You & Dusk
A Beginning

(Flashback Part)

I still can't believe Ivan's two weeks of spiritual experience convinced him of what he had to do right now.

Perhaps the woman was only a trigger for Ivan to be interested in learning Islam, when he finally began to study. He discovered what he called the truth of the world and now he does not want to waste the opportunity to engage in the truth that has penetrated into his mind.

The next day after he explained to me at length about his learning. On campus, after school hours, I called Sabri. Sabri is a friend of mine who might be able to help Ivan get his wish channeled.

Sabri is one of my class friends who are currently members of the LDK or the campus da'wah institution. It can be said that he is Uztads in my army. Sabri is currently at the Masjid Kampus, where all members of the ordinary Campus Da'wah Institution are located. Of course the right thing to remember Ivan can also learn a lot to them.

"uh.. Next week it's mid-semester exam already." muttered Adi who came out of class.

"most in love doang duty." continued Wahid.

"eat yuk, laper." Gina.

"i picked up Ica first yeah." Ilham.

"whispers.. Siamaps. I think there is a kasmaran." said Adi.

"well, in the usual place." Wahid said it signaled that they were going to the subscription cafeteria.

"now so you so add deket yah same Ica ." Said Gina who looked lethargic to Ilham.

"Why Gin, how is that so?" ask Ilham.

"no papa, there's Ica's thumb." replied Gina.

"it's important he's not upset anymore. I've picked up there kasian will wait." continued Wahid.

"oklah." sahut Ilham went away.

"e guys. I have a bad business too." I said.

"there's the same thing Ivan. Entar I'm following."

I went to the Faculty of Economics to see Ivan and then we went to the Campus Mosque. Since the distance between our Faculty to the campus mosque was quite far, I ended up riding my motorcycle.

After arriving around the courtyard of the mosque I contacted Sabri. He was out of the mosque shortly.

I introduced Ivan to him and explained a little about Ivan wanting to convert. Sabri gladly accepted and invited Ivan into the mosque.

While I for not wanting to interfere chose a goodbye and I leave it all to Sabri. Ivan prevented me but I reasoned that there was some important business he finally let me go.

The two of them were seen walking while talking and eventually entered the mosque. I decided to go back to my other friends. When I turned around I met him. "Arman." said.

"e, Al e, sorry Fina, yes Fina." I said her name was a little gago.

"Fina?" Naya said that she was nearby.

"Nay." Alfy is seen giving a sign to Naya who is suddenly upset for no reason.

"what are you doing here?" ask Alfy.

"there's a little business but it's done. Sorry I was in a hurry. Assalamualaikum." I said leaving them both.

"waalaikumsalam." he replied.

As I moved away I stopped for a moment and looked. I saw Alfy walking into the mosque. For the first time I avoided eye contact with her, I did not lift my face at all when talking to her.

I decided, this is the first step so that I can forget my hope with him, I do not deserve a sholeha woman like Alfy.

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