Single-minded

Cold Attitude...

"You know him well!" azzam said softly, Arif shook his head weakly.

"I've never known him, he who would never want to be known!" sahut Arif, Azzam nodded in understanding.

Azzam and Arif stared at Vira's back which was getting further away. Stares that have meaning and only those who know it. Both Azzam and Arif had different disagreements about Vira. A simple girl born into a family is very simple. A girl who has simple dreams. Become the backbone of the family. Not a man's rib. Azzam, Arif or Fariz? Vira is thinking only about her family life. His interests will only be his last and he will never take precedence.

"We are not men who will be on his priestly list. He won't be able to support our family's bones that are too heavy!" arif said, Azzam silently stared at the road that Vira had passed. Azzam saw the figure of Vira who continued to disappear in the darkness. Seal the path that Azzam must fight. If he forces to be with Vira.

"You are right, the Atmaja family is not easy to support. Their good name and dignity are always the main ones. Happiness is the last priority. It was as if they were blind and deaf to the sound of crying and tears. Their hearts are frozen and cold. A towering iceberg. Without any warmth dare to enter it!" azzam said softly, Arif nodded slowly

For Azzam and Arif, there was no hope of getting close to Vira. Unlike Fariz the rebels. His attitude was always beyond the control of the Atmaja family. Maybe he's able to catch up with Vira. But all is far from possible or happening. Vira's strict attitude that rejects love from men will never accept anyone?

"Fariz Maher Atmaja, he will be the protector of Vira. Don't go near Vira, if you don't want to see Grandpa's anger. I've felt his anger. He won't forgive anyone? If that love is indeed there for Vira. You better forget it. You have to remember, grandfather is not an easy person to deal with!" arif said, Azzam lowered his head slowly.

The silence of Azzam holds many meanings. Arif knows Azzam. They have known each other's character for a long time. Arif knows how Azzam likes things? Arif han the Atmaja family.

"Sir Azzam!" calling Nadya, Azzam and Arif turned in unison. Nadya walked half-run. He came with a tired face. Nadya ran as fast as she could. To be able to attend the class tonight. But all in vain, Nadya remains late. The show was over after he came.

Arif turned towards Azzam while winking. As if asking, Nadyakah the woman who is being betrothed to Azzam. With a nod of Azzam's head answered Arif's cue. Sontak Arif chuckled while looking at Azzam. He did not expect, Vira's best friend who became a candidate for Azzam's fiance.

"Ustad Arif!" greeting Nadya astonished, Arif nodded slowly. Arif's smile towards Nadya further made Azzam astonished. Moreover, the ustad call pinned by Nadya. It's like the two know each other.

"You know him?" azzam asked coldly, Nadya nodded slowly. Arif nodded slowly, as Azzam turned his head towards him. Azzam was silent for a moment after hearing Arif and Nadya's reply.

"I teach at a mosque near his house. I became a priest there. Vira was betrothed to me by the people around me. That's why I never saw him again. Vira is away from me, she doesn't want to know me. If I were a lecturer, you yourself know. What was my education and my dream long ago?" said Arif relaxed, Nadya confused to see the closeness of Azzam and Arif. The way Azzam spoke was different to Arif, while to him. Azzam is always cold and tart. As if Azzam was lazy to know him.

"That means you've met Fariz. I heard he's in class with Vira. Since High School he's been following Vira. Even in college he chose the same university and majors as Vira. I don't understand, why does Fariz want to be so close to Vira?" azzam said, Arif and Nadya smiled at the words of Azzam.

"I've met Fariz the crybaby. He couldn't recognize me, I left the Atmaja family since childhood. About Fariz's attitude of wanting to be close to Vira. All that was natural, because Fariz liked Vira and wanted to protect her!" said Arif, Nadya nodded affirming Arif's words.

"But Vira doesn't like it. Love Fariz clapping one hand!" sahut Nadya loudly, Azzam and Arif shook their heads in disbelief.

Nadya immediately covered her mouth with her hands. Nadya looked down embarrassed, realizing that her attitude was disrespectful. Azzam glimpsed at the cynical look towards Nadya. He did not expect his outspoken attitude could make Azzam think negatively. Nadya is used to ceplas-celos.

"Fariz's love is nothing more than his obsession. Let's see, who will be the priest of the world of the afterlife Vira?" azzam said coldly, as it passed leaving Arif and Nadya.

Azzam walked away without looking at Nadya. Azzam seemed not to consider the existence of Nadya. Just say goodbye or take Nadya home. Arif saw the cold face of Azzam's attitude towards Nadya. A much different attitude was seen when Azzam spoke to Vira. Arif knows the character of Azzam who is not easy to face. The cold of Azzam can make a person freeze. Azzam is like a heartless man. When he's dealing with someone he doesn't want.

Nadya could only silently watch Azzam move away. Azzam's wide strides as if ever-present distance separated them. No matter how strong Nadya offset Azzam's steps. Still Azzam steps away from him. Azzam's back was like a tall mountain that Nadya could never hug. For a moment there was a sense of pain in Nadya's heart. Seeing the attitude of Azzam who could never warm to him. Both of Nadya's eyes started to feel hot. As much as Nadya's energy held back her tears. So as not to fall dripping. Nadya strengthened her heart, she believed that one day Azzam would appreciate her existence.

"Azzam Aulian Putra Atmaja, not a man who is easy to face. If you can't handle the cold. Better to back off from now. Once he doesn't consider you, he won't take you easily!" arif said wisely, then turned to face Nadya. Arif saw a confused Nadya. Then saying goodbye, he nodded slowly towards Nadya.

"What did he say was right? Should I back off with this race of mine. Maybe what Fariz said was true. Vira the woman you love. The only woman who shakes your cold heart. The one who makes you feel warm. Can I see you with my best friend. Who should I choose? Survive my race on you or give up seeing you along with Vira!" batin Nadya pilu's.