MINUTES OF LONGING

The Al Amin Pesantren

Cars began to enter the boarding gate, the atmosphere of the boarding school that was familiar with them was immediately felt. Many satriwan and satriwati passed by. There are those who carry the book, carry the Qur’an, and there are also those who are memorizing under the tree. It turns out that santri Kiyai Hamid is quite a lot too. The cottage area can not be said to be small, although not as large as Abinya boarding school.

The car stopped in front of a house not far from the mosque. The mosque looks very beautiful and clean. It is certain that this house belongs to Kiyai Hamid. Sure enough when Maher and Arkana went down, not long ago Kiyai Hamid and Bu Nyai immediately welcomed them.

“Assalamualaikum Kiyai.” Sapa Maher lowered his head and kissed the back of his hand.

“Waalaikum salam warahmatullahi wa barakatu. Welcome to our pesantren Gus.” Kiyai Hamid welcomed me very kindly.

“Thank you Kiyai, I am very honored by the welcome of Kiyai Hamid and Bu Nyai Oh yes Mr. Kiyai, this is my sister Arkana.” Maher introduces Arkana.

“Assalamualaikum Kiyai.” Arkana also kissed the back of her hand.

“Waalaikum greetings, come. let's enter Gus. Adam, Farid please bring the bag to the bedroom yes.” Mr. Kiyai gave orders to his man.

“Njeh Yai.” Adam answered with full of takdim. Adam and Farid went with Maher and Arkana. Meanwhile, Maher and Arkana have been brought in by Kiyai Hamid and his wife.

“How are Abi and Ummimu? We haven't seen each other in a long time.” Kiyai Hamid started the conversation.

"Alhamdulillah is good and healthy Kiyai. Abi also sent a greeting to Kiyai.” Maher answered his message.

“Waalaikum greetings. Mbah Yai is also healthy right?” kiyai Hamid.

“He is also healthy and still fresh fit.” Maher answered again.

“Do not just chat, let's monggo on the porch of drinks and snacks.” Sela bu Nyai.

“Thanks to Bu Nyai.” This time Arkana answered. Then they sip the warm tea that has been served in front of them.

Actually Maher was very uncomfortable when Kiyai Hamid kept calling him Gus. Somehow it feels different when the call is mentioned by people in the pesantrennya area. Maher wants to feel like life like most of his friends. He didn't really like it if everyone looked down respectfully at him just because of the title Gus he held.

“Sorry Kiyai, may I ask for one thing?” maher asked a little doubtfully.

“Of course, say.” Kiyai Hamid allows.

“What can I do if as long as I am here, Mr. Kiyai and Ms. Nyai hide my real identity. I mean identity as Gus and son of Kiyai Iqbal Ar rashid.” Maher said it very carefully. He did not want to mispronounce and offend Kiyai Hamid and his wife.

“Why does Gus want to hide that identity? Wouldn't it be easier to hold that title.” Kiyai Hamid asked, frowning in confusion.

“I just don't want to be respected by Kiyai's other friends. During this Al Amin dipesantren, I want to live the days like an ordinary santri. Learn and mingle with other students.” Maher explained his heart.

“However, I dare not be disrespectful towards a big Kiyai son like Kiyai Iqbal. Moreover, he is my best friend.” Kiyai Hamid looks heavy granting Maher's request.

“Kiyai no need to worry, later let Maher explain to Abi.” Sahut Maher is hopeful.

“Let's remember Kiyai, Abi Iqbal will definitely understand him. Moreover, the one who asked was his own son.” Arkana helps her sister.

“Alright then. But you're gonna stay in Dalem's room. You will also immediately join the study with high school students, because I am sure you must have graduated Alfiyah right. So here you just continue studying the books.” Kiyai Hamid did not approve Maher's request.

“Thank you Kiyai, just like that is enough.” Maher smiled happily.

