The Unconsidered Bungsu

CHAPTER 63 He Did Not Appear

The next Sunday night Raka sent a message coming after tarawih, I agreed. After breaking the fast and praying Magrib I sat on the terrace for a moment with Mbak Nia and Eva. When I heard the azan Isha we went to the mosque.

When finished praying Isya, little children on whispering. One told me, "Aira ma'am, there's Raka mas." It was just a wonder, from where could they know about Raka.

I looked at the line of men. Apparently Raka was finishing her prayer, maybe she was late.

" Ciee, whose guy came, must be rushing home." Eva said as she nudged my shoulder.

" No need to insinuate, the person he was also joined tarawih." I just contradicted Eva's words.

Finished tarawih I looked at Raka, she was out of the mosque. I also went home. "Not going to the tadarus anymore ? " ask Eva starting to rile. He grunted annoyed.

" Born in the morning after dawn, we both read the Qur'an. Pity Raka if waiting, has come along tarawih as well." I persuaded.

" Already know again fasting is still dating too ! " Eva is still grumbling. I smiled and watched her.

" Hey, it's a matter of the heart. If you miss you want to meet dong, the important thing is we do not do anything. Come on maklumin, if you have a guy I will also understand." I tried to give Eva some understanding.

" How to throw it there. Yes already there meet your guy, but tomorrow morning dawn prayer at the Great Mosque yes. All the streets." He also made conditions. You spoiled child.

" Well, I'll go home first ! " cetusku while out of the mosque. Eva joins other friends who want to join the agenda.

Arriving at the house Raka was chatting with father. As soon as I entered, my father went inside.

" You go in first, Nak Raka." said the father. "Please, Sir." Raka answered and nodded her head.

" A little while I put my face first" I told Raka and put my prayer equipment in the room.

" Aren't you going to Tadarus ? " ask Raka as I go out and sit next to her. There was the sound of the Quran coming from the mosque.

" It usually comes, but now it's you. I told you to wait," I said.

" It's okay, actually, if you want," he said. I was just listening to Raka's words.

" Telaaat, from earlier the cake said. You know, I didn't have to go home. Use the debate first with Eva, again." I put on a pouting face.

" Hehehe, yes, no need to discuss. I also don't want to be like a mosquito repellent sitting alone." Raka chimed.

" Oh yes, what kind of tea would you like to drink ? " me ask while inching to go to the kitchen.

" Coffee is fine too, but don't be too thick "he replied as he lit a cigarette. I went to the kitchen to get the drink he asked for.

We also chatted in the living room while occasionally joking with a cup of coffee and potato chips. Before coming here Raka bought it earlier.

By 10:00 he was going home.

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The next Sunday night Raka kept coming home. Sometimes Sunday afternoon stop by the stall for a moment and then sell. His lectures were loosened because of the fasting month.

The days passed, finally arriving at the last day of fasting. Later tonight it's takbiran. The atmosphere of the market is very crowded, as well as our stalls. Many children are breaking the fast, probably because they are tired of going around looking for lebaran clothes.

[Hey beautiful, I'll be home tonight. It's really busy now. See you later, bye .😘 ]

There was a WA message from Raka when I just finished my Ashar prayer.

[Okay I wait ] .

I said, then I closed my HP again before I reprimanded my mother for a lot of work today. Raka also only sent a short message. In the middle of his life he contacted me. So sweet's. I smile.

" Perfect calm down" I put the phone on the small table and then I went out to clean the dinner table. By the time our new Magrib is finished.

" Sri's mother was picked up by her husband, right ? " tanyaku. She called her husband to pick him up, because if it was late afternoon there was no more angkot.

" So dong, I sent a message WA ," replied mbak Sri while arranging her luggage. Mom gave him THR in the form of a shotgun and some money in the envelope.

Not long after Sri's husband came. " I'm ahead Mom, Miss Aira, thank you for the briefing." Madam Sri greets me and also mom.

" Don't forget tomorrow to go home, take the kids too" she said. Ma'am Sri nodded. So did her husband. They also passed.

We arrived at Azan Magrib's house. My mother and I canceled the fast first. It just so happened that Nia had already prepared it at the dining table.

After showering and praying I sat on the sofa in front of the TV while waiting for Raka. Around 19:30 he arrived. I brought him in.

" This is for you." Raka gave me the package. " What is this ? " let me wonder.

" Just open it" she asked, I opened it. It turns out it's a girl's shirt.

" Well good ! You know what I like. Color is good too. Thank you very much." I subconsciously hugged Raka. He also returned my embrace.

" I'm sorry, reflexes aren't intentional." Kulepas. But Raka tightened her embrace.

" Not to be taken off, just keep going" he whispered. I pushed him slowly, he let me go while laughing.

" You are happy, sit down." We both sat on the long sofa. After a long chat, my mother called me and told me to put dry cakes in a jar to display on the guest table. I went into the middle room.

" Let me help." Raka offered herself. He followed me in and helped arrange the cake into small jars. Finished helping me Raka to go home.

" I go home first, yes, want to take part in the mosque for a while. Not good with friends" he said.

" Okay, but tomorrow Ied prayers come here again huh. Eat here together." I told Raka. " God willing if there is no joint event !family ,"he stood up from his seat. He returned home after saying goodbye to his mother and father.

The next day the residents in my village almost all flocked to the mosque to follow the Ied prayer. Eva called me earlier. Mom and dad had left first, so did Nia and Joni with baby Arkana.

" Don't forget the door was locked Aira ! " message to Nia before leaving. He went to the mosque but did not pray because Arkana was too small to be left behind. They could crawl out of the mosque.

After locking the door I approached Eva who was still sitting on her porch waiting for me. We also went to the mosque.

Luckily our mosque besides being rather spacious there is also a courtyard. So if there is congregational prayer that is followed by almost all residents, some can pray outside.

" That's my mom with your mama, yuk we join there ! " take me with Eva. He said, we approached Eva's mother and mother.

About half an hour of prayer and the sermon was finished. At home, our family forgave and continued to eat together.

" Aira, let's eat. After this we go to the house of brothers and sisters." Mom called me to eat. I still refuse to eat.

" Later on, Mom, I'll wait for Raka. I'll eat them later." I gave an excuse. Last night Raka had promised to come here after Ied prayer.

But until my family has finished eating Raka has not appeared yet. I tried to send a message but it hasn't been read. I didn't call him up either. What might be his HP in silent mode.

" Duuh Raka why can't I be contacted ? " I muttered to myself. I tried to think positively, knowing he was meeting with family, relatives and close neighbors to forgive.

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connect yes, apologize profusely for slow up date.