First Love of Ustadz

Chapter 7 Eating together

To. Ustad My Idol

Hopefully, reading this book will explain everything about my heart and my life.

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Rheina Az Zahra

Ustad Fariz's eyes were wide open, he did not expect all his questions to be answered. Even Rhea gave him her mobile number which although not all numbers were written, she was sure if the number remained the same as the old Rhea number.

Soon Ustad Fariz picked up the phone he had put on his desk. With a vibrating hand he squeezed the phone icon on the green chat app.

Previously he stared at the profile photo of Rhea who was so beautiful. During this time he did not dare to open a profile photo of Rhea on the chat application, because he was afraid to feel his longing that increasingly tormented him.

For a long time he asked God to give up his longing and love for Rhea, and he asked for the best way for his life and his household, but now he was reunited with Rhea, his first love, Zahranya whose name is always imprinted in his heart. Maybe this is God's answer to his happiness.

Tuuut....

The phone is connected, the feeling of anxiety, nervousness and pleasure mixed into one.

"Assalamu'alaikum's chat..."

"Wa'alaikumussalam..."

Degs... Rhea was shocked to hear the voice of Ustad Fariz, because she did not see the phone screen when picking up her phone, she just focused on her laptop screen and immediately picked up her phone when there was a phone ring coming in.

"Ustad..," Rhea's throat choked when she wanted to continue.

There was a feeling of shock mixed with joy and fear.

He is afraid that his feelings will get further, because now Rhea has realized that he loves Ustad Fariz. Actually he also did not know why he could dare to tell his feelings and life to Ustad Fariz earlier through his writing and book.

He was only reflexive about doing what his heart wanted, without thinking that Ustad Fariz was married, and probably already had some children that they loved.

Rhea became scared and agitated because of her carelessness earlier. I don't know what he thought until he dared to reveal it all. Now, Ustad Fariz called him, he didn't know what to say.

He felt guilty and he did not want to harass the happy Ustad Fariz family. Now he could only think of apologizing to her, and forget everything she had said and forget the contents of the book she had written.

"Rhea... Zahra... Do you still hear?" Ustad Fariz was somewhat stammered, because to be honest, his feelings were very excited and gerogi.

"I.. yes, Ustad... Is there anything Ustad called Rhea?" Rhea tried to quickly end this conversation.

"Zahra... Is this really your writing? the author's name is Zahra, why not use the name Rhea?" Ustad Fariz asked what was on his mind.

"Emmm... Ustad I'm sorry, I'm so busy right now, can I have a chat next time?" in a bad tone Rhea tried to end the phone.

"You're busy? Busy what? Writing?" Ustad Fariz was trying to figure out what Rhea was up to.

"Not Ustad, I have another job, sorry Ustad, Rhea closed first yes, Assalamu'alakum..," Rhea quickly disconnected her phone.

"Wait... Wa'alaikumussalam..," Ustad Fariz also cut off his phone call by force.

Ustad Fariz stared at the screen of his phone that had been disconnected. Honestly, he misses the old days when they were chatting and joking over the phone.

Now his mind wanted to know where Rhea lived. He wanted to make sure that Rhea was okay, and he wanted to keep Rhea even though it was only from afar.

Ustad Fariz thought again, how did he know where Rhea was now living. She wanted to ask Father and Mother Rhea, but she was afraid that her Father and Mother would not tell her, and she was afraid that they would keep Rhea away from this village, where they live today.

But there was a curiosity that dominated his mind, finally with a strong determination without thinking again the consequences, Ustad Fariz contacted Rhea's mother, he asked the news of Father, Mother and Rhea for the first time.

But Mom cries and tells her everything that happened to Rhea and Mom also tells Rhea where she lived when Ustad Fariz recounts their meeting that afternoon by accident.

Mother and Father said that they knew the true feelings of Ustad Fariz and Rhea, they also apologized to Ustad Fariz for his mistake of rejecting Ustad Fariz's request of Rhea.

They both left Rhea at Ustad Fariz there. They hope that Rhea and Ustad Fariz have a close relationship like they used to despite not being a couple.

The tears of Ustad Fariz fell unstoppable.

