The soul mate YOU sent

The Extra Chapter

The Point of View Zaky

I didn't think this day would come. The day I'll see him again after almost six years. I was so impatient that I had to wait and pray sunah two rakaat several times to dampen my emotions that were too happy and impatient. There are still a dozen hours to go to his house but I can't wait. My heart keeps beating fast. Still vividly remembered when Om Gunawan suddenly contacted me four months ago. That day he asked me about my match and Tania who had been brother and Om Gunawan talk first before I went to Cairo. Of course it surprised me but there was a sense of pleasure that crept out from the bottom of my heart. I wonder what he's like now? Is her hairstyle the same as it used to be? Is her smile as sweet as it used to be? Is the laugh still as beautiful as it used to be? What about it, is it the same or more beautiful than it used to be?

Astaghfirullah, what am I thinking. I'd better get out, take a walk or just distract. Ah, I remember there was a friend who recently told me to visit her, I better just go there while spending time. Curse the phone on the nightstand and start dialing the number of the friend.

"Halo assalammualaikum ikhwan. How is time now? I want to play there", I said as soon as the call was connected.

"........"

"Ah, iyo.iyo. I'm ready for lunch. Yowes yeah. Wasalamualaikum", closed.

I saw the watch in my hand, still three hours before lunchtime arrived. I'd better go to the convection alone, monitor the performance of the employees and check the raw materials that came this morning. I was a little worried about the new materials coming because this is the first time I have picked up materials from a different factory than before. Because each factory has a different standard. Well although not many customers but I am grateful because our convection has never stopped operating a day except Sunday, since I opened three months ago. There are orders even if they are only small scale. And later our convection was a little busier than two months earlier. Looks like customers are getting to know our convection. Thank God, Allah has launched and facilitated this effort that I started.

I stepped onto the back porch where Ummi and Hafizah were chatting to say goodbye to them. As I got closer I could hear what they were talking about.

"Are you sure iso lives away from ummi? Jajan ndek outside ae you have a stomachache, opo maneh you g' iso cook. Keep piye if you are far from ummi?", the voice of ummi sounded anxious.

"Again speaking opo anyway?", I asked when I got in front of them.

"Iki the Hafizah said he wanted to take the S2 outside. Spoiled child like gini emang iso?", replied ummi.

"Yeee, ummi. I've gone six years ndek pesantren. Ummi also g' nunggguin ndek hutkan. Means I am an independent living iso.", Hafizah said.

"Heh boy. Lha ndek hut you eat follow hut, wes preparedin. If you study outside you have to do it all yourself. Where iso you call to ask for this transfer sent it koyok ndek hut. Not that we g' support but you think it used to be okay. All sorts of considerations. Ntar we are talking more seriously as well, yo?", I said as I rubbed his head.

"Lyo.iyo.", he replied with a frown.

"Basan kak, isoe just mengambek.", my god by pulling the hijab he wore.

"Where are you going to wes neat gini?", asked ummi to me.

"You go to the ummi convection, want to check the new zinc goods come in the morning iki. Lunch time to meet. Wes lama g' met aboute."

"Yowes you ati-ati. Ojo come home late in the afternoon let you rest before we visit Tania's house later tonight" said ummi reminded.

"Nggeh. If so Zaky goes around ngggeh.", saying goodbye while kissing the back of his hand.

"I went to the convection. Bosen ndek house hold. Fizah went with Mas Zaky nggeh mi?"

"Yowes sono is coming, but ojo disturbs masmu lo yo", permit ummi.

"Siaaaap mam".", replied Hafizah while saluting with her hands.

Ummi just shook his head looking at her behavior.

"Assalammualaikum ummi, we go first. If you need an opo-opo, call Zaky nggeh mi.", I said before going to the front door.

We talked a lot about it while on the way. Especially about his desire to take S2 studies abroad. What made him want to go, what major he wanted to take, which country he wanted to study in, and much more. We kept talking about it until Hafizah suddenly asked about something that had nothing to do with her study plan.

"Mas Zaky sure you want to marry Tania iki?", he asked suddenly.

"It's about the wedding ballom know, do the balloons meet.", I replied casually.

"But abah ma ummi want to mate mas karo si Tania iki." he said again.

"Well, of course he'll marry ma mas."

"Mas want to marry her? Want nerimo matchmaking iki?", this time the tone of Hafizah slightly raised.

"Mas se g' ono problem. After all, mas wes was interested in him from dudu se.", I still replied casually.

"But he's iso ae g' just like he used to be. Did you see the photo?"

"Dome. Om Gunawan wes nawari wants to send a photo of Tania se, but I g' want. Afraid to become heartbroken. Ntar malem yo wes meet."

"Maaaas, he's g' fit karo mas.", he whined.

"You iki why se? Later belom tau also, why do you wes iso say if we g' fit.", my response to his attitude.

