
One year passed and thank God now Sonia has successfully finished her studies. Safa and Lucky are the same age as her.
"Mother, Sonia got a job offer from Sonia's lecturer at a company" Sonia told her mother.
Sonia and her mother are cooking in the kitchen.
"Alhamdulillaahafemore. Which company is my son?" tanya Saints enthusiastically.
"In Jakarta Bu," replied Sonia softly, between fear and hesitation.
Suci immediately stopped his activity that was cutting vegetables. Sonia approached Suci and then clasped her mother's hands together.
"Sendy and Dennis still cost a lot for their education. The salary offered at the company is also quite large. It's a golden opportunity that doesn't come to every graduate ma'am, only the chosen ones get this offer."
The saint remained silent. Sonia understood what her mother was worried about at the moment.
"Sonia promised Sonia would take good care of herself ma'am. Sonia will also use another identity to go unrecognized. Please ma'am, let Sonia go, "please Sonia earnestly.
"Give me time to think, son" said the saint after a long silence. "When do you have to give your lecturer an answer?"
"At the latest this week, ma'am."
Sacred smiled gently then stroked Sonia's head.
"Tomorrow mother conveys the decision of mother," said the saint in the end.
"Good Ma'am," said Sonia.
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"Where's Bang?" steven asked Andika who was sitting in front of him.
"Berez. Sonia's taking the job."
"Where is the place?"
"At Sean's place. Not too flashy and will not attract excessive attention. Incidentally there is also an empty position in the finance section."
"Did you tell Sean and Adrian?"
"It is better not to. Sonia had changed her identity a little. Let everything go as it is and Sonia can also work quietly."
"okay Bang. The important thing is that we always keep an eye on."
"definitely. Darius has given up everything on us. But he's also still out of the way."
"Good."
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Right now Saints, Sendy, and Dennis are driving Sonia to the station.
"Mom called Om Ahmad. He will pick you up later at the station and help you start the contract. Om Ahmad apologized for not being able to take you to his house, well you know for yourself how your aunt is," said Suci told.
"Yes mom, not pa-pa. Lagian Sonia also does not want to take care of Om Ahmad, especially to make Om and Aunt quarrel," replied Sonia.
"At least I can rest easy if Om Ahmad knows where you are there. So if there's anything you can ask for help."
"Yes Ma'am, Sonia understands. Yes, ma'am, Sonia's up now" said Sonia then kissed the back of Holy hand and hugged her tightly for a while.
After their embrace was released Sonia then turned to her two younger siblings.
"Sister goes on Deck. You guys take good care of mom, study hard. If there's anything, call your sister, okay," Sonia's message to Sendy and Dennis.
"Okay brother," replied Sendy and Dennis simultaneously.
Sendy and Dennis kiss Sonia's hand alternately. Sonia hugged her two sisters together.
Without them noticing Sacred wiped away the tears in the corner of her eyes. Not willing to actually let go of the only daughter who had to return alone to the capital, where their problems began. That worry always haunts him.
Sonia then got on the train. Not long after that, the train started to leave the station. Sonia returned the hand of her mother and her two younger siblings. As much as possible to hold back his tears from falling right then and there. Sonia did not want her mother and her two sisters to see her tears and become sad.
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After a journey that took nearly ten hours, Sonia finally reached the capital. Get off the train with a bag that is not too big containing clothes and other purposes. Sonia then walked towards the exit.
Outside the arrival door, Ahmad and a teenage boy are looking for Sonia. Sonia, who saw Om and his nephew, immediately approached them.
"Assalamu'alaikum Om," said Sonia.
"Wa'alaikumsalam's chat. Uh, Sonia? Is this really Sonia?" ahmad asked in shock and disbelief because he saw the appearance of Sonia so different.
Yes, Sonia's hijab is now. Sonia's changes began since her father died. In addition to wanting to be closer to God Sonia also did not want to add the burden of sin to both parents. And also, Sonia felt her feelings calmer now after wearing the hijab.
"Yes Om, this is Sonia" replied Sonia.
