BETWEEN YOU AND HIM
The Part 33
Reyhan and Syifa arrived at the RT sir's house to coincide with the time of the Maghrib adhan. When Reyhan wants to knock on the door, it coincides with RT sir who will come out of his house because he wants to pray congregation in the mosque.
" Assalamu'alaikum, mr. RT." said Reyhan.
" Wa'alaikumsalam, Reyhan... God, Syifa. You're okay, right? You are happy to see you in such a good state" said Mr. RT a little surprised by the arrival of Syifa.
" Yes, sir. Thank God, Syifa is fine. Sorry, Syifa never stopped by here all this time" Syifa said.
" Yes, go inside first, I want to go to the mosque first. Come on Rey, we're congregating at the mosque" RT said.
" Yes, sir. Fa, I'll stay a minute, okay?"
" Yes, then Syifa went in first to find a mother inside." said Syifa.
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Now all gathered in the dining room after Isya's prayer'. Ms. RT provides a simple dinner but it tastes really good. After eating, they chatted on the terrace.
" Fa, why don't you come here again? You can stay here if you want." said RT.
" Thank you, ma. Syifa has a job, if you live here far later tansportasinya." replied Syifa.
" Oh yeah, your house is now occupied by someone else. He said it was sold by your uncle."
" Yes, mom. Reyhan told me about this. Let it go, I've been sincere about the house."
" You guys just stay here, nights like this it's hard to find a taxi" said Mr. RT.
" No need, sir. Sony's gonna pick us up" Reyhan said.
" Of course, you guys come here often if you make a pilgrimage to eat Syifa's parents."
" God willing, sir."
They didn't feel like they were chatting until nine at night. Syifa looks tired but still excited when exchanging stories with RT bu.
Sony has been with Ardan for a while. After a brief stale with the RT pack, they immediately leave because the day is getting late.
On the way, Syifa appeared to be leaning on Reyhan's shoulder. Ardan could only glance from the front view. Reyhan looked very attentive to Syifa.
" Mad, I'm tired. Can the rebahan be here?" whispered Syifa while patting Reyhan's lap.
" Can, baby. Just smile, sleep." Reyhan said gently.
In less than five minutes, Syifa was already asleep in Reyhan's lap. The man gently rubbed the top of his girl's head very gently. Ardan felt uncomfortable seeing the affection of his two best friends sitting in the back. Although Sony has previously explained about Syifa and Reyhan's relationship, but Ardan is still not willing if the girl he loves prefers his best friend.
In the car everything was silent like a statue. Only the sound of cars coming into their ears. Ardan still occasionally stole glances towards Reyhan and Syifa.
" Rey, are you gonna stay here?" ask Ardan.
" Don't know yet, Dan. Syifa still does not want to be left, I am also confused. My girl is getting spoiled longer." Reyhan complained.
" You're lucky to get Syifa, she's a good girl from a good family." said Ardan.
" She's also a stubborn and spoiled girl." - Sony.
The three of them laughed together until they did not feel they had reached Reyhan's residence. Gently Reyhan woke Syifa who was still asleep in his lap.
Ardan opened the door for Reyhan because Dyifa did not wake up. Slowly, Reyhan carried Syifa's body into the house after thanking her two best friends who had brought her home.
Reyhan went up to his room and laid his girl's body on the bed. Wanting to get away from Syifa, Reyhan accidentally takes the girl to his room. After putting on the blanket, Reyhan went to sleep on the sofa.
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" Mommy, wake up! In the morning, pray first." said Syifa.
" Athaghfirullah, it's morning, baby." said Reyhan with a hoarse voice typical of people waking up.
" It's five o'clock, Mom."
" Hmm... Have you prayed?"
" Already, Mas. It's going to the kitchen to make breakfast."
" What's good, huh? Mas kangen the same fried rice made by you." whispered Reyhan then moved to the bathroom.
" Eh.. How dumb? That's a burnt egg." said Mama Salma who was now standing next to him.
The startled Syifa hurriedly turned off her stove and raised an egg whose color had turned black.
" Athaghfirullah. I'm sorry, Ma. Syifa unintentionally made her eggs scorch." said Syifa felt guilty.
" Hahahaaa. don't apologize to mom, but the same egg that was burnt. Now the eggs are no longer beautiful like the fried ones. Or you deliberately let the egg not rival your beauty," teased Reyhan who saw Syifa feel guilty.
" This is you, Rey. Don't tempt Syifa!" moor mama Salma.
" Must think of me again?" whispered Reyhan.
"Go there! Later this beautiful egg is special for Reyhan mas." Syifa's murmur.
" Thank God! Eat a pretty egg." mama sneered with a mocking smile.
" Reyhan likes smooth white, Ma. Not the black and rough. Isn't that right, baby?" goda Reyhan grabs Syifa's arm.
" What the hell, Mas! Get out there, interrupt the work!" expel Syifa.
Instead of leaving, Reyhan hugged Syifa from behind so the girl screamed loudly.
" Maassa! Leasin!" shouts Syifa.
Syifa was very embarrassed by Reyhan's behavior especially in front of her parents. Syifa was really angry so he kept struggling. After being satisfied with teasing his future wife, Reyhan let go of his embrace.
Syifa looked at Reyhan full of anger then ran away from the kitchen just like that towards her room upstairs. Not long after the girl came back down with neat work clothes.
" Baby, Ma... Syifa left first huh?" pamit Syifa by kissing the back of her parents' hands while alternating.
" Fa, you don't have breakfast? Is it still morning?" ask mama Salma.
" Syifa isn't ready for the meeting at noon yet, Ma. Breakfast at the office." replied Syifa.
" Dear, did you take it?" Reyhan.
" Assalamu'alaikum" said Syifa ignoring Reyhan.
" Wa'alaikumsalam" replied papa and mama looking at each other.
Reyhan knew Syifa must still be angry with him because of the incident in the kitchen earlier. He immediately went to pursue Syifa who was already outside the house.
" Dear, wait!" exclaim Reyhan.
Syifa did not heed Reyhan's call at all until the man quickly grabbed the girl's arm to stop.
" You angry?" ask Reyhan.
Syifa remained silent and turned her face away from Reyhan's gaze. He didn't want to argue this early because it would have ruined his mood all day.
Syifa was about to get into her car but was blocked by Reyhan's body leaning against the car door.
" You can be mad at me, but don't shut up like this. Tell me what you want, honestly I never know what's in your heart. All this time I've been waiting for you to share a little of the burden that's in your heart. When are you going to shut up? Whatever I do will be of no use if you don't accept it" Reyhan said.
" I need some alone time, Mom. Tonight I will not go home" Syifa said.
" Not coming home? Whatchu mean?" sahut Reyhan did not understand.
" I want to find out what I really want in order to answer all your questions" Syifa said.
" No need to leave, tonight I'm going back to New York."
" Tonight? But, Mas. i_..."
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