Meeting Point

the recompense of Azka's sacrifice

The highest degree of love is letting the one we love go forever. He renounced and did not mourn his departure. Believing that everything that happens is the best destiny that has been written by Allah SWT.

With one plate of fried banana, also one plate fried tempe and tofu. Aretha, Oma and Asma-candidate, the wife of brother Rama, were sitting on a gazebo. Talking about various things that have happened, also talking about the future of romance between Kak Asma and Kak Rama.

"How did you get close to Rama?" Ask Oma at Asthma's sister.

Aretha who was sipping her tea, also stared fixedly at Asthma's sister. He was also curious about his brother's love story, because honestly, Aretha did not dare to ask him directly to Brother Rama.

"I and Rama met at work, he was a very competent and reliable co-worker. So I, who was still a new employee, several times asked for help and asked for opinions from him who was an exemplary senior. It turned out that we had some matches, as we had some similar hobbies. Unexpectedly, our relationship became very close. One year after our closeness, Rama finally expressed his seriousness. Of course I didn't reject that goodwill, because I like him too. And I also don't want to procrastinate on that goodwill"

"MaashaAllah" said Aretha amazed.

"The spirit, your struggle is still very long. Do not forget to always discuss when there are problems or incompatibilities. Hope your good intentions go well. Do not hesitate to ask or ask for help from us, parents" Oma advised while rubbing the back of Asthma softly.

Sis Asma nodded her head assenting "iya Oma. In Shay Allah" he said.

"Where are you going to live after marriage?" Tanya Oma while eating fried bananas with chocolate spices.

Asma glanced at Aretha at a glance, before finally looking back at Oma "i really want her to stay behind the Board. Considering we worked there, and my family was there too. But all I give back to Rama, wherever he wants to settle, I will come" he said.

"Even if you have to leave your career?"

Asma smiled warmly at Oma's question, before she finally took a sip of her black coffee "when I decided to get married, I had given up all my life, to her whom I chose as husband. Even if I have to leave the career I have pioneered, I am ready. Even so, I hope Rama still allows me to work. Because work has become part of my life. I love my job so much now"

Oma looked at the clingy Aretha, before finally looking back at Asma with her sweet smile "there is still so much to discuss. You should discuss before marriage, so as not to become a problem in the future" he advised.

"Good, Oma"

"Yes Oma?"

"When you graduate, where will you continue your education?" Ask Oma.

Aretha stared at the slowly-collapsing sky, several times she exhaled. This question, the more he heard after Azka's departure. People keep asking about his future plans, they worry if Aretha loses direction, or chooses the wrong way of life. But, there is one thing they forget, all the plans we have prepared for anything, there will be no price when God says otherwise.

After Azka's departure, Aretha realized that no one knew death. Death and soul are close together. No one can escape the fate of death. Azka is a person who is a taxiist and also planned, any path he chooses, he must have thought about it 10 or even 100 times. Unfortunately, all his plans were useless when God asked him to go home immediately.

Now, there is nothing that Aretha wants but to live as well as possible and die in a state of husnul khotimah. Indeed, Aretha wanted to draw near to Allah SWT, and died in a state of worship and surrender to the Almighty.

"Are will study at the Oma pesantren. Are not going to college" he replied.

After her conversation with her father this morning, Aretha became convinced to improve herself, and deeply explore the religion of Islam. Azka can leave him, brother Rama will leave him, father will leave him, Jovan will one day leave him. However, no matter how many people leave, only God will always be by our side and take care of us. To Allah alone, Aretha was able to surrender and depend.

"What?" Ask Oma surprised. So surprised, the middle-aged woman to squirt the tea water she had just drunk. "Don't you go crazy, son, don't you want to be a psychologist? Why did you change your mind. Think again, this is about your future. Don't play around" he continued, staring at Aretha full of emphasis.

"Azka has sacrificed many things for you, is this the reward you give? Giving up on your life and dreams? If you cannot repay Azka's sacrifice, at least live as well as you can. Don't disappoint those of us who believe in you. Azka alone can learn Islam while in school, you can not. Oma doesn't want to know, Oma wants you to continue your school. At least if you love Oma, Opa and Azka" said Oma as she left Aretha together with Asma's sister.

Didn't Aretha ever say that his family and Azka family are not a family that is deeply steeped in Islam? Arguably, Azka and Aretha grew up without the teachings of Islam, they only learned the basics. Therefore, Aretha always amazed Azka who is very deep in Islamic science.

Oma is a very busy career woman working, she is a woman who attaches importance to her work more than anything. It was only natural that Oma was disappointed with what Aretha would choose for her survival. No, Oma is not an anti-religious person. It's just, like what Oma said just now. Azka alone can explore the religion of Islam while attending school, then why can't Aretha? It should be, right?

There was no objection that Aretha could make, because what the middle-aged woman said was true. Aretha should have finished what she had started, she could not stop it in the middle of the road. Aretha had great respect for Oma and Opa, for they were the ones who stood by her and supported her, as people left her alone. Perhaps, the girl needed to rethink, what kind of path she would take in the future. Oma's opinion does not hurt to be considered. True, Azka had sacrificed many things for the survival of Aretha.