Devotion of Love

Aura Hikmatussa'idah

The night was getting late, but somehow Agam did not want to get out of his seat? Agam was reluctant to leave Tika's house. Nearly an hour later Agam sat alone with Tika. The two talk to each other, but they tend to be quieter. Agam and Tika feel awkward with each other. Agam felt unable to let out all his longing.

"Mama, Arkan has to go to the pesantren. Batu only Abi contacted me. There's one sick santri!" arkan broke the silence. Agam and Tika turned in unison.

Looks like Arkan's carrying a backpack. Bags that may contain medical devices. The Pesantren that Arkan means. No other pesantren where he studied first. The greatest and best pesantren. A pesantren dominated by talented students and santriwati.

Arkan used to be asked for help by Abi Salim the owner of the pesentren. As long as Arkan is not in a busy position. Arkan always comes to fulfill Abi Salim's request. The person who taught her religion. People he already considered like a real father.

"Arkan, it's late at night. Your pesantren are pretty far from here. Will you stay there?" sahut Tika, Arkan nodded slowly. Agam silently stared at the interaction between Tika and Arkan. The warmth and closeness of the two are very close. Tika and Arkan are friends in joy and sorrow. Understanding clearly becomes the foundation of the relationship between the two.

"Mama, Arkan will be home in the early hours. If Abi Salim does not allow. Arkan will be home after dawn prayers!" arkan said, Tika nodded in understanding.

Arkan said goodbye to Agam and Tika. Again and again Agam was silent. He was moved to see Arkan's attitude towards her. There's no cynical look. There was no cold voice from Arkan's lips. Only the friendliness and warmth of Arkan felt by Agam.

"Wikah, marry me. Within an hour Arkan treated me like a father. He respects me, he doesn't ignore me!" agam said he did not believe. Tika smiled behind her veil. He looked at Arkan who was starting to move away.

"Arkan never ignored you. He will never be comfortable. If you approach him with treasure. Arkan never expected luxury from you. He wants your love and determination. Arkan our son, always misses you. But it's your weakness that makes her feel uncomfortable!" said Tika.

"What do you mean?"

"Mas Agam, Arkan won't feel comfortable around you. When you are weak and worried. Learn to be strict with your parents. But remember one thing, make your parents realize their mistake. Without forgetting your respect for them!" tika said, Agam nodded slowly.

"I'm sorry, Tika, my weakness has ruined our family!" agam said, Tika shakes her head in disagreement.

Tika never disputed the weak or firm attitude of Agam. Agam and Tika's farewell is the only way they have to go. Arkan and Hanna fruit their love. Evidence of love between them ever existed. But must be lost by the testing that is blocking.

"Everything has happened, no need to find out who is wrong or right? Fix what's in front of you. To make Arkan and Hanna sure and feel comfortable leaning on you!" tika said, Agam nodded in understanding.

"Aika!" sapa Agam is friendly and clean.

"Hmmm!"

"Do you love me!" agam said, Tika looked down silent. Long Tika was silent, as if the love was still there. But hesitant to say it.

"Love is the feeling that is in my deepest heart. Only one name ever filled it. But my love for you, now no more affection as a fellow Muslim. I can't erase your name, but turn your name on my heart. I'm too scared, just a friendship I want to offer you!" tika said, Agam kept silent and nodded.

Not long after, Agam said goodbye to Tika. Now there was no more strangulation in his heart. Tika still loves him, but re-establishes a relationship with him. Tika had firmly rejected it. Agam is getting closer to Arkan and Tika.

"I'm saying goodbye!" said Agam coldly, Tika nodded slowly.

"That means never staying away, she loves you!"

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After an hour the Arkan Highway rode its motorcycle. Arkan arrives at Abi Salim's pesantren. Arkan went straight into the main house. Arkan was used to coming to Abi Salim's house. Abi Salim's extended family considered Arkan to be his own son.

"Assalammualaikum!" greeting Arkan, Abi Salim turned his head while nodding. Arkan bowed then walked slowly towards Abi Salim. Arkan kissed the back of Abi Salim's hand.

"I'm sorry I called you at night. I can't call the hospital!" abi Salim. Arkan quietly lowered his head, honestly Arkan did not understand the meaning of Abi Salim's words.

