FOREIGN DESIRANT

Episode 9 Disappointed

Since then Rehan has been aware of many people who rely on him. Rehan rose, at a young age, conditions make Rehan must think mature beyond his age. That afternoon, in the boys' special study class, Rehan once again made friends giggle in awe. His voice while reading the verses of the Quran flowed beautifully. His laughter sounded like a deep longing. In every verse he read that afternoon, he told him how much he missed his father, missed his sister, missed his days with them. Rehan is good at carrying these verses full of appreciation.

Behind the veil between the male and female areas, there is a person who does not believe that the chant of the Quran recitation belongs to Rehan. He had just folded his face, when from behind the hijab came the voice of Mr. Arif who pointed to Rehan to continue the sanctuary of Ar-Rahman and every time Rehan arrived at the verse

"Fabiayyi alaa irabbikuma tukardzibaan" (Where are the blessings of your Lord that you deny?)

Then wholeheartedly he read and repeated the verse. He,.. Kirana.

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By noon, Alif had just cleaned up the equipment he used to bulldoze the land in the rice field. Soon the rice growing season arrives, so every weekend Alif helps his grandfather take care of the rice fields.

Usually young people like Alif spend time with the road and hang out with his friends. Alif chose to work in the rice fields. The next day he went to the garden to pick coconuts, collect them and bring them to middlemen in the market to sell. Alif did grow up in a family of farmers, so no wonder if

from a young age he was already adept at climbing coconut trees, his young hands were accustomed to holding sickles and hoes, grinding rice to be used as rice was common for Alif. Moreover, just looking for feed for chicken and goat food. Alif is a hard worker, he does not want to waste much

timed. Moreover, he was well aware of the responsibility to accompany grandfather. Hasan's grandfather was lucky to have a grandson like Alif. He took care of Alif like a child. Moreover, the children of grandparents since the family chose to live elsewhere. So Alif is entertainment for him. Not breaking Grandpa's prayer for Alif's good. He even set aside income from his rice fields and gardens for Alif's savings. Despite living a simple life, Alif and grandfather are always grateful. They also have their own way of spending time together.

"Ato, is there a catch?"

Grandfather raised his five fingers, meaning he had managed to catch five fish. Alif terrible tool that he washed not far from the saung. He looked around, apparently that day many residents who went to the river. Some children swim, some are taking water by making a hole in the river and

take the water from the hole and put it in the jerry can and will be taken home by the owner. Usually the water in jerry cans is used for cooking. Across the river there are also those who are fishing like grandfather. A lot, thought Alif.

Alif sat down beside his grandfather and took a piece of fishing line as well. But the grandfather forbids Alif, the grandfather instead asked Alif to prepare a place to burn the fish he had obtained. Grandfather felt his catch was enough for their lunch mates today.

Alif immediately looked for dry wood twigs to be used as fuel. Alif was busy collecting the branches when someone called Alif from afar.

"Sir Alif!" that voice sounded cheerful.

Alif turned to the direction of the voice, he immediately knew Kiara who waved her hand while leading the bike closer to Alif. Alif smiled to see Kiara who was very enthusiastic to come to Alif not without cause because not far behind Kiara there is Kirana who was pedaling a bicycle also smiled sweetly at him.

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