The Love Story of Haifa

56. Go To Sumedang.

Ever since that night Haifa has been trying to avoid the hero. This morning Haifa had breakfast first, she avoided to eat together with Wira. It just so happens that weekend Wira likes to run in the morning.

“Tumben early in the morning has breakfast,” reprimand Bi Nani while avoiding breakfast.

“Haifa is already hungry once, Bi,” replied Haifa who was chewing food.

“Indeed the innate nursing mother is hungry constantly,” Bi Nani said.

“Oh yes, Haifa. Tomorrow Auntie wants to go home to Sumedang, you want to leave something?” ask Bi Nani.

Haifa thought for a moment. Looks like Haifa has a way to get away from Wira.

“Haifa wants to come to Sumedang. Haifa has not Sumedang for a long time,” Haifa replied.

“Bby coming. But you have to get permission first with your in-laws,” said Bi Nani.

“Iya, Bi. Later Haifa asked permission first with Mamah and Papah,” Haifa replied.

In the afternoon when Wira was not at home, Haifa had the opportunity to talk with Ms. Deswita and Mr. Broto. Haifa approached her in-laws in the living room.

“Mah, Haifa asked permission to join Bi Nani to Sumedang,” said Haifa.

“You want to get there?” asked Deswita's mother with full of prints.

“Already, Mah. Just allow Haifa to Sumedang. Maybe he has missed his hometown and his friends,” said Mr. Broto.

Deswita's mother sighed.

“Iya, can. But Mang Diman usually bring an ordinary MPV car. Pity Alifa if you ride the car because it is not comfortable. If you ride your car or Vishnu car will not fit for you seven,” replied Ibu Deswita.

“Most, use a premium MPV car will fit seven people. Mang Diman was driving anyway. So Mamah need not worry,” said Mr. Broto.

“When did you leave?” ask Deswita's mother.

“Becok dawn, Mah,” Haifa replied.

“Patch yourself well while there. Avoid things that will cause others to misunderstand,” advice Ms. Deswita.

“Iya, Mah. Haifa understands,” Haifa replied.

“Yes already, you are ready to prepare your things. Mamah want to buy souvenirs for your parents,” said Ibu Deswita.

“Come, Pah. Antarin Mamah buy souvenirs for besan,” invite Mother Deswita.

“Iya,” replied Mr. Broto.

Deswita's mother and Broto went to their room.

“Alhamdullilah. Mamah allows,” says Haifa.

“Now I better get ready first,” Haifa said to herself.

*****

The next day after dawn prayers Mang Diman and Bi Nani and their children had come at the residence of Mr. Broto. While they were putting their belongings in the car, came Mr. Broto and Wira who had just returned from the mosque.

“Wah, already at the ready nih,” said Mr. Broto when seeing Suci and Teguh.

Suci and Teguh immediately kissed the hand of Mr. Broto and the hand of the Hero. Sri came while carrying a travel bag belonging to Haifa and Alifa and was given to Mang Diman to be put in the car. The hero was silent when he saw Haifa's bag and Alifa's bag getting into the car.

Soon, Haifa came out with Deswita's mother, who was holding Alifa.

“Mas, Haifa go first,” say goodbye Haifa to Wira.

“Be careful on the road. If there's anything my phone,” said Wira.

“Iya, Mas,” Haifa replied.

“Pah, Haifa departing. Assalamualaikum,” said Haifa then kissed Mr. Broto's hand.

“Waalaikumsalam,” replied Mr. Broto.

“Alifa, later if Uti kangen how?” I asked Deswita and kissed Alifa on the cheek.

“Not only Uti who missed, Eninnya also miss Alifa. Let him meet Enin and Akinya first,” said Mr. Broto.

Deswita's mother pouted Mr. Broto's words.

“Papah does not understand the feelings of Mamah,” said Ibu Deswita while pouting.

Deswita's mother gave Alifa to Haifa.

“Haifa go first, Mah. Assalamualaikum,” said Haifa and kissed the hand of Deswita's mother.

“Waalaikumsalam. Be careful on the road,” replied Ms. Deswita.

“Iya, Mah,” says Haifa.

Haifa got into the car and the door closed automatically. The premium MPV car also left the residence of Mr. Broto.

The hero kept looking at the car that was taking Haifa away. Mr. Broto patted Wira on the shoulder.

“Already, give him time to think. Don't be too pushy as you please,” said Mr. Broto.

“Come in! We have breakfast, Papah is hungry,” take Mr. Broto.

Broto went into the house. Wira looked at her Papa.

Where does Papah know? ask the hero in your heart.

During the trip Haifa more silent, he was not enthusiastic to return to his hometown. He had not been to Sumedang for a long time. Haifa patted the feet of Alifa who was asleep in her arms.

Suddenly a message came in on his phone. Haifa opened her phone.

My Hero:

Why did you suddenly leave? You want to avoid me?

Haifa sighed. He did not reply to messages from Wira. He put his phone back in the bag.

“Message from whom?” ask Bi Nani.

“Not a message from anyone, Bi. Only ads from the provider,” Haifa replied.

Haifa pressed her head against the windshield and closed her eyes. Bi Nani looked at Haifa with full of prints.

Is he in trouble so he wants to come to Sumedang? ask Bi Nani inwardly.