The Love of the Sinner

Chapter 49. Teach Me to Know My God

Chapter 49

Aulia and Alvan go to the office and face red. That was because both of them accidentally when Aulia fell in Alvan's arms. Aulia wanted to help Alvan when she was going to get her briefcase. However, his foot was tripped by a tattered robe and eventually fell into Alvan's embrace.

Until noon the two were silent and did not speak as usual. Both Aulia and Alvan were still calming their heart. Lucky for Aulia whose face is covered by niqob. Meanwhile, Alvan's face looks still red to his ears. People thought he was sick.

'Astaghfirullahaladzim, O Allah I take refuge in You from the evil of naf_su himself, ' inwardly Aulia.

'Oh, God. Why can't I forget that incident? My heart is still beating so hard. Do I really like him? Have I fallen in love with him?' alvan asked in his heart repeatedly.

"Master today we will have a meeting with a client at the Nusantara restaurant," Yukari said after entering Alvan's office.

"Oh yes, I almost forgot," Alvan replied briefly and glanced at Aulia who was at work.

"Who are you going with?" ask Yukari.

"I will go with Aulia alone" replied Alvan who was still staring at Aulia who was now looking back at her.

"All right then, sir. I resigned myself first," said Yukari, then left Alvan's office.

"Aulia prepared the documents for the meeting with our client today," Alvan and Aulia were deftly looking for the documents in question.

"This is sir, the document." Aulia also handed over the blue map and stored it on Alvan's table.

"Okay, now we go to Nusantara's restaurant." Alvan exits his office, followed by Aulia.

Mario is returning to his country because his mother is ill. He's been on leave for two weeks. So, Aulia who is now often made busy by her superiors.

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Upon entering the Nusantara restaurant, Aulia was surprised because the person sitting at the table had a face similar to Rangga. The man smiled at Alvan and Aulia who had just arrived there.

"Good day Om Damar" said Alvan to the men who were now standing to welcome their arrival.

"Good day, Alvan. Thank you for accepting the cooperation proposal that om offers to the company owned by your father," said the man with a friendly smile to Alvan.

"We should immediately talk about this cooperation because there is still much we have to do again" said Alvan and glanced at Aulia to release the documents that had been brought by him.

They also talked about this cooperation only takes 30 minutes. After that they sign the documents and Alvan will send investment funds to Damar's company.

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During the day Aulia asked for permission to perform Zuhr prayer. Due to the rush of time, Aulia also prayed in the office room belonging to Alfan.

His father, who was a Japanese citizen, was a believer and a Muslim mother, but did not carry out his duties as a Muslim.

No one taught him the greatness and power of God. Alvan was born and raised in Japan, he came to Indonesia as a teenager. He returned to Japan while studying.

About 5 years ago Alvan just returned to Indonesia and soon after he had an accident that resulted in his legs paralyzed. Actually Alvan can walk back, just that there is a great guilt in him makes him reluctant to do therapy.

Aulia looked at Alvan who was staring at her with tears still breaking. He just looked at me without saying anything.

"Sir, what's wrong? Why are you crying?" aulia asked finally after they stared at each other in silence for 10 minutes.

"Why did this heart feel sad and sad when it saw you prostrate before" replied Alvan, wiping away the tears on both cheeks.

"I'm sorry if I sassy you, I would like to ask you something very personal. What religion do you have, if I may know?" asked Aulia stiffly.

"Religion is Islam, but I have never done my duty as a Muslim" Alvan replied with shame in his heart.

"Alhamdulilbahobbilalamin, if you want to learn Islam, insha Allah I am ready to help," said Aulia with a smile. Although Alvan could not see the curved line of his lips, but it could be seen from his narrowed eyes.

"Is that Aulia? Are you willing to teach me to know my God?" alvan asked with a smile that adorned his handsome face.

"Yes, of course, it is not our duty as Muslims to remind our fellow brothers to always be on the straight path that Allah guides" replied Aulia with a sparkling gaze of pleasure, when his master wants to be a servant of God who seeks to know Himself.

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Now Aulia's duties are increasing, in addition to being a work assistant in the office, she is also a religious teacher for Alvan. He taught Alvan after coming home from work. Even so Aulia felt happy and did not feel tired.

Aulia explained What is faith? What is ihsan? What is the pillar of Islam? Is that a faith? In addition, he also taught Alvan salat and taught his master to teach hijaiyah letters.

Alvan did not hesitate to ask what this was to Aulia. What he did not understand and did not know until he really understood it. Alvan is the type of person who thirsts for knowledge and will continue to learn until he really understands.

If Aulia had studied with Halimah's grandmother and Joseph's grandfather, it was now her turn to teach all of this to Alvan. Sometimes Aulia is often overwhelmed by Alvan's great curiosity. So, he always contacted Joseph's grandfather to be able to explain again what his boss wanted to know.

In addition, Aulia also bought some religious books to be read by Alvan. During these two weeks Aulia continued to be close to Alvan from morning until evening. The two talked a lot and shared their thoughts, even they sometimes joked.

Their togetherness makes Alvan more interested in Aulia. He also likes it in silence because at this time he is self-conscious, if he can not be a male figure desired by the woman.

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In Alvan's heart already grew the seeds of love for Aulia. What about Aulia herself? Wait for it to go, yeah!