The Pursuit of Fatimah Love

Graduation Day

Chapter 12

It does not feel Afif, Anton and Kiki have been in the pesantren for almost a month. With Maulana's hajj permit, Afif can go back and forth between campus and boarding school, he also took the time to go home just to see Bi Rina.

Afif tried not to communicate with Fatimah, even though they lived in one neighborhood. On campus they also keep their distance. Afif is determined to be a true Muslim and immediately complete the thesis, so that he can quickly complete his graduation.

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Azhar was speechless to hear reports from Mang Sardi and someone assigned to oversee Afif's movements during this time.

"So this girl is named Fatimah?" azhar asked, looking at Fatimah's photo.

"Yes, sir, that girl is the one who can change Young Master"

Azhar nodded and smiled at the words of his men named Haris.

"Thank you Haris, keep an eye on Afif and the girl's movements, lest anything be missed!"

"Ready Sir!"

"You can go, the payment is in your account"

"Thank you, sir"

Haris bowed his body respectfully, and passed from before Azhar.

Azhar looked back at the photo of Fatimah and Afif taken several times during their accidental meeting.

Azhar read Fatimah's biodata with her family, a happy smile engraved on her lips.

"Pardon Papah who never cared about your religious education" Azhar said in a raucous voice.

"Anjani, if you were still alive, you would be very proud and happy to see our Son learn to hijrah" Azhar said again, wiping tears that came out without permission from the corner of his eyes.

He opened a document on his lap top with the AA logo, when the logo clicked out a lot of photos of him, Anjani and Afif are still small and adorable.

Azhar smiled looking at the photos, until the sound of the door opened, as she looked at the origin of the voice, looking Sarah in sexy and glamorous clothes in thick makeup on her face, walk towards Azhar's desk.

Azhar immediately pulled out the document she was looking at, and turning off her lap top, she smiled warmly at Sarah.

"Darling, come on, I'm hungry!" sarah said, embracing Azhar from behind.

"All right now we go" said Azhar, stroking the soft arm of Sarah, who was hugging her neck.

Azhar turned off her lap top, and immediately got up from her seat, hugging Sarah's waist, they immediately stepped away.

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It does not feel the time continues to pass, through patience and perseverance Afif can do the movement and prayer reading well and eloquently read the Qur'an. He has also studied various religious sciences that have been in pesantren. Meanwhile, Anton and Kiki decided that they only had six months to study there.

Today is a day that is both waiting and thrilling for Afif. He stared at his reflection in the mirror with a fluffy smile. He really did not expect, finally he could wear the pride robes of the Students and Students complete with toga hats on his head.

"Thank you, son, you have successfully completed your lecture" said Azhar who had stood behind Afif, patting slowly on the shoulders of the Son only wayangnya.

"Your friend must be so happy to see this!" Azhar said in a raucous voice, trying to hold back her grief.

Afif takes a rough breath..

"Losing it would have been great if he had been gone!" afif said, staring fixedly at the reflection of Azhar's face in the mirror.

Azhar stopped hearing Afif's words. He realized that his happiness with Anjani had to be destroyed because of their possessions and selfishness. Regret comes too late when Anjani is gone forever.

"Learn from us!" Azhar patted Afif's shoulder gently again.

"I will pursue my bidadar and will not let go" Afif said, with confidence. He already planned after graduation he would come back to the boarding school asking Fatimah to his parents.

"I'll ask the girl to be my daughter-in-law!" Azhar said, smiling.

"Come, we're leaving now!" bring Azhar.

"I'll say goodbye to Bi Rina first"

Afif hugged Bi Rina, in reply with a warm hug and tears.

"Auntie is so happy to see Young Master"

"After graduation, I'll come to her parents and ask her as my wife"

"Bring him here! Aunty was already impatient to see the life-changing face and the future of Young Master"

"He's my surgaku Bi's angel"

"Aamiin"

"Afif, let's go now!" said Azhar while looking at the clock branded on her wrist.

"Come young master! do'a Aunt is with you"

"Thank you Bi, Assalamualaikum"

"Girishal"

Afif kissed the back of Bi Rina's hand and forehead, leaving behind Bi Rina, who was crying full of happiness.

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Graduation went well, unexpectedly it turns out that Afif holds the best Student title with the highest IP. A proud and happy face appeared on Azhar's face, but not with the young lady beside her, her face looked riled up.

"I will not let all the inheritance fall into his hands" said the young woman who is none other than Sarah, with a sharp look and a cynical smile he looked towards Afif who was receiving the award and gave a word of welcome.

After the graduation procession was completed, their car immediately rolled into the Darul Hikmah boarding school, a happy smile continued to be seen on Afif's face, even though his chest was pounding. He didn't care about Sarah coming into his plans today.

Before long, their luxury car arrived at the Darul Hikmah boarding school. Afif with spirit directly got down from the car. However, he squinted his eyes, as there were three luxurious cars also parked in the courtyard.

Afif stepped in with a graduation toga shirt and award certificate in his hand, a smile constantly expanding on his lips.

"Assalamualaikum" said Afif when he arrived in front of Maulana hajj residence.

Looking at the crowded house, everyone who was there turned towards Afif. The Fatimah family stood looking at Afif.

Afif tried to smile as he stepped inside and immediately kissed the back of the Hajj hands of Maulana and Umi Zahira, and gave his greetings to everyone there.

Azhar held back her steps following Afif, her premonition saying if there was anything unpleasant.

"I'm sorry, if my arrival at the wrong time" said Afif.

"Abi Maulana, I came according to my promise" said Afif again, who responded with their sad eyes.

Afif frowned.

"Son Afif, this is Nak Arsyad and these are his parents and extended family".

Degs....

Arshad.

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What was Sarah's plan behind her marriage to Azhar?

What was the return of Rashid and the arrival of his extended family to propose to Fatimah?

How Afif faced reality, if it was true Rashid proposed to Fatimah.

The Afif struggle is increasingly draining emotions and tears.