SET DUSK
The Part 61
The Lord will never give trials beyond the limits of His servant's ability, and the storm will not last forever. We just need time to be patient living a destiny line that may sometimes feel cruel.
The more days, Ida's life began to improve, if she still shed tears, it was only because her gratitude had been able to pass all the suffering and suffering that she had experienced so far.
Although Ida still insisted on living alone, but Laili and Fatimah who still lived one city with him still continue to visit. At least their visit was able to get rid of the loneliness that sometimes seized Ida's mind. The presence of his grandchildren, the children of Laili and Fatimah became an entertainment in itself as a repellent.
A year already Salma served his duties as a state servant. Every weekend he always returned to Bukittinggi to see his rampage. In fact, not infrequently he came home in the middle of the week just to tell about his daily life at work.
"Then, you've got a candidate to be a companion yet?" ida asked Salma in a tone as if teasing her daughter.
"Haha ... There is nothing fitting in the heart," kekeh Salma while massaging the back of Ida , a ritual that he always does when he comes home to meet his amak, he said, because he knew his back must be tired because it had borne so much weight for so many years.
"Yesterday someone else came to see Amak. A teacher, he said he's at work with you."
"Who, Mommy?" salma asked, stopping the movement that was massaging his amber back.
"Name Fauzi. Didn't she tell you anything?"
"Amak is not wrong?" ask Salma as if she couldn't believe it? His eyes widened to confirm the disbelief that had suddenly appeared.
"It seems not, amak heard clearly when he introduced himself," said Ida convinced, then turned his body to face Salma.
"Amak tau no .. he was the annoying teacher I told you about when I first entered work first, do not remember?"
"Is the man tall, thin, white?" Ida mentioned the characteristics of the young man the other day who met him.
"If his characteristics are true it is his person. But why all of a sudden, when at work I never rebuked."
"Haha ... The person in love is indeed sometimes acting strange, maybe he does not want to be too seen approaching you, because he does not want his other friends to know."
"Yes at least don't be so annoying either" Salma said.
"Haha ... Maybe that's the way to get your attention," kekeh Ida.
"But it's upsetting right, Mom," murmured Salma.
Ida just chuckled at the sullen face of Salma.
"Sal, that teacher is already the third young man who met amak this month, you try to decide. You pray istikharah, because it is not good that three people who have serious intentions are ignored."
"Yes, Mommy... I will pray istikharah" Salma said later.
"Yes ... Well, you take a break, you have to get up early tomorrow."
"Yes, Mommy."
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One month Salma thought, until finally when the weekend he came home and told his party.
"It seems my heart is leaning more towards Uda Fauzi, Mak," Salma said after they finished dinner.
"Yes, you tell him" said Ida, looking at Salma's face. Indeed from the beginning his heart had also been attached to the young man who worked as a teacher. As if answering his prayer, Salma's heart felt the same way.
"But how do I say it huh Mak," Kekeh Salma looked puzzled. "Even after he came to see Amak his attitude still looks indifferent. I had to pray Istikharah many times to convince my heart. Is he really the right guy."
"You just tell him that Amak told him to come."
"Hm ... Yes, later I try to convey it like that," said Salma still seem to think.
Like the previous nights, the night was filled with stories that were like endless for them to tell. It never occurred in Ida's mind, to be able to get to the point where he and his son could tell stories with laughter. He remembered how long it was every night, only a poignant story they were able to share.
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The day Salma began her new life came. Although the road they took to get to that point was not so easy, finally came the moment where Ida watched Burhan again sitting face to face with his future son-in-law. Grasping tightly the hand of the man who will be the life companion of his son. Just like before, Burhan is still unable to master his emotions. His voice trembled as he recited the ijab.
Completely Ida's struggle to deliver her children to their respective destiny. As if he could not believe he was finally able to go through all the events that had once made him lose hope.
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Salma gave birth to a daughter one year after her marriage, the same year Fatimah and Laili gave birth to a daughter. The happiness that multiplies seems to pay for all the pain that Ida experienced for years when she saw the lives of her children.
Ida decides to stay with Salma when Salma's maternity leave is over. He did not want his granddaughter to be cared for by unknown people, nor did he want Salma to hire a housekeeper who would help him at home.
"You're going to save up to buy a house, the force is still strong, so you don't have to worry" Ida refused every time Salma expressed concern.
As time went on, after Salma gave birth to a second child, she was finally able to build her dream home. Ida's feelings felt like they were stirred when she saw the building of a two-hundred-meter house that stood on the ground four hundred meters was shown Salma to her. It never crossed Ida's mind that Salma was able to realize his ideals that once felt impossible for them.
The location of the Salma house is a bit far in the suburbs, even around the house there are still many lush trees and land owned by locals who are still empty.
"It's okay, Mom, it's a little far from the crowd. The funds I have are just enough to buy land in this place," Salma said when they just occupied the house.
"It's okay, Sal. I am grateful that you have realized your dream. Besides, amak will be able to grow crops around here." Ida looked around Salma's house, imagining how she would spend the day there. A place that is still green and beautiful, far from all the noise that Ida has been experiencing.
As she found the answers to the prayers that had passed, Ida felt a sudden happiness enter the recess of her heart. Maybe this is God's way to get rid of the old pile of grief. The pile of pain that he felt all this time seemed to evaporate just like that.
"Lord, thank you for driving me to this point. Please allow me to enjoy my twilight with happiness with my children" whispered Ida lirih.
The time will come when the storm stops, the sky will present a soothing light color. Those who are able to pass through the storm, will feel how thanksgiving will never be enough to say. It is time for Ida to enjoy all the passions she used to offer in every prayer. Enjoy the sweetness of the fruit of struggle.
