Ana Uhibbuka Fillah (Series Loves You In Silence 2 )
24. Afrah (Faras Travel)
2 Weeks later.
I put on my khimar and veil neatly after an hour ago I sent Fara a short message that I needed to be with her.
I'm done with everything, making sure that all my letters are neatly covered. I finally got out of my room.
"Where are you going?"
I stopped my steps as Mother rebuked me who had just come from the kitchen with a snack for me. Rainbow Cupcake.
"Afrah wants permission next to Bun."
"Fara's place?"
I'm nodding. "Em, yes Bun."
"Well? Any need? Why not just use your phone?"
"Sorry Bun. Can't."
"You guys are okay, right?"
Instantly I fell silent. Am I really okay? If I can be honest, since Mr. Fikri came to propose to me my communication with Fara is reduced.
Is she okay?
"Afrah wants to go to Fara Bun's place. All visit her house."
"All right then. Ah wait.."
Mother passed into the kitchen and prepared something in the box of food containers. Only 3 minutes after that Mother walked towards me.
"It's rainbow cupcakes. Give Fara and her family home. Titip greetings from Mother for her Mama Fara. Youunderstand?"
"Yes Bun. Afrah was next. Asalamualaikum."
"Wa'alaikumussalam."
I immediately got out of the house and walked in the courtyard to head for Fara's house. I was also standing in front of the gate. I saw Aunt Yasmin, Mama Fara who was watering flowers in the yard of her house.
"Asalamualaikum. Auntie."
"Wa'alaikumussalam's chat. Oh Afrah's? Here to come in."
I just nodded and did not forget to kiss the back of his hand.
"Sorry Auntie, does Fara exist?"
"Oh Fara-ah that's him."
We also turned to the door. Oh my God, I was surprised. I saw Fara was tidy. In his hand was a bag and a suitcase preparing to leave. But where is Fara going?
"Eh there's Afrah.."
With a smile, Fara took off the handle of the suitcase and walked towards me.
"What do you need?"
Instantly I was confused. "Em me-"
"Come here, let's talk inside. There's still 5 minutes. Ah then I cancel first my intention to call the taxi online."
Fara casually pulled my wrist and took me inside the house. Fara told me to sit in the living room even with good Fara to go to the kitchen just to make me a drink.
Fara is so. Even though I was just a next-door neighbor, he always thought of me as a special guest to him.
At first I hesitated and for me Fara did not have to bother. Fara came out of the kitchen and brought a tray of warm tea.
"More. Warm tea. Drink it Af. Relax, no need to hesitate. Consider it family."
I could only shut up and nod clumsily. Fara served it in front of me and I did not forget to give Mother's order food box to Fara.
"Oh yeah, what's needed Af? Fortunately, I haven't been to the airport."
"Em, where's Fara going?"
"I'm going to Switzerland."
I'm appalled. "Switzerland? Far away."
Fara nodded. Fara sipped her warm tea. His face was as usual, cheerful and full of smiles.
"There are more promising jobs with a large income there."
"Then..what about your job at Mr. Fikri's place?"
Fara smiled at me. "It's about easy. No need to worry. I've resigned. It just so happens that my brother is in Switzerland."
"So, Papa and Mama are you gonna stay here?"
Fara nodded. "Yes Af. Oh yeah, congratulations. Soon to get married. Cieee. future wife."
I just laughed blandly. As a matter of fact that I'm actually being awkward if Fara talks about marriage.
Instantly I fell silent. I looked at Fara's goal. I tried to find out if there was any sadness and disappointment that he felt when he knew Mr. Fikri would marry me.
"Male.."
"Yes?"
"I came here. um I wanted to ask you something."
"What?"
"Sir Fikri."
We were silent for a moment too. I saw Fara now playing the tip of her hijab. The smile on his face slowly faded away. Instantly I was in the recesses of guilt. I even lowered my face.
"I'm sorry Fara. By Allah I do not intend to take Mr. Fikri from you. I-"
Fara chuckles amusedly. I looked up at him. "Yes Allah Af. You are funny. Relax Afrah relax.."
"I told you from the beginning with Fikri. I don't force her desires against my feelings Af. The parents did introduce us to each other, but that doesn't mean we'll feel right?"
Then I fell silent. Fara was right. But still the guilt in my heart was so pronounced since Mr. Fikri proposed to me. I just didn't get Fara hurt. That'sthat's all.
"Already Af. Don't think about it. Fikri and I are just friends. I'm doing fine. Really deh. Oh my goodness!"
Fara patted her eel and passed it into her room. I just frowned in confusion. 2 minutes later Fara came back out and brought the goddybag containing a parcel that had been wrapped in neat wrapping paper.
"Nih. has you. Wedding gift! Last night I just bought it with Mama."
I shook my head quickly. "O Allah Fara, you need not bother. Especially Aunt tofu-"
"Hush quiet! Take it."
Without being able to do anything I just received the goddybag and then Fara went around the living room table just to hug me tightly. I also returned a warm hug from Fara.
"Don't think a no-no Af. Mama already knows. Last night we met at one of the family restaurants with Ms. Ayu. Ayu's mother explained everything. About that proposal. Your wedding is 2 weeks away, right?
"But Fara-"
"And neither did Mama bother about all this. Mama said, whoever Fikri chooses, that is his right and desire."
Fara let go of our embrace. With her gentle gaze Fara looked at me while holding both of my shoulders.
"It is important that you are happy. You should smile on your wedding day. Mr. Fikri was apparently just moved on from his future wife in the past. I hope you can make Mr. Fikri's heart fall in love with you Af."
"Does he have a bad mass Far? You know where it's coming from?"
Fara rewinded her steps. "Looks like. I knew that when I went to his study, I saw a picture of his late wife-to-be. The photo is still there. The man is beautiful, God willing."
"But I don't know everything Af. Can't I ask him all that? I'm a nobody to him. I'm sure, with love, you'll be able to make Fikri fall for you."
Without Fara noticing, both of my cheeks blushed red. From Fara I know under Mr. Fikri once loved someone in the past.
"Said Ayu's mother, Fikri also told you to stop working at the restaurant to prepare for your wedding right?"
I'm nodding. "Yes Fara. You're right."
Fara checked the clock on her wrist. "Well, it's time for me to leave in 2 hours."
I didn't say much other than hugging Fara tightly. A friend who has been so kind and understanding all along. Fara's departure made me feel lost.
Fara chuckles amusedly. "Favor Afrah. I hope we'll keep in touch despite the country and time differences being a barrier to our friendship."
"God willing. You take good care of yourself. Pray for me, hope the wedding goes well. Again I'm sorry for you."
"Aamiinu. Hopefully smoothly. I told you Mama and I were okay."
We finally let go of the embrace. I drove Fara's departure to the front of the gate. We talked a little while waiting for the Fara online taxi service to arrive.
I looked at Aunt Yasmin who was now hugging her daughter tightly. Why my eyes suddenly tear up.
Fara is very good. May God bring together a man who is as good as Fara. Then the online taxi arrived. Fara has entered the car. I waved to her until Fara's departure made me fall silent.
Fara's right. I should be happy. And I promise I will be a good wife to Mr. Fikri so that Mr. Fikri can fall in love with me after all I know that he once loved someone in the past. Who is that.
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