God's Choice of Mate

With himself.

A bright reddish-white glow glow flashed brightly on the eastern horizon, which spread horizontally against the horizon. Which can be caught by eye sight. And slowly my eyes began to open against the drowsiness that was afflicting me. While slightly squinting my eyes looking at the situation around, in a vague semi-conscious state. I felt something clutching my fingers very tightly. My eyes opened, but stared straight ahead for a moment in the dimness of my vision. Then my gaze turned to Mas Fariz who was beside me.

I was a little surprised, and made myself fully aware.

"Dek Rani is awake, " said Mas Fariz who smiled broadly as he clasped my fingers.

I looked closely at Mas Fariz, while looking at the situation. With a confused face after waking up from sleep. I kept guessing what was going on until I fell asleep.

Gently and slowly Mas Fariz rubbed my head that was still covered with hijab, "Because it was too fun to chat, so as to make Dek Rani and Mas fall asleep here. "

"I mean Mas Fariz, "ask me.

"Dek Rani was already very sleepy as we chatted. And suddenly Dek Rani was already asleep in the back of Mas's shoulder, " explained Mas Fariz.

"Why did Fariz not build Rani alone. Surely Mas tired of having to support Rani's head on Mas's shoulders, and had to sleep while sitting leaning on the bed like this, "my words feel bad.

Mas Fariz smiled, "No Deck, Mas did not have the heart to wake up Dek Rani who had fallen asleep.InshaAllah Mas did not mind at all being the back of Dek Rani. Never mind giving shoulder to lean Dek Rani to sleep. Even the heart, soul and body of Mas have given to Dek Rani. "

I was flattered by the words and treatment of Mas Fariz, whom I gradually realized my heart was beginning to cling to him.

"Thank you so much for loving Rani, "I said.

Mas Fariz also looked at my face fixed, "Thank you also because Dek Rani is willing to be a companion to Mas's life and complete Mas's happiness. "

I smiled and nodded slowly.

Mas Fariz looked at my face deeply again, "Every eye looks at Dek Rani's face. It really makes the sense of sight Mas does not want to turn away and away from continuing to stare at Dek Rani. The feeling that always wants to be close and always with Dek Rani, makes the love that churns in the heart of Mas even more burning in the flame of romance to you Dek, ", said Mas Fariz.

Strange feeling, like the vibration of an electric current that is grabbing. So much firmer and stronger every hand Mas Fariz touched my face or grasped my fingers. I was so bewitched by her every softness of touch.

Lovingly Mas Fariz landed his gentle kiss on my forehead saying, "Dek Rani, let's get ready for the morning prayer with the rest of the family."

I nodded, "Yes Mas. "

Fariz smiled, and holding my fingers he pulled my body slowly to stand up.

Unintentional because I just woke up from sleep, so that my body was pushed so close to Mas Fariz.

DAGS... DIGS.. DUG

My heart skipped a beat again in my up and down breath.

The faces of the two of us were so close that they made my eyes and Mas Fariz meet again. Which made me feel even more claustrophobic and immersed in the look in his eyes that bound my gaze. Gently, Mas Fariz's hand pulled me closer and into his arms. I did not avoid it either and enjoyed the gentle swab of her hands on my back.

***

The whole family had gathered at the musholla while waiting for Mas Fariz and myself to arrive a little late. Bik Siti and Ummah smiled broadly at the arrival of the two of us. Fariz and I also looked embarrassed while walking down. Then Ummah called me to approach him, while Mas Fariz had walked forward to become the priest of the morning prayer on this Friday.Mas Fariz read Alif Iaam miim tanziil that is the Qur'an letter of As-Sajdah which consists of 30 verses on the first Raka’at. While on the second Raka’at he read Hal ataa ‘alal insaan namely Al-Qur'an Surat Al-lnsan which consists of 31 verses. Mas Fariz extended the reading of the first raka'at and shortened the reading of the second raka'at by raising his voice.

And all of us who became his makmum during the morning prayers with him, listened and listened to the recitation of the Quran which was so sweet and delicious that it made our worship special to the Creator.

In the first raka'at when Mas Fariz read the letter As-Sajdah in the 15th verse which contained the verse Sajdah. We all bowed down only once, because we heard the verse of Sajdah in prayer. Then, we all immediately bowed down to Mas Fariz as our prayer priest by reading "Sajada wajhii lil-ladzii khalaqahu wa shawwarahu wa syaqqaa samaqa wa basharahu wa bi haulihi wa quwwatihi".

Not long after, after we had all finished performing the morning prayers in congregation.We all continued with remembrance and continued by reading Al-Qu'ran while waiting for the dhuha time arrived. But after the recitation after the prayer. Mas Fariz invited me to distribute food, clothes, money and groceries by driving around in a car.

A habit that is usually done by the family Mas Fariz routinely.

