Sweetness of my soul
Letting Go of Longing

Faizal poured out of the room, Arsha looked at Faizal's movements.

Arsha had not yet asked about the contents of the message read by Faizal.

Arsha's mind was clearly mixed, there were many questions in her heart.

Arsha tried to chase Faizal or just follow from behind, but Arsha's step was far behind and Faizal was no longer visible.

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Aulia took the time to stop by the market, just buy breakfast for herself and Umi and Abinya.

It is still recorded that Aulia remembered what became the favorite food of Umi and Abinya.

After finishing paying Aulia back to the car to continue the journey with plastic carrying the food she ordered earlier.

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Faizal went to Kyai Abas pendopo, then checked the situation there without entering the pendopo.

While Arsha was still persistent in finding Faizal, until at the rear end Arsha again close his body to the tree where he monitored Aulia earlier after dawn.

At the sight Faizal was in front of the pendopo was watching the situation around

" safe.... " Faizal said softly, he did not know the whereabouts of Arsha who was scouting.

Faizal locked the main door of the pendopo, casually and then left the area, again Arsha could only pay attention from afar.

Arsha followed Faizal from behind, settling down so as not to be caught by Faizal.

It turned out that Faizal was walking to his room, as if he was about to clean up because after dawn he went back to sleep.

Arsha did not follow him, Arsha stopped a little distance from Faizal's room porch, he did not leave but waited until Faizal went out of the room again.

While waiting, Arsha recalled what he had gone through so early.

Arsha smiled, and Arsha smiled as her daydreams led to Aulia.

Arsha scrunched her face as she recalled Faizal's awkwardness.

Not long after the door of Faizal's room opened and Faizal emerged from behind the door, he was neat and ready to take care of the boarding house.

Arsha still peeking from a distance, " Actually, Mas Faizal is handsome too, unfortunately his style likes to look so good he lost to his style "Gurau Arsha in the heart.

Arsha began to appear and walked closer to Faizal as if he had just come to look for Faizal.

" Assalamu'alaikum Mas's.... " Sapa Arsha, Faizal smiled.

" Wa'alaikums.... " Answer Faizal.

Arsha now stood right in front of Faizal, they looked at each other.

" Mum, it's so cool "Tanya Arsha teases, Faizal blushes in shame.

" A hell time?! " Faizal as if punching Arsha's stomach.

" Yes when I lied "Arsha gave a reassuring look.

" Where are you going? " Ary asked again.

" Yes, go to the administration office "Faizal replied, Asha nodded.

" Tumben is very neat.…. " Arsha further teases.

" Ah have you not seduced me Arsha "Faizal put his foot on the path that Faizal followed, this time not hiding.

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A car stopped in the yard of Kyai Abas house, Umi Tinah who heard there was a car coming immediately outside.

" Whose car is that? " Tanya Umi Tinah.

Aulia got out of the car with a big smile, "Oh my God... Masha Allah Aulia!!! " Umi Tinah did not expect the arrival of her daughter.

Umi Tinah's eyes glazed over, her hands slumped forward like they were about to hug her daughter, her path accelerated.

Aulia approached Uminya, not forgetting Aulia salim and hugged Uminya.

Umi Tinah hugged tightly while crying, "Why just came home? " Tanya Umi Tinah.

Aulia did not answer not crying either, her eyes looked at the door of her house that opened so she could see the living room of her house.

After the hug came off, Umi Tinah kissed Aulia, like she was about to let go of a deep longing.

" Come on in! " Pinta Umi Tinah while holding Aulia's hand invited her in.

Aulia followed his Uminya's will, although a bit slow but still he stepped his feet.

" Abi must be very happy to see you coming Nduk ... " Umi Tinah smiled, Aulia smiled as well.

" Umi, this is Aulia bringing food for us to eat with "Aulia said while thrusting the plastic she brought.

" What is this? " Umi Tinah took the plastic and saw what it contained.

" Well asem-asem! " Umi Tinah looked at Aulia happily.

" You still remember our favorite food, Abi must have eaten a lot and will soon recover "Umi Tinah stroked Aulia's hand, Aulia was shocked to hear Uminya's words.

Umi Tinah headed for the kitchen to prepare the food, while Aulia remained silent alone.

His mind was fixed on Abinya Kyai Abas, "Abi is sick? " She asked in her heart, her eyes began to glaze over.

Aulia got up from her seat and walked to Kyai Abas' room, but she did not meet him.

