Santri's Life in the Holy Prison

ask for blessing

The day keeps changing. It did not feel Faisal and Gus Anas just counting the days to finish the PKL time.

During their PKL period, it was known to be consumer-friendly. They also often help other employees work without being asked. So that makes other employee friends also feel happy with them. They get a surprise before they split up. They held a small event .

They agreed to hold a dinner together at the meatball stall "Mang Slamet" . Don't forget Faisal invited Iis to come along.

"Assalamualaikum" said Faisal

"Waalaikum salam" answered Iis

"What's up Sal? "

"What are you doing again? " ask Faisal

"Ngga ngapain." answered Iis

"Indeed why? "

"Next night you won't? " ask Faisal

"Religious. I'm on holiday again "answer Iis

"Later tonight I'll pick you up" said Faisal

"You don't forget your permission first. "

"Where are you going? " ask Iis

"Friends want a meal together before I go back to the pesantren" Faisal replied

"I'm taking you along too. "

"Oh. Yes, I will permit you later. Later if I can WA you "says Iis

"Okay then" said Faisal

"yes already. Assalamualaikum says. "

"Waalaikum salam" answered Iis

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"Mba Nia, it's like this isn't it? " ask Ning Zahra

"Sign Ning. " replied Nia

"But this is less mature Ning. "

"Wait a minute. "

Yes, Ning Zahra is now learning to make cakes with Nia. He is at home because in a few months he is in the boarding school where he studied there will be a big event. The Haflah Haul Khotmil Qur'an Wal Pole.

He asked Abah and Ummi for their blessing so that he could pass the selection. He finished circumcising the Qur'an ibn nadzri (see). Now he will follow the selection to participate khataman.

As for the requirements to follow the khataman, he must memorize Juz 'Amma, surah yaasin, surah Al-waqi'ah, surah Al-mulk, and surah Ar-rahman.

He has memorized everything. He just needs to repeat so as not to forget.

"Mba Nia" call Gus Daffa

"Dalem Gus" replied Nia

"What cake do you make? " ask Gus Daffa

"Brownies deck. " answered Nia

"Special for adak? " ask Gus Daffa

"Make Mba Zahra is. "said Ning Zahra softened

"Ih. " said Gus Daffa, pouting

"Yes. It was special for adek. " said Nia

"But not from mba Nia. "

"Keep from whom? " ask Gus Daffa began to be confused

"From Mba Zahra" answered Nia

"Certainly mba? " ask Gus Daffa to Ning Zahra

Ning Zahra nodded her head. And a hug by Gus Daffa. With a carefree heart Gus Daffa went to Ndalem to tell Abah and Ummi. Ning Zahra and Nia laughed softly at Gus Daffa's behavior.

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At Faisal's house

Mba Meli was surprised to see Faisal and Gus Anas who looked neat. They were never like that. Out of curiosity, he finally asked.

"Rapih very Sal." said Mba Meli

"Where are you? " tanyanya

Seeing her brother confused Faisal explained. Remembering tomorrow is the last day they become employees at the minimarket.

He also told them that they would eat meatballs at the meatball stall "Mang Slamet". Mba Meli who was Nyidam also felt like eating meatballs. Because mang slamet meatballs are famous for their delicious.

Finally Mba Meli also went to the meatball shop mang slamet with her husband Mas Rudi. But they left first, for the pregnant woman could not wait for Faisal.

Elsewhere, Iis is now wearing her hijab. He had asked his father for permission, if Faisal invited him out tonight.

Actually, he was more comfortable going among the sofyan. But this time his cousin was there an event with friends of his hadroh group. He had to wait for Faisal to pick him up.

"Later home do not go back home yes" said Mama

"Yes Ma" answered Iis

"What event is there? " ask Dad

"Fai's friends did a meal together, before Fai Sama Gus Anas finished PKL sir" replied Iis

"You could say goodbye. "

"Oh " said Mr

Faisal came with Gus Anas. They rushed away because one of his friends had told him that friends had gathered. Waiting for them both.

"Would you stop by first, sal? " ask Mama

"Mboten (not) Ma. " replied Faisal politely

"Sampun dientosi. "

"Waiting for friends. "

Iis left after kissing the back of the hands of Father and Mama. He went straight up to Faisal's motorbike while Gus Anas brought his own motorbike.

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The Mang Slamet meatball stall

"Still a long time Mas Afif? " ask Sinta

"Again on the road" replied Mas Afif

Mba Meli who knew Afif immediately approached him. And talk for a minute. He also said that Faisal was picking up someone special.

On the other side of the table there is an empty table. Mba Meli also immediately ate the meatballs that have been held at the table. It was seen that he enjoyed every piece of meatballs that went into his mouth. He saw his sweat that began to come out.

Mas Rudi who saw it immediately took a tissue and wiped it. He was so happy to see his wife eat it voraciously considering his wife was severely beaten early in her pregnancy. He was also horrified to see his meat bowl. Because Mba Meli added a lot of sambal which he thought was very spicy.

"Pedas deck? " ask Mas Rudi

"Just replace it with this one". "he said he wanted to replace the Mba Meli meatballs

But Mba Meli quickly rejected it. He even felt it was less spicy. Rudi finally gave up. Letting his wife than he should be silenced by his wife when snacking.

After waiting for Faisal, Gus Anas and Iis arrived. They immediately sat down after discovering the whereabouts of his friends. Faisal also introduced Iis to his friend.

When Mas Afif ordered the meatballs, Iis saw Mba Meli who had finished eating the meatballs. He then approached her.

"Mba Meli again mbakso too? " ask Iis

"Eh Iis." said Mba Meli surprised

"You here? " ask Mba Meli

"Yes Mba" said Iis

"Put Fai. "

"Mba again wants to eat meatballs here. "

"So wanted to be with Faisal but long. "

"So mba first. "

"Oh. So. "say Iis

After realizing beside Mba Meli there is someone, he also asked Mba Meli and immediately became acquainted when he knew that it was Mba Meli's husband.Faisal's friend who saw Iis so familiar with Mba Meli teased Faisal .

Iis went to the table where Faisal was when he was called. Mba Meli was also about to go home after she got a package of meatballs ordered for her mother at home.

"Sal later do not go home at night" said Mba Meli

"Remember! you bring girls guys. "

"Yes Mba" said Faisal

"Wanna go home now? "

"Yes. "

Mba Meli came home after she said goodbye to Faisal's friends.