THE STAIN OF THE PAST
Chapters 11. Athalla and Kania

Truth hurts like a thorn in the beginning; but in the end it blooms like a rose." - Samuel ibn Naghrillah

Kania took a deep breath. He has to be honest whatever Athalla's decision will be. If the man knew from others, it would definitely be even more painful.

Sometimes, a person decides not to reveal the truth with some consideration. Hearing the pure truth or the bitter truth about someone, something, or yourself can cause others to feel sadness or unhappiness.

Being honest may seem heavy, or it may not seem entertaining at first, but it won't disappoint you.

"Do you really want to get to know me more closely? Won't regret knowing who I really am?" ask Kania.

He had to be honest, rather than later after falling in love so deeply they had to part ways because of the stains of his past that were scattered known to Athalla.

"Don't call me Father if you're both. Kania, why are you asking that? What makes me regret?" Athalla instead answered Kania's question, even asked back.

"I am a sinner. Let alone getting to know myself more closely, just looking at me, Mas Atha would not be willing. I made a mistake that I regret to this day. If only time could be repeated, I would have missed the worst part of my life. I've been ...." Not until the end, Kania's speech has been cut Athalla.

"Enough Cania. Do not open your disgrace if God keeps it."

Imam an Nawawi argues that his law opens the disgrace of oneself or the disgrace of others. And it is illegal to spread it. Every one of my people will be forgiven, except those who blatantly commit sins.

Before wanting to get to know Kania, Athalla had found out about Kania. At first Athalla did not believe what he heard from the man.He was disappointed because the woman he liked had a dark period. Athalla wants to step down. However, after meeting Athalla more and more often feel there is something special about Kania.

"Do you know my disgrace? If Mas finds out, I'm sure I won't see me again!"

"Let it be your secret. I want us to get closer and get to know each other more personally. If on the way it turns out we are not suitable, I hope we receive all with airy chest."

"Alright, Mas. We can get to know each other personally first."

After lunch, Athalla and Kania return to the office and work professionally without personal involvement.

After work, Athalla went straight to his parked car and drove to his parents' residence.

Arriving at the enormous and luxurious house, Athalla went straight to the living room where Papi and his Mami had been waiting for his presence.

"Assalamualaikum Papi, Mommy!" greet Athalla.

Although Papi and Mami are parents who are a little fanatical with religion but still the call is not Abi and Umi, still follow the times. After all, it is actually too fanatical with the religion of Athalla's grandparents.

"Vaalaikumsalam. Sit down!" Papa asked Athalla to sit on the sofa in front of him.

"Bapi and Mami want to talk to you about something!"

"What's the way, Pi?" ask Athalla curious.

"How old are you right now?" ask Papi.

"Twenty-seven, Pi!" reply Athalla.

"But your current age is appropriate for a family. It just so happened that yesterday Papi met one of his friends and he has a beautiful daughter. Tomorrow night Papi and Mami invite him to dinner. We hope you will be there tomorrow too. Don't forget!" said Papi.

Athalla was shocked to hear Papi's words. Do both of his parents want to match him?

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