Canticles

60. Have already

After being away from the empty house where Fadlan cs had done jailangkung game, ustadz Mahdi stopped. Everyone stopped and looked at the Ustadz with questioning eyes.

" What's up Ustadz...?" ask Gama.

" It's not good tonight if we take these kids to the mosque. Worrying becomes the center of attention and makes them uncomfortable" said Ustadz Mahdi.

" But we still have to do the cleaning so that the bad influence of yeng spirits following them is completely lost." said Ustadz Akbar.

" We bring it to my house, '" said Ustadz Mahdi.

" What's wrong Mr. Ustadz. We have a lot of people" Komar said.

At that time Komar also carried Fadlan behind his body. It was done because Fadlan repeatedly tripped while walking earlier.

" No problem..," said Ustadz Mahdi quickly.

" Ok if that's it. We go to the house of Ustadz Mahdi now," said Ustadz Akbar, who is taken by everyone.

Then they walk casually while continuing to recite because that is the order of Ustadz Akbar.

When they arrived at the house of Ustadz Mahdi they were greeted by Aisyah. The girl was surprised to see the arrival of many people.

" Assalamualaikum.., "greet ustadz Mahdi and all together.

" Alaikumsalam, what's wrong Abi. Why is Abi being ushered in by so many people, is Abi sick ?. Then why are they swept and carried everything...?" ask Aisyah worriedly.

" Duh, Abi was confused to answer the question which used to be. Abis your question is a lot of.", said Ustadz Mahdi.

" I'm sorry Abi, I'm going to panic.." said Aisyah.

" Next Abi ulainin. Now please prepare a treat for our guests Yes son..," pinta ustadz Mahdi.

" Yes Bi..," said Aisyah as she opened the door wide and rushed into the house.

Ustadz Mahdi invited all his guests into the house. Ustadz Akbar seemed to walk to the side of the house for ablution, after which he entered the house and asked everyone to abode.

" Now all ablution yes, we do congregational sunah prayers here. Let us pray for the two spirits who disturb you to be at peace with God" said Ustadz Akbar.

" Well Ustadz...!" sahut Fadlan cs.

Then Fadlan and his friends took turns ablution. Rex and Gama also took ablution after everything was finished ablution.

When returning to the house looks a carpet spread out in the living room. Apparently ustadz Mahdi has prepared a place for them to perform congregational prayer.

Then Ustadz Akbar asked ustadz Mahdi to pray but the host refused.

" You're the one who started out as you also have to finish the Bar..," said Ustadz Mahdi with a knotty smile.

" Kok looks like a dangdut song by Mr. Ustadz. Which lyrics You start You end.., You promise me you're the one who denies." interrupted Rex while singing to make everyone laugh.

" Why did you memorize that song Rex...?" ask Gama in between his laughter.

" Kan in the refugee camp many who sing while playing guitar to entertain themselves Gam. One of them is that song. So often heard the song until I memorized it." Rex said with a laugh.

Rex's words made the two ustadz laugh. Afterwards ustadz Mahdi ended their jokes and returned to talking seriously.

" It was quite his laugh. We will continue the laugh later. Now we focus on praying the congregation. Please Ustadz Akbar..," said Ustadz Mahdi.

" Both Ustadz..," said Ustadz Akbar with reverence.

Then the prayer of the congregation was done. Ustadz Akbar who prayed as well as leading the prayer to deliver the spirit that disturbed Fadlan cs to the day of Allah.

After finishing praying Fadlan cs also kissed the back of everyone's hands with reverence. Even Fadlan and Emir embraced Rex while shaking hands with him.

" Thank you Bang..," said Fadlan as she hugged Rex tightly.

" All together. Promise don't play jailangkung or anything like that anymore huh..," Rex said as he patted Fadlan's back gently.

The Emir did the same thing and Rex whispered something into the Emir's ear to make the teenager's face red.

" So sure it will be difficult for you to escape the pseudo pleasure that was once loved by these subtle creatures. But God willing, by fasting and teaching you will be able to control everything. If you can't stand it, you'd better get married. Gapapa married young, it's better than you snack or raise a child without halal ties.", said Rex.

" Yes Bang, thank you for ngingetin I..," said the Emir with teary eyes.

" Together, " said Rex with a smile.

After the procession of greetings ended, Aisyah entered while carrying a large tray containing warm drinks. Seeing her a little hassle Rex and Gama also intervened to help.

" There is still nothing else to take out the Shah...?" ask Gama.

" No Mas..," said Aisyah while handing over two jars of snacks to Gama.

" Ok, thank you, yes" said Gama with a smile.

" Tama Mas..," said Aisyah smiling back.

Seeing Gama's interaction with his daughter, Ustadz Mahdi smiled happily. Rex looked at Gama with a suspicious look.

" It's beautiful, Gam..," said Rex, grabbing a cup of coffee from the table.

" Who...?" tanya Gama did not understand.

" Aisha, time Lo..," said Rex quickly.

" O Aisha. Yes it is beautiful. That's why many people like it, isn't it...?" ask Gama relax.

" Encluding Lo, so Lo modusin he daritadi..," said Rex quickly.

" Oh that's minus I'm Rex..," said Gama.

" How can. Not that Lo is always in the first row in the business of luring girls...?" ask Rex in disbelief.

" It was then, but now it is different..," said Gama quickly.

" Oh yeah, why ?. Don't-don't-don't you already have a new betrothed.." guess Rex.

" right. He is special and different from the others. I hope a lot with him, if I can even marry him and have a lot of children to live my life and color.", said Gama with a meaningful smile.

Gama's answer made Rex look at his face and then look at his friend's face carefully.

" Lo seriously Gam...?" ask Rex.

" Bang...!" sahut Gama.

" I'm so horrified, yeah," said Rex, throwing his eyes off the other direction.

" Don't think about Rex, ntar Lo even wants to. Better to find a candidate for a companion for yourself Lo. Don't be a girlfriend candidate, it's not suitable with a guy of our age. Find the wife more precisely," said Gama with a serious facial mimic.

" By the way Lo. Do you have a candidate...?" ask Rex.

" I've said yes, how the hell Lo. Not listening...?!" tanya Gama started to rise.

" I'm not serious about Lo.." said Rex while scratching his nape.

" Seriously," said Gama and sipped his coffee quickly.

Rex looked at Gama with a look of disbelief as he felt he was missing something. Not that they were open to each other all this time. But why did he not know anything about the prospective companion that Gama meant earlier ?.

Rex's mind still continues to spin to guess who the woman who is close to Gama at this time, while Gama actually seems fun talking to the Emir.

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