The Story of the Sky
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That afternoon.. After the Ashar prayer, Alan and Zul had departed from the pesantren to Jakarta. The Pajero sport limited edition car they were riding, has now started to enter the courtyard of the Villa belonging to the Alan family, when the day has begun at night. The lights that exist throughout the villa and also the lights that adorn the villa garden, further adding to the luxurious impression of the Villa. Zul, who had never seen the rich man's home for a lifetime, could not hide his admiration when he began to set foot in the house.

He really did not expect, it turns out that Alan who looks mediocre when in boarding school, is really not an ordinary person. In his heart Zul began to understand, why Alan was so easy to donate that much money to Abah for pesantren. It turned out that it was all nothing compared to the wealth of the Alan family.

'' Kang Zul, come on in! the sandals are made aja.'' invite Alan to see Zul who looks a bit confused.

'' I am kang.'' replied Zul.

Although still looking a bit awkward, Zul finally walked up to Alan towards the villa door.

'' Assalamualaikum.'' said Alan after being in front of the door.

'' Wa'alaikumsalaam.'' replied everyone inside.

It turned out that in the living room, everyone was waiting for Alan to arrive. Arya Wijaya was there too. Once knowing the person who appeared behind the door was her brother, Nadia immediately rushed over and hugged Alan. Unlike usual, Nadia this time immediately cried while hugging Alan. His habit, which always rested when he met Alan, now seems to have disappeared. Nadia cried until sobbing, making Alan feel sorry to see it. Sintya, Andika and Arya Wijaya were also so moved, seeing all that.

'' Nadia, already!. Don't cry like that! shame ah seen people. Look!, behind there is a brother friend.'' whispered Alan in the ear of Nadia.

Nadia looked behind Alan. A young man was standing not far from them. Nadia then let go of her embrace. Sintya immediately hugged Alan, then guided Nadia to sit on the sofa chair in the guest room.

'' Let's kang Zul, come in!'' alan asks Zul to come in and sit there.

Zul immediately followed Alan. Andika and Arya Wijaya immediately greeted and hugged Alan. Although almost every Sunday Alan came home, but somehow Alan's return this time felt a bit different. Perhaps because they knew, that soon, they would completely part with Alan.

'' Ma pa grandfather, introduce! This is kang Zul, the chairman of the dormitory in the boarding school where Alan studied.'' said Alan introduced Zul to them.

Zul then greeted Andika and Arya Wijaya. To Sintya and Nadia, Zul just put his palms in front of his chest. It has become a rule taught in pesantren, a man who is not a mahram, is not allowed to shake hands directly with women, except to people who are already old.

'' So this is the head of the dormitory at Alan's boarding school?'' arya Wijaya said, inviting Zul to sit down.

'' Yes kek, kang Zul is what helps a lot all the needs of Alan during the boarding school. She is also the former candidate Abah Ubaid, the nanny and owner of the boarding school where Alan studied.

'' Wah.. Thank you very much, son Zul, and I'm sorry that during Alan in the pesantren, it has been a lot of trouble for this son Zul.'', said Arya Wijaya to Zulkifli.

'' Well, Alan said it too much, sir. In fact, it was me and also our boarding school that was helped a lot by Alan kang. I, too, on behalf of myself and Abah, and on behalf of the boarding school express my utmost gratitude, for all the help of the entire family.'' zul replied, not forgetting to thank this family.

'' Hhhh.hmm, Alan has changed a lot lately. It turns out that Alan has a good and humble friend like this Zul boy. Alan did not choose the wrong place to study and choose friends.'' Arya Wijaya is satisfied with the humble character of Zul.

'' Oh yes, don't call me master! call me sir or grandpa. Looking at your character, I like it. After all, in the future the pesantren belonging to the future in-laws of Nak Zul, will cooperate with our company. So do not hesitate to come here.'' he continued.

'' Alan, invite your friends to clean themselves in the guest room, then immediately bring the dining room.we have been waiting for you to eat. hurry there!, we are hungry.'' Sintya ordered to Alan.

Alan immediately took Zul to the room he was going to be in tonight, showed him the bathroom, and showed him how to use warm or cold water to clean himself. He then went to his own room to take a shower and change his clothes.

Soon, everyone gathered in the dining room for dinner. As usual, Sintya made a special cuisine menu when everything gathered like this. After dinner and dessert, they immediately headed to the lounge on the upstairs balcony while enjoying the night atmosphere of the room.

