You & Dusk
Restu Fighters

(Flashback)

6 Months ago.

Today is Sunday, a good day to visit his home. I'm ashamed, my breathing is heavy and the sweat that comes out continuously is a sign of how nervous I am today to meet his father.

It's been a month since I was confused by Alfy's statement and this month I'm trying to find answers to that confusion through religion. The result is clear, that if I love her then I must act.

During that month I never once met Alfy, what else told her that today I was going to her house. The address of the house I know from Naya's best friend.

Since it's a holiday today, then I hope his father is not going anywhere. Just think about it I was not strong what else met him directly.

What am I gonna say to her dad, what if she turns me down or what if... I kept on being so prejudiced that it made me want to undo my intentions. My mind kept thinking bad things until I got right in front of Alfy's house.

Still confused whether I should go in or not. "awake, already in front of the house." murmured in my heart.

Saying bismillah, I got off the bike and went into the yard of Alfy's house. I saw the door was closed even though the fence of the house was open.Until on the porch of the house I also knocked on the door and said hello.

I knocked three times but I haven't heard the answer from the homeowner. Maybe they are out, I thought.

Shortly after, the door opened. Along with the door. The wind also rhymed strangely. I'm nervous, so nervous.

"waalaikumsalam warahmatullahi wabarakatuh" said a middle-aged woman.

The woman looked at me, I saw she was thinking because she had never seen me before.

"excuse me ma'am, is this Fina's house?" my many.

"Fina? Oh yes Mas. That's my son. What business is it?" his reply.

"gini ma'am, introduce my name Arman. I'm a friend of Fina's college, I happen to have something to talk about with Fina's Mom and Dad." I explained.

"who is Umi?" ask a middle-aged man from inside the house.

"this is Abi, said his friend our son." replied Alfy's mother.

That guy came out to me. The moment of nervousness that made my hands and feet tremble disappeared the moment I saw Alfy's father.

"loh.. You're.." he pointed at me.

"Sir Uztads." I said quite surprised to see him.

"what business bro, my God" he said, holding my shoulder.

Alfy's father was none other than Uztads Mansur whom I accidentally met on the street. First met when his motorcycle tyre was leaking , the second time in the supermarket in front of the hospital and the third time we met was in a mosque and I had asked him about love of different religions at that time with the situation I'm in right now.

I was also invited in by him. With his style of speech and funny character makes me calm and not depressed. "so how.. What's this bro, why are you suddenly playing at home?" said it.

"yes Uztads, I honestly don't know this is Uztads' house. Didn't expect me." I still can't believe it.

"i also did not expect to see you again, in my house again" he said a little laugh.

In between our conversation, Alfy's mother who had entered the kitchen, returned to the living room with drinks and some snacks.

"please son." he said.

"thank you, ma'am."

"so bro.. You're Fina's friend anyway?" ask Mr. Uztads.

"yes Uztads. Coincidentally sata his college friend."

"continue Umi said earlier, you want to meet me. What's up?"

"yes Uztads.. I came here with a very good intention and purpose." I said.

"uh.. I don't feel this good." guyon mr. Uztads.

"so.. e me. come here want me.. M.. Mela."

"apply." continued Mr. Uztads.

"yes that means it. Hehe."

The atmosphere that was fine became quite tense, Mr. Uztads who looked relaxed looked at me with a sharp gaze. Replying to His eyes I also tried hard so that He was sure that I was serious. Sweat was pouring out profusely and I was nervous for mercy in front of Alfy's father.

"Abi.." said Alfy's mother.

Alfy's father held the hand of his wife who looked worried about my confession in front of them both.

"quiet Umi, we heard this young man first. Said Mr. Uztads.

"so young man, how serious are you with that speech." continued Mr. Uztads.

The difference in his speech is quite visible, now I can not look relaxed in front of him.

I tried to suppress my nervousness by taking a deep breath and began to talk at length over the seriousness of my asking for His son.

I explained one by one the reason I asked for it. I explained to him my admiration for his daughter. And that her daughter made me start to get to know more about my religion and changed my life over the course of this month.

He seemed serious about listening to the reason I asked his son. Even occasionally he laughed lightly hearing my admiration for his son. "You are just a young man. Do you have a job now? It's good to play with other people's children." guyon Mr. Uztads.

"i'm sure Mr. Uztads, there is always a way if the road is good. God willing." I said very sure.

"son.. Why are you so sure? You're so young, you're still in college?" Said Alfy's mother.

