The Struggle of a Husband

Reminiscing

Now the young man sitting between his legs resting and facing the crowded street during the day was still staring at the message sent by Selyn. In the end he was washed away in daydreams, with his head leaning against the pillars that stood cocoa in the surau.

The flashback

Pov Amri's

"My name is Amri Gulfan Gaddafi. I'm the only child of the couple father Amar and mother Ririn."

"I am a student at one of the most prestigious schools in my area. Even now I go to school at my own expense, as a result of working as a barista. I'm currently in 11th grade High School and I'm about to move up."

"One day I accidentally met a girl who was very beautiful and wearing a hijab. The girl just call her Slyn."

"The introduction happened because Slyn and I became the committee in an event that was held at school. Since that meeting, Selyn and I have become more and more familiar. But I don't know if Slyn is the son of a regent in the city where I live."

"Slow sea we often met at an event and eventually we became friends."

"Selin went to the same school as me. At that time, Selyn was in 10th grade, precisely my younger sister. Since we were both chosen to be the organizers at one of the events, we ended up often walking together. Where there's a show, there's me and Selyn.

"As time goes by because of our frequent togetherness. Me and Selyn actually have the same feeling. However, that feeling we are deep in each other's hearts and we take care of each other."

"As usual we always walk together as the committee demands at an event held in school."

"Time goes on changing with the day and becomes the month until the year passes. Now school graduation has arrived. I got a good performance. So that I can get into a top university in my area with a scholarship."

"Time continues to pass, it does not feel 1 year I have been studying education as a student majoring in architecture. As well as Selyn, she will go to college after graduation. But at that time Slyn was going to college out of town, because of a request from the family. Slyn did not refuse and told me that."

"Because of panic because it will be left behind, then I reveal the feeling that has been buried in my heart. But I didn't expect Slyn to be so shocked that she shed tears as I expressed this feeling."

"Apply me to my parents when I go home" said Sellyn.

Then, doubtfully, I replied to Sellyn. "I'm sorry if I refuse, but I don't think that's possible. Because out of town you'll find a better man than me."

Maybe my love is just clapping one hand. I don't give up and always think positive. I'll keep hold of Selyn's words. My heart kept holding Slyn's words and was convinced.

"Time goes on, until now my college has finished. But Sellyn hasn't given me the news yet."

"I am the son of a fisherman who has become a scholar but still faithfully awaits Sellyn the son of a regent.

Until one day I got word from Selyn who suddenly contacted me. Sely said that he had also finished his studies and planned to continue S2 to LN.

I who at that time did not have an established job, can only resign when Slyn told me about it.

Then I tried to offend about the feelings I had told Sellyn at that time. And Selyn answered subtly filled with feelings. "Come to my parents, before anyone else comes."

I stood by the passion I had and answered. "I'll come to visit your house."

"Well, I'll wait for your arrival tomorrow at exactly 10am" said Sellyn.

"The conversation over the phone ended. Then I spoke to both parents and asked him to propose to Slyn. But my father refused strongly, because he did not want to be humiliated later. Because dad is just a fisherman who can't possibly be a regent."

"I ended up coming alone to Selyn's house. But what I got was just an insult and scorn.

Flashback.

"I came to my senses from the dream that was so overwhelming and smiled bitterly in light of all that. But I promise I will continue to fight for the Sellyn I love. I will try and prove that I can be successful with God's permission."

"I will not be discouraged, other than this I consider a test that God has given for His servant."

"I got up from my seat and walked away leaving the surau. And then I walked out to Selyn's house to say goodbye."

Arriving at the door, I said my greetings. "Assalamualaikum....?" I was still in the wide open doorway.

"Guardo!" Sellyn's mother answered from inside the house. He came out of the back room and greeted me kindly.

"Eh son Amri, come on in?" he graciously welcomed me and let me in.

I went in and crucified him first and sat down in the long chair, while he sat in front of me. Only the table was a barrier between us.

"Yes, thank you ma'am." I sat down on the chair and asked.

"Where's Sellyn and dad, ma'am?" ask me politely and develop a smile.

"Father is resting in the room, and so is Slyn. Maybe Selyn was tired, because last night had just come home" she replied with a smile.

"Oh, yes it's okay Mom. I just wanted to leave." With a smile, I got up from my seat and walked over to him. I shook his hand and went home.

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Time keeps turning, but I haven't gotten a job. Until finally Sellyn went to college in LN.

I didn't give up and kept trying to raise the family's status. To be able to join the Sellyn family.

"Until one day I met a consultant who was working on a big project. He invited me to work together on the development."

"We're working on a big project but haven't got an architect yet. Are you willing to join us?" He invited me to join. Then I asked.

"You're inviting me to join this development?"

"If you're willing and willing to help us, I'm very grateful to you." Answer him low.

I smiled at his answer. Then I eagerly approved it. "Yes, I'm ready to help you."

Maybe this is Amri's first step to achieving a goal.

Allah always answers the prayers of his servants who are diligent in worship and ask Him. This is one of the answers God gave to Amr. He gave an unexpected job in a meeting with a consultant.