He could not help his grief at hearing the words of Father and Mother Rhea. After ending his phone call, Ustad Fariz brought a note of the address of the house that Rhea lived in, intending to visit there because he had no more teaching hours for now.

He rushed home and changed his clothes before he performed the congregational Ashar prayer at the Pondok Pesantren Mosque with him who became his Imam.

After he returned home from the Mosque, Ustad Fariz immediately took the keys of his motorbike. Coincidentally there was Umi Sarifah who was watering flowers in front of her house.

"You want to go Le?" ask Umi Sarifah to Ustad Fariz.

"Enggeh Umi, Fariz want to go first, Umi do not be tired, just rest inside, if you need anything to ask for help just like Mirna Umi," Ustad Fariz took Umi Sarifah's hand and kissed the back of her palm.

"Where are you going to Le, how are you in such a hurry, and you seem to be happy" Umi Sarifah asked as Ustad Fariz kissed the back of her palm.

"Emmm... Umi most know, doain ngggeh Umi so that Fariz business smoothly. Assalamu'alaikum.," Ustad Fariz smiled and passed from before Umi Sarifah on his motorbike.

"Wa'alaikumussalam..," Umi Sarifah smiled at her happy son.

Umi Sarifah knows Ustad Fariz has met her happiness. Umi is a place to confide in Ustad Fariz in addition to Ustad Jaki, his best friend in Pondok Pesantren which is also Ustad in Pondok Pesantren.

Ustad Jaki is the nephew of Umi Sarifah. Ustad Jaki and Umi Sarifah know the turmoil of Ustad Fariz's heart all along, and they know that Ustad Fariz doesn't seem to love Mirna completely even though her treatment of Mirna reflects a husband who loves his wife.

After a long time, Ustad Fariz finally wanted to tell Umi Sarifah and Ustad Jaki because he believed in them so much and he thought they could provide a solution to him.

Last night Umi Sarifah had a dream that she saw Ustad Fariz cuddling a baby given by a beautiful woman whom Umi Sarifah knew was not Mirna, wife of Ustad Fariz. Ustad Fariz and the woman laughed happily as Ustad Fariz held and cradled the baby, then the baby was given to Umi Sarifah to hold. Umi Sarifah was very happy to hold the baby, long time he held it, after that Umi Sarifah gave it back to Ustad Fariz and the woman.

Umi Sarifah remembered her dream last night. He hopes Ustad Fariz is given the best way to find his happiness. He prayed that all that Ustad Fariz went through would be happy.

At Rhea's grandmother's house, Bik Darmi is busy helping Rhea prepare cooking ingredients for events on Rhea's YouTube channel.

All the materials and equipment are ready. Rhea immediately did her cooking show and hosted the show very well. Many are very happy to see the show, the evidence of followers and viewers on YouTube and Instagram is so much.

Even he received endors that made him a selebgram. Rhea's life is now more colorful than when she was Andri's wife. She is very grateful to be able to enjoy her life even if only alone without a partner and live in this soothing village.

Mr. Sardi brought Ustad Fariz into the living room, he sat there, not long after Bik Darmi came and gave Ustad Fariz a drink.

Mr. Sardi and Bik Darmi already know Ustad Fariz because Ustad Fariz is a person known to many people. In addition to his frequent stay in the village, Ustad Fariz is also a confidant of Kyai Farhan who is now the successor of Kyai Farhan to manage Pondok Pesantren Al-Mukmin.

"Please drink Kyai," Bik Darmi invited Ustad Fariz to drink.

"Don't call it Kyai Bik, Ustad aja," Ustad Fariz took the drink Bik Darmi gave him and drank it.

"Tasty Kyai. Oiya, what's the matter Kyai came here for?" Bik Darmi asked and Mr. Sardi who was still there listened, because from earlier he also wanted to ask the same thing.

"I want to meet Rhea. It was Rhea's father and mother who told me to stop by here" Ustad Fariz gave an answer they could not refuse for her intention to meet Rhea.

"Oooo that..., loh Kyai knows Non Rhea?" now Mr. Sardi asked.

