
Alifa came up with a cheerful and hopeful step after receiving her graduation announcement letter. He wanted to share the good news with those closest to him, including his mother and father. However, as soon as Alifa entered the house, she forgot to say the greetings as a Muslim should before entering the house.
"Dad, Mom, I graduated school ...!" alifa shouted from a distance.
When Alifa called her mother and father, the atmosphere in the previously boisterous house became silent. Everyone gathered there was shocked and astonished to see Alifa. Their gazes were directed at Alifa and the crisp smile on her face slowly faded away.
Alifa's mother and father, who were initially happy to see their son coming with beaming faces, were astonished by the reactions of those around. They realized that Alifa had forgotten to say hello before entering.
Mother Alifa (Nisa) softly asked, "Son, you forgot to say hello, huh?"
Alifa felt embarrassed and lowered her head. He realized his mistake and immediately apologized to his mother and father.
"I'm sorry, Mom and Dad. Alifa forgot to say hello when she entered. Alifa is really sorry. Because it is too happy, so forget the manners that Mother and Father have taught, and the teachers," he said with a sincere regret.
Alifa's father nodded and smiled gently. He understood that Alifa had realized his mistake.
"It's okay, son. Everyone can make mistakes. The important thing is that we learn from those mistakes" said the father understandingly.
Alifa's mother patted her son's shoulder affectionately.
"Stay humble, son. Remember that as a Muslim, we should always say our greetings as a sign of respect for Allah and others. Nothing is more important than good ethics and good manners."
Alifa was relieved to hear her mother's words. He promised to be more careful and always remember the procedures that should be done as a Muslim. Everyone at home also realized that this mistake was a valuable lesson for Alifa.
By forgiving and loving each other, the atmosphere at home was cheerful again. Alifa told me about her graduation with enthusiasm and everyone shared the happiness of her achievements. They assured Alifa that they were very proud of him and hoped his future would be full of success. In every important moment, a simple act such as saying a greeting has great meaning in religion and daily life.
Everyone who heard the happy news, took turns congratulating and hugging Alifa. The three-year journey has been full of struggle. Although many things often interfere with his concentration in learning, but he never lost his direction to become a proud student of the teachers, especially being a proud child for both parents.
This is evidenced when he began to fall in love with the opposite sex. Alifa is a young girl who has a heart full of love. Every time he saw someone who made him fall in love, his heart felt like it was shaking inside his chest, as if tiny wings had grown behind his back. It was like floating in the air, feeling an incredible freedom.
That feeling of love made him have a new spirit. He no longer felt bound by the limitations of the world. Alifa felt that the world had become a vast stage for her love story. He wanted to explore every corner of the world with his loved ones.
Alifa and her lover plan a wonderful trip to various places in the world. They flap the wings of imagination and fly into space, exploring the beautiful stars and planets. There, they clasped each other's hands tightly, enjoying the infinite wonders of the universe.
However, as time passes, their love story undergoes a difficult test. Obstacles and conflicts began to arise between them. The feeling of love that had previously given strength to Alifa, now began to burden her. His heart was wounded and the stubbornness that was always shown to the world seemed to be lost.
Alfie was weak. Every day, he struggles to maintain the relationship that has made him fly in space. However, the more problems that arose, the more fragile his heart became. Tears often flowed in his eyes as he pondered his complicated love story.
That weak feeling made Alifa feel an unimaginable burden. It felt like the world was against him. The freshness that is always shown seems to have evaporated just like that. Alifa felt the loss of her powerful self, replaced by doubt and confusion.
However, Alifa did not give up so easily. He tries to find new strength to face the test in his love story. He began talking to trusted people, seeking their advice and support. Gradually, he realized that true strength is not about the kink that is seen on the outside, but about the power that is in the heart.
With time, Alifa began to rediscover the kink in her. He learns to take care of himself and to love wisely. He understands that sometimes love makes him weak, but if he is able to survive and grow from that experience, then he will become stronger than before.
His complicated romance did not turn Alifa into a weak person. Instead, he became a stronger and wiser person. He grew out of that experience and learned to love with all the advantages and disadvantages he had.
With a brave heart, Alifa flew back into space. This time, not only to explore the world with his loved ones, but also to explore himself. He realized that the real journey of love is the journey to self-perfection, where he can find true happiness in his strengths and weaknesses.
For Alifa, dating is a waste of time. That is why he prefers to focus on pursuing his dreams. In the end, he fell in love with Khaleed.
Khaleed Sharim Mudzafar is the man who managed to melt the heart of Alifa from the many men who expressed love to her in school. However, this man was also the one who made his heart crack, as if the glass was accidentally broken and like a kite that was cut off from the thread when it was at a height; far and no longer visible.
Alifa who used to be jovial, never thinking about the problem of love, now becomes often moody and rarely eats. True what the saying goes, 'love often makes a person forget'. Alifa forgot what she had said to her friends, that she did not like to talk about men. Because true love does not know the word courtship let alone there are men who say, 'We just live first'.
Someone who thinks or says it, could be included in the category of people who take steps without thinking long. Heart problems are not a game that presses the start button when you want to play, then presses the finished menu when you are tired of playing.
The heart is also not a motor loan that goes through the installment stage before paying it off. However, the heart is a feeling that must be privileged when he starts to fall in love. Falling in love can be many times, but for a relationship do not be many times so as not to get stuck into the mirage of love.
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The dry season had passed, and Alfah had forgotten the old memories that made his heart wither. Now he is focused on the future. Although the past still interferes with his life, but the heart is no longer weak. He forgets love, as if he never knew her, to the same indifference of any man, other than his closest family members and friends.
"The file for the lecture list has been prepared what yet, son?" ask Alifa's father who keeps reminding because Alifa often forgets even small problems.
"Already, Dad. This helped Brother and Sister to prepare the files. Just register online, and make the registration payment, Dad."
"All right! It's night, better get some sleep. Tomorrow it's taken care of again."
"Yes, Dad," replied Alifa and rushed to the room.
In the room, Alfah did not sleep, but instead wrote something in his diary. Alifa felt so deep and intimate while writing in her diary. Every word that was scratched on the paper was a reflection of the feelings, thoughts, and experiences he had experienced. His diary becomes a place where he can fully be himself without fear of being judged or misunderstood.
Each page in his diary contains traces of Alifa's life journey. He writes about the joy and happiness he feels, about his burning dreams and ambitions, and about the sadness and disappointment he faces. He chronicles key moments in his life, such as accomplishments, failures, and losses that changed his view of the world.
Alifa expressed her feelings honestly and impeccably in the diary. He wrote down the hopes of his dreams, and his ideals in detail. He also tells his personal stories, including friendship, love, and the struggles he faces.
His diary also serves as a place to reflect and express his emotions. Alifa writes about joy and happiness, but also about the anxiety, fear, and sadness that sometimes hit her. Writing in a diary can help Alifa cope with stress and calm her mind. He felt that the book was a faithful friend who always listened without judgment.
In addition, her diary also gives Alifa the opportunity to look back on her life journey. When he re-read the pages that have been written, he can remember important moments and reap the wisdom of the experience experienced. The diary bears silent witness to her growth and development over time.
For Alifa, a diary is a place where she can reveal herself fully, expressing feelings and thoughts that are not always shared with others. The book is a valuable legacy that can be kept for a lifetime, reminiscent of the journey of his life, and helps him to continue to grow and develop as a better individual.
The night passed. Alifa finished her writing and quickly lay down. He closed his eyes, hoping that all his life journey was always in favor of the hope he had.
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