"Aura, he's the one who's sick!"

Instantly Arkan's heart was pounding violently. Arkan slowly pressed his chest slowly. Arkan should be able to calm down. If you don't want Abi Salim to realize his anxiety.

"He was in his room with Fatma. Two days ago he was sick. Everyone had persuaded him, but no one could take him to the hospital!" abi Salim said softly, Arkan nodded slowly.

Arkan walked towards the room of Aura Hikmahtussa'idah. Abi Salim's only daughter owns the pesantren. One of the best students in the pesantren. With a doubtful step, Arkan walked into Aura's room. Arkan never saw Aura's face clearly. But tonight, Arkan could stare at Aura up close. Is this a fortune or a test of Arkan's faith?

"Assalammualaikum!" arkan said, Aura and Fatma turned their heads.

"Guil!" screaming Fatma, Arkan was shocked to hear Fatma scream. All this time he had never known Aura and Fatma directly.

Arkan knew Aura, because she was Abi Salim's daughter. All this time Arkan never tried to get to know Aura. Although after his first meeting, Arkan began to feel his sense of sadness. Arkan was surprised. When Aura and Fatma seemed to know him.

"So you'll take care of me. Since when does Abi believe in men? Moreover, he'll be checking on his daughter!" sahut Cold aura.

"I'm sorry if you're disappointed. Abi Salim should have called your future priest. Not an ordinary man like me. If you feel any objection, I won't come any closer. Just tell me your complaint, I'll make you the recipe!" said Arkan no less cold. Fatma shook her head in disbelief. He felt strange looking at Arkan's cold demeanor and the extremely compact Aura.

"Why are you even talking about my future priest? Do you know him?" aura said annoyedly, Arkan nodded slowly.

"I know the priest who will guide you. That's why I stay away from you and this boarding house. Yet I don't want to be a nut forget skin. Will I serve Abi Salim and the pesantren whenever needed? I can look at your smile with others. Happy is the reason for my life!" inner Arkan, then measured the shhu of Aura's body.

"Sir Fatma, please measure the temperature of the Aura with this thermometer!" arkan said, Fatma nodded slowly. After Fatma checked the Aura's body temperature.

"Excuse me, sister Aura, I have to check on you!" arkan lirih.

Without looking at the look on Aura's face, Arkan examined Aura. Arkan uses medical gloves. So that he would not touch Aura directly. Shortly after checking, Arkan wrote down some medicine. Then gave it to Fatma who was standing not far from Aura's bed.

"Sometimes pain cannot be cured with medication. Because even the best medicine will be lost by the body that gives up. Don't let your pain defeat your strength. I'm sure you understand what I mean!" arkan said, Aura looked at the back of Arkan who was about to leave.

"Arkan, if you realize my despair. Can you see my heart? If so, tell Abi Salim how you feel. He will hear your opinion!" aura said softly, Arkan shook weakly. He won't be able to advise the teacher. Everyone will make mistakes, but everyone will figure out how to fix them.

"Whatever his decision, believe him he's the best choice for you. Believe in one thing, a good person will be with the good. On the contrary, the bad will be with the bad. He is the priest who will lead you to His Jannah!"

"Why should he?" sahut Aura's.

"Because you're from the same neighborhood. His knowledge of religion was far above that of any other would-be priest!" arkan said, Aura shook her head.

"I can't take it!"

"Maybe it's selfish or wrong, but he's someone who might be best for you. If you cannot accept it. Tell Abi Salim. He is a wise man, he will not reject your opinion. The painful truth is much better than a pleasant lie!" arkan said then walked out of Aura's room.

"Wait!" yelling Aura, Arkan stopped his footsteps.

"Will Abi Salim accept my opinion. Will he agree with my choice!" said Aura loudly and firmly.

"He is a wise man. As long as what you say is true. He will accept your opinion and choice!"

"Include, if it's you!" aura said without burden. Just a nod of the head Arkan gave.

"Thank you for making me happy with what you said. With your jokes, for a moment I felt worthy of being with you. But when I realized who I was and who you were? It's like it's never gonna happen. Aura Hikmatussa'idah the woman who received the quran vibrates my heart. I pray to be happy with you always. May the priest of your hereafter be able to love and cherish you!" inner Arkan.