Ustad Or Alkash?
Ummi Promise to Zulfia

At around 20:00 WIB, in the hall of the boarding school, two women were sitting opposite each other in the silence of the room. Ummi was sitting gracefully, while Zulfia was sitting down on the floor.

"Sir Zulfia, let's sit on the chair. Ummi wants to talk seriously with you." (said Ummi with a sincere smile like a mother to her child)

"But Ummi..."

"Didn't you always serve Ummi with all of your body and obey all of Ummi's wishes?"

Zulfia. He never refused all requests from Ummi.

"Come on Zulfia, just sit in the chair with Ummi. It's okay, you don't have to be stiff like that Zulfia's mom.."

Ummi said as he held Zulfia's arm and immediately helped her to sit next to him. It was obvious that Zulfia was very hesitant.

How could I possibly be ordinary in front of you Ummi? You're the nanny of this boarding school. While I am only a very despicable student of yours. Of course I have to respect you, right?

Of course Zulfia could not refuse Ummi's hand to help him to sit next to Ummi. In any case, indulging in all Ummi's wishes was also Zulfia's duty. How thought.

"Well, sit on top like that. Don't hesitate. Didn't Ummi never hit you Zulfia?"

Tanya Ummi was joking. It was certainly responded by Zulfia with an amused smile. He certainly had to hold back his laughter so as not to be outraged in front of Ummi. If that happens, how do you think about Ummi later?

"Yes Ummi..." (Zulfia responded briefly)

"Do you intend to return home, Zulfia?"

"Ah certainly not Ummi. I don't have anyone there anymore."

Ummi smiled hearing the expression from Zulfa. Then he rubbed his head slowly.

"Ummi didn't mean to remind you of your parents. I mean Ummi, maybe you'll give a prayer in person at your parents' grave."

"It's okay Ummi. I'm not sad at all. If for that, let me think about Ummi."

"Alright, Miss Zulfia."

"Look, aren't you like Ummi's own son? Ummi has regarded you as Ummi's son for a long time .."

Zulfia simply responded to Ummi's words with a smile. Ummi continued his sentence.

"You are a beautiful and kind girl, Sister Zulfia. You deserve to build a family, too. Ummi as your mother, just wants her son to get the best.."

"You want Ummi to mate, right? Or do you already have your own future priest?" (again again)

How surprised Zulfia was. He did not expect Ummi to match him.

How'this? What should I tell Ummi?

Zulfia dead fleas hear the question that was thrown from Ummi. He finally shut up and looked down. Ummi smiled and immediately realized Zulfia's attitude.

"Come on Zulfia, just say it honestly. Do you have a future husband for you?"

"Not Ummi.."

"So you want Ummi to mate, right? Ummi is unlikely to drop Ummi's own son into the abyss. So Ummi will definitely find the best mate for you."

"How's Zulfia Ma'am, do you want Ummi to mate? Or do you want time to answer this question from Ummi?"

Zulfia was silent again.

"Let's just say one word, yes or no Zulfia?" (asked Ummi back)

Zulfia lowered her head deeply and slightly smiled shyly. Finally Ummi knew the answer without Zulfia saying a word. Ummi rubbed the cheeks of soft Zulfia.

"Ummi promises to try to find the best mate for you.."

That was the beginning of why Ummi was trying to match Zidan Haq with Zulfia. Apparently Ummi had promised to try to find a mate for his favorite nearby student. Ummi even often said that he had considered Zulfia as his own son. Especially after learning that his parents Zulfia had an accident that led to death several years ago. Ummi felt he needed to hold the hand of Zulfia who was often not excited in running his life. However, at the time of Zulfia's parents' accident, Zulfia was too young and Ummi was the closest to her at the time. Zulfia had indeed been in the boarding school for a long time. It was because the busyness of his parents was the reason among Zulfia to the dormitory.

"Now, you two are no longer busy father, mother. Zulfia loves you. Zulfia promised to be a good son for the sake of father and mother."

Lirih Zulfia one day when Zulfia accompanied by Ummi directly came to the funeral of his parents at the event one hundred days after his passing. Of course with unrelenting sobs. Ummi wiped away every tear Zulfia kept dripping. He understood Zulfia's feelings.

Could Ustad Zidan Haq yesterday say that the candidate is Andin Raharga? The daughter of my best friend, Kumala. If so, then should I support Zulfia's sister, my own child or support my best friend's child?

"Assynol Ummi..."

Ummi's daydreams instantly froze after sounding in his ear someone said a greeting. He opened the door immediately.

"Waalaikumsalam, Mas Lurah. Let's go inside."

Ummi invited his male santri who indeed held the title of lurah in the boarding school. Yes, of course it is the one who takes care of all the problems faced by men. Of course, before he handled all the problems of male students, he always discussed it with Ummi. Mas Lurah, a close call from Ummi. Let's say he's Ummi's right-hand man.

"Well is there anything you want to say, Mas Lurah?"

"of Ummi. This is about the male student who had run away from this boarding school yesterday. It's been calculated there are five children who left the boarding school without permission or run away."

Discussion this time between Ummi and Mas Lurah about ta'ziran or in his Indonesian ta'ziran means punishment. They both considered all the aspects that needed to be considered until they found the final discussion between the two of them.

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All eyes looked forward, the body sitting firmly without a twitch. Effective classes are underway. Andin looked down at the seat next to him that had been two weeks uninhabited.

What is the difference between me and Talita? Shouldn't I forgive Talita for her mistake? What about the future fate of Talita and the boy who had blocked my path until I fell down which in the end came out as well. Ah, yes I have to do something.

The second break has arrived. This time, he did not come to the mosque. Yes, it has been two days andin is having regular guests. He went straight to Zidan Haq's room at the school. But unfortunately, the officer said that Zidan Haq did not come to school today. How disappointed you are. He needs help from Zidan Haq.

"What are you doing hot in here, huh? You're not afraid your skin will be exposed to the sun??"

Suddenly Ziban Alkash came and lectured Andin while putting gloves on both hands. After that he forced Andin away from it. Andin did not have time to refuse because the fast motion that Ziban did was really making Andin unconscious.

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