Devotion of Love

Jamaican Prayer

"Sit down Hafidz, auntie will get you a towel and a change of clothes. You will be cleaning up in the guest room. Aunty think you haven't prayed magrib!" Tika said, Hafidz nodded slowly. Hafidz's disdain grew bigger on Tika.

His courage when asking for permission to talk to Hanna at the airport earlier. Instantly disappeared when now he had to face again with Tika. Now Hafidz realized, a quiet private Tika was full of tenderness. His wise attitude was able to shut Hanna's mouth. Tika easily gives understanding to Hanna. Without coercion or scuffles, all Tika said affectionately.

The gentle attitude of a mother that is not easily understood by others. Hafidz didn't see Tika's tough attitude. Instead Tika looks to believe in Tika. There is a sense where Tika always gives understanding. The decision is in Hanna's hands. Hafidz saw how easily Tika ended her heartbreak. Arkan's words are correct about Tika, because of the figure of Tika that makes Hanna not wrinkled. Not by force, but by affection can never be given to others. Tika gives an easy understanding to understand Hanna. Defeat Hanna's cold and hard attitude that is not easily conquered.

"Thank you!" Hafidz said, Tika winked. The answer he gave to Hafidz's words.

Tika never wanted to interfere with Hafidz and Hanna's relationship. But all that changed, when Hafidz came to him. Saying all the feelings he had in his heart. Delivering the contents of Hanna's letter telling her love. So Tika believes that there is a sense, but there are differences of opinion that are not spoken. Tika promises to meet Hafidz with Hanna. But the decision is entirely in Hanna's hands. Tika won't interfere.

"Hafidz, she's my wife. Don't you dare tease her!" Sahut Agam seduces.

Hafidz was embarrassed. Without him noticing, Agam was observing him from earlier. Agam seduces Hafidz without shame. Though the word of Agam is only a joke. Religion knows clearly, no one can make Tika turn away from her. Since long ago until now, Tika has always grasped tightly his love.

"Mas Agam, my words at the airport are still valid!" Tika said coldly, while walking into the house.

Agam gulps his saliva roughly, as Tika recalls the punishment Tika said at the airport. Agam and Tika are two different personalities. But their love is the same and sincere, there is no compulsion that makes them united. Instead sincerity is the basis of his second love. Sincerity that has remained everlasting for dozens of years.

"I'm kidding!" Shouted Agam, Tika did not care.

He kept walking into the house. Hanna walked closer towards Agam. Hanna blinked both her eyes teasing Agam. It was as if Hanna was mocking Agam. Hanna made Agam not wrinkle with her cynical look. Hafidz silently looked and felt the warmth of the Hanna family. A family full of understanding and freedom. But still with full responsibility.

"Father, get ready to sleep by yourself!" Whispering Hanna, Agam turned his head in great annoyance.

Sontak Hanna ran away. He was afraid to deal with his father. Moreover, all of it had to do with Tika. Hanna teases Agam, just wanting to make a cheerful atmosphere. Hanna always livened up the atmosphere with her innocence. Hanna's joy is a voice that is always missed in this house. Unlike Arkan who is always firm. There is never a word of joke, Arkan is always firm in every word. Arkan isn't that big of me. Arkan is very warm. Especially when dealing with Aura.

"Hanna!" Shouted Agam.

"Sorry, joke!" Hanna said loudly, sticking out her tongue.

Hanna was like a little kid making fun of her friend. Hanna's silly behavior did not escape Hafidz's gaze. Without feeling awkward Hanna did all that. He forgot about Hafidz beside Agam. But Hanna is still the cheerful Hanna. He was always what he was? His attitude reflected his innocence. With nothing engineered or intentionally covered. Hanna always what is with the limits? Tika or Agam never forbade Hanna to behave like that. As long as Hanna's attitude is accountable.

"Gud!" Hanna said, closing her mouth. When he regained consciousness, Hafidz was watching him.

Without looking at Hafidz, Hanna ran into her room. Leaving behind the pensive Hafidz stared warmly at Hanna. Hafidz's gaze towards her, made Hanna realize her attitude was outrageous. Hanna was embarrassed to act like a child. Hanna never cared about other people's opinions. But Hafidz's opinion seems to be good for him. Maybe Hanna didn't want to see Hafidz feel uncomfortable being next to her. Hanna seemed to keep her attitude when she was beside Hafidz.

