
" May I ask you something, sir,,? " question Fatimah broke the silence between them.
" Call me Willi, just as Ali and Alif call me. "said William.
" But,,, "
" I don't accept rejection. "cut William quickly.
" Talk normally, don't be too formal" William continued. Fatimah breathed.
" Alright, Will. " William smiled.
" Can I ask, please,,? " William nodded.
His gaze was still focused on the streets, but his ears were still listening.
" Why are you doing all this, then,,? " ask Fatimah. William silent.
" It's not possible that it's just a humanitarian mission, right,,? " continued Fatimah.
William let out a long sigh and slowly reduced the speed of his car.
" That's one of them" replied William trying to relax.
" In addition,,? " ask Fatimah again.
" Do you believe in love at first sight,,? " William asked and Fatimah chuckled at him. He shook his head.
" Don't joke, Will. It's just a novel and soap opera. "
" But I'm serious, Fatimah." William insisted on making Fatimah speechless.
" Don't go overboard, Will. I do not deserve "wept Fatimah while bowing her head.
" Why,,? " ask William. Sometimes he looked at Fatimah, then focused on the wheel.
" Why do I have to ask again,,? Isn't everything clear. Who you are and who I am. "
" Can I ask, please,,? " asked William, Fatimah nodded.
" You're human, right,,? " Fatimah immediately raised her face and looked at William as she frowned.
" Of course" replied Fatimah, although she still did not understand what this had to do with their conversation.
" Well, even with me, I'm human too. Are you a muslim, then,,,? " ask William again.
" Yes, I'm a Muslim. "
" And you should know, in the eyes of God, all men are EQUAL. Didn't you,,? " Fatimah gasped in surprise then fell silent.
" I mean so much with myself and you. Where is it inappropriate, then,,? "
" We are the same in the eyes of God, but different in the eyes of man. The tongue is boneless, and the mouth of man is like fire, which is easy to snatch, from one mouth to another in the blink of an eye. "
" You come from a distinguished family, while I'm just an orphan taking care of two young boys. You're a businessman while I'm just a street girl whose life depends on people's compassion" Fatimah said softly.
" It doesn't matter to me. " said William casually, making Fatimah look at William full of question marks.
William pulled his car over on a quiet street, but they remained in the car. William opened his seatbelt and sat facing Fatimah.
" Hear me and look at my face" William said. Fatimah looked at William's face which looked very serious.
" I never cared what others said. What's important to me is that I feel comfortable with that person. And I'm happy, that's enough for me. "
" I admit, I've only been converted for two weeks. I still have a lot to learn about my religion. But I am willing to study and become a good Muslim in order to become an imam for you. "
" At first, my parents were shocked when I decided to move on. But they did not forbid, because for them I was an adult. And I can decide what is best for me. "
" When I first saw you, I immediately felt admiration for your formidable figure. Plus after I found out all about you, it made me even more sure that I was in love with the right person who was you. And I always pray, may you be the soul mate God created for me " explains William at length.
Fatimah remained silent and looked at William. Then he took a long breath.
" Okay, maybe for you all that doesn't matter. What about your extended family, then,,? Will they understand my situation,,? Would they accept a street girl who is bar-bar and just an orphan,,? " This time William was silent.
" Think again, Will. Marriage is sacred, and not just a toy. Family blessing is important, especially the blessing of both parents, it is more important. Because the household was not only going for a year or two, but for good. "
" And I don't want to marry without the blessing of your parents and family. Because God's Ridho is in the parents' ridho "said Fatimah wisely.
" Then, would you accept me if both my parents and my whole family approved of our relationship, then,,? " asked William suddenly, making Fatimah gasp in shock.
" That,, emm, that, that, "Fatimah was nervous and suddenly her lips were twisted.
" Okay, I assume it is yes" William said with a smile and then re-installed his seatbelt.
Fatimah was silent, William returned to his car with a smile that adorned his lips.
" Please wait for my family to come to your home. And prepare yourself. "said William seriously, although in his heart he himself felt doubt, whether Mommy and his Daddy would accept Fatimah and the two boys.