Aulia then tried to remember for a moment where Abinya would rest.

Her eyes looked at the door of her room, near her, then opened it slowly a little peek Aulia saw the state of her room.

Aulia's gaze was fixed on her bed, where she saw Abinya lying.

" Abi.... " Call Aulia in your heart, as if you could not bear to look at her Abinya from a distance.

" go inside! " The command of Umi Tinah on Aulia from behind, Aulia was a little surprised to hear the voice of Umi Tinah.

" Come in Nduk, meet Abimu "The Commandment of Umi Tinah again.

" Abi misses you so much "Common Umi Tinah smiled, then went to the kitchen again.

Aulia took a deep breath and exhaled back.

After bracing herself and wiping away her tears Aulia entered her room, the path was slow so as not to wake her Abinya's sleep.

Aulia stood beside her bed, noticing Abinya's face that looked limp but glowing.

With a chair near the bed and Aulia beside the bed, Aulia's hand began to hold Kyai Abas' hand, Abinya.

" Ashalamu'alaikum Abi... " Say Alma held back a cry while kissing Kyai Abas' hand.

Kyai Abas awoke from his sleep, his eyes opened slowly, conscious of his hand being held by someone so he found out who had crucified him.

His view turned to the right, " Wa'alaikumssalam warahmatulli wabarakatuh " Reply Kyai Abas lirih.

Aulia was shocked to hear the voice of Kyai Abas answering his greetings, her forehead which was still attached to Abinya's hand now began to be raised.

His gaze was fixed on Kyai Abas, he saw Kyai Abas smiling, Aulia returning Kyai Abas' smile.

" Thank God Abi.... Abi had woken up "Aulia cried while giving thanks, Kyai Abas smiled as he rubbed Aulia's head.

" When did you come Nduk? " Kyai Abas looked at his daughter affectionately.

" Just Abi ... Abi why didn't you tell Aulia? " Task Aulia.

Kyai Abas restrained himself, he woke up aided by Aulia and sat down on a pillow.

" No, Abi also now Abi is healed" replied Kyai Abas laughing.

" Yes Abi is also serious Nduk.... " Kyai Abas persuaded Aulia.

" How many days has Bi been? " Aulia asked again.

" About four days" answered Kyai Abas briefly.

" Abi was actually healed, it's just still limp but after you came Abi thought Abi had recovered properly "Kyai Abas looked at Aulia deeply.

Aulia hugged her Abinya, Kyai Abas welcomed her letting go of the longing that had been deeply harbored.

Umi Tinah entered Aulia's room, seeing the sight of Kyai Abas and Aulia made her shed tears.

" Thank God.... Thank you God little by little You have softened the hard heart of my daughter "Umi Tinah said softly.

Umi Tinah approached Aulia and Kyai Abas who were joking, "Abi did not want to move from your room Nduk.... " His speech made Aulia and Kyai Abas aware of the existence of Umi Tinah.

Aulia chuckled, while Kyai Abas answered nothing but glanced at Umi Tinah.

" Now that has a room has returned Bi, so it would be nice for Abi to go back to Abi's room only "Umi Tinah gave advice, her speech is a bit off.

Aulia looked at her two parents, her sweet smile never separated from her lips saw the affection of Umi and Abinya.

" Yes-yes Mi... Abi returned to the room "Abi said resignedly in a tone like the accused.

The atmosphere of Aulia's room became warm filled with the jokes and laughter of Kyai Abas' family.

" Look, O God, You always protect my parents and give them health, thank God "Thank God Aulia in the heart.

" Then now we eat first "Umi Tinah's proposal, which was approved by Kyai Abas and answered a nod by Aulia.

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Arsha and Faizal walked along several porches and arrived in front of the management room.

Faizal turned his head towards Arsha, Arshapun turned towards Faizal and finally they met a look, then smiled and threw away their faces.

" Arsha, what did you want to see me? " Tanya Faizal.

" Oh yeah I almost forgot Mas "Elect plain Arsha said.

" This is Mas, I want to ask you about Kyai Abas "Arsha gave the answer to Faizal's question earlier.

" What happened to Kyai Abas? " Tanya Faizal.

" Kyai Abas how is he? " Arsha asked thoughtfully.

" Aren't you seeing him yesterday? " Faizal asked again.

" yes.... Just how is he today? " Arsha turned his eyes, Faizal watched Arsha.

" Tumben do you care about Kyai Abas? " Don't answer Faizal instead turned to ask.

