The Journey of Love Habibah..

so Matchmaker Ricky

After Habibah returned, all his activities returned to how they were. His busyness now he added again with sewing. Although it all started from her hobby of sewing, and even then she learned by herself when she used to work as a baby sitter. In all her spare time she always took the time to make clothes for baby Bhishma, or just make clothes for herself. And sometimes he was asked by Anton or Annisa to sew their torn clothes, or just to shrink the clothes. But he's very happy to do it.

And now the business of making cakes he has officially had two permanent employees and one more person as a courier service. So Habibah took more time to develop her sewing talent. The first thing he made was a dress shirt for the days. In addition to the simpler model also does not take long to sew it. And Muti'ah is still a personal assistant. Muti'ah children also play at Habibah every day. Hafidz and Bilal. Hafidz is 4 years old and Bilal is 2. Habibah already considers them like his own children. If Zain had a toy, they would have a toy that I had. If Zain is bought or made new clothes then they will get it. They always have the same things as twins. And it was very pleasant for Habibah. Likewise with Muti'ah, he will always have the same goods as Habibah's. Because Habibah never forgets Muti'ah when he is shopping for something or when making something. So no wonder if they have the same clothes or items when they go out of the house.

That morning as usual, Habibah and two employees were busy making customer order cakes. Suddenly came someone who came out of nowhere to say hello in front of his house. Muti'ah who was looking after the children in the guest room immediately answered his greetings and opened the door.

" Search who?" ask Muti'ah.

" Well, is there?" ask the guest.

" What is it gonna take? Does it matter?" Muti'ah was surprised because there are usually no men who look for Habibah especially with different calls as well.

" It's important." she answered briefly.

" all right. Wait a minute, I'll call the guy.." Muti'ah immediately approached Habibah who was in his favorite kitchen.

" Switch.There are guests for you. The man's waiting in front of me.." Muti'ah informs Habibah if there is a guest for her.

" Oh yes, thank you, brother.." Habibah rushed to wash his hands and immediately approached the guest referred to as Muti'ah.

" Who is it..?" habibah asked astonished because it turned out that the one who was looking for him was a man. And the guest turned to face Habibah.

" Hi Nur.. How are you?"

" You....?" Habibah tried to remember who the man standing before him was.

" I'm Ricky.. Your old school friend, remember?" ricky reminded Habibah of who he was.

" Oh... Ricky.. emm... What's wrong Rick? Is there anything I can help you with?" asked Habibah awkwardly. Because he has not been in contact with men in person for a long time.

" Nothing, I just intentionally want to play and meet you. I came to your parents' house, but he said you haven't lived there in a long time. And I'm given your home address here. Be me here, because I happen to work in a coal mine nearby. If I knew you were here I wouldn't have come all the way to your parents' house. By the way... I'm not welcome to sit down first..? I'm tired of Nur, the long journey until here is not welcome to sit down anyway.." Ricky chanted with his attitude that is still not far changed. There's still his spoiled.

" Oh yes, sit here for a minute I'll get you a drink.." Habibah blushed with Ricky's reprimand that didn't let him sit down.

Habibahpun immediately approached Muti'ah and asked him to find someone who could accompany Ricky. Muti'ah immediately called her husband Ridho to find a man who could accompany Ricky to chat. Fifteen minutes later, Shafi'i arrived.

" Assalamu'alaykum." he said as soon as he arrived in front of Habibah's house.

" Wa'alaykumussalam.." Ricky answered the Shafi'i greeting and shook his hand. Then he sat back down accompanied by the Shafi'i. Before long Muti'ah and Habibah came out carrying a few glasses of warm tea and warm snacks that were not long ago made by Habibah. Ricky sat down with Shafi'i, Habibah with Muti'ah. They sat on the terrace of Habibah's house which happened to be used as a mini cake stall by Habibah, then provided chairs and tables for guests who came.

" What are your activities now Nur? " ask Ricky in the middle of his conversation with Syafi'i.

" Make snacks and serve catering." replied Habibah briefly.

" Is this your husband?" ricky asked, pointing to Shafi'i.

" no.. He's our neighbor here." Habibah answered honestly.

" What's the matter you asked my husband?" answer Habibah flat.

"What, just want to know. "

" Why don't you ask my son..?" shortly after Habibah told Ricky, Hafidz left with Bilal and Zain.

" Well, here are my kids.. Are you married?" ask Habibah.

" I'm not married yet. Never mind marriage, boyfriend I don't have.." replied Ricky bitterly. How can I marry you, I can't move on from you. Bathinnya.

" Mas Shafi'i can help you find a future wife if you want." said Habibah.

""What..!? Me..!? How am I siech..? " Shafi'i was surprised by Habibah's speech which made him a matchmaker.

" It's okay, count to help people for worship purposes." Muti'ah.

" Whoa. y'all this is yes.really dech.. If so, I ask the others who know who can help" replied Syafi'i.

" Why not Nelly? He is still single, who knows. Isn't Rick..?" habibah.

" Aiihi.. Nur... I didn't come here to ask for a mate. I came here because I miss you.."

"Astaghfirullah Rick. istighfar ih. You can't say that again next time. You used to be my best friend, but now our friendship is not happening. You better find a wife quickly so there's something you can miss later." Habibah cuts off Ricky's unfinished words. And Ricky was just stunned to hear what Habibah said.

It may be true what Habibah said, if I should find someone who can divert my feelings. He's married and has children with other people, and I want to get to this? He's really turned out to be a lot more amazing than he used to be.

" Well, I won't mind if you find me a future wife, then I'll believe you." Ricky finally agreed to Habibah's suggestion. It's heavy, but maybe it's better for him. That was all Ricky had in mind at the time.

" Well.mas Shafi'i..have you heard what he said? What if I asked Nelly to be the candidate?" habibah said to Syafi'i.

" Well, I'll try to talk to Nelly" Shafi'i replied at last.

" But remember Rick, ta'aruf it can't be too long. Paing not three months there has been a decision between yes and his cave. Never think for the name of dating, because dating is the door of adultery. And I won't let you do that" Habibah said as if giving his son encouragement.

" Good ustadzah.I follow what the ustadzah said. The important thing is to find me a good woman who loves me and my family. If you can Sholeha like you" said Ricky.

" If you want to get the best, then you have to prepare yourself to be the best for your future wife. Because that our soul mate is like a reflection of ourselves Rick, in terms of his morals.

" Well, I understand." replied Ricky weakly. Well, maybe because I'm not like you, I can't match up with you, how happy is the person who already has you..

Did not feel the time continues to roll and approach the time of prayer Dzuhur. And Ricky also resigned to resign previously Syafi'i asked for his cellphone number to be easy to communicate for the next. And Ricky left with his own grief about his feelings as well as about everything Habibah had said.

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