The Love of Habib
Chapters 8.8

In the afternoon, after the Ashar Aish prayer directly back to the dormitory with Dira and Gisel. He folded the red face he bought while going to the market with Habib Khalid and placed it in a cupboard.

After settling down, she took the dirty hijab she used to the rice field this morning. Because the hijab is dirty, Aish does not wash it immediately and instead uses it again for farming.

"Pretty." Aish's whispers admired her own face.

Feels ridiculous. But hey, all women must have the same opinion if their own face is the best beauty!

"Now go to work - uh, Khalid's brother's gloves." His eyes suddenly caught the glove he had deliberately placed on the study table.

"Hopefully I'll meet Khalid's brother." He prayed sincerely before wearing the gloves.

After making preparations, Aish and the others compactly went to the rice fields to continue the pending work earlier this afternoon.

"Cie, the gloves are still on." Who else has a voice if not Dira.

Habits of seducing people.

Aish is not ashamed. He even deliberately raised it up high to be shown off. Making several pairs of eyes instantly burn hot.

"Dear, yeah?"

Dira rolled his eyeballs not angry. To be honest envious because up to this point he had no pursuers of love!

Am I less beautiful, Dad? His mind doubts itself.

"It's a habit." Answer's flat.

"Everybody must be jealous, Aish. You're lucky, though." Girl knows when to walk on Aish's side.

Aish narrowed his eyes, acting indifferent as if unperturbed by his arrival.

"You're right. I'm so lucky." Said Aish leisurely.

The girl smiled sweetly, looking innocent and pleasing to the eyes.

"Aish same habib acquaintance, huh? Recognize where? We can tell, can't we?" Ask without the slightest awkward tone.

As soon as this question fell, all eyes immediately turned to Aish with a look of anticipation. All of them who were curious immediately raised their ears while pretending to be calm waiting for Aish's answer.

There was a reason why everyone was curious about Aish's answer. Aish was too close to Khalid and too much interaction. In fact how not easy habib Khalid encountered but after the arrival of Aish, they could see him several times. This made them wonder if there was something going on between the two of them?

It is not impossible that feeling arises because both Aish and Habib Khalid have beautiful faces. Aish is a beautiful girl who is charming - no, just say she is a beautiful girl because the word beautiful is not suitable to define it. Habib Khalid was a handsome man without blemish who was born noble. Really, if they really are together, some people must think that they are a matching couple.

"Why are you suddenly this nanyain?" Tanya Dira is sensitive.

The girl's smile instantly became awkward, as if she had just realized that what she was asking was quite sensitive.

"This is because I've heard your talk before. Didn't you ever say that Aish was an acquaintance with habib Thalib? Em...sorry, was my question wrong, Dad?" Plain asking.

Dira opens her mouth to reply but her arm is suddenly held by Aish.

"Not wrong and you didn't hear wrong either. Indeed, me and Habib Thalib had met before in the city..." Aish's skull suddenly goosebumps.

Aish scared. He looked back to see if anyone was watching him?

But he didn't find anyone. Wondering, then where did the goosebumps come from?

"Oh, so you're just a casual acquaintance, Aish?" There was a tone of relief within the girl's voice.

She is one of Aish's roommates and possibly one of her love rivals, phew...

"Yes, we're just casual acquaintances." Aish replied, not arguing.

"God, I think you and him have no relationship. He paid close attention to you this morning." Said the other girl feeling relieved.

Aish just smiled and said nothing more.

Meanwhile Dira, Gisel, and Siti did not make any comments. For no one knows better than the three of them how ambiguous Aish and Habib Khalid's relationship is. They were honestly hesitant but their hearts could not deny that whenever they happened to meet with habib Khalid, they felt as if habib Khalid was doing it on purpose.

Did Habib Thalib do it on purpose? Inner Dira pondered.

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After walking for a few minutes, they finally arrived at the rice fields of the pesantren cottage which was very spacious and pleasing to the eye. Unlike hot days, afternoons are much more comfortable and cool. The air that blows feels very peaceful, caressing the hearts of the students and santriwati who are longing for Him.

There is nothing better than seeing the beautiful masterpiece of the Power and pampering the eyes. Even Aish who was just starting to know his own religion was also lulled, silently closing his syahdu eyes while breathing in every strand of air that hit his face.

"God, it's cool here when it's late." Aish terlena's whisper.

Dira and Gisel also enjoyed it a lot.

"Our garden happens to be next to the river, you know. Siti said her river water flowed straight from the mountain in front." Gisel said as he directed his eyes staring at the mountain peak in front.

"The wind is cold." Dira nodded lightly.

"Yes, now we don't fear the heat anymore - well, it's not the habib of Thalib, huh?" Gisel's eyes suddenly catch the arrival of Habib Khalid.

The figure of Habib Khalid was too conspicuous among many people. Even though he lowered his head, his figure was still recognizable and easily invited the sight of many pairs of eyes.

Aish and Dira instantly compactly looked towards the eyes Gisel was looking at.

Right, it was indeed Khalid's habib with a white plastic bag in his right hand. His steps were very light and relaxed.

"Where is he going, Dad?" Asked Dira while looking at where he was moving.

As soon as he saw habib Khalid suddenly descend into the paddy field, his eyes immediately broke into shock.

"Don't tell me Habib Thalib wants to come here?!" Surprised Dira reflexes holding Aish's hand.

Aish's hands were very cold and also sweaty. He was very nervous with a burning feeling. There is hope in her beautiful apricot eyes.

"Eh, he really wants to come here!" Gisel also followed nervously to see Habib Khalid slowly getting closer to them.

Aish instantly became hot cold. He didn't know what to do and at the same time he was desperate to hide. Hem, it's complicated. He wanted to hide somewhere but also at the same time did not want to be sad. He wanted to get closer to Habib Khalid.

"Sister Khalid..." Mumbled Aish nervously.

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Don't forget to stop by a new book, Dad. The title is Mahram To Azira, insya Allah, pull kok🌺