LOVE STRATA 1

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“Mel, see what the hell until gawking so?” ask Anjani.

Meli did not respond to Anjani's question. He was still gawking as he continued to look straight ahead.

“Mel,” call Anjani while patting Meli on the shoulder.

“What seriousness am I seeing? No more halu, right?” asked Meli without looking at Anjani.

Amazed by Meli's attitude, Anjani also followed the direction of Meli's eyes.

“Em …. Turns.” Anjani finally knows what makes Meli to gawk. “No more halu, really. What you see is not prank either,”.

“So the hijab cute girl who is there is Vina?” Meli still convinced herself.

“Throttle once,” Anjani replied steadily.

“Allahu Akbar. Alhamdulillaah,” said Meli in the end.

“Alhamdulillaah's chat. Come on, get to class! The first hour of his college eyes Mr. Nizar nih,” invite Anjani.

“Ayuuuuk!” sahut Meli enthusiastically.

That Monday morning, two beautiful Muslim women were excited to go to the lecture room. Anjani and Meli, students who just a few months ago migrated. From that moment on, both Anjani and Meli felt a tremendous change in their lives. Not only is it comfortable because of the worship performed, but also because the closer the heart reverberates to the Creator.

The days of Anjani seem more colorful. One by one the people around him had started his hijrah steps. Vina, who had been involved in a feud with Anjani, had started her new steps, starting with closing her aura. Yes, even though Vina's words still haven't changed. Anjani is sure that every good process will end beautifully in the end.

Deeper than that, the days of Anjani are colored too because of the presence of Mario. The melodious tremors are often felt when Mario is nearby. The vibration was very different from what Anjani had felt when Mario-Anjani was about to have a wedding at that time. The vibration that Anjani is now feeling in Mario sounds much more melodious. All because the figure of Mario known Anjani has become a different figure. Mario who is now known Anjani is Mario who is more often wearing sarongs and peci ala santri.

It is undeniable that Mario-Anjani looks eyes are getting closer by the day. Anjani's friends become his witnesses. Mario-Anjani often chat and discuss the efforts of obedience of a Muslim-Muslim. Of course it's all they don't do both. There is always a friend or third party accompanying the chat. Meli and Ken, they are the ones who often accompany Mario-Anjani chat. The two also bear witness to attitudes that imply a feeling of love between Mario-Anjani.

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A few weeks have passed. Uncle Sam had a wedding a week ago with a single-child widow. Uncle Sam's wedding was simple, with the presence of several neighbors, the bride's family, and of course Uncle Sam's friend a fellow former thug. Ma also came from the village, even Ma who took care of all the banquets for the guests.

Uncle Sam's house is no longer empty. The woman who is now Uncle Sam's legal wife has settled down and lives in Uncle Sam's house with a son. The days of Anjani are getting more colorful and no longer feel lonely at home.

Uncle Sam's wife is Sarah. Sarah is ten years older than Anjani. Sarah's body looks more contained when compared to Anjani. Most important of all, however, Sarah was a devout Muslim. Her clothes were always covered and her headscarf was wide. Sarah also memorized Quran juz 30. It makes Anjani like finding new friends fellow fighters memorizing the Koran.

Sarah's son is named Renal. He was ten years old, and was studying in the fourth grade of SD. Renal polite and obedient child worship. Renal is also in the process of memorizing the Quran. Be Anjani more grateful because his life is surrounded by good people and both love the Koran.

“Nduk, tomorrow you so go to your lecturer's wedding?” ask Sarah to Anjani.

‘Nduk’, which is the favorite call of girls obtained by Anjani since Sarah became the wife of Uncle Sam. Anjani was pleased with the call. Anjani was near Ma. Meanwhile, Anjani calls Sarah Bibi, to match the call intended for Uncle Sam.

“InsyaAllah so. Tomorrow there is Meli who picked up Anjani,” Anjani explained while helping Sarah peel garlic that afternoon.

“Don't forget the gift for your lecturer was brought, yes. Later aunty help pack a beautiful.” Sarah offered help.

“Alhamdulillaah's chat. Hehe, thank you. Renal also help Mbak, huh?” anjani asked Renal. Anjani got a call ‘Mbak’ by Renal.

