The Love Story of Haifa

1. The Arrival of Bi Nani

One afternoon Haifa's house had a guest, her aunt, who works in Jakarta. His aunt Nani works as a domestic assistant at the home of one of the businessmen in Jakarta. Her husband, Diman, also works at the businessman's home as a private driver. Bi Nani and Mang Diman were given three days off by their employers every two or three months to return home. According to Haifa, her aunt came two weeks ago and her aunt returned home, but now she has returned home again.

What's up, huh? haifa asked in her heart.

Haifa's final suspicions were answered.

 “Mother Deswita is looking for a daughter-in-law for her eldest son who is heart sick,” Bi Nani said when she came to visit home.

“He wants his daughter-in-law to be a sholeha woman and a good offspring. It doesn't matter if it comes from the lower economy. The important thing is that the woman can accompany Den Vishnu well.”

“What do you think, Haifah?” ask Bi Nani.

Haifah frowned when his aunt asked him.

“What aunt means?” haifah did not understand.

Bi Nani sighed.

“Aibi wants you to marry Den Vishnu,” Bi Nani replied.

“Den Vishnu is kind, polite and friendly. He is also diligent in prayer and good at teaching. He never behaves arbitrarily with all the domestic assistants in his house. If he wants to get something he will ask him politely.”

“ia works at her father's company. Pak Broto's company has been progressing since Den Vishnu joined the company. Anyway Den Vishnu the ideal husband candidate,” said Bi Nani.

“If Bibi has a daughter, maybe Bibi has introduced to Den Vishnu,” Bi Nani continued.

Haifa did not understand why men like Vishnu could not find wives. Why should Bi Nani be busy finding a wife for Den Vishnu? haifa asked in her heart.

“What Den Vishnu can not find his own wife? Moreover, he is the son of a rich man must be a lot of women who want to be his wife,” asked Haifah.

“Many women approach Den Vishnu because of his good looks and wealth. But Den Vishnu did not give heart to the women, he only considered them as friends no more than that,” Bi Nani replied.

“If Den Vishnu is not interested in his friends, especially with Haifa who is just a village girl just graduated High School,” said Haifa.

“You have not met with Den Vishnu has been pessimistic first. Must be optimistic, dong!” the Exclamation of Bi Nani.

Euis' mother who from earlier was only a direct listener mediated Bi Nani who was so passionate about promoting Vishnu to Haifa.

“Already, Nan. Haifa will not be interested in Den Vishnu. Haifa already has a boyfriend,” said Euis's mother, Haifa's Mom.

Bi Nani turned to Mother Euis.

“Who?” ask Nani's mother.

“Syaiful, son of RW next door,” replied Ibu Euis.

“Not the person?” ask Bi Nani.

“The child is kind, polite again. She works at the minimarket Indojuni,” replied Ms. Euis.

“Ih...Mamah, Aa Syaiful is not Haifah's girlfriend,” Haifah protest.

“If not your girlfriend, then why does she come here often?” ask Euis' mother.

“Haifah only considers her a friend, nothing more than a friend,” Haifah replied.

“If you don't have a girlfriend means you want to be introduced to Den Vishnu?” ask Bi Nani.

Hearing the words of his Aunt Haifa was silent. Haifa now needs money for her sister's school fees. His father's income as an employee in a factory is only enough to meet the needs

day-to-day. While Haifah has not got a job even though he has applied everywhere but there is still no call.

Should I marry Den Vishnu? haifa asked herself.

“Bi, can Haifa see photos Den Vishnu?” ask Haifa.

“Bby,” Bi Nani replied.

Bi Nani picks up her phone from inside the bag, then she searches her phone for a scroll.

“This,” Bi Nani gave her phone to Haifa.

Haifa looked at the photo of the young man plastered on Mother Nani's phone. A handsome young man who was smiling sweetly. But the young man's face looked not fresh, his face looked pale. Maybe because of the heart disease that the young man suffered.

“How many years' time, Bi?’ ask Haifa.

“Thirty-seven years,” Bi Nani replied.

“So old, Nan,” Sahut Ibu Euis.

“If in Jakarta mah, such a reasonable age is not married. Most of them have to live firmly first just married,” replied Bi Nani.

“Unlike in the village, still unemployed but married. Finally become the burden of his parents,” continued Bi Nani.

Haifa returned Bi Nani's phone.

“Haifa thought-about it first, Bi,” Haifa said.

“It's okay. Auntie's here till the day after tomorrow. If you want to come to Jakarta can be with Bibi,” said Bi Nani.

“Let's pretend you want to find work in Jakarta,” said Bi Nani.

“Den Wisnu did not know about Ms. Deswita is looking for a mate for her,” continued Bi Nani.

“Let's Bibi who told Ibu Deswita that you came to Jakarta to be introduced to Den Vishnu.”

“It's afternoon, Auntie go home first.” Bi Nani got up from the sofa.

Haifa approached her aunt.

“Iya, Bi.” Haifa kissed Bi Nani's hand.

Bi Nani approaches Mother Euis.

“Ceu, Nani go home first, yes. Tomorrow Nani is here again,” say goodbye Bi Nani.

“Iya,” replied Ibu Euis.

“Assalamualaikum,” says Bi Nani.

“Waalaikumsalam,” says Ibu Euis and Haifa together.

Bi Nani comes out of Mother Euis' house.