Fatimah was silent, her eyes just staring straight ahead. Of course, with a racing heart and a mind that floats somewhere.
The two of them remained silent all the way back to Fatimah's house. Arriving at home, Fatimah immediately came down. Same with William.
" Give my regards to Ali and Alif. Sorry, I have to get back to the office immediately" William said as Fatimah stepped away.
Fatimah immediately stopped and turned to look at William.
" You're going straight away, right,,? " ask Fatimah.
" Yes,,. I have a meeting at the office. I'm sorry, I can't stop by William replied.
" all right. I'll tell Ali and Alif. " William nodded.
William got into the car, while Fatimah remained silent where he stood. He looked at William's car that was moving away. Fatimah let out a deep sigh, then turned around and put her foot in her house.
Fatimah who initially wanted to go busking, suddenly became discouraged after her conversation with William was in the car.
Is he getting married, then,,,? Seriously William's words that tell her love and intend to get married,,? Will William's extended family and parents approve of their marriage,,?
All those questions sprang up in Fatimah's mind. Everything was sudden and everything seemed to make no sense to him.
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William did not go to the office as he had said to Fatimah. He went to Zehan's office. She wants to ask her Hyeong and her best friend Rayhan.
When deciding to change beliefs, William had already talked about it with his parents. And they agreed, as long as it was the best choice for William.
Mommy Sarah and Daddy Jho don't mind either, as their beloved niece Zehan is also a Muslim.
William went straight into Zehan's room without knocking on the door first, after he reached Zehan's company.
Zehan showed his face when he saw who had entered. Coincidentally, Rayhan was in the room because they were discussing work.
" Hyeong, "call William while putting on his face. He sat down on the chair beside Rayhan.
" Wae,, huh,,,? " answered Zehan lazily.
" Help me, "whimper William.
" Dark,,,. Disappeared for two weeks, then suddenly came directly asking for help. "zehan quip makes William scowl.
" What else is it,,,? You're making trouble, are you,,? " William shook his head.
" And,, then,,,? And where have you been for two weeks, gone,,? " ask Zehan.
" I,,,. Emm, me, me,,, "
" I, me, me,,,. I'm what,,? " snaps Zehan's pity.
" After the events of Mr. Kevin Smith, I decided to convert. And why I disappeared for two weeks, that's because,,, "
William was silent for a moment, then took a deep breath. Zehan and Rayhan stared intently at William.
" It's because I'm circumcised" continued William slowly but made Zehan and Rayhan look at each other and then laugh out loud.
William again put on a sullen and annoyed face. Zehan and Rayhan's laughter grew louder.
" Is it sick,,,? " question Zehan still laughed.
" Don't be asked, and stop laughing" exclaimed William in annoyance.
" How can it be, then,,? " ask Rayhan.
" After my sister-in-law's seven-month event, and I kept thinking about Hyeong's words on the matter of religious differences between me and Fatimah, I decided to find out about the Islamic Religion. "
" I even asked one of the Ustadz near my house. I learned from him and got a lot of advice and knowledge. Until I finally solidified my heart to move faith. "
" I've also spoken to Mommy and Daddy, they don't forbid. They support me as long as it's good for me. "
" And after the Smith family matter was over, I decided to be circumcised. I was hospitalized for a few days to recover. And it felt,, beuhhh, that it could not be spoken in words. "the story of William at length.
Zehan and Rayhan listen and occasionally giggle when it feels funny by both of them. But behind that, they both felt salute because William was absolutely sure of his decision.
" Thank God, thank God, the,,,. I will support you as long as it is good for you" Zehan said sincerely.
" Yes,,,. I will always support you. I salute you who dare to be circumcised when your age has been scrapped like this. " Rayhan chuckles.
" What do you want to help me with, then,,,?" ask Zehan.
William was silent for a moment. He hesitated to talk. But if it wasn't Hyeong who helped her, then who else, then,,?.
" I,,,. I wanted to ask Hyeong to talk and persuade Mommy. "
" For, for,,,? " asked Zehan, making William take a breath while looking down.
" To come here and immediately propose to Fatimah" said William slowly.
" WHATAAA,,,!!!?? "
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