HIJRAH IS LOVE

Chapter 72. Syifa Doll

Ghibran stopped his car and parked next to the house. Today there was a meeting of their extended family at the home of his parents. The man wanted to bring his wife's child at the father's request.

They entered after saying their greetings. In the back garden has gathered the whole family. The kids play happily. Syifa did not join. Every time he comes into play, they'll set aside. Maybe not used to the boy.

"Assalamualaikum, Dad. How are you?" aisha asked, shaking hands with her father-in-law.

"Waalaikumsalam, Daddy's healthy. Here Syifa. Grandpa bought a doll yesterday in Singapore" said Mr Abdul.

"Thursday, Cake?" asked Syifa cheerfully. He approached his grandfather and hugged him.

Abdul did the same. Hugged and kissed the boy. Aisha chose to sit near her father-in-law. No matter what other family wants to say about him who does not want to gather. For him, self-saneity is more important than hearing their opinions.

While Abdul was talking to his granddaughter, Ibu Nur passed by with food brought with the tray. Her face looked a little sour, as Aisha did not help serving the family.

Aisha who understood with her in-laws eyes then woke up. He approached Mother Nur.

"Let me help you, ma'am," said Aisha.

"Let mother and others carry the food. You are pregnant. What else has your stomach puffed up like that. Mother asked for help from others. Let Aisha sit down" said Abdul's father.

"It's okay, Dad. Not heavy, really!" answer Aisha.

"There are still many other young girls and women. You just sit down!" father Abdul said.

The ghibran who was sitting with the other brother heard Dad's words also interrupted immediately.

"That's exactly what you said, honey. Let the others take him. You sit down" said Ghibran.

Aisha finally sat back down. Annisa and the other female cousins finally woke up from sitting down and helped Mother Nur. It made her mother-in-law so upset.

"Nur, where's the doll for Syifa. Please bring!" the orders of Mr. Abdul.

"They're for Syifa, huh?" ask Mother Nur in a stammer.

"Yes, I asked you to keep it. Please take it and give it to my granddaughter" said Pak Nur.

Mother Nur looked clumsy. He approached the husband. Sighs before answering the middle-aged man's words.

"Why can Aqila be played? Wasn't it for Aqila was given yesterday. The doll that made Syifa why also given? I bought it for him too!" say Father with a little emotion.

Mr. Abdul's voice was quite large, inviting the attention of other families. Their eyes are now on Abdul and Ibu Nur. Aisha who sat near her father-in-law was silent. Don't want to interfere.

"I'm not giving to Aqila. Just lend it," replied Ibu Nur slowly. He was embarrassed to be the center of attention.

Annisa who heard that then approached her daughter who was playing the doll. He then took it. It made Aqila cry. She hugged the doll tightly. Not to let go.

"Dad see for yourself. Aqila cried if the doll was taken away," replied Mother Nur.

"Annisa, next time if you know Aqila likes to play dolls, wherever you go, you should bring her toys. Later habits to adulthood want to master the property of others. I bought one for Aqila. It belongs to Syifa. Do not want to be owned too," said Mr. Abdul with full emphasis.

"Yes, Om. I forgot to bring it. Next time I'll take the doll with me wherever I go. I will seduce Aqila first to give her the doll" Annisa said in a soft voice.

All the extended family of Ibu Nur was disinclined by Mr. Abdul. The man rarely spoke. However, once spoken will be painful to hear. He speaks as is without fear of offended interlocutors. Saying the right thing even if it hurts their heart.

"Dad, it was actually my mother who gave. Annisa no asking. Mother lent Aqila silence, not fuss anymore," said Ibu Nur defending the pound.

"Next time do not give someone else's property without permission. I should have asked before I did anything. It belongs to Syifa. Do not lend without the permission of the owner" said Mr. Abdul with emphasis.

"I'll try Aqila's seduction. Syifa, borrow the doll for a while. Grandma will try to ask for it. You wait a minute, yes," said Ibu Nur.

"Yes, Grandma" Syifa replied in a soft voice. He only looked at the puppet that was in Aqila's arms. The doll was so nice and funny.

Annisa held the princess who was still tightly hugging the doll. As if afraid of being taken. Nur's mother approached the two. Trying to seduce the boy.

"Nisa, I'm sorry about you. She shouldn't be angry just because of this doll" whispered Mother Nur.

"Om not wrong, Auntie. Indeed I should have brought Aqila's toys with me every time I went. In order not to borrow people's property again," said Annisa.

Annisa and Nur's mother take Aqila to the park. Persuading him to play with other children on the grass. That way, he would let go of his embrace with the puppet.

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