The Love of Habib
Chapters 31.2

"This is the ring I made for our wedding 5 years ago. But it was a pity that you were sick and the ring was too big for you, so regretfully I kept this ring by my side but did not throw it away. At that moment I thought that someday I would give you this ring. And qadarullah, that day came but unfortunately once again, this ring is too small for your finger."

This ring was too small for me when Khalid gave it to me that day. Although I was a bit sorry for not being able to wear it at the right time, it felt quite funny because this ring I can't use right now. I knew how precious this ring was to myself and to Khalid, but upon hearing my husband's speaking tone I felt that it was precious, far more precious than I ever imagined.

"This ring means so much to me, my wife. In addition to symbolizing my deep feelings for you, but this ring is also a silent witness to the establishment of my jewelry company in the Middle East. Did you see my company logo on the ring?"

I looked at the ring around my neck and looked for Khalid's corporate logo. KR, this is the logo I saw on this necklace pendant and the logo told by my two best friends has a considerable influence in the country now. Dira and Gisel said that every jewelry issued by this company is always targeted by many women. Because in addition to the style is trendy but also every subject has a spending limit or limited edition so that women are not afraid if the jewelry models they buy are also owned by other women.

KR, I also saw scribbles with various fonts on a paper in the private room of Khalid in the boarding school. Ever suspected that KR had a relationship with mas Khalid, but I had forgotten because I was too focused on the exam and mas Khalid never said anything about this company, so over time I began to forget it. But today Khalid suddenly brought it up and I was again overwhelmed by curiosity to see this logo.

"KR, I've seen this logo scribbled paper in Khalid's private workspace in the boarding school. At first I wanted to ask, because I had heard about this jewelry logo from my two best friends. But in retrospect this was Khalid's personal matter, so I harbored my curiosity and subconsciously forgot about it. If Khalid hadn't addressed the issue of this logo then maybe I'd just keep forgetting it, mas." I told him.

"I'm sorry, I also wanted to tell you about this matter but the timing wasn't right. At that time our situation was not supportive and complicated enough that I decided to talk about this matter after we stayed together. KR, I don't want to hide this matter to you. KR is a jewelry company that I built myself under the guidance of my uncle. When registering the company, I discussed with uncle and decided to name my company KR, KHALID RUMAISHA. This is the abbreviation of both of our names. I pinned the names of both of us so that everyone would know that you are mine and I am yours. And the beginning of the establishment of this company is marked by a ring that is now on your neck. This is a ring I made myself and I designed it myself specifically for you. Too bad you couldn't use it at that time. I'm so sorry." Khalid's explanation again astonished me.

I had hoped that this company would have something to do with me if it belonged to Khalid. But it is unexpected that the company is indeed his, but more surprising that the name of the company was taken from my name and the name of Khalid. I'm so glad, God, I can't describe how happy I am to hear Khalid's confession. Because I was too happy I immediately hugged Khalid's mas as tightly as possible.

"God, mas. I didn't know this ring was so heavy for Khalid. I guess because this ring was given to me to mark our wedding 5 years ago, Khalid thought that this ring was very important. But what I never thought was that this ring had more value than that. What should I say to you now, Mom? Haru, sick, sad, happy and longing, I feel this feeling inside me now. But I do not know what to say and say to you, for this taste is mixed in the heart. Long before I met Khalid, I honestly never imagined that there would be a man who would put me in his heart so sincere and deep. I did not think that far, let alone imagine that there was a man who would treat me so gently and attentively, as if I were the most precious treasure in this world. I never imagined it would all happen to me. And I must admit that before I met Khalid, I had a lover. That guy's been after me since we were in 10th grade. My heart did not feel like him but seeing his struggle, I suddenly thought that why not try, maybe from the man I get comfort. But for so long with comfort I did not get, but instead a betrayal I got from him. Surprisingly when I found out that I was betrayed by him, I was just upset or angry but the rest was not feeling anything. In fact I felt quite relieved apart from the men, as long as the heavy burden on my heart was finally released. But the strange thing was when I first saw you, mas. At that time I did not know what the name of Khalid and where the Khalid mas, I did not know but certainly when I first saw, my heart felt a strange vibration. It was the first vibration I felt in my heart when I met a man. A moment of hope appeared, but everything instantly dimmed when I saw that there was another woman beside you back then. But qodarullah, there is a situation that brings us both together. Then I found out Khalid was single and ventured to take the initiative to be close to Khalid. But dear thousand dear, mas Khalid suddenly disappeared and with God's permission, we meet again in the boarding house." When I told you I didn't dare look Khalid in the face.

