
"Assalamualaikum Halima... How are you, son?" my mother-in-law's soft voice from across the phone sounded so soothing.
"Alhamdulillah Halimah healthy Umi... Umi how are you?"I answered back asking.
"Alhamdulillah Umi is also healthy Nak." he replied.
"Halima missed Umi and Abi... Halimah also misses the atmosphere of the cottage. "my story to her.
"Umi and Abi also miss Halimah... The lodge kids will miss you too, son.. Play here.. The distance between Halimah and Pondok is not too far away.. Halimah hasn't been here in a long time, son.. Forgive Umi and Abi who never visit Halimah again... Abi was too busy taking care of the cottage.. Abi's health also began to decrease, it should not be too tired, the understanding has begun udzur.. So forgive Umi and Abi yes son.." Umi's story gently.
"No need to apologize Umi... Halimah was very understanding of the condition of Umi and Abi... Halimah who should have apologized because since the departure of Abang Hafiz, Halimah never again set foot into the cottage.. Halimah was too scared of Umi... But that was before.. God willing, now Halimah can accept all the reality that has happened.. Halimah Ikhlas for all that is indeed a provision of ALLAH.. And God willing if there is a time later Halimah stopped by the cottage and went on pilgrimage to the tomb of Abang Hafiz ya Umi.." I said also politely.
"Umi's very happy to hear that, son... We live in this world only temporarily.. This world is just a stopover.. It is just that we do not know when and in what way GOD will call us to return to him.. Tawakkala.. Be patient.. Many prayers.. Sincerely living life, God willing, Allah is omniscient in knowing which is best for his servant. "idik uti is still across the phone.
"Aamiya.. God willing Umi.. Halimah sincerely lillahi ta'ala" I replied again.
"Umi and Abi wait for Halimah at the boarding school.. Later we will pilgrimage kemakam together, son. "again Umi said.
"Goddessa Umi.. Halimah will tell Umi again." I said also.
"OK baby... Umi wait yes... Can't wait to see you again.. Later Umi cook Halimah's favorite food yes.." said also sumeringah.
"Thank you Umi.. Umi take care of health.. Greetings to Abi as well.. Assalamualaikum.." I said shut the conversation down.
"Waalaikumsalam.. Titip greetings also to your Father and Mother yes Nak.." replied Umi before the phone connection was completely cut off.
"Okay, Umi." I hung up the phone.
"Yet... Halimah talked to Umi on the phone.. Umi sends greetings to Mom and Dad." My story to Mom.
"Waalaikumsalam.. are they healthy, son?" ask Umi.
"Thank God be healthy Buk.. Only Abi now can not be too tired.. Understandably, Udzur said Umi." my story again with a laugh.
"Husha.. It's not good to say that.. Making fun of your parents is a sin." Mother said to me again.
"Haha.. Astagfirullah.. It's not Mom.. Umi herself said that to Halimah." I said again still laughing.
I just smiled and nodded slowly.
"Halima wanted to make a pilgrimage to Abang Buk's tomb.. All of you stop by the cottage.. Halimah misses both Umi and Abi." I said slowly.
My mother quickly heard my words.
"You sure son..?" ask Mom to make sure.
I nodded strongly.
"God willing, God is truly Buk.. Halimah is strong Buk.. Halimah longs for Umi and Abi as well as the atmosphere of the cottage.. So God willing the day after Halimah wants to go there Buk, if Mom and Dad give permission." I said again clearly.
"If Halimah is sure, I will of course allow Nak.. Mom will tell Dad, son, "said Mom stroked my cheek gently.
"Thank you Buk." I answered tightly hugging him.