The Journey of Love Habibah..

Nur Laily's Promise

"Assalamu'alaykum Uma." exclaimed Nur Laily as he poured into Habibah's arms.

" Dear Astarghfirullah... Who are you the same as coming here? Why don't you tell me about Uma? O Allah, the son of Uma who sholeha." said Habibah while kissing the face of his little girl who is now a teenager in his arms.

" I want to surprise Uma... Can you come in yet? I'm hungry to have breakfast with Uma, okay?" nur Laily said while showing a clear face.

" Athaghfirullah, I forgot.. Comein... Abah same Adek Zain is in.." invite Habibah finally.

" Come here, Uma introduce first. This is Radih's mom and that one over there is Susan. But if you can call aunt. And there's the dining room. So let's have breakfast together." take Habibah to Nur Laily and also his two household assistants.

" No ma'am, let us eat in the kitchen only. "answer Susan refused Habibah's invitation.

" Why eat in the kitchen? In this house we are one family, so do not hesitate so. I don't like it when Susan's the same mbok Ratih eat in the kitchen.

Not that during the working session here we are also used to eating together? Why are you suddenly eating in the kitchen?" habibah asked unhappily.

" But Mom..."

" Come on Susan, if you really want to work here, you have to follow my rules. If I say we are one family so yes family. There are families that are different. So let's now eat Together." take Habibah while grabbing the hands of her two housekeepers.

Meanwhile, Ratih can only nod slowly to Susan who continues to look at him.

Just know there is an employer kayak gini. usually the employer most do not like to sit together with his household assistant let alone to eat one table.

Thank you Lord..

You gave me a good employer like them. I will try to do my best and will not disappoint them.

Inner Susan while following Habibah's footsteps towards the dining table.

That morning they had breakfast together. Although mbok Ratih and mbak Susan still feel awkward. Because after all they still feel unworthy to be there because of their different status.

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After Zelly went to work, he drove Zain to school first. Habibah and Nur Laily spend time together to treat their longing.

" So, what about your school? Where do you want to go to school? How about the same thing? You came here permission first isn't it the same, didn't you run away?" ask Habibah bertubi.

" amma... Can it be one-on-one?" nur Laily replied with a laugh looking at Habibah's face which suddenly became serious.

" okay. You answer it one by one." said Habibah while pinching the nose ana(the girl is anxious.

" I graduated with a good grade. And Eyang gave me permission if I could go to school here just like you. But his diploma still hasn't come out. At least another month" he explained.

" So, how do you know Uma's home address here?" he asked Habibah wondering how his son could get to his house.

" Ih Uma kepo.. That's a secret that can be told to Uma." replied Nur Laily while folding both hands in front of the chest.

" By the way, how are the candidates who are here? Is she healthy? About the next girl what guy? Curious, later in the same Uma or the same Abah." said Nur Laily to divert the conversation while stroking the stomach of Habibah that bulged..

" Want to look like anyone is okay, Alhamdulillah. Most importantly it will be a child Sholeh or Sholeha. Beautiful or handsome is just a bonus. Because it is only temporary, the older the age will all disappear and turn into wrinkles that will not be easy to see.

But the child that Sholeh or Sholeha is beautiful or handsome is in his heart, which God willing will be brought to the afterlife. Instead, Uma's son must be Sholeh and Sholeha's son, in order to help parents from the torment of the Hereafter. Like you, if you are a child who sholeha can help you from the torture after death." said Habibah with a face that really cannot be explained.

There is seriousness, there is sadness, there is longing, there is hope and affection so one in his expression this time. However, he cannot lie to his heart if he sometimes still misses Purnomo.

All of those feelings were still stored in the deepest corner of his heart. It is true now Habibah feels happiness with Zelly. But that does not necessarily eliminate all the taste that is owned by him in Purnomo lost entirely.

Perhaps it was because the feeling had been there for her late husband for decades. If you want to be likened more is the hope owned by Habibah for the full moon is ingrained. So it's impossible to disappear.

But Habibah also knew of his position which has now become the wife of Zelly. He tried to bury all his feelings in a corner that would be difficult to reach again in his heart. Although in fact it will be difficult, because if you have mentioned the name Purnomo then it will automatically reappear.

Now the days that Habibah passed a little more colorful since the arrival of Nur Laily at home. Because every day there is always someone who invites him to tell stories and joke.

Sometimes Nur Laily asked Habibah to teach him to cook or just make a cake. Habibah was very happy to see the desire of the teenager in front of him who he thought was rare at his age who was still a teenager so.

Most at an age like Nur Laily would prefer to play and gather with his friends. Not infrequently anti to enter the kitchen.

But unlike Nur Laily, he really wants to be able to cook various dishes and make various types of cakes. Whether it is traditional or modern.

" I want to be like Uma, who can do anything in the kitchen. When I grow up, I want to be better than Uma. Let me have a good masakin for Uma. Even if it can be more delicious than Uma's" said Nur Laily one day.

Habibah only agreed to the expectations of his daughter. She was very supportive of her son's wishes with all her heart.

" I think Uma's daughter will be a great chef later. But if all that is granted to God, you must not be arrogant, dear... No matter how high you achieve, never make you forget yourself and become arrogant. You have to stay low.

And do not forget to share, be it the knowledge you can or other fortune in the form of food or anything that is needed by many people

Because you have to remember too, whatever we get in this world there are still other people's rights in it. As long as it can benefit others, give it.

We cannot be stingy, because God is never stingy with us. God has loved anything more than we need. Then we should always be grateful by sharing whatever can be shared and useful for many people." The long advice from Habibah for girls who are now teenagers is really meaningful.

That is what makes Nur Laily very happy to live together with Habibah. Habibah never treated himself as someone else. But like his own son.

" Yes Uma, I will remember all the advice from Uma. I also want to be a great woman like Uma." she promised with sincerity.

" Where is the great Uma, the great are the sahabis.if Uma is nothing when compared to the sahabis. Uma will only be dust grains in front of them." Habibah replied with a laugh

" But Uma is the greatest woman of my life. Instead, I want to be like Uma." defended Nur Laily.

" Yes, yes ... It's up to you." said Habibah while pinching the tiny nose of Nur Laily.