I'm very shy. Very stupid is not it, in front of Khalid mas I feel very embarrassed inversely when I am with others. It feels ordinary.

"So how did you feel when you met me at the boarding school again?" Khalid's tone sounded rather excited, was this just my feeling?

"It was so mixed, mas. Because the mistake I made to Aira made me be sent to the boarding school, one of the places I had never been in my mind to go to. I was heartbroken that everyone sent me to the boarding school in the night as well, expelling me without a chance to issue a defense or opinion. Since I felt expelled, my heart was very unhappy while living in the boarding house. I thought that this place was no different from a prison. And my mind got more complicated when I met Dira and Gisel. They were the ones I was in trouble with at the time. Because of this my determination to escape from the boarding school became stronger, until finally I met with mas Khalid in the boarding school this thought became shaky. The feeling I had suppressed alive again developed a hope. Then the various kinds of incidents that we went through to finally be at this point. But one of the impressions that most make me covet mas Khalid the same time I was the same they were sentenced to go down into the muddy rice fields and run out of it because it could not ignore the punishment mas Khalid law we clean up girls dormitory bathroom. Bayangin no mas, it's a public bathroom. They wear not one person but thousands of people. Our former days were clean. Once the bathroom as much as it was cleaned only 3 people doang, O Allah my heart is clean and very same sprain mas Khalid! The punishment that Khalid gave us was too cruel even though the mistakes of the three of us were not too big, even seemed trivial." Until now every time I remember the punishment that I did in the bathroom at that time, my heart is still the same as Khalid.

I was surprised by Khalid. So that cruel punishment is the same as people. And this is what I don't understand. The mistakes we made were not too fatal and were quite trivial. Even though we were said to fight we did not damage the boarding school facilities or make a scene so that one boarding school knew that the three of you were fighting. We didn't do that, but why did Khalid give us such a punishment?

"Uhukis... That trouble... I'm really sorry about you, baby. Yep... The mistake you make with your friends is not heavy. Not at all. And that day for the first time I involved personal affairs into the work. Because I was so jealous when you guys got into a fight because of Iyon's problem, the ex-boyfriend you were telling me about. I told you that I never forgot to mention your name in my prostration. And I always hoped that I would be the occupant of your heart, in the sense that I was the first man to make you fall in love. And when I heard that you already had a boyfriend, seriously, I was so angry at that time that I could not control my emotions and as a result you and your friends received severe punishment. But after that day I was completely satisfied. Especially when I know you were bullied by other women because of me, my heart is very uncomfortable and I really regret it. Honey, forgive my blind jealousy at the time, huh? I have no intention of hurting you. The punishment is for you so you stop thinking about other men. But I realized that if I didn't tell you directly, then you wouldn't know what my heart wanted. But now the truth is revealed. That you never liked another man, and your first love fell on me. This is good news and a relief for me who has long craved you. Uh, by the way you know no reason why you were sent to the boarding house?" Khalid threw a question at me.

A reason?

"In addition to making trouble for Aira, the reason why I had to be sent to the boarding school was because of Khalid's promise to Mama'kan?" Because Khalid once said this to me.

He smiled as he shook his head. The sparkle inside her beautiful eyes made me drift inside her smile.

"There's nothing wrong with what you said. Indeed, Mama once advised to send you to the cottage message in order to learn religious knowledge. But I think for the age of 17 years into the boarding house, for me a bit slow because at the age of 18 years I will marry you. I was a little confused by this promise. But it was a deal with Mama. Especially for me personally I have selfish reasons why you should be sent to the boarding house. Not because I want to study religion, because God willing, by the permission of Allah I can guide you. Not because you have made a mistake so you have to get a religious education at the boarding school to make up for your mistakes or enlighten you, not that at all. But," she held her voice while looking at me with such a beautiful smile.

