. The doctor's soul flowed within him, with full awareness he chose to become a doctor. But never got her mind back into her family. He became a doctor at his family's hospital. Helping his father and his mother develop a hospital that his family has managed so far.

For almost half an hour he stood there. The wind blew his long hijab, waking himself from the long daydream. The woman circulated her gaze, once again examining the city she had long left behind. His gaze stopped on a single figure that had long existed in his dreams and life. The person who made him choose to stay away. The figure he wanted to hug tightly at all times. The hug she's always missed for almost 20 years.

I don't know what made him hide? His voice seemed to disappear. Just when he wanted to call the figure he missed. His body stiffly unable to move, he wanted to run hugging the figure. But his whole body was stiff, as if afraid of the rejection he had ever felt. He took a few steps back, as his two beautiful eyes looked. The one who missed him hugged the son tightly. The position he always expected. Status that was once his dream.

Since that night Annisa has never met Hana. He left without saying goodbye to Hana. Annisa did not want to cry while leaving. When Hana comes to take her. With great care he left his family. Annisa seeks knowledge as far as possible. The day after nearly 20 years of his disappearance. He's back to being a great doctor. He came home for the sake of the papa. Annisa decides to become one of the doctors who will take care of the father. Naufal's fatal accident rendered him unconscious. Annisa couldn't possibly be silent, seeing her papa in pain without her help.

A coincidence and luck to him. He saw Hana not far from him. It felt like Annisa was running to hug her mother. But all came to a halt when he saw Hana hugging a young man. Annisa took a few steps back, she twisted her body. Annisa moved away from the mother who was missed.

"Excuse me!" hapa Hana, Annisa was surprised when Hana called out to her. Slowly he turned his body. Annisa saw Hana standing right next to her. Hana stands between two handsome and charismatic young men. Annisa is shocked when she realizes that one of her students is on campus. He is one of the outstanding students and became a campus idol. Annisa seemed to not believe, that the young man had a closeness with Hana.

"Excuse me!" hapa Hana the second time, the smile that Annisa longed to see from Hana's lips. Annisa seemed unable to hold back anymore, but she continued to hold on. Annisa remained silent staring at Hana who seemed to not recognize her. Her two beautiful eyes looked at Hana full of longing.

"Yes, what's wrong?" annisa's voice was soft, Annisa's melodious voice reminded Hana of someone. Annisa was as calm as possible. He didn't want to start something that wasn't yet time. Hana walked over, then gave a grey switter. Annisa started to realize, she accidentally dropped the switter she was holding. Annisa accepted with a nod of her head. Hana returned a nod of Annisa's head with a smile.

"Thank you!" annisa said softly, Hana nodded slowly. Annisa lowered her head as she felt the disciple watching her. Annisa walked away after the pamphlet of Hana's pepper. But her steps came to a halt when she heard Hana say something to her two sons.

"Maybe now Annisa's growing as big as that woman. Maybe your sister Annisa's a very beautiful woman. A woman's voice just reminded Mama of Annisa. The voice kept calling my mother. That night she saw her tears, regret for the rest of her life. Mistakes you have to replace by losing her forever. Wherever Annisa is? I hope she's okay!" hana said, her two sons nodded slowly. Embracing the mother, walked slowly leaving Annisa who was silent sculpting.

Both of Annisa's ears heard clearly the mother's longing for her. It was not only her who felt hurt, but the mama that Annisa wanted to protect was much more hurt. Even thinking Annisa's departure was her fault. Annisa has hurt the hearts of her most loved ones. Annisa has left wounds for years. Annisa felt she would not be able to make up for every wound she created.

"Mama, I'm sorry Annisa hurt you. Your sorrow is not only yours, but mine. My mother is in front of you, what do you think is right? I'm your little girl Annisa. I miss you, but I hurt you. I can't hold you, I'm ashamed of my tough attitude. For years I have been away from this country. Not to forget you, but I want to love you without hurting Salsa's mother. He's too good to be hurt. Quite once I heard others doubting his affection for papa and me. What happened to my mistake? Not his fault, it is inappropriate for Salsa's mother to be hurt. I go to find you in every faith. I'm sorry, mom, I love you. As far as I run. Your shadow is always near me. Without me knowing it, one of your sons became my student. As if to say that I will always be close to you. Mama wait for me to be ready. I will come to see you longingly. I'll give you the longing I've been holding all this time. Everything will be fine!" annisa's mind was softened, she looked at Hana's back which was getting away. The body he always missed.