" I always care Mas, only I'm covering it "Arsha's a bit mocked.

" Wuih is so arrogant huh this kid... " Ejek Faizal's.

" It had been four days Lho Mas Kyai Abas was sick and could not come to the boarding school "Arsha began to talk seriously, Faizal watched closely.

" Kyai Abas job how to try? How's this cottage business, Mas? Who replaced his job??? " Arsha gave a lot of questions, Faizal was still listening.

" I'm going to Kyai Abas' house again "Arsha is talking while glancing at Faizal, this time Faizal is surprised to hear Arsha's words.

" Eh don't... Don't go there! " Faizal prevents.

" Why Mas? " Arsha wants to know, her hands are crossed.

" No, it's okay I think let me just go there "Faizal gives another idea, Arsha looks at Faizal with a question mark.

" But instead of Mas have to take care of the boarding school, huh? " Tanya Arsha investigates.

" Ayeah, it's only for a moment, you don't see that I've been dressed neatly like this? " Faizal asked Arsha.

" What's the connection? haha " Arsha laughs.

" Obviously there, this is a sign that I am ready to visit Kyai Abas "Faizal gave an explanation, Arsha was silent for a moment.

" What's going on? Why is it so nice to meet Kyai Abas? Don't you usually just dress normally? Is it because there is Aulia in the house of Kyai Abas? " There are so many questions in Arsha's heart.

Arsha's attitude and outlook are still ordinary as if they know nothing.

" Is there really an event where Mas is there until Mas Faizal has to dress up neatly like this? " Arsha seduces Faizal.

Faizal misbehaved, he did not answer Arsha's questions, he was afraid of mispronouncing Aulia's whereabouts.

" It's already noon I want to finish my task so that I can immediately visit Kyai Abas "Tukas Faizal.

Faizal began to step on his feet and left Arsha, while Arsha still stood in his place, counting Faizal's footsteps.

" One, Two.... " The Voice of Arsha Lirih.

" Aulia is beautiful, is she?! " Arsha's voice was loud, just counting Faizal's third footstep.

Faizal who heard Arsha's question stopped his steps, his eyes opened wide and then turned his body.

Arsha walked up to Faizal who was now facing him.

" How did you know? " Tanya Faizal quietly in a low tone.

" I'm just asking "An Arsha answered briefly.

Faizal looked at Arsha sharply, "You saw his arrival? "

Arsha smiled, "I don't know about that, who wants me to know if Aulia is beautiful? " ask.

" Yes of course very pretty "Faizal answered a bit tense, Arsha smiled.

" But I came to Kyai Abas' house not because of Aulia's whereabouts, but because I wanted to see Kyai "Faizal explained.

" I have not previously discussed the arrival or existence of Aulia, Mas "Arsha answered with complete calm.

Arsha's smile was always expanding, her hands behind her clenched.

" But Mas Faizal always talked about his arrival and his whereabouts, didn't that mean that he had come? " Arsha gave a very surprising question to Faizal.

" It is up to your way of thinking "Faizal is at a loss for words, his gaze begins to weaken.

" If Mas Faizal will come to visit Kyai Abas say hello to him " Arsha said while patting Faizal's shoulder.

Arsha entered the management room while Faizal was still standing in his place.

" So that's why Mas Faizal always followed me, starting from lying to me about Aulia's arrival, staying in my room, to always follow me wherever I went "Arsha thought hard while sitting in his chair.

" But the power of God is above all things, Qodarullah by the permission of Allah I can see him "Arsha smiled.

" But why am I being treated like this by Mas Faizal? Why not with the others? " Arya is still wondering.

Faizal entered the management room, his eyes were accidentally exchanged with Arsha.

Arsha began to smile and was replied to a smile by Faizal even though it was a little awkward.

" Anyway I have to go to Kyai Abas' house today, have to!!! " Faizal's determination in the heart.

Nurul enters the room, Nurul is the administrative person of the boarding school, his body is not tall but a little fat.

Nurul's face was so moody "Assalamu'alaikum.... " Nurul said hello.

" Wa'alaikum salam "Serempak the whole room answered the greeting.

" What is Nurul why is your face like that? " Tanya Faizal but got no answer.

Nurul approached Arsha "Please leave this for Kyai Abas yes "Pinta Nurul whispered a bit by thrusting an envelope under the table so as not to be caught with others.

Arsha received the envelope, Faizal watched their movements.