"But what, mas?" I was waiting for Khalid's next words.

Khalid may stop talking at stressful times. If he wasn't my husband, then both of my hands would be on his neck by now. Ugh, my husband is cruel.

"But it's because I want to make you fall in love with me." Said continue.

"Huh?" Why suddenly?

"Yes, all this time who likes the same you are me and besides that we have never met. In other words, you don't know me even though I know you myself. Because of this I have a concern that maybe you don't like me. So I used Mama's mandate to urge Grandpa to send you to the boarding school so I could draw your attention and slowly make you fall for me."

I was immediately stunned to hear it. How could Khalid have had such thoughts at that time?

"A..what?" I doubt my own hearing.

"That's right, honey. I deliberately urged Grandpa to send you to the boarding school for the reason that this is a trust entrusted by your own mother. While it's true that you had to live in a boarding school when you were 17, I had a selfishness within myself to pull you into a boarding school. So from the punishment, the unintentional meeting on the street, to finally having a chat in the middle of the night through your dorm window, it all happened because of my arrangement. You could say I always want to be present before your eyes, my voice heard by your ears, and my existence began to overshadow your heart, so what? That you may fall in love with me and naturally my feelings for you will be avenged. I really don't know if my charm has caught your attention since our meeting in the city, I'm glad to hear it."

Khalid was relieved to hear it but I didn't. Obviously I was chasing Khalid, thinking of some attempt to attract Khalid's attention in the city or in the boarding house. In fact, I always thought that my feelings for Khalid were clapping one hand.

"Why are you suddenly dumbassed?"

I looked at him doubtfully, "I'm surprised to see you. Didn't know that you pulled me to the boarding school with all kinds of problems that I met at the boarding school because you attracted my attention. Though the rumors circulating in the boarding house used to even say that I had deliberately made trouble in the boarding house to attract the attention of Khalid."

And Khalid chimed in on me, "The facts are different, it's not you who's making trouble to get my attention but I'm the one who's giving you a lot of punishment to get your attention." He said with a proud smile.

Khalid is funny?

"Yes, but they will never have this thought because of the impression Khalid showed them, and I was no exception. In my eyes Khalid was a very authoritative, wise, and untouchable man. That's why I was a pessimist approaching Khalid. The distance between us is like the earth and the sky. So after hearing what Khalid said earlier, I found it hard to believe." It's really hard to believe. It's a surprise and if my two best friends find out, then they'll go crazy. And if all the santriwati in the boarding school knew what Khalid's plan was for me in the boarding house, then they would have been in a mass trance. O Allah, if I know that Khalid has liked me for a long time and has approached me secretly, then why have I struggled all this time to think of various ways to get close to him?

Spending a lot of time fluttering and jealousy, even without me needing to do all that Khalid still likes me!

But after I thought about it, Khalid would have been happy to see my reaction back then at the boarding school, so I wasn't too upset.

Um, isn't pleasing a husband like a reward field for a wife?

So, raup. Don't hesitate.

"Are you angry?" Ask me.

I shake my head honestly. A little upset, but it's nothing.

"No, mas. Besides being shocked the rest I'm so happy and happy."

He smiled gently, his big hands started rubbing the tops of my head.

"Thank you, thank you for understanding me. I'm also very happy, my wife. This feeling of happiness I can't describe with words. The point is that I am very happy that God answered the prayers I made in my prostration. Because I finally got the sweet fruit of all my patience to wait and chase after you. Aside from this, I have no more greed in my heart."

Many times Khalid emphasized to me that in his heart I was a very special and important person, many times he told me that I was greed in his heart. And how much he speaks, repeating the same words in my ear, I will never get tired of hearing them. My heart was still pounding for every word, rustling warmly for every sweet smile on his face, and always being made to soar for any attention or affection he directed at me, I never got bored.

"Um, I'm very happy too, mas."