Black Heaven

Being a Lecturer,

Four years later ...

"Next week do not forget to prepare the material for the presentation of today's lessons," said a handsome lecturer, the owner of shady eyes.

The young lecturer was none other than Aji, after completing his S2 education in Egypt, now he chose to become a lecturer at Syarif Hidayatullah State Islamic University in the East Ciputat area, South Tangerang. For one year, Aji has been part of this famous campus.

Aji had worked in the East Java MUI office after returning from Egypt, but he resigned because his soul was not there, he prefers to be an educator so that the knowledge he got in Egypt is more useful.

Initially, Ummi Sarah forbade Aji to go to Tangerang, she was not satisfied to give up longing for Aji after two years and two months away from her youngest son. But after Kyai Yusuf gave understanding to his wife, finally Ummi Sarah allowed Aji to go to Tangerang.

"Mi, Aji nang Tangerang iku ora dulin. Iku arep ngamalne sains, wes ikhlasno ae ben ilmune benefits. Aji iku yo wes gede Mih, babahlah masi mrona-mrono, de'e ngkok will be by the science of maneh teko wong liyo, pasrahno ae marang Gusti Allah yoopo jange tangane Aji,"

(Mi, that Aji to Tangerang did not wander. The child will practice his knowledge, just let his knowledge benefit. Aji is already big, Mih, let it be even though he goes here and there, he will certainly get knowledge from others, just leave it to God how Aji's future will be,)

"Alright, then the lesson this time has been completed, you can leave the class," said Aji before leaving the class at one of the faculties of Islamic religious education on this campus.

Aji walks gallantly, although his body is not as burly as Hollywood artists but his charm can melt the hearts of students who become secret admirers on campus.

After passing through the campus corridor, Aji finally arrived at the lecturer's room. He swung a step towards his desk in the corner of the room, his smile continued to expand to greet all the lecturers in the room.

Aji threw herself in the chair, she took out a notebook from the black bag that always accompanied her if she went to campus. A charming smile rose from her lips as she stared at the 4R-sized photo tucked away in the notebook.

Portrait of a girl who was bowing her head with a thin smile as a decoration of her cute face. A girl who managed to fill the niche of Aji's heart all this time.

"I hope you still have the same feelings as before" Aji murmured in his heart.

It has been two years since Aji searched for the whereabouts of the girl in the portrait. After returning home from Egypt, Aji was very surprised to find out that the girl of his dreams was no longer in the boarding house. Aji had already searched the girl to her relatives' house but no one knew of the girl's whereabouts.

"May we be rediscovered, Ta. I've been looking for you, until your photo spread on social media, but until now there has been no bright spot." Aji muttered again while looking at her notebook.

Aji closed his notebook when someone called his name, a thin mustache man was already standing in front of Aji's desk, he was Farhan, one of the lecturers in the same Faculty as Aji.

"Sir Aji doesn't have any more hours?" ask Farhan.

"No sir, what is it?" Aji looked at the face of his partner.

"Obviously, I would like to invite Mr. Aji to coffee while looking for inspiration,"

The two young lecturers finally walked together to the campus cafeteria to just enjoy free time. Small talk was heard there, ranging from discussing college lessons to life lessons. Farhan often chatted casually with Aji, even Farhan often visited the young adult in his rented house not far from campus.

"Sir, don't you want to get married?" suddenly Farhan throws a question that leaves Aji stunned.

Aji was silent for a moment with both eyes fixed on Farhan, "Everyone must want to get married and have a happy family, Mr. Farhan." Aji smiled after that.

"Then what makes Pak Aji feel at home with solitude? not Pak Aji can choose the students who are in the boarding school," said Farhan.

Aji smiled again after hearing his colleague's words. Once again the shadow of the face of the girl who had been filling the recesses of her heart was again present in Aji's mind.

"It's not that easy, sir." Aji leaned her body on the chair, "I've made a choice, but I haven't found her until now" Aji said in a calm tone.

The conversation continued, this time Farhan shifted the subject, they were busy discussing work issues. Farhan invites Aji to work together to open a cafe in one of the city centers.

"By Mr. Farhan's idea, I agree, sir. But I could not make a decision before the permission of Abah and Ummi" Aji said after hearing an explanation from Farhan.

The serious chat had to stop when Aji's phone rang, Ninis' name written on the phone screen, making Aji frown because it is not usually Ninis call if there is nothing important.

"Well Ning, I'm going home tomorrow, don't throw away the letter" Aji said after a few minutes of talking to her brother.

Aji's feelings suddenly thumped uncontrollably after hearing from her brother until she was unaware that Farhan was looking at her question mark.

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