Accompany Me with Hijrah

AN END AND A BEGINNING

Zarra has been allowed home by doctors. Even so, he must remain in control and maintain his condition. He went back to his apartment with Fahri. At the apartment was waiting for Abi and Umi. They welcomed Zarra happily. Zarra was still walking slowly because she was still dizzy.

"Well, especially today, Umi brought rice kebeli specifically for Umi's grandchildren," said Umi while serving rice kebuli complete. Seeing kebeli rice complete with meat makes Zarra's stomach rumble. The delicious smell made Zarra impatient to enjoy it. Just as his hand was scooping the rice in front of him, his hand was prevented by Fahri.

"Bismillah first," said Fahri softly. Zarra smiled and nodded. After praying, Zarra fed a mouthful of rice and a piece of meat. It tastes so good on his tongue. Amidst their happiness, suddenly their apartment bell rang. Everybody look at each other. Fahri finally opened the door.

"Assalamu'alaikum" said a middle-aged woman. Beside him stood a man of roughly the same age. Fahri was stunned to see the two people knew Meisya was in front of him.

"Wa'alaikumsalam, Ma, Pa," Fahri replied still with a surprised face.

"You must be surprised by our arrival. Meisya told me your address," said Mama Meisya. Fahri.

"Please come in, Ma, Pa," said Fahri. The two of them came in and sat on the guest sofa. Umi, Abi and Zarra stood up to greet them. Umi and Abi sit in the chair next to Fahri. Zarra sat down near Fahri. Fahri clasped his hands tightly. Seeing that, both of Meisya's parents knew it was Zarra. Mama Meisya watched Zarra from head to toe.

"We are here to apologize for what Meisya did. We didn't know he was going to Cairo to go after you, Fahri. He doesn't know you're married. And indeed the incident with Meira has not been a year passed. We neglected to pay attention to Meisya's psychic condition before giving her permission to leave" said Papa Meisya. Fahri could only nod and sigh deeply. He doesn't know what to answer.

"Sorry Meisya, Fahri. She's just devastated by the loss of Meira and the news that you're married. He fell in love with you. Can...," Mama Meisya had not yet continued her words, Papa Meisya held his wife's hand and shook her head. Mama Meisya finally fell silent.

"Sorry, Ma. My love was for Meira. Meira is still in my memory. However, I have found a companion that I choose to accompany until the end of my life," Fahri replied politely. He confirmed his words by holding Zarra's hand lovingly. Papa Meisya nodded in understanding. Mama Meisya let out a long sigh and finally smiled.

"Alright, Fahri. We once again apologize for Meisha's actions. Today we brought Meisya back to Indonesia. This is a letter that Meisya left for you" said Mama Meisya. He handed the letter to Fahri. Fahri and Zarra looked at each other. Zarra nodded with a smile. Then both of Meisya's parents decided to leave because they had to go to the airport immediately.

After their deaths, Fahri and Zarra open Meisya's letter. The letter was only one sheet, the writing was neat.

Dear Fahri

Assalamu'alaikum

Today I am back in Indonesia. I didn't see you because my Papa and Mama banned me. He said you were busy. But I know they don't want me to make a fuss anymore. I'm sorry, Fahri. I've fallen in love with you. Forgive my blind love, which made you and Meira part ways. I just wanted to make amends to Meira by making you part of our family. But all that is impossible, right? Because I am unconscious with my own shortcomings.

Thank you Fahri for accepting me even as a friend and a temporary. Pray for my hijrah. Thank ye. Bye then. May Allah bless you and your little family

Wassalamu'alaikum

Fahri took a deep breath reading the letter. Zarra rubbed Fahri's back gently. They looked at each other and smiled. In their hearts they are grateful to be able to go through this problem well. All because of God's power. Then, Fahri kissed Zarra's forehead affectionately. He hoped everything would go well. God willing, his mind.

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Zarra was reading a book about the hadith interpretation that Fahri brought while leaning on his bed. Fahri who witnessed it was just a head bobble. He took the book gently.

"It's time to rest, honey. Take medicine first huh?" said Fahri while putting the book on the table. Zarra smiled at her husband's truly considerate behavior. He took Fahri's medicine. He held Fahri's hand.

"Which, if I allow you to marry Meisya, will you marry her?," asked Zarra with a fixed gaze on Fahri's eyes. Fahri was a little surprised by Zarra's question. Now, he turned around who was holding Zarra's hand.

"Ra, polygamy is not about the sincerity of a wife's heart. But also the readiness of a man's heart to be fair share. The polygamy's good purpose, Ra, is to connect the cord. If the husband cannot be fair, and the wife is not righteous', is not the relationship broken? If the friendship is broken, life is not calm either. Without your permission, if I wanted to, I could remarry. But it can be illegal because there is no age. That is, remarrying or polygamy must be based on strong reasons" explained Fahri. Zarra nodded in understanding with her husband's explanation. But that doesn't answer the question. He had opened his mouth to ask again, but Fahri seemed to know what his wife would say, so he continued his words.

"I'm a nobody, Ra. I can't do justice. I'm just Fahri, an ordinary man who can make his wife happy" Fahri said. Zarra looked at him deeply.

"What happens when you feel that you can be fair, you will marry again? Is there a possibility of polygamy?" asked Zarra again. Fahri smiled gently and shook his head.

"For me, there is one wife. I have promised you and myself to build a household with you, to make you happy, to accompany you to emigrate in the way of Allah. For me, you, Zarra, have enough for me," replied Fahri softly. Zarra shed her tears. He was moved, as sincere as that Fahri to him.

"Yes, Brother. I am grateful to meet my sister. Thank God for sending my brother to be my companion. Stay by my side. Not in front of me or behind me. We hijrah together. Lead me," said Zarra later. Fahri nodded with a smile. He hugged Zarra with affection. That night both were grateful for what had happened. In each heart promises to remain Istiqomah living a life together in the way of Allah. Ask Allah for guidance so that their households are safe, mawaddah and wa rahmah.

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