I'm Not an Old Virgin
Season II: Mahligai Love (Chapter 10.4)
"my name..Aishi Humaira." Ai looks dazed.
He was not even aware when Almaira let go of the handshakes of the two of them because her mind was already languishing somewhere.
"What do you think of this boarding school? Is the educator good and the servant good?" For the second time Almaira pulled Ai from her daydream.
"Here is very good and the service is also good." He said while forcing a smile.
"Alhamdulillah, I'm glad you think that too. Abi really thought about her students. But Ustad Vano also plans to overhaul the rules of the boarding house even better after taking the lead later in replacing my Abi. Umi and Abi do not mind the future plans of Ustad Vano at all as long as it does not complicate the students who are studying." Her cherry voice softened within Ai's sense of hearing.
Attacking Ai's wounds that gaped back nonstop and looseness. Ai was more silent with a line of forced smiles that continued to form and persist on her lips. One by one the information coming out of Almaira's red lips was like a bucket of cold water falling right over her head.
In fact it is bitter and it also hurts, Ai does not lie.
"I'm sure Ustad Vano will be a good leader here. My family and I believe in him as well as the santri who go here. They have no problem with Ustad Vano being the leader here in place of my Abi. Aishi, do you also believe like other santri-santri?" After much talk Almaira finally shifted her focus to Ai who was now walking downstairs beside her.
"That's also my belief in other santri-santri. Ustad Vano was a good leader and God willing was able to lead the boarding school."
Almaira chuckled, "I know you also think that way. Aishi, do you think I'm cruel?" His tone was still the same, cheerful and gentle with no sense of seriousness at all.
Instead of being serious, his expression looked somewhat shaken. She is a gentle girl even her heart is no less tender, thought Ai.
"Why should I think Brother Almaira is a cruel person?" Playing dumb is the best decision here.
Almaira rubbed her cheeks in embarrassment.
"Aishi have you ever imagined being in my position?" Instead of answering Almaira instead threw a question to Ai.
Imagined it?
Ai had very often imagined being in the position of Almaira even though it was frightening. Being able to be with Ustad Vano is the most beautiful dream in Ai's life.
Not hearing Ai's reply, he then continued.
Ai tried to imagine those sweet memories, imagining the handsome face of Ustad Vano silently watching Almaira from afar.
This is natural because Almaira is beautiful and simple, her face can easily attract the attention of the opposite sex or not.
"We often play letter-suratants, writing each other's feelings down on a thin piece of paper. Until one day Abi finds a letter sent by Ustad Vano. He was angry and immediately summoned Ustad Vano to the house for Abi's trial. Not only did he call Ustad Vano but Abi also called his parents to come to the boarding house. They talked about how we both felt and decided to match us." His eyes blinked lightly full of nostalgia staring at the expanse of rice fields that were soon ready to be harvested.
"Me and Ustad Vano are already tied to an arranged marriage, we are very serious about taking each other to a more serious stage. But on the way there we are often tested by Allah SWT to confirm our feelings for each other. One example is you, Aishi."
Ai smiled bitterly, they finally talked about this matter as well.
"I believe Ustad Vano's feelings for me but that doesn't mean I can accept any rumors about you two. Aishi, I have to admit every time I hear a rumor about you my heart hurts so much. I don't want my future husband to be approached by another girl even though Ustad Vano doesn't have any feelings for you. So will you fulfill my request as a girl? Please stop bothering Ustad Vano in the future because it feels so uncomfortable. Aren't you also an Aishi woman? You must know the nature of women that can never be hidden is a feeling of jealousy. In addition, I also do not want the image of Ustad Vano here to be bad because of the rumors circulating in the boarding school. Understand Aishi, he will be the leader here and he will also be my husband. Please don't bother him again, I beg you."
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"Sister Almaira doesn't have to beg me for anything because after today I will try to forget all about Ustad Vano. And please forgive me for making Brother Almaira uncomfortable."
10 Months ago he also promised to stay away from Ustad Vano but he denied it. And now he's making the same promise again with a different person.
Today he is not someone else but Almaira, the beautiful girl who will be the legal wife of Ustad Vano.
This was obviously embarrassing for Ai.
He was ashamed of being blatantly commemorated by Almaira and he was even more ashamed when he saw how perfect Almaira was so different from her flawed self.
Different is painful, and expecting something impossible is much more painful.
Now that you have been thrown down from high fantasy, then are you still not ashamed to crawl expecting that man to see you when he has a beautiful girl who is much more perfect than yourself. Ai, learn to see your own shortcomings and wake up from your dreams!
"Thank you, Aishi. I know your heart is soft and I hope you do not renege on the promise you have made.
Seriate..