The Whore That Gus Azam's Wife
With Santriwati

That morning, after finishing with the busy serving guests, Stella went to the princess dormitory to pick santriwati up to the main house. As for the students, only snacks were also sent lunch by Azam.

Why not bring them? Of course to avoid slander. Azam did not allow snatriwan and santriwati to be gathered into one.

Usually, indeed they will be collected into one if for example there is a study or when congregational prayers in the mosque but, it is clear there are limits, he said, the entrance that was also the position of the man who was in front and then closed the pulpit behind, the new santriwati behind the pulpit, obviously not really become one that is mixed so.

“I do not forbid your kindness but, I do not allow if the sisters and santriwati should be mixed into one, just bring the santriwati, let me take care of the santriwan” So Azam said.

“Assalamu’alaikum” Stella said as she entered the princess dormitory.

Hostel guard named mbak ningsih, at that time immediately stood up to answer, “Wa’alaikumsalam warahmatullahi wabarakatuh, mbak Stella. What is it gonna take?” He said while greeting the daughter-in-law of the owner of the boarding school.

“Mau pick up kids, mbak Ningsih” Sahut Stella friendly.

“Loh, where are you going?” Ask Ningsih again.

“Not anywhere, just to the main house hall. Kasian if they celebrate Eid al-Fitr alone like this, mbak Ningsih also come to” replied Stella.

Mbak Ningsih smiled kindly, not expecting if the wife of Gus Azam is so good despite having stumbled into a scandal a few months ago.

“No mbak Stella, thank you. I happen to be back home soon. Had wanted to leave these children kasian but, if you want to be taken out all I so calm” replied mbak Ningsih.

Sister Ningsih was once a santriwati also in the boarding house. The woman ended up serving the cottage in gratitude and in return for her kindness to Kyai Daud who had taken it from the streets to be properly schooled. She has a husband who was also a santriwan there once, her house is not far from the boarding school, her husband's job is as a farmer.

Mbak Ningsih is actually off until the next few days but, because there are still santriwati who stay, Mbak Ningsih always took the time to come to see santriwati there really is fine. Such is his great sense of responsibility towards work.

“Shortly yes, let me call you first” Say mbak Ningsih then go to the santriwati's room, after getting a nod from Stella.

Not long after, Ningsih finally came along with some santriwati who last night helped him make ketupat also lontong.

“Assalamu’alaikum” Greet them simultaneously.

“Wa’alaikumsalam warahmatullah” Stella replied with her trademark smile.

They one by one kissed Stella's hand while saying, “Minal aidzin wal faidzin”.

Stella warmly welcomed them well. The atmosphere of the boarding school was completely deserted, could not be read by Stella how did they all, the boys had to pass this happy day with this loneliness?

“Come with me to the main house, we can relax there while celebrating this day well” Invite Stella.

They all stared at each other, hesitating if they had to set foot in the main house (again) after last night.

“It's okay, don't be awkward. I have prepared a place for you so, no need to be ashamed or what will be” Sahut Stella, cheerfully the woman invites the santriwati to come with her.

Finally, with little doubt they join Stella to the main house.

“We just relax here” Stella said after closing the cottage door.

The santriwati were welcomed there, they were made like a guest attendant.

“Do not hesitate, just eat what you want. I prepared this specifically for you, so that we can both celebrate this fitri day” Stella said.

They are all clearly moved, considering that in recent years they have always celebrated Eid al-Fitr alone, without family also without special celebrations but, see today?

Someone whose incident is ‘other people’ even invites them to enjoy this moment together.

“I don't know how to do this right but, I hope you all enjoyed today well” Stella said, showing her best smile.

They can all just smile.

“If only, my house was as warm as this house, maybe today I would not be here” Celtuk one of the sanriwati. The sadness of her eyes.

“Yes, my parents don't even care about me. I was just left here while they were busy with their work” Sahut one of the others.

“Still mending you guys have complete parents, how about me? Already a broken home, no one cares anyway, they are just busy with their new family” each

Stella heard the words of the sisters well until, “Mbak Stella must have a family so good, right? That's why Mbak Stella today became someone who is so generous” said someone there.

Hearing that, Stella smiled wryly, “I am a sinner, both then and now. I never celebrate Eid since when, I can hardly remember the last time I celebrated it, whether when I was a kid or when I was a kid.

My parents used to be busy working for my well-being as their only daughter. Until I grew up, I enjoyed my youth as well as important days like this alone. I'm quite indifferent, because I don't feel lonely at all. I have fun, go out of town and even go abroad with my friends on big days.

My family is the same, not exactly as warm as you might think. Even so, I know they love me so much as their daughter, they do day and night work so that I don't have trouble later on.

Whether it's luck or something, I was met with someone you called Gus Azam. Thank God, since then my life has been more organized.

And you should never feel discouraged, that does not mean you are abandoned here. They just want the best for their kids. If your parents send you to the boarding house, doesn't that mean they still care a lot? You were sent here to learn good religion, they also think if you are in the boarding school your eating schedule is also regular.

Can you imagine if you were out there? Ever wondered if suppose you're not here, how is your life out there?”

Stella said it at length, trying to give understanding to the sisters to stay calm.

“Whatever you are facing today, all those difficulties must have their rewards someday. Let's just say this is a test for you, our test today is a form of God SWT's love for us, it is a ladder for us to step on a higher level of faith. Do not also compare yourself with others, such as ‘kamu mah still mending, well I’, that's the name is less grateful.

It should not be like that anymore yes, let's try to apply to ourselves that what we are experiencing today is a favor from Allah SWT to us, let's try to apply to ourselves that what we are experiencing today is the favor of Allah SWT, keep remembering to praise the asthma of Allah SWT so that we do not become someone who envies” Stella said to the sisters at that time.

They spent the afternoon saying hello without Stella. The woman continued to be preoccupied with the arrival of guests to the residence of the umi Fatimah.

Even so, the sisters did not feel any objection at all, they could understand Stella's position could also understand Stella's intention of taking them there so that they would not feel lonely in the dorm.