Teach Me (Naina)
Chapter 48

The two girls are still sitting there, hilariously huddled. Until dusk comes cradling the sky, they remain dissolved in chatter. Naina did not blame Tiwi who had been betrothed to Alfin because in reality the matchmaking never happened.

The two girls stared at the calm expanse of lake water, there was a boat for rent for anyone who wanted to surround the lake. Most of them, young couples who are drunk with romance.

"You want to marry Alfin?" tiwi asked after a moment of letting silence envelop.

Naina sighed, she herself did not know what would happen tomorrow. For when man plans, God plans, and God plans the best plan.

"God willing. Just do it, yeah. How are you yourself? I see cousin Alfin is much more pious, he's a future husband. Which certainly can guide the wife later," said Naina assess Fahmi even though only a glance at it.

The turn of Tiwi who shrugged did not know. Since that meeting, there has been no discussion of matchmaking issues. Neither from Fahmi's family, nor his own family. Lately even the papah is busy finding out about Alfin.

"I don't know yet. You really are, but it might not be suitable for me" Tiwi said after speaking to Naina.

The girl beside him frowned, staring at Tiwi in surprise.

"Why did you say that? You guys haven't been in a relationship, have you? Why not try to get acquainted further. I heard, Fahmi's the head of the lodge. You may come and look at that place. Show her that you're interested in helping her build a boarding school," Naina's advice is welcomed shoulder by Tiwi.

"I don't know." Tiwi sighed, looking at her two legs that were linked to each other.

"At least you tried. Usually a man will like if the woman he chooses supports what he does. Make him interested in you, get to know more in his nature and character. Find out what he likes to do, and doesn't. Nothing is impossible, Wi. If Allah wills, HE will only say 'KUN'. Be, then be," said Naina gave support to her best friend.

Tiwi smiled, the more amazed her heart was at Naina. He turned away, from being ignorant of religion, now giving him valuable advice.

"Yes, Ustadzah." Tiwi sneered while laughing.

"What, anyway!" The embarrassed Naina hit her best friend's shoulder slowly.

In the distance Alfin secretly smiled, the two looked familiar and well-rounded. Love each other, counsel each other.

"You changed, yeah. I salute you" Tiwi said, revealing what was in her heart.

Naina smiled, looked down for a while then looked at him again.

"It's only been a few months, you know, we split up. You believe me. Are really. Is it because of Alfin?" tiwi Goda.

Naina hit him again, chuckling concealing the embarrassment that suddenly appeared.

"Maybe one of them. Through our meeting, I got guidance. I'm not denying that. My interest in veils is because I often help Alfin share with the orphans in the mosque. I'm ashamed to hang out with them and not wear a veil. Be, I learn," Naina said honestly.

Tiwi smiled, another thing she admired from Naina. That is, he dared to honestly reveal his origins to the family of Alfin who incidentally respected family and respected many circles.

"I also want your kayak, Nai. Can be honest with everyone, especially myself," Tiwi said, bowing her head.

Naina turned, watching the look on her best friend's face.

"What am I?" naina asked not yet understood.

Tiwi shook her head, concealing the fact that the night of envy became spiteful in her heart until she unknowingly opened the disgrace of Naina before all the members of the Alfin family.

Naina looked at him pityfully, if not for the bitter past of the rejection, maybe Naina would have never discussed it either.

"Passion. The bitter experience I had twice taught me about resignation. I'm resigned to the fact that I'll be rejected again. My heart is ready to accept it all, Wi, but I'm sure there will definitely be one chance for me to live my life without fear and trauma. You can, Wi. I'm sure you can too." Naina rubbed the girl's shoulder. Gave her full support to fight her fear.

Tiwi frowned, smiling and staring at her best friend.

"How do I start?" tanyakanya.

"Honestly, it's not easy. You have to be mentally prepared before you do it. My advice, try praying at midnight asking God for guidance. Do it over and over until your heart feels confident and ready" Naina said wholeheartedly.

Tiwi turned away from him, sighing longly reduced the tightness that became a burden. During this time, the demands of the papah became a heavy burden on his shoulders. He was unable to resist, and just remained silent.

"Do it if your heart is ready, but don't be afraid it's too late. Later Fahmi was struck by people, then nyesel continued to cry in the corner of the room." Naina laughed as Tiwi hit her spoiled.

They seemed happy, talking without knowing the time not knowing that the day would soon be dark.

A little girl ran up to the two, telling them that dusk was coming to an end.

"Mother! Is Mom still long?" tanya Halwa stood beside Naina's bench.

Tiwi frowned at the call of the boy to Naina.

"Yes, honey. Shorty, yeah." Naina rubbed her hair.

"Mother?" lirih Tiwi couldn't believe it.

Naina turned to him, smiling as she pulled Halwa in front of her body.

"This is Alfin's foster child, he's the smallest among the others. Her name is Halwa," explained Naina introducing the little girl to Tiwi.

Tiwi rounded her lips, nodding her head while smiling at Halwa.

"Hallo, pretty boy. Sister Tiwi's name, it's good to be able to meet you," said Tiwi as she reached out to shake her hand.

"Hallo, Brother. I'm Halwa. Can Halwa take Mom home? It's Maghrib, we have to go home quickly" said the adorable little girl.

Tiwi looked at Naina, both of them laughing with the action of little Halwa.

"Well, take it. Because if it is not taken away, Brother will take it home," Tiwi cetus made Halwa embrace Naina possessive.

The girl laughed again, pinched the cheek of the Halwa kingpin in a fit of anxiety.

"You're really excited, anyway. Yeah, go home. Your father will be ready."

Naina smiled, stood up from the bench and said goodbye to him. The two separated after being content.