The Three Chosen
113. Father's Advice
Hanako, Iyaz and Izar seem to laugh happily because they have time together before Iyaz leaves to continue his study abroad.
Iyaz did get a scholarship from Al Azhar University of Egypt for his achievements in pesantren so far. Iyaz
negotiating this with his parents who fully supported whatever decision Iyaz made.
“ Do I have to go Well...?” tanya Iyaz while enjoying dinner at the dinner table with her family.
“ Why, You are hesitant.?” ask Faiq.
“ I feel will be away from family and it's not good. Six years in the pesantren which is only an hour and a half
from home aja make me miss let alone have to be far from the distance of other countries rich gini. Definitely will add kangen and difficult to go home later.” said Iyaz sadu.
“ Ck, ck, ck. What the hell is Yaz, just go. Why think that rich. We're not going anywhere either. It is good to study abroad. Not everyone gets a rich golden opportunity you can study at Al Azhar you know Yaz, let alone get a scholarship directly from there. You do not want to benefit from this opportunity as much as possible. Many people have to test this and that in order to get in there, you will just go in. Don't be a kufur scrumptious deh Yaz.” said Izar ketus.
“ Ssttt.., Izar. Don't talk about it dong Nak..,” Lerai Shera while rubbing Izar's back gently.
“ Abis ngeselin really Bun. The reason is not very reasonable, it is not clear..,” said Izar annoyed.
“ If you are confused, it is better to pray istikhoroh yes Son, ask for guidance with God. We're all here indeed
supporting you to go to Egypt, but we don't know if that's the best thing for you. Because what is good according to man is not necessarily the best according to Allah, but if according to Allah it is the best, Allah will surely give you the ease and strength of determination to leave.
Iyaz and Izar stared at each other for a moment then looked at their father while nodding.
“ Your father is right, you better ask God directly. Opa and Oma support whatever your decision will be.”, said Farah-native Erik.
“ If I'm a Yes, I'll go Opa. That means I appreciate the efforts and relations of Ustadz Hamzah who has a good relationship with Al Azhar campus so far. These few years only Iyaz who can leave because the value of Iyaz is very high. Some people used to go there, but a few years ago. Hence Ustadz Hamzah wishes Iyaz would leave this time.
“ Gapapa Nak, Iyaz still have time to decide that. Remember, do not feel burdened when living it later because it is not good. If you leave, it means you leave because you feel that you really need that knowledge for you and the benefit of the people. So you can enjoy your studies later. If you leave just because you want to meet the demands of your teachers and family, you better not go. You will be tormented later especially you are in the land of people and far from family. I don't want you to be a garbage student on your return from Egypt later.” Faiq said as he sipped his coffee.
Faiq's words made Iyaz flinch, but a moment later he smiled and nodded. He was happy that his father spoke to him at the time. Iyaz promised inwardly to follow his father's advice before leaving for Egypt.
“ What Dad is not ashamed if I did not go to Egypt when it was clearly announced yesterday in front of the public if I would accept the scholarship and leave for Egypt.?” ask Iyaz carefully.
“ Why you should be ashamed. You can still study at your home campus. There are also many domestic campuses recommended. I'm ashamed that you committed a crime. Cancel departing to Al azhar is not a crime.” Faiq said casually.
“ So gapapa Yah..?” ask Iyaz again.
“ Insya Allah gapapa. But before you go to college in the country, it's good for you to pray istikhoroh so you can be sure son..,” said Faiq with a smile.
“ Both Nak...,” sahut Faiq quiet.
Erik and Farah stared at each other for a moment then nodded. They were happy to see Faiq's interaction with his children. Even as the head of the Faiq family could have forced his will, but Faiq chose to be wise by not forcing Iyaz to leave if it was not in accordance with his heart's wishes.
Shera was amazed by her husband's attitude. If outside there the father will force the child to go to meet the invitation of the famous campus with the reason to raise the degree of family and so on, but Faiq instead behaved the opposite.
“ Why worry rich dad like Bun, just realized if your husband is handsome..?” faiq asked teasing Shera who was looking at him intensely.
“ What the heck You Well, geer aja..,” said Shera shyly.
Shera's reply made everyone who was there laugh. The atmosphere of the dining room that was originally tense was slowly melting. Hanako who had been silent since just now listened to Faiq talk with the twins also laughed. Hanako is happy because it can exist in the midst of a democratic family and not rigid with family rules.
“ Very Good You Yaz. Can discuss at length with Papa without feeling depressed. Very different from Me..,” chirped Hanako to make everyone look at her.
“ Your Dad is not so rich Ci..?” farah asked as she rubbed her mouth with a tissue.
“ Father is firmly inclined to stiff Oma. When I go to college in Jogja, I can't. Though I have made an agreement with a friend I made a lecture together in Jogja first..,” Hanako said.
“ Your father is not a stiff boy. Your father cares and loves you. Maybe your father thought it would be hard to help you if you stayed away from here. Especially if you again face the interference of astral beings. If here there will be Papa, Opa Fatur, Iyaz and Izar who will be ready to help you when.
“ You are the only granddaughter of Oma. Oma don't want to dong if you're all right. Maybe your father is the one Oma Gasak first.” joked Farah.
“ Right Ma. Before your Father died, Father and Mother You are also here to make a discussion. After hearing input from Oma, Opa and Papa, your father made a decision deh..,” Shera explained.
“ Oh, so it's a mutual decision..?” hanako asked as she looked at everyone alternately.
“ Yes...,” said Erik, Farah, Faiq and Shera together to make Hanako smile.
“ Therefore do not need to complain mulu Ci. Just live your destiny that can not go anywhere.” said Izar while blinking his eyes.
“ Who says I can't go anywhere. You just wait until later when I finish graduation and get a job that is OK. I will prove if I can be independent and rich You guys.” Hanako said while melengos.
“ Was the debate. What if We go for a walk to fill our vacation time...?” ask Iyaz.
“ Agree..!” sahut Hanako and Izar together.
The three began to talk about their exciting vacation. Erik, Farah, Faiq and Shera only shook their heads as they watched the three's fickle behavior. Arguing, quarreling, enemies, then in an instant getting along and laughing together as if nothing had ever happened.
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