Kuyang Dribble

160. Nseventh Day

That night a quiet and dark atmosphere enveloped a large flat place.Too silent until it felt like a breath of its own could be heard clearly. But the silent atmosphere was disturbed by the presence of a black shadow figure resembling the form of an adult woman quickly flashed there. So fast the woman seemed to float and not tread the ground.

The woman stopped somewhere and turned her head as if she was looking for something. He grinned when he found what he was looking for.

She quickly approached the place where the thing she was looking for was. He smiled with a bright face. Then the woman closed her eyes as if she was casting a spell. After that, he opened his eyes and smiled.

Shortly afterwards the woman darted away just like that and without looking back.

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The seven-day memorial service of Arafah's death held at Fikri's house went well. The atmosphere this time looked much more relaxed than before. Smiles and laughter occasionally sounded decorate the house crowded with residents. Among the residents, Hilya is busy helping Ayu serve dishes.

Of all the men present, a man never seemed to look at Hilya. He is Nathan who seems amazed to see the appearance of Hilya who is adorable with his robe and long veil.

"Don't look forward to Bang, help dong" whispered Nicko from beside Nathan.

Nathan nodded and got up to help Hilya put the dish in front of the guests.

Soon the residents disbanded and returned to their homes. Ustadz Zulkifli and his wife who were also present at the time took part because the night was getting late.

"Thank you, Abi, Umma. I'm sorry to have taken a shot" Fikri said, kissing the backs of Ustadz Zulkifli's hands and his wife alternately.

Since Nicko married ustadz Zulkifli's daughter, Fikri's call to ustadz Zulkifli has changed. Now he called ustadz Zulkifli and his wife like Ramadanti called his parents Abi and Umma. Now their relationship is getting closer like a parent and child.

"Fikri Same. Once again Ane and Umm Dhanti joined in defending the death of Arafah. Patient and confident. Be sure that God has a better plan. Maybe Antum is sad at the moment, but it won't be long before Antum will laugh happily. Remember, Antum already has two savings on the side of God in the form of children who died before puberty, you know" said Ustadz Zulkifli reminded.

"Yes Bi. Ayu and I are sincere. We also believe that leaving Our Children with God is the best thing" said Fikri with a smile.

"God, that's good. Oh yeah, Antum don't think about clinics. Take a break at home to calm yourself and your wife. Clinical affairs are easy, Ane can still take care of it later," said ustadz Zulkifli while patting Fikri's shoulder.

"Ready Bi. Thanks again," said Fikri with a smile.

"Yes yes. We go home first. Maikoland ...!" ustadz Zulkifli said after shaking hands with all the men in the room.

"Wa alaikumsalam ..," said everyone at the same time.

Fikri, Ayu and Nicko also drove ustadz Zulkifli and his wife out of the house. While Bayan and his family accompanied some residents who still survive there.

Soon Fikri, Ayu and Nicko return home. By then all the guests had left. Only Bayan and his family plus Hilya still survive there.

Now everyone is sitting on the carpet enjoying coffee and snacks.

"You want dinner now, ain't ya ?" ask Anna suddenly.

"By Bund. Don't you want dinner too ?" bayan asked while staring at everyone in turn.

"Later on Well, I'm still full" Nathan said quickly.

"When do you eat. The feeling of Mother Daritadi You only eat cakes aja Nath," said Anna while preparing a plate of rice and side dishes for the husband.

"Masa Bunda ga ngeh also. Brother is full because there is Brother Hilya here. Hunger and thirst disappear instantly when we are with the people we love. That's what Bund is," said Nicko while laying his head on Ramadanti's lap.

Nicko's words made everyone laugh. Hilya looked down in shame.

"Udah do you consider the future Wife, Hilya would like to be Your Wife Nath ?" asked Fikri while leaning her body against the wall.

Fikri's simple question seemed to awaken Nathan and Hilya if it was time they discussed it. The two of them looked shocked and stared at each other for a moment.

"Where is that ?" nathan asked who still sounded clear in everyone's ears.

"What ?" ask Hilya.

"We are challenged by marriage with Bang Fikri. Are you still unwilling to accept my request ?" ask Nathan.

"What request, I don't understand," said Hilya wrong behavior.

"Ck, request to marry dong Darling. Time doesn't understand either. You always do this if you are invited to talk about marriage," said Nathan gemas.

"Oh that. I'm up to you anyway. Whenever you want to sleep, I'm ready," said Hilya shyly.

"Are you really ready now ?" nathan asked enthusiastically.

"Yes," said Hilya steady.

Hilya's reply made Nathan cheerfully and everyone laughed happily.

But their laughter stopped as the doorbell rang.

"Let me open" said Fikri, rising from his seat.

"I'm Temenin ga Bi ?" ask Ayu.

"Ga for Mi. You are here," said Fikri as he stepped out.

A man's voice was heard greeting as Fikri exited the house. Fikri also invited the man into the house.

"It just so happened that Mr. Adang came. Let's go in sir, we just finished our seventh day of study for Arafah" said Fikri while opening the gate.

"Sorry Mas. But I'm only here for a second. There are important things that I have to take," said Adang.

"Yes I know. But we talked inside, sir. There's my family gathering too. Talking about coffee is delicious. Don't worry, the stock of coffee is still a lot, still anget. So Mr. Adang ga ngerepotin at all," joked Fikri.

Because it is not good to refuse Fikri who was half-forced, Adang also followed Fikri into the house.

Bayan who knew Adang also seemed to greet with a smile and shook his hand.

"Let's sit Mr. Adang. We chat while talking yes," said Bayan while thrusting a teapot of coffee and empty glass towards Adang.

"Thank you, sir" said Adang, who is owned by Bayan.

Then Ayu came and put a plate of snacks in front of Adang to make the man smile again.

Ayu who also knew Adang as the caretaker of Arafah's tomb seemed a little disturbed by the presence of Adang. But he tried to calm down because he thought Adang came to discuss the issue of Arafah's funeral documents that they had not completed.

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