
Several days have now passed, as usual, when the coal load has been taken by the Bulk Carier, the ship where Akmal works will wait for the schedule for charging.
And today is their ship's turn. As a helmsman, Akmal will prepare to pilot the ship to the dock where the cargo or Jetty is loaded.
Akmal, who is now on the ground, started checking his cell phone to find out the latest news from his mother and sister. This is because when at sea, cellular networks are sometimes not found.
However, something made Akmal's attention distracted when he saw his phone.
Zafran
Akmal, if you read my message, I hope you immediately resign from your place and work here, this is no longer an offer but a request that you must follow.
Somehow, after reading Zafran's message, Akmal's feelings became restless, there was a sense of unease that approached him because he felt Zafran's message this time was a code for him.
Not wanting to wait long, Akmal immediately took care of the resignation application which coincidentally coincided with the expiration of his employment contract in that period.
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Zafran looked pensive on the balcony of his room. It had been a week since Aisyah had asked him to propose officially, but until now he had not done so. Though this opportunity is something that he is very much looking forward to for approximately the past month.
Tok tok tok tok
The sound of knocking on the door managed to make the handsome man aware of his thoughts. With gontai steps, Zafran walked towards the door and opened it.
"Zafran, can you talk?" asked Sofi's mother who was right in front of Zafran's room door.
Sofi's mother had learned from Bude Luna that Aisyah had received Zafran's proposal, but she was confused by her son because until now she had not received any news from Zafran.
It made Sofi's mother feel that something was wrong with her son, so she decided to speak to him directly.
"Of course you can, Ma. Please come in." Zafran politely.
Sofi's mother walked in and sat down on the sofa followed by Zafran who was sitting next to her.
"Son, what's the problem?" ask Sofi's mother directly to the point.
"There's no problem, Ma. What's wrong, Ma? Does Zafran's face look weird?" ask back Zafran.
"What's weird isn't your face, son, but your attitude is weird. Mama knows, Aisyah has already received your proposal, but why didn't you tell mama? Do you intend not to involve your mother in the application until your wedding?" An annoyed face now began to appear on the face of a woman who already looked wrinkled but still beautiful.
"Sorry, Ma. Zafran didn't mean that. Zafran just ..." The man turned his gaze in all directions while thinking about what suitable reason he gave to his mother.
"What's all," asked Sofi's mother curiously.
"Zafran is just waiting for Akmal's arrival first, Ma. The Zafran special was not attended by Akmal. Mama knows for herself, Akmal was already Zafran consider a younger brother," replied Zafran who this time felt found a suitable reason.
"Well, when will you be?" you know for yourself, your sister is the most uncertain of her schedule, not to mention when at sea she is very unreachable," said Ibu Sofi.
"No, Ma. Zafran believes Akmal is coming soon" Zafran said with confidence.
Right after saying that, Zafran's phone rang. Zafran's face immediately sparkled when he saw the name of the contact listed on the flat object screen.
"Well, what did Zafran say, Ma. Long life is also a child," he murmured while showing his cellphone screen to Ms. Sofi.
"Hello, Assalamu 'alaikum" Zafran said after sliding the green icon on his phone screen.
"Wa'alaikum salam. Bang, if you want me to work at your place, at least pick me up right now" Akmal said across the phone.
"Hahahah, okay okay, I'll be there with Khaira." Zafran immediately ended his call.
"There was in her room playing with her Nanny" replied Sofi's mother. "Are you going to pick up Akmal?" continues asking.
"Yes, Ma."
"If so, go, and tonight we go straight to Aisyah's house," said Sofi's mother and rushed out of Zafran's room because Tal wanted to hear the protest from the man with the child.
"Ba-okay, Ma," he replied resignedly.
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That afternoon, a car drove off the dock. Akmal this time has completely resigned from his job in the middle of the sea.
"Tomorrow you have to start coming in and working as a COO at the company, you will start right from there because I'm sure you will learn quickly" Zafran said as he drove the car.
"OK, okay" Akmal replied briefly because he was currently playing with Khaira sitting on his lap.
"Om om, said Oma, later tonight we will go to Ummi's house loh," said Khaira so enthusiastically.
"Oh yeah? Why is that there, baby?" asked Zafran enthusiastically.
"Oma said Papa was hungry so he wanted to go to Ummi's house?" Khaira answered so confidently, making Zafran laugh while Akmal felt confused.
"How to eat yah?" guess Akmal after trying to digest the intent of Khaira, again made Zafran laugh.
"No, Khaira means that the application is not hungry, later tonight we will be there to propose Aisyah officially." Zafran straightened out the slight misunderstanding that occurred momentarily between his son and cousin's sister.
"What a pity you, Bang," Akmal grumbled with an annoyed face.
"What kind of thing? Did I make a mistake?" ask Zafran astonished.
"Well, it's wrong, you intentionally didn't tell me to come back just to see your proposal and marriage? I'm single." Again the man grumbled.
"Astaghfirullah your thoughts are, Mal. Tomorrow I'll explain why I told you to come back here. For tonight, you will replace my father as a witness of my proposal and my marriage later, you know my family besides Mama is you, Shalwa's aunt, Aira and Khaira of course," Zafran explained, making the man who was holding me Khaira now speechless and nodding in understanding.
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According to the plan agreed by the Aisyah family and the Zafran family, tonight they will make an official application at the residence of Kyai Rahman.
Right after the Isya prayer, all family members were ready, not least Bude Luna who had arrived since Ibu Sofi contacted her.
So was Aisyah who was ready in her room while looking straight at the mirror.
"Yes Rabb, I leave everything to You, if indeed Mr. Zafran is the answer to my prayers of istikharah, then ease our affairs, and soften the hearts of servants to be able to love him for You."
"Darling, come. Zafran and his family have arrived" said Lina's mother who came to pick up Aisyah.
"Yes, Ummi," he answered and rushed out of the room and held Mother Lina's hand tightly and trembled slightly.
Lina's mother who felt the nervousness of her daughter immediately rubbed Aisyah's hand slowly. "Calm down baby, God willing this is the best" he said, smiling at Aisha who was also looking at him.
While in the living room, Zafran who was already waiting suddenly stood up when he saw Aisyah's presence. But without realizing it, not only himself who stood because of the arrival of Aisyah because Akmal who was beside him also stood when he realized who would be his cousin's future wife.
Deghs
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