The Love of the Sinner
Chapter 24. Aulia's Decree
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Chapter 24
Fathir's family was shocked when they received a phone call from Yusuf's grandfather. Moreover, Fathir to go to the residence of his grandfather who had educated his idol.
"Assalamu'alaikum," greeted Fathir with gasping breaths.
"Wa'alaikumsalam warahmatullahi wabarakatuh," replied Joseph's grandfather as soon as he opened the door.
"Ustadz Yusuf, does Aulia exist?" ask Fathir. It was obvious that his face was crumpled.
"Sit down!" tell Joseph's grandfather to his guest.
Not long after that came Aulia with Halimah's grandmother. They brought sweet tea, a sponge plate, and two kelers of chips.
"Aulia, what does it mean that you reject the sermon from me?" asked Fathir with a faint look.
"Sorry, Gus. This moment is the best choice for us. I will also become a better person to be considered worthy to be your companion" replied Aulia, bowing her head.
"You, don't listen to their babble. Both my parents gave me their blessing. Let others who do not know and know you. Enough of our families give their blessing" Fathir said.
"No, Gus. Don't be like that. I want to build that household with the prayers and blessings of those around us. So that the home life is full of His blessings and gifts. Then we will always feel happy when we win it" said Aulia.
"I mean Aulia, until they are willing to give you prayers and blessings for your relationship. Who knows, as time goes on, they will understand Aulia and judge that she is indeed worthy to be the wife of Gus Fathir" explained Halimah's grandmother.
Fathir looked at Aulia at a glance, he knew Aulia was receiving a heavier pressure than herself, from the surrounding citizens. His heart also felt the pain of imagining the incident this morning that had happened in this house. He got word from one of the ustadz who happened to be passing by here.
"Well if that's your best choice for our relationship. I will wait patiently and I will tell you again. And I hope at that time the answer will not disappoint me again," replied Fathir with a chest, even though his heart ached.
"Thank you, Gus. May God make it easier and provide the best way for us in the future" said Aulia hopeful. Her heart was also wounded already rejecting the proposal of the man she liked. However, this is the best option right now for everyone. Aulia hoped that her decision was not wrong. He resigned and was pleased with the predestination scenario that God had made for him.
"God created all beings in pairs. Rest assured, if God has also prepared a partner for us," said Joseph's grandfather and Aulia nodded.
"I wish Aulia, you are the partner God created for me" murmured Fathir.
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The news of the abdication of the sermons of Fathir and Aulia was welcomed by many. Moreover, the villagers there, who judged that Aulia was very inappropriate to be the wife of the proud youth of the citizens.
Even they also hope that Aulia can also leave their village. However, they could not do that because Aulia was in the care of Joseph's grandfather, an elder who was respected and admired there. There is also a ndalem family who will protect him.
"Thank God, Gus Fathir did not become with the woman" said one of the residents who was gathered at the stall while enjoying snacks there.
"Yes, I'm sorry that Gus married her. He got a mark," said the others.
"Oh, I didn't think that she used to be a bad woman. And if I look at her all this time, she's like a good girl. I was fooled" said the shop owner.
"Yes, he looks quiet, friendly, and polite to anyone. It turns out that behind his good nature he is an abuser," said another one also confirmed.
"What I'm saying is that the women of the city are mostly untrue" said Bi Sumi who put bad value on women from the city.
"Yes, my mother-in-law is also a city person. He's a very good in-law. Dear me and my children, too" said the others. This made Bi Sumi upset, then left the stall.
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Aulia sat pensively on the back porch of the house. He should have fried cassava chips and taro today. However, his body and mind were unable to work. Pearls are also told to have a holiday first for the next 3 days.
"Assalamu'alaikum, Lia." Annisa suddenly appeared from behind the door and it made Aulia startled.
"Wa'alaikumsalam warahmatulli wabarakatuh. Uh, Ning, who's here?" aulia asked with a smile.
"Sama Abah and Umma. They were speaking in front with Ustadz Yusuf and Ustadzah Halimah" replied Annisa sitting beside Aulia.
"What are you doing here? Tumben is cassava and taro not processed? Where's Ara?" asked Annisa while looking for her friend.
"Holiday first. I'm not in the mood to do anything" replied Aulia.
Annisa could see a line of sadness on her best friend's face. He also grieves to see the story of two people who love each other can not be united just because of the girl's past.
"You're great, Lia. If I were you, I don't know what would happen?" Annisa shook her head casting a shadow that she and Ustadz Azka could not unite.
"I believe that God will give the best soul mate for us" said Aulia with a bitter smile.
"I have always wished that you were Mas Fathir's soul mate" Annisa said, smiling at the friend. Aulia smiled faintly this time.
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Meanwhile, in the living room there were four people talking. They also discussed Aulia's refusal to propose from the son of the leader of the boarding school. Despite the disappointment, they appreciated Aulia's choice.
"I just want to do my best for Aulia. Poor poor girl. If, for the rest of his life, he had to experience pressure from many people. Let it flow as it is. Aulia is still young and needs to learn a lot in her life" explained Grandpa Yusuf.
"Ustadz, it doesn't seem to believe me, to look after Aulia" Kiai Akbar said with a chuckle.
"That's not what I meant. Let him grow first. Be it his thinking, his attitude, his speech, and his understanding of the knowledge he has," refuted Joseph's grandfather.
"That's right, Bah. But if Aulia and Fathir are a match, there is no going anywhere. Although they go far, they will definitely be together again in the end," said Nyai Khadijah.
"I heard Kiai Basir is going to stay here again?" yusuf asked about the figure of his best friend who was also his father Kiai Akbar.
"Yes, Abah turned out to be at home here, he said," replied Kiai Akbar with a small laugh.
"Is he still as fit as he was when he last met?" ask grandfather Yusuf.
"It looks like your fitness, when compared to Abah," replied Kiai Akbar imagining the state of his father who had earlier made a video call and said he would return to Indonesia.
"I look forward to him" said Joseph's grandfather.
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Fathir's grandfather is coming! Is he going to help Fathir unite with Aulia or, instead, separate them? Wait for it to go, yeah!
