Second Pinang

Seeds, Weights, and Bebs

Aji put the book on the table. Sitting pensively looking at an hourglass made from a used light bulb. Smiling enjoyed the drop of those purple-colored soft grains. It must be from someone special to him.

He breathed heavily. Like there is a burden in the mind, but it cannot be expressed. It can only be stored in the heart. He got up from the chair and prepared to go to the mosque.

Abah Shodiqun became a priest for pilgrims who perform Maghrib prayers. All khusyu' in the running of worship. Finished the prayer, Aji was called by his brother. They talk seriously. I don't know what makes you angry, so raise your voice.

Abah immediately left the mosque and returned home. Aji can only be alone. A man borrowed a prayer mat from her. Making his mind go away.

"I'm sorry, can I borrow the alphabet, Mom? I forgot to take it, I thought I was in the mosque there, but it turned out to be nil, too" the man explained.

Aji smiled and gave her words, "Please, Mas."

The man performed the three raka'at maghrib prayer. When he finished he returned it to Aji. They shake hands and introduce themselves.

"I'm Dani" said Dani shaking hands with Aji.

"I'm Aji, Mas. Not the guy here, huh?"

Dani nodded, "My house is in Wiku Park. Is Aji santri here?"

Aji grinned hearing that. He wondered if he still looked young?

"I'm Ustaz here, Mas," Aji replied.

"Oh, sorry, Taz. I think santri's here." Dani misjudged about Aji.

They walked together and sat on the terrace. Dani is still waiting for Reza who is still praying. Sita is folding her face. Enjoy the light of the moon that forms a perfect round.

The light shimmered perfectly without being covered in cloudiness. The two men together smiled bitterly. What was? Why are their smiles forced? Very bitter!

"So that month was good, huh, Mas? Get excess reward. Because it always presents beauty to all eyes that look at it. Although covered in cloudiness, he did not lose his identity. Unlike the humans, who sometimes show a smile, when the black clouds welcome, immediately become grim." Aji breathed heavily.

Dani looked over and smiled. "Don't lose to that black cloud, Taz. Face the storm that is coming. You who have a high provision of religious knowledge, should be more able to calm down."

"Your science is still good, Mas." Aji considers himself still a dust grain.

Reza and Sita approach Dani. The conversation between Dani and Aji has to end. They must continue their journey home. Aji immediately left the mosque.

***

Disa is not eating because she feels pain in her legs. Force the food into the mouth because the stomach begins to feel bloated. Mak Nur helped feed the food. She smiled at getting special treatment from her mother.

No chatter while eating. Only the twang of the spoon and the plate clustered into one. Disa observed the face of Mak Nur. Like there's a worry involved. After the meal was over, he asked what was the matter?

"How's Aris doing, Nduk?" ask mak Nur.

Disa shook her head, "Can already decide to refuse Aris mas, Mak. Her family doesn't agree if she's the same Disa."

Mak Nur stroked her son's long black hair to the shoulder. Mak Nur realizes they have no one, but that doesn't mean Aris's family can insult her daughter. A mother's feelings will be hurt if she hears and sees her child hurt.

He was shocked to hear the news. Wh who? Is the man Mak Nur meant by Dani? What was the talk of Mak Nur and Dani earlier? Such was the heart of Disa when she knew the big news.

"Shodiqun's family will come to propose to you. Please prepare yourself as best you can. Only abah, Umi, and Aji came. Mom hopes ..., you can be wise in making decisions." Mak Nur put the plate in the bucket.

He could only listen to his mother's words. Honestly, it wasn't Aji she expected. He immediately took a slow stand. What's up with him? Is this what love eats?

I don't know, now Disa's feeling dizzy. He should have fallen in love with his Lord. Always remember who is entitled to him. But the heart cannot deny, the sense has been present and is slowly growing.

I don't know what Dani did to him, so he could be interested. Though the intensity they meet can also be calculated. However, every meeting that occurred, even left a deep impression.

Mak Nur helps Disa to get some ablution water. They perform the prayer isya' in the house. Finished prayers, Disa helped her sister Riski to return to the room.

"Sir, Salwa and Aidha when will they play here?" ask Riski.

"Indeed why? Want to make fun of them?" tanya Disa rubbed a parem bobble on her swollen leg.

Riski helped apply to parts that her brother was difficult to reach. "These are not there. Is it good to have a sister?"

Disa laughed at Riski's words, "Lha there will be Aina and Wafi. That's your sister, nephew!"

"As they are bosen, be careful if told to. Same with Aidha and Salwa. They're critical. Every person is asked to ask the reason. That's what I like, so I can pass my knowledge on to others."

"Berdo'a they're allowed to stay here again." Disa told Riski to turn on the fan.

Riski wanted to ask why he had to pray for the two cherry super kids to be allowed to stay over? Didn't Wakhid say that Aidha's father liked his brother? Just wanted to ask a question, but my mom came. He paled his intention to ask.

"Don't talk about Aidha's papa in front of you if you don't want to get sprayed!" said Mas Wakhid.

That is the message of Wakhid to Riski before leaving again to sail.

Mak Nur tells Riski to study in her own room. To give Disa time to rest. Unfortunately, her daughter was not sleepy. He wants to talk to his mother.

"Sir, about ..., the application from Mas Aji, why the effect is sudden?" ask Disa.

Mak Nur frowned deeply, not understanding what Disa meant. They've known each other for a long time. The parents are both happy with Disa and Aji's personals.

"It's not sudden, Nduk. Mother had just met with Yah buk this morning," said mak Nur explained the situation.

"Why don't you want to discuss with Disa first?"

"What needs to be discussed? Mak dare to accept this because he already knows what kind of Aji's son is."

Disa did not want to argue with her mother. He prefers silence. Ask Mak Nur to leave her alone. Reason is very sleepy.

Mak Nur came out of Disa's room with mixed feelings. On the one hand, he wants his daughter to get a good soul mate, the world and the hereafter. Sort seeds, weights, and bebet with good quality so that there are no major problems in front of later.

On the other hand, he was also impressed to force the will. In the past, the sisters of Disa brought their candidates to meet their mothers and fathers. Mak Nur was questioning while sitting pensively in front of the TV screen. Wrong steps?