The Journey of Love Shofia

It's Not Romantic

Shofia, Zakaria and Rizwan are now in a cafe. Shofia sat in front of the two men. They sit in silence. Shofia and Zakaria let go of their longing through the gaze of the eyes. While Rizwan looked at the astonishment of his two best friends.

At first, he planned to bring his two best friends closer together. He thinks they fit. The Zacharias he knew had long since closed themselves off from the women. Shofia also shuts itself off from men. Just imagine Rizwan knew that the two of them would fit in.

But now he's the one confused. The reaction of the two people he was about to match up with turned out to be beyond his expectations. He thought it would be difficult to bring the two closer together. Seeing the nature of the two people both close themselves.

Actually look at it now. They just sat quietly looking at each other without caring about anyone else there. Rizwan felt with those two gazes that they were talking to each other.

"Now who can explain it to me?" rizwan asked because he was tired of being a mosquito between the two.

"You remember I used to turn down college in Cairo?" ask Zakaria.

"Yes I remember. But don't explain about it now. Now I want an explanation of how you know."

"It was only from that point that I knew Shofia."

"alright. Continue on! Don't let me be disappointed to hear your story."

"I refused to go to Cairo because of Shofia. Shofia is a santri in Abah's lodge. I was very curious and wanted to know him. I also decided not to go to Cairo."

"What?" shofia asked in disbelief. He did not believe that Zechariah would do that just to get to know him.

"Why? you don't believe it? Now can I ask for my gift for having sacrificed so much for you?"

"Awhile you still have story debt. Finish story. After that I won't bother you guys with nostalgia." Rizwan didn't accept the story only he heard some of it.

"Otherwise? Of course I kept chasing him. And you must know what I got, too. She's a special girl." Zakaria glanced towards Shofia who was choking on hearing his words.

"You were rejected by him too? What is your heart actually made of, huh?"

"Of course it's the same with your heart Riz."

"No-no! My heart is as soft as cotton. Your heart is like the air that can only be felt without being touched. You're so nice. But no one can have you" Rizwan said. Zakaria and Shofia smiled at Rizwan's words.

"That's right! you guys really fit in. Even smiling mocking me you guys are compact."

The three went back silent. Let the longing evaporate because of the warmth of togetherness.

"I miss you Shof" said Zakaria at last.

"I know." Shofia replied briefly.

"Aren't you the one who always sucks?"

"Come Shof. Don't keep joking. I'm willing to obey your will. Now I'm paying my promise."

"What promise?"

"Don't pretend to forget Shof. Now answer my question honestly. Don't avoid it anymore. There's no more reason to hide it now."

"alright. Now I ask you to repeat your question. I've forgotten. It's been three years."

"That's three years gone. My feelings still remain as Shof used to be. I love you half my heart. For according to your request, half of my love belongs to God. So do you have feelings for me too?"

"Guses. Is there any point in me answering that question?"

"Of course."

"alright. I. I actually like you too, Gus." said Shofia to make Zakaria sngat happy.

"really?"

"Heem... It's been a long time since love was present, but I've always dodged it. Who am I to like you Gus. You deserve better to be your companion."

"You're the best Shof. Even from the first time I knew you, Umi and Abah had chosen you. Until now they are still waiting for you to be their son-in-law Shof. Are you willing to be Umi's daughter-in-law?"

"I'm still in college Gus. Can you give me a little time?"

"We can ta'aruf first Shof until you graduate. I really don't want to lose you again."

"Alright I agree." both of them smiled.

"Hello-hello is this "will you marry me?" ck is not romantic. You're not capital" Rizwan said.

"What matters is the intention and meaning of Riz" said Shofia.

"Don't forget the result Riz" said Zakaria.

"alright. Couples who love each other are free."