'' By the way, this Zul mas is from where?'' tanya Andika started the conversation.

'' From Baturaja sir, but it has been five years I have not returned there. This time I want to go home first. Kangen same hometown.'' replied Zul.

'' Yes sir, it's just that I joined my parents transmigration there. If the original, my parents are from Jogja.'' said Zul explained.

'' Emm yes yes. Means this Zul mas, from Batumarta huh?'' Andika continued to ask.

'' Yes sir!, I live in Batumarta 2.'' replied Zul again.

'' Alan, are you also going on this holiday to Baturaja?'' ask Andika.

'' Yes, Alan wants to meet someone there. And maybe until later, Alan will be there, Alan replied.

Sintya and Nadia who had just come to bring warm drinks and snacks for them, were a little surprised by what Alan said. Other than Zul, they already understood the purpose of Alan going there. They immediately remembered what Alan had said. In fact, Alan's goal of going to Baturaja was none other than to fulfill his promise, which was to exchange lives with Fadil. This means that Alan's departure is his departure for all eternity. Unknowingly their tears began to drip.

'' Is this not in a hurry?'' Arya Wijaya commented.

'' Yes, there is still at least one month left.'' welcome Sintya chimed in Arya Wijaya's speech.

'' Right sister, we still miss the same brother Alan.'' said Nadia did not want to miss.

'' Ma pa grandfather and you are Nadia. Alan needs to adapt to his family. If it is too sudden, Alan is worried that his family will be shocked by what will happen later. Please help you understand this situation.'' Alan was feelingly staring at them. Zul who did not understand the meaning of their conversation just silently listened.

'' After all, mama and everyone can go there before Lebaran right?'' alan comforted them.

'' Yes, we have to how else, this is indeed inevitable.'' said Andika resigned.

'' So, when are you going there?'' ask Arya Wijaya.

'' God willing tomorrow afternoon cake. Let's get there a bit later.''

'' Yes, but be careful on the road. And now you rest first, let it not sleep on the road.'' said Arya Wijaya with a heavy heart.

Although they still wanted to be together and spend the night with Alan, they also could not impose their will. Because Alan also wants, so that before the month of Ramadan is only a few days away, he is already there. Finally with a heavy heart, they then let Alan to rest tonight, and tomorrow let Alan go to Baturaja. Zul also immediately follows Alan towards the room to rest.

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The next day, Alan who was used to getting up early before dawn, he immediately took a shower and intended to go to the mosque around the housing. As he exited his room, he also saw Zul, His father and grandfather had already woken up and were preparing to go to the mosque. What an unprecedented sight. Even Sintya and Nadia had also prepared with their face cloth. They then went out for dawn prayers at the mosque, riding in a car carried by Andika.

After the morning prayers congregated at the mosque and returned home, they sat in the terrace while enjoying a warm tea from the book given by Abah to Alan. Alan had given the book to Sintya and his grandfather. Even the recipe has started to become a special menu in some of their hotels. Of course because of its very distinctive and special taste, some tea lovers have started to become enthusiasts of tea drinks.

Because today happens to be a holiday, then they and their families can relax at home while enjoying togetherness with Alan for the last time in this house. Arya Wijaya had planned to invite them to go to the villa at the top, but because of the sorenya Alan will go to Baturaja, then Arya Wijaya forced to undo his intention. Until noon, they are still busy chatting. After the Dzuhur prayer and lunch together, Alan then tidied up the goods he would carry, and also took a break until the time of Ashar.

When the Adhan reverberated, Alan and the others immediately went to the mosque to pray congregation there. This day they really spend time together, so it makes Zul so admire the togetherness and harmony of this family. It already has abundant treasures, a beautiful face, and also a family that is so harmonious. It is a great gift, a dream for everyone.

After checking the condition of the car he was going to be carrying, Alan immediately prepared to leave for the city of Baturaja. Initially, Arya Wijaya asks Alan to be escorted by his driver, but Alan subtly refuses Arya Wijaya's offer. Until finally, Arya Wijayapun could not persuade Alan to go there with a driver. And after everything was enough, Alan immediately said goodbye to them. The atmosphere there became haru, while Alan hugged them one by one. As if reluctant to part, they hugged for so long. They could not stem the tears, as the car Alan was driving began to leave the villa.

'' Goodbye son, hopefully we will meet and be together again'' said Sintya stammeringly, on the sidelines of his cries.

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