Ustadz It's my Imam

The Ta'aruf Invitation Plan

Brian always looked towards his daughter and Ani's mother. Seeing her daughter who always smiled even spoiled to Mbak Ani made a thin smile on her lips. The smile was successfully seen by Dayyan.

Yesterday Dayyan always looked at the three people. Dayyan approached Brian. He sat down right next to Brian. While his wife he let talk with Anggi and his wife Ibra.

"Don't look at Mas, the sin of falling his adultery eyes" Dayyan's remark made Brian instantly stare at him with an awkward smile.

"I'm just making sure it's my daughter Gus's mind"

"Why is that?"

"During her time in Germany, my daughter never wanted to get along with her newfound person. Even some of my girlfriends, once tried to approach her. But still he could not accept them. It's so different from what I saw tonight. Quin is so close to Ani. Even with Mommy herself, Quin keeps his distance. As if he knew about the problem of my separation and his Mommy" explained Brian who looked back at two women of different ages.

Dayyan nodded her head. He also stared at Mbak Ani who was considered his sister.

"It's a guy like that. He can make a small child who is difficult to accept new people to be close to him. Her gentle attitude and her mother can make many children like her" Dayyan said.

"A child can see which one sincerely accepts it and which one simply accepts its existence. Look at Quin being so happy with Ani. Her smile was always on her lips"

"I think Breena's good intentions are nothing wrong Mas. From what we see Quin is very receptive to Ani's existence. There is nothing wrong to try Mas" continued Dayyan.

"I'm afraid I chose the wrong companion again Gus. I don't want to fail the second time. I want to find one that can accept me, especially accepting my daughter Gus. It wasn't just one time I tried to get Quin closer to a woman close to me. Even Mommy often match me with her best friend's child. But still Quin is difficult to approach Gus" explained Brian looking softly at his daughter.

"Want me give you some advice?"

"What is Gus?"

"Istikhorah Mas's. Prayer istikhorah. Ask for guidance to the Almighty. God willing, God will surely show it through Mas's dream" Dayyan told Brian.

Brian was silent. His gaze turned towards Dayyan. As if he was asking for more explanation.

Dayyan who got the gaze was just smiling looking at his wife who was joking with the women.

"Mas believe in destiny?"

Brian just nodded his head.

"I waited for Breena for 3 years Mas. During that time I always pray Istikhorah. I thought the dream was just a sleeping flower. But during that time also Breena was always present in my dreams when I finished praying isthorah. I met Breena when I was filling out a routine study at the Al-Huda Mosque. I saw Breena sitting in the corner of the Mosque. She occasionally wiped her tears on her beautiful face. I also fell in love at first sight. After completing my studies I asked Dion to find out about Breena. And when I found out the facts about Breena, I convinced my heart to have it. Yes I pray istikhorah Mas" explained Dayyan with a smile that never faded every time he told Breena.

"The beginning of our marriage was difficult. I love her so much. And he's still in his trauma. I tried to convince her that I loved her very much. Even we were almost separated if there was no Ani to give evidence that I did not betray him. At that time I was slandered by one of the Ustadzah who taught at the Abah pesantren. Breena who believes in what she saw and what was said by Ustadzah also asked Papa Doni and Mama Ratih to pick her up in Bandung. He also asked their family lawyer to come too. Thanks to Ani my household can still survive"

"A fate so beautiful, Breena finally reciprocated the love I had. So I suggest to Mas Brian also do istokhorah prayer. God willing his answer will not disappoint Mas" suggested Dayyan while patting Brian on the shoulder.

"I'll think about Gus. And God willing if there is an answer and indeed his soul mate will definitely be pinned Gus" said Brian firmly.

Dayyan and Brian looked back at Ani and Quin. They can see that Ani's mother is holding Quin who fell asleep in her lap while hugging him. Brian's heart warms to see how Sister Ani treats her daughter like her own.

"Dek take it to the guest room, it's cold outside. Pity Quin for sleeping outside" asked Dayyan when he saw Ani affectionately holding a sleeping Quin.

"Mad Eggih" replied Ani. Then he stood up and took Quin into the room.

Yes Ani Mbak is like that, if in the pesantren he will call Abah Arsya family according to the call there. But if it was outside the boarding school the call was changed. He will call both of Dayyan's parents, with Abah and Umma. Also to Dayyan he would call her Mas.

The day is getting late. All the guests are ready to return to their homes.

Dion and Danuarta's family also paid first, as well as Ibra and his family. Because their children are getting sleepy.

"I'm sorry Mr. Kyai. Can I say something?" ask Brian to doubt.

"Call Abah only. What do you want to say, Brian?"

"About the words of Breena who wants to match me with Mbak Ani Abah"

"Have you thought of her?"

Brian nodded his head. He stared at his Daddy as if asking for support.

Daddy Martin smiled and he nodded his head as well. Let Brian tell you what he's going to say.

"Yesterday I've been thinking of her Bah. And tonight I saw how sincerely Ani nurtured my daughter. He was even able to make Quin quickly familiar with her and spoiled with her. Quin is not the type of child who is easily close to others. I also see a figure to Ibuan in Mbak Ani" explained Brian with a thin smile considering the closeness of his daughter with the hijab woman earlier.

"It's like that, Mom. He's a sincere person and to Ibuan. Many students like him. Because of his sincere attitude. What is your decision then?" ask Abah Arsya directly.

"I have a plan to bring him Ta'aruf Abah. But Gus Dayyan asked me to pray isthorah before doing ta'aruf" said Brian who now bowed his head.

"Alhamdulillah if you have intended to invite him ta'aruf Mas. Good intentions will get good too" Abah Arsya said with a smile that expands on her lips.

He hoped that his family would take good care of him. Like he who takes good care of Ani from her into the brand pesantren.

"But one of my pinta Mas. If you are fooled. Please take care of him as best you can. And don't let him go alone. I forbade him to travel alone. Because I'm still worried about his life. His stepfather's family is still eyeing his life until now" pinta Abah Arsya.

"God willing, if you are a mate, I will take care of it as best I can"

"I wait another 2 weeks for your family in Bandung Mas to convey your goodwill to Ani. Because we're staying at Dayyan's house for a week at Breena's request"

"God willing Abah. Pray for me to get an answer from my Isthorah Abah"

"That must be Mas"

Everyone there breathed his breath. They were relieved that Brian had already conveyed his good intentions. Just wait for the results.

Because the night is getting late. Finally, Martin's family came home. Brian who wants to bring his son home was also banned by Ani.

"Sorry Mas, my advice is to let Quin sleep here tonight. Because Quin's been sleeping too well. Fear of her if raised will disturb her sleep" said Ani while bowing her head.

"True Ani, Brian. Let Quin sleep here tonight" said Mama Ratih.

"What's not a hassle, Ma'am?" asked the unkind Brian to leave his daughter.

"No Mas"

"Yes we have tipped Quin Yes Ani Mbak. Sorry if you bother Ani tonight to have to take care of Quin" said Mommy Aletha.

"It's okay, madam. I don't feel bothered"

"Yes, we said yes Tih, uda this very night. Tomorrow morning I come again" Mommy Aletha told Mama Ratih.

"Yes heart is on the road. Don't rush to pick up Quin. He's not in trouble at all"

Anderson's family drove to his car and they left Doni Abraham's mansion. And also left their children and grandchildren who had fallen asleep in the room occupied by Mbak Ani.