The Story of the Sky
A coincidence

After driving for almost two hours, Alan finally arrived in the Tangerang area of Banten after struggling with the traffic jam of the capital. Although already using the freeway, but the reality is that congestion is inevitable. He then stopped at a rest area in the area, looking for a nearby mosque or musholla to perform Maghrib prayers with Zul. After the Maghrib prayer, they then look for a restaurant and fill their stomachs. Alan doesn't want to rush. Therefore, after dinner he did not immediately continue his journey, but relaxed with Zul, while waiting for Isha's time. It was only after performing Isya prayer, he also continued his journey to the port of Banten peacock.

By the time the car driven by Alan came out of the Bakauheni dock, the time had shown at 01.00 in the morning WIB, after making a two-hour crossing from the port of Merak Banten. He then refueled at the SPBU there, before entering the trans-Sumatra toll gate located not far from the place. After fully refueling his car, Alan then parked his car in front of the mini market in the SPBU area. He then went downstairs to buy a few packs of cigarettes and drinks and snacks for the trip.

When Alan got out of the car, Zul who did not come down accidentally looked at the exit of the SPBU. Faintly, he saw a young man figure who was no stranger to him. Out of curiosity, he went down and approached the young man who was busy stopping the bus there.

'' Assalamualaikum.kang Roshan!'' zul shouted so excitedly after seeing clearly who the young man was.

'' wa'alaikumsalaam warahmatullah. kang Zul!. MasyaAllah..how can we meet here huh?'' said the young man who turned out to be Roshan, a close friend of Zul who was also the head of the men's dorm before being replaced by Zul, because he had to go home.

'' Long time no see, how is kang?'' ask Zul to Roshan.

'' Alhamdulillah kang Zul, as Antum saw. Oh yea! kang Zul is still in the boarding school right?, how are Abah, Ummi, and everything?'' ask Roshan.

'' Alhamdulillah kang, everything is fine. Since Mr. Lurah and the ringleader are gone, now the situation and conditions of all those in the pesantren are in the best condition.'' said Zul.

'' Thank goodness, then kang, I feel happy. Oh yes, by the way is Mr Lurah and his son has been converted, so everything is fine?'' asked Roshan curiously.

Zul then told briefly about the arrival of Alan, to the events of the commotion that caused the death of Lurah and his son, as well as the cooperation of the boarding party with the company owned by the Alan family. Roshan, who listened to Zul's story, was moved by everything that happened after he was no longer there.

'' Uh yes. By the way, what else is Roshan kang doing here?'' zul asked after realizing Roshan's whereabouts in this place.

'' Oh.. This is the story of Kang Zul. Since returning from the pesantren, I joined my uncle as a bus conductor Cross Sumatra. Be aware..My parents were farmers, while I was not talented for farming. My talent is! in the automotive field. So in the meantime, I went with my uncle first to find experience and simultaneously cuddle capital to open a workshop business.'' said Roshan.

'' Just now, we got the test, our car wheels broke. But thank God, nothing happened. However, we could not continue the journey, until the company sent parts for our cars. Therefore, now I am moving the passengers to other cars that are in accordance with the destination of the passengers.'' continued Roshan explained what happened.

'' Has everything been moved?'' ask Zul.

'' Not yet, there are 2 more people, one father and one girl. Looks like they are father and son, Roshan replied.

'' I've been looking for a car for them, but it's all full. There were also some travel cars that had offered a ride, but in addition to the price that did not match, I was also worried about their safety. Know for yourself kang Zul, now many criminals who like to disguise this. Moreover, the passenger is a girl, I do not have the heart. I actually feel the same passengers, where it is now night, and apparently they are very tired.

'' Uh yes! by the way, kang Zul himself is doing what? how are these nights here?'' ask Roshan to investigate.

'' Oh..Ana is also actually on her way home! ana has not been home for a long time. For that, this holiday ana go home first, ana wants to meet with her parents ana.'' replied Zul.

'' Kang Zul up what? buses too?'' ask Roshan again.

'' No kang, this happens to be Alan who was told earlier, will go to his uncle's place. So ana Nebeng came with her car.'' said Zul.

'' Uh kang! by the way, where are the Antum passengers going? who knows, it's still in our direction. Later ana asked Alan to help bring him along.'' said Zul offers.

'' Emm kang.'' Roshan checked the tickets of both passengers.

'' This is, if I don't remember it wrong. This Kang Zul came back to Baturaja right? it turns out that their destination is also not far from the Zul kang. They got off at the Batumarta junction, Roshan said after checking the ticket.

