LOVE STRATA 1

CS1 is Back

The call of Istighfar in the heart continues to echo incessantly, as Anjani recalls all the mistakes of the past. About the khilaf eye view, the khilaf touch of hands, the khilaf feeling of excess that resides in the chest, to the khilaf words of affection between himself and the figure of a man who is not halal for him. Yes, it was all a sin of the past, and now Anjani regretted it.

"Astaghfirullah."

Anjani recalled the past mistakes between himself and Mario. Immediately glide the word istighfar after fardu dhuhur is completed. Hands up, along with istighfar and prayers for forgiveness. Beautiful words praising His asthma became the closing prayer. Thankfulness for all the favors does not forget also delivered to the Creator.

"Alhamdulillaah."

Still on campus, Anjani immediately folded her face and tidied up her headscarf. After making sure no items were left behind, Anjani stepped out of the economic department's mushollah area. His steps felt lighter, with a smile that still persists after the dhuhur worship was fulfilled.

"Hey, Anjani. Over here!" meli exclaimed, waving her hand while giving the code for Anjani to approach.

"It has. Come on, to class! It's the last day's exam, right?" tanya Anjani as well as invite Meli to immediately go to class.

"Yes, this is the last test, Mr. Nizar's college eyes. Yuk!" Meli got up from her seat.

"Okay, yuk!"

It has been eight days since Anjani and Meli asked Mr. Nizar for help to teach. Days passed with Anjani and Meli busy with the schedule of the final semester exam. As per the agreement that has been made, Anjani and Meli will study from the day after the exam is completed. That means Anjani and Meli will start teaching tomorrow.

Anjani and Meli will study teaching during the semester break. During the semester break, Anjani and Meli go back freelance at Kak Lisa's flower shop. Morning to noon Anjani and Meli freelance at the flower shop Kak Lisa, while in the afternoon learning to teach until five.

"Finally the exam period is over as well. Relieved, deh!" meli girang.

"Alhamdulillaah," said Anjani while nudging Meli's shoulder.

"Hehe, yes. Alhamdulillaah says. May it be worth all A. Aamiin," added Meli.

"Friends, I'm back first, yeah. Help Lisa at the store. There's a bouquet order. I'll see you tomorrow at the store. I'll welcome you warmly, hehe." Diamonds look carefree while blinking one eye.

"Okay, ready." Meli answered steadily followed by a thumbs up from Anjani.

"I'm back too, huh. There's another chocolate order, huh. Bye, everybody!" pamit Dika, then align his steps with Diamond who also intends to go home first.

Anjani, Meli, and Juno are left in front of the classroom that was used as a place to conduct exams.

In front of the class, Meli looks busy replying to some chat on her smartphone. Only Anjani and Juno did nothing, just standing by while waiting for Meli to finish with her affairs. However, behind it is something that happened without being realized by Meli. Only Anjani and Juno felt it, because they were two figures who were trapped in an unusual feeling.

Juno had been staring at Anjani without hesitation. Anjani who felt uncomfortable with Juno's gaze continued to look away, looking down repeatedly, even to the point that reprimanding Juno was done. However, Juno was completely unsettled. Just keep staring at Anjani with a fluffy smile.

"Juno, please don't act like this!" pinta Anjani in a soft tone, but heard by Juno, even Meli next to him heard.

"Hm, why?" ask Juno.

Juno still persisted with her attitude. Not at all hesitant to look at Anjani while smiling to show her handsome charm. Anjani covered her face with her college bag, so Juno could not pay attention to her.

"Woi-woi!" meli exclaimed as he threw a lump of tissue into Juno's face. He's done with his business.

"Ih, that's so slovenly, anyway. Snot scars, huh?" Juno removed the lump of tissue that Meli had thrown. Soon he threw it in the trash can near there.

"Yes, rasain! After all, the eyes can't be conditioned what, huh? Hijab Anjani is already this wide. Submit your views, too, Jun. It's even hard to stare." Meli protested, defending Anjani.

"Ah, if envy says, Mel!" chirps Juno.

"Who is jealous? Remember that there was Alenna?" Meli did not accept, and continued to protest.

"Hm. Therefore, I will break up with Alenna immediately." Juno lightly said so.

After saying he was going to break up with Alenna, Juno turned to Anjani and smiled at him. Anjani had no idea why Juno could behave like that to him.

"What's? It's so relaxing to say it," said Meli in disbelief.

"Sure, because now I've realized that ...." Juno's words were interrupted.

Before Juno continued her words. Anjani first cuts and lays out his protest.

"Stop-stop! Well, why fight like this, anyway?" exciting Anjani.

