The Secret Admirer of Pesantren
Nativity

Al stared at the clock on his wrist. Time feels so slow. Meanwhile, Mama Ratih sat in a chair and looked so very tense.

"Assynolajet.. " The sound of greetings from Umm Nur disperse the reverie of Mama Ratih

"How's my daughter Ratih's doing..? " Connect Ummi nur

"Wa'alaikum salam bu Nur.. The doctor is handling it. " Answer Mama Ratih .

"O Allah, protect the daughters and grandchildren of the servants.. " Full and chest tightness Umm Nur. Then Abi stroked his wife's back.

"Our daughter is strong mi, she can definitely get through all of this.. We pray that God will help our daughter and grandchild.. " Said Abi calms his wife's heart.

Al was completely unaware of his father-in-law's presence. Sadness and worry are enveloping his heart and mind.

Then Abi got up and walked towards his son-in-law, who was standing right in front of the door of the operating room.

"Son Al.. " Abi greeted him and patted him on the shoulder.

"Abi... When did Abi come..? " He immediately shook his hand.

"Barusan, " Said Abi.

"I'm sorry, Al abi.. Again Al disappointed Abi and Ummi.." Remarks .

"Nobody should be blamed, this is all the will of the power. Azizah also has an obligation to give you offspring." Abi sage.

After waiting for about 1 hour more finally, suddenly the sound of crying babies from inside the operating room .How happy Al , mama , Ummi and Abi heard the sound of baby crying.

They throw each other smiles of happiness . Mama Ratih and Ummi Nur embraced and thanked the power.

Instantly, the door opened and a nurse called Al.

"Mr Al, please come in to accuse your baby.. " Say the nurse.

What a matchless sumringah and haru, as if Al wanted to run to immediately hug his wife and baby.

Al quickly went inside. Ummi immediately asked the nurse about the state of his daughter.

"Sus, how's the mother. ? "

"Alhamdulillah ma'am, the patient managed to pass this operation well. The baby is still in a premature condition. So we're gonna do a nurse to stabilize the baby's condition mom.. "

"Yes Allah.. " The taste of Ummi and Mama Ratih is happy even though they are a little worried about the condition of his grandson.

"My grandson is a boy or a girl..? ask Abi

"Grandfather's grandson sir.. Then I go in first, ma'am.. " The nurse said, closing the operation door.

"We can't go in Sus.. " Say Ummi followed the nurse.

"Sorry mom. later. We're still gonna clean up the patients first. "

"Yes sus.. "

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Al stared at Azizah's weak body, which was limp lying on the operating bed .

"Honey," said her softly while kissing his wife's forehead.

Azizah smiled happily, her face full of happiness.

"Mr Al. " Call the Doctor Riska .

"Yes doc.. "

"Please tell Al to accuse your baby.. "

"Yes doc.. " Reply to Al.

He kissed his wife on the forehead and whispered "Bentar ya Darling.. "

Azizah nodded slowly.

Al also walked towards the hero he had longed for.

Then he pardoned and read the iqomah in both ears of his son.

الله اكبر.. الله اكبر٢*

اشهد ان لا اله الا الله ٢*

اشهد ان محمد رسول الله٢*......

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Then kiss her forehead, her cheeks . Then a rare sound of doctor Riska approached him

"Sir Al, sorry your baby will be in the incubator . Because his condition is still unstable. " Clearly doctor Riska stretched out her hand towards Al.

"But why doc.. ? " Tanya Al who does not understand the condition of the baby.

"Your baby is in a premature state, which requires to be treated in an incubator. Because the organs of babies born in premature conditions tend to be not fully developed. So we will take care of him first so that as soon as his condition is stable like a baby that has matured in the womb of his mother. " Obviously Doctor Riska while putting baby Azizah in the incubator. And take her to a special room for premature baby care or NICU.

Al then walked towards Azizah's bed.

"Where do our babies want to go downstairs..? " Azizah asked Al who was standing next to her.

"Doctor Riska brought our baby into the NICU room, because our baby was born deep into there premature affection.. " Al voice is slow .

Azizah breathed her heavy breath

"Yes Allah... "

"Father dear, said doctor Riska our baby is strong, just needs a little care. To be more immune. " Said Al while rubbing the head of his beloved wife. Then kissed his wife.

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"Mrs Azizah it's time to give Asi your baby. " A nurse gave her an electric breast pump.

Then Azizah stretched out her hand to receive the device and began to pump her Asi.

Once the taste was enough, the nurse immediately took her to her baby's room. Before the nurse came out Azizah asked her.

"Sus, I can see my baby love ..? " Tanya Azizah because from yesterday she had only seen the baby, and yet she had not been able to carry it.

"May , but later. I'll inform Mrs Azizah when there's a clock."

"Yes sus.. "

The nurse came out of Azizah's room.

A little while later Al came in, and approached him who was still sitting in the patient's bed.

"Darling... " Al approached and sat down beside him.

"I want to see our baby.. " Say Azizah said on Al's shoulder.

"Patience Darling.we must be strong, for the sake of the health of our baby. I was also from the NICU but Doctor Riska said I couldn't get in. Because, it is still the stage of breast feeding and care. Later if the time is high, take you there.. " Al comforted Azizah.

Azizah simply replied with a nod.

"You ate, baby..? " Tanya Al shifted Azizah's thoughts.

"Already mas.. " Answer Azizah briefly.

"Thank you, baby.. " Al then faces his beloved wife's face while holding his wife's hands.

"Today, my hope has been realized. I finally became a father. My baby, my little prince is already present in my life. " Al kissed his wife's forehead.

Whatever his current condition, Al's heart can not be denied a sense of happiness is filling his whole heart and soul. For her life with Azizah is a most beautiful gift from God to her . Especially now that he has been blessed with a son.

May God soon give health to his baby.

Not realizing that Azizah's tears melted, she was the same as Al. Although she had felt pain almost every day when she was pregnant with her baby. However, it feels like it has all paid off with the safety of her and her baby.

Her unrelenting gratitude goes to the Supreme Giver, who has given her the opportunity to feel the pleasure of being a mother...

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