
After returning from Abdul's house. The two of them walked over to the Hanif residence with a look of satisfaction, as they had all found a bright spot. Now Melvin's body began to hurt, drowsiness began to attack him. They both decided to sleep first at Hanif's house before returning to Al-Muttaqin Pesantren Cottage.
Kumandang Adzan Dzuhur woke them up. The limp in Melvin's body began to feel, his body temperature was rising, with the body shivering. His face looked ashen as it was not drained with blood. His two legs were difficult to move because of pain, because they were too far away to walk last night.
“Bang, brother body hot once!” Hanif was shocked when his skin came into contact with Melvin's skin. Hanif got up from the bed of a cot made of weathered wood and held Melvin's forehead lying on his side. Melvin opened his eyes slowly, although it was difficult, trying to ignore the pain, because his happiness was not worth the pain.
“Abang no papa. Maybe brother was just a sauce. After the Dzuhur prayer we go back to Pesantren. Brother must get ready to go home, to say goodbye to Buya, Umi, and the santri.” Melvin wakes up with Hanif's help. He sat down for a while before stepping his foot into the bathroom for ablution. Hanif looked at Melvin's face with a doubtful look.
“Abang sure? My brother's condition is not convincing! What strong brother to walk to the dock?” Melvin looked around Hanif's room where the walls were made of bamboo. Then he looked at the old window that showed a bamboo tree outside.
“Inn Shaa Allah strong brother Nif. Brother just has the same fever dizzy head doang. You'll take your brother again yes, brother's leg hurts.” Pinta Melvin who looked back at Hanif who was looking at him then nodded his head.
“Sister's leg must be sick, because it's not used to the road far. If I was ordinary. Later I will definitely take my brother again kok.” Hanif replied with a smile. Melvin rubbed Hanif's head gently, each rubbing his head, as if to remind him of the figure of Jonathan, his future sister-in-law.
“Still Nif.”
Trudgingly walking to the bathroom behind the house, he tried to fight his pain to fulfill the obligations commanded by his Lord.
After the Dzuhur prayer, they immediately went back to the Pesantren Buya Hanafi. The hot weather did not dampen their spirits to keep stepping towards the dock that looks crowded that day.
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After the prayer Ashar Melvin walked over to Buya and Umi who were sitting in the middle room. The two of them seemed to be chatting lightly while watching the lecture on television. Melvin sat on a wooden chair beside the two of them.
“Buya, Umi. I want to say goodbye to you both. Thank you for helping me, thank you for all your kindness so far. Sorry, I cannot repay your kindness one by one, only God can repay.” Buya Hanafi and Umi Fatimah looked at each other. They do not understand what the adopted child is saying. Seeing the confusion on their faces, Melvin continued.
“Buya, Umi. I have to go back to Surabaya. I have to go back to where I came from, even though my heart is heavy leaving you. But there was no other way, there were many people waiting for me there, there was someone who needed my presence. I hope Buya and Umi allow me to go home.” Umi Fatimah moved closer to Melvin. He gently rubbed the pale face of his adopted son, with teary eyes.
“This soon you'll be going, son? Although Umi heavy release you, but Umi will try sincerely. Because your real life isn't here, it's there. Umi has no reason to keep you.” Melvin smiled as he nodded his head. His eyes also seemed to be glazed, because he had to leave Buya and Umi who were so good to him.
“I promise. After Meida wakes up, I'll bring her here to see Buya and Umi. I'll introduce you guys. Umi, Buya do not worry, Inn Shaa Allah later I will often visit here.” Melvin wiped away the tears on the wrinkled face of Umi Fatimah who was looking at her deeply while stroking her head. Buya shifted his position and sat next to Melvin.
“Are you sure you're going home, son? Buya is worried about your condition. Your face is very pale, your body temperature is hot. Buya is afraid of anything happening with you on the way, moreover you will travel far,” Melvin also turned his head towards Buya who was looking at him with sadness. Then he clasped his hand.
“Buya no need to worry. My friend will pick me up here. Maybe tonight they'll arrive.” Melvin answered the worry on Buya's face. He saw sadness in the eyes of the middle-aged man who harbored a lot of love and sincerity.
“They picked you up using what son? There's no way to get here fast. The distance from here to the city also takes almost 10 hours, not to the airport. It will probably take 3 days.” Buya did not know that Melvin would be picked up by helicopter. He thought Melvin would travel overland and air.
“They picked me up directly using the Buya helicopter. At most they land on the field near the pier. Because only helicopter vehicles are the easiest and fastest access to this village. Buya, Umi, will you come with me to Surabaya? I want to introduce you guys as my parents.” Buya and Umi looked at each other. Then shook his head. They can't go to Surabaya. If they left, who would take care of the Pesantren Cottage whose student was almost 100.
