The Journey of Love Shofia

Lodging

"Aren't you really going home this afternoon?" ziana asked as she watched Shofia take care of her clothes.

"Yes Zi. I promised Rizwan to come early."

"So really want to be introduced to maa Har?"

"I don't know who the same is. Rizwan just said he wanted to introduce his friend. You're not coming?"

"Maybe?"

"of course. Wouldn't Abah Umi and the others also be present at Rizwan's wedding?"

"The same thing Umi can not mbak if the trip is far. Mas Fahmi, mbak Aisyah, mas Yahya same mbak Intan who was present."

"Yes already. If you want you can be together. If you don't want to."

"I gave Abah permission first."

"Heem." Ziana went to see Abah for permission.

Ziana is desperate if Shofia can marry Har. She knows how the love story between Shofia and her brother. She knows that Shofia still loves her sister. But he hopes that Shofia can get a good male soul mate. Like Har for example.

Abah allows Ziana to go with Shofia. After all, the girl was like her own child. Abah also wants Shofia to be happy.

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"Are you really going back now, son?" Umi said when Shofia said goodbye.

"Not back to Umi. But Shofia left for Rizwan's place."

"Yes. Umi Do'akan so that the business is smooth. Umi hope you're a match for Har."

"Aamiinu. Yes, it is Umi. Shofia and Ziana left first."

"Yes son. Be careful on the road. If you are tired of rest first. Distant journey. Don't force it."

"Yes Umi. Assalamualaikum."

"Wa'alaikum salam. Don't be a prankster Ziana."

"Yes Umi. This Umi Girl's child is an adult. Not a bad boy." Ziana pouted. Fate as the youngest child. Always considered a child.

Umi like taking off her two daughters. After their departure Umi began to sob. In front of Shofia he always pretended to be strong. The reality is that if he's with Shofia he always remembers Zakaria. If Zakaria had married Shofia, she would have been her daughter-in-law.

Since first meeting with Shofia, Umi has been happy and compatible with Shofia. Long before the relationship of the two children was established, Umi had included Shofia Pafa list of prospective daughters-in-law.

"Umi's. Don't be sad" Intan said. Yahya's Wife. He did not really understand the beginning of the story of Zacharias and Shofians. But the story of Zachariah's marriage and death he knew. He was also sad to remember the incident.

"Umi was sad every thought of Shofia's life. If Umi sees it. I always wanted to cry. It's so hot on him."

"We pray that Shofia will soon find a replacement for Zakaria and live happily" said Aisyah.

"You're right. We must pray for Shofia. She's a good girl."

***

Shofia gets to Rizwan's place at night. Rizwan and his family rented the inn because there were no relatives there. If you leave home too far.

Rizwan had already greeted him in front of the inn. He stood up with a big smile to welcome his friend. She was happy because Shofia finally wanted to be introduced to her friend.

"Assalaamu'alaikum would-be manten" Shofia said after getting out of the car.

"Wa'alaikum salam Warohmatullah. You have no idea how happy I am right now." Shofia frowned in wonder. What is it until Rizwan is so happy. clearly involved if his best friend is really happy .Rizwan is very happy because Shofia finally wants to meet her friend.

"What makes Rizwan happy?" tanya Ziana who just came down made Rizwan shocked. Due to being too focused on Shofia he did not know that Ziana was in Shofia's car.

"And I told you I was going to Riz's cottage before I got here."

"Wait for Har to be there a few days ago. Have you seen Har Shof?"

"Not yet"

"So it's true that Rizwan wants to introduce Shofia ma'ak same mas Har?"

"Yes." Yeah."

"Mas Har went home before meeting Shofia mas. When Mbak came, Har was still in the cottage. But before I met her she was gone."

"Ck. Too bad. Though it was very close. But it's fine. There's still a chance next time."

"There's still an empty room, right? I'm tired."

"There was. Let's go in."

Shofia and Ziana immediately followed Rizwan. Rizwan's family was already in their respective rooms. So they decided to greet them tomorrow.

After breaking down her body Ziana was already fast asleep. He had never traveled that far before. Moreover, Shofia only stops when they perform their Prayer obligations.

Unlike Shofia, she can't sleep. He doesn't usually sleep before midnight. Shofia then got up and left the room.

Shofia sat on a chair on the terrace of the inn. Looking at the streets that are still crowded, even though the clock has shown ten o'clock at night.

"Your habit of staying up late is still the same Shof." Rizwan's voice startled Shofia.

Shofia just turned her head for a while without answering Rizwan's question. He continued to look at the streets.

"Girls aren't good at this hour haven't slept yet."

The reaction from Shofia irritated Rizwan. Again Shofia did not want to answer his words. Only a smile was given in response.

"What's on your mind?" Rizwan now realized that Shofia like that means there are things that are being seriously thought by his best friend. Shofia was smiling again. Rizwan was really like talking to a statue.

"If you have something that's bothering you, you can talk to me Shof. I'm still your best friend, right?" Rizwan was now sitting on the chair next to Shofia.

"I'm confused by my life Riz." Rizwan frowned confusedly.

"Why confused?"

"Sometimes I feel alone. I am surrounded by people who love me. But I don't know. I'm like in solitude that is not stumbling."

"Because your heart is empty Shof. Nothing can calm your heart."

"I feel like I've calmed down Riz. Especially the less. I have many friends, family who are always there."

"But they have a life of their own that they can't share with you."

"meaning?"

"Although your own family, will not be able to share life with you. Like your father and mother. There are times when they accompany you. But sometimes they leave you. Go to the room for example. There's no way they're taking you. Zakia is like that. After they've entered their world, they've left you."

"I still don't understand what that has to do with how I feel Riz."

"Ck. You are so insensitive to your own heart."

"You're always mocking me Riz!"

"Listen to me Shof. The person you love is not the same as the person you love. The person you love will be in your heart even if he is not around you. But the people you love will only be around you. Not in your heart. That's why you're always lonely. Understand now?"