Allow the Heart to Choose

16.Just a dream

The night was so quiet, the wind continued to shake all the leaves that were still attached to the branches. Aisyah sat quietly alone under the big tree behind Pendopo. Sit on one of the swings hanging on the branch of the tree.

His eyes continued to look at the sky which presented the beauty in such a dazzling night, calming the heart of Aisyah who was feeling uneasy about the survival of all of her life destiny.

Aisyah was so in a dilemma, what should she do, whether she would take for granted the matchmaking from her Papa and sacrifice her own happiness, she said, or maybe he will reject the matchmaking and defy the orders of his parents. "I do not want to be a child of disobedience ". he said in a stifled voice.

The beautiful shadow that he had in Cairo had now disappeared. Her dreams and hopes now feel extinct and it can not be easy to grow back. The happiness that he felt would happen after coming home is now all gone.

Aisyah knows, Farel is a good man, devoutly religious, meek, caring and also loving. But all that seemed unacceptable to Aisha because her heart already belonged to someone else.

" Ashalamu'alaikum.. "

Aisyah turned her head to see who came there in these nights, "sister Farel." said Aisyah. " Wa-wa'alaikumsalam" Aisyah replied nervously.

Seen Farel develop his smile as Aisyah stared at him. The timid-looking smile that Farel gave me. "may I sit down? " ask Farel while asking for permission.

" Hm "answered Aisha. Aisyah looked back at the sky dodging her eye gaze with Farel, more precisely keeping her gaze from a person who was not her mahram. Yes, even though the engagement is just waiting for the day, but for Aisyah as long as it has not been said the pledge of ijab qobul distance must remain.

Farel looked nervous at this moment, sitting alone with Aisyah making her look like a dead flea. But unlike Aisyah, she looked ordinary and there was no nervousness at all, only when Farel came earlier was she nervous and now replaced with awkwardness only there.

" why haven't you slept? " ask Farel breaking the silence of the night.

" not sleepy yet "answered Aisyah flat and also very fast.

"hm...? in three days we're getting engaged, what do you think? whether you really accept it or you. "Farel's words stopped because Aisha interrupted him first.

" It will all happen as it should. If it is our destiny, it will happen easily. But if our destiny is different, then no matter how hard the effort will ever happen "Aisyah replied.

Farel. To understand the meaning of the word Aisha said. Everything is true, what will happen is according to destiny. But why did Aisyah say that and interrupted Farel's unfinished words saying, did Aisyah not want that to happen?, Farel's brain kept circling around looking for answers that he himself could not find.

" So, what kind of fate do you want? " ask Farel trying to look around.

" Everyone wants the best destiny, brother. Whether it was me or brother, everyone wanted it." said Aisyah and continued to look the other way even though she was talking to Farel.

" do....you want me as your destiny? " ask Farel.

Aisyah flinched, she could answer anything but what about this one question. Will Aisha say yes and lie to Farel, or will she say no and will hurt him. Aisha was so confused. With courage she glanced at Farel's face which was staring at her and waiting for an answer from her.

" We can only plan, Brother and others, God determines "Aisha replied after a moment of silence.

" you were right "Farel turned his face away from Aisyah and stared at the beauty of the night that witnessed the conversation between the two of them.

" I'm sorry, Brother. It's night, it's not good if anyone sees "Aisyah getting up to catch a glimpse of Farel's face so calm. " Assalamu'alaikum. "

" Wa'alaikumsalam's. Rest, it's very late" said Farel gave little attention to Aisyah.

" hm. " Aisyah nodded her head slowly before she actually left.

Farel continued to stare at Aisyah's increasingly distant back, "is she really the soulmate you created for me? am I not wrong. And isn't this too rushed? " ask Farel to himself.

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Rico slept so soundly in his deserted workshop. Although the workshop was closed, Rico did not go home and instead fell asleep there after running away from Felisha.

Gubrakk.......