"G' needs to see yo wes tau if g' fits. You guys are obviously the same. Mas kan pinter, religious, cook the same zinc people appearance kayak. G' pake' hijab. Bajue. G' shut down aurat! It's obvious that he knows religion! I g' want Mas Zaky to marry such a girl!", said Hafizah excitedly.

"Astagfirullahaladhim. Istighfar you Zah! Now you look at religion. You are only human, you have the right to judge other human beings. That right belongs to God! Istighfar you! Opo during iki abah and ummi ngajarin we easily value koyok people? Iku seng during iki you learn ndek hut? Your religion makes excuses to ridicule others because you even know. G' ashamed of you being the same God?!", I was caught off guard by his words that were easy to judge people just because of his appearance.

"Astaghfirullahalazdim, I g' ono I mean koyok that is Allah. Sorry for the."

After that argument we continued our journey in silence. Likewise, when in the convection place, only talk when there is something we have to discuss. Because from the beginning I invited Hafizah to help me open this business. We had almost lunchtime separated. Hafizah still needs to be taken care of at the convection place and I have to meet the friend I contacted this morning. But on the way there are clients who contact and ask to meet over lunch. I called my friend and we agreed to postpone the meeting to two o'clock at work.

"You're g' po-po right?", I asked with a sweet smile at him.

I wonder if he remembers me too? He just silently looked at me, like penetrating directly into me. the next few seconds he seemed to wake up and stutter to answer my question.

"Ah.iya, no po-po kok.", he answered with a downcast shame.

I don't know what he was thinking, but he was obviously ashamed of it. So adorable. When I wanted to greet him, he spoke again.

"Oh, I'm sorry I was in such a hurry. Piye iki, your parcel's broken. I changed yes" he said regretfully.

All the expressions he displayed always stunned me. No exception to his anxious look, it was very sweet.

"Ekhem", his shame woke me up from his lack of self.

"Oh yes.iya, do not po-po do not need to change, next time I ask for a replacement rugie.", I said spontaneously still with a smile.

I saw him scratch his forehead. His face looks worried. It seems he doesn't recognize me. Maybe because we haven't seen each other for a long time, is it because of a lot of changes to me? Or more definitely because he has no reason to remember about me?

"Oh mature suwun if that is so, and sorry nggeh mas, I'm sorry someone has been waiting for you.", he said then and immediately left before I could answer.

I kept staring at his back until he was out of sight. Astarghfirullahaladzim aposchland. I was completely negligent in looking after my eyes, hands and heart this time. But if this hand hadn't hugged him earlier, he would have fallen. I was a little disappointed to learn that he didn't remember me. But I don't blame him, because we met just once before I went to Cairo six years ago. I picked up the scattered fruits at my feet and placed them in a wicker basket that had been dented on one side. I can no longer carry this fruit as a hand for Adam. So I walked over to the reception desk and gave this fruit to them. After all the fruit is not damaged, only the basket is dented and the plastic wrapper is torn. I walked to Adam's room. We only met for no more than fifteen minutes because he was still in his hours as a doctor. I returned home from the hospital.

After my maghrib prayer, abah and ummi left for the Wibisono residence. We had dinner appointments and talked about my matchmaking with Tania. My heart beats faster and faster as we shorten the distance we travel. Just as the wheels of our car stopped my breath was choked. 'He wants g' yo to be fooled by me?' my mind kept repeating that question all the way here. My steps were heavy to walk towards the door of this house. I paused for a moment and took a deep breath before finally saying basmalah in my heart. 'Bismil was bornrohmanirrohiim' and we say hello to the owner of the house.

"Assalamualaik."

"Waalaikumussalam.", there was an inside answer that followed the presence of Om Gunawan and Yayan. "Wah monggo-monggo please enter.", welcome Om Gunawan with sumringah.

After chatting we followed Om Gunawan who was walking by my side, and Yayan walked beside me with his ignorant smile.

"Huh..., yesterday the expensive selling-sock every time I talk about Tania on the phone, WA, massenger. Saiki here karo looks so nervous".", Godanya.

"I g' selling expensive Yan, just keep ae's mind so keep it clear. I'm like your mind's zinc buthek. Haha.", timpal.

"Damn it.", sewotnya.

We continued the light conversation on the side porch of the house. The place is comfortable and beautiful in view. Flower of orchids blooming. I don't understand about these flowers but I know these flowers are different. About fifteen minutes we chatted, Om Gunawan allowed us to move to the living room where the dining table is located and various foods are served on it. The dining room table was empty when we arrived. I haven't seen Tania since I walked into this house. Will he join us for dinner tonight? A moment after the thought crossed, the figure of Tania entered accompanied by her mother. I saw him spread his gaze. When our eyes met, he looked surprised. I smiled at the smile greeting him.

"Hi.", bro.

"You?", he said along with my greeting.

"Assalamualaikum.", hail.

He finally sat on the only seat that was still empty, which was right across from me. We eat while chatting. The food was so good, I wonder if any of these foods were made by Tania? After almost all the toilet food and we ended the dinner and moved back to the side terrace. Tania and her mother served warm pastries and tea to all of us. The conversation flowed smoothly, until finally Om Gunawan asked for our attention.

