The Love of Habib
Season II: Senandung Missing (13)

"Yes, he's a cousin of my mother's family. I also only found out after coming home yesterday when the family meeting was held. If they don't tell me about this, then I really don't know about my blood relationship with Danis's sister. Check, we're both very unlike. She was the one who dominated while I was the gentle girl."

Gisel was shocked. It turns out that they really have a family relationship. And foolishly again Dira only knew now, Gisel did not know whether to laugh or cry to hear it.

"If you want to laugh, then laugh. Everyone in the house blamed me, too. They say that because I was too busy playing outside and rarely visited my family, I didn't know the people in my own family. I reckon... It really wasn't my fault. Well, okay I was a little wrong. But just a little. They should have come to visit often to find me." Dumel Dira felt that the lack of communication with his family was not entirely his fault.

Of course, the most wrong thing is the mother's family, of course.

"Don't talk about that again. My time is really not much. L'm... I have to go to Australia this afternoon. Me and the rest of the family are planning to stay there for the next few years. I can't promise when we meet because the situation there is also uncertain. But for sure I will contact you often and you also have to contact me often. Remember, we are best friends. For me you are my brother and Aish, I don't want to lose you both. So no matter how far apart the three of us are, don't lose contact and keep in touch. Praying for each other also so that our relationship remains intertwined until the end later. You know, I often fantasize when judgment day comes God calls the three of us and questions our friendship. I do not want the three of us to accuse and blame each other before God because our friendship is not worth worshiping. I don't want to do that. I want the three of us to flatter each other before God, that the three of us pray for each other, the three of us remind each other in terms of kindness, the three of us are always there for each other when needed, he said, and the cord between the three of us is always awake even though we are not in the boarding house anymore. I always imagined this. So let's take care of our relationship. Feel free to contact me and tell me whatever you're going through here, because Aish and I will do the same. Understood?" Dira raised her hand rubbing the wet face of her best friend who was constantly crying in front of her.

Gisel smiled broadly. Many times he nodded his head in a sign of understanding. This is the friendship that always warms his heart, this is the family relationship that always makes his heart feel peaceful.

So how could Gisel not be sad to be separated from his two best friends?

"Okay.I get it. Take good care of yourself there and God willing, I will take care of myself as well. Since you've already said so then I won't be ashamed anymore to contact you. No matter if you're busy there or not, I'll keep calling you, my best friend." The whisper of Gisel.

Dira can't take it anymore. She immediately shed her tears in Gisel's arms. What's to be done?

She loves Gisel and Aish as much as her own family. For Dira they are the only friends who are willing to accept it sincerely without seeing her family background.

"Okay, stop crying. If we cry, I'll be late for the airport." After a long cry, Dira finally remembered that she had to leave immediately.

Gisel nodded reluctantly.

"I brought some stuff for you. Everything is your need, so don't waste it. If you run out of money, just call me. Don't be ashamed."

Gisel again nodded obediently.

Taking a deep breath, he finally released the heavy atmosphere in his heart.

"Okay, I'm leaving now. Let's hug one last time until we meet again." Dira stretched out his hand in front of Gisel.

Gisel immediately hugged Dira strongly while trying to hold back his crying voice.

"Take care of yourself, remember, you're not alone. There's still me and Aish with you, assalamualaikum."

...*****...

A few days just pass by. Gisel has officially become an apprentice in the soup kitchen. And since Dira came here, Ayu did not dare to bother Gisel anymore. Some people who had heard the quarrel that day felt even more jealous of Gisel. Not jealousy in a bad sense but jealousy in admiration. They were amazed to see Gisel having good people around him.

No matter how bad he was in the past. Those kind people did not mind and willingly protected Gisel.

Gisel took his phone. Every night he would send a message to Dira and Aish. To facilitate communication between the three of them, they created a group on WhatsApp with the name 'Worldly Disorder'.

They shared stories together. Dira repeatedly complained to them that life in Australia was very difficult. He dislikes foods that are too healthy and lacking in seasonings. He said he missed the fried food sold in the boarding school cafeteria, the white rice and the home food he could not get in Australia.

While Dira complains about how difficult life is in Australia, Aish spreads many sweet stories after marrying Habib Khalid.

Dira and Gisel were envious, but they were happy to see him happy.

"Gisel, is someone looking for you outside?" The barrel calls from outside.

Gisel put his phone back in the bag. He had just returned home from the kitchen with Barrel after cleaning the food stand. Tonight the work is not too piled up so they can go home early and rest. So Gisel relaxed playing his cell phone in the room.

"Who?" Gisel out of the room

When he saw Leni standing beside Laras, his smile instantly disappeared.

Leni looked at Gisel's appearance now. It was not as sad as he had imagined. In fact, he had peeked into the dorm room earlier and found a lot of good stuff. Listen it was a gift from Dira, it's a pity that such a good item was given to Gisel thought Leni.

"Oh, Leni's sister." Remember, he was his uncle's neighbor and a good friend of Gisel's cousin.

"During not meeting. I hear your life here is fine." Said envious.

Gisel nodded indifferently. Her life is very good.

"As Brother Leni saw."

Leni smiled wryly. He did not dare to provoke Gisel too much because he heard someone had gotten into trouble for bullying Gisel in the boarding house. And word got out that if anyone intimidated Gisel, they would come face to face with Aish, Habib's wife.

The couple was highly respected in the boarding house. Because their family background comes from the noble nasab.

A Nasab that no one can offend.

