The Love of the Sinner

Chapter 57. Gus Fathir's? Who's He?

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Chapter 57

     Aulia was still silent for a few seconds from hearing Alvan's words. He stood up and Alvan went back to sleep. Aulia came out of the room and went towards the second floor.

     The next day, the atmosphere in Aulia's house was rather quiet. They eat in different rooms. The pearls are a bit light, the condition of the body is not hot like yesterday. Aulia also did not talk much and Annisa was not in the mood to say anything.

"You guys, why?" asked Grandma Halimah to look at the three women.

"Hn, I'm fine, Grandma," replied Aulia.

"I'm not in the mood to talk, Ustadzah. Again withstands stomach pain because it has just come months," said Annisa.

"Sa-ya ti-dak yang ba-dan," replied Pearl.

"Yes, that's it. The house feels lonely because it does not sound joking and laughter," said Halimah's grandmother.

"Aulia's coming home tomorrow?" ask Annisa.

"Insha Allah" answered Aulia.

"I'll bring souvenirs for your neighbors" Annisa said with a smile.

"Thank you, Ning. What do you want to love?" ask Aulia back.

"Mas Gibran will open a garment factory that produces Muslim clothing until adulthood, mukena, and sarong. Abah and I went there yesterday and bought a lot and there is still left after it is distributed to the students" replied Annisa.

"Well, I'm glad, they." Aulia gave a thumbs up.

"I ju-ga want to be-ri-ri-pik su-kun," said Mutiara not to lose.

"Well, let's not harvest breadfruit in the backyard garden, huh?" ask Aulia.

"I-yes. Ba-nyak was his ma-ah," replied the smiling Pearl.

"Sell to the factory, it's quite the money," concluded Aulia.

"Su-dah. Ma-sih a-da si-sa," continued Mutiara.

"You are my best friends! Neighbors in the city will certainly be very happy," said Aulia embracing Annisa and Pearl with a big smile.

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     Meanwhile, in the dining room there was Iqbal, Yusuf's grandfather, Alvan, and Mang Asep were having breakfast. They talk after they finish eating. Alvan is back as usual. He also talked a lot about business with Iqbal. Alvan wants Iqbal to study the business world to the level of the company. In Alvan's heart he wanted to seize Barata's company and return it to Pearl.

     After finding out who Barata is, Kenzo finds out the figure of Pearl's father, Darmawan (i forgot what ever gave his name to his father Ara. Let's just say this is the right one). Apparently, Darmawan was still a bachelor friend of papi Kenzo and mami Siska. Alvan agreed with the idea of his papi because he knew that Pearl was the one who was entitled to the wealth. Barata used to be a rival of Darmawan at school.

"Son Alvan, has the problem with Aulia been solved?" ask grandfather Yusuf.

"My problem with Aulia? I feel nothing with Aulia. Is there something I don't know?" alvan asked as he looked at the three men sitting at the dining table.

"Aren't you angry yesterday with Aulia?" ask Iqbal.

"I'm not angry at Aulia" replied Alvan.

"Then why did you lock the door yesterday and not have dinner with us" Iqbal asked.

"I'm talking about something important with Papi. After that I fell asleep in bed," replied Alvan with a face that turned red.

"Astaghfirullahal'adzim, forgive me. There is absolutely no need for everyone to panic. Last night I did not go to prayer to the mosque because of heartburn and it does not taste good if there is food or drink into the stomach," said Alvan honestly.

"Would I check with a doctor?" ask grandfather Yusuf.

"No need, Cake. It's better now. The proof of my breakfast is exhausted," replied Alvan while showing his old plate that was clean is not left out.

"Are you going back to town tomorrow?" ask grandfather Yusuf.

"Yes, Cake. Does Grandpa want to come too? Aulia would be happy if Grandpa could come along. Papi and Mami also want to be acquainted and meet with Grandpa Yusuf and Grandma Halimah," replied Alvan.

"No, we don't want to make Aulia a fuss. He has to work from morning until night, if we join him he will be more busy later" said grandfather Yusuf without any intention to insinuate Alvan.

     It was as if a great stone had struck Alvan's body upon hearing Joseph's grandfather's words. It felt like a subtle innuendo to her. He hires Aulia from morning till Isha's time. It was as if Aulia's house was just for sleeping.

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     Alvan searches for Aulia and wants to explain what happened last night. He saw that the woman was watering ornamental plants. Alvan approached Aulia and stayed behind her.

"Aulia," call Alvan.

"Astaghfirullahal. Sir, what's wrong?" tanya Aulia only took a quick look at it and continued watering it again due to the responsibility of staying one more tree.

     Now, Aulia stood facing Alvan after storing the tools to water the plant earlier. He did not look at Alvan just looked down.

"It seems like yesterday there was a misunderstanding, I wasn't shutting myself up in the room. It's just a little business and I didn't get out of the room" said Alvan.

"Oh, thank goodness then. I also want to apologize, for the words I said yesterday that have hurt you. Really, I didn't mean anything bad to you," Aulia said.

"Yes, I've forgiven you," Alvan replied with a faint smile.

"Thank you very much, sir," Aulia said politely.

     The two are now silent to each other. Neither Alvan nor Aulia was confused to talk let alone. Luckily, Annisa came there.

"Lia, Mas Fathir is coming here. It's okay, isn't it?" ask Annisa.

"Hn, it's okay, man! This house is open to anyone who wants to connect the cord. Including Gus Fathir," replied Aulia.

'Gus Fathir? Who's she?" alvan asked in his heart curious.

"She's going to deliver the stuff I said," Annisa continued.

"Oh. I met Gus Fatih several times in the Flower City. Now he's a lecturer in that town, huh?" ask Aulia.

"Yes. I didn't know you guys met often? Mas Fathir never said, Abah and Ummi also never said anything to me. It seems, Mas Fathir is still expecting you. Want to continue the sermon that was once interrupted?" whispered Annisa while raising her eyebrows.

'The 'hitbah? What're those?' alvan asked still in his heart. He immediately opened his cellphone and searched the meaning of the word on the internet.

"If the soul mate is not going anywhere. It's just that at this time I don't want to be part of the ndalem family yet" replied Aulia.

"Mas Fathir was already detached from the prospective successor to the holder of pesantren responsibility. And Mas Gibran is willing to take back the duties he once gave to Mas Fathir" Annisa said in a whisper. The two women spoke in whispers.

"I mean, Ning?" aulia asked curiously.

"If you want to be the wife of Fathir, you will not stay in the pesantren. Especially now that he works out of town" Annisa replied.

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Well, loh! Alvan what would you do if this rival to win Aulia's heart was still alive? How did Gus Fathir react when he saw a foreign man in Aulia's house? Wait for it to go, yeah!