
"Ehhemmm.., ehhemm... ," Grandpa Sharifudin cleared his throat.
Surprising the two men who were kasmaran. Quickly Ricard broke his embrace, because he was embarrassed by the pesantren's grandfather.
"Grandfather… !" ricard exclaimed among his astonishment.
"Grandfather since when was he here?" tanya Septi with a little shy because he was caught hugging by Grandpa Sharifudin.
"Just now, and I see you're hugging." replied Grandpa Syarifudin flatly.
"Do you have the same feelings for each other?" Grandfather Syarifudin was looking to confirm his conjecture.
With a hint of embarrassment Ricard and Septi nodded their heads almost simultaneously.
"Then, make a bond that can really make you happy, and you want Ricard, if you have found a bond then release the other bond" said Grandpa Syarifudin seriously.
Making the two people speechless with their heads down.
"Son Ricard," called Grandpa Sharifudin slowly.
"Yes Kek" said Ricard by staring at the authoritative face.
"If you feel confident, immediately propose to Septi and immediately proceed to the marriage level so that you become lawful, because indeed Allah does not like relationships without marriage ties, because it is illegal for the law." grandfather Sharifudin reminded.
"Well Cake, as soon as I and my family will propose to Septi." said Ricard with confidence.
"Good, if so, now you better keep your distance first, let alone touch" said Grandpa Syarifudin.
"GOOD KEK" said the two back together.
Grandfather Syarifudin re-entered his room, and rested for a while because the clock had shown at 01.25 and at 02.35 he had to wake up to carry out his duties as a servant as well as a role model for the santri.
"It's early morning, let's go to bed!" invite Septi who has kept his distance from Ricard since Grandpa Syarifudin reprimand earlier.
"Yes, I think so, especially tomorrow we have to work" Ricard said.
Finally they stepped into their rooms.
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The atmosphere was getting late, the night wind was blowing even louder. The cold began to stab making all human beings more and more asleep in the cradle of a beautiful dream.
The clock's needle keeps ticking along with the night never ending, time keeps rolling slowly leaving the night to pick up this morning.
All residents of the pesantren flocked to the mosque to perform worship, approaching the Khalik.
The voice of praise to the Almighty echoed over the pesantren, a voice that always chanted verses praising His greatness.
Grandpa Sharifudin, although his body has been old, but his spirit to keep fighting in Islam by educating his students with religious upbringing. So that makes them as intelligent and moral people.
In the house of ndalem, the atmosphere was no less busy, everyone rushed to worship none of them lingered in their sleep.
On the eastern horizon the red universe began to light up, revealing its prowess. The sound of birds chirping greeted the arrival this morning.
After he finished giving a speech at the mosque, Grandpa immediately went from his seat to the house of Ndalem, which was followed by Saga, Ricard and Pak Hendra. Today there was something important that they had to discuss together.
Everyone was sitting on the sofa, they were all looking forward to what Grandpa Syarifudin would say.
"Well, today before we part and do our own activities, I as Grandpa of Saga want to say many thanks for the presence of all family and friends." Grandpa took a breath and then exhaled slowly.
Hearing the orders from Grandpa Syarifudin, Ricard sighed then began to say with confidence.
"For Alexa, I'm sorry for all my mistakes I've done to you, from now on I'm freeing you from an engagement bond that might be uncomfortable enough to make you feel uncomfortable" Ricard said.
And it makes Alexa was surprised to hear the statement from the man who had been his fiancee.
"Is it true what I heard?" Alexa still looks confused.
"Yes, I'm serious, and I decided to have a more serious relationship with Septi."
Rebellious makes Alexa look towards Septi who is smiling blush in embarrassment, because Ricard turns out to boldly state their relationship.
"Mr, Septi! Really it?" a wide smile was etched on Alexa's face hearing her best friend had found her love.
Septi nodded as he said, "Yes,"
Alexa, who was sitting next to Septi, immediately got up from her seat and hugged her best friend.
"Congratulations Ma'am, may your relationship last until your grandparents."
"Yes, thank you" Septi replied very happily.
Alexa broke her arms and turned to look at Ricard.
"Ricard, I leave my brother, keep him from feeling sad let alone crying, and if that happens then you will deal with Alexa Setiawan!" alexa said firmly and it made everyone laugh.
"Funny, really you are funny," said Bu Lalika who also felt happiness over the union of Septi and Ricard. However, it is not that that actually makes him happy but Alexa and Saga which will certainly soon unite anyway.
"Cocky, funny?" Alexa frowning.
"Yes, look at your face funny, threatening but cute," replied Ms. Lalika while laughing.
Making the atmosphere even warmer, seeing Mother Lalika laugh everyone also laughed without caring about Alexa who was still scowling annoyed.
"Ah, never mind, whatever it is I'm very grateful because with the release of the bond it means that my chances of rejoining Alexa is getting bigger. Isn't that so, buddy?" Saga rolled her eyes towards Ricard who was also smiling back at Saga.
Ricard also stepped towards Saga, approaching his best friend whom he had neglected for a few days because of his unwarranted jealousy.
Ricard grabs Saga's hand and takes her closer to Alexa, and Ricard unites the ex-husband's hand.
"Please promise, the two of you will soon be united and will never be separated again." Ricard solemnly asked.
"I promise, buddy. I'll never hurt her again" Saga said.
"You know, all those years he wanted to move on from you, but it never worked. Even to me, she still can't forget you." Ricards.
"really?"
"Yes, so don't ever hurt her again, she'll be tormented for life."
Back the sound of laughter of happiness graced the atmosphere, except Alexa. He did not laugh but hid his smile timidly.
"I will be the first to give you my blessing, if I married you only for a debt, then now I will marry you back for jihad in the cause of Allah. Sorry Mr Syarifudin, can we do Ijab kabul now? Because I don't want to postpone it anymore" said Mr. Hendra with full intent.
"Of course, sir. Let them be religiously legitimate first, and we can legally proceed later." Mr. Syarifudin also agreed to Mr. Hendra's request.
What an unexpected thing before, Saga and Alexa married suddenly, but it makes them very happy.