"This cheerfulness and innocence, the reason I love exists. So don't ever change just for the sake of keeping my pride. I'm happy to see your cherry laugh. Your voice sounded like a beautiful melody in my heart. I won't let your laughter disappear. The cheerful Hanna will remain that way. Without change and promise, because I love you with difference not sincerity!" Inner Hafidz while looking at Hanna's back away.

"Hanna looks like Tika, she has such a special heart. Until we men cannot turn away from them. But one thing you should know. Their hearts are hard, not easy to soften. Once they decide, it will be very difficult to change it!" Whispering Agam, Hafidz turned to look at Agam.

At first glance Hafidz felt an unusual fear. Agam's words scared him of doing the wrong thing. Until he lost Hanna. Hafidz felt uneasy, had he really made a mistake? The nature that Agam said, made Hafidz remember the separation of Agam and Tika. For years they hurt each other. All because of a misunderstanding that made Tika firmly choose.

"I mean by Agam!"

"You'll understand later. It's too early if you understand it now. It took me years, to understand how much Tika's love meant to me!" Agam said, while patting Hafidz's shoulder slowly.

Agam left Hafidz in silence. Hafidz tried to calm his uneasy heart. Agam's short, real words made Hafid anxious. It's not that Hafidz is afraid of hurting Hanna. But the difference between them is still clear. Hafidz didn't want Hanna to decide to stay away. When she was so scared of losing Hanna. Just be with Hanna, Hafidz's current life goal.

"Hanna is special!" Hafidz said almost inaudibly.

Agam nodded in agreement with Hafidz's words. In his footsteps he heard Hafidz's words. In his heart Agam was proud of Hafidz. He holds his love for Hanna. Despite the rejection he always received. Hafidz is like his firm loving self. But never did Agam hope. Hafidz will make the same mistake as him. He had to lose the family he loved. In order to take care of the family who accompanied him all this time.

Hafidz lowered his head weakly, he was afraid that he would talk to Hanna. Not without reason, Hafidz is afraid of mispronouncing. So she had to separate back from Hanna. When he asked Tika for permission. There was such a great confidence in his heart. But when he spoke to Agam. That belief faded, replaced by a huge sense of uneasiness.

"Sir Hafidz, please drink!" Said Aura kindly, while putting a cup of coffee.

Aura put down a glass of warm milk for Agam. Sontak Hafidz looked up in shock. He was unaware of Aura's arrival. Hafidz's daydreams were scattered, when it appeared that Aura was in front of him. The woman who once troubled her night by faith. But he could never make her happy. Happy when you see Hanna's cheerful and innocent smile.

Hafidz saw Aura, the veiled girl who almost became his wife. Hafidz looked at the happy light in both of Aura's eyes. It is real without anyone being able to deny it. Hafidz begins to feel the real warmth of the Hanna family. A family led by Agam. But centered on Tika, a calm woman full of gentleness. The figure that became the life benchmark of Arkan and Hanna.

"Thank you!" Hafidz said, Aura nodded in agreement with Hafidz.

"Hafidz, look what my son-in-law did. You made a cup of coffee. I have a glass of milk. Nothing yet you've made me oppressed!" Agam said softly, Aura could only bow to hear Agam's words.

Agam left Hafidz just to pick up something. In fact, Hafidz has become a prospective dream daughter-in-law who managed to get the sympathy of Agam and Hanna.

Aura knew the true character of Agam, always joking in contrast to Arkan who was always silent. Moreover, the words of Agam are not true. Since Agam was sick, Arkan banned everyone including Aura. Make a cup of coffee or tea, only milk or warm water that can be drunk Agam. It also has strict limits and controls from Arkan.

"Dear aura, you pray with us or wait for Arkan. All mama's asking for help, help Hanna get ready!" Tika lirih.

"I pray with you. Arkan's brother might be stuck in traffic!" Aura said politely, Tika nodded as she stroked Aura's head.

