The Sky for Ara

Love is Blind

In the morning, I prepared breakfast. He asked Fadan what he wanted to eat? Basically Fadan is a good boy, the boy replied timidly whatever cuisine he must eat. That made Ara decide to make fried rice only special. Children usually love sausages and meatballs, so Ara thought.

After breakfast, Vanya asks Ara to talk for a while. Therefore, Ara told Fadan to wait in the living room while watching television while she chatted with her mom.

"If you want to convert to Islam, what should you do?"

Vanya's question makes Ara happy at once. She prostrated herself and hugged Vanya tightly before answering her mother's question.

"Ara was very happy with her horror, Mi," he said, wiping the back of Vanya's hand.

"Mami also wants to always call Ara in do'a-do'a Ara," said Vanya made Ara nod.

"Ara later to the mother for discussion, Mami wait yes," said Ara while hugging her mother again.

Thank God, happiness comes to him. Aro who promised to marry her soon, and mami who soon want to embrace the religion of Islam. Also the presence of Fadan, a good boy who definitely adds to the complete life.

After the conversation was over, Ara immediately invited Fadan to apply for school. Ara accidentally entered Fadan into Primary School where he used to study. It is not far from home and has several advantages, among which it is very advanced religious things, although not an Islamic school.

After taking care of the administration, Fadan was finally able to dudu in the 3rd grade. Ara asked for permission for Fadan to start learning tomorrow, because there is still much to be prepared.

As the two exited the school gate and waited for the angkot, the phone in Ara's bag shook. When viewed on the screen, it emblazoned the name Mas Ar who called. Ara bit her lower lip, she suddenly felt nervous.

"Assalamu'alaikum, Mas ... What's wrong?"

"Wa'alaikumsalam's chat. Ara again what?"

Ara rounded her eyes to hear the sound of Aro who was still hoarse typical wake up and call his name 'Ara'.

"Ara, it's diem. Where are you again? how noisy?"

"I'm on the side of the road again, buying a uniform for Fadan."

"I sent the money, yes. Why don't you ask for daddy's anther?"

"I haven't been to Dad's house, out of the new market to get there."

"Yes, be careful. Take care, take care of yourself too."

"Mas too, keep the faith"

There was the sound of Aro's laughter as Ara spoke like that.

"Assalamu'alaikum, Ara. See you when I propose."

"Wa'alaikumsalam, don't forget to pray, Mas."

After disconnecting the call, Ara immediately stopped the angkot while saying sorry to Fadan for making the child wait. In angkot Ara to see the remittances of money from Aro. His eyes widened as he looked at the numbers on the screen.

"Mas, are you that rich?" muttered.

Arriving at a Mall, Ara invited Fadan to choose bags, shoes, and even new clothes as she wished. Again the boy refused. He asked Ara herself to choose.

Finally after finishing choosing some clothes, bags, shoes and not forgetting Ara bought a hat and an expensive watch for Fadan, they decided to go home.

"For Fadan to remember the prayer time, for a second never be late, yes," he said when Fadan asked him why he bought him such an expensive watch.

An analog watch in ash. Looks appropriate Fadan use. The boy continued to look at the item he had long desired while sitting on public transport.

After shopping, Ara took Fadan to her mother's house. There is still the Akash family.

Ara immediately introduced Fadan to her father and mother. They still remember who Fadan is.

"Mother knows, the heart of the mas is actually good," praised Bumi as he imagined the beautiful face of his son in memory.

"And what Dad said, no man is perfect. A little bit more, hopefully Ar mas can be better," Akash said with a sense of pride towards Aro

"Mother never stop praying, yes" Ara pinta expectantly.

"Mother never breaks up praying for you," said the Earth with teary eyes.

Ara herself began to talk about the wishes of her mother who wanted to embrace Islam. Bumi enthusiastically welcomed him, he promised to immediately bring Vanya to the local Ustaz to facilitate the process.

***

At a hotel located on Jalan Asia Afrika, close to Bandung Square, the, that afternoon Aro was preparing to do a meet and greet that will be held at one of the Mall as a promo event for his latest film with Rea.

"Wake, Mar!" he shouted after wearing shoes. His hair was neatly combed, with a long-sleeved shirt patterned with a box that he accidentally did not button. A white T-shirt featuring Jhon Lennon, his favorite character. His full name is John Winston Ono Lennon.

He is a singer, songwriter, writer, and also known as the leader of The Beatles. One of his favorite songs he's playing, Hey Jude.

While smoking a cigarette, he vaguely followed the verse by verse of the old song. This man could have known the song when his own father did not want to know it

"What time does it start?" ask Omar who is still wrapped in a blanket.

"It's two o'clock this afternoon, 30 minutes away," Omar explained without opening his eyes.

"Gue called Ara first snapped," he said as he began to open the phone.

Ara and mother's face is still the wallpaper of her phone.

"Your face is asking to be heard tau no!" he kissed his own phone screen.

Several times the call was answered.

"Assallamualaikum, why Mas?"

"Wa'alaikumsai ...."

"Mas! the real answer! religious things cannot be carried around by a joke!" clearly the voice across there was touching him.

"Astagfirullah, sorry, Ra. Yes, Wa'alaikumsalam candidate makmum. What again?"

"I'm working again. Fadan's business is done. I also took it to my mother. Now Fadan's at home with mom."

"Thank you, Ra. My greatest woman."

"Not to be so gabby! yes, there are patients."

After disconnecting his call, Aro again lit a cigarette. His longing still did not evaporate even though he had heard Ara's voice.

"Upil has now changed his name to be a future mum," Omar said as he moved from his bed and ran to the bathroom.

"Damn ...."

Aro cursed, yet also smiled. The recording of Ara's face filled with laughter filled her head.

"You're troubling, Ra," he muttered and then typed something on his phone screen. Unsatisfied calling, he sent Ara a message.

[So always smile, because it is my happiness. Ara, I love you. Remember that, so don't lose let alone go.]

***

After checking the blood pressure and writing down a complaint of a pregnant woman, Ara invited the patient to go directly into the Midwife Army room. He re-opened the phone which seemed to have the latest incoming message. Ara opens the messaging app and reads the latest posts from Aro.

"Mas, why the hell does that make me so nervous like a gini?" murmured Ara after reading the message from Aro.

Many times Ara read that message. His heart still shakes. He even put his phone into the desk drawer because he felt it completely destroyed his concentration.

The girl then recalls Aro's time of ignorance on him. When you remember that, it feels strange now Aro could be like that to him.

Ara used to think her love would only be a secret in her life. She even thought that her husband would be Sakaf.

Time brushed everything off. Somehow at first to make the two close, even have thoughts of getting married.

A smile adorned Ara's face. He shook his head remembering how absurd Aro's behavior was to him.

"The way you love me is different, mas," he murmured again as he returned to welcome the next patient who brought a baby.