The Soulmate Must Meet
Episode 28 - Full Moon Prayer
I don't want to think of him, the middle-aged man in LAPAS. I just want a long overdue future. And in front of me, a man wearing a shirt with black hair, neatly combed. He said he was Mr. Iwan's nephew. Ever since Mr. Iwan gave me my HP number, he used to call and text me, then wanted to see me.
Mother boarding already gave the living room to receive him, and a little snack. Perhaps he understood, for almost three years I was here, never receiving a male guest, except for Khodijah and Aisha.
“So, you already have a view?” tanyakanya.
“Aview? What is Ang Amir?” about I asked back.
Ang, is a call for men who have a similar meaning with an older brother or mas.
“About me,” he replied while blushing in shame.
Not unwilling to say it, but this heart felt incompatible. Amir is very quiet, and stiff. Whereas I want a man who is deft and jolly, contrary to my character, so that we can complement each other later.
“I can't answer yet, too short time.”
“But... I don't want long, if we already have a match, just get married.”
That I agree, however, the problem is that I have not felt that match, rather have not found.
“I don't want to rush into making a decision. Married it for ever, once in a lifetime.”
“Iya. That's why I don't want to date, I want to look for a serious not just messing around.”
“But... why Ang Amir has felt good about me, when we just met.”
Amir silent. It seemed like he was looking for a suitable answer, so that I could appreciate that answer, not instead think negatively of him. I understand if he wants to get married quickly, surely he has been hurt very often by women to no longer want to play around in love affairs.
“This heart feels just right..” he said flat.
A disappointing answer. I've often heard men say that, and in the end they will run away and disappear. Meetings do create a charm for people who are just meeting for the first time, because usually the first new people to meet prepare themselves, preparing for appearances so as not to look ugly.
“Do not equate women with goods, when the first look feels suitable, directly want to have,” I said.
The face of Amir changed. A sentence that slapped his face, I also accidentally said that, but, this I already said. Yes, sometimes a man must open his eyes and his mind in looking at women.
“Not that I mean,” bela Amir.
“I understand what Ang Amir means. But, for now let us know each other first,” firmly I say.
Amir looked at me, for a moment I saw the resigned face of a man, maybe he was not used to dealing with women so it could not take the heart of women.
“Alright then, I wait to hear from you when it's ready,” he said.
Aye? Whatdoes thatmean? Why is he waiting for news from me, don't we want to know each other first, we should give each other news and information, chat, discuss casually. But, maybe this is the way, as a woman I respect her, and give her many options.
“Will I tell you as soon as possible,” I replied.
Amir smiled, a forced smile. He seemed to want to make his heart of defeat happy in battle. He wants to look okay.
“I'm sorry, it's night.”.
“Thank you for visiting Ang.. be careful on the road.”
“Sama-sama, thank you also for receiving me well. Assalamualaikum..”
“Waalaikumussalam.”.
Amir stood up, he stepped out of the house, I took him to the door. Amir approached his motorbike, then turned on the engine and drove through the night, without a word more being said. I looked at him with pity, he was a good young man, a young man who wanted to achieve a future in marriage.
The moon shines brightly in the night sky. O, Lord, give me a good and righteous soul mate who can lead me down the straight path. Amyn.
