The Moon Among the Stars

10

Ayumi was already in her bedroom, staring at the dark and star-studded sky that was increasingly beautiful from the window of her room. The lights of his room were turned off, the window was closed, but the moonlight shot into the small cracks of the window into Ayumi's room. Ayumi had already laid her body on the mattress, her body facing the window of the room while propping her legs on her favorite roll.

That night became a beautiful night as well as a night that tormented his mind and mind. Ayumi's eyes suddenly wet, considering the togetherness of her parents. Her parents are always there for Ayumi when it is both joy and sorrow. Parents who always congratulate when Ayumi get the class champion, parents who are always there when Ayumi is sick and sad. So quickly Ayumi was abandoned by both her parents simultaneously.

'Dad, Mother ... Ayumi. Ayumi recalls Mother's words to always be a father's daughter that the family can be proud of. Ayumi wants to pursue Ayumi's ideals, Ayumi will try hard, Ayumi's inner self in her heart.

His cries further pierced his heart, his crying voice was not tight as his face was covered by a thick blanket. But her tears had already spilled over the pillows and bolsters that Ayumi was wearing.

His life is now alone with Grandma Arsy. Ayumi is still grateful to have Grandma Arsy who is so kind and considerate to her. Ayumi loves Grandma Arsy. Since childhood Ayumi also became a favorite cuvu Grandma Arsy because of her intelligence that exceeds the average. Arsy's grandmother was the one who most supported Ayumi's ideal of becoming a doctor.

The smiles of his parents were still imagined and always danced in Ayumi's mind. Both eyes closed and had fallen asleep even for a moment.

Half an hour later Ayumi woke up to the same dream she had a few days ago. This dream was already the third time present, the same dream that made Ayumi ask in her heart. 'What does this dream mean?' inner Ayumi.

Ayumi's thoughts were now on Kak Afnan. His heart was still flowery and happy. Just imagine never to be this close to Kak Afnan. The person Ayumi had longed for only through prayer.

Honestly Ayumi does not know who really Kak Afnan. Only know the name of Kak Afnan from his mother. Thinking about Kak Afnan for ten years is not easy. The love and affection that Ayumi has intact only to Kak Afnan a.

Ayumi remembered very well what Mother Alisha said to her. 'Ayumi, find and thank Afnan. He was a kind man who cared about helping you back then even though the stakes were his own life.' Mother Alisha with details explained to Ayumi as she grew up.

Since the explanation of Mother Alisha and Ayumi herself tried to remember the events of that time, making Ayumi also felt curious about Afnan. Yes, Afnan who turned out to be the son of a Kyai who is quite well known in the area where Grandma Arsy lives.

Though Ayumi did not know and see the face of Kak Afnan like what and how. Just getting information that Afnan said was like this and like that. At that time Ayumi also found out about anything related to the name Afnan. But today the two of them could be that close, as they had known for a long time. Like an old friend who was reunited at the time, a place that has become the destiny of both

'It is not in vain that I always say your name, Afnan, every prayer when prostrating to Allah SWT every night, ' said Ayumi.

Ayumi is not a santri, but her religious knowledge is quite good. Bayu's father and Mother Alisha often invite Ayumi to come to the assembly of taklim or tausiyah event. During the life of Ayumi's parents, Ayumi had educated well. Ayumi was taught religion from childhood.

Seconds change seconds, minutes change minutes until time has passed to the early morning. Ayumi's eyes still look fresh and not sleepy at all, although every once in a while Ayumi yawns wide sign her body is tired and needs rest.

Soon, Ayumi's eyes were closed, and looked very slick. There was clearly a soft snoring sound coming out from his lips.

The alarm sound of the alarm clock that had been in after Ayumi had sounded loud enough to break the silence of the early morning. The right time shows at three in the morning.

Ayumi woke up and blinked her two eyes which felt somewhat sticky when opened. Too long crying and sadness last night.

Ayumi got out of her bed and took ablution to perform tahajud prayers.

Tahajud two rakaat prayer in the early morning is a mustajabah time. After praying Ayumi recite and pray before praying for something to Allah SWT for her.

'O Allah, if it is true that Brother Afnan is the soul mate of the afterlife Ayumi eat listen to our hearts both. Today is the first meeting that Ayumi will never forget, ' Ayumi's mind when she raises her hands and asks Allah SWT to grant the prayer request that Ayumi always calls.

Ayumi's body still felt weak and her heart still felt tight. Ayumi tried to appeal to Allah SWT to be able to let go of his Father and Mother. Praying for Father and Mother to enter his paradise Allah SWT.

Ayumi prostrated herself on that long prayer mat. Every night, that is what Ayumi did and then continued to read the Quran until the time of the adhan shubuh reverberate.

The sound of knocking on the door from outside his room. "Ayumi, don't forget to pray the dawn prayer, already the adhan," Grandma Arsy called to Ayumi in a soft voice.

"Yes Nek. Ayumi was praying for dawn," cried Ayumi from behind the door of her room.

After finishing performing the morning prayer, Ayumi went out of the room to help Grandma Arsy make breakfast or help other work.

"Mom, what are you doing?" ask Ayumi who went into the kitchen. Seeing Grandma Arsy was struggling with a frying device.

"Ayumi, Grandma wants to make fried bananas." replied Grandma Arsy.

Ayumi took a quick look and nodded her head slowly.

"Ayumi help the house yard broom, Nek." said Ayumi softly to Grandma Arsy and walked towards the front of the house.

Ayumi was already holding a broom and pengki to collect the dry foliage trash around Grandma Arsy's courtyard.

The morning was still dark, but the air is very cool when inhaling deeply until a cold and fresh feeling penetrates from the nasal cavity radiating towards the lungs and heart and then released slowly from the mouth. So done continuously until his cold body now began to warm up.

Ayumi looked excited this morning. His face does look a little damp, but his cheerfulness is still visible from his smile that continues to expand.

"Assalamu'alaikum, girl?" afnan said softly as Ayumi closed her eyes to take a deep breath.

Hearing the voice and greeting, Ayumi immediately opened her eyes and looked at the person who was already standing before her.

"Waalaikumsalam Kak Kahfi? Isn't Kak Kahfi in the Pesantren?" asked Ayumi who looked surprised looking at Kahfi already in front of him.

"Shocked? Brother just stopped by to make sure you're okay, and this is Brother bring bread with your favorite jam, Ayumi," said Kahfi slowly while giving a plastic bag.

Haven't answered yet. Kahfi had said goodbye to resign and returned to his Pondok Pesantren.

"Thank you Kahfi," cried Ayumi as she saw Kahfi had run forward and rode in a motor vehicle with her friend who had been waiting for her.