MINUTES OF LONGING

Is That Really Him?

In addition to wanting to photograph copies of kulia materials, Maher also wanted to make sure something. He wanted to find information about Farah and Jihan. After finding out if both are most likely to be Alifa. Maher wants to know the truth immediately. He also has confidence that between Jihan and Farah, one of them is Alifa.

Arkana was so excited, I don't know what the reason for his spirit was. Is it because of Alifa, or Farah and Jihan? Arkana is always excited when it comes to the two. Despite each meeting, Arkana and Jihan never get along. But for him their togetherness was so much fun.

Either a coincidence or it has been a provision. Today, Iqbal's car accidentally runs into Farah and Jihan who are cycling to work. Farah did leave at noon today. At first glance, no one noticed the existence of the two of them. Until Laila felt something strange in her heart. The two girls caught his attention. His eyes kept staring at the two until they passed. Laila felt as if she was familiar with their figure.

“What is Ummi?” humaira asked as she followed Laila's gaze.

“Oh it's okay son. Ummi only noticed the two girls passing by earlier.” Laila answered confirming her sitting position.

“Who Ummi?” sahut Iqbal.

“Ummi also does not know Abi, but it seems familiar. It's probably just Ummi's feelings.” Laila answered their conversation. Iqbal refocused on the streets, while Humaira played with her cell phone.

Maher and Arkana continued to walk through the streets. Everyone who passed by them looked down respectfully. After Abi and Umminya's visit, news of his status as Kiyai Iqbal's son spread very quickly. I don't know who spread the gossip the first time. But for sure at this time almost all the contents of the pesantren know it. Maher was only able to surrender, avoiding it was not able to.

“Why can gossip spread so quickly?” murmured Maher commented.

“Can't be denied Brother, anyone must like to gossip.” Arkana responded with his piety. While Maher was silent while shaking slowly.

After a while of walking, the goal that they will be able to see by his vision. They accelerated the pace of wanting to get there soon. Even Arkana's smile unconsciously expands perfectly. But at once his smile receded when he saw the girl who could never get along with him was also there.

“Hais.... why is he here.” Arkana's murmur was very soft.

“What did you say?” asked Maher who could not hear clearly.

“Nothing what Brother.” His mouth quickly smiled. Again Maher just shook his head at Arkana's behavior. Strange, sometimes his sister is very strange.

“Assalamualaikum Mas Maher.” greet Jihan who immediately welcomed their arrival with a big smile.

“Waalaikum greetings.” Answer both at the same time.

“There are also people next to it, why is only one called?” the Arkana protest glanced at Jihan standing in front of him. Jihan did not answer, but she did not care about Arkana.

“Can you please copy this?” Maher walked over to Farah who was standing behind the display case. He poked a piece of paper containing lecture material.

“Of course you can, here is the place of photo copy.” Reply Farah smiled Sweetly.

“True too, why should I ask.” Maher smiled at the absurdity. Farah immediately reached for the paper lying in front of him. Bring him a copy and carry out his duties.

Meanwhile, Jihan and Arkana were still standing in front. Not far from them, there was an empty chair. Maher who saw them also seemed to code with his eyes. Invite them to sit. Arkana who understands the code given by the brother. Step closer to the chair and sit down. Maher followed and sat beside Arkana. Jihan sat in front of them. He continued to throw his face away from Arkana and watched Maher.

“This Mas is done, there is another one?” tanya Farah put down a pile of paper.

“Nothing, thanks ya Farah.” Arkana smiled sweetly.

“Sama-sama This Mas is my job.” Farah replied with an Arkana smile.

“Sok very sweet anyway.” Jihan murmured while glancing lazily towards Arkana.

“We can be here for a minute?” maher asked, turning Jihan's attention back.

“Of course Mas, here is a public place.” Farah allows.

“Yes are afraid to interrupt your work.” Continue Maher.

“Nyamber time anyway.” This time it was Arkana who commented on Jihan. Jihan looked back at Arkana. For a moment they looked at each other, before the two looked away from each other.

Not long ago, the place was visited by many customers. Jihan also took part in memabntu the friend to serve. Although there was one male worker there, but every time there Jihan always helped as much as she could. Farah and her partner did not forbid it. Because Jihan will immediately sulk if you get a ban.

Maher and Arkana just silently watched the crowd. Maher wanted to talk to both of them for longer. But whatever the power, the atmosphere is not very supportive. So he abandoned his intentions. Maher chose to play the device in his hand. Followed what Arkana had done since then to drive away his boredom.

“Sorry Yes Mas. It's a drink for the mas-masnya.” Farah approached and offered two drinks.

“It's okay Farah.” Maher replied.

“Thanks for the drink.” Arkana accepts one of them and is followed by Maher. Farah simply nodded, not forgetting to give her sweet smile.

“When can we not play and visit your house?” maher asked a little doubtfully. For the first time he asked permission to visit a girl's house. Farah looked confusedly at Maher, as well as Arkana. Arkana did not expect the question to come straight from her lips.

“Of course can.” Jihan sumringah.

“Can only Mas.” connect Farah also give permission.

“Thank you for allowing. If there is free time later we will visit your home.” Maher further clarified. A moment of foreplay was created between them. There was a bit of awkwardness after Maher asked that.

“Oh yes Jihan said you want to do group tasks?” Farah broke the silence.

“Oh yes I almost forgot. Good thing you reminded Far. Yes, I've left first.” Sahut Jihan patted her softly. He rushed to reach the backpack lying on the window not far from his place.

“I'm sorry to hear about Mas Maher. I go first Far, when it's done, then I will come again.” said Jihan said goodbye. Again the name Arkana was not mentioned by him.

“Iya be careful ya Jihan.” Answer Maher. Jihan smiled happily to get the attention of Maher.

“Eh... first wait Jihan.” Farah stopped Jihan's steps. He walked towards the storefront where he used to store bags.

"It's yesterday you left it on my room table.” Farah gave me something.

“Uh. Thanks Far, I'll take it first. Yes, I was in a hurry. Assalamualaikum.” Reply Jihan snatched the item that Farah extended.

“Waalaikum greetings.” Answer them compact.

“Be careful Jihan.” Farah cried before her best friend passed away. Jihan only answered him with a nod.

Maher was shocked to see the thing Farah had given Jiihan. A little prayer beads he knew. Even though he hadn't seen that thing in a long time. But he was very sure if the prayer beads were the prayer beads that he had taken from the pocket of the Abi secretly. Yes it is a prayer beads that used to be tucked in a small bag belonging to the grandmother of Alifa in their last meeting.although Maher knows, if such a tasbis not only there is one in the market. But he was absolutely certain that the prayer beads he saw this time belonged to the Abi.

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I returned....... Alhamdulillah after so long finally able to up again 😁 Lately again busy, especially before Lebaran. There are so many things to do, you must experience it too. Fasting is just a few days away. Keep up the spirit yes.. see you next episode. Warmest greetings always.....