After the conversation, Maher and Arkana resigned. They asked permission for a moment to look at the pesantren. They also say if you want to go out for a while to find something outside the pesantren. Kiyai Hamid allowed it, but they had to be accompanied by Adam and Farid. Kiyai Hamid was a little anxious to let them walk around unaccompanied. In addition to the responsibilities he took from Iqbal, they also did not know the area around the pesantren. So Kiyai Hamid asks Adam and Farid to accompany him and show the way to Maher and Arkana.

Adam and Farid accompanied them to the traditional market not far from the pesantren. Adam and Farid were a little incredulous when Arkana asked to be escorted there. But they did not dare to refuse, all they could do was follow all the wishes of Arkana.

“Gus..... uh I mean you guys want to buy what in the market?” farid asked a little.

“Just relax Farid, we are friends so no need to be that tight.” Arkana patted Farid on the shoulder. Then Farid smiled as he scratched his nape.

“We want to buy sarong. We only brought a few gloves.” Maher answered Farid's question.

“If only the actual sarongs operated pesantren also exist. No need to go all the way to.” Adam gave us information.

“It's okay to go for a walk.” Arkana smiled. Actually, this is just their reason. The real purpose of them coming out was to see the surroundings. If good luck accompanies them, on their first day here they can lengsung meet with Alifa.

On the way home, Arkana accidentally nudges a girl who runs into him. As a result, the girl's groceries fell scattered. Arkana quickly apologized and helped the two girls tidy up their shopping. Maher and the others helped.

“Sorry yes My mom accidentally.” Arkana said she felt guilty.

“Aduh next time be careful dong if the way. Fall all groceries people.” Grumpily the girl with her annoyance.

“Already Jihan need not be angry, Masnya also accidentally right.” His friend tried to advise and muffle Jihan's annoyance.

“I'm sorry, no need to be angry.” Arkana Sahut was annoyed to hear Jihan's scolding.

“Situ is wrong why situ angry.” Jihan stood looking at Arkana.

“Who's angry, I'm just telling you the truth.” Arkana answered with a sharp look.

“Already Jihan everything is neat again, we better hurry home.” Invite her friend while gently pulling Jihan's arm.

“Propay Archa.” Maher calmed his brother.

“Luckily my best friend is kind, so this time I forgive you. Next time do not repeat the same carelessness.” Jihan's still nagging Arkana.

“Sorry Mas-Mas, we excuse you first, thank you for helping to tidy up our groceries. Assalamualaikum, come on Jihan.” His friend took the initiative. Then he quickly pulled Jihan to leave from there. Arkana is still grumbling with annoyance after the departure of the girl she thinks sucks. Just the first time I met was scolding people.

“Who are they, you know?” maher looked at Adam and Farid.

“The one with the hijab is Farah and the one without the hijab is her best friend, Jihan. Farah works at a photocopian not far from the pesantren. Jihan often accompanies her best friend while working. Actually they live in the village next door.” Adam explained what he knew.

“Work? Looks like they're still the same age as school children.” Maher doesn't understand.

“Jihan is still in school, if Farah hears the heck she dropped out of school to help make a living for her family.” Connect Farid explain in more detail. Maher nodded in understanding. Then he glanced at the two girls who had already left them. But at the same time, Farah was looking at them. Then Farah threw a smile before turning her head back.

“Why Brother? Beautiful is it called Farah?” arkana Goda caught her brother smiling with Farah.

“Talk carelessly. The name of the woman is definitely beautiful. Already let's go back to the pesantren surely Kiyai Hamid looking for us now.” Maher hits Arkana's arm. I don't know why she felt ashamed to hear Arkana teasing her.

“Beautiful compared to her friend who rese and nyebelin it.” Arkana again grumbled in annoyance

remembering Jihan.

“Have not discussed them again.” Maher continued his steps. The three friends just held back a look of laughter

maher's Expression.

“Fa rah.....” Maher spelled that name in his heart while smiling. I don't know why the name felt familiar to him.

Farah felt something strange. For no apparent reason, his heart forced itself to look back. He was curious about the two handsome men he had met earlier.  Farah felt very familiar with them.  Even their names seemed to have been heard by him. But he could not remember when and where he heard the name.

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