The Love Story of Haifa

23. Separate For a While

The day went by and the wedding day of Haifa and Vishnu was near. Today Bi Nani and several ART people are assigned by Ibu Deswita to clean the Vishnu apartment. Haifa wanted to help Bi Nani but was banned by Ms. Deswita.

Haifa was forbidden to do anything by Mother Deswita. Even cooking and delivering food to the office was temporarily banned by Ms. Deswita.. Haifa should only sit sweetly while doing the treatment. This really made Haifa bored. Moreover, Vishnu still entered the office. H minus three new Vishnu take leave. Haifa is accompanied only by cell phones and television. That night Haifa complained about this to Vishnu.

“Mas, Haifa is now forbidden Mamah to do any work,” Haifa said as she sat on the back porch of the house.

(Deswita's mother told Haifa to call her Mamah).

“Good, dong. You can relax,” said Vishnu.

“But Mas, it's not Haifa's custom,” Haifa said.

Vishnu sighed.

“Masksud Mamah well. Mamah does not want you soybean, fearing that you will fall ill,” said Vishnu patiently.

“But Haifa is bored, Mas,” Haifa protest.

“You will not be bored either. Tomorrow Mr. Tono will pick up Mamah, Mr. and Dodi,” said Vishnu.

Haifa's eyes immediately sparkled, hearing that tomorrow her family was coming. That means starting tomorrow night Haifa stayed at the Vishnu apartment. He will be free to do anything there without anyone forbidding.

“Assyik tomorrow stay in apartment,” Haifa said happily.

“You're a seneng, huh? Far from me?” Vishnu asked with a face that pretended to be pouting.

“Not Haifa happy because away from Mas Vishnu. But Haifa is happy to be free to do anything, without being banned by Mamah Deswita,” Haifa replied.

“But you can't swim. Later your skin is black because of sunburn,” said Vishnu.

Haifa's face immediately pouted.

“It can't, it can't. What can dong?” Haifa Grousers.

Vishnu held back his smile seeing Haifa pouting.

“You can only skin care,” replied Vishnu.

Haifa turned to Vishnu.

“Mas, Haifa sensitive skin. If it continues to be stretched or crushed instead of kinclong even become itching arising red rashes,” said Haifa.

“Mas want to fit in our wedding day, Haifa scratching continuously?” Haifa said with annoyance.

“You can tell them not to be scratched or discrub,” said Vishnu.

“Haifa told the beauty therapist, but they replied that they would not cause side effects.  The scrub is light, it only removes dead skin cells,” said Haifa who mimics the words of the spa attendant.

“If you don't believe. Here see.” Haifa spontaneously flicked the veil that covered her chest.

Vishnu immediately glared at what Haifa would do. Fortunately Haifa's chest was covered in a t-shirt so it was not visible to Vishnu.

“HAIFA!!” Snapped Vishnu spontaneously while his eyes glared.

Haifa immediately stopped not continuing.

“Sorry, Mom. Haifa forgot,” says Haifa.

“If in hand there is, no?” Ask Vishnu.

“There, Mas.” Haifa cleaned her sleeves and showed them to Vishnu.

Vishnu saw there were red lines from hand scratch.

“This gatel?” Ask Vishnu.

Haifa answered him with a nod.

Vishnu sighed.

“Tomorrow you to the dermatologist delivered with Mamah!” Vishnu.

“Not working, Mom! Later Mamah was angry,” said Haifa.

“Mamah should know this. So don't force you to skin care anymore,” says Vishnu.

“Wait a minute.” Vishnu went into the house.

Haifa sighed. Actually do not want to complain about this to Vishnu. But he was afraid he would have to do more treatment. Moreover, the beauty therapist said there is still a series of beauty treatments before the wedding day.

Shortly thereafter Vishnu returned with Mother Deswita.

“Try Mamah see,” says Ibu Deswita.

Haifa showed her itchy hands. Deswita's mother immediately sighed when she saw the scratch marks in Haifa's hands.

“In chest there too?” Ask Deswita's Mother.

Haifa replied with a nod.

