
There was clearly a smile from every lip of those who stood welcoming the presence of me and Ahtar after coming out from inside the magnificent building. They waved their hands to say hello, as did me and Ahtar who were slowly walking towards where they were. After that, Ahtar and I reached their crowd, my beloved family. Then, a small surprise began from Yulian who gave the gift of a sports car to Ahtar. And continued by Arjuna and Cahaya who gave a vacation ticket to Edinburgh, because Ahtar who could not come at that time. And the last one from Arumi, he gave some piles of paper to Ahtar, who knows what?
"I believe you can." Arumi threw a smile at Ahtar.
Ahtar nodded, confirming what Arumi had said. However, here I do not understand what they mean. What conversations are they really discussing. However, I felt sure it was a good thing and Arumi supported Ahtar's good cause. And I trust Arumi as much as I trust him who will help me in everything, including about Khadijah.
"What if we take a picture together?"
"That's a good idea. Yes, we're getting ready now!"
We also asked for photo services to capture moments that I might never repeat again. Because my little heart said that death would come for me if, the disease I suffered quickly spread. That day, I didn't want to show my condition that I thought was getting worse. Especially after Yulian's return that I've been waiting for. The man I missed for his presence all this time.
"I want to talk to you, Ayesha. Can you come with me for a second?"
As Yulian looked at me so deeply that even asked me to speak to her with four eyes, I felt scared. I'm afraid that, uh, Yulian will question what happened to me. Because I'm still not ready to say anything about heart cancer that seems to have fused in me. I don't want my family to be in an uproar over my illness and to be worried about the happy times that surround us. So that as much as possible I will close the secret meeting.
Without saying yes, Yulian pulled my arm just like that and then, he led me to a place that was a little quiet, with no noise heard. And I was curious as to what he was about to say to me. Who twisted my brain with a series of questions.
"Aisha, are you angry with me for my late return?"
For a moment I was silent, then exhaled a breath that had stifled my chest. And now I feel relieved, because the question that Yulian asked was only about his late return. So I immediately dismissed my fear if, Yulian would know. With a smile on her, my heart felt happy and at ease looking at her pair of eagle eyes that had come back lovingly to me.
"No. I will never be angry with my husband. I always try to understand in any circumstances and situations that you face without me knowing what and how there is. For as I know, you are struggling to obtain His pleasure in fulfilling your duty as a Priest." I also stared into the pair of eyes of the Yulian eagle.
"Are you sure, if you're not angry? Aren't you disappointed by my promise that I couldn't keep several times? Aren't you going to ask me what I did there?"
Instantly Yulian took off his smile after hearing what he thought was a ridiculous confession from me. Even he also nodded slowly asserting my expression of feelings, even though he was holding back a laugh that seemed not to want to be let go. However, when we put the two ends of our heads together, the laughter just came off. After that, Yulian kissed my forehead like a husband's duty to his wife.
"Thank you, you're not angry at me for what just happened between us. And if you'd known, I was so tormented three months couldn't reach you, Aisyah. Because of that incident I had to lose my phone." His gaze was immediately changed, which looked sad when remembering the time.
"Maybe you had a hard day without me knowing. But, the prayer for you never stops, Mom." I gently rubbed Yulian's cheeks while looking at her fixedly.
A hug suddenly appeared for me. My pointy body seemed to be lost in his arms. And that afternoon, romance was created between me and Yulian after his return from Surabaya. However, the romance that was created did not last long, because Yulian and I had to return to where others might be waiting for us.
And in the midst of their return, Ahtar waited for us to take a picture together, but only with me and Yulian. Maybe it was the most beautiful moment for him when he was with his parents who needed to be immortalized. And Yulian and I agreed to Ahtar's request, and then some camera shots were taken.
"Congratulations, Deck! I'm sure you'll be a successful person someday if you really take advantage of an opportunity that won't come a second time." Arjuna patted Ahtar's shoulder gently.
"And before you think about when you will go where you will go to a higher education, Abi wants to make amends for Abi to all of you. On Abi's very, very late return, Abi wants to invite you to eat together outside. How's it?"
The word agree was spoken by all of them. And smiles and happy moments have been created from togetherness that had stretched. Before continuing the journey to the place to eat together, we also look for the nearest mosque to perform Ashar prayers. Because that afternoon the clock was already showing at 03:30.
"Aisha, can you tell me everything about Yulian? And I beg you, ponder what you want!"
A message from Arumi has also entered my phone. And after I read it carefully, I completely understood how she felt about me. Where Arumi doesn't want anything to happen to me and my household. However, that wish of mine will not be shaken in the slightest. In fact, the process to get to my destination slowly has been neatly arranged. And at that moment, I ignored the short message written by Arumi. Because I don't want to if, Yulian or anyone else knows about anything that's happened to me. So I stayed focused on our newly recreated togetherness.
And a few minutes later we arrived at a big mosque in the city of Medan. After descending the parked car neatly, we immediately took the water ablution that the clarity of the water is able to create freshness in the soul. Then, we also took a separate position to perform congregational prayers. Where for men is behind the green curtain that separates the two spaces.
A few minutes later, we were all finished performing the Ashar prayer. After that, we prepared to go back to find the right restaurant to celebrate the happy day that enveloped us all. However, for a moment I had to stay in the Mosque, because suddenly Arumi held back my steps. I don't know what else he'll discuss in a secret conversation between us.