The Three Chosen
112. Pass Pesantren
School graduation day arrives. Iyaz and Izar also went through the graduation process after studying for six years in the pesantren. Iyaz was declared the best graduate while Izar was included in the top ten students with the best ranking.
Iyaz and Izar were happy and seemed enthusiastic about welcoming the graduation day. Although Izar is not as good as his twin brother, but all santri still gave a thumbs up for his second achievement during the pesantren.
“ Congratulations Yes Yaz, you are the best graduate in our generation.” said one santri while extending his hand.
“ Yes thank you...,” said Iyaz while smiling to welcome the outstretched hand of his friend.
“ Congratulations to you too Yes Zar. You guys are great..,” praise other santri while greeting Iyaz and Izar alternately.
“ Thanks...,” say Iyaz and Izar together.
Iyaz and Izar continued to receive congratulations from the santri before they gathered in the hall to attend the graduation. Afterwards all the santri sat scattered at various points while waiting for the arrival of their respective families. While Iyaz and Izar are in the room to continue packing their personal belongings because since yesterday they have not finished packing. They are always disturbed by the arrival of fellow students who congratulate them after the announcement of the best santri was announced in the school mading.
“ What time do you and your Mom come Yaz..?” ask Izar.
“ They are again on the road he said, maybe half an hour until.
“ Ga feels yes Yaz, We already want to pass aja..,” said Izar with a smile.
“ Yes...,” say Yes with a smile.
The two were still packing when one of the students reported that their families had come. Iyaz and Izar smiled and rushed out to welcome the arrival of his parents. It's always like that. Their attitude is still the same as it used to be, always run to welcome the presence of their families because for Iyaz and Izar their families are the most important people in their lives.
On the terrace of the mosque seen Faiq, Shera and Hanako stand while talking warmly with Ustadz Hamzah. Hanako who first saw the arrival of the twins also saw a big smile while stretching out her hands.
“ Hey ugly, how are you. Congratulations on graduating as the best student.” said Hanako.
If usually Iyaz and Izar would protest with Hanako's call, but this time they just smiled and hugged Hanako tightly. They hugged each other as if they had not seen each other for a long time.
“ Um, enough hugs.”, said Shera as she cleared her throat to try to resuscitate the three people before her.
Hanako, Iyaz and Izar laughed and hugged Shera together to make Shera surprised but a moment later laughed. Faiq and Ustadz Hamzah also laughed to see their attitude.
“ Please Mas Faiq, I went to the hall first to check the preparation for graduation..,” said ustadz Hamzah with a smile.
“ Well Mr. Ustadz, thank you..,” said Faiq with a smile and then turned to his family.
Iyaz and Izar broke his arms and hugged Faiq.
“ Father...,” call Iyaz and Izar together.
“ Yes Nak. I'm proud of you for trying to be the best. Thanks yes Kids...,” said Faiq
while rubbing the backs of Iyaz and Izar.
“ Equally Well...,” sahut Iyaz and Izar together.
Shera and Hanako looked at each other and smiled seeing Faiq and her two children hugging each other like that.
The three looked more like three adult males hugging each other than the father and two children. Because the height of Iyaz and Izar is now the same as Faiq. Paras both handsome with sharp nose and eyes as sharp as an eagle makes them very admired by everyone.
The difference between the two is only skin color. Izar has slightly darker skin than Iyaz. Possibly
it was a form of God's love for Faiq and Shera. Because Iyaz has a skin color similar to the skin of the mother, while Izar has the same skin color as Faiq. And that makes them both easy to recognize even if they are twins.
“ So just gini aja nih your graduation..?” ask Hanako.
“ You mean what the hell is Ci..?” tanya Iyaz did not understand.
“ I mean, which girl has made you guys not sleep well. What's his name..?” ask Hanako.
Hearing Hanako's words made Iyaz and Izar's faces meet red. The two immediately pulled Hanako's hand away from her parents. Faiq and Shera just laughed and chose to enter the hall with the other guardians.
“ Ihhh, last dong. Where are you taking me anyway..?” hanako asked as she tried to break away from the grasp of Iyaz and Izar's hands.
“ Don't talk rich it dong Ci..,” said Iyaz.
“ Why, can't you, shame.?” goda Hanako while smiling.
“ Is not Ci. Ntar dikirain Father of Our Mother here is not serious about learning and just spread the charm of the same girls..,” said Izar to make Hanako round her eyes.
“ Yes..., “ say Iyaz and Izar together while staring fixed Hanako.
“ You guys are so narcissistic anyway. Who is fascinated by you..?” hanako asked with a laugh so amused that Iyaz and Izar misbehaved.
“ Lho We are quite interesting..,” sahut Izar relaxed.
“ If you spread the charm anyway I believe, but if Iyaz kayanga is not possible..,” said Hanako while shaking her head.
“ Uh, briefly. You mean what is Ci...?” ask Izar.
“ Think for yourself...,” Hanako said as she passed.
Izar seems annoyed and prepares to pursue Hanako but is prevented by Iyaz who seems to laugh while embracing Izar's body from behind.
“ Do not need to be pursued..,” said Iyaz in between his laughter.
“ Lepasin Yaz. I know what he means, he must accuse me of often being the same as girls so my grades are not as good as yours.
“ Ngapain was heard anyway. You will know if Cici is nosy and deliberately rich talk that let you get angry. Uh, you're actually a fishing rod.” said Iyaz with a laugh.
Izar flinched in surprise then looked at his laughing twin. Then Izar laughs while scratching his head that is not itchy because he is aware of being bullied by Hanako.
“ How...?” ask Yes while releasing his embrace.
“ Yes, I understand...,” Izar said shyly.
“ Yes, now we are ready. Soon the graduation event will start right..,” invite Iyaz while stepping towards the room.
Izar also followed his twin to prepare to change clothes with boarding uniforms. Shortly thereafter
the two had changed clothes and stepped towards the hall. But suddenly a voice called out to Iyaz and Izar to make the two turn towards the source of the voice.
“ Yes..., Izar..!” call a voice.
In the doorway Neta stood waving her hands. Next to him, the father stood smiling. Iyaz and Izar stared at each other for a moment then smiled and rushed to Neta and her father who was a taekwondo teacher in the pesantren.
“ Neta, You hijab..?” tanya Iyaz can't believe it.
“ More learn hijab. How about, beautiful ga...?” ask Neta.
“ Beautiful...,” say Iyaz and Izar together to make Bayan laugh to hear the praise of Iyaz and Izar to
that youngest kid.
The sound of Bayan's laughter resuscitated Iyaz and Izar. The two rushed to kiss the back of Bayan's hand solemnly as a form of respect for the teacher.
“ Assalamualaikum Sabeum..,” says Iyaz and Izar together.
“ Wa alaikumsalam Children. Congratulations yes, I heard you guys got the highest rating..” Bayan said.
“ It is Yes, if I only enter the top ten only Kok Sabeum..,” Izar said shyly.
“ Alhamdulillah.., that's also a feat, son. Surely your parents are proud to have your rich Son.” Bayan said as he patted Izar on the shoulder.
“ Aamiin. Oh yes, please enter Sabeum. There his guest table...,” said Izar while directing Bayan and Neta.
towards hall.
“ Ok, We first yes...,” said Bayan while writhing Neta's hand to follow him into the hall.
Neta waved her hand with a laugh until it made Iyaz and Izar shake their heads. Although
wearing a robe and hijab, yet Neta's way of walking still looks dashing like a man.
“ Tomboy base...,” murmured Izar while laughing followed by Iyaz.
Then Iyaz and Izar stepped slowly and joined the other students to attend the graduation process in the hall.
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