Dusk At the End Please
Praying for each other

A beautiful morning in Bogor. Akhtar drove his car at a moderate speed. Bandung Bogor trip he went through in crowded conditions smoothly. According to his order to Ghifar, the assistant arranged for his departure to Bogor and today his assistant emptied Akhtar's schedule of meetings.

His work in companies and foundations he entrusted to his assistants and confidants.

After finding out about Raina and Suraya's involvement in Shanum's disappearance from information and evidence obtained from his confidants, it made Akhtar very angry with Raina while feeling increasingly guilty to Shanum. He asks the assistant to take care of Raina's problems, he does not want Raina to hurt Shanum again.

Armed with Shanum's address from the staffing department at the foundation, Akhtar prefers to go to Bogor. He decided to go alone to be more free to see Shanum. While Raina's business he left it to the assistant.

Akhtar was already impatient to meet Shanum, he just wanted to apologize because everything that happened to Shanum was because of it. Akhtar also wanted to make sure Shanum was okay.

Akhtar hopes that Shanum can return to the foundation, he will try to make amends to Shanum. He did not want the guilt towards Shanum to continue haunting him. Whether he is a match or not with Shanum, Akhtar hopes that they can continue to have a good relationship. Doesn't love not always have to be?thought. Let the love remain in his heart, Shanum's name is always spoken at the end of every prostration.

"Seeing you happy is my true happiness", Akhtar said.

Around ten o'clock Akhtar had arrived at the intended address. He parked his car right in front of a house that he believed was where Shanum currently lives.

The house looks empty. Akhtar repeatedly said hello but there was no answer.

"Wa'alaikumsalam, who are you going to, Den?" a middle-aged man greeted Akhtar as he repeatedly said hello.

"Ahh...sorry, is this really Mr Imran's house?" ahsan asked, Mr. Imran is Shanum's father's name.

"Yes, right Den" replied the middle-aged man.

"But at this hour, Mr. Imran is still on the farm, Den. He works there, usually dzuhur has gone home" he explained.

"If it's her mother, Pa?" ask Ahsan again.

"If Bu Hana usually still ngajar Den in TK over there" point the Father towards the road.

"Okay Pa, thanks for the information. I'll just wait here." Akhtar thanked the old man who had given him the information.

"Sama-sama, Den" The father continued his journey.

Less than an hour of Akhtar waiting. He plays his game to get rid of his boredom. Suddenly, a car familiar to Akhtar stops right next to his parked car in front of the fence of Shanum's house.

And it was true that the owner of the car was a person he knew who was none other than Ahsan. Akhtar turned his face as Ahsan and Shanum simultaneously got down from the car and walked towards him.

Shanum had not realized Akhtar's whereabouts in front of his house, he was still acting ordinary. A little away from Ahsan who seemed to want to hold her. Ahsan was stunned when he saw Akhtar standing upright on the porch of Shanum's house.

Shanum who was still feeling weak and embarrassed for not being able to control himself in front of Ahsan continued to lower his head. In his heart he continued to curse himself, when in the villa why he could be so weak that he had to be unconscious.

When in the villa...

Ahsan was very panicked, because when he approached Shanum, Shanum fainted right in his lap. The panicked Ahsan immediately shouted to Bi Ijah. Bi Ijah is a confidant of Ahsan who is in charge of guarding and taking care of this villa.

Bi Ijah also carried Shanum to the sofa in the villa which was assisted by Ahsan. Bi Ijah treated Shanum attentively. Bi Ijah knew that this girl who was currently unconscious was his master's love girl because in one of the rooms that Ahsan occupied when visiting the villa was filled with photos of Shanum taken secretly by Ahsan. Photos of Shanum from college until he was teaching in class are in the room.

Actually Ahsan has long bought a villa in Bogor. Since she is interested in Shanum and declares her love, Shanum rejects her, but Ahsan becomes a stalker.

Bi Ijah attached eucalyptus oil to the tip of Shanum's nose. Without waiting for a long time, Shanum began to wake up. He was shocked to realize his current existence. Shanum remembered he was in someone else's place. He hurriedly got up, but Bi Ijah held him back.

"Neng, calm down first" said Bi Ijah surprised Shanum.

"Well...Whose mother?" shanum asked in shock.

"I'm Bi Ijah, the guardian of this villa" Bi Ijah replied honestly.

"I.." Shanum paused when he heard the door open and someone appeared carrying a bag of crackles that had no idea what it was.

"You're sober?" asked Ahsan who had just come, she brought a crackle bag that turned out to contain breakfast for Shanum.

"I bought chicken porridge for you breakfast. Auntie, please prepare?" pinta Ahsan to Bi Ijah. Bi Ijah went to the kitchen to prepare breakfast for Shanum and Ahsan as well.

"Have you felt better?" Ahsan stared fixedly at Shanum, the anxiety and worry so obvious on Ahsan's face.

