Flowers from Heaven II

Eps. 40

After the day that Arka came to be with Zahra. Arka kept their distance from Zahra, they no longer met each other, only occasionally connecting through short messages.

Arka is now more often associated with Azam and Tiara, as Zahra's parents. Likewise with Zahra, he communicates more often with Nisa, Arka's mother. Zahra became closer to Nisa, often doing activities together, and often met.

Arka's feelings are still the same, as cold as ice. Although he always tried to like the figure of Zahra from every story he got from Azam and Tiara, or anyone who knows Zahra.

Today is the day that Arka must return to England, tomorrow is the last day of the Arka holiday season. Arka had to face one more test to get the S2 title, before he finally held the title.

Arka was escorted by Nisa, Rio, Azam, Tiara and also Zahra to the Airport.Not many Arka luggage, he only brought 1 suitcase and 1 carrying bag. Arka did feel sad because he had to leave his mother again, also Surabaya home that he considered so comfortable. The plane that will be boarded Arka is ready, now is the time for Arka to say goodbye.

"Mom.. Arka pamit yaa, pray Arka.." said Arka to Nisa while kissing her mother's hand, then kissed Nisa's forehead

"Dear, my mother's prayer is always for you." answered Nisa with a trembling voice, stroking her son's cheek

"Sir Rio, Arka pamit.. Titip Mom and the office business yes, if there is anything contact Arka yaa" Arka told Rio, then regret it

"Yes Nak Arka.. Alright yaa there" Rio replied while holding Arka's shoulder

Arka just nodded, then changed, now greeting both parents Zahra who also took the escort.

"Sir Azam, Mrs Tiara.. Arka pamit yaa, pray Arka ya.." said Arka to Azam also Tiara while experiencing it alternately

"Yes Nak Arka. keep yourself well there." said Azam while looking at Arka deeply

"Yes Nak Arka.. Be careful, don't forget to always tell" Tiara told Arka

"God willing, ma'am." replied the Brief Arch

Zahra was seen just silent, Zahra always lowered her gaze, occasionally glancing towards Arka who was saying goodbye to all of it.

Now Arka approached Zahra who had just fallen silent.

"Zahra, I'll go first.. Take good care of yourself here, wait for me to come back" Arka told the woman who is now undergoing taaruf with him

"Yes, Sister. keep yourself there, may Allah always protect Brother." said Zahra gently while still bowing his gaze

"Yes Zahra, God willing." replied Arka quickly

Arka went straight inside, leaving everyone in the waiting room.

Nisa, Rio, Zahra, and Zahra's parents leave the airport and return home.

While traveling to the parking lot, Nisa joined Zahra.

"Believe the same Arka." said Nisa while walking with Zahra

"Yes Ma.. Zahra believes that Arka can take care of her heart" Zahra replied with a smile on her veil

Nisa returned a smile that was only visible from her eyes. They all immediately boarded the private car owned by Nisa and Arka which was quite spacious.

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Arriving in England, Arka headed straight to Resto because he knew his Aunt and Om were not in England. While Umi, Oma Arka is at Resto. Arka was greeted with great joy by Umi. Umi has made Arka's favorite food, and has arranged the dining room so beautiful.

Arka who just came, directly invited Umi dining room.

"Masya Allah.. It's delicious too." said Arka so happy to see his favorite food

"Oma deliberately cooks for you sholih child." said Umi softly and with a big smile

"Oma should not bother, Oma just rest." said Arka worried about Umi who is getting older

"Oma it's okay, baby.. Not tired really.." replied Umi while stroking the head of her grandson

Arka then ate with the food of Omanya, coincidentally his stomach was very hungry since earlier on the way.

Actually Arka is confused, who lives with Umi who is this old, while the Tantenya is not living here.

"Oma lives here with who if Auntie doesn't exist?" ask Arka curiously

"There was a young man, he converted. He helped Oma, but she has come home at this hour." replied Umi, because the time has begun to evening and soon it has entered magrib time

"Tomorrow Oma introduce you yaa Arka." continued Oma

Umi continued to finish her food.

"Oma, from now on because there is enough Arka just stay with Arka yaaa" said Arka after finishing sipping water

"No, no.. Oma still needs him.. When you are not around, let him accompany Oma" replied Umi quickly refused

Arka just fell silent, he thought about his omana. Then he tried to understand Oma's feelings that were getting older, the more sensitive he felt.

Early in the morning, Arka was already preparing to go to campus. Last night he contacted his aunt, told her that he had returned, and told her about Omanya needing someone to accompany him during the day.

Umi was preparing breakfast, assisted by someone she called yesterday.

Arka who had smelled the aroma of cooking, then came out of his room and approached the dining room.

"Good morning Oma." said Arka while sitting at the dinner table

"Good morning dear." replied Oma while carrying a plate of cooking

"That's so sweet, Oma cook what?" tanya Arka while glancing at the plate that brought Omanya

"This is sapo know.." replied Umi while putting it on the table, then she sat in front of Arka.

"Which one is there?" ask Arka when hearing the voice that is on the move in the kitchen

"Oh that's Siti, who Oma said yesterday. He helps Oma, Oma is already comfortable with him" Oma replied with a feeling of fear Arka would not like him

"Siti. come here" call Umi to Siti who is in the kitchen washing the dishes.

"Okay Madam." replied Siti as she ended her activities, and dried her hands clothes

Siti appears from behind the Ark.

"Yes, my lady, how can I help you?" ask Siti on Umi

Arka who heard the voice, felt familiar with the voice behind him. Arka had not dared to look back at him because obviously the voice was very familiar to him.

"This is my granddaughter, introduce.." said Umi on the siti who remained standing behind Arka who was sitting

Braving herself, Siti approached Arka, so stood beside Arka.

"Include Mr.." said siti to Arka who actually he already knows the figure of Arka, the grandson of his master.

Arka immediately looked towards the voice. Arka was shocked, so unexpected, the voice that he realized from earlier was no stranger to him was really a person he knew very well.

"Aira..?" said Arka with an expression so shocked unexpectedly

Aira has now embraced Islam, now she also uses a hijab even though it is not veiled.

"Yes sir.. This is Siti Aira." said Aira with restraint

Umi who watched them turned out to have known each other, was also surprised to not expect.

"So you know each other?" ask Umi to Arka and Aira

"It's Madam." replied Aira quickly

"He's my college friend." said Arka with a silent expression

Arka was so clueless about all this, she asked permission to talk to Aira just the two on the balcony of the living room.

Arka waited for Aira to approach her to immediately talk about everything.

"Sorry Aira, I want to ask you how can you know my Oma? Even acknowledge your name Siti.." asked Arka directly without further ado

"We met at the mosque which led me to embrace Islam. At that time Madam was alone, she did not want to go home because she was very lonely, nor did I know that it was your Oma." replied Aira told me from the beginning

"After a long conversation, the Madam asked me to promise to accompany her, and when I drove her home it turned out to be here, from there I knew she was your Oma, but I hadn't had time to tell her about us. About the Madam knows the name of Siti's ku, because after embracing Islam, Mr. Ustadz gave the name to me" continued Aira at length

Arka was only silent from earlier, she listened very seriously.

It felt like he could no longer speak, he was afraid that his feelings would arise again when he found out that Aira was here for another reason.