IKHTIAR AKMAL LOVE
RESIGNS

It did not feel like for one week Rafiq's father, Jian mama, umma Nada and Abi Rashid had been performing their pilgrimage in Makkah.

Akmal and Cyra, as well as the parents. They all prayed for each other to get together again as usual. And Akmal's marriage to Cyra. It didn't feel like he was walking for about three weeks. Baby Zahwa is about six months old. Baby Abbiya is about four months old. (I'm sorry if I was wrong about my age. I always thought about the age of the baby)

Today is thursday. On the eighth day the parents went to Umrah.

"Mother! Doesn't feel yes. It's been eight days they've all been doing Umrah."

Akmal embraced Cyra's shoulders affectionately. "Yes Umi. There are only five days left for them to reach the homeland."

"So they haven't called us yet huh? Are they busy there?"

"Maybe Umi. Let's wait, "Akmal replied.

The next day was the third Friday for them to share. This time around twenty people came to their house. So much from before.

"It seems that there are more than before, is Abu?" Cyra whispered in Akmal's ear.

"Yes! Mang Rohman said that there were at least twenty people who came this morning" Akmal replied in a whisper.

The alms Akmal gave this time were two and a half kilos of rice and a hundred thousand dollars. It's not always the same what Akmal and Cyra give. It was solely Akmal and Cyra did to make them not dependent on what they would get every Friday.

The good and sincere prayers of the dhuafa are always Akmal and Cyra heard. It makes the hearts of Akmal and Cyra become more calm and happy.

Akmal and Cyra's intention to give alms is very sincere because Allah Subhanahu wata'ala. Not just to show off or anything like that. And God knows about that.

Every Akmal and Cyra finished giving alms. They will get an unexpected windfall. For example, suddenly there are distant relatives who come to visit them and baby Zahwa, while bringing so many souvenirs. Or also out of stock for items in the boutique. Whatever it is there is a fortune they get every week.

Her night. When Akmal and Cyra will sleep at night. Baby Zahwa has been asleep since. Suddenly Akmal revealed something to his wife.

"Eye!" call Akmal.

Cyra answered him immediately. "Yes Abu."

"If Abu stopped being a lecturer what about Umi?"

"It feels very sad to see Umi pontang panting take care of such a boutique alone while taking care of baby Zahwa."

"Not to mention that Abu also had to divide the time to take care of Abu's own spare parts store, which certainly requires extra effort."

As a good listener, Cyra tried to speak her answer. "All that goes back to Abu himself how good it was. From Umi. Umi wants Abu to focus on one job. Because as a wife. If you see the husband is very tired let alone less divide his time together with the family, Umi does not like."

"So a Lecturer was the ideal of Abu long ago. But after marriage and there are responsibilities that Abu should bear. Abu could not see Abu's dear wife had to complain tired of being busy working all day" Akmal replied.

"Sholatlah Abu's. Ask for guidance from God. Whatever choice Abu will choose. Umi will support him. Most importantly Abu seeks fortune in a lawful way."

Akmal just nodded. And he looks like he's thinking about something.

H-1 before the return of their parents from Makkah. Akmal had just returned from the mosque after performing the morning prayers. He immediately approached Cyra who was teaching.

Cyra immediately stopped teaching her and then turned her gaze towards Akmal.

"What is Abu? Is there something Abu wants to tell Umi?"

"Mom has made Umi's decision" Akmal replied.

Cyra was very curious. "What is Abu?"

"Abu will resign as a Lecturer and just focus on the business that we are both in. Moreover, father will soon hand over the Foundation to Abu, for Abu who runs it."

Cyra smiled, then gently clasped Akmal's hand. "If it's Abu's decision. Umi will support him. And let's go through the effort together."

Akmal rubbed Cyra's cheek warmly. "Umi is a good wife. Today Abu will give his resignation letter to the Rector."

"Has Abu written his resignation?"

"May what Abu desires be waged by Allah. Aamiin's."

Cyra's speech was also aminated by Akmal.

Finish breakfast. Akmal which has morning teaching hours immediately leave for campus. When he arrived at the campus. Akmal chose to meet with the Rector first to convey his wish to resign as Lecturer.

Mr. Rector named Mr. Zain was very understanding what the reason Akmal wanted to resign as a lecturer. Because he also knows how busy Cyra after marrying Akmal.

"But I can't directly acc your resignation letter, Mr Akmal?"

Akmal nodded formally. "I understand Mr. Zain. I'll still teach until the decision you've given me has been well received."

"alright. I'll understand your resignation letter. And I will also evaluate it first until the campus can get a replacement Lecturer for your position."

Akmal understands it. "Thank you Mr. Zain. Then excuse me. Assalamu'alaikum."

Mr. Zain nodded immediately. "Wa'alaikumussalam."

Akmal immediately passed away going to the class he was going to teach this morning. The burden on his heart and mind has been slightly lifted by giving his resignation letter to the Rector.

Now he just has to wait, until his resignation letter is approved by Mr. Zain.

Back to Cyra. The finished Cyra was getting ready to leave for the boutique and the convection she was working with. Suddenly he gets a call from one of his best friends, Kalila.

"Hello! Assalamu'alaikum Calila."

Kalila answered him immediately. "Wa'alaikumussalam Cyra's. What are you doing?"

"I'm going to the boutique. What's up?"

"Today I plan to bring you and the others together. It feels so long since I missed you as usual?"

"If today seems like I can't Kalila," Cyra was forced to answer honestly.

"Why Cyra?"

"I have to monitor people's orders. Maybe until three in the afternoon. And Mr Akmal is also busy on campus today. But if you're the same as the others later in the afternoon or after Maghrib wants to come home, I can."

"alright. I'll tell Misha and Deena later. They can't if the deal gets changed tonight at your house."

Unknowingly Cyra nodded. "alright. Just let me know later. I'm leaving first."

"OKs. I'll call you later. Be careful on the road, Cyra" replied Misha. They then decided to end their phone call.

If we want to be successful at one thing. There must be one thing we have to sacrifice. Akmal example.

Being a Lecturer was his goal since he was a child. But now? He had to abandon his ideals, so he could focus more on his sparepart store and the two boutique relics of the brother who currently needs extra energy to manage it.

Moreover Akmal was also on guard from now on. Cyra is pregnant again. Surely Akmal will not let Cyra until exhausted as it is today, just because it takes care of the boutique while baby Zahwa momong who is still small.

The sacrifices Akmal made for the happiness of his wife. Allah will reward Allah with a better one. Because it is best for men. He is the best man with his family and his wife.

May every author's meaning be included in each chapter. It is easy to understand and meaningful to all of us. Aamiins.

Sometimes the author inserts a meaningful meaning in each word contained in it.

Happy reading. Hope you like the groove.

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