After Anjani said so, for a while Juno and Meli did not comment. The two throw one another a glance.

"Have finished? Go, go!" anjani's Suggestions.

"Eh, Anjani. I'm sorry, but this semester you're coming home?" june asked suddenly.

Anjani shook her head in a friendly manner. "Ma's going to town, because I'm freelance at Kak Lisa's flower shop. You?" Anjani asked back.

Juno shook his head then smiled widely.

"I'm not going home. I also paid to dad. I'm the new student's welcome leader. You're the same Meli is in the consumption section, yes. If there's any trouble, just tell me." Juno explained.

"Yes, Mr. Chairman Juno. Now can we go home?" ask Meli.

"Please," Juno replied kindly.

Meli immediately pulled Anjani's arm to immediately move away from Juno's presence. Juno briefly floated her smile again before Anjani passed away.

"Huf." Juno exhaled deeply.

***

In the afternoon, Mario rented.

Mario is used to living alone in his new contract. His days are increasingly meaningful because almost every day Mario always learn to teach with Mr. Nizar. Sometimes Mario who came to his contract Mr. Nizar, sometimes also Mr. Nizar who came to his contract Mario. Although often meet Mr. Nizar, until now Mario has not known that there will be Anjani who will learn to teach as well.

That afternoon, Mario comes to his father and Alenna. Mario's father has supported his son's decision. Alenna too, even began to be inspired by her brother's new path.

"Remember, just until graduation. After that you should go back home, also back to lead the company." John reminded Mario.

"Hm. Okay, dad." Mario assented.

John then codes Alenna to return home.

"I'll go home first, yeah. Don't eat late" Alenna advised Mario.

Mario smiles and codes his finger 'OK'.

"Dad's coming home" said John.

"Be careful dad" said Mario as he grabbed his father's hand and kissed the back of his father's hand.

John was a little surprised by Mario's attitude. Mario doesn't usually do that. However, little heart John was pleased with the sudden action of Mario grabbing and kissing the back of his hand.

"Dad proud of you, son." John is sincere.

"Thank you dad." Mario smile.

Not only John and Mario feel the atmosphere of comfort there, Alenna too. Alenna even smiled excitedly watching her father and brother.

John and Alenna went home. Whatever Mario is, back alone. Just as Mario turned around, the ringing of his smartphone was heard. A voice call from Mr. Nizar, and Mario quickly received the call.

"Assalamu'alaikum," said Mario by phone.

"Wa'alaikumsalam's chat. Mario, I'm sorry. Today I can't teach njai like I used to. Incidentally there is a need with some lecturers. It's okay, yeah." Mr. Nizar explained.

"Yes, Sir. Its alright. Then I repeat the previous lessons to make it smoother to do so" said Mario.

"Alhamdulillaahafemore. May you always be facilitated by your good intentions" said Mr. Nizar.

"Aamiin" answered Mario.

"Mario, I'd like to say. Tomorrow there is a friend of yours who will also learn to teach, but different groups only. For a while the place I equated so that your friends are not awkward with my friend who will teach them both to teach. It's okay if my place is diverted?" Mr. Nizar explained as well as asking for Mario's opinion.

"It's okay, sir. I'm actually happy if many friends learn to teach," said Mario responded.

"Alhamdulillaahafemore. For the place I'll tell following, yes." Mr. Nizar explained. This time it sounded clear the distinctive tone of the answer.

"Good, Sir. Is it Ken, the friend I told you about the other day? I mean a friend who's about to join the school, sir." Mario asks and suspects it is Ken.

"No. Not Ken. They're your little brother. They both know you, too. Women," added Mr. Nizar.

For a moment Mario thought, but still did not find who was meant by Mr. Nizar.

"Female? Who, yes sir?" ask Mario.

"The names are Meli and Anjani," said Mr. Nizar.

Deg-deg-deg-deg-op.

Suddenly Mario's heart was pounding again when Anjani's name was mentioned. He had not felt that for a long time.

Anjani's? inner Mario.

"Hello? Mario?" Mr. Nizar tried to call Mario via phone because there was a pause a few seconds inaudible response from Mario.

"Yes, sir." Mario tries to control himself.

"I think enough. See you tomorrow, yeah. Assalamu'alaikum," said Mr. Nizar.

"Wa'alaikumsalam."

Phone turned off.

Still feeling the heartbeat of Mario. Mario still does not believe in a path of destiny that he meets. Several times a deep breath glides along the murmured istighfar.

O God, your plan must be much more beautiful, inner Mario.

"Anjani, we'll meet tomorrow." Mario smile.

***

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Thank you for reading the novel Love Strata 1. Look forward to the story. Chrysanthemum for author awaited, yes 😉.