The Story of the Sky
Tell the Truth

The Abah residence.. Shortly after Alan returned to his dorm after contacting Andre. Tiara began to wake up from her stupor. He looks around. Naila who had cleaned herself and changed clothes, sat on the side of the bed beside Tiara.

'' Where am I?''

'' Ma'am Tiara.. Thankfully, I finally woke up too.''

'' Ma'am Naila.. Where are we?'' Tiara while rising from her sleeping position.

'' We are at Abah's house mbak, Alhamdulillah we are safe.''

Tiara then recalled the scene that had just happened to her. She recalled when the man who kidnapped her, violently removed her headscarf. He then noticed his condition.

'' Is it me.. I? hiks hiks.''

Tiara, who no longer knew the next incident, after she shouted Fadil's name with all her strength, was worried if she had been in anything by the kidnapper. He could only cry out for his fate.

'' Ma'am Tiara! Before that happened, Alan's kang had saved the mother of that depraved human!'' Naila immediately comforted Tiara.

'' Kang Alan? A Fade!''

Tiara then recalled between conscious and unconscious, She saw Fadil's face the moment before she fell unconscious again.

'' Not mbak! His name is Alan kang. He's the new santri from Jakarta.''

Although still feeling confused, Tiara finally got a little relieved, after hearing the explanation from Naila. He then wanted to return to the dormitory. But when he looked for his veil, he was surprised to not find the veil.

'' Ma'am Tiara, kang Alan said, the veil was not taken. So, Alan's kang gave this turban cloth to cover his hair. Oh yes mbak Tiara, you should mbak clean yourself first here, then we return to the dormitory.'' Naila said while giving Tiara a new towel and clean clothes.

Finally, Tiara followed only what Naila had said. She then takes a bath in Naila's room, and changes her clothes to Naila's, which happens to be about the size of her body. Then with Naila, he filled his stomach which from this morning had not been filled. Only then did they return to the princess dormitory.

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Towards Maghrib time, Zul and his friend return to the pesantren on a repaired Naila motorcycle. He also had time to shop for kitchen needs in the mini market next to the workshop, which was ordered by Alan while waiting for the motorbike to be repaired.

At the time of the incident, several kitchen groceries were purchased by Naila and Tiara, many of which were scattered in the trenches. Only some can be brought home. For this reason Alan asked Zul to buy some of those needs, using the money given by Alan who also happened to be a lot of excess.

Alan also ordered 1000 packs of Padang rendang rice for the sons and daughters, as their soup kitchen was in turmoil due to the incident. Of course it was welcomed by the students, who indeed very rarely eat good food during their stay in the boarding school. Because while in pesantren, they were educated to live simply and sparingly. Moreover, indeed lately their financial condition is also being less good. However, this raises little question in the hearts of Abah and Ummi, about the status and identity of who Alan really is.

After performing the congregational magrib prayer in the mosque, Abah asked Alan and Zul to come to his house. When Alan and Zul arrived at Abah's residence, they were then invited to sit in the guest room. Shortly after, Abah came out of the back room with Ummi who brought tea and various fruits given by Alan last afternoon.

'' Zul, son of Alan. Abah deliberately called you here, because there are some things Abah wants to tell you.

'' Yes Abah.'' said Zul and Alan together.

'' Here! First, Abah and Ummi want to thank you, especially to Alan's son. Because, what Alan wants to do today, for Abah and pesantren this is very big meaning.''

'' Second, I'm sorry Alan.. To be honest, Abah and Ummi were curious and wanted to know, who and what the real purpose of this son of Alan was in our place. Because Abah felt, there was something hidden from Alan's son to us.''

'' And next, Abah wants to ask you Zul! But, Abah's question for Zul, let Abah later convey after hearing the explanation from Alan's son first.'' Abah said while staring at Alan and Zul alternately.

Alan and Zul looked at each other, then Zul invited Alan to answer questions from Abah.

'' Please forgive Abah in advance, Ummi.'' Alan opened his voice, then fixed his sitting position.

'' My goal to this pesantren is purely because I want to seek knowledge, and learn to improve myself. Since childhood, I have never known a man whose name was obedient to God. Because I was completely blind to the science of religion. I also never did anything called prayer, fasting, or any other worship. But, since the accident 3 months ago, which caused my eye blindness, I felt touched when I saw and heard the recitation of the holy verses of the Qur'an.''' said Alan told a piece of his life story.

'' So, from that moment on, I was determined to cover up the mistakes, which I had never realized.

'' So, what about the background of Alan's own life? It seems, this Alan boy is not from an ordinary family? Moreover, if we see from what Alan wants to do today, also the intention of Alan's son who looks so big, to help us overcome the problem of Pak Lurah and his followers.'' ummi said curious.

'' This is Ummi, Abah.''

Alan took a deep breath. Actually he didn't want to tell me who he really was. However, he also did not want to lie to Abah and Ummi. So with little force, Alan also had to tell them.

'' As for why I am so eager to help the problem in this pesantren, besides I do feel, it is time for me to do a little good, coincidentally also Mr. Lurah and his followers, as well as those who cooperated with him, they have done wrong to our family. Then, it would naturally be for me to stop their crimes.''