"Yes from a long time ago, since Rhea was still Junior High. I just found out that he lives in this village. Can I meet him now?" Ustad Fariz again asked not to be asked again by Bik Sarmi and Pak Sardi.

Bik Darmi saw Mr. Sardi, and Mr. Sardi nodded his head while raising his cellphone, a sign he had asked his employer, Father and Mother Rhea.

"Please Go inside, Non Rhea is recording for the show on her YouTube," Bik Darmi invites Ustad Fariz inside, and delivers it to the kitchen where Rhea is now.

Ustad Fariz stopped when she saw Rhea deftly practicing cooking and with a look of happiness on her face she guided her show.

Ustad Fariz sat in a chair not far from Rhea's place.

Bik Darmi returned to Mr. Sardi, he wanted to know from Mr. Sardi what his employer said.

Ustad Fariz watched as Rhea's shrewdness guided her show, prank her opening a YouTube channel and searching for Zahra's word.

Smiling at Ustad Fariz's lips, she actually discovered Rhea's YouTube channel, Zahra. Viewing one-on-one videos on the Rhea channel, he saw Zahra cooking dishes, making cakes, sharing cooking tips, sharing tips on choosing cooking utensils and also there was a video where Rhea was on a culinary tour, and also there was a video where Rhea was on a culinary tour, one of them ate at their subscription meatball stall in Rhea's hometown.

A clear thread dripped from the eyes of Ustad Fariz. He did not expect that Rhea had never completely forgotten their memories. Same with him who always keeps their memories in his heart.

Rhea stared fixedly at the figure that was now in front of her. He stared at Ustad Fariz in front of him. He was speechless because he thought he was dreaming or hallucinating.

"Non, non Rhea. Come on Non at the meal, Non Rhea has not eaten yet," Bik Darmi brought dishes and other tableware to put on the dining table.

"I. Yes Bik, come on." Rhea did not say hello or talk to Ustad Fariz because she thought it was just a hallucination. How could Ustad Fariz have made it to his grandmother's house that he currently lives in.

"Let's take Kyai for a meal" Bik Darmi told Ustad Fariz.

"Rhea seemed not to hear Bik Darmi's words because she was busy with her own thoughts challenging her hallucinations that saw Ustad Fariz in front of her now.

Ustad Fariz sat in the front seat of Rhea. Again Rhea blinked in wonder at his vision. Rhea rubbed her eyes and shook her head to cast the shadow of Ustad Fariz out of her eyes and mind.

But he could still see Ustad Fariz clearly, even now the shadow of Ustad Fariz in front of him was laughing to see him.

Finally Rhea ignored him and she picked up the rice and side dishes that were on the table.

"Bik Darmi's... Mr. Sardi..let's eat together as usual." Rhea exclaimed from the dining table calling Bik Darmi and Pak Sarno.

Bik Darni and Mr. Sardi ran to the dining room.

"Yes, why?" Mr. Sardi asked in a hurry and Bik Darmi also ngososan still set his breath can not speak.

"Let's eat here with my usual kayak, it's not good to eat alone," Rhea told me that she currently eats alone.

Bik Darmi and Pak Sarno were astonished to hear Rhea say he ate alone when there was Ustad Fariz. Mr. Sardi and Bik Darmi stared in wonder and bewilderment at Ustad Fariz and Ustad Fariz just shook his head, then he put his finger on his lips a sign they shouldn't say anything.

"Later Non Bik Darmi ate with Mr. Sardi after finishing our work. Excuse me Non, we go back to work first," Bik Darni and Mr. Sardi just reasoned that Rhea could eat alone with Ustad Fariz. Then they went back to the front of the house to clean the front garden.

"Ish, not wanted to eat. Why the hell don't they want to? Tumben, they usually want to eat with me. Ish bummer, it's not good to eat alone. Where this is Ustad Fariz's favorite food again, in front of his shadow again look at me. Hufft...so keinget right, if the story how can you forget?" Rhea ate her food and muttered but was clearly in with by Ustad Fariz.

Ustad Fariz smiled amusedly at the behavior of Rhea who was always adorable according to him.

Ustad Fariz thrust the plate in front of him at Rhea.

"Aren't you taken?"

Rhea stared in shock.

"Ustad....."