STEADFASTNESS OF LOVE
Glimmer of Hope

Rafa and Hana decided to go home sooner. Although abi Malika heavily release Rafa's return. But on the other hand, Abi Malik must allow Rafa to go home sooner. Because Rafa clearly said the reason for his return. Abi Malik can accept the reason for Rafa's speeding home.

Rafa explained very clearly the reason for his return. So that no one thinks anything. Rafa is always open with abi Malik. Even personally he apologized to Rafa. Very wisely Rafa said. There was nothing wrong, Hana should have known all the truth. One of the most important things, the truth did not make Hana and Rafa's relationship worse.

Abi Malik understands Rafa's fear, but sees Rafa and Hana's love. Abi Malik believes as strong as any storm, will be able to be intercepted. As long as their hands hold on. Abi Malik sees Rafa and Hana's relationship as not just a love affair. But also trust and respect each other.

After saying goodbye to everyone, especially Kiara. Rafa and Hana continue their journey home. Kiara is sad to have to part with her brother. At least the arrival of Rafa, a little treat Kiara's longing for both parents. Even without further ado Rafa specifically entrusts Kiara to Rizal. Rafa's words make Kiara wrong.

The journey taken by Rafa and Hana is quite far. It took a couple of hours. Actually this small town is the birthplace of Rafa's birth mother. But Rafa deliberately did not tell Hana. So that Hana would not think of visiting her mother's sister. Because Rafa hasn't seen them in a long time. Not that Rafa wanted to forget, but the different statuses made an invisible gulf.

"Sir Rafa, wasn't Ainun's mother born in this town. Why don't we go to Ainun's sister's house? We're still here!" hana said, Rafa shook his head weakly. During Rafa's stay at the pesantren. Not once did Ainun invite Rafa to meet his brother. Rafa never knew the origin of his birth mother. Only one that Rafa knows, his mother lives a kara. Both of his parents are dead. Where his mother lived, far from the city. Go into the village. Far from the city crowd.

"Darling, my mom was born in this town. I never met my mother's family. After all Ainun's mama's house was far from the city. I heard it was in the far side of town. Mama Ainun once said, he came to town to work. Grandpa Ardi loved it and married it to papa!" said Rafa, Hana nodded slowly. Hana is very antusia wants to get to know the Ainun family. Hana forces Rafa to visit them. At first Rafa refuses, spoiled Hana pleads. Finally Rafa calls Mr. Ardi, asking for Ainun's mother's address.

"Honey, according to the geogle map the house is very far away. We'll be there in the afternoon. The area is far from the city, very remote. I'm afraid you and Fathan are uncomfortable!" said Rafa, Hana shook her head weakly. He turned his head against Rafa's shoulder.

"Sir Rafa, wherever I am? I will always feel comfortable and at ease with you!" said Hana, Rafa turned to kiss the head of Hana who was leaning. Rafa is always touched by one word Hana. Although simple and ordinary, but will be able to make Rafa float. It was as if he was the happiest man.

"Darling, I'll be there soon. If we can't find my mom's family. So we can go back to the city before late at night. I don't want you and Fathan sleeping in the car!" said Rafa, Hana nodded Fathan had slept in Hana's arms. Rafa rubbed Fathan's gimbul cheek. His little son is getting bigger and healthier.

On the way to Ainun's birthplace. Both of Hana's eyes were treated to a very beautiful sight. Along the way, the sea never broke. The road is very good, so Rafa is able to drive his car quickly without obstacles. During the trip Rafa focuses on driving, while Hana is busy staring at the beautiful and unparalleled scenery.

After nearly two hours, Rafa drove his car. Passing through a vast and unbroken sea. Rafa and Hana arrive at a small fishing village. A village close to the sea. But Hana also saw the expanse of rice fields. That means the natives are not fishermen, but farmers. The village is still beautiful, far from development and pollution.

Rafa and Hana descend in front of a mushola. Rafa's estimation is correct, he'll be until evening. Rafa and Hana stop in front of the mushola. They want to pray and ask. Some may know the Ainun family. When Rafa's luxury car stopped, the surrounding residents who happened to have just returned from the rice fields were astonished. There was never a car into their village. Let alone luxury cars, public transportation alone never entered the village.

"Waalaikumsalam, whose son are you? I have never been to this village. Looking for someone!" said the middle-aged man, Rafa and Hana nodded simultaneously.

A man about 70 years old. With his fragile body he still cleansed the mushola. Seen his bones that began to wrinkle inedible age. Yet he remained strong at this age. He showed all his life he was a hard worker. The man was named Ali Khasan, a respected person in his village. He was the imam and takmir of the mushola in the village.

"I'm Rafa, this is my wife Hana. We're looking for my mom's family. He is from this village. But I never came here. This is my first time coming here!" said Rafa kindly, he nodded slowly. Hana smiled at Ali.

"I'm Ali, I happen to be born and raised in this village. Everyone in this village I know him. Please tell me who are you looking for? God willing I will help!" said Mr. Ali, Rafa was silent for a moment. He hesitates to show Ainun's late photo. Rafa fears Ainun's family's rejection of him.

"This is a picture of my late mother!" said Rafa, Mr. Ali received a photo given by Rafa. His weak hand shook receiving the photo that Rafa had given. His lips suddenly mumbled, tears dripping without feeling.

Rafa looked at the face of the grandfather who suddenly turned sad. Hana saw the look of a face that was almost the same as Rafa. There is a suspicion Hana saw the surprise of Ali's grandfather.

"Ainun Rohmawati!"

"Grandfather knows my mother. If you'd like, please show me where my mom's parents are!" said Rafa enthusiastically, Pak Ali nodded slowly. Sayub sounds like I'm looking at Adzan. Ali has to do his job. Waving the Adhan, calling people to come together.

"Already adzan magrib, I have to echo adzan magrib. After the magrib prayer, I myself will take you to meet Ainun's parents. If only they would not meet you. Come to my house, now we pray magrib first!" said Mr. Ali, Rafa nodded hesitantly.

"Mama, today I stand in your village of birth. I can meet your family again. I don't know if I feel like there's a secret hidden in this village. Mama, let me get to know your family. Just to apologise, for the error of the Prawira family. Even if they're going to kick me out, I'll take it. As long as I meet them once. That's enough, mama I'll thank them. The parents who gave birth to and raised you. So that I can be a son born of a great woman like you. Thank you, mama I miss you!" rafa said shortly after hearing Mr. Ali's words. There is a glimmer of hope for Rafa. Meeting with his mother's family.

"Sir Rafa, everything will be fine!"

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