The Smell of Love Melody
Chapter 41

"Come Den, just shut up. Already Adzan we have to go to the Mosque" take the Old Man back.

"A. I'm just waiting here, sir" said Melodi.

"The man must pray to the Adeeen Mosque. Let's pray, let your mind be calmer. Call only to God" Old Man pulled the body of Melody so that Melody could not resist him.

They walked to the mosque located not far from the Old Man's house. Arriving at the mosque Melodi approached Old Man and whispered.

"Sir. I have forgotten how to pray" said Melodi softly.

Old Man looked at Melody's face with a look of disbelief. But that quickly he smiled sincerely. Makes Melodi feel comfortable and not ashamed to admit her disgrace.

"Let's follow Den Father" asked the Old Man.

They walk towards ablution. The melody follows the way Old Man takes ablution. After that they entered the mosque.

"You just follow the movement of the Father yes, if you have time again to come to the house of the Father, so that later you will help you to remember the right way of prayer" said the Old Man to Melodi.

"Yes sir" nods Melodi.

Prayer dzuhur began, Melodi only follow the instructions of Mr. Ilham. Until the prayer is over and the salutation. Inspiration felt a calmness that she never felt after the departure of her parents for good.

The melody first comes out of the mosque and sits on the terrace of the Mosque. Melodi looks at the area around the mosque. Very simple residential area, can be said to be middle to lower.

But somehow in this place is very cool when there is no air conditioning. The melody noticed many children playing in the courtyard of the mosque.

Mr. Ilham came from behind and touched Melodi's shoulder.

"Let's Den go home" asked Mr. Ilham.

They walked back to the Old Man's house. After they sat on the front porch of the Old Man's house.

"Sorry Den if you can know, since when did Aden leave prayer?" ask the Old Man heartily - fear Melody offended.

"Since the death of my parents, sir. At that moment my life was ruined. I am angry at anyone who tries to annoy me. I fired and imprisoned my parents' personal assistant because he had already embezzled my Papa company's funds. I fired an employee who did not work and I also took revenge on one of the victims of the accident who survived" Melodi said.

"I mean Aden?" ask the old man not to understand.

"In the fatal accident of my parents there was one little girl who survived. But then came - just three of the girls disappeared. They sold all of their parents' wealth out of fear that I would sue for the deaths of my parents" Melodi replied.

Old Man seemed to understand the sadness, disappointment, resentment and fury of Melody now.

"How old is that kid?" ask the Old Man.

"The police say about fourteen years" Melodi replied.

"Aden was angry at such a small child?" ask the Old Man.

"So Aden has avenged Aden?" ask the curious old man.

"A year later, I remembered the boy again. At that time we did not find them anymore. Where did she and her brother disappear? Surely they were afraid that I would sue them for the death of my parents" Melodi replied indignantly.

"Deeen. The heart will not be at peace. Revenge is like thirst in the desert. A glass of water will not adequately wet our dry throats. Humans will feel unsettled Den if holding a grudge. Believe what you say" Old Man told Melodi.

"But out of spite I have been able to live successfully until now, sir. I feel like I have a purpose in life. Every day when I wake up in the morning I have hope that I can find the boy. He's the reason I'm the only one struggling right now" Melodi said.

The old man seemed to shake his head.

"Aden is wrong, from now on plant in Aden's heart what ideals - ideals that Aden still has not achieved. Make it Aden's life spirit to live" Old Man commanded.

"No more sir, all I've got. I'm successful now, I have everything. Only one wish I have not yet achieved. I haven't found the boy" Melodi said.

"Don't Den.don't fill Aden's heart, hands and soul with hatred. All that whisper of Satan Den. Aden will continue to feel lonely, thirsty" Old Man advised.

"Try to make peace with him, take care of all. All of God's plans must have some wisdom behind them. The proof is now Aden lives successfully and strongly right. Maybe God deliberately made a scenario like this so that Aden managed to become a successful entrepreneur. Maybe if Aden's parents are still alive, not necessarily Aden can be as successful as it is today. Maybe Aden will grow into a spoiled soft man" continued the Old Man.

Melodi fell silent again hearing the advice of the Old Man. Melody was surprised when she saw her watch. It didn't feel like he was in Old Man's house for four hours. They spend time cooking, eating and talking together. And Melodi learned a lesson she hadn't done in a long time - prayer.

"Sir is almost afternoon, I have to go home" said Melodi pamit.

"Yes Den, if there is free time stop by here again. I will teach Aden to pray. That's if Aden wants to. But it must be supported with a strong will and intention. Hopefully Aden can get through the difficult times in Aden's life and forget the past grudges. Hopefully also Aden can meet the good girl who can make Aden cheerful again not lonely anymore" said the Old Man.

"Aamiin. thank you very much sir for the food today as well as his advice. This is a little sustenance to share" said Melodi while tucking in a few hundred thousand bills.

"Don't Den.. Father does not want. I'm happy to host Aden. Aden is a guest at my house. It is your duty to entertain guests who come" refused Mr. Ilham.

"Please sir accepted, I really want to give you. There is no other intention of mine. I sincerely sir" urged Melodi.

"All right then. Thank you Den" welcome Old Man.

"Please take care of my parents' grave, sir. I will try to meet you again. I'll come see you" promised Melodi.

"Yes Den, you will gladly wait" replied the Old Man.

"I'm saying yes sir. Assalamu'alaikum" said Melodi pamit.

"Wa'alaikumsalam" replied the Old Man.

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