The Path of Love Halimah
Episodes 17. Durian Fruit

Arriving in the city, I and Abang Hafiz immediately looked for a Durian fruit seller who used to sell along the outskirts of the road to the downtown market.

We chose a female salesman who looked old enough.

With a surge of the grandmother waved her hand, allowing Me and Abang Hafiz to approach the Durian fruits that accumulate under a small tent made of blue tarpaulin.

"Please be chosen.. Mbak.." he offered his merchandise.

"The price is Brapa Nek?" I asked while looking at the Durian fruit whose aroma was so stinging my nose.

" The big one is Rp.75.000, if the small one is Rp.50.000 Mbak.. About the taste I dare to guarantee sweet Ma'am." his reply tried to convince me.

I nodded in understanding.

"Where's Bang?" I asked Abang Hafiz.

"Choose a big one.. Let's be satisfied with his meal" replied Abang Hafiz also eagerly.

I nodded and smiled knot.

We then sit on a makeshift wooden chair that is already available while waiting for the Grandma of the seller to present the Durian that was chosen by Abang Hafiz earlier.

"Please Mas..Mbak. "he said presenting Durian Fruit that has been exposed to the skin.

The smell is so fragrant and stings the nose.

It really makes me impatient to taste it.

"Bismillah" I said as I began to enjoy the delicious Durian fruit.

"No boy?" I asked to glance at Abang Hafiz who was right next to me.

"Feed!!" answer with spirit.

I smiled seeing him.

Brother Hafiz seemed to really enjoy the voracious Durian.

I slowly wiped the edges of her lips with a piece of tissue.

"The durian is very good" replied Abang Hafiz.

I nodded back smiling.

"The Durian's got his own, huh Grandma?" ask the Grandma who sat on a chair located on the edge of the Durian pile that was sold.

"Yes Ma'am.. Thank God there are some trees behind the house, the plants of my late husband.." answered with a sad face.

"Innalillahi wainna Ilaihi rojiun.." I said quietly in my heart.

"Grandma's husband died a long time ago?" tanyaku lgi was a little curious.

"It's been 5 years Ma'am.. fortunately there is a Durian tree that is slalu fruitful behind the house to connect daily life." he replied again with a knotty smile.

"Grandmother has no children?" asked Brother Hafiz who was starting to be curious as well.

"Have.. But only one, and also died in an accident with his wife and they left behind a boy who now lives with Grandma" he replied.

I was so excited to hear the story.

"Grandmother's Grandson named Bayu.. He was the one who helped Grandma sell here every day, before she left for school.. Later after school, he will come directly here to help grandma sell" he said again continue the story.

" Hearing the story of the life journey of the Grandmother of the Durian seller makes time not feel so fleeting.

2 large Durian fruit has been exhausted kamj enjoy both.

"Please tie 2 more pieces yes Nek. for us to take home" said Abang Hafiz then to the Grandmother.

Brother Hafiz then paid and encouraged the Grandmother to remain strong and steadfast to live life in the remnants of her age.

"Grandmother is grateful for having a grandchild who is so devoted to Grandma.. Everything that happens in this world is the destiny of the owner of life.. Grandma is excited.. I pray that ALLAH will always give Grandma health and launch Grandma's sustenance.." Abang Hafiz said to Grandma.

"Aamiya.. Thanks Mas.. Ma'am." replied the Grandmother expectantly.

We then get into the car leaving Granny the Durian seller who looks smiling waving her hand towards us that is getting farther away.