Dusk At the End Please
Extra Part 12: The Unexpected Meeting

"Maybe I put her name too deep, until the moment I wanted to erase it I was like hurting myself" there was a sobbing and annoyance when Liani said that line on the other end of the phone to Shanum. Shanum also sighed, expelling the tightness that he felt.

Shanum knew Liani's love for Ahsan was huge, this was the first time she fell in love with the opposite sex. Wishing his first love is the port of his heart which ends with a life of sakinah, mawaddah warahmah, so that life is heavenly. But love is not that simple.

"I hope you can turn all that pain into motivation to become a better person. Is not God not going to give tests beyond the limits of the abilities of his creatures? I'm sure you understand it better" Shanum replied on the other end of the phone.

Currently they were chatting over the phone, Liani could not accompany Shanum as long as Akhtar went abroad. He had to complete some administration ahead of his departure to continue his education through a scholarship abroad.

"Where are you now?" shanum asked, he remembered that a few days ago Liani said that she had submitted a letter of resignation to the foundation.

"I am still in the foundation, said Mr. Arif I can still stay in the official house as long as my resignation letter has not been acc. Some of my belongings have been packed to Surabaya" replied Liani explained his current condition, Mr. Arif is the principal where he teaches.

"Just before I leave I want to see the presence of my nephews first, must be adorable" Liani's weirdest voice sounded on the other end of the phone, as usual Liani is a girl who is always cheerful she never dissolves herself in a pit of sadness. Shanum is convinced that with his departure, continuing his education abroad, Liani will slowly forget the pain of Ahsan.

As a result, Shanum was found to be pregnant with twins. He and Akhtar still hid the good news from their extended family. Let it be a surprise to all of them, hoping that their two children can be born safe and healthy. Although both Ms. Fatimah and Ms. Hana often pay more attention to the content of Shanum which they think is different from pregnant people usually, it seems that the prospective grandmothers are already suspicious.

"Of course, aunty can't leave before meeting us" Shanum replied by imitating the voice of a child. Liani already knew that Shanum was pregnant with twins, she found out about it when she accidentally found a picture of USG Shanum in her room and Shanum also stated the truth.

"How now are the twins, have there been any signs of wanting to see me soon?" Liani again asked in a cheerful tone of voice,

"There was a little mules all night, but it seemed like it was just a false contraction. Don't worry, they'll wait for his Yandya to come home" Shanum replied with sparkling eyes, but Liani didn't see that because they were currently on the phone.

"Of course, your kids will be great kids. They were born to intelligent mothers and great fathers, I'm sure they'll boast of you" Liani's sincere do'a sounded comfortable in Shanum's ears, giving a positive energy in his soul ahead of labor.

Their chat continues to flow with various topics, the weather is still very fitting for Shanum to sunbathe while enjoying the snacks that the mother has provided specifically for him.

*

*

*

While in Malaysia, Akhtar has repeatedly contacted Shanum but the information on his account is written if the number of his wife is in another call. He put his salary back into his pocket and returned to the collection of fellow businessmen. Thirty minutes later Akhtar contacted his wife again, but it remained the same. Once there was a worry in his heart with whom he made the call during that time, either worried or jealous but he tried to neutralize his heart suu'udzan if the wife was okay.

"Hi...we meet again" someone suddenly touched his shoulder and sat next to Akhtar who was a henchman with his gawai trying to send a message to his wife.

Feeling someone sound familiar greeting him Akhtar also turned his head. His forehead wrinkled, recalling the person sitting casually beside him. Currently they both attend a meeting of entrepreneurs held by one of the international community of young entrepreneurs.

"Sorry, who is it?" ask Akhtar who does not remember the person in front of him.

"Forgot?" ask the man dressed in a formal suit complete with a tie that matches his shirt the same as Akhtar, indicating that he too is a businessman

"We first met when in Garut you were eating porridge, you and Shanum Najua Azzahra" he said without hesitation.

Now Akhtar remembered that the man before him was a man who seemed to know his wife very well. Their first meeting was enough to make Akhtar's mind go awry, he even mentioned about Shanum a lot of things. Indicates that the man knows his wife well. But his concern was debunked by the wife's attitude, which convinced him that Shanum did not know the man.

"Don't worry, I'm the only one who knows a lot about your wife. He's right, believe me if he says he forgot or doesn't even know me, I'm not famous, hehe... We are friends of the organization, belonging to the youth scientific work community. We are different schools, but I know quite a lot about him because he is quite famous in that community" the man momentarily stopped his sentence, turning his head towards Akhtar who was still staring at him sharply. He extended his hand, too,

"May I continue my story, so that there will be no further misunderstandings?" tama asked with a smile on her lips. He knew that Akhtar was jealous and suspicious of him.

"Please!" answer Akhtar flatly,

"Shanum is a beautiful girl, easy to socialize with anyone. But he turned out to be very self-limiting with the opposite sex. I started to know after I tried to approach her personally, her response was very different to when I spoke to her on the forums. His attitude even changed by one hundred and eighty degrees. One of the friends said that he already had the owner" Tama chuckled at the end of his speech, remembering how he used to look for a moment to be close to Shanum.

"As a teenager who was again excited about everything, we were second grade High School and I didn't give up. I thought teenage love was just a moment and I was a man with a lot of devotees. Enough to make me confident if a Shanum Najua Azzahra will also melt with my charm. I kept trying to get close to him for a short period of time, but my prediction was wrong again he was very difficult to approach. He never once glanced at me even more building a high wall to limit himself until I finally had trouble climbing, haha..." again, Tama's laughter was heard when telling stories about her who adored Shanum a long time ago.

"Secret Admirer, maybe that nickname was right for me back then even to college. But again I heard if the senate leader was trying to approach him but nil, Shanum again did not glance at him, haha..." Tama took the glass of drink that was held in front of him, sipped almost half to re-wet his dry throat because it had told him a long story.

"And now I know, if my rival turns out to be Akhtar Farzan Wijaya. Young entrepreneurs with many achievements and outstanding youth since adolescence are also surrounded by many girls, haha...." Akhtar stared intently as Tama said her last sentence,

"Hey man, I'm not that bad" Akhtar argued as he punched Tama's shoulder slowly, still shaking from laughing at her.

"Sorry, sorry, I mean admired by many women" he said, noticing the mistake.

"You take it easy, I'll never interrupt your relationship. I know if it's not easy for you guys to be together, congratulation because you can finally be with Shanum Najua Azzahra," again Tama reached out her hand to congratulate Akhtar and greeted Akhtar with a big smile as if proud of his achievements.

"But if you make him hurt, I make sure he will be in my hands" Tama again ended his sentence with a laugh.

"Damn it, don't expect it" Akhtar said

"Believe me, you bucin!" tama Ejek

"For him anything I will do" Akhtar replied proudly, he also showed his screen vibrating because there was a call from the wife, he leaves while coding Tama for permission to pick up the call.

Tama had seen the photo and the name of the caller on the screen Akhtar device, stated my lovely wife calling. He also smiled his smile imagining it was on his screen.

"You're lucky Akhtar, and now I'm going to try to catch up to him. Someone similar to you Shanum Najua Azzahra.." muttered Tama quietly.

*

*

*

*

*

Friends, the story of Pratama Ardan is in the novel Belenggu Akad yes.don't forget his vote...

Barakallahu fiikum!