Wisdom of Our Love

CH 38S

Along the way home from Niko's house, Ray thinks why Bela doesn't seem without reason to ask the Islamic view of jealousy.

But Ray, also doesn't understand. If Bela is jealous, with whom is Bela jealous?

So many questions in Ray's brain, but Ray feels, there's no reason for Bela to be jealous of him.

"Bel," call Ray.

"Ah, yes. What's up, Ray?" reply Bela .

"You're not jealous, are you?" ask Ray.

Bela smiled and held Ray's hand "No Ray,"

"Thank God, I've been thinking about that. Did I inadvertently ever offend you or hurt you, until you had such thoughts. Bel, I love you for being a goddamn thing. God willing, I won't betray you" said Ray kissing Bela's hand and putting Bela's hand on his cheek as his right hand held the steering wheel of his car.

"Ray, Papi called. He said Papi would return to Indonesia. Can I meet Papi?" ask Bela.

"But today home? why didn't you tell me from earlier? And why are you asking like that? Do you think I won't let you meet Papi?" Ray looks at Bela and refocuses on the road.

"It's not so Ray, but wherever, a wife goes he said must be with permission from the husband, therefore, Bela will familiarize the permission first with you before making a decision, whatever it is. Including meeting with Papi."

"Belai know, if you and Mami might mind if Papi comes home.I understand and I'm not angry, because we deserve all this. It won't be easy, forgive the mistakes we made." said Bela with teary eyes.

"Bel, I'm sorry, for Mami's attitude towards you. I hope you don't put your heart in. Mama just needs time. You are patient!" said Ray

"Ray, you don't have to apologize. You and Mami are not wrong, Bela and Papi deserve all this.

"Bel, I know your heart is hurting too. But rest assured, everything will be beautiful in time. As long as we believe in the decree of Allah, everything will be beautiful. We trust everything to God!" ucay Ray's.

"Yes, Ray. Bela understands, honestly since knowing Alloh, Bela's heart becomes calmer and more able to experience destiny. Because Bela is sure, not without the intention of all the tests that God gives us, but the feeling of aloof to His people." said Bela.

"MasyaAlloh, I am happy with the changes that exist in you now, may it always be istiqomah yes dear!" said Ray.

"Oiya, what time did Papi get here?" ask Ray.

"It should be here soon" replied Bela.

"How about we take Papi to the airport?"

"Huh, are you sure? with what you say?" bela asked, opening her mouth in disbelief.

"Yes, sure. Is there anything strange? why is your expression like that?" ray asked, frowning.

"It's my Papi. Are you sure? want to pick up Papi, can I go to the airport?" back Bela asked.

"Yes, of course I was. That's your Papi, that means, and so is my Papi, right?" ray smiled at Bela.

"Ray's? What, are you not angry with Papi? last met in Singapore, it seems you were very angry with Papi," asked Bela hesitantly.

"Darling, I wasn't angry with Papi. I wasn't angry, I just wanted to take what I was supposed to take. Let it be how, Papi is your Papi, that means Papi too, Papi I, which I must respect." replied Ray.

***

Airport.

"Battle!" bela shouted waving her hands.

Mr. Bobby walked quickly and immediately hugged Bela.

"Alhamdulillah, Bela is good. This is all thanks to Ray Pi, Ray takes care of Bela very well," said Bela saw Ray and alone, and vice versa.

"Assalamu'alaikum Pi" Ray kissed Bobby's hand.

"Wa- Walaikumsalam," replied sir Bobby nervously.

"How are you doing Pi?" ask Ray.

"Ba-good, Papi's good. Ray, Papi would like to thank you. You have taken good care of Bela. Papi was relieved to see Bela, cheerful again like this," said Mr. Bobby.

"No need to thank Pi. Because what Ray's doing, it's what Ray's supposed to do." Ray replied.

"Ray, Papi is ashamed of you. Even Papi never expected, you would allow Papi to meet Bela. What's more until you have to pick up Papi here, " said Mr. Bobby.

"It's our duty as a child to serve Pi's parents" Ray replied.

"We're going straight home now?" ask Ray.

"Alright, " Answer Bobby

In the car, secretly. Mr. Bobby maintains Bela and Ray are sitting in the steering wheel. There was a look of happiness on Bela's face that seemed unable to stop looking at her husband's face.

Mr. Bobby was happy and his heart was relieved. Because,

Ray really treated Bela very well. Not like what was on his mind all this time.

"We're going straight home, or maybe we're going to get something to eat first?" ask Ray.

"How about we go to dinner first, only after eating, you take Papi to the hotel" said Mr. Bobby.

"But tonight want to stay at the hotel?" ask Ray.

"Yes, tonight, Papi sleeps in the hotel alone. I just got home tomorrow. Let's not get too far either. It's been too late as well" said Mr. Bobby.

"What, Papi won't stay at home, Ray?" ask Ray.

"It is better not now Ray, Papi's destination came to Indonesia, in addition to Bela, Papi has the intention to meet your Mami! it's just, maybe not tonight, " explains Mr. Bobby.

"Yes Pi. Ray, get it." Ray understands the reason why his in-laws prefer to stay in a hotel.

At the place to eat, Mr. Bobby repeatedly said sorry to Ray, Mr. Bobby regretted his actions in the past.

"Ray, I've forgiven all of Pi, which is important now, Papi and Bela can learn from all the mistakes of the past and Ray hopes, it all makes the lesson ahead. Life in this world was too short, only to pursue this mortal world. No matter how much treasure we have in this world, no matter how high the office and position we have in this world, we will all leave."

"What you say is all true Ray, Papi never thought that far, Papi thought that many treasures and high position, that will make us happy in this world. But in fact, Papi's life is a servant, " said Mr. Bobby.

"Allah does not forbid His people to be rich,"

In the time of the Prophet SAW, although he lived a simple life, he was among the leaders of the largest empire at that time, and had extraordinary wealth because he was good at trading. In addition, 10 companions of the Prophet were guaranteed to enter heaven, nine of whom were extraordinarily rich people, namely Abu Bakr Ash-Shidiq, Umar bin Khattab, Uthman bin Affan, Thalhah bin Ubaidillah, and others, Zubair bin Awwam, Abdurrahman bin Auf, Sa’ad bin Abi Waqqas, Sa’id bin Zaid, Abu Ubaidah bin Al-Jarrah. Not a coincidence also in the Qur’an there is the longest verse that explains the economy (Al-Baqarah 282).

In the teachings of Islam, a Muslim is taught that giving is better than receiving, this is in accordance with the word of the Prophet SAW that “ Hands above are better than hands below,”.

"Be a man rich in wealth and rich in heart, attentive to his resources. Make sure, the source of the wealth we get comes from a halal source," said Ray again with a smile.

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