The Journey of Love Shofia

Because I've Promised

Everyone looked at the girl sitting in the corner of the room. That girl is Shofia. He is now in Ndalem abah. Shofia and the women gathered in the ndalem living room. The body of Zakaria is being sholated in the mosque which is right in front of the ndalem.

The sound of sobbing sounded simple there. But Shofia was silent. Not a drop of tears fell from his eyes.Shofia's eyes were empty.

Some people went to see Shofia. They say their condolences. Moreover, they knew that in another week Shofia should have married Zakaria.

Khusnul clasped Shofia's hand tightly. Draining strength. He himself was devastated by the departure of his future son-in-law for all eternity. She was very sad to see her son.

Shofia did not cry one bit. But Khusnul can see the sadness in the princess' eyes.

"Shofia is patient" said Salwa, who had just come and hugged her best friend. Shofia was silent. Without returning that hug. It's not like the usual Shofia.

Many mourners talk about him. Maybe they feel sorry for him. Does anyone not feel sorry for a girl who was left dead by her future husband when they are getting married in a week?

"Where's the candidate?" whispered to A

"That's sitting in the corner" whispered the B

"Who wears that green veil?"whispered to A

"Yes." whispered B

"Beautiful yeah. Actually very suitable with gus Zakaria. But unfortunately his destiny changed." whispered the A

"Is he not sad?" whispered to C

"The candidate died. But he didn't cry one bit. Does he not like Zakaria gus?"whispered to D

"Maybe they were arranged. So there's no feeling." whispered the E

Shofia slightly heard their whispers. Actually, of all the people here, it's the one who's the most broken. Actually, if he wants the water, it's the one that will come out the most. And so Isak his weeping will be the most bitter. But all he can stand.

"Mr. Want to rest in the room?" tanya Ziana approached Shofia.

"Mr. I'll just let Zaka go."

"I've been sincere Zi."

"Rest first is mbak."

"Why Zi? I'm not tired. I told him I wanted to accompany him. After this I can't accompany her anymore. So let me be here. Don't force me to leave."

Ziana looked at Shofia worriedly. Out of the ICU last night, Shofia hasn't had a break. Since the body of the brother was brought home Shofia was only silent here while reading the Qur'an and also dhikr. Shofia only moves away from that place during prayer and after that she will return with her activities. Shofia also did not want to eat.

Shofia looked pitiful in her eyes. Her eyes are glaring. Her nose is reddened. Even though his eyes were dry from tears. But Ziana knew that Shofia was also very sad. Unlike what he heard from the mourners.

"Bak cry if you want to cry. It would be a relief." Ziana said.

"Certain shof. Not arrested. Your heart will be hurt" said Fatimah.

"No. I don't want to cry. Gus Zakaria wouldn't like to see me cry. If I cry, she will be sad. If God takes her away it means My love is no greater than God's love for Zachariah. I love him because of God. If God takes it, my love is not so great. Guz Zakaria was a good man. Therefore God loved him and invited Gis Zachariah to be by his side"

Shofia's words silenced everyone. When Shofia spoke earlier everyone fell silent and listened to what Shofia had revealed.

"You are indeed a strong girl Shof" Nur said.

"if you are not strong. The embrace of your friends will be ready to receive you Shof" said Fatimah.

"I told you I wouldn't cry. Why are you forcing me to cry? I promised her I wouldn't cry for her. Only a smile can be present because of it. Don't you guys understand either? Gus Zacharias did not want me to cry for it. Do you want me to disappoint him? You just want me to cry. Do you like me to cry? " the word Shofia makes all people stunned.

Now they realize how great their love is. Even though death separates, they can still strengthen each other. They were amazed to hear Shofia's statement.

Even Umi looked at her future daughter-in-law deeply. He was crying over the passing of his son. So that forgetting that the more he sobbed the more sick Zachariah was there. Umi stopped her crying. Then he approached Shofia and hugged her.

"You're right Shofia. Zaka wouldn't like to see us cry. Zaka was not wrong to have chosen you. You made Umi realize that God loves Zachariah more. We have to take Zaka. He's already by her side."