The Love of Habib
Chapters 23.9
Of course it was told directly by habib Khalid.
If Grandpa knew then, there must be a story behind all of this. But why did Father or the other family know nothing and instead they planned to betrothed Aira to the habib Khalid. He and Habib Khalid have been in a relationship for many years.
"He's... He was a very good man. Khalid's sister often sent me things and delicious food that no other santriwati could have in the cottage. Em, his attitude towards me is very good but when dealing with other santriwati, he is very indifferent and indifferent. Many of my friends said so. Em, and I understand now. But Grandpa... If Grandpa knew about Brother Khalid 5 years ago then why has Grandpa been silent in front of me and why has Father or the others at home known nothing. If they find out, they can't match Aira with Khalid's brother. Is my guess right that at home only Grandpa knows?" Tanya Aish hesitated.
He was very curious about the story 5 years ago. But every time he talked about it with Habib Khalid, there must be an obstacle that made Aish grumpy and impatient. Fortunately Grandpa now came to the boarding school so he could ask Grandpa about the past.
"Aish, it all started 16 years ago, exactly on the day of your mother's death." After a long time of pondering and making a decision, Grandfather finally spoke.
Aish immediately fell silent. 16 years ago, the habib once carved his problem on him the night they finished praying tahajud. 16 years ago he was still 2 years old, he was still, still a kid and don't know anything. Let alone understanding the world, talking and walking he is still not too smooth.
"Habib Thalib was 10 years old when he made this agreement with me and your Mama. Actually, the reason why you were sent to this boarding school is because of your own mother's request. He said he wanted you to get out of the house after you grew up, exactly entering the age of 17. Your mom also understands you have no place to live on your Mama's side of the family so she wishes you were settled in a boarding house. Which boarding house, habib Thalib decided because he had sworn to your Mama to take care of you completely. Grandfather couldn't do anything either at that moment. Even Grandpa thought that your Mama might be careless because of her illness. Otherwise why would he entrust you to a 10-year-old boy? Grandfather could not believe it and underestimated the agreement they both made. It is true that habib Thalib gave you a name as a child, but it is a name, and a weight that is not comparable to the oath he made in front of your Mama. Brother doesn't know what to talk about anymore because your mama insisted on the agreement. As a result, Grandpa called the driver and Grandpa's personal secretary as witnesses to the agreement. That day you were engaged. And at the same time no one knew about this matter except Grandfather, Habib Thalib and the two of them. No one knows even your own father. Honestly, your mom is willing to involve your dad. But my son is not very good. She was more busy taking care of your stepmother than your Mom at the time so she missed the agreement between the three of us. As a result I turned into your wali and replaced your father. You know what, kid? After the treaty I have never seen the Habib of Thalib again. I thought he would never appear again in front of me because after all these years he never came again. But my guess is wrong because 5 years ago he came home with a ring on your little finger right now. Then next... I don't know if I should tell you this because it is the secret of Habib Thalib. Grandpa thinks he's more entitled to talk to you. But one thing you should know is the last time Habib Thalib came home, which was on Aira's birthday. Actually he came there not looking for Aira, but for you. He reminded Grandpa to immediately send you to this boarding school, no matter what. And then at the end you're here. I'm not surprised to know he's here either." After 16 years of keeping this story a secret from Aish, this day has finally come. The day she revealed everything that happened that year to Aish. For a long time he harbored all this with the mentality that one day his grandson would live happily. Even Father, the son he had always been proud of knew nothing about this secret. Because he was disappointed for a long time.
"my mother... My mom made a decision that far. So all this time brother Khalid was forced to be close to me? If it wasn't the deal, it might be Khalid-'s brother"
"No, son, you misunderstood. He didn't do it by force but he did it by his own volition." Cut Grandpa refuted the words of his favorite grandson.
"I mean Grandpa?" Aish's two hands clenched.
Smiling softly, there was admiration within Grandpa's eyes.
"Habib Thalib offered himself to your mother. He said that he wanted to take care of you for the rest of his life, and he also said that he would protect you for the rest of his life. Not only that, but he also promised your Mama that he would return you to the rightful side." This is what he admired from Habib Khalid. At such a young age, 10 years old, but he had already dared to make a very extraordinary promise and even managed to keep it. During that time also never forget that Aish will be his life companion.