“Ready, Ma'am. Later Renal who mengasangin aja deh,” said Renal.

“Sip!” Anjani assented while giving his thumbs up to Renal.

“Assyik right your chat, yes. Hehe. Surely again talking about your handsome uncle,” guess Uncle Sam who just entered the house.

“Ah, Uncle Sam PeDe is right. Hihi.” Anjani.

“Oya, Anjani. From tomorrow your aunty will help your uncle manage the stalls at home. For the stalls in the market, your aunt hired people to manage them. So, your days will be more exciting. Can memorize the Koran together,” Uncle Sam explained.

“Alhamdulillaah,” said Anjani grateful for the good news received.

“Oya, remember. This semester holiday you come home from the village, right? Ma'am you called this morning,” asked Uncle Sam.

“InsyaAllah Anjani returned to the village for a few days. Anjani calls Ma straight away, Uncle. All would like to connect the verse via phone. Ma is also trying to memorize a short letter in the village. There is a special mentor. Bang Romli,” said Anjani then chuckled.

“Romli the widower? Well, there could be a love scene later that location. Haha. My brother pinter really chose his mentor.” Uncle Sam's laughter broke.

“Sama-sama just pray for the best,” said Sarah while smiling.

Anjani agrees with Sarah. Anjani also agrees with Uncle Sam's thoughts. Secretly Anjani also prayed for Ma to be able to meet a new figure who could love him sincerely.

***

The wedding day of Mr. Nizar and Mbak Bida has arrived. The two happy brides held a wedding reception in a building. Mr. Nizar looks handsome charming in a bridal suit. Sister Bida who became the queen of the day also looks elegant with her wedding dress.

Anjani and friends who are members of the teaching group were invited by Pak Nizar and Mbak Bida. Anjani, Mario, Meli, Juno, Ken, Berlian, Dika, and Alenna came to the reception held Sunday afternoon. Each of them brought a gift to their lecturer, Mr. Nizar.

“Meli, my hijab is really not, anyway?” ask Diamond to Meli.

“Here-here I see!” Alenna approached and helped Diamond fix her headscarf.

“Udah. You're all beautiful, kok.” Meli praised her friends.

“Kado, Mel.” Anjani reminded Meli, because the gift that Meli brought was still hanging on her motorbike.

Meli quickly picked up a beautiful package containing wedding gifts for Mr. Nizar.

"It's a shame that Vina couldn't attend. There's nothing I can take a storm, '" Meli chirped.

"Astaghfirullah, Mel." Anjani pinches Meli's arm slowly and quickly gets a grin from her.

Anjani that afternoon wore a beautiful robe gift from Vina. Gifts because Anjani had accompanied Vina shopping for gamis and hijab at that time. Anjani looks graceful wearing that robe. Ayu's smile on her face made Anjani's appearance even more charming.

“MashaAllah. The beautiful angels have come first apparently,” praise Juno who just came.

“Heh, Juno. Her angel has become the wife of Mr. Nizar. Noh, inside!” chirps Meli.

“Iya-iya know. Onion!” juno Protest on Meli.

“Wait for what, anyway? Come on quickly in! Let you enjoy the dish,” said Dika who at that time looked neat with batik clothes.

Meli noticed Dika at a glance. Yes, the shakes were still there when Dika was nearby. However, at the same time when Meli felt the vibration, Azka's face was reflected in her mind.

“Em …. We'd better wait for Ken, and Mario of course. Aren't you, Anjani?” Meli asks for Anjani's approval.

Anjani nodded, agreeing with Meli's suggestion. They were invited together anyway. It would look good if they came together.

Five minutes later, the expected one arrived. Mario comes with Ken driving Mario's car. The two handsome figures also look neat with batik clothes worn. The neatly styled hair increasingly made their appearance both brilliant.

“Meli, can I drop this one on your bike?” permission Mario while showing a gift that is smaller than the other prize.

“Ya certainly can dong, Sister. Uh, but sure it won't disappear?” ask Meli.

Mario shook his head with a smile and looked at Anjani. Realizing Mario was staring at him, Anjani also quickly lowered his head because he was worried about being misbehaved.

“Why not put in your car, anyway?” Ken wonder.