"Ekhem... Because of the extra time of night, I want to ngumarno something seng wes agreed by both families" he said full of authority. "Tania, I will marry you to Zaky. You two were married seven years ago before he left for Egypt" he said.

The reaction Tania showed made me worried. Not only me, but everyone in this room looks worried. He just kept quiet and looked pale. Even he was sweating, looking wet on his face and hands. After a long time finally in the arms of the mother he said.

"em.em.sorry, aunt, Mas Zaky. Tania wes ono wants. Mas Damar Tania's boyfriend, wes five years. I will also ask for my blessing to my mom and dad. Tania g' iso received Mas Zaky.", although her face was pale and her hands were shaking but her voice was very firm.

His answer ignited Om Gunawan's anger. He looks very angry and disappointed. So myself. I was disappointed, but there was no hope for me to be with him. Not yet relieved my surprise by his refusal, I was again surprised by the roar of Om Gunawan.

"DAMAR AGAIN..DAMAR AGAIN!! YOU YOU KNOW LEK KARO'S FATHER, I DON'T AGREE YOU'RE DATING KARO DAMAR. I DON'T WANT TO KNOW, POK'E YOU MARRIED KARO ZAKY. DOT!!", his wrath.

The atmosphere becomes uncomfortable, the firmness makes it feel gripping. I saw Tania shed tears. This is the first time I've seen her cry. Although I was disappointed she rejected me but seeing her tears dripping made my heart ache.

"Wes is Gun, Lek Tania does not want yo ojo forced anyway".", I tried to win Om Gunawan.

But it didn't work. Om Gunawan continues to dissolve in anger. He grew increasingly angry with Tania who was determined to reject this match. Tania says she only wants to marry her boyfriend Damar. Yayan also entered into an argument between Tania and Om Gunawan, from which I know that now Damar is not known whereabouts. For almost three weeks he disappeared. But Tania insisted on staying by Damar's side. That's getting worse. The situation heated up until Tania finally said that she was pregnant with Damar's child. That made the person on the terrace shocked. Various expressions were recorded in my vision.

"You g' iso makes your father and mother more ashamed. Wes behaved g' politely to your parents in front of guests, now even making a fuss confessing I'm pregnant. G' gini how to solve Tan's problem!", this time the voice full of emotions Aunt Asri, Tania's mother is heard.

"I don't say I'm not I'm ha.", before Tania finished her sentence, I saw Yayan jerking her hand firmly.

"Wes Tan, ojo diterusno. Thats enough. You have the feeling of father and mother" said Yayan firmly.

Moments after Yayan said, Tania ran away from this room. He returned and placed a long flat object and saw two red lines on a small monitor. I'm sure everyone here knows what that means. Om Gunawan again inflamed, it was clear that a huge disappointment was emanated in his gaze. His feelings must have been hurt. I also feel very disappointed. Not because he rejected me but because of what he did. Maybe it's because I like him so much that I take a very bad view of what he's doing. I really want to explode. It's the first time in my life that I can barely control my emotions. My body's reaction was enough to let others know that I was very angry. I just froze in silence with my jaw hardened and my hands clenched until our eyes finally met. Staring right in his eyes only further sliced my heart. I couldn't take it anymore, on the grounds of going to the bathroom I left the room with burning emotions.

My heart is very painful. Is this what you call a broken heart? Not only did he reject me but he also told me the consequences of his bad deeds. Do not know that his actions are a great sin. I didn't expect a figure that as long as I could imagine to go that far. A second of all the bad thoughts about her danced in my head and a second later I realized this was because I was very angry, embarrassed and disappointed. Astarghfirullah...Abaghfirullah.I repeatedly took a breath while breathing long. When I thought there was no calmness in my heart I decided to immediately take the wudlu and sunnah prayers two rakaat to calm my heart. Asking the help here where I can pray, I immediately finished it. After a while I thought I was starting to rethink what had just happened and how I should react to it. My heart began to calm down and a thought came to my mind. Maybe I can take Tania to a better path, leaving behind the evil deeds that she had been doing with her lover. Maybe this is his chance to repent. Honestly I also want to fight for it even if only once. With that determination I walked back to the side porch of this house, where everyone was now.

When I got back everyone turned their eyes to me, Tania was no exception. Abah greeted me with a less friendly invitation home. He feels humiliated. But I wanted to voice my opinion at least once, because from the moment this debate started I just kept quiet and didn't say a word. I sat back down which surprised everyone.

"I want to continue this match. I asked for two weeks for Tania's ta'aruf. Also gives Tania time to find Damar. If in two weeks time Damar meets and wants to marry Tania, I will step down. But if I do not meet or do not want to marry Tania, I am ready to marry Tania.", I said it firmly and loudly by staring at the right pupils of Tania's eyes that immediately widened as soon as I heard it.