The Moon Among the Stars

86

Tonight Ayumi is at Mother Icha's house for the first time to stay overnight. Dinner will be held soon with a complete formation plus Rara who also stayed at the house of Bunda Icha.

Ayumi came out of Afnan's room. Ayumi will sleep in Afnan's room, while Afnan will sleep in the back room with Kahfi.

There is important news that will be delivered by Kyai Toha about the relationship of his two sons who have begun to grow up and think about the direction of their household.

"Mother, Ayumi help what?" ayumi asked quietly as she entered the kitchen.

Mother Icha turned her head towards Ayumi and smiled.

"Just rest Ay, Mommy also wants to be done. Rara in front of the same Kahfi," said Mother Icha slowly.

Ayumi stared straight at the level of the empty living room, the possibility of them in the living room or front porch of the house.

"Well, who's daydreaming?" ask Mother Icha quietly while patting Ayumi's shoulder.

Mother Icha also looked forward, following the direction of Ayumi's view.

Ayumi just smiled and filled the water into the glasses on the dining table.

"Where was the trip with Afnan?" tanya Mommy Icha distract Ayumi.

"Alhamdulillah happy, Kak Afnan bought a lot of goods for Ayumi, but Ayumi sung Bunda," said Ayumi slowly and sat on the dining table chair.

"It's a form of affection and proof that someone is serious to you Ay, you don't like Ay?" ask Mommy slowly.

"Don't dislike Mommy, Afnan asked to get married after Ayumi graduated from high school in Al-Azhar" Ayumi said slowly.

Mother Icha prepared some food on the dining table, and tidied up all the necessary equipment then approached Ayumi and rubbed Ayumi's head covered with hijab.

"Certainly? Ayumi refused Mother's child's request?" ask Mother Icha smiling sweetly.

Ayumi shook her head quickly.

"Ayumi has not answered Mommy, Ayumi still wants to go to school without having the burden of family first" said Ayumi Lirih.

"Ayumi objected to Afnan's request?" ask Mother Icha slowly.

Ayumi firmly nodded her head slowly.

"Ayumi is just not ready, for Ayumi to get married is the longest worship where both must have mental readiness both born and inner," said Ayumi explained.

Mother Icha heard all Ayumi's complaints and still rubbed Ayumi's head slowly and occasionally kissed Ayumi's head lovingly.

"Have you spoken to Brother Afnan? Maybe Kak Afnan's intentions and goals are good Ay, Sis Afnan wants to finance all your medical tuition fees, and let you have someone to look after or help without any vile slander later," said Mother Icha mediate not defending her eldest son.

"But Mother, when married Ayumi must obey her husband, and Ayumi's ideals will no longer be a priority, different when Ayumi is still alone or does not have a more special relationship bond," said Ayumi explained in detail.

"So according to Ayumi, if married everything will fade? Everything will be hampered because of a more halal status?" tanya Bunda Icha slowly looked at Ayumi's face with affection.

Ayumi covered her face with both palms. Ayumi is confused because faced with two difficult choices, because mind and love are both very important.

"Ayumi confused Mother, Ayumi think about it later. Ayumi wants to focus on comparative studies to Egypt" said Ayumi slowly.

"Dear, Mother understands your anxiety, Ay. Then Kak Afnan added handsome yes," said Mother Icha with a soft look right in Ayumi's ear.

"Dear Ayumi," called Rara loudly as she entered the dining room together with Kahfi.

Ayumi looked at Rara, her face sparkling happily, then looked at Kahfi who was behind her, but Kahfi's face looked ordinary and cold.

Rara approached Ayumi and hugged her best friend tightly.

"Why Ay? Are you feeling sad? What's the matter, Mother?" ask Rara slowly to Mother Icha.

Mother Icha just smiled and shrugged her shoulders a little sign of not knowing what happened with Ayumi.

Ayumi shook her head slowly and returned Rara's embrace gently by rubbing Rara's back longingly.

"Ayumi is okay, this will leave Mother to Egypt even so sad," said Ayumi slowly moaned a little lie.

Rara smiled widely, her slightly pale face still looking happy without any burden.

"Congratulations Ay, you are great, just like Moon Rara's half-brother, great and proud to be a school representative in the student exchange program to Egypt," said Rara slowly and embraced Ayumi tighter and tighter.

"Rara, Makasih has been a good friend until now, hopefully Rara will quickly return to health and achieve goals in accordance with our dreams during Junior High School first," said Ayumi slowly encouraging Rara.

Rara smiled knots, happy it feels if someone continues to motivate like this, his life seems to continue without giving up and without resignation. Rara looked at Ayumi and then her gaze moved towards Kahfi who was already sitting on the dining table chair opposite Ayumi.

"Right now, only Kak Kahfi is Rara's hope to continue living and recovering" Rara smiled at Kahfi.

Kahfi who felt awkward at such a face by Rara finally smiled knots then looked at Ayumi with a sad face.

Rara looked at Kahfi's heartbroken gaze towards Ayumi, Rara could only sigh long, Rara could only sigh, this feeling is not to blame but a state that imposes the will until there must be someone who is injured even though he looks happy.

"Yes Ra" answered Kahfi.

"When are you leaving?" ask Mother Icha slowly to Kahfi.

Ayumi looked at Mommy Icha full of curiosity.

"Where are you going?" ask Ayumi curiously.

"Sorry Ay, Rara hasn't told Ayumi. Rara must seek treatment abroad for the cure of Ayumi's disease, all Rara submit to Allah SWT, Rara only hopes for healing by praying and endeavoring, as for the results Rara will sincerely accept," rara said, her face looked very sad.

"Kok Mommy said you guys, Rara's leaving with whom?" ask Ayumi then with curiosity.

"Rara will go with Kahfi. Kahfi will accompany Rara during the treatment" Rara explained.

"Sister Fi? College Sister?" ask Ayumi with. probing.

"Ay, Kak Fi went with Rara there and continued to study at the university that Kak Fi wanted," said Rara slowly.

Instantly Ayumi felt that there was a void and empty as Rara explained everything. 'Why with me, why do I feel empty and annoyed at myself, even though I already have Kak Afnan who is much better and mature, ' Kahfi's inner self in his heart.

Rara noticed Ayumi who looked disappointed and turned to look at Kahfi who continued to look at Ayumi without blinking. There was a stroke of nonchalance from Kahfi's face when talking about his courage abroad to accompany Rara's treatment. But on the other hand, there are ideals that Kahfi wants to realize through this departure.

Mother Icha is the Mother who knows best about Kahfi feelings, the subtle and tender feelings of a mother who feels there is an awkwardness in her relationship with Rara. Although from the beginning Mother Icha knew Kahfi only liked Ayumi.