I Converted to Islam Because of Helper

Back to Lilis

After some hesitation, they finally drove me.

"Can sir, we happen to go home later through the area of Lilis' house. But until the limit we just pass, sir, can not drive to the cottage. Because the car we use is a service car, and our time is limited. Just because the representatives of the company we're here." said Mr. Hamid happily.

I feel relieved, I will finally meet up with Lilis again.

After a long conversation, we immediately asked the bride and groom for a photo together as proof that we were really doing the job.

I followed the black service car in front of me, of course accompanied by Mr. Joko.

"Why does Mr. Shang want to see Lilis? Kan Lilis has not worked at the boss' house for a long time" asked Joko in the car.

"I like Lilis sir, not because I know who Lilis really is. But I've been interested in Lilis ever since I met her." Honestly answered.

"This is really sir? Are there at least a lot of successful women out there? I'm sorry sir, and that's one belief with Mr. Shang." Ask Joko sir.

"I will follow the religion of Lilis, that is, I will convert to Islam to become a convert." I replied confidently and did not think about things in the future.

"Well then I don't interfere sir, let Mr. Shang decide for himself. I hope what Mr. Shang does is best for Mr. Shang now and in the future." Joko looks serious about responding to my words.

About a few hours drive finally the official car that was boarded by Mr. Hamid and his entourage pulled over on the side of the road.

I followed the car in front by parking in front of the supermarket not far from the service car.

"Till here, sir, after this follow the maps to get to the boarding school. Sorry once again" said Hamid.

"Yes sir is not papa, I thank everyone for helping me a lot" I said.

"Then excuse me to continue the journey." Hamid shook my hand and Joko.

"Be careful on the road, Mr. Hamid, greetings to others" said Mr. Joko.

"Yes Joko sir, I must say." Hamid sir re-entered the car.

Joko and I continued our journey to the location.

Not to forget I looked for the nearest mosque when I heard the Adhan, because Joko sir is a Muslim who is obliged to pray.

Finally we arrived at an Indralaya boarding house, Al ittifaqiah cottage.

We arrived at half-ninepm, about four hours into the trip. My car parked on the front road of the cottage yard and then walked to the cottage gate.

At the gate we were greeted by the son of the students who were curious about our arrival.

"Excuse me, in this boarding school there is a name Lilis is not it? The son of the new wife of the cottage owner?" Ask Mr. Joko to one of the students.

"Sir, is there a need?" Reply to the young santri.

"Yes, can I take you to meet the owner of this cottage?" My welcome.

"May sir, come." Some santri drove us to a pretty big house in the hut yard.

"Assalamualaikum." a santri knocked on the door with a greeting.

"Waalaikumussalam." a female voice from inside the house. I seem to know that voice.

"Squealing." The door opened, a girl came out from behind the door. Using army green plisket skirt and yellow mustard shirt with matching hijab motif, equipped with glasses. very beautiful, even more beautiful than a few months ago.

"Sir Joko? Mr Shang?" A surprised expression from his face.

"Lilis, please." said Mr. Joko.

Lilis looked smiling, though,

"Let's go in, have a chat in the living room." Lilis bargained.

Joko and I followed Lilis and sat in the living room.

"Wait a minute I'll call you Mom and Dad" Lilis said.

"Yes Lis, I happen to want to talk to your old friend" replied Joko.

Lilis went inside, though,

Before long came out a middle-aged woman and man, not too old.

"Sir Joko" said the woman I'm guessing is Lilis' mother, with a slight resemblance.

And the man greeted me and Mr. Joko. His mother Lilis cupped his hands together.

"Let's sit down." said the man kindly.

"My name is Aji Mubarak, Dad continued Lilis." the man introduced himself, apparently named Mr. Aji.

"I'm Joko sir, a long-time co-worker of Bu Kusuma. And this is Mr. Shang, Lilis's friend." said Mr. Joko. Why did Joko say that I was a friend of Lilis.

"Oh, fine. Looks like Mr. Shang and Mr. Joko are not from here, are they?" Ask Mr. Aji.

Lilis headed to the living room carrying a tray, then served tea and snacks.

"Please taste her pack of snacks and tea." lilis' mother bargained.

Me and Joko nodded.

"I'm sitting here Lis." said Mr. Aji.

"Yes yeah, Lilis put a tray for a while" replied the girl.

"Oh so it is, and this Shang sir is said to be Lilis' friend?" Said Mr. Aji then looked at me.

I saw Lilis showing a confused expression.

"Yes sir, I'm Lilis' friend. We know in Tangerang" I replied.

"Lilis used to work as a maid. The one that Lilis told, Mr. Tom's family. Well, this is his biological brother, Mr. Tom" continued Lilis.

"Oh, yes-yes I remember." replied Mr. Aji.

Then there was a woman heading to the living room, "Change, it's ready" said the woman.

"Let's eat first Mr. Joko, Mr. Shang." said Mr. Aji, offering us to join the dinner.

"Our uncle had eaten at the party" said Mr. Joko.

"Come come here, don't hesitate" replied Mr. Aji.

We headed to the dining table and ate three including Mr. Aji.

"What if Mr. Joko and Mr. Shang stay here? It's almost night, and the distance from here to Muara Enim is quite far" said Mr. Aji.

"Thank you sir, I'm used to driving a car for a long time. And our time is limited because we have to go back to Tangerang and then to the city of Medan sandpaper to complete the project." I refused to Pak Aji, of course I was not comfortable in a very religious environment.

After dinner, we continued our conversation in the guest room. While Lilis and the woman were cleaning the dining table.

"Pak Aji, actually I am here to convey the meaning of my arrival" I said by trying to stay calm but very stubborn.

"What does this have to do with Lilis?" Ask Mr. Aji.

"Yes sir, this is about Lilis as well" I replied.

"I'll call Lilis to listen" replied Mr. Aji.

Mr. Aji went in and out followed by Lilis and her mother.

"Can continue speaking" said Mr. Aji.

"I want to convert to Islam and convert to Islam" I said.

I saw the shock of everyone in the room. Including Lilis,

"Are you sure Mr. Shang has considered this before?" Ask Mr. Aji to me.

"I've been thinking about this for a long time sir, and it's only after meeting Lilis that I intend to propose to Lilis after embracing Islam" I replied.

"So Mr Shang wants to convert to Islam because of love and women? Not because of God?" Ask Mr. Aji.

"Degg"

Mr. Aji's questions are like piercing the heart and shaking the courage that I had gathered.

"I do not forbid Mr. Shang to become a Muslim, but it is better for Mr. Shang to set the intention first." continued Mr. Aji.

"Okay sir, I'm sorry." I said.

If words can be retracted and corrected, of course I don't want those words out of my mouth. It turns out that I have not really intended solely because of God.

Mr. Joko did not want to interfere, he just silently listened.

Time went on until it was past ten, I asked permission to go home to the Lilis family. Of course with mixed feelings.

"Let me drive, sir, because Mr. Shang must not be concerned to drive" said Joko, who I immediately agreed.

Not much chatter between me and Joko sir in the car, all washed away their feelings.

"Please sir, fight if Mr. Shang really wants to propose to Lilis. I saw Lilis harboring feelings for Mr. Shang, visible from the look in his eyes" said Mr. Joko.

I just took a breath, unwilling to answer.

We just got to the hotel and we took a break, I only booked one room.

Just closing my eyes, my phone vibrated accompanied by a song from Imagine dragon titled bad wild. It's on the screen, Ge tom.

Thanks for reading & ''T2