CURTAINS OF THE PAST

DEPARTED

“Assalamu’alaikum.” Seru Toni and his family to Iffah and Ghali who have been seen waiting for their arrival on the terrace of the minimalist house of Iffah and his sister's residence.

“Wa’alaikumsalam.” Saut them almost simultaneously while smiling kindly.

Chellin and his grandmother Toni waved cheerfully from the car when they found Iffah was waiting for her arrival. And Iffah replied to their wishes so enthusiastically.

Ghali looked at the sight so moving in his eyes intently.

“Oh so this is your sister that Toni thought your husband was, Iffah?.” Said Bobi grinning and successfully make the face up to the ear of Toni reddened.

Ghali tried to hold back his laughter to mock Toni who had been prompted by Bobi's question to Iffah. And Toni just retorted by glaring her eyes.

“Yes, right Sir. He's Ghali, my sister.” Saut Iffah while introducing Ghali to his superiors in the office before being held by Toni.

Ghali greeted Bobi, Chellin and Granny Toni who were only in the car waiting for Iffah.

“You don't want to come, Ghali?.” Bibli with friendly.

“No Sir, thank you. Next time, my job really can't be left, Mr.” Saut Ghali.

“Oh, where do you work?.” Ask Bobi again.

“MIQNA’ MUSLIM Connections, Sir.” Answer Ghali.

“Wah the big convection.. Can apply for cooperation later tuh, Ton.” Bobi looks enthusiastic.

“Insya Allah om, we have just been planning that. Their work is clean and fast, the price is also affordable. Apparel inauguration tomorrow even take there yesterday.” Toni grabs with a spirit of ambition

Bobbi.

“Wah, fast motion is also you apparently.” Praise Bobi and be greeted with a proud grin from Toni.

“Ya already, Ghali. We leave first yes, do not forget to eat right, lift clothesline, clean house, and lock the door.” Toni Ledek.

“Huuu indeed I am a small child that must be said so.” Ghali was upset. “The father took care of my brother properly. Beware if brother Iffah why-why, I close the road.” Threatened him.

“Every boss, you take it easy. My wife-to-be is safe.” Toni's whisper embraces Ghali's neck.

“Toni.. Come on, you don't play Ghali on, son.” Chellin from the car. Ghali sneered towards Toni.

“Iya, Bi.” Toni Saut. He picked up Iffah's mini suitcase and stuffed it in the back trunk of his car.

“Ya already, Deck. Be careful at home. Brother leaves first.” Pamit Iffah while thrusting her right hand to be shaken by Ghali.

“Iya Brother, Brother also be careful there. Don't forget to tell Ghali yes.” Ghali escorts Iffah into a car that will take her brother and Toni's family away from there. “Be careful Grandma, Bi, Mr. Bobi.” He also did not forget to say hello back to Toni's family. They greeted him before Toni drove her car away from the minimalist home.

Ghali was still seen raising his right hand to wave the car away from his eyes.

He let out a heavy sigh and came back to smash it roughly.

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Although the Iffah is nothing to them, they do treat the Iffah as part of their family. Plus, Toni was so fond of the girl who at that time was hooded in bright peach.

“Ahem... Ahem..., Kok Bibi just realized there is another compaction?.” Those who were originally just silent, suddenly became excited due to Chellin's question. “Darling, you anyway. I told you, just wear white. Let us also compakan.”

Because of the new intent of Chellin's words, Iffah and Toni both look at their respective clothes. Toni who was driving immediately glanced at her front rearview mirror to see Iffah who was behind her. Deg,, again their views clashed with each other. Toni immediately brushed off her smile.

“Cieeee, there is a peep-peek ni.” Goda Bobi followed his wife's way.

Although it had been almost half the journey, they had not stopped flirting with the pair of young people who were in the car with them at that time. Bobi finally decided to sleep because of fatigue.

“If you are tired, wake up to Ton.” Pinta Bobi lay her head on the back of the car seat she was sitting in.

“Sip Om, Om sleep only first.” His eyes stay focused on driving.

“Offah, if you are tired. Sleep too, son. Aunt also dangkap.” Chellin whispered towards Iffah, as they sat among the sleeping Grandma.

“Iya Bi, Aunty sleep first.” The reply was half whispering.

Only those who still open their eyes, but they do not talk to each other.

Something was visible to Iffah's eyes, a companion of his past shadow flashed so quickly in his mind. He was holding his head which suddenly hurt at that moment.

“You okay?.” Toni, who accidentally saw Iffah's reaction, immediately softened her footing on the accelerator.

“Eh i-iya, I'm fine kok.” It was as if he had been caught for making a mistake.

Toni thrusts a drink at Iffah through her shoulder. “Number, you must be exhausted.”

“Still...” Say Iffah while taking mineral drink from Toni's hand.

After drinking it, Iffah rested her head and tried to close her eyes which began to wilt.

When the episodes of my life journey, I went through with my various behaviors. But I forgot, in which episode I started thinking about heaven with you. And I don't even know why it is so wise that my heart accepts your decision to be patient in this waiting.

Toni began to look straight ahead after she knew Iffah was really asleep behind her.

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