Tahajud Love
Chapter 6's
Silent...
'Actually I want to stay here longer, but ... will never be possible and can never happen.' Inner Khaira.
Khaira continued to lower her gaze while tightly grasping the end of her headscarf which was indeed wide. An awkward feeling had been felt, wanting to cry, but being held back. Until the tightness in the chest that shakes him.
”Accalamu'alaikum, Abi..”.
Shouted Hafizha who broke the silence and awkwardness between Yulian and Khaira. And after Yulian's consciousness returned he swiftly extended his hands to greet Hafizha. Then, Yulian held Hafizha in her warm embrace. They can provide comfort in every way.
”Waw ... This delicious page, Bi!” said Hafizha while staring at the dining table that has been decorated with various dishes.
”Izha is hungry, yes?”
Khaira asked Hafizha even if it was just a pleasantries, just to get rid of the awkwardness that plagued her and was answered with a nod of encouragement by Hafizha. And soon followed by bik Inem and Abdullah who attended for breakfast together. Then, the breakfast event has been carried out with full service.
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Khaira was ready to leave from Yulian's house immediately. All the clothes he had brought back had been put back into his small suitcase. Then, Khaira came out of the guest room and looked for Yulian's whereabouts to say goodbye to him. Because after all, a person who visits is obliged to say goodbye before leaving.
”Assalamu'alaikum,”
Khaira has discovered the existence of Yulian who is sulking with a laptop in front of him while in the family room. Then, Khaira said a polite greeting to greet Yulian. And at once Yulian turned to the right side, where Khaira was standing, and lowered her gaze. Seeing Khaira carrying Yulian's suitcase immediately stops her activities.
”Wa'alaikumsalam. Khaira?” asked Yulian to confirm with what she saw.
”I'm sorry, I have to go now. Because ... This is not my home. Anyway ... I've got a new place to stay.”
”I know, this is not your home. And I also know, maybe there's a bad taste for you, Khaira. Likewise with me, I do not have any right to forbid you from leaving here and .. I also have no right to ask you to stay.”
Silent...
A moment of silence was between the two. There is a heart that feels claustrophobic from a separation, but each ego still controls their heart. So hardened and frozen ... it is not easy to melt just by a short meeting between the two.
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Arumi has been preoccupied with several gamis shooting processes that will be launching in a few days, including with models that will wear the robe. Because the model usually cannot be present for the shooting session, so it makes Arumi feel dizzy.
”Better I now go to Yulian's house, I've stuck no idea who will be a model on this game.”
Arumi moves to Yulian's house accompanied by his assistant, because he does not want to be alone when he is at Yulian's house later. If that happens eating will cause a great slander from the neighbors there. Since most of the Yulian neighbors were Jewish, Arumi did not want to destroy Islam in their eyes.
”Luisa, can you speed up the car? Because I'm afraid we can't meet with Yulian.” Pinta Arumi to Luisa, his assistant.
”Alright, Bu.”
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”Tok .. tok .. tok, assalamu'alaikum.”
Arriving at the residence Yulian did not forget for Arumi and Luisa knocked on the door while saying greetings. Therefore, there is a Muslim when visiting anyone's home. Even though it was his closest relative. And not long after, Inah opens the door and asks Arumi and Luisa to go inside after Arumi asks about Yulian's whereabouts.
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”Good. Earlier forgive me if, I've already troubled you a lot. And sorry, I'm not used to calling your name in person. Excuse me! Assalamu'alaikum,”
Khaira turned her body back and slowly stepped towards the main door of the house. However, when passing the photo Aisyah was the step was stopped. For a moment Khaira looked at the photo again before she actually left Yulian's mansion.
”I'm sorry Aisyah, I have to go again. But ... You don't have to worry, I will pray for you at every end of my prostration.” From behind her veil, Khaira pulled both ends of her lips perfectly.
The move resumed, while Yulian was still reluctant to pursue Khaira who was getting further away from his sight. However, it wasn't long before Yulian stepped foot after she knew that Arumi and Luisa were waiting for her in the living room.
”Assalamu'alaikum, Arumi-Luisa's. What are you guys doing here?” ask Yulian to the point.
”Wa'alaikumsalam, July. We came here to ask for your opinion about the game model which will soon be held a photo shoot session. Because ... models that usually can not attend.” Light Arumi without further ado.
Silent...
Yulian seemed to think who he would be made into in that. While he himself does not know who is suitable to be a model like what Atumi explained to him. As it was clear, Yulian had never been close to a woman after Aisyah's departure, other than Arumi herself.
”E ... I .. precisely do not know who is right to be a model,” chirped Yulian with a grin.
After hearing Yulian's reply, Arumi and Luisa immediately patted her head slowly while saying Istighfar. And again they were deadlocked by Yulian, for it was useless to report to Yulian. Yulian would not be able to help them in the shooting session.
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”Umii..”
Khaira's steps suddenly came to a halt after hearing Hafizha's cry calling out to him. However, Khaira was unable to dare herself to turn around and stare at Hafizha's tiny face.
”Deg..”.
”Maybe ... Hafizha called? Akh .. I don't think so. Maybe it's just..” Inner Khaira.
Hafizha's tiny hands clutching Khaira's fingers had scattered her daydream. Then, Khaira immediately turned her body to meet Hafizha. Khaira's heart was so open as their gazes met. Slowly clear water came out from the pair of Hafizha eyes.
”Umi don't jugs ya!” hafizha whining.
Khaira just silently looked at Hafizha who was crying bitterly. Likewise with Khaira's heart that felt a sense of grief. But ... he still had to leave that house for good. Even Khaira prayed to God not to be reunited with Julian or his family. Only the name of Aisha is still stored in the heart, Aisha's shadow is still attached to her eyes.