Showing how real affection for Aura his first son-in-law. Aura walked inside. He has to help Hanna get ready. Perhaps tonight, the beginning of this great family prays in the same place. The arrival of Hafidz made everyone come together into one. Declaring Hanna and Hafidz was the reason behind the gathering of this family.

"Hafidz, this is Arkan's towel and change of clothes. This clothes is still new, aunty also asked permission from Arkan. Clean yourself up in the guest room, then we pray together!" Tika said firmly, Hafidz took the goods given by Tika. With a smile, Hafidz confirmed Tika's words.

Agam stood right beside Tika, staring at the strapping back of Hafidz who was walking away. Agam saw the calmness of Tika that made Hafidz not restless.

"Why remain silent? Mas Agam does not want to pray together!" Tika said, Agam turned his head while nodding slowly.

"But you only prepared for Hafidz!" Agam whined, Tika shook her head in disbelief. Tika walked away, as if not caring what Agam said.

"Darling!"

"I've prepared everything in my room. There is no way I could have given anyone else first. My husband remains first and foremost!" Sahut Tika loudly, then walked towards the small mosque in his house.

Tika decided to immediately move away from Agam. Tika does not want the wudhunya void, because of the attitude of Agam who always wants to make out. Tika is seen entering the mushola. He prepared all the prayer equipment for everyone. Agam was forced to go up to his room. When he saw Tika had entered the mushola.

"Assalammualaikum!"

"Waalaikumsalam, you've come home!" Tika said, Arkan nodded.

"Mama will pray here!"

"Yes, we will pray with Hafidz. You can pray in the room with Aura!" Tika said, Arkan shook his head weakly.

"I pray with you, but don't tell me I've come. Hafidz did not want to be a priest. Tonight, let Hafidz lead the prayer!"

"Why?" Sahut Tika brief.

"Agar Hanna realized, the priest of her dreams could also be worthy of being a prayer priest in her home. Hanna cannot accept Hafidz's love, because of her family's past. If today Hanna sees Hafidz chalking up happiness in her family. I believe, Hanna's frozen heart will be knocked!" Said Arkan loudly.

"All right, mama understands. Go to your room, get ready!" Tika said, Arkan nodded slowly.

Not long after everyone was ready. Hafidz came wearing a cocoa shirt and a sarong. Looks handsome and very shady. The aura came with a complete mukena. The veil covered his face perfectly. For Hafidz was not his priest who had the right to look him in the face.

"Astghfirullahhaladzim!" Hafidz said as he stroked his chest slowly.

"What's wrong?" Tika said in shock, then looked back following Hafidz's gaze.

"Why look at me like that? I look weird in front of you!" Hanna's voice was over, Tika shook her head weakly in disagreement with Hanna's ways and attitudes.

"No, you're beautiful. Very pretty with that face!" Said Hafidz.

"That means I've been ugly!" Hanna was upset, Hafidz shook his head.

"You don't get me wrong, I didn't mean it that way!" Hafidz said worriedly, Hanna was silent not to criticize the words of Hafidz. Instantly Hafidz sighed, he deeply regretted having spoken honestly.

"Quite arguing with her, Hanna was sitting next to Brother Aura!" Tika said firmly, Hanna nodded while walking beside Aura.

"Hafidz, magrib's time is running out. If you still want to argue with Hanna. Aunty will pray inside!" Tika said no less cold and firm, Hafidz shook his head to reject Tika's offer.

"Om Agam, please be a priest!"

"You are the priest. You understand religion better than om!"

"But it's older!" Hafidz said, Agam shook his head with a smile.

"Nobody was older or younger when he became a priest. But who knows religion better? He deserves to be a priest!" Sage Agam said, Hafidz nodded slowly. Hafidz walked towards the front.

"Bismillahhirrohmannirrohim, O Allah lead the servant to your straight path. Help your servant remain in solemnity and istiqomah. So that servants do not fall into this momentary napsu. The first time I became a prayer priest. I couldn't resist the urge to keep staring at her beauty. O Allah, if I may ask. Allow the servant to be with him in Your service, your perfect creature. This empty and mortal heart vibrator. Long-stored napsu archery. Amen!" Inner Hafidz just before starting the prayer.