Loving You In Silence

Episode 57's

The flashback

Hanif was busy preparing for his return. He picked up and opened the bag and put in some clothes to bring home. Do not forget to bring the ring that Hanif had prepared as capital to apply for Anita.

Hanif had also booked a ticket to the Lodaya train that would take him home. Tomorrow Hanif will return to Jogja carrying his master's degree.

Meet the people he has longed for. Of course Hanif will fulfill his promise to Anita. Suggested.

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Before actually leaving, Hanif first contacted Zahra. Hoping that Zahra would willingly help him and speed up his steps towards Anita.

“assalamu’alaikum.” greet Hanif.

“wa’alaikumsalam, what's wrong mas? tumben phone Zahra?” replied Zahra who was direct with her cynical bin high tone.

“how are you? How's your pregnancy?” ask Hanif base stale.

“baik.my baby is also healthy thank goodness..say what's wrong? no need to base - stale.” Zahra.

Didn't want to linger because apparently he was preparing to feed the rice to his mouth when Hanif called earlier. He didn't want to hold his hunger for too long, pity the child in his stomach later. Her thought.

“ya Allah, I forgot that you were the old Zahra. I think after marriage you will change.hahaha”

“Of course I'm Zahra, who do I say the same?” sahut Zahra fast.

“haha, ok sorry. I want to ask for help.”

“apa?” sahut Zahra was quick, even hanif had not finished his sentence.

“mas want to ask you for help, please ask for Anita's father's mobile number.can ya?”

“why not ask yourself to Anita?”

“cannot”

“why can't?” asked Zahra again which made Hanif sigh violently.

“I want to propose to Anita, Zah. And I have to contact her parents first of course right.”

“seriously? want to propose to Anita? really?” Zahra squealed in spirit.

“iya.”

“alhamdulillah's chat. But why not talk to Anita.”

Duh Zahra's.. Gemes does not understand. Hanif would like to give a surprise to Anita. Haha

“I deliberately didn't tell Anita first. I have to convey my intentions to her parents first Zahra.. So can't help me?”

“Zahra has aunt Rani's phone number, but if it's Om Rudi I don't have.”

“by. His mother's number is also okay.”

“well, later Zahra send..”

“thank you Zahra..” said Hanif in the typical tone of bank receptionists.

“I'm still young, don't call mom.” sergeant Zahra.

Hanif's words managed to make Zahra speechless. Suddenly she realized she was pregnant.

God forgive your mother, son. Mama didn't mean to forget you. Zahra murmured in his heart.

“Assalamu’alaikum.” close Zahra quickly without waiting for Hanif's answer.

After Zahra sent Hanif's aunt Rani's number, Hanif immediately dialed that number.

“assalamu’alaikum.”

“wa’alaikumsalam, who is this?”

“i Hanif aunty, Anita's friend who was visiting with Zahra.”

“oh geez, son Hanif how are you? Aunt heard you went to college again in Bandung?”

“alhamdulillah healthy aunt, right and thank God Hanif has completed the thesis exam Hanif.”

“alhamdulillah, congratulations yes Nak.oh yes, what is this about contacting aunt?”

“mmm, this is how Aunt Hanif wants to tell Rudi about Hanif's intentions. Can Hanif talk to om? Oh yes, please do not tell Anita first yes aunt.”

“well.. Aunty call om ya.” said mama Rani, then moved to her husband behind the house.

Mama Rani handed over her phone while whispering. Somebody wants to talk to dad, Anita's friend. That's how it sounds. Mama Rani also advised her husband to receive her phone in the room, so that it does not sound Anita.

“assalamu’alaikum.” saya om Rudi. Anita's Father.

“wa’alaikumsalam om, I am Hanif.” greet Hanif introduce himself. His heart started beating irregularly.

“what's up Hanif?” ask Anita's father. His voice was firm and very authoritative, just like Hanif.

“Begini om, Hanif wants to convey Hanif's intention to propose to his only daughter, Anita Shoffiyah.. But at this time Hanif is still in Bandung, after returning to Jogja, if you approve Hanif will come to the house with the Hanif family. Please forgive Hanif for my impoliteness om.” Hanif. His hands clenched holding back the trembling. His breathing is hunting, his heart is beating faster.

“what Anita can't know first about this?” ask Om Rudi. Hanif was so relieved that Anita's father understood her intentions.

“iya om..”

“well, om understand. When will Hanif come?”

“insyaallah next week om. Friday’at ba’da prayer Jum’at.”

“well. I will also tell Anita's mother. Om wait for your arrival.”

“thank you very much. Assalamu’alaikum.”

“wa’alaikumsalam”

After the phone disconnected, Hanif immediately exhaled a rough and quick breath. I don't know how long he held his breath. Now he feels an incredible relief. Hanif immediately took ablution water and performed Ashar prayers.

In her prayer there was always the name of Anita there, and this time she pleaded earnestly that her good intentions be given a good path and smoothness.

The next day Hanif departs from Bandung to Yogyakarta by car. Picking up Anita to be his halal lover, hoping to make her one for good.

Flashback off