“Sorry Son. Umi and Buya can't come with you. If Buya and Umi come to Surabaya, what about the students here. They each need our guidance.” Buya clasped Melvin's hand which looked disappointed. Umi patted her shoulder gently with a smile.
“We can only wish you good luck until the destination. Play here often, bring your wife and family. Buya and Umi await your arrival. Never forget us, and break the cord between us.”
“While you are not our biological child, we love you very much Nak.” Said Umi Fatimah who was crying. Melvin couldn't even see it.
“I can't possibly forget people as good as you guys. Buya and Umi don't want to watch me get married? Inn Shaa Allah, if Allah meridhoi my intention. Tomorrow is my wedding day. I want Buya and Umi to see the most historic day of life only.” Pinta Melvin with a parched face looked at them in turn. Buya Hanafi nodded his head by stroking Melvin's arm.
“Actually we want Nak, but we can't leave your sisters here. Our responsibilities are huge, son. Buya and Umi can only pray, may your marriage smoothly no obstacles, and become a family sakinah, mawaddah, warrahmah.” Do'a Buya while kissing Melvin's forehead as a form of affection.
“Aamiin. Well if it's Buya and Umi's decision, I appreciate it.” Breaking Melvin with a breastplate.
“Umi, does umi still keep the clothes I wore when I first came here?” Umi Fatimah walked to her room to pick up the melvin clothes she kept. He brought a fold of sweater and black Jeans and gave it to Melvin.
“Thanks Umi.”
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After praying, Melvin wears his full outfit. With a casual appearance that he used to wear when he was still in Surabaya. Usually here he only wears black cloth pants and brown cocoa, now he wears Jeans pants and a gray sweater wrapped in a tall body strapping. In front of him, Buya Hanafi and Umi Fatimah were giving advice before his departure.
“Nak before you go Buya just want to order, “Stead with your faith, even though many problems come. Since FAITH is everything, have this one thing, then we will conquer anything.” Buya patted Melvin's shoulder gently.
“Don't look for God because you need answers. Seek the Lord because you know that He is the answer to your question.”
Melvin nodded his head digesting the words of Buya Hanafi whose eyes implied a lot of sadness.
“Good Buya. Melvin will always remember everything Buya said. Pray for Melvin to remain loyal to the faith of Melvin.” Melvin answered with a look at his day. Buya Hanafi and Umi Fatimah also guaranteed his speech.
“Nak, order Umi. Marry a woman who has a sincere heart and kindness. Women who are not afraid to love and be loved. A woman who can be independent, but also respects you. He does not walk in front of you or behind you, but he walks beside you, holding your hand, supporting each other in joy and sorrow.” The Umi Fatimah. Melvin was silent thinking about his words, he found everything Umi Fatimah said, everything was in Meida.
“If the woman is funny and can make you laugh, choose her. Do not marry a woman who is too serious with her life, because your life will also be chaotic. But marry a woman who will laugh and joke with you, because life is sometimes too hard, you need friends to laugh together.” Melvin smiled as he nodded his head. It seemed that he could not wait to meet Meida even though he was still in a coma.
“Inn Shaa Allah Umi, Melvin has found the figure you mentioned is in Meida, Melvin's future wife. Inn Shaa Allah she's the right woman to live Melvin.” Said Melvin who was embraced by the head of the government by Umi Fatimah and Buya.
“If you have found such a woman, always thank her and give her love, every day. Because a wife is the most precious treasure to share your life with. Respect him and support whatever his dreams. Always prioritize compromise, but do not let your wedding dreams get lost.” Advice of Buya Hanafi who was followed by his wife in a raucous voice,
“If you have found it, make yourself the greatest husband and father. Remember that! Children do not obey what you say, but imitate what you did” Umi Fatimah again wiped her tears. It feels like the separation with Melvin is getting closer.
Buya Hanafi walked towards his room to pick up a book. Then he gave the book to Melvin as a memory of him. Buya Hanafi placed the book in his hand with a sad look,
“Son, know that your wife will be your ribs that you have found, as the bones that build your body, so protect her with your blood and flesh.
Son, that your wife is a counterweight in your life, so listen to her, pay attention to her at all times so that she will always feel appreciated.
Son, you are the leader of your little family in the future, be a wise priest, wise and smart, your little family will feel great peace.” Melvin's eyes were foggy to hear the advice of Buya Hanafi who so deeply touched his heart. He accepted the book and hugged it tightly.
“Assalamualaikum Buy, Umi.” Hanif entered the house after knocking on the door. Umi turned her head towards Hanif who was standing in front of them.
“What's Nif?” Ask Umi Fatimah slowly. Hanif turned his gaze towards Buya and Melvin who were crying while hugging. Then he looked back at Umi Fatimah's face with disdain,
“Umi, at the gate of Pesantren there is a bule who nyari bang Faris.”
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