"Alhamdulillah, I'm sorry to be troublesome Brother" said Shanum lirih.

Shanum just smiled wryly at Ahsan's words. He also did not know why he was unconscious. His memory returned to the events that made him like this, he shuddered to himself as he continued to recite the word istighfar.

"I'm sorry, I don't think the events of that time traumatized you this much. When I found out you were back at the foundation and looked okay I was relieved. At first I was going to see you soon, but I forgot that day I had to go to Cianjur to fill a seminar there. Sorry..." Ahsan looks very sorry.

"It's okay, brother, I also just realized if I remember the event I became a parno myself. My mind likes to drift everywhere, imagining things that don't happen. I was also surprised when such thoughts came suddenly my body responded like that" Shanum explained

Ahsan only looked at Shanum, as he spoke.

"So I beg you, brother, don't be like this again. Maybe we should assume that we never know each other. I don't want to because of my actions someone else is affected by it. Even if one day things turn out to bring us together, let's pretend not to know each other."

"After our meeting today, I don't know what will happen next. Sis Suraya loves Brother very much, she will do anything to maintain her love. For him, his brother is his future. So from now on please don't see me again",

Something suddenly hit Ahsan in the chest.

"I know that man has the right to choose, but do not forget that God has the right to determine what is right for us. Man can work but has no power to desire. I've always learned to realize that not everything one wants can be had"

"To be honest, with all that Big Brother has done for me, Big Brother who has always been in every important moment of my life keeps my mind open. Maybe it's not that hard for me to fall in love with you, Brother is too good to waste. But, again I am again repulsed by reality and I will consciously retreat."

"Sometimes going is the right choice. Not for ego but for self-esteem. All will be in due course."

"I know happiness has to be created. Be happy in many ways, but I want to achieve happiness by not ruining the happiness of others. If anyone else does that to me, let it be his business with his Lord"

"I am sure that as long as God is hope, there will be no vain doa. Everyone will be happy in time. As bad as the previous page, there will always be a next page and hopefully the graffiti we describe next is full of happiness."

"From now on let's pray for each other. Although difficult, because the most hurt do'a is to forget each other. But that's okay, I'm grateful to be given a strong heart and bones, although sometimes there are whispers I have to give up''.

Shanum revealed all of his heart to Ahsan, nothing more to cover up. Ahsan looked at Shanum without being distracted. All of Shanum's words were recorded clearly in his memory.

He felt Shanum had started to love him, but the reality was not as beautiful as expected. It was clearly seen by Ahsan's tired face Shanum. Ahsan felt pain when he remembered that all of Suraya's treatment of Shanum had happened because of it.

Ahsan took a deep breath and exhaled it slowly.

"So, what do you want me to do?" asked Ahsan with a sad look,

"Go back to Suraya, treat him well. I believe he will be better after being with Big Brother" Shanum said calmly, accompanied by a smile as if covering his wounds.

"You want me to do it? heumm?" Ahsan made sure again, he kept looking at Shanum's face.

"Heummm" Shanum simply muttered and nodded his head.

Ahsan looked deeper into Shanum, his eyes getting warmer. Something he was trying to endure ended up dripping on his cheek as well. He turned his face away, avoiding the gaze of Shanum who must have seen his tears when he fell.

"Darkl....."Ahsan let out a rough breath, he rubbed his face.

"Alright I'll do it for you. I will give Suraya a chance to get my heart back. But on one condition....." Ahsan paused his words. Shanum knitted his eyebrows together, curious about the conditions Ahsan would teach.

"The terms.you must first get married before I. As long as you are still alone I will not take a step back." Ahsan said firmly.

Shanum took a deep breath, he was not out of thought on the terms Ahsan proposed. He is confused, let alone to marry and accept a new person.His heart is still spoiled.

Ahsan was still looking at Shanum, their distance was even so close. Every time Shanum spoke, Ahsan seemed to be trying to erode the distance between them. Ahsan had always been fascinated when he saw Shanum speak. Ahsan could clearly see the look on Shanum's confused face when he applied for the condition. In his heart he smiled happily, he was sure the terms he proposed were not an easy matter for Shanum.

Shanum who felt Ahsan getting closer immediately turned his gaze slightly backwards to get away from Ahsan.

"Why?" ahsan Goda.

"It's okay, I've been better, brother, I want to go home" Shanum shifted the discussion.

Ahsan smiled faintly looking at the misbehaved Shanum, feeling funny to himself in his heart like there were flowers blooming. Ahsan was sure that Shanum had started to love her.

Their conversation ended with an agreement, Ahsan would stay away from Shanum and give Suraya a chance if Shanum was already married.

Now they were in Shanum's courtyard. How surprised Shanum was to see Akhtar standing right in front of him. He looked at Ahsan and Akhtar in turn, this kind of situation Shanum was really not expecting.

"LT....."