High School, But Married
Episode 74
Time continued to roll, Zahira was allowed to go home by the Doctor. On the way home, Zahira and Taufik chose silence rather than voice. While Berlin continued to memorize the formula of Physics.
"Taufik, when are you going to the Outer Country?" tanya Zul broke the silence.
"God willing next week, Om" replied Taufik.
Zulfikar. "Mama and Papa are coming too?" ask Zulfikar again.
"It looks like it, Om. Listen to them there for about a month or two" said Taufik.
"So next week Kak Taufik is leaving. Good thing, I won't meet that ice block again" inner Zahira.
Huh!! Zahira breathed a rough breath. He was confused by his own feelings. He should be happy Taufik to Outside Negri, but he felt just the opposite. "Do I still love that fridge?" inner Zahira.
Papa Zul's car stopped in front of the house in a gray chat. In front of the house was Mama Azahra who was waiting for them. Even the neighbors were waiting in front of their houses.
"Papa, please help me inside" pinta Zahira. He can walk on his own but his knee still hurts.
"Yes, honey" said Zul out of the car. Zulfikar helped his daughter while Taufik took Zulfikar's suitcase out of the trunk. A berlin? Hmmm, the man went straight into the house.
"Mbak Zahra, the village medicine that Mas Budi meant last night was in his yard Mbak Dita. Mbak Dita said later in the afternoon he just brought" tell Ijah, Azahra's neighbor.
"Alhamdulillah. Thank you Ma'am Bela" replied Azahra.
"Sama-sama Mbak Zahra" said Mbak Bela.
The neighbors went into their homes. Before long Asna and Haikal were seen at Azahra's house, followed by Oma and Opa and Grandpa and Grandma. They all went into the house.
"Tante, where's the big skillet? Let me cook the water" Taufik said as Azahra was about to light a gas stove.
"There's in the barn. Yes already, later call Auntie yes if the water is boiling" said Azahra.
A few moments later, the water was boiling. Taufik lowered the flame of the gas stove then approached Aunt Azahra in the living room. Seeing Taufik, Azahra understood.
"Have, Son?" ask Azahra.
Azahra followed Taufik into the kitchen. He asked Taufik to bring a pot of hot water into the room. Where there is already a large basin filled with cold water. Taufik heeded, he poured a little hot water until Aunt Azahra said it already. After the water had been prepared, Taufik came out of the room leaving Zahira, Furqan and Mama Azahra.
"Mama, if I talk about your feelings don't be angry" said Zahira.
Azahra. "Please tell me the story, dear" said Azahra.
"And I told Mama and Papa that I didn't want to marry Taufik. I said that because I didn't want to. But I was sad, Mah. Pas Kak Taufik said next week they want to Go Abroad" said Zahira lowered her head, enjoying the massage of the Mama.
"Yes, you like him. So you must be sad. You, you want revenge" Azahra chuckled.
Zahira laughs. "This mama" she smiled. "Mama, I'm sorry. I was a little girl talking about marriage. I do not promise Mama and Papa, but I will try to keep myself for a soul mate who has been written on Mahfudh" said Zahira seriously.
"No Papa. As long as you're comfortable with Mama and Papa, you just tell them. Mama would rather if you consider Mama a friend. So Mama can tell what you're dealing with. That way, Mama can give you a solution" said Azahra.
"Do you want to know? Mama salutes you. You dare to tell the same story Mama and Papa. Mama used to not dare to tell stories in Grandpa, that's why Mama sometimes stress. When Mama married your Papa, Mama did not protest, Mama just kept quiet and eventually became a time bomb for Mama. Thanks to the patience of Mama, Alhamdulilah, Papa is still with Mama now. Thank you, you are here and want to share with Mama and Papa" continued Azahra.
"Back you, Mama. Thank you for your love and affection all this time" said Zahira, pulling a smile.
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The time comes, later tonight Taufik and the family will leave for the airport destination Outside Nergeri. This morning, Taufik and the family were packing. Especially the password is already stored in the bag with the wallet. Taufik stared at the gold bracelet he had bought for Zahira. He gave the bracelet yesterday afternoon but Zahira refused.
"I'd better send it through JNE alone" Inner Taufik.
After packing, Taufik took out a dress from his wardrobe, as well as a hijab that matched the color of the shirt. Then the gold bracelet he keeps between the folds of clothes and the hijab, then he put it into a small substation that fits the size. Not forgetting he put a letter in it.
After wrapping it neatly, Taufik picked up the motor keys rushing to the nearest JNE. Not long after she returned with a big smile.
Tonight greets, Taufik and his family have been on their way to the airport. They were driven by Zulfiqar and Berlin. Zahira did not take the drop because he still had to rest at home.
At home, precisely in the room, Zahira shifted the curtains. Then look away at the night view.
"See you, Brother Taufik" Inner Zahira.