'' Wow, this is a coincidence. Yes already then, let's meet kang Alan, and ana introduce antum to the person who has helped our boarding school.'' invite Zul to Roshan.

They then walked to Alan's car, which was still parked in front of the mini market. When the two reached the front of Alan's car, Alan had just exited the mini market.

'' Assalamualaikum.'' said Roshan when Alan was in front of him.

'' Wa'alaikumsalaam.'' replied Alan welcomed Roshan's hand which invited him to shake hands.

'' Kang Alan introduce, this is sohib ana kang Roshan. He santrinya Abah in our boarding school that you told me about the other day. Kang Roshan, this is Alan. His new Santri Abah who has helped overcome many problems in the pesantren.'' said Zul introduced the two.

'' Alan.''

'' Roshan.''

The two mentioned each other's names while shaking hands.

'' Who.. it turns out, our pesantren helper angel, the person is very handsome huh?'' roshan looked at Alan.

'' Ah no kok kang!, ana just told kang Roshan about kang Alan what it is, right kang Roshan?'' zul said in self-defense.

They were drowned in the warm conversation between them. After a while, Zul then conveyed the intention of Roshan to meet him, of course, besides indeed wanting to introduce the two. As the day was getting late, and the journey was still quite far away, Alan then asked Roshan to meet the passengers who would come with him.

'' Yu already kang Roshan, now I will continue my journey again. Emm... where are the passengers who will come with me?'' ask Alan.

'' That's kang, over there.'' Roshan pointed at the bus car not far from the exit of the SPBU.

'' Let's go up first, quite well if the impression is walking!'' alan said then he got in and started the engine.

Alan stopped his car not far from the bus. Two passengers were waiting, not far from the bus. They looked quite tired and sleepy. Moreover, the early morning weather today was also quite cold, making the two of them seem even more lethargic. Roshan immediately came down and approached them. Zul also came down, to help carry the passengers' luggage.

'' Sir, Thank God. It just so happens that there is a car of my friend who is going to Baturaja. If you do not mind, the father and his mother can come with them, Roshan told the two passengers.

'' But what will this be?'' one of the passengers said he was worried.

'' God willing, sir, he's a good man. I dare to guarantee with my life, they will not be anything said Roshan who saw the concerns of both passengers.

Zul then approaches them to convince them that they will be safe to come with him. As Zul approached, the female passenger looked at Zul rather surprised.

'' Kang zul!'' the girl was a bit surprised.

When the girl said her name, Zulpun was surprised. He did not think that the girl knew him.

'' You know me, yes? have we met?'' ask Zul wonder.

'' I am a friend of Naila kang, from Tahfidzul Qur'an boarding school.'' said the girl.

'' You know him?'' ask the girl's parents.

'' Yes Father, he is the chairman of the dormitory son and his future husband mbak Naila, the babysitter of the boarding school where Tiara studied.'' replied the girl who is none other than Tiara with her father Syahroni sir.

'' Oh.ya already, if you know him, we go with his car.'' said Mr. Syahroni after finding out that Tiara knew Zul.

'' Oh. So this mbak, santrinya Abah Ubaid too huh? MasyaAllah.. turned out to be a gini coincidence huh?'' Roshan said in astonishment.

'' Emm. It turns out that we are both from the same pesantren!. This is also, senior alumni from there you know, his name is Kang Roshan, his friend Gus Alif his brother Naila.'' Zul introduces Roshan.

'' So, this father and mother, would not join the car with kang Zul.'' asked Roshan reassuring the two.

'' Yes, yes, no papa. We just go with him.'' said Mr. Syahroni.

After being sure that the car he will ride is a person he knows, they then headed for the car. Tiara and Pak Syahroni entered through the side door, and sat in the passenger seat, while Zul sat next to Alan who was driving.

'' Kang.. I nitip them huh? please deliver to the destination.'' said Roshan standing next to the driver's door and said to Alan.

'' Ready, insyaallah mandat kang Roshan I will do.'' replied Alan.

Roshan then gave the fare money from Mr. Shahroni and Tiara. But of course Alan refused.

'' Apaan kang Roshan this, I was even happy to be able to chat on the trip.'' said Alan pushed Roshan's hand that would give money to him.

'' But this is antum right!'' said Roshan who will still give the money.

'' Udah kang. save for the needs of Roshan kang aja.'' said Alan still refused.

'' Yes, yes, thank you so much, right? careful driving! good luck to the destination.'' said Roshan.

'' Yes, we are both, insyaallah.. Amiin, Alan replied and began to take the car to the trans-Sumatra toll gate, after greeting each other.

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