Substitute Priest For Chayra

About the Past

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Elmira asks for time to consider the decision after knowing Zidan's past. With a heavy heart, Zidan obeyed the request of the woman he loved.

Zidan resigned and surrendered, whatever Elmira's decision - he would accept it with a breastplate.

For three days in a row, Elmira performed the Istikharah prayer service. He asks forgiveness and guidance to Divine Robbi. He also begged God to remove the anxiety that enveloped his soul.

As is her routine every morning, Elmira bathes the Dzikra before helping Chayra cook her breakfast.

At Chayra's request, Elmira and Dzikra stay with her at Alif's house. Alif chose to stay in the apartment.

"Assalamu'alaikum." A greeting was heard diverting the attention of Elmira and Chayra who were busy chatting while arranging the breakfast menu on the table.

"Wa'alaikumsalam-" reply both compact.

Alif is coming. Chayra greeted Alif with a smile and kissed the back of her husband's hand.

Actually, Alif wants to let go of the longing by tightly hugging Chayra's body and anchoring a friendly kiss. But because there was Elmira, he tried to hold it.

Although he and Elmira already do not have any relationship, Alif feel bad if making out in front of his ex-wife sir.

"Mas, let's have breakfast! This morning, Ms. Elmira taught me to cook a variety of Egyptian dishes. There are konafah, halwa, dukkah, grilled kofta, fatir bread, and isyh bread" Chayra said while guiding Alif to sit on a chair.

"Wahh. Alif can't wait to enjoy it."

"I'm also Mas. From my stomach kruyuk-kruyuk." Chayra stroked her stomach and widened her smile.

"Hi, El. How are little Dzikra and his mother?" Alif greets Elmira to remove the awkwardness between the two of them.

"Alhamdulillah, our good news is Lif," he answered followed by a line of smiles framing the face.

"Thankfulness Alhamdulillah. As for Zidan's past, I really didn't know it before Bu Laras told me, El. Although we have been friends for a long time, Zidan never told me about his past that turned out to be dark. I'm sorry on behalf of myself and Zidan for letting you down" she said with a slight bow of her head. Alif felt very guilty to Elmira.

"There's nothing to forgive, Lif. After all, the past is a complement to life. The good or bad of a person's past is not a benchmark of the character of the person's identity. In my eyes, Zidan is still a caring and loving man --"

Slowly, Alif raised his head then looked at Elmira's face intensely. He did not expect, Elmira can think and speak wisely.

"That means, you accepted Zidan as your future priest, El?"

A smile re-emerged adorning the beautiful face of Elmira. He answered the question posed by Alif without hesitation. "Yes Lif. I accept Zidan as a candidate for priest. After three consecutive days of Istikharah, I believe that Zidan is the best candidate for priest for me and Dzikra. He accepted me without regard for my past. And I should have accepted Zidan without caring about his past."

Chayra's lips curled with a twinkle of admiration that emanated in her bead when she heard the words of wisdom spoken by Elmira. "God's Masya. Honestly, I salute you even more after hearing your very wise words, Ma'am. I am sure, Sister Elmira will not regret accepting Zidan as a candidate for imam. Better, don't keep talking about the past. Because if we continue to discuss it, when can we step into the future. The best someone has, must have a past. Either good or bad. And as bad as anyone, it must have a future."

"I salute you even more, Ra. You are indeed a noble hearted sister and smart to speak wisely. Worth it, Alif can't turn away from you."

"Isshhh, Ma'am El can. Those wise words of mine, actually quote Kak Najwa Aini-yesterday's comment."

"And my wise words, quoting the comment of Nyai Nofi Kahza," said Elmira and greeted with laughter that aired from both.

Their chatter was trimmed when they heard the sound of chanting songs coming from flat objects stored in the pocket of Alif's shirt.

"Assalamu'alaikum -"

"Wa'alaikumsalam Lif."

"What's up, Fa?"

"Alhamdulillah, there is latest info about Elmira's biological parents, Lif. We should meet soon. Two I've secured in the barn."

"All right, I'll be right there."

"Okey, I'm waiting for Lif. THE GPL!!"

"Hmmmm-"

After saying hello and turning off the phone, Alif again kept his flat object in the pocket of his shirt. He then moved from his sitting position in a hurry.

"Who was the phone from?"

"From Rafa's. Mas Alif should see him soon. There's something important we need to work out, Ra."

"But, Mas Alif isn't breakfast yet?"

"No pa-pa. Later, Mas Alif can have breakfast on the street."

"alright. Wait a minute, my! I prepared provisions for you and for Rafa mas. Maybe Rafa hasn't had breakfast either."

"Yes, Ra. Thanks to ya."

"Heem, Mom." Chayra nodded then rushed to prepare food for her husband and Rafa.

The next minute, Chayra had finished preparing the supplies. He then drove Alif to the front door.

"Be careful, my friend! Don't forget, eat the food!" order Chayra while handing her two lunch boxes and Alif receives them with a word of thanks.

"Assalamu'alaikum, Ra--" he said as he sprinkled a kiss on Chayra's forehead before stepping away.

"Wa'alaikumsalam." Chayra's voice was heard. For some reason, this time she felt hard to let her husband go.

Oh, my God, Robb. Protect your husband wherever he is .... A piece of prayer is said in the heart before Chayra closes the door and mingles with Elmira and the princess.

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