The Story of the Children of the Juragan
90. Anniversary
Wulan really enjoyed the afternoon at Natalie's house. He asked a lot about why he decided to become a convert.
How to respond to those closest to you when you know it. And there were many more questions Wulan asked.
Until he has acted like a journalist covering a news story. Natalie was also very patient in answering every question that just popped out of Wulan's thin lips.
And then when Natalie's husband came to bring a tray containing fruit pie, making Wulan aware if she had been visiting for too long. Moreover, the fruit pie served by Natalie was already spent.
"I'm sorry for the trouble you guys have" Wulan blushed in embarrassment.
His shyness grew when he became acquainted with Salman. The man with a million charms had indeed made a Wulan change a lot.
"It's okay. We were delighted with a guest in our home. That means you bring sustenance to our family" Natalie said.
"What sustenance? There I even finish your food." Wulan replied with a small chuckle.
"Rezeki is not just material sister. Getting a good friend like you is also a sustenance for me." Natalie replied with a warm smile.
Making Wulan feel moved, because he was considered a friend to people who had not long known him.
"Introduction with you also becomes an infinite sustenance for my sisters." replied Wulan.
They talked again while enjoying the fruit pie again. Until the voice of the Maghrib Adhan from Natalie's phone. Wulan knew that it was a call for Natalie to do her duty.
"Thank you Natalie's been entertaining me this good. Then excuse me first." said Wulan.
"Of course, thank you." The two women shook hands and hugged each other.
Then Wulan put a thin smile on Natalie's husband. He recalled Salman's habit of not shaking hands with him. He also left his new friend's house.
Wulan and Aisyah had been friends for a long time. Both maintain religious tolerance.
Neither of them ever asked about each other's understanding.
Therefore Wulan also felt comfortable being near Aisyah, because it never touched her heart.
And after meeting with Natalie who incidentally is a convert, making Wulan increasingly intensively ask him.
Natalie just answered Wulan's question. Without any intention to follow his new understanding. There must be no compulsion in religion. But every word Natalie recorded beautifully in Wulan's brain.
Finally, the car entered the courtyard of Louis's grand house. He scrunched his forehead when the house lights were not on. Wulan thought that her grandpa and grandma must be going somewhere. Rushing he entered the house after parking his car in Carport.
"Happy anniversary!" Excited a group of people from inside the house, which was along with a brightly lit lamp. Wulan was shocked to death.
Even he rubbed his chest to neutralize the heart beat that is not careless.
His eyes were round until they were glazed when he saw his grandfather's house in such a beautiful ornament. And his family is also gathering together. Everyone smiled at Wulan, including the one carrying the cake.
"Mommy, Daddy!" exclaim Wulan with sparkling eyes. He immediately scattered in the middle of the family crowd.