The Love of Habib
Chapters 28.1

A few days later the final exam results finally came out. Everyone flocked to see the value board in front of the staff office of the boarding school. Some exclaimed in pleasure as its value increased, and some exclaimed sadly as its value declined. Not infrequently some people have a flat reaction as if they are not interested in the value that is on a piece of paper. From all the reactions of these people, Aish returned to the admiration of many people. Especially the people who lived with him in the room. They all really did not expect that Aish could enter the top 10 in the class and enter the top 100 in the boarding school. Hey, don't get me wrong. Although it sounds trivial but actually this is very extraordinary. Cause why? Because the lessons in boarding schools are very difficult compared to the lessons in public schools. In public schools the lessons learned are quite formal such as mathematics, language, science and so on. But in the boarding school they not only learn these lessons but also learn the sciences that will not be obtained in public schools. There are many books with Arabic script with various kinds of knowledge chapters in it. People who are not familiar with the lessons in boarding schools will surely shake their heads at how complicated the children learn in boarding schools. This is how Aish feels. Because of people's first impressions of him, plus he is a transfer boy who has only been living in a boarding school for a few months, they are all doubtful about Aish's performance at school.

But what is surprising is that Aish managed to prove that the results will never betray the effort. Man jadda wajada, whosoever means it, he shall achieve his goal. And this saying has been proven directly by Aish himself under the eyes of the astonishment of his roommates.

"Masya Allah Aish, you are a wonderful tea. I didn't expect you to make the top 10 in class and beat the other guys." The class leader ran over to Aish and congratulated him.

The class leader named Ratna, he is a subscription rank 1 in the class and always fight for a place with Siti. But this year he has to give up his place to Nadira. True, Nadira occupies the first position in the class and the 5th position in the boarding school. Nadira's brilliance and brilliant achievements once again made people admire him.

"Alhamdulillah, I also did not expect to be in the top 10 in the class. It is purely because of God's help to me. But by the way Ratna, this time you were shifted by Nadira. Are you angry?" Aish kidding.

Ratna rolled her eyes lazily.

"Who will fight him, in my eyes he is a walking library, his head filled with a lot of science. I don't know how many books have gone into his head because yesterday's exam was almost completed in full by Nadira. Losing to Nadira is nothing. But losing to Siti, ugh, I will definitely faint from anger!" Said Ratna feigning indignation.

It just so happened that Siti also heard the conversation of the two of them.

"Oh, there's still a national exam. I won't lose to you again." Chirps Siti joking.

Ratna laughed, "Okay, let's see."

Regardless of the value going down or up, the atmosphere of the room was still as peaceful as before. They are quite satisfied with the value of each.

"Huh, what a pity." Desah Ratna when remembering the row of numbers obtained by the Girl.

"This year the value has dropped. I don't know what he's thinking to make his learning performance drop to the point of not making the top 10 anymore. Usually he always occupies the top 10 every year. And I heard from ustadzah, originally the boarding school planned to give him an education scholarship to Egypt with some students who had been elected, but because of two cases yesterday, because of two cases yesterday, automatically he did not have the qualifications to get a scholarship and was forced to be expelled from the boarding school. A pity... He is an accomplished child. If only it could restrain itself, then maybe things wouldn't be this bad." Ratna's words made them speechless.

Girls used to be nothing like this. He was a plain, kind, gentle person. I don't know from when he suddenly turned into someone else to the point of hurting innocent people. Every time they remembered the Girl, they all must have regretted what the Girl had done.

"This is the way, it's useless to think of him. No matter how much we think about it, what happens will never change and he also cannot go back to the boarding house." Said Siti did not want to be too dizzy with the problem of Girls.

He does not have no conscience and does not care about girls. It's not like that. He always thinks that what is sown, then that is what is harvested. Girls are in this position not because of being persecuted by them but because she is the one who is persecuting herself.

"True, everything has passed. Oh yes by the way the boarding house is holding a bazaar outside. Ustadzah says we can do all the shopping today. So it's a pity to be missed because today doesn't come often. Let's go before we run out of parts." Ratna just remembered that there was a bazaar outside.

So before it was too late, he took his friends to the cafeteria immediately.

"Not gone?"

The rest of the roommates had already started to move while Dira and Gisel did not move in the least.

"Let's go first. The canteen must be a real rame right now." Said Dira lazily.

"Well, what's the tumben?" Aish sat down beside him.

Usually Dira and Gisel are always excited when it comes to food.

