HIJRAH IS LOVE

Chapter 62. Abdul's Dad

Mom and Dad were together after lunch. He won't be late if he gets home. Syifa with its potency was in the arms of the grandfather.

"Grandfather's appointment will come often" said Syifa and kissed the middle-aged man's cheek.

"Yes, but grandfather can't promise to come often. Grandpa is old. Started not able to drive for long," replied Mr. Abdul.

"Grandfather can use a driver. Why bring it yourself" replied Syifa.

Mr. Abdul pinched his grandson's nose slowly. Kiss both cheeks of the little girl with anxiety.

"Strong granddaughter grandfather," replied Abdul finally.

"What Syifa said was true, Dad. If you're here again, don't drive yourself. Driver's wear. Mas Ghibran and I were not calm during my father's journey" Aisha said.

"Yes, Son. I'll find the driver" Mr. Abdul replied with a smile. He seemed very happy with his daughter-in-law. Nur's mother just silently heard with a sullen face seeing her husband talking intimately with Syifa and Aisha.

Ghibran and Aisha drove to the yard. When Mr. Abdul wants to get in the car, he undoes his intention. He approached the wife of his son. Nur's mother who had first entered noticed the husband with eyes without blinking.

"Aisha, as a husband, I apologize if you often say words that hurt your heart. I hope you stay as patient as you face mom. Never be tired. Dad asks as a parent of Ghibran, stay next to your son. If he says it wrong with me, let me rebuke him. Thank you for choosing Ghibran to be your life partner" Abdul's father said.

"Dad, I'm not angry at mother's words. I have looked at her like my own mother. If he scolds me, let it be. Wouldn't an elderly person come back to act like a child. It's possible that later after old age, my attitude is more than mother's, "Aisha replied.

Ghibran hugged his wife's waist to hear the woman's words. He feels very lucky to have a wife like Aisha. The bitterness of life he experienced made his attitude mature. He was also a very patient man.

"This is for you. Can make a handle when giving birth," said Abdul's father. He gave me a check.

Ghibran and Aisha looked at each other. They didn't expect Dad to give you a check.

"Not Dad. Mas Ghibran still have money for my delivery later," said Aisha. He returned the check to his father-in-law.

'Dad knows if Ghibran can afford to pay you. But this is what I gave you. Can be put in savings. Remember Ghibran, this is your wife's money. Not for you!"

"Thank you, Dad. I don't know what to say. Only prayer can I say, may Allah always give goodness and blessings to Dad" Aisha said.

Abdul's father then got into the car. He left his son's residence at a moderate speed. Until the car disappears from sight, they enter the house.

"Mas, here's the check" said Aisha giving her husband a check.

"That's for you. You said that, right?"

"This is a big number, Mas. Did you not write wrong," said Aisha when she saw the nominal listed on the check sheet.

"That's your sustenance. Tomorrow melt it down and get into your savings."

Aisha hugged her husband and kissed him on the cheek. He feels very lucky. Although the mother-in-law has not been able to accept her completely, but with the love of her husband and the attention of her father-in-law, Aisha is sure to be able to face the attitude of Mother Nur.

In the car the mother who was curious about what her husband gave her, finally asked.

"What did Daddy give Aisha?" ask Mother Nur.

"Just a piece of paper" replied Mr. Abdul flatly.

"Printed paper? Wh-wh-what for? Don't lie, Ibu Nur" said. She thought to what her husband gave her a piece of paper.

"Mom, whatever I gave Aisha that has nothing to do with you. It is not your right that I give. I will continue to meet all your needs. So don't worry. One thing you need to remember, never again interfere with the affairs of the Ghibran family. Are you not afraid of hate? We are old. Son is just one Ghibran. We should try to have a good relationship. Who will look after us when we get old if we keep fighting with our son-in-law?" ask Dad in a stressed voice.

Nur's mother fell silent, unable to answer the husband's words. He acknowledged the truth of what Abdul's father said.

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