Rico was stunned from his deep sleep, the sound of falling objects made him wake up. "what the hell? " with my eyes still soft-spoken Rico moved and walked over to check what had surprised her.

The not-so-large workshop was so quiet but why could there be objects placed firmly could fall just like that. Rico frowned, no wind no rain how could it?.

Rico did not want to think long, this has often happened especially if Rico fitting to be there, as if there was someone who had played the goods that were there. "most only a bully creature! " ripping Rico with his hands again justifies all the scattered equipment.

Finished with all that Rico stared at the cold clock hanging in front of the door, as soon as Rico patted his own eel," the plaque..... Astaghfirullah! it's one o'clock! Mother and Father must be confused looking for me. " Rico ran back in and washed his face and went home.

Fifteen minutes of Rico on the way, and now his bike has stopped at his house so small and simple. The house he bought from the money he made even until now the house has not paid off completely.

" do I have to wake Mother or father? " Rico looked confused, the night was very late there was no way he would knock on the door and would disturb the rest of his parents.

" an hour and a half later at dawn, I better wait for Mommy to wake up just "The chair from bamboo in front of the house becomes Rico's choice to wait, so you can wait, the chair was long and he could use it to relax his body.

Rico's eyes fell asleep again.

The dawn prayer was loud, but Rico had not opened his eyes.

The door slowly opened revealing the face of Susan who was so bright because she wanted to go to the mosque, and was followed by Marno behind her.

" Athaghfirullah. - the son! then he didn't come home last night? astaghfirullah's.. Daddyh. Look at this kid of yours? " sussan complained after seeing Rico lying on a chair in front of his house.

Marno just shook his head inexhaustibly, this only child was always acting unnatural from childhood. Rico used to go out at night for unclear reasons.

" is he starting to crunch again, Bun? " ask Marno with her shrunken forehead. Both of Rico's parents have absolutely no idea of the advantages Rico has, let alone Rico never tell all the events he experienced. "wake him up, Bun! tell him to pray dawn "the order of Marno.

Susan nodded, walking closer to Rico who was still asleep. Just as her hand was about to touch Rico's shoulder, Susan was shocked as Rico cried hysterically in her still closed eyes.

" Aisha!!... Aisyah!.. don't! nein! Don't take Aisyah away! nein! " cry Rico.

" attaghfirullah, Rico! " jolted Susan.

Marno who had been standing quietly became a panic follower and immediately woke Rico.

" Rico, Rico's up. Rico!" Marno seemed very worried whether what dreams Rico was experiencing. "Rican! "

" Rico.. wake up Rico." Susan said with her hands shaking Rico's body.

" AISHAH!!..... " Rico woke up and immediately sat with one hand raised and like he wanted to reach something.

"Rico, what are you dreaming about? " ask Susan curiously.

Rico's eyes were still staring blankly at the front with his hands still raised. Rit's heart was beating so fast as if he had run out of fear.

" Athaghfirullah" said Rico. Rico rubbed his face violently neutralizing all his "turned out to be just a dream, thank God. "

" riko. " Susan touched Rico's shoulder slowly, hoping to get an explanation of his dream just now.

Rico looked at Susan who was staring fixedly at him, and moved towards Marno who was also the same, "it's dawn, Bun? " ask Rico.

" yes, it's dawn. Why are you sleeping here? and what dream did you just get to kayak in pursuit of a ghost like that? " ask Susan.

" it's nothing, Bun. Rico clean up first, Bun. Afraid of missing dawn prayers. " Rico got up quickly and ran in leaving both of his parents still very curious.

" Aisha? who is it, Dad? " confused Susan.

" I don't know either, Bun. Later Mommy asked himself with Rico "

" Benere's father. " Susan was so enthusiastic in answering, he had to know who Aisyah was in Rico's dream just now.

While Rico who was already in the room continued to say Istighfar with a very agitated face.

" Athaghfirullah, hopefully all that just stops in the dream. Hope all that doesn't really happen to him." murmured Rico.

" it is better to pray so that my heart is calmer "

SERIATE.......

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