"Subhanallah, you are so beautiful with a hijab like this son. Isn't it Is?" praise Ahmad and ask Ismail's approval.
"Yes, actually Pa. Sonia's sister became very graceful," replied Ismail in amazement.
"You can ah Dek. How's Om, Auntie, and the sisters?" ask Sonia.
"Alhamdulillaah our news is all good, son. How are your grandmother, mother, and sisters?" Ahmad answered and asked at once.
"Alhamdulillaah is also good kok Om" replied Sonia.
"Thank God then. Yes, yuk Om anterin to your boarding house. Om already nyariin you kost whose place is not too far with the company where you work later" said Ahmad told.
"Thank you a lot, Om. Sorry also ngerepotin Om," replied Sonia felt bad.
"You say what the hell son, you don't ngerepotin Om kok. It is precisely Om who should apologize, sorry for not being able to bring you to stay with Om," Ahmad said.
"No pa-pa really Om. Om I'd like to help Ana aja Ana already thank you very much."
"Ana?" Ahmad was confused by the words of Sonia who called herself Ana.
"Yes Om, as long as this is my middle name that I will use, Anastasia," replied Sonia.
"Ah yes, Om understand. Your mother explained the same thing yesterday."
"That means I should call Ana's sister too huh?" ask Ismail
"Yes Deck. Please yes, help brother cover up brother's identity. Brother is still afraid that the bad guys are still trying to make sister's noses" replied Sonia.
"Okay, safe," replied Ismail by giving his two thumbs up.
"Thank you Deck."
"Yes, let's go now" Ahmad asked.
Sonia nodded then followed Ahmad walking towards her car. Ismail also swiftly took over the bag that Sonia was carrying.
A few moments later finally the car they were riding stopped in front of a house next to it seemed to be lined with several boarding rooms.
Ahmad invites Sonia to go down and then introduces her to the owner of the boarding house who happens to also be in the yard.
"Assalamu'alaikum Pak Aji" said Ahmad.
"Oh, wa'alaikumsalam Pak Ahmad," replied Pak Aji who immediately welcomed Ahmad's hand.
"Pak Aji introduced this Ana, my niece who will be boarding at Pak Aji's place," Ahmad said introducing Sonia to the hostess.
"Assalamu'alaikum sir, my name is Ana," Sonia also introduced herself and greeted Mr. Aji.
"Wa'alaikumsalam nak Ana's. Come, I'll show you the boarding room," asked Mr. Aji after their handshake was released.
Ahmad and Sonia nodded, then followed Pak Aji's steps towards the row of boarding rooms next to the house. Ishmael followed behind him.
Mr. Aji opened a room door.
"Well, Ana, this is your boarding room. Hopefully yes," said Mr. Aji.
"Thank you Sir" replied Sonia.
"Yes, then you stay first. Here's the key" said Mr. Aji while holding out a key to Sonia.
"Okay sir, again thank you," said Sonia receiving the key.
After Mr. Aji left, Sonia, Ahmad, and Ismail entered the room.
Not too big, but quite comfortable, especially with the bathroom facilities inside and a small space next to the bathroom that can be used as a kitchen. Sonia scanned the place she would stay while in the capital carefully.
"I'm sorry son, it's not too big, but God willing the environment around here is good and safe" said Ahmad.
"This is more than enough. Thank you very much Om for all the help Om," said Sonia sincerely.
"Sama-sama. Yes already, Om same Ismail excuse me first. You also rest" said Ahmad again.
"yes Om. Thanks again, so much, Om."
"Sama-sama. Assalamu'alaikum."
"Wa'alaikumsalam."
Sonia kissed the back of Ahmad's hand before his Om was gone. So did Ishmael who kissed Sonia's hand.
After the departure of Ahmad and Ismail, Sonia then tidied up her luggage.
'May this be a good beginning for my life ahead, O Allah. I just want to make my mom and my sisters happy. May You accept my good intentions and give me ease, aamiin Ya Robbal 'alamiin, ' do'a Sonia in her heart.