“Hm.” Mario's typical answer appears again. Let's go in!” take Mario later.

Anjani, Mario, Ken, Berlian, Dika, Meli, Juno, and Alenna enter the building where the wedding reception Pak Nizar and Mbak Bida. The happy aura of the two brides is transmitted to the invited guests. Everything in the building looks happy. Some eat buffet dishes. Someone is in line to take a picture with the bride. There are also those who contribute their voices to entertain the wedding of Pak Nizar and Mbak Bida.

Anjani and her friends also did a photo session with the bride and groom. Many styles they do, formal style, freestyle, candid, even graceful style of manners. After taking pictures they also enjoy the buffet dishes.

***

"Well, I got a souvenir too!" exclamation Juno.

"Norak, you!" chirped Alenna.

"Ehem. I am from the village. Maklumin if tacky," Juno said flatly.

"Em, sorry." Alenna's not feeling well. Though his intention was only to joke, but Juno instead took it seriously.

"It's okay. No papa. Em, be careful on the road when you go home," Juno said suddenly as she scratched her non-itchy head.

"Thanks," Alenna replied briefly, then nodded.

Ordinary chat, but not unusual. Juno and Alenna had a special relationship before it ended. The chat after Mr. Nizar's wedding reception also included a much better chat than before, because Juno and Alenna had never chatted that long since they decided to end the relationship that had been established between them.

Anjani, Meli, and Diamond were watching Juno and Alenna.

"Gemes saw the two of them," Meli said half in a whisper.

"Udah, ah. That's their business. Em, I'll go home." Diamond pumps.

"Okay, be careful on the road." Anjani responded well when Berlian came home.

Dika had already gone home first. Juno, Alenna, and Diamond. Anjani and Meli did not go home immediately because there was a Mario deposit item on the bike Meli. They are both waiting for their owners.

"Well, finally Brother Ken with Brother Mario kelar also chatted," said Meli enthusiastically.

Anjani notices Mario and Ken walking over.

"We both want to go home first, yes" said Ken.

"Eh, this was brought too, Brother!" exclaim Meli while pointing towards the prize that was entrusted by Mario earlier.

Mario smiled then stepped up to take the prize that was entrusted to the bike Meli. For a moment Mario was silent while looking at the gift he was carrying. Mario's steps then bring him closer to where Anjani is standing.

"This is a gift from me to you" said Mario, handing over the gift.

"Eh?" Anjani is confused, surprised, because what Mario did so suddenly.

"Take it," said Mario.

Anjani initially hesitated. However, he decided to accept the gift from Mario.

"Thank you, Mario." Anjani smiled sincerely.

"Together, Anjani. Keep the istiqomah in goodness," said Mario later.

"God willing" Anjani replied, smiling.

Meli smiled to herself when she saw the scene of Mario-Anjani in front of her. He thinks what Mario does is romantic, and makes a baper. Meli was even curious about the continuation of Mario-Anjani's love story at Strata 1 level.

***

In Mario's car.

Mario drives his car slowly. While Ken sat next to him while looking strangely at Mario.

"What's up, Ken. Just tell me what you want to say," said Mario as if he understood that there was something Ken wanted to say.

"Bro. Why should I give Anjani so much hope?" ask Ken.

Mario did not answer that question. Mario was silent for a moment.

"You already know why I did it" said Mario later.

"Just so Anjani keeps thinking about the sweet memories you made when you left?" Ken asked for an affirmation, but Mario did not answer.

"I think it would be unfair for Anjani. Obviously he'll get caught up in the feeling of longing later" Ken said as he looked out at the windshield next to him.

For a few moments no conversation happened. Mario focused on driving his car calmly.

"Huf." I heard Ken's breath. "Okay, is your decision unanimous?" ask Ken then.

Mario nodded. "God willing. Father and Alenna supported my decision" said Mario. "Just pray for the best, Ken."

As a friend, Ken respects Mario's decision. Ken will support it.

"Good luck!" ken patted Mario on the shoulder.

Mario looked over and smiled at Ken. "Thanks." -."

Connect ....

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Seriously Mario is leaving, right? Not really, anyway? Whither? What about Anjani later if that's true?

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