First Drop of Vienna Water Wudhu
Talking with Nearby Friends

The sun slowly sinks in the horizon, leaving behind orange and red colors that beautify the twilight sky. Soft light filled the Vienna rooms, creating a serene atmosphere and allowing sunlight to sweep through the wooden tables facing the windows. Vienna sat alone there, pondering with a doubtful expression.

He sat on a soft wooden chair with his legs folded under it. His phone was lying on the table, the screen off with no incoming messages or calls. Vienna knew she had to face her friends, revealing the reality of the change in her life. However, deep consideration troubled him.

Through the window, he could see the view of the spacious courtyard of the house. Shrubs and wildflowers bloomed in the unkempt garden, creating a feel of neglected natural beauty. The tall trees growing along the fence seem to struggle with the weight of the leaves that begin to fall off. Vienna ponders on the changes she wants to create in herself, like a garden that is changing from a forgotten state to something more meaningful.

The light movements of the leaves outside the window caught his attention. He followed their green lines as it moved with the wind. A sense of uncertainty crept slowly within him. Why did she feel so worried about revealing this change to her friends? Will it change his relationship with them? And what would he say if they asked questions?

While considering that, he recalls the advice of Sarah, his closest friend. Sarah has supported him throughout this journey, and he knows that there will be difficult moments that he will have to face. She tried to remember Sarah's words: "Vienna, you have to be honest with yourself and with your friends. If they were true friends, they would still be there for you."

Vienna grabbed her phone and opened her friends' group messaging app. His heart thumped as he started typing the message. "Hey everyone, there's something I want to share with you. It's something important to me, and I want you to know..."

At that moment, Vienna felt trembling as she pressed the send button. He could not imagine the reaction of his friends, whether they would support him or judge him. But she felt that this was a step she had to take to live a more meaningful life.

A few minutes later, his phone began to vibrate with incoming messages. He felt his stomach turning as he opened the messages from his friends. There are different reactions. Some sent short messages such as, "Wow, it's shocking, Vienna," while others wrote longer about the changes in his life. Some also respond with silence.

Vienna read the messages with mixed feelings. There are those who support her, who feel good for her, and who wonder about the spiritual journey she wants to take. But there are also those who ridicule and doubt him, as Mia wrote, "Are you sure this is the right decision, Vienna? Life should be about having fun."

Mia's comments made Vienna uncomfortable. He doesn't know how to deal with it. Will he let those negative comments affect him? Or will he stick to his decision to live his life according to the teachings of his religion, even though it means facing challenges and uncertainties from his friends?

Vienna was deep in his thinking, reconsidering the reasons behind his change and his greater purpose. In the silence of her room, she knew that this was the beginning of a long journey towards a deeper understanding of herself and her relationship with God.

The flickering sound of candlelight fills the living room of the Vienna house. That night, a serene atmosphere surrounded them, with a warm and soft light burning from the candles placed all over the room. The two of them sat on a soft sofa, with a cup of warm tea in their hands, hanging their feet on the low table in front of them. In the corner of the room, the thin curtains moved slowly as the cool night breeze entered through the open window.

Vienna sat with teary eyes after revealing the changes in her life to her closest friend, Sarah. They had been best friends since childhood, and Vienna knew that she could share everything with Sarah without fear of being judged or ignored. She grabbed her cup of tea and started the conversation in a soft tone, "Sarah, there's something I want to share with you. It's been a big change in my life, and I want you to know."

Sarah, with her ever-soothing warm smile, looked at Vienna and replied, "Sure, Vienna. I always listen to you. What do you want to say?"

Vienna noticed Sarah's calm face, and she felt calmer to continue. "I have decided to begin my spiritual journey. I want to learn to pray and know my religion more deeply."

Sarah was overwhelmed by the decision of her friend. He placed his warm hand on Vienna's shoulder and said, "Vienna, that was an incredible move. I'm so proud of you. I've always supported you, no matter what you choose in your life."

Vienna was relieved to hear words of support from Sarah. However, there was still uncertainty in his heart about how his other friends would respond to this change. He continued, "Thank you, Sarah. But I also felt fear about how my other friends would respond. I know this is a big change, and I don't know what they're gonna think of me."

Vienna nodded, feeling more confident. The two of them continued a long conversation about the changes Vienna wanted to make and why this was so important to him. Sarah listened attentively, sometimes nodding her head or asking for clarification.

While the conversation was going on, they looked out the open window, looking at the shining stars in the night sky. The cool breeze that entered through the window carried the scent of wildflowers in the front yard, creating a more magical atmosphere within the room.

After speaking with Sarah, Vienna felt more relieved and ready to face the reactions of her other friends. He knew that he had a true friend who would always support him on this spiritual journey, and that was what gave him the courage to talk to others.

They spend the night laughing and talking about past memories, reaffirming their strong bonds of friendship. Although Vienna's journey has changed, their friendship remains unwavering, and the night is a reminder of how precious it is to have a true friend in life.

On a sunny weekend, Vienna decides to confront her friends about a change in her life. They all gathered at Sarah's house, which had a large garden behind her beautiful home. The sun shone brightly in the blue sky, and the low boisterous sounds of Viennese friends filled the air as they sat together on the open terrace.

Vienna sat in the middle of her friends, staring at the faces she had known for a long time. He felt tense, but he knew that this was the right time to reveal his decision.

"You know, lately I've been making changes in my life" Vienna said in a quivering tone, trying to stay calm in front of her curious friends.

Some friends nodded, indicating that they had heard little about the change, despite not knowing the details. The atmosphere became silent, and Vienna knew that it was time to reveal everything.

"I have decided to embark on a spiritual journey" he continued carefully, "I want to learn to pray and get to know my religion more deeply."

The first reactions of his friends varied. Some looked surprised, some nodded with understanding, and others were still digesting the information they had just received. Vienna saw some puzzled looking faces, and she knew that this was an unusual moment for them.

One of the friends, David, who had always been known as the quietest in their group, finally raised his hand to speak. "Vienna, it was a big decision, and I appreciate your honesty," he said gently. "I don't really fully understand what you're feeling, but I support you in your search for meaning in your life."

Vienna smiled at David and was relieved to hear the first support from his friends. However, his next reaction was not as good as he had expected. Mia, one of their friends who often stood out with her sharp comments, raised her eyebrows with a dubious expression.

"You will lose a lot by being so religious, Vienna" Mia said in a cynical tone. "Life should be about having fun and enjoying the moment, not about thinking about things like that."

Vienna was stunned by the sharp comments from Mia. She didn't expect all her friends to respond with support, but Mia's words made her feel disrespected and even insulted. His other friends became silent, not knowing what to say.

Sarah, who has always been a mediator in the group, tries to cope with the tension. "Maybe we can give Vienna support on its journey without having to fully understand or agree with it" he said wisely.

However, the atmosphere remained tense. Vienna felt like she had to prove that her decision was the best for her, not only as a form of respect for her religion, but also to gain a deeper meaning in her life. Mia's comments only solidified her determination to move forward on her spiritual journey, despite the challenges and uncertainties she might face from her other friends.