"Again the mood. Let's talk about your problems first. Congratulations Aish on your grades. Among the three of us you managed to surpass the people in the boarding school and break the prejudice that not all transfer children in the boarding school cannot adapt to the lessons here. I'm glad you've got such a high score." Said Dira sincerely while hugging the shoulders of his dear friend.

When you see the value of his friend is very high, let it feel like cheering each other happy. It was indeed not him who had such a high value but his reaction was as if that value was his. How is he not happy with his best friend's progress? All this time his best friend was always viewed one eye because of his poor grades in school first. Even his own parents were ashamed of Aish's grades. But at the boarding house, everything is immediately broken by Aish. He proved to be capable and not as stupid as people thought. In fact, Aira, who had always been proud of the mouths of her parents and friends at school in the past, did not have high grades. Neither the general lessons nor the pesantren cottage lessons, the results are very bad. It was fortunate that he had already left the boarding school, if he saw his worth on the notice board, then he would definitely cry hysterically in fear to make another drama.

"thank you. I dare not be too happy because of this value for a while. Frightened because of this score, I missed my national exam next month to get a bad score. I'm so scared to think about it." This was the reason why Aish from earlier was acting so normally praised by roommates.

He fears that being too happy early will make him neglect the exams next month. Many people have experienced problems like this. They are too happy because of temporary results to forget to fight for the next struggle so as to produce something they did not expect. Aish doesn't want to follow this trail, really.

"As usual, Aish is always wise." Gisel joked while stroking the top of his best friend's head.

"What the hell. Don't tell me that, ah." Aish doesn't like it.

"How is it going to be the same with you two? Last I saw on your score-board" Before Aish finished his words, Dira and Gisel compactly cut in.

"Not as good as yours."

"Not that bad." They say compact.

Dira and Gisel looked at each other, their mouths twitching stifled holding back the laughter that was about to burst into each other's lips.

"I haven't spoken!" Aish gomez.

He rolled his eyes lazy. What is there to talk about from the value of both of them?

"There is nothing special about our value. In the class order I ranked 29th, really not that bad, right?" Said Dira announcing his worth with humility.

Next to Aish, Gisel nodded his head in understanding. Not really special, he thought.

"Yes, I'm in the 32nd class. Our grades really aren't high, but as transfer students who have been struggling desperately to understand the lesson here, this grade is actually not bad because Dira and I managed to defeat approximately 10 people in the class." There is a sense of pride in his achievements here.

At least they had stepped over 10 heads in the classroom, so the grades they got were pretty good. You see, the 10 people they stepped on were not transfer students but old students who had studied for a long time at the boarding school, so as a transfer student who managed to beat the local students in place they were both actually very proud of the results they both got. It is not as high or as good as Aish who managed to enter the top 10 in the class and the top 100 in the boarding school, but they both did not walk in place.

"Beating the 10 heads in the class, you guys are actually very tough. It's getting tougher if you guys want to study hard like me." Aish said regretfully.

Dira and Gisel did not study too hard like him. They were both impressed. Oi. With a little effort they managed to occupy this position, what if they fought a little hard, the place they climbed must be higher.

"It's okay Aish, I really don't mind my current position." Gisel waved his hand refusing to study.

"Yes, I'm so grateful for what I got now." So did Dira.

When their eyes caught the barren Arabic script with all sorts of lessons that irritated their eyes and head, their faces turned to look the other way. The two of them could not afford to pursue the lessons in front of the boarding school.

"You guys.." Aish shook her head helplessly.

"Ah, I'm so hungry." Gisel shifted the subject.

Dira works together.

"Yes, why don't we take our friends to the cafeteria? I'm horrified today's bazaar is very complete and teasing mouth. Let's go before we run out of stock." Remembering the food instantly made Dira's mouth drool.

"So he said not in the mood?" The ice reminded generously.

"Yes, I was not in the mood, but now my mood immediately returned after feeling my stomach rumble. Let's go, we can't miss."

*****

"Aish!"

When she saw the figure of her husband, Aish's cheeks immediately felt hot. He was very embarrassed to be called directly by Habib Khalid right before the eyes of many people.

"Yes, brother."

Under the watchful eye of some jealous santriwati, Aish walked quickly over to her husband. Because of Khalid's habib, they naturally stopped their steps to see the show. They were very curious to see the couple's interactions. For there is a thread of unreality that still hangs in their hearts. Just say that they still can't release the habib from the shadow of the heart.

