EL NATH (Glorious Regrets)
BonChap Nair (6)

When Naira's family found out in Jakarta, Nair began to find out where they lived while in this city. Whether in a hotel or at the home of Mr Rahman.

During this time, Naira lives at the home of Pakde Rahman, her Abinya brother. All this time, Nair had never been to their house. Not not not want, just no chance and reason to go there.

When Lebaran arrived, they returned to Java and when they returned, Nair met them at the mosque.

This afternoon, Nair came to the same mosque. After the Zuhur prayer, there will be a lecture delivered by one of the famous Ustadz.

Nair certainly does not want to be absent. He even participated in preparing for the event there.

Nair sat in the front row, next to someone he knew. A simple-looking man, sarong pants and a cocoa shirt and white skullcap on his head.

His face looked young and clean. Nair again noticed the people around him, all on average wearing cocoa or white kurta, there are also other colors but more dominated by white.

Nair touched his chest with one palm. There's a weird beating there. There is a sense of pride because he is among the believers, God willing.

Dear God, thank you for making this door of the heart open so easily...

Sorry to have come simply for wanting to have a girl, who is a creature of Your creation.

At this time I am engaged, if You do not do so, we will be together. And if not, then I believe Your plan is much more beautiful.

Actually, last night, Nair had spoken to Abinya Naira at Pakde Rahman's house. Nair ventured to get acquainted with the girl's parents. And Nair immediately conveyed his purpose and purpose.

"Om, I didn't come here to see Naira." Nair said without hesitation. Naira just happens to be not home.

After the magrib, the girl went to one of the office stationery stores to buy her college assignments.

The man named Rahardi looked at Nair from top to bottom, currently the two are sitting on the porch chair of the house with the table being the separation of the two.

Nair looked at the man he had met for the first time in years.

Rahardi still remembers Nair as Naira's friend during Kindergarten. The man of Akhtar's age stared at the young man who dared to come straight to see him.

"I'd like to see you as Naira's parents."

Rahardi frowned.

"Honestly, I'm interested in princess om." The words Nair spoke with a vibrating tone sign that he was nervous.

Rahardi still gave Nair a chance to talk. The nearly fifty-year-old man did not cut Nair's speech at all.

"I want to ask? Does Naira have one or not, Om?"

"I know it's too sudden, and I'm in a hurry. I just don't want to fight for the girl that everyone else already has, om."

"This is the first time I've ever been in love." Nair looked down inside.

"And that's on the princess om." Nair looked back at Rahardi. Nair wants the parents of the girl he loves to see honesty in his eyes.

"If om approves, I would like to ask her to be my companion."

Rahardi was silent for a moment, then he smiled looking at Nair who looked down again.

"Why did you duck when you asked for my daughter?" questions that Nair did not expect would be thrown from Naira's parents.

"Because there's fear, Om."

"Fearful?" Nair nodded.

"Fear of what?"

Nair was silent, he did not know what he was afraid of either. Are afraid of not being blessed or afraid of being dishonorably expelled for daring to love their proud daughter.

But it seems like the second possibility will not happen.

"I'm afraid, if I'm rejected later, me and Naira can't communicate like before."

"What's wrong with you and Naira right now?"

Nair shakes. "Just a friend, um."

"Are you ready to assume responsibility, Nair?"

"I'm ready, um."

"You're still semester..."

"Three, um."

"Nair, your journey is still long. So is Naira."

"How much is your rote?"

"How deep is your religious knowledge?"

"How well established is your life?"

"Have you had enough to guide Abi's daughter?"

"Advises him if he's wrong. Love her as deeply as Abi and Umi."

"All that needs Nair. Abi wants Abi's daughter to have the right companion at the right time."

"Abi believes Naira won't let Abi down."

"He wants to be a doctor, Nair."

"That's his dream."

"Don't put Abi in a difficult position, Nair."

"Let's know you're a good man. Raised in a good family environment."

"Let's know your intentions are good too."

"But right now, Abi would rather Naira make her dream come true."

"He likes kids. His ideals noble Nair. He wants to treat every sick child. Every child who needs his help."

"Many CV ta'aruf came to Abi for Naira. But Abi can't give it all to her yet."

This means that Alif's CV has not reached Naira until now.

"Just like everyone else, Nair. Tonight, Abi can't give a definitive answer."

"Abi's not resisting, Nair. But it's not time yet." Rahardi tried to make Nair understand.

This is not about being married off rather than slander. But it's about a girl's future and dreams that could be shattered if her parents are selfish and marry off their daughter at the wrong time.

Nair understood Rahardi's intentions. He's the one who came too fast. But he was happy because the girl's parents who filled his heart turned out to do the same to other men.

"Then, when can I come again, Om?" asked Nair a little doubtful.

"When was that exact moment, Om?"

Rahardi laughed softly. "Why do you feel impatient and afraid of others first, Nair?"

"Astaghfirullahal 'adzim.." murmured Nair beristighfar. He felt that what the man in front of him said was true. Nair tends to be afraid that someone precedes him to propose to Naira.

Rahardi smiled. "Abi doesn't know Nair. Can man not only plan, but God determines."

"Many studies, finish your lectures, remain Istiqomah in the way of Allah. Planting kindness and keep doing good."

"God willing, your soul mate will also be a good woman."

"Don't expect too much from humans, Nair."

"Give up to God and trust me, God has arranged everything."

***

"Since when have you been in an event like this, Nair" asked the man next to Nair.

"It's been over a year, Abi," Nair replied as she looked at Rahardian.

Since speaking with Abinya Naira last night, Nair felt that there was relief in her heart. He no longer wanted to have that girl. He is no longer like he is in a race to propose the girl of his heart.

Now Nair believes, if they mate, later the road must be wide open.

"Is this mosque not too far from your home?"

Nair nodded slowly. "Not really, Abi."

Nair is not here every day. He sometimes goes to the mosque in the complex. For him in any mosque is the same. It's just that in this mosque more activities.

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Next we will accelerate to the time where Nair finally confides with Nath. Still remember, right?

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