And when he invited me, I did not refuse and gladly accepted his invitation. After saying goodbye to Enjid, Abi and Ummah of course. Mr. Budi, Bik Siti and accompanied by several other household assistants helped put things into the car. And after all the items that we will shodaqoh will be ready. Mas Fariz immediately invited me to get into the car where Pak Budi and Bik Siti also participated.

Mas Fariz was about to sit in the front car seat next to Pak Budi who would be preparing to drive a car. However, Bik Siti quickly forbade Mas Fariz to sit in front.

" Kid Fariz don't sit in the front, Nak Fariz should sit together with Nak Rani in the back, let Auntie just sit here, "say Bik Siti with a smile. Then Mas Fariz looked at Bik Siti in surprise, "It's okay Bi, it's the same as sitting in front or behind.I let in front accompany Pak Budi ,"reply Mas Fariz slowly.

Then Mr. Budi also interfered with the conversation between Mas Fariz and Bik Siti, "Not the same Nak Fariz. If in front just keep quiet while looking at the road and me. However, if behind will be happy and happy because it is accompanied by his beloved wife, Nak Rani. "

Mas Fariz smiled at Mr. Budi's words, while shaking his head slowly, "Oh, Mr. Budi could have teased me. "

Bik Siti then said again, "Pak Budi is not flirting with Nak Fariz. What Mr. Budi said is true for Nak Fariz. Nak Fariz and Nak Ranj are newlyweds so they are still the angels, whose luggage will stick and stay close together. That's Fariz Boy, hehehehe. "

Me and Mas Fariz just smiled listening to the joke from Bik Siti.

Then Mas Fariz sat in the back seat of the car with me, while Bik Siti sat in front next to Pak Budi who was driving the car.

As Mas Fariz sat beside me his eyes looked at me, and I looked at him.

"Ehem... Ahemm, "Bik Siti's voice teased both of us.

"There's a Bik Siti? Does Bik Siti want a drink? This is a bottle of mineral water, " said Mas Fariz.

Bik Siti shook her head, "No Boy Fariz. Aunt should not. Aunty is happy to see you two finally be a sweet husband and wife."

Mas Fariz smiled along with myself and Mr. Budi.

"Bik Siti now uses a lot of slang vocabulary yes. "

"Hehehehe, "the voice of Bik Siti smiling crowed.

Mr. Budi then extended the car and Bik Siti directly facing forward.

The car drove through the cold of the morning.

The look in my eyes and Mas Fariz met, he gently continued to hold my fingers and not let go.

My heart was pounding more and more erratically, every time it touched me with the tenderness it gave.

***

After distributing the items for shodaqoh right to the needy. We all rushed home soon. The moment of togetherness with Mas Fariz was the first time for both of us to come out in a public place. There are many other things and sides that I have never seen before of him. Well, Mas Fariz was so modest in his kahaja. Both his words and behavior really make me amazed by it. I got closer to him, until slowly he continued to touch the recesses of my heart and sowing the seeds of special feelings for himself. "What does Dek Rani think by looking out the window of the car?, "asked Mas Fariz.

I immediately turned to him with a smile, "No Mas, I just, "my words were cut off by Bik Siti's interjection.

"MasyaAllah, now Nak Rani calls Nak Fariz with the call of Mas tho, apparently now you two are very close to having a special call, " said Bik Siti with a smile while looking at me and Mas Fariz.

I am ashamed to hear the words of Mas Fariz. Which both my cheeks became reddened with a blush of embarrassment.

"Yes Nak Fariz.Bibi understands, but this time Nak Fariz's speech that increasingly makes Nak Rani reddened, " said Bik Siti with a smile.

Mr. Budi who drives the car also interrupts," Bik Siti also do not often tease Nak Rani, do not pity Nak Rani. That Nak Rani should feel embarrassed because of hearing Bik Siti's words that might make Nak Rani uncomfortable. "

"Hehehe, yes, Mr. Budi. I was just joking around and didn't mean to make Nak Rani feel uncomfortable. I was very happy to see Nak Rani and Nak Fariz getting closer and being able to love each other" Bik Siti said.

Hearing Bik Siti's words, I immediately said to her, "It's okay Bik. But do not often tease Rani like that huh Bik. "

Bik Siti laughed, "Yes Nak Rani. God willing, son if aunt does not forget, hehehe."

Mas Fariz and I looked at each other and smiled slightly at Bik Siti's words.While Mr. Budi just shook his head.

The car continues to drive in the wheel of Mr. Budi. And Mas Fariz clasped my fingers gently where our eyes met again.

However, suddenly the words of Mr. Budi disperse the closeness of the two of us.

"Son Fariz, are we going straight home or where did you go?, "asked Mr. Budi.

Mas Fariz then turned to look at Mr. Budi while thinking, "We stopped by the city park Pak, it seems the air is very cool and comfortable to walk while we all look for breakfast there. "

Then Mas Fariz looked at me, "How is Dek Rani? Does Dek Rani not mind ?, "

"Rani, it's up to Mas Fariz" I replied.