For several days they had not met because of the busy habib Khalid. He thought it might take a long time to meet again because habib Khalid once said that he would be busy taking care of something for these few days so they probably wouldn't meet as often as before. At first Aish regretted all these decisions, as she really could not part with her husband for long. But habib Khalid gave her the understanding that he was doing this for their wedding next month, for the happiness of those already in sight. Only then did Aish let go of her disappointment.

"Where are you going?" Habib Khalid immediately grabbed Aish's hand and grasped it gently.

The softness of the habib to Aish again invites jealousy in the hearts of the santriwati.

"I'm the same Gisel and Dira want to go to the cafeteria. Brother Khalid know there's a bazaar again now?" Aish answered with a head bowed in shame.

Aish is very shy because it becomes a spectacle of many people. Aish's current attitude makes the habib feel anxious and unhappy because he cannot see the beautiful face of Aish who is now developing a bright hue.

"Do you know you have money to shop there?" Ask the habib while taking out his wallet.

Aish hurriedly nodded her head.

"I have enough money, brother. You don't need to give me any more money."

"This is my responsibility to you, besides I want you to treat your other friends. Think of it as a reward for your satisfactory final exam score. I'm satisfied with the quick progress you've made in the boarding house. But next time, don't study hard. Forcing yourself has a bad impact on your body, okay?" Warn Habib of his wife.

He was very disappointed after a month Aish looked very thin. Fat that has been collected far away immediately evaporates somewhere in just one month. You can imagine how hard Aish forced himself to learn.

"understand, brother. Yesterday was totally unexpected. Em, I actually missed my sister a lot back then but couldn't satisfy her because she was on a business trip. Therefore I use learning as a container to vent the longing that I can not overflow. And as you can see, the results aren't too bad." Aish said with a weakened voice.

Her cheeks are feeling very hot right now. It was a shame to have to admit that he was once at such an irritating point. Longing is very longing, but it cannot escape the longing that has run amok in the chest. From the experience of the month he finally understood how the wife of bang Toyib when left to go through several times without news. If Aish who was left behind went several times without news by the habib, maybe he no longer felt homesick but angry!

Ugh, it's so annoying to hold back the longing.

"I'm sorry. That event will never happen again. And I have also spoken to Umi about the matter. He apologized to you. Because his selfishness that still thinks about Nadira, makes him ignore the trust I gave him. I really don't like his behavior. She is a mother to you and these children in the boarding house. He should be willing to be merciful to make you his daughter. Although not a biological daughter, but at least she does not justify the illegal and forbid the halal for you. I understand that she is a Mother to Nadira, but isn't that her duty to you and the other children? I'm disappointed. What about you, will you forgive him?" The habib complained about Umi to his wife.

Makes Aish overwhelmed and misbehaved at the same time. Ugh, why did she somehow feel that her husband's bada sounded a bit spoiled?

Could this be just his feeling?

"You don't want to forgive him?" Ask habib again.

Aish hurriedly shook her head in panic. How could he not forgive Umi's mistake. Despite the annoyance she felt that month, Umi always treated her well. And more importantly, Nadira helped him memorize the Qur'an. Forget about the mistakes made by Umi, Nadira's attention and kindness are more than enough to forgive Umi's mistakes to him . In addition, Umi has also helped him solve many problems in the boarding school, so how could he not make peace with Umi just for such a small problem?

"I... I've long forgiven you, Umi, sis. He was a good person and often helped me solve problems in the boarding house. In addition, Nadira also helped me memorize the Qur'an when brother Khalid was not in the boarding school. Her gentle and friendly manner made me very comfortable, so how could I still be angry at Umi? He and Nadira are very good people. I also understand why he did it. Since she is a mother to Nadira, this reason is enough for me to forgive her." Said Aish not to take a headache.

He meant what he said just now.

Hearing what Aish said added with a serious tone, the habib immediately smiled broadly inversely with his complaint earlier.

"Right, you've changed a lot Aish. I'm relieved that you can finally get through this problem with a trivial look. Hem, trifling world affairs. Not only from this problem, but you also managed to amaze me from other problems. Like yesterday's problem. I'm relieved to know that you forgive them, forgive those in your family who have hurt you. I'm so proud of your change." Said the sincere habib.

Aish stunned. How does the habib know that he has forgiven his family?

Because he never spoke to anyone that his heart began to reconcile with the family. The fact was that he had covered all of this deep within his heart. Only God knows that he no longer takes the past seriously. That the past can never hurt or make her cry like it used to. Now he's this strong.

"Everyone will change..." Aish whisper shy.

