I Can Without You

19. Stabilize the Heart

⁇ ️: Assalamu'alaikum, Mas. Is there time this afternoon? I have something to talk to Mas.

⁇ ️: Wa'alaikumsalam, Ma'am. Ada, Ma. Okay, I'll wait in front of the company like I used to, yeah.

️: Yes, Mas.

Smile Cloud grew to read the chat from Shofi. Great cloud hopes that he will get good news later this afternoon. After waiting patiently for more than a week.

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As promised earlier this afternoon, Awan has been standing by near the company security guard post where Shofi works. Not long after, Shofi had already exited the company parking area and immediately approached the cloud.

"Assalamu'alaikum, Mas" Shofi said after stopping his motorcycle near the Awan motorcycle.

"Wa'alaikumsalam, Ma'am," replied the Clouds.

"We went straight to the park yesterday, Mas," Shofi asked later.

"OKAY. Madam Shofi first, I'm following you from behind."

Shofi nodded his head. He then restarts his motorcycle. The clouds followed behind Shofi. The two headed to a city park near the company. The same place when yesterday Awan expressed his intention to marry Shofi.

Arriving at the city park, again they chose to sit on a park chair near the fountain.

"So, what does Miss Shofi want to talk about?" cloud asked after the two of them sat down side by side.

"I'm sorry, Mom, I wanted to ask you about Cloud. Is Mas Awan still serious about what Mas said yesterday?" ask Shofi carefully.

"certain. I told you from the beginning, right, I'm sure and determined to marry Ms. Shofi," replied Awan without hesitation.

"Are you really not concerned about the differences in status and age?"

"Not at all."

"What about the Mas Awan family? Did they all also already agree to Mas Awan's intentions?"

"Honestly, Ma'am, I just told you about this matter as Papa. And yes, alhamdulillaah Papa is very supportive of my intention. If it's for Mama and the others, the plan is after Ms. Shofi accepts my new proposal me and Papa will tell them."

"And are you sure that Mama Mas Awan and the others will agree too?" ask Shofi again.

The small smiling cloud. The clouds understand Shofi's concerns. The two have now changed their sitting position to face each other.

"Sir, I cannot guarantee that my mother and the others will also directly approve of my intentions. But, as long as Madam Shofi answers 'yes' and is willing to marry me, I promise I will try my hardest to convince all of them. Especially with the support of Mbak Shofi, I believe I can certainly convince them all, Ma'am," replied Awan full of confidence.

The clouds could see Shofi who had started to glaze over.

"So, can I hear the answer from Ms Shofi now? Will Sister Shofi marry me?" ask the clouds later.

Shofi lowered his head. A moment later he again raised his face and smiled gently.

"Yes, Mas. I'm willing," replied Shofi quietly.

And a smile immediately sprang up adorning the face of the clouds.

"Alhamdulillaah hirobbil 'aalamiin, '" said Awan gratefully as he rubbed his face with his palms.

Cloud and Shofi were both smiling happily at this moment.

"May I hold Shofi's hand?" ask Awan, ask permission.

Had been silent for a while, finally Shofi then nodded his head slowly while smiling.

The clouds close their seats to Shofi. With a slight tremble, he raised his right hand and then touched Shofi's left hand. Awan could feel that Shofi's hand was cold right now, probably because he was so nervous earlier.

The clouds then gently clasped Shofi's left hand and then smiled gently.

"Thank you, Ma'am, for being willing to accept my proposal. Thank you for being willing to marry me. I promise you with Ma'am Shofi, I will definitely try my hardest to be happy Mbak and Keinan in the future" said Awan.

"Together, Mas. I also thank Mas because Mas Awan still wants to accept my situation like this."

"Sorry," said Shofi.

The clouds smiled again. The cloud then again changed its sitting position and faced forward, still holding Shofi's hand with it. Shofi also changed his sitting position back facing forward.

The clouds carried Shofi's left hand which he was holding onto his lap then rubbed it with his thumb slowly. Cloud could see Shofi's reddened face.

"Hmm, if I call him not to use 'Mbak' anymore and just name it, can't you?" ask the clouds later.

"Byeah, Mas. It's up to the Clouds, how comfortable it is" replied Shofi.

"Well then, Shofi," said Awan who began calling Shofi by name alone without the frills of 'Mbak' again.

Cloud and Shofi stared at each other. The two then both threw smiles.

"Yes, Mas," Shofi replied.

Ah, the atmosphere is getting too serious. And to be honest, this is not very much in keeping with the typical humorous cloud. The clouds then began to twist his brain.

"How about we eat first, Shofi?" tanya Awan, trying to melt the atmosphere. "We ate at my Papa's restaurant. I want to know you with Papa. What do you think?"

"I-iya, Mom. Be able. But I need to inform the house people first. Let them not worry because I came home late" Shofi replied.

"Ck, don't be so formal that dong, Shofi," said Awan after a slow cluck. "It sounds so stiff. Relax, let's talk about it. Okay?"

"Mmm, i-yes, Mas."

"Yes, the hunt is reported by mother first. Say Mas ngajak you eat first. The return of Anterin."

"Yes, Mum."

Shofi then pulled his phone out of his bag. Shofi then contacted Aminah.

"Assalamu'alaikum," said Aminah across the call.

"Wa'alaikumsalam, Mom. Ma'am, I want permission to eat out with Mas Awan first, yes. So my sister came home a little late later. But later we will see the same Mas Awan also really."

"Eh? I gave you an answer to Awan, huh?"

"Yes, Mom. Alhamdulillaah has already."

"And sister's answer?"

"So, Mom."

"Thankful thank God."

The clouds could faintly hear Aminah's happy cry. The smile of the clouds was again growing.

"Yes, my sister closed first, Mom. Assalamu'alaikum."

"Wa'alaikumsalam's chat. Be careful both of you. Say hello to mom for the clouds."

"Yes, Mom."

Tut's.

The phone connection was also cut off.

"Udah?" ask Cloud.

"Udah, Mom. Mas also got greetings from mother," replied Shofi.

"Wa'alaikumsalam," said Awan reply to a greeting from Aminah earlier. "Yeah, we're leaving now!"

"Yes, Mum."

Cloud and Shofi then stood up from his seat. The two then left the park. By riding their respective motorcycles, the two then headed to Surya's restaurant located not far from there.