The Journey of Love Shofia

The Struggle of Zechariah

️Open your heart is not easy. But believe me if closing the heart that has been opened is more difficult. ⁇ ️

It turns out that it is true Ziana said that Zakaria's struggle is still long. In fact it has been 1 year more Zakaria trying to get close to Shofia. But to date there has been no progress.

Zacharias and Shofia were getting closer. But it is very visible if Shofia always avoids if they discuss about their feelings.

If it wasn't for Ziana, Shofia wouldn't even have spoken to Zakaria. He still faithfully closed his heart tightly.

At the moment Shofia was already 3rd grade and it made Zakaria almost desperate. He had already run out of ways on how to make his relationship with Shofia change for the better.

Zechariah did not ask Shofia to be his lover. He also knew that dating was forbidden. Yet he only wanted Shofia not to shy away from him.

****

In the ponpes the closeness between Shofia and Zakaria had long been smelled. For a long time they have been the subject of conversation between santriwan and santriwati.

If it wasn't for Shofia's thick ears. He must have given up and not felt at home in that cabin. But Shofia is determined that she must be strong.

Actually, Shofia herself has started to love Zakaria. But he tried to suppress his feelings. He was once determined to be serious about studying at the cottage. He did not want his education to be disrupted. Shofia tries hard so that her love for Zakaria is not seen.

Moreover Ziana felt it inappropriate if she was with Zakaria. Zechariah was the son of a Kiyai. It was fitting that he got the better of Shofia.

Shofia thought that the companion to Zechariah should be a girl who is good at religious knowledge. Who can accompany Zakaria in the future. For in the future Zachariah would take Abah's place in the care of the cottage. Both of Zakaria's older brothers already had their own homes and even huts around the abah hut.

Thinking about it made Shofia think again to open her heart even wider to Zakaria. In fact he was also tormented for trying to cover up his feelings in front of everyone.

But this is what Shofia thinks is the best step she should take. Zakaria deserves better. His heart would also not be hurt if one day they could not unite.

🐈🐈🐈🐈🐈

Today Shofia ventured to meet Zakaria. She asked Ziana for help so that she could talk to Zakaria.

"Gus there's something I want to talk about" Shofia said. They are now in the dining room of Ndalem. It's safe from the sight of the students. It just so happened that Abah and Umi were having an event outside the cottage.

"What's Shof? Have you started to open your heart?" Shofia smile.

"I want to say goodbye to Gus." Zakaria. I don't think he believes what he hears.

"What do you mean Shof?"

"I'm going out of the cabin. I want to go to college outside this cottage."

"Don't joke you Shof. I don't like." Ziana shed her tears. At first she was delighted when Shofia asked for help to meet her brother. He thought this was the progress of their relationship. He was really disappointed.

"Sorry Gus I'm not kidding. The day after tomorrow I will be home. So today I want to thank you and also apologize to both of you." now the tears of Shofia who had been detained had finally spilled. He also felt the pain of parting with two people who were very important in his life.

"Shof, before you go, may I know how you feel about me?"

Shofia thought seriously. Should he express his feelings now?

"Sorry Gus. Whatever my feelings are now, they are not important. We should live each of our lives in earnest."

"Shof." said Zakaria. "I want to live this life with you."

"Trust Gus. If we are fooled we will be reunited. We are too young to think about anything further. Assalamualaikum Gus." Shofia left the two men behind. They are all in the same situation. Crying out. Even Zachariah's tears came out mischievously.