True Love Never Ends
Part 3

Two days after Rafa's wedding, all Rafa's families have returned to Jakarta. Including Maryam, Afsana and their tiny baby. But Azhar decided to stay longer because she still felt comfortable in Rafa village. He lived with the Ustadz there, though Rafa has prepared a special kama for Azhar in his family residence but Azhar prefers to stay with the Ustadz and he also asked permission to teach at the madrasah which of course directly in agreed by Abi Rahman and the others.

Today, Azhar teaches in the 2nd grade. It fills the tajwid subjects. The child seems to like Azhar who is very relaxed how to teach her.

"Ustadz.." One of the children raised his hand before the lesson at the end.

"A question?" ask Azhar softly.

"Ustadz, I heard Ustadz Azhar only taught temporarily. Though we like the same way Ustadz, because Ustadz is not as fierce as Ustadz Rafa" said the boy innocently who made Azhar laugh.

"Ustadz Rafa is not fierce, he is just assertive. And as a teacher, assertiveness is necessary so that students are not easy, learn really and discipline" explained Azhar.

"But Ustadz Rafa sometimes hits the butt, Ustadz" cried another boy.

"Thank you whose hand Ustadz Rafa or any other Ustadz ever struck" Azhar's pinta. And some boys came. And there were two girls who raised their hands. "Women, Ustadz would ask yes and answer honestly"

"Yes, Ustadz" replied the boy simultaneously.

"Did Ustadz Rafa's punch hurt?"

"It hurts so much, Ustadz"

"What's hurt?"

"No, Ustadz."

"Why did Ustadz Rafa reach mukul?"

"I forgot to do the job, Ustadz"

"If I didn't memorize my nadhoman deposit, Ustadz" the two boys replied quietly. Azhar smiled and asked again.

"So, it's been hit. Are you still light to do the task and mengahafl?"

"No, Ustadz"

"Why?"

"Fear of being hit again"

"Now, boys, tell Ustadz why did Ustadz Rafa hit you?"

"I don't pray, Ustadz"

"I skipped, Ustadz"

"Knowledge of the rhyme"

And there are still many silly reasons they make Azhar shake her head. Azhar has also been in their position as well as Rafa. Azhar understands that Rafa is doing just to make his students better and not regret one day with his own acquaintances.

"So, after the law. Hit and that's gonna hurt real bad, are you gonna skip again? Nyontek again? No more praying?" ask Azhar.

"No, Ustadz.." they answered in unison.

"Well, that means that Ustadz Rafa did it just to get you guys in siplin, to be better kids. That's his name firmly yes, not ferociously. Because there are no fierce teachers in their students, all teachers love their students. You understand?"

"Faham, Ustadz" they answered in unison.

Azhar really understands what it's like to be those who think their teachers are very annoying when the teachers do it just because they care so much. Because what they teach their students, it will be the benchmark of their lives.

"All right, it's time for a break. Remember that! Do not let anyone not pray Ashar to pray"

"Well, Ustadz Azhar". It

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Nasha was very happy because she was allowed to go on vacation by her parents. At least Nasha can breathe a little free air and do not need to think about medical lectures that make her often faint.

"Sister, bring me by ya later." cried Harry. He was very happy to see his sister happy, while Nasha was currently packing. He brought some t-shirts, jackets, sweaters, shalls, jeans and so on. It makes Harry look confused.

"What's in the village? There is most rice, corn, coffee, cassava" Naina said while chuckling.

"Who knows what's going on in the city" replied Harry "The boy's going to the village and only for a week, why would Nasha want to go to Paris. Bring shal, long and thick clothes"

"Know Brother, in the village sometimes the weather is cold, continue to be afraid of many mosquitoes as well. So, take it all with you" replied Nasha.

And the sound of the door opening suddenly startled Nasha and Harry. Their mother showed up with a few books in her hands. Makes Nasha frown what else she knows it's her father's book to the doctor.

"Bring this too, Sha. So you can while studying there" said Raya who made Nasha can only sigh heavily.

"Ma, Sister Nasha wants a vacation. Cook yes still have to bring a book to learn" said Harry who upset himself with his mother's behavior.

"Life is short, Her. Learning is better than just wandering and foya foya" replied Raya and he immediately put the book into Nasha's suitcase. While Nasha could only be silent, harboring her own resentment. Refusing was useless, because he knew his mother never wanted to hear the word 'No'.

"But you don't have to bring books too, Ma. That's heavy. Now there is the internet, Sister Nasha can learn anything via the internet" replied Harry again who a little provoke the emotions Raya.

"Why do you keep answering when Mama talks? Nasha has a problem, she always looks after Mama"

"It's because..."

"Her..." Nasha immediately interjected or this debate will not be exhausted "So don't know what to bring this, thank you, Ma" said Nasha with a thin smile that is very forced.

"The same, dear" replied Raya "Oh yes, later Mama transfers money to your account huh. 50 million enough a week there?" tanya Raya's.

"Think about it, Ma. Nasha's money is still there. Then Nasha went to the village, maybe there is no place to shop like a mall"

"Yes, later if you need money to call Mama"

"Thank you, Ma" said Nasha. Raya nodded and he left Nasha's room.

Nasha and Harry could only sigh in lethargy. But Harry seemed very upset this time.

"Next time if Mama bargains for money, say to Mama, Sis. Sister Nasha needs understanding from them more than money as much as anything" said Harry emotion. Because honestly, Harry must also be set in everything. But Harry always fought back and denied.

"Maybe Mama's sure that's best for Brother, Her. As a child, you have to obey"

"But, Brother..."

"What the hell." replied Nasha with a big smile "Help Brother close the suitcase neh, hard. Most of his contents" continued with a bland laugh. Harry knew his brother was very depressed, but always covered him with his fake laugh.

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Tbc...