The Love Story of Children Santri

Chapter 68

On the front porch. Marwah, Eve and Joseph sat in silence. Ummi and Kiyai gave time to the three of them. Joseph looked at the two women in turn.

"Mrs ... Do you agree with my good intentions? I know the problem that happened to our family a while ago. But it's over."

"Why did you choose Asthma?" marwah looked at Joseph.

"Blessed guidance from Allah swt. Not only was Joseph asked to take care of him."

"Are you sure you'll be happy?"

"God willing Mah. Joseph must be happy." He said smiling.

Marwah let out a long sigh and said, "If you're happy, you're happy, too." Can't prohibit. Marwah can only hope if Asma is a good match for her son. And will try to forget the past problems.

"Thus ... Does Mama agree?"

"There's nothing you can do but give your blessing. Even if Mama forbids you to marry her, Mama can't stop a soul mate that's been determined by God."

"Thank you Mah."

With happiness Joseph embraced his mother. However, there was still one woman who had yet to give her blessing.

"Laughter, you want to ask what makes you disagree? Shouldn't you be friends you should be happy if you have a brother-in-law who is close to you. You can joke around and share stories together."

"He's the same age as me. I don't want to have a brother-in-law who's as young as me."

Joseph smiled at Eve's words.

"Just because of that? Eve, young or old does not become a measure. Aren't you happy to have a young brother-in-law can be made as a friend. Maybe you will not be lonely again if you go home because there are friends. Brother also has a sister-in-law who is the same age even though older brother is two years."

"Yes-Yes. But sister has to promise only Eve's dear sister. Don't forget Eve after you have another woman."

Jealous. Perhaps that was what Eve feared, if Joseph would not care about her anymore.

"Until whenever your dear brother is with you. Eve sister most sister dear sister. So ... do you agree?"

"Just brother," answered Eve with a ketus.

"Alhamdulillah, I assume you agree. Mama better get back inside. Poor everyone's been waiting."

Joseph went back inside. Finally the show was finished. Everyone was happy because Marwah and Eve finally agreed.

*****

"Well, thank you Mr. Kiyai for telling me" said a man on a phone call. The man was the one who intended to propose to Asma, but Yusuf's proposal was already accepted.

"It turns out Asma has already proposed," he said.

"Excuse me sir, the patient is conscious" said a doctor who suddenly came out of a room. The man stood up to the doctor.

"Is the wound bad? Not serious, is it?"

"There are no serious injuries. It is also in good condition."

"Related? Did the doctor mean she was pregnant?"

It was a shock to the man who knew that the woman he almost hit was pregnant. Lucky the fetus in the woman's stomach is fine..

"Sorry, what's his name? I was completely unintentional. And ... The doctor said your gynecologist is fine. Do you feel pain? If anyone feels like telling me. Let me call the doctor to check on him."

Sherly still silently refused to answer.

"Mba? I'm Ibrahim your name?"

Sherly looked up as Ibrahim stretched out his hand.

"Sherly, I'm Sherly" she replied, shaking the hand.

"Mba Sherly, do you remember your husband's number? Let me call fear your husband is looking for you."

"I'm not married, I don't have a husband." Sherly's reply left Ibrahim confused. Pregnant but not having a husband.

"You must be wondering why I got pregnant. It's a long story" Sherly said.

"Why are you on the street?"

"I ran from my mother. Who asked me to drop the womb. I don't want that's why I'm gone"

"Astaghfirullah."

"I'm taking me with you. I don't want to go home and abort this pregnancy. I beg you."

"I can work if I have to. The important thing is I don't want to go home and see my mom."

Sherly kept pleading. I wish the man would take her. It doesn't matter if it's looked bad by Ibrahim. All he cared about right now was his safety..

Ibrahim could not bear to see Sherly pleading. He finally took Sherly to his house. Sherly has also told me who she is and why she had something bad.

"This is my house. You can stay here. And I'm gonna live with my parents."

"Why not stay here? I can sleep outside."

"Not a sleep problem. But men and women who are not mahroms are not allowed near and one house. That would cause slander."

Sherly speechless. She felt ashamed. "Sorry," he said.

"No need to apologize. Here's the key you can look inside. If you want to eat something, it's in the fridge. If you want something you can call me."

"Thank you."

"Together."

*****

"Ibrahim, you're home son? Tumbens."

"Yes Ma. Want to sleep at home."

"What about your proposal at that time?" ask the father who is sitting on the sofa with his mother.

"Not being Pa. That woman is already there."

"Sadly," said his father.

"Maybe not Ma's match, Pa," he said, smiling blandly.

In other places a couple just keep quiet and turn their backs. Eve was still angry with Adam for keeping secret the good intentions of Joseph who would propose to Asma.

"Darling, still angry? Don't be angry don't you just say you agree."

"But why didn't Aby tell me that day was Joseph's proposal."

"Aby just wanted to surprise."

"Fear if Eve fails."

"Astaghfirullah, suudzon only. It can't be that."

"Next time Aby can't be secret anymore."

"Yes, Aby's wife is beautiful. Don't be angry anymore, smile. Later dede baby frowns inside."

Hm .. muttered Eve who smiled faintly.

"Eh Aby how's Sherly doing? Eve remembered Sherly."

"We pray that I'll be okay. Already, do not think again remember the word Doctor do not stress."

"But Eve was worried by."

"God willing, nothing will happen to Sherly. Don't think about it anymore, sleep."

"I don't wanna eat."

"eat? Eat what?"

"Pudding."

"Pudding?" Eve nodded.

Adam headed for the kitchen, but found no pudding. But Adam found ingredients that could be used as pudding.

"How is this done." Adam focused on reading the writing in the pudding packaging. Then practice sprinkling a saschet of pudding powder on a pan that has been placed on the stove. A little sugar and water. After the ingredients have been fused Adam's hand continues to stir the pudding until cooked.

Adam patiently poured the thick liquid into the container and put it in the refrigerator.

The wall clock shows at 12:00 p.m. When everyone was asleep Adam had to be in the middle of a dark kitchen. After a long wait the pudding had already hardened.

"Alhamdulillah." Adam immediately moved the pudding into the dish and brought it to Eve. However, when she reached the room Eve was already asleep.