The praise of the habib made his heart filled with honey. It felt like floating on the clouds, I don't know how many clouds he passed Aish did not have time to count them. Both his heart and body seemed to be spoiled by the gentle strokes of the softness of the habib.

"But not everyone made it through this phase and I'm glad you made it through Aish." The habib still praised.

Ugh, it feels like Aish wants to scream as loud as possible. After that he wanted to run fast while giving an announcement to the children in the boarding house that Habib Khalid was very proud of him. That habib Khalid continued to praise him!

But he was just dreaming. How dare she do such ridiculous actions in the boarding school, let alone here is her husband, her veins have not broken.

"Em.. everything is because of Khalid's brother and the people around me...." The changes experienced are inseparable from the attention of the habib and those around him.

And more importantly, this change occurred because of the ridho of Allah subhanahu wa ta'ala. He sent these good people into his life to make himself at this point. A point he had never felt in his life.

"Alright, take the money and meet your friends. After you finish shopping at the bazaar, go straight back to the hostel and do not go out again. Understood?"

Aish nodded reluctantly. This time she refused money from her husband. He took the money and held it tight.

"Wouldn't you say hello?" Just as he was about to turn around, his steps were suddenly restrained by the Habib.

Aish looked at the outstretched hand in front. Only then did she remember that they were lawful and she should have kissed her husband's hand as a greeting.

"Greetings, brother. Assalamualaikum." With blushing cheeks she grabbed her husband's hand and kissed it lovingly. From now on, the keys to her paradise turn into her husband's hands. Ridho her husband is ridho Allah subhanahu wa ta'ala. If her husband had gotten the key to heaven, then Allah would have been pleased with him.

"Vaalaikumussalam. Take care of yourself." The habib raised one hand to stroke the top of his wife's head.

As a result of this action, the santriwati who had been secretly watching their interaction felt both amazed and jealous. Some people even stroked the chest because the attention of the habib to Aish had made their hearts ravaged by pain and jealousy.

"Em." After saying goodbye to her husband, she rushed to Dira and Gisel who had been waiting for a long time. Almost thought that Aish had forgotten about the whereabouts of the two of them. Because when talking to the habib, their friend never looked back or just waved to them. So it's only natural that they think that way.

"Cie just met her husband." Temptation Dira to Aish.

Aish grunting. The red hue on his face again adorned his cheeks. Ugh, this is so embarrassing he thought.

"Why, envy huh? If you envy marriage, gih. Let's not keep single." Aish's cave back to him.

"Not envious. Marriage for those who are ready mentally and financially so that the household does not collapse. Most importantly, the couple must love each other, accept the weakness of each other's strengths with a breastplate so that the generation they give birth to live in happiness and not be tormented in suffering . Honestly, economic shortcomings can still be borne by children but the story will be different if parents have problems or even decide to separate. The wound will not be borne easily by a child, no matter how mature the child is, deep in their hearts are still children who expect love from both parents. And to be honest, the experience I had from both my parents taught me that marriage was a very serious affair because it involved a lot of life. If the marriage is used as a place of compulsion or just business, then the end result will be disappointing. Children will be the victims of the selfishness of parents. This is how I felt about my parents' marriage. No matter how much they give me money, a mansion, capable facilities, none of that can relieve the emptiness in my heart. Therefore I always emphasize to myself that I should not follow the steps of both parents if one day I get married. Aish," Dira takes Aish's hand and holds it. While walking he continued talking.

"Honestly, I want to be like you two. You seem to love each other very sincerely, and habib Thalib treats you gently and attentively. Whenever I see you two, I always think that your marriage must be tinged with harmony. The children born to you two will have an incredibly happy life. For I believe strongly in the Habib of Thalib if he is able to make you a good wife and mother in your household. Aish, perhaps this thought is shared by many women out there that as a woman we want to be cherished and loved, made queen by our loved ones. Because if a husband treats us as queens, then the household will stand firm and not easily shaken. I believe that it all depends on the man who is a priest in a household. Therefore I hope that if God will one day give me the opportunity to marry, I want to marry a man as good as the habib of Thalib and as firm as the habib of Thalib. So that I don't leave any regrets for the rest of my next age."

Aish smiled gently, she understood what her best friend meant and she understood what her best friend wanted. This feeling... Say it is felt by people who do not live happily in their families. Only those who have experienced suffering in a family and are neglected in the affection of parents can understand all this. True, broken home children are victims who often expect a warmth to fill the void they feel after being abandoned by parents.

"May God grant you what you want, and I pray the best for your life and Gisel's next." Bisik Aish sincere.