
Two years later.
Since then, Iqbal has never cared about what Aisha is about. Now he only focuses on finding knowledge in pesantren. Thanks to the help of Fahmi, now Iqbal is getting better at teaching. He also memorized all the readings in juz 30. Two years is a short time. However, Iqbal used that time as best he could. He keeps seeing the future. Where he aspires to be a successful person. Most importantly, being a child that can boast to both parents.
The new Iqbal from the mosque, passing by Ustadz Malik. Then Ustadz Malik asked him to go to Kiyai Ahmad's room because his father had come. Iqbal wondered why his father did not tell him first if he would come to the pesantren.
"Assalamu'alaikum" said Iqbal, knocking on the door of Kiyai Ahmad's room. The door was not closed, but he had to keep knocking on the door as a custom of visiting.
''Waalaikum'salam, '' said they in unison who were in the room.
Iqbal stepped into Kiyai Ahmad's room. He sat on the sofa next to his father.
''Iqbal, I'm sorry if we interrupted your busy life. But your father came to talk about something important with you, said Kiyai Ahmad.
Iqbal's gaze turned to his father who was sitting next to him, ''What do you want to say?'' ask Iqbal.
''Papah has spoken to Kiyai Ahmad and Ustadz Malik. So, papah came here because he wanted to ask you to come home, son. Papah wants you to help manage the company. Papah's health lately is not good. Even a few weeks ago papah was treated in the hospital. Indeed papah did not tell you because papah does not want you to worry. Papah thinks, now your behavior is also much better than before, son, said Pak Bima.
''Well, but Iqbal still feels at home in the pesantren? Lagian Iqbal still wants to study, said Iqbal.
''Iqbal, follow what your father wants. Because it is your duty to obey your parents, said Kiyai Ahmad advising Iqbal.
''But I still feel at home in this pesantren, Yai.''
''I know, but don't you feel sorry for your father? If it wasn't you helping your father, who else?''
''What Kiyai Ahmad said is true, Iqbal. Demanding knowledge is mandatory, the fire complies with the request of the parents is more main, ‘’sahut Ustadz Malik.
''You can still come here on holidays. You can still teach here, said Kiyai Ahmad.
''But if I come to teach with other students, I must have missed the material. What if I taught private only, Iqbal looked at Kiyai Ahmad and Ustadz Malik alternately.
''May I or Ustadz Malik be ready to teach you, Iqbal. Later we can set the time, replied Kiyai Ahmad.
''Alright, then Iqbal wants to go home with papah. Previously Iqbal would like to thank you for being accepted in this pesantren. Forgive Iqbal who is often troublesome, said Iqbal while looking at Kiyai Ahmad and Ustadz Malik alternately.
''I should be the one to apologize, because I often make bad comments to you, said Ustadz Malik.
''It's okay, Ustadz. Instead, it all makes Iqbal can be much better as it is today, Iqbal smiled while looking at both.
Iqbal said goodbye to Kiyai Ahmad and Ustadz Malik. So too with Pak Bima. Mr. Bima also thanked them, because thanks to his guidance Iqbal has now turned into a much better person.
Iqbal went to his room to pack. He saw his roommate who was memorizing for memorization later in the afternoon. Iqbal approached them and said goodbye.
''I was told to help Papah to manage the company. It just so happens that Papah's health condition is not good. Actually I still feel at home here, replied Iqbal.
''You'd better follow what your father said, '' Fahmi said.
Fahmi and several other friends drove Iqbal to the front of the boarding school. In front there is already Kiyai Ahmad and Ustadz Malik who is also accompanying Pak Bima. They came back and shook hands. Then get in the car immediately. The driver immediately drove his car to the residence of Pak Bima.
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Iqbal already looks handsome wearing work clothes. Today he will be in the company. His father would guide him to lead the company. Because it is time for Pak Bima to retire and his position was replaced by Iqbal.
Iqbal appears in the dining room. His father and mother were sitting there waiting for him. Iqbal pulled the chair next to his mother and landed his ass.
''Iqbal is late?''
''It's all right, son. Let's have breakfast!'' take Miss Fatma.
Iqbal took the plate and started to take the rice and side dishes. During breakfast no one spoke. They just focus on eating their own food.
After finishing breakfast, Pak Bima immediately invited Iqbal to go to the office. Because it just so happens that today Pak Bima will have an important guest in his office. I have to go to the office early.
They were riding in the same car. Actually Iqbal wanted to bring his own car, only his father forbade it. So, inevitably Iqbal according. Now the black luxury car has arrived in front of the towering building which is the company of Pak Bima. The driver opened the door for Pak Bima. Iqbal went down first.
Pak Bima and Iqbal walked side by side entering the office. Some employees who saw the arrival of their boss, immediately lowered their heads in salute. However, before long they re-establish their heads again while staring at the handsome man who was next to Pak Bima. Iqbal's good looks are really in the spotlight.
Pak Bima asked his assistant to gather all the employees in the front room. Because there's something important to talk about. Of course Pak Bima will introduce Iqbal as a new employee and will later become his successor.
''Good morning everyone, '' said Mr. Bima.
''In the morning, ''' they answered in unison.
''This is my son named Iqbal. From today he will join the company. He will replace my position.''
Then Iqbal began to introduce himself.
''Assalamu'alaikum.wr. Introduce me Iqbal. Guidance please. I am new and still have little experience, said Iqbal.
They answered the greeting Iqbal said. The many women who whispered to each other admired Iqbal's good looks. Iqbal is like a prince of hearts. Just the first time they saw it made their hearts flutter.
After getting acquainted, Iqbal travels around with his father's assistant Rey. After touring, Iqbal accompanied Rey to the vice-director's room. Iqbal will be guided so as soon as possible to work well.