"Thank God you're okay. Yesterday before I went back to the boarding house, my uncle and aunt told me, they asked you to go home." Leni said to convey trust.

Go home?

Gisel had thought about it but not anymore. He comfortably and safely lives in a boarding house. Everyone here is very nice. They appreciate. But at home not necessarily. Maybe he'll be made fun of there.

"Please tell my uncle and aunt that I already have a job at the boarding house so they don't have to worry about my life here. Besides that I also do not want to trouble them, I know that the problem I created has put the family to shame. So I decided to stay here instead of humiliating my uncle and aunt's family" Gisel eloquently refused.

When he heard Gisel's rejection, he wasn't too surprised. If he becomes Gisel, he will also choose not to go home. Life here is so much better and safer than staying home. Who does not know that the family of uncle and aunt does not appreciate Gisel too much at home?

"I know what you're worried about. But living with a family is much better than living with an outsider. You better think about this before you tell me. Think carefully about your uncle and aunt's feelings. They must miss you so much at home." Leni.

"I've made a decision. I'll keep working here and not go home. If my uncle and aunt miss me, they can call me on my phone." He said he still refused.

"What a stubborn one. One day you will need my aunt and uncle. So don't tell me I didn't remind you." Leni was not satisfied.

Gisel smiled sweetly.

"I won't blame you." Because that day will never happen.

If she was a wicked and ungodly girl to her uncle and aunt, then perhaps God would present that day. But dear thousand dear ones, it is not he who disobeys them, but they are the ones who disobey him. His parents' house and all the relics of his parents have been acquired by them. After taking over the items, they stared at Gisel with one eye. Act as if Gisel hitchhiked in their house for free. It's so shameless.

Leni knew that Gisel would not be moved. So reluctantly he left and went back to his dorm.

"You're going home?" Tanya Laras was not willing.

Gisel shook his head in denial.

"I'm not going home. I'll keep working with Laras." Answer Gisel for sure.

Ting

Ting

Ting

The iron gate was struck by someone. Laras and Gisel turned. It turns out that the one who hit the gate was Danis.

When he saw Danis standing in front of the gate, the women outside clucked in regret. Hoping that Gisel's position could be theirs.

"Sister Danis." In order to avoid the people's nonsense, Laras accompanied Gisel towards the front gate.

And without being accompanied by Laras, everyone can see from their respective places what Danis and Gisel did in front of the gate.

The gate is also very bright. So they can see clearly.

"Are you busy?" Danis greeted with a soft voice.

Baras was no longer surprised. He knew that this person had something to Gisel.

"Not busy, brother. We're done working in the kitchen." Gisel said carefully.

"Thank God. Sorry I visited these nights. At first I wanted to see you this afternoon, but suddenly I had important business and could only return earlier after the prayer. By the way, congratulations on your internship graduation. Now that you have officially interned at the boarding school, I hope you can enjoy it. My cousin had already told me about the matter a few days ago. If you need help just talk to me. You need not be ashamed. Or else, my cousin would have made trouble there." Danis spoke a lot before taking out a white paper bag from behind her.

Then he handed the paper bag to Gisel.

Laras surprised. Watching does not mean having to share gifts, right?

So they really have nothing. Inner Barrel.

He did not expect one of the legendary figures in the boarding school who likes to make trouble once now has an ambiguous relationship with one of the outstanding students. Not only achievers, but this santri is famous for upholding justice everywhere. Where there are offences then that's where he delivers the punishment. Not without reason he always followed Habib Khalid first.

"Thank you for your attention, Brother Danis. But you don't bother to give me a gift. It's just an internship. Besides Dira has given me many gifts. So many of the gifts I still haven't opened." Gisel almost screamed hysterically at the gift Danis was about to give him.

In front of people who like. He tried to hold back. Be a calm and thoughtful woman, her head constantly dictates these words.

"It was a gift from Dira, not a gift from me. And this, I specially prepared it for you. If you refuse to accept it then it means that you do not appreciate the labor I prepared this heart for you." Danis said she was not too happy with Gisel's rejection.

But in Laras' hearing, he felt that Danis' words seemed pushy. But is it, because this effect is rather childish. Because the fact she knows is that Danis is always cold and wise wherever she goes.

"That's not what I mean, brother.um, I'll accept brother's gift. Thank ye. I'll hold it carefully." Gisel promises shyly in front of Danis.

"should have. You can open it in the room. Then... I'll be back first. Tomorrow... Maybe I'll help in the kitchen. Assalamualaikum." After saying his greetings, Danis turned around and walked away with her feet.

They only met for a moment. But the effect that Gisel felt in his heart was incredible. Both of his hands were shaking and his legs were weak.

If they continued to stand up and Danis did not leave immediately, then she was afraid of suddenly collapsing in front of her. Thankfully... He can still survive.

"Lho, how do you tremor, Gis?" Laras laughs at Gisel.

Gisel waved his hand reaching for Laras arm to hold on.

"Don't laugh. Someday you'll feel what I feel." Gisel said in a good mood.

Barrel pouted,"Prayer ah..."

Gisel laughed, "My prayers are good, brother. I pray that you someday meet the one who makes your heart tremble."

Laras laughed. I don't know. He who hasn't thought there.

"Let's go back."

Under everyone's eyes, they saw Gisel carrying a paper bag given by Danis. Their necks stretched out staring at the paper bag. Wish they could see what it was. But no matter how hard they tried, they could not see the contents of the paper bag. Eventually they reluctantly gave up. Staring helplessly Gisel and Laras entered the room, then closed the door!