THERE'S ALWAYS A LEANING PLACE
Connecting Silaturahim

Get out of the bathroom with your hair still wet. Farhan looked at his wife with a smile.

"No more?" seduce Farhan by maintaining a smile.

"No, ah. I can't do anything tomorrow" replied Via.

He took a hair dryer. From the glass he saw Farhan still sitting on the bed.

"Hubbiy didn't shower?" ask Via.

"Behold, the sweat is not complete. Really don't, ni?" Farhan is still teasing Via.

"Hubbiy, tomorrow will be Ratna's proposal. Uh, I haven't messaged you yet."

Via immediately picked up his flat box object. His fingers quickly danced on the surface of the screen.

"Hmmm, don't be" said Via.

"What's not going to happen?" Farhan frowned.

"Lamaran Ratna," replied via brief.

Farhan tiptoed in shock. He stared hard at Via.

"Didn't Ratna tell you that her parents agreed?"

"Yes, but his mother just remembered that he had to help cook at the house of a neighbor who was a holiday" explained Via.

"Oh, but another time, right?" Farhan looked relieved.

"Yes, they're asking for it next week."

"Yes already then. I thought it was canceled" Farhan murmured as he stepped into the bathroom.

She smiled while looking at her husband's back.

After taking a shower, Farhan wears a new hair dryer. He was facing Via who was staring at his face.

"How about tomorrow taking Rio to Medan to meet his adoptive parents?" Farhan asked for Via's opinion

Via put down the gawai. His gaze turned to Farhan

"Can too. But we don't know their address."

"The time Om Candra's men can't find?"

"We don't know the name of Lia's brother who was there. Those people probably only knew Lia's brother. That'll be troublesome." Via explains the reason.

Both silent. Suddenly Via shrieked softly.

"Ah, Via know!"

"Know what?"

"We'll look at Lia first. Well, we can get Lia's address. After all, Lia was eager to meet Mas Rio," said Via with sparkling eyes.

Farhan smiled. He approved Via's speech.

"Hopefully Rio will," he hissed.

Farhan kept back the new hair dryer he was wearing. After putting his clothes back on, he followed Via to the bed.

"Bobo, yuk! It's night. If you want to exercise again, after dawn, yes," whispered Farhan to his wife's ear.

Via did not answer. He just thawed and lay down on the soft bed.

Farhan chuckled softly. He pecked Via's forehead before he caught up to break down.

***

Just as Farhan had returned from the mosque, Via had already welcomed him with the device in hand.

"If Mas Rio's phone now, don't pant?" ask Via.

"I think it's okay. Rio must have woken up. He also used to worship at dawn with the children of the orphanage, said Farhan.

Via nodded. He looks for Rio contact and then calls in loud speaker mode. Once connected, he handed it to Farhan.

"Goddessa, Rio. Sorry to bother you this morning."

"Waalaikumsalam, Mas. Its nothing. I just finished the morning congregation" Rio replied.

"It's about the proposal. Sorry, the application to Ratna today we cancel," said Farhan.

"A-what? The cancel? Ja-so Ratna's parents don't accept me?" Rio sounded very nervous.

"Yaaah, they can't accept our proposal now" Farhan said.

"Ma-I mean Mas Farhan how?"

Farhan laughing. He could not bear to tease Rio for too long.

"Ratna's parents are busy, especially her mother. They want to accept our presence. But not now. They're asking for next week."

"Oh, I see," said Rio sounding relieved.

"Rio, I was sorry to offend. Don't you want to see your foster parents, Om Danu and his wife? At least ask for their blessing" said Farhan carefully.

There was no response from Rio. Farhan was waiting.

"I'm confused, Mas," Rio said softly.

"You're still mad at them for leaving you here?" ask Farhan.

"No, it's not like that. I'm not angry, just disappointed. I don't want to ask them for their blessing. They took care of me from childhood. I was afraid that they would reject my presence instead" Rio replied in a sad tone.

Farhan. He looked at Via asking his wife for her opinion.

"Mas Rio, may Via give you some advice? Mas Rio still tried to meet them. Even if they refused, Mas Rio already showed Mas Rio's good faith. After all we will not know they refuse if not try," said Via sage.

There was no reaction from Rio. The guy is still quiet. After a few seconds, he spoke again.

"I'm afraid it's costing a lot, so it's wasted."

"God willing, nothing is in vain. Believe the same, Deh. We're going to Om Candra's house together. Not in vain, is it? Then, we went to see Lia. He missed you, lo. Doesn't Mas Rio want to see Lia? Well, then we just met Om Danu. How's it?" Via explained his plan.

"Oh, so. I concur. When do we leave? I ordered the ticket, yes," Rio said.

Farhan laughing. He knew that Azka's friend was still shy.

"Don't think about it. Anyway you just left. I'll tell you again at the time of departure. Just prepare your needs," said Farhan casually.

After he finished discussing the plans to Medan, Farhan immediately booked a ticket. He immediately informed Rio the departure time.

In addition to informing Rio, Farhan also told Edi and Pak Candra about the itinerary to Medan.

As soon as Via's entourage arrived at the airport, Azka was ready to wait. With a driver, they headed for Mr. Candra's residence.

Azka was certainly happy to gather with Rio. Azka also invited Rio to stay in her room.

After dinner, they did not leave the dining room immediately. They chose to talk in the room.

"You came here just to meet the Rio family or any other need?" ask Mr. Candra.

"First of course for silaturrahim. This is the same with Om Candra and Om Danu. In addition, Rio will ask for a blessing prayer from his mother's father because he will propose to a girl" Farhan replied.

"Alhamdulillah. Have you guys heard the latest on Danu?" ask Mr. Candra again.

'No, Om. Indeed why?" ask Rio back.

"No why-why. If you had told Om a long time earlier, Om would have been looking for information on him."

"It's okay, Om. We will visit Lia first, all asking for the address of Om Danu," said Via.

"Oh, so. Good though. Little news for you guys, especially Rio, Lia has changed a lot. He wears a hijab. Learning the salary has reached Iqra volume 4."

"Alhamdulillah" cried another.

Rio looked teary. Although Lia is not her biological sister, she is very affectionate. Hearing Lia's change, naturally Rio was very happy. He remembered how evil Lia was to his friends, including Via.

After talking for a long time, they are welcome to rest. Azka also pulled Rio's hand into her room.

This is Azka's chance to vent her feelings, as well as a long-buried story. He wanted to know how the development of Rio and Ratna relationship until he Rio had the courage to propose. Understandably, when in Jember they did not have many opportunities both.

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How's Rio meeting with his adoptive family? Keep following the story, yeah! Follow also the story of Azka's wife, Meli, in CS1 by Kak Indri Hapsari.

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