Then Mas Fariz asked Pak Budi and Bik Siti, "If Pak Budi and Bik Siti how?. "

"If I'm up to Nak Fariz and Nak Ranj only, " said Mr. Budi quickly.

"Bik Siti how Bik?, " asked Mas Fariz.

Bik Siti looked back to face me and Mas Fariz with a smile crowing, "Well, of course aunt will Nak Fariz.People want to be invited to walk and be treated to breakfast. Cook Bibi refused sustenance of goodwill Nak Fariz, hehehehe. "

We all just smiled while shaking our heads looking at the silly attitude of Bik Siti who sometimes provoked laughter.

"Alright then I will tell Ummah first, so that he and others will not worry about us, " said Mas Fariz while taking a mobile phone from his small bag.

Mas Fariz prepared to call Ummah, but a message from Aunt Desi turned her eyes away. He quickly checked several missed calls from Aunt Desi and opened a message from her.

Mas Fariz then said to me, "Dek Rani, there is a message from Aunt Desi who asked Mas to take Dek Rani to the hospital to visit Dek Roy who continued to call the name Dek Rani. "

Mas Fariz' words made me and Mas Fariz uncomfortable. Then Bik Siti again interrupted my conversation and Mas Fariz.

" I'm sorry before Nak Faris and Nak Rani. Not that Bibi intends to interfere, but if Bibi can suggest whether Nak Faris and Nak Ran should not visit Nak Roy in the hospital. Aunt taku if the arrival of Nak Fariz and Nak Rani there will cause problems that can disrupt the harmony of your household that has just been inaugurated. Especially considering, emm.sorry if Bibi has to say this" said Bik Siti while looking seriously at my face and Mas Fariz.

"Well, where we both know very well if Nak Roy also has special feelings for Nak Rani. If Bibi suggests it would be better for you two to avoid it yes son, for the sake of your mutual kindness. But all aunty gave back her decision to Nak Fariz and Nak Rani. Maybe you have your own thoughts, it's just a suggestion from Aunt alone and Auntie has no meaning .So Auntie hopes Nak Fariz and Nak Rani don't misunderstand ya. "

"Yes Bik Siti is okay, I understand what Bik Siti said, "reply Mas Fariz with a smile.

Then Mr. Budi also gave his advice, "If according to Mr. Budi even the opposite of Bik Siti. It would be better if Nak Rani and Nak Fariz visited Nak Roy while fulfilling Bu Desi's request so as not to be offended. At the same time tell him and Nak Roy of the relationship status of Nak Rani and Nak Fariz who is now officially a married couple. "

Mas Fariz then mediated the difference of opinion between Bik Siti and Pak Budi.

"No need to think about Bik Siti and Pak Budi. Let me and Dek Rani decide how well. We should now go directly to the park, sir, " said Mas Fariz.

Mr. Budi and Bik Siti nodded, "Yes Nak Fariz, "said the two at the same time.

Then, Mas Fariz looked at me as he rubbed my shoulders slowly.

Not long after, Mas Fariz immediately contacted Ummah about our whereabouts now that have arrived in the park.

We all got out of the car.

Mas Fariz then approached me and clasped my fingers while exploring the beauty of the park. Meanwhile, Bik Siti and Pak Budi were ordering food.

The morning sunlight began to shine warming the cold morning air.

The same thumping feeling I still feel is getting stronger and more intense, every time Mas Fariz clasps my fingers.

The gaze of his shady eyes continued to make my heart feel more and more something the flow of shock vibrations that so continued to spread throughout my body.

"What is Dek Rani thinking?, "asked Mas Fariz looking at me fixedly.

In my slow footsteps and Mas Fariz. My eyes met him again. My little smiling lips looked at Mas Fariz.

This made Mas Fariz even more curious about my attitude.

"Why did Dek Rani smile and not answer Mas's question?, "asked Mas Fariz.

Looking into Mas Fariz's eyes, I said, "Would Rani need to tell Mas Fariz too, if Mas Fariz himself knew what Rani was thinking. "

Mas Fariz's facial complexion changed instantly, and looked tense, "Did Dek Rani think of Deck Roy?. "

I was so shocked to hear the words of Mas Fariz that made my footsteps stop for a moment. Which Mas Fariz also stopped his steps.

"What's the Deck? is the word wrong?, "asked Mas Fariz.

I nodded, "Yes Mas Fariz was wrong. Rani did not expect that Mas could say and think that way. Though..., "

My words stopped.

Mas Fariz was curious, "When what Deck?. "

I ventured to say to Mas Fariz while looking at his face, "When Rani was thinking about Mas Fariz."

Fariz gasped at my words, then his smile broke and clasped my fingers tightly and tighter than before.