
The time of the thesis is getting closer. This really keeps Zarra busy. Luckily, at times like this, his mother came to accompany him. The paper will follow at graduation. Asyifa and Amira also helped him. As today, Zarra was rereading his presentation with the help of Ashifa, when Fahri came to visit Ashifa's house.
"Assalamu'alaikum" Fahri said.
"Wa'alaikumsalam" answered Zarra and Asyifa. "Amira and Humaira aren't coming, sister?" asked Zarra.
"No. I know you want to study here, if there are any of them, noisily" joked Fahri. Zarra chuckled lightly while shaking her head. "Where is it, Fa?" he asked Ashifa.
"To be in a while, Bang! I was waiting for Abah with Umi," replied Asyifa. Fahri nodded and immediately entered. Zarra watched the passing Fahri.
"Fa, Fahri is really cool until you get a scholarship to Cairo?" said Zarra suddenly. Asyifa smiled behind her veil. He realized that his best friend was interested in his cousin's brother. That's a sign that his plan with Amira succeeded.
It's been a long time, they want to introduce Zarra to Fahri. This is because Fahri is old enough to be married. Fahri's mother asked Abah to help find a mate for Fahri. And after deliberating, they agreed to introduce Fahri to Zarra. Starting from the meeting at the annual bazaar they arranged, but it turned out that it was God who brought them together accidentally. Then on a visit to the orphanage. Everything seems to be going according to plan. Allah is All-Good.
"By the way, the time at the annual bazaar you guys don't greet each other" murmured Zarra again. Asyifa laughed softly.
"It's okay. Because I don't hold on to him. Bang Fahri is a big pinter, Ra. College never paid, everything paid for. He is also kind and responsible. Yeah, because he lost his dad in college. Husna's husband also died, so he was responsible to all the women in his house. He was very affectionate with Humaira and willing to replace the father figure for the little girl," explained Asyifa. Zarra was silent to the Asyifa story about Fahri. In his heart appeared a curiosity towards the figure of Fahri. He wanted to know Fahri more deeply. But if Fahri will want to marry him who even just knows this right way of ablution. His mind kept floating.
"Well, this is his son still here" Abah's voice broke their daydream. Abah left the house followed by Umi Fatma and Fahri. He took a chair and sat down in front of Zarra and Ashifa.
"Son Zarra, Abah wants to ask Zarra. Right now Zarra is taking ta'aruf or is ta'aruf with someone?" asked Abah. Zarra.
"No, Bah. Nothing yet" replied Zarra. Abah smilingly glanced at Fahri who was standing next to his chair.
"So gini, Abah as Fahri's parents want to see your guardian or your father to propose or preach the Zarra sermon," Abah said. Zarra. He was both happy and surprised by his own hearing. Though he had just thought that there was no way Fahri would ask him, and now in a few minutes, he was even proposed by Fahri. The Greatest of Allah, with his power, turns back the hearts of men.
"So when did Abah get to see your father?" asked Abah again. Zarra was stunned from her daydream.
"Papa is currently in Banjarmasin. He will be here before graduation. But later tonight, Zarra will try to call Papa saying all this, " replied Zarra timidly. Abah nodded with a smile. His eyes turned to Fahri who had a happy smile.
"Well, Fahri has something to say?" asked Abah. Fahri. Abah let us sit. Fahri finally took a chair and sat down next to Abah.
"Zarra, I'd like to ask you. Do you really want to accept my proposal?" asked Fahri. Zarra smile.
"Sister, there's no reason for me to reject Fahri. But, can Zarra ask something from Kak Fahri?" Zarra asked. Fahri. Zarra also took a long breath. "Sister, Zarra asked Fahri to accompany Zarra to migrate in the way of Allah. With the religious knowledge that Kak Fahri has, I am sure that my brother will be a good priest. Zarra also asked, whatever Zarra's fault, and whatever Zarra's condition, never stay with Zarra. That's it, brother," said Zarra.
Zarra's request is more like a requirement. Zarra's terms are based on Fahri's ability. With his religious knowledge, of course Fahri will be able to guide him. Zarra's second condition is a form of trauma to his relationship with Malik. He imagined Kinar who had to lose a child and his chance to have children. He was afraid that Fahri would leave him if his condition was like that. However, Zarra was wrong. Fahri.
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Zarra got home before Maghrib. After bathing, praying maghrib, he continued to teach while waiting for Isya. His mother also noticed Zarra who was teaching in front of him. He saw his efficacious girl had now turned into his proud independent girl. Soon I will graduate college. It has not been 21 years since she gave birth to Zarra. He saw how happy the family was to welcome the birth of Zarra. Especially her husband, Papa Zarra. After giving birth to Zarra, she was unable to get pregnant again. The doctors said both were healthy. Thus, Zarra became their only princess.
"Mama," call Zarra softly. Mama was a little shaken. He saw that Zarra had finished teaching.
"Yes, son," replied Mama Zarra. Zarra looked confused about where to start her words from. "Why, Honey? Story, dong!," said Mama Zarra again. Zarra sighed.
"Ma, sorry before. His brother Asyifa spoke to Zarra" said Zarra. He did not dare look at his mother.
"Keep?," Mama Zarra waited for Zarra to continue her words. Zarra looked confused. Mama Zarra held her son's hand, trying to make him calm and confident to make her point.
"That's why Asyifa wants to see Papa. They want.mau.mau.meng khitbah Zarra," said Zarra stammering. Seeing his mother's shock, Zarra bowed. But a second later, Mama Zarra smiled. Her tears are melting.
"Mama? Mama is crying? Sorry, Ma. Abah said that Kak Fahri wanted to preach Zarra. Zarra had only known Kak Fahri a month ago, and he came from a good family under the upbringing of Abah, Ma. That's why Zarra received his proposal Kak Fahri," explained Zarra. She was afraid to hurt her mother's feelings. Mama Zarra laughed when she saw her son suddenly fluently tell her what happened. Mama Zarra wiped her tears still with her little laugh.
"Mama's okay, honey. Mama will talk to Papa. When is Abah coming?" asked Mama Zarra. Zarra smile.
"In the meantime, we're ta'aruf until graduation, Ma. After graduation, we will set the schedule again" replied Zarra. Mama Zarra nodded in a smile.
"Yes already, this isya adhan. Prayers used to keep us eating dinner huh?," said Mama Zarra. Zarra nodded with a smile.
"Thank you, Ma" said Zarra. Mama nodded and stroked her son's head lovingly. Then they stood up and immediately prayed Isha' with do'a and almost the same hope on the Almighty.
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