“Sini Mamah view.” Deswita's mother took Haifa away from Vishnu and told Haifa to open the veil and shirt on her chest. On Haifa's chest were red rashes and scratch marks.

“All body itches, Mah. But it has been reduced,” Haifa replied.

“Stay you have to go to a dermatologist!” mother Deswita said.

“Tok us to the dermatologist before going to the catering place,” said Ms. Deswita.

Tomorrow Haifa has a schedule to sample the menu for her wedding reception.

“Iya, Mah,” Haifa replied.

“Besok Mamah will complain to her salon,” said Ibu Deswita.

“Let Wisnu only complain, do not Mamah complain,” said Vishnu.

Vishnu is afraid that the complaining Mamahnya will definitely scold the beauty salon.

“Ya already, you are complaining,” said Ms. Deswita.

“Haifa is already night, it's time you have to sleep,” Ms Deswita told Haifa.

“Iya, Mah,” Haifa replied.

Deswita's mother returned to her room leaving Haifa alone with Vishnu.

“Mas, it's night. Haifa sleeps first, yes,” Haifa said.

“Iya, Mas also want to sleep,” said Vishnu.

Then they went to their own rooms.

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Early in the morning Mr. Tono had gone to Sumedang to pick up Haifa's parents. Haifa did not come to Sumedang other than not allowed by Ms. Deswita, she also had to go to a dermatologist and had to go to a catering place to taste food.

All the ARTs were busy preparing to welcome the arrival of Haifa's parents. But Haifa went with Deswita from morning to evening.

Right at the time of the magrib adhan, the Premium APV car driven by Mr. Tono entered the Broto family home page.

“Assalamualaikum,” said Mr. Yayat when entering Mr. Broto's house.

“Waalaikumsalam,” answer everyone who is in the family room.

Apparently Mr. Yayat entered through the garage which directly leads to the family room.

Haifa went straight to her father and kissed his hand. Haifa kissed her Mom's hand and then hugged her Mom.

“How are you, Haifa?” Ask Mother Euis.

“Good, Mah,” replied Haifa.

Haifa thrust her hand at Dodi and Dodi immediately kissed Haifa's hand. Apparently there was Bi Ros and his family. Haifa kissed Bi Ros and Mang Tedi's hands. Haifa rubbed the heads of her two cousins Arif and Alit.

The arrival of the Haifa family was welcomed by Mr. Broto and his family. Since it was time to pray magrib, Mr. Broto invited magrib prayers together at the mosque. They prayed together and Pak Yayat became his priest. After finishing the magrib prayer Mr. Broto talked with his guests while waiting for dinner to be served.

“Pak Bu, dinner is ready,” Bi Nani said.

‘Oh. Thank you Bi Nani,” said Mr. Broto.

“Come everything we eat first,” take Mr. Broto to all his guests.

“We become troublesome Mr. Broto and Ms. Deswita,” said Mr. Yayat.

“We don't feel bothered. We are even happy because of the arrival of guests from far away,” said Mr. Broto.

Haifa was moved to see Mr. Broto and Ms. Deswita's treatment to her family. Mr. Broto and Ms. Deswita received well the Haifa family. They do not feel ashamed to have a village candidate.

After finishing the dinner the Haifa family paid to go home to the Vishnu apartment. Haifa also went with her parents, because Haifa would not be allowed to meet with Vishnu until their wedding day.

“Haifa join Mr and Mamah yes, Mas,” Haifa said before getting in the car.

“Get yourself well,” says Vishnu.

“Iya, Mas,” Haifa replied.

“Assalamualaikum,” says Haifa.

“Waalaikumsalam,” replied Vishnu.

Haifa got into the car and the door closed.

From inside the car Haifa waved her hand to Vishnu. Wisnu noticed the Premium APV car that carried Haifa until it was not seen again.

Broto patted Vishnu on the shoulder.

“Already. Later also meet again in time for marriage contract,” said Mr. Broto.

“Iya, Pah,” replied Vishnu.

It is heavy that Vishnu is far from Haifa. Because he's used to it every day with Haifa.