The Path of Love Halimah
Episode 26's
My days have begun to be productive. Every day I help Mom sell cookies at the market.
My life has felt like a long time ago when I didn't know Brother Hafiz.
"Assalamualaikum Halima.." Sapa Ibu Susi which is one of the regular subscriptions of Mother's cake.
"Waalaikumsalam Susi's mother who is getting beautiful." I replied while teasing.
"It could be that Halimah made Mom blush embarrassed.." said Santi's mother also chimed in with a happy blushing face for my praise.
"Buy what Cake Buk?"I also am polite.
"Bolu komojo, Apem and Serabi each 5 pieces yes!" he answered my question again.
With a nod I take all orders Susi Buk.
"Halimah, have you heard from Rahman yet? Reportedly the day after tomorrow he will come from the city.. The news is that he is now a successful man.. Rahman was your ex, right?" ask Susi's Buk to surprise me.
My chest suddenly felt very tight to hear the words of Buk Susi about Rahman's return plan the day after tomorrow.
It's been a while since I've heard the news about him again.
I almost forgot I used to know him.
The man who had come to see Father and Mother to propose to me but was rejected outright.
"Where might I dare to see him again" I said in my heart.
"Goddess.. You daydreamed huh? did you hear what I just asked?" buk Susi said to spread my daydream.
"Oh. yes Buk.. Excuse me.. I haven't heard about Rahman's arrival.. And I'm not Rahman Buk's ex either.. We are just friends .. If indeed He is now a successful person, of course I am happy to hear it Buk.." I replied with a smile that was forced.
Bus Susi just nodded and smiled at my answer.
"So how much is it all?"her question again pointed towards the cake of her order that I had packed.
"Rp.15.000 Buk.." I replied thrusting the cake.
Susi Buk then left me after paying the cake with the right money.
I feel scared and insecure if I have to meet Rahman again.
"Shall I keep myself locked up at home while Rahman is in this village?" my question is in my heart.
"But how long has he been in the village? Where may I be able to lock myself for a long time at home alone. "I said to speak for myself.
"Hopefully He has no intention of seeing me again.. Aamiin"do me in the heart.
I then tried to win myself over and over again. Hopefully after the day Rahman will not return to this village.
My relationship with Rahman was not good, making me really uncomfortable if I had to meet him again.
Rahman left the village just a day after his proposal was rejected by my father.
I didn't even have time to apologize to him at the time.
She must have left with wounds and grudges against what Dad said to her.
Then with my current state of widowhood, I may be able to meet her again.
It's enough to be a mass memory.
Hearing him now twlah become a successful person certainly makes me happy for him.
'Yes ALLAH.. Protect Me.. Hopefully Rahman's return doesn't cause any problems for me and my family.. Aamiin" my prayers are in my heart again.
"God....!"
"God...!!"
"God..!!!" my mother's screams surprised me.
"Astagfirulah.. Buk... Halima was shocked.." I replied aghastly from my long daydream.
"You why? Sick? What did you daydream about until Mother's repeated calls you didn't hear? What are you thinking?" ask Mom streak.
"It's okay Buk.." I answered tightly with a smile.