In the midst of our serious conversation, there was a sound of steps from outside the living room of this house. "assalamualaikum" he said as he entered the house.

"waalaikumsalam warahmatullahi wabarakatuh." reply Alfy's mother.

As soon as he walked into the house and saw me sitting in the living room of his house, he was shocked. "so." he said.

Who else came if not the woman I currently want to bet on. Looks like Alfy just got back from the market looking at the groceries he was holding together with his cousin's Puput.

"hai Fy." I said awkwardly.

"Arman, what are you doing in my house?" ask her while approaching her father and mother.

"so this friend of yours, came to the house early in the morning he said he wanted to propose to you." Said Mr. Uztads.

"uhuh?"

"cie.. There's something in kabulin nih prayer" prank Puput.

Looks like Alfy needs some time to digest what's going on right now. Because I see he's confused and still can't believe what he heard from his father.

"iya Fy's.. It's true what your father said. Like you said back then, if I really love you told me to see your father. And now I prove it." I said firmly.

Hearing me say that, her expression suddenly changed. He turned towards Puput as if he couldn't believe what I told him. His eyes began to sparkle and revealed a happy aura. Unable to bear it, she finally hugged her mother while hiding her shy face to me.

"don't be happy you were.. Abi won't necessarily accept." Guyon's father.

Although it sounded joking but the atmosphere for a moment changed back to tense. "it seems I don't have to ask my son, just look at it has been discovered." said Alfy's father.

"i have no problem, have you spoken at length. We have also met and of course the meeting brought a positive impression." continued his father.

"Abi.." said Alfy glanced at his father.

"of course I will accept your good intentions" said Alfy's father.

Hearing that, of course, I was happy, the nervousness that had made my palm cold back to its original temperature. Alfy also looks happy to hear the words of his father, Puput who had listened earlier came closer to Alfy and hugged while congratulating him.

Today.. Beautiful day, I thought the things I once thought were impossible would come true.

"ets ets's.. Hold still. Before that, there are conditions." said Alfy's father.

Not done yet, it looks like Alfy's father hasn't fully given me the green light to edit his son.

"i certainly want the best for my son, I don't really care about your job or your family background. But what I'm dealing with now is your religion." said Alfy's father.

Hearing that, I was not surprised. Given the background of Alfy's family whose father is a Uztads would want his son to get a knowledgeable life partner.

"now I ask, memorize how many Qur'an Juz?" ask Dad.

Once hesitated to answer, but it is better to be honest now. "i only memorized a few suras in Juz 30 Uztads." I said.

"that's.. Ok lah. I will not give you my blessing until you can memorize the Qur'an 10 Juz. What do you think?"

"if that is the condition given, God willing I am ready Uztads. Whatever I do, for Alfy's sake." I replied straightforwardly.

Hearing that Alfy blushed in shame and Puput unceasingly seduced Alfy because of his attitude that looks wrong.

"i give you a month? How's it? Not capable?" ask Alfy's father.

"Abi.. Not everyone can easily memorize the Qur'an. Arman could have taken more time." Said Alfy defending me.

"Fy.. God willing I am ready. Your father wants what's best for you, I realize I don't deserve it now. But I assure you now, you are a woman worth fighting for. I will fight for it, what else your father gave you is also good for me." I said.

Once again, I saw Alfy's face blushing with embarrassment and his gaze was sharp towards me as if receiving seriousness to propose to her.

"well okay.. I'll be waiting for you in this house next month." said his father.

"God willing Uztads."

It seems like I still have to fight for my blessing, but that's okay because the important thing is that his father already knows my good intentions and Alfy already knows that I'm really serious about loving him.

After talking, I went home to them. I came out of Alfy's house with a feeling of relief mixed with pleasure. Maybe today is the best day I've ever been through. When he passed the fence of Alfy's house, he suddenly came out of the house and approached me.

"Somali.."

I turned around and saw Alfy approaching, "iya Fy."

"thank you" he said.

"thank you for what?" many wonder.

"thank you for meeting my brother" he said, embarrassed.

"ohs.. Say thank you after we're legally married." I said seduce.

Again.. He's misbehaving. Right in front of me, I couldn't stand being around him. Seeing him act like that got me motivated. Let alone 10 Juz, 30 Juz I will memorize for him.

"then I say yes. Assalamualaikum.."

"waalaikumsalam warahmatullahi wabarakatuh." The reply.

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