'' Abah.. Ummi. kang Zul, to be honest with you. At first I also did not know, if the tea plantations in this area belonged to my grandfather. I only found out from my grandfather, yesterday after Abah told me about this pesantren problem and its cause. For that, Abah Ummi, it is my duty. To help solve the problems that exist in this pesantren. Because after all, the emergence of this problem began because Gus Alif son of Abah, who wanted to help dismantle the crime of Pak Lurah, who had done wrong to our family.''

'' Oh yes, Abah Ummi, does this boarding school have an account number that has been registered through mobile banking?'' ask Alan.

Abah and Ummi looked at each other. Then out of curiosity, Ummi asked:

'' There's Alan, but what's it for? ask Ummi.

'' Yes if I may! I asked for Ummi's number. God willing, my family wants to give a little windfall to participate in this pesantren.'' replied Alan.

Since the pesantren was established, both Abah's parents and Abah himself, did not submit proposals for development or for operational costs of pesantren. They always try as much as possible, removing funds from the efforts of their own family. Even the santri themselves, never burdened with fees for building money or anything like that. The santri in this pesantren, only in asking for money for food costs, and their own electricity usage for each month. So that the santri do not spend much, when they study in this pesantren. But even so, Abah never refused if there are people or donors who want to donate in this pesantren. For this reason, Abah also prepared a mobile account number, in order to facilitate the process of monitoring the entry and exit of finance in this pesantren.

After receiving the account number from Ummi, Alan then issued an exclusive bank card granting Arya Wijaya. He then entered the card's code and pin number, and transferred some money through his iPhone. Shortly thereafter, a notification sound was heard on an Android phone held by Ummi. When he saw the nominal on his phone screen, Ummi was stunned, as if he could not believe what he saw. Seeing his wife like that, Abah was curious. Ummi then, gave his cell phone to Abah.

Abah was also shocked. The two of them looked at each other, then stared at Alan in disbelief.

'' Son Alan, is Alan's son not typed?'' asked Abah not to believe.

'' Sorry Abah! In the meantime, I can only contribute that!. Although a little, but hopefully it can help reduce the burden on this pesantren.'' said Alan felt bad.

'' 2 M, would Alan say a little? Subhanallah.. Allah Akbar. Son Alan, does Alan really contribute that much?'' ask Ummi.

Alan nodded. He really felt less confident, as he only contributed to that amount. And he immediately said:

'' But if less, let me add more Umi!'' he said as he prepared to make another transfer.

'' Don't don't don't don't! This is too much for Alan! Enough, do not add again, Abah so embarrassed later.'' prevent Abah after seeing Alan who is preparing to make a transfer again.

'' Praise be to Allah.. It turns out that You are indeed Most Compassionate and All-powerful, You have sent us this kind of person in our place, Abah said as he raised his face and hands which were also followed by Umm Hafshah.

Seeing that, Alan and Zul were moved along. Especially Zul. He really did not expect, if it turned out that the new santri he knew, was not an ordinary young man. Although from the beginning he had already seen there was a different aura from Alan, but he was also completely unexpected. If it turns out that ordinary-looking young man, not only rich people, but also generous.

'' Abah Ummi, and also kang Zul. If allowed, in the future I also want to cooperate with this pesantren. I want to make a work effort, which will involve all the students in this pesantren. So that later, the students can be independent and at the same time be a provision for them, in order to develop the talent and abilities they have. Neither when they were still here, nor when they had returned to their respective places.''

'' Regarding the details, I will explain in more detail later, after the business of Pak lurah has been resolved.'' he continued.

'' Son Alan.. Abah personally, also in the name of this pesantren, expressed his infinite gratitude for what Alan has done and will want to do. Whether it's for Abah's own family, or for this pesantren Abah said with deep gratitude.

After saying that, Abah went into his room. Then come out again while carrying a small notebook that has been long enough, but well preserved. Then, Abah handed the booklet to Alan.

'' Son Alan, this is a little memento from us. Good luck to Alan. Abah felt, this is more suitable for Alan's son than us.''

'' What is this Bah?'' asked Alan curiously.

'' It's a notebook on how to choose, care, and also how to concoct special tea given by Abah's grandparents from ancient times.''

Alan really did not expect, it turned out that Abah would really give the secret recipe to him. He was very grateful to Abah and Ummi for the gift. To Alan, the little notebook was an infinite treasure of Grace.

'' Thank you Abah Ummi, this is really very valuable to me. I will take care and develop, so that it can be more useful for all, because this includes assets that are very valuable to this country.''

'' Oh yes son Alan, about the pak lurah and his son how? frankly Ummi still felt worried.''

'' Currently, they are under surveillance and investigation. I have also asked someone to keep an eye on the area around the pesantren, as I fear there will be movement from them over the events of today. In any case, for the time being we must be vigilant and watchful of all possibilities. For that, it is better not to get out a lot of activities first, especially for female students. Let the men who shop for the needs of this boarding school for a while.'' said Alan.

'' Abah also agrees with you, Alan. For that, Abah asked you Zul, to make a guard turn for the male santri every night.'' Abah said looking at Zulkifli.

Just like Abah, Ummi and Zul agreed to what Alan suggested.

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