The Three Chosen
62. Make sense
Faiq drove Iyaz and Izar back to the pesantren on the eve of the Maghrib. On the way Iyaz and Izar look anxious and it makes Hanako confused.
“ Why your faces are so rich. Ugly tau..,” grumbled Hanako.
“ Ck, what the heck Ci..,” Izar said while clucking.
“ If I think again who the real killer Desiree is Ci. Kasian Bu Siti was wrongly rich. Though clearly he is not the culprit..,” said Iyaz.
“ That I know too. But we still need to conduct an investigation and that's not our authority. That's the land of the police. Is it Pa...?” hanako asked as she looked at Faiq who was driving.
“ Right Ci...,” fast Faiq.
“ Continue how do We help Bu Siti dong Yah..?” tanya Iyaz curious.
“ God willing Dad will ask his father Cici first. Because Cici's father is a cop, maybe we can have a way to know where the case is. All you know what the culprit has been arrested or not..,” said Faiq.
“ This problem will be taken care of with Dad. You guys just calm down and focus on learning.”, Shera added.
“ But We also want to know the continuation of this case Bun..,” deny Izar.
“ What Mother said is true. You guys focus on studying and this is going to be Dad's business with Cici's father. Insha Allah I will stop by and invite you later if it is already the stage of solving this case. While the process will be the same Father's business as the police, yes, Children.” said Faiq gave understanding to his two children.
“ I was also invited Pa...?” ask Hanako in doubt.
“ God willing if you still want to come..,” said Faiq while staring Hanako through the rearview mirror.
“ I want to join Pa...” Hanako said enthusiastically to make Faiq and Shera laugh.
The car entered the pesantren area. All down to deliver Iyaz and Izar. Then they go to the teacher's office to report if Iyaz and Izar have returned to the boarding school. It was when they accidentally met with Ustadz Hamzah who happened to be preparing to enter the mosque to lead congregational prayers.
“ Assalamualaikum Ustadz..,” greet Faiq and his family together.
“ Wa alaikumsalam Mas Faiq, Ms. Shera and the Children..,” say ustadz Hamzah with a smile.
“ How is Mr. Ustadz..?” faiq asked while kissing the back of Ustadz Hamzah's hand followed by Iyaz and Izar.
“ Thank God I'm fine. May We all always be in the protection of Allah Swt..,” sahut ustadz Hamzah.
“ Aamiin ya Robbal’alamin..,” said Faiq and his family.
“ Sorry We just got this hour, there was a little problem earlier on the road Mr. Ustadz...,” said Faiq.
“ Gapapa. There is still ten minutes left before the gate is closed.” sahut ustadz Hamzah while glancing at the clock on his wrist.
“ That you are quickly ready for congregational prayer Yes Children..,” said Faiq while staring at the twins.
“ Ready Well...,” say Iyaz and Izar while running towards mess santri.
Seeing the behavior of Iyaz and Izar made Shera and Hanako laugh. Iyaz and Izar also laughed. They turned their bodies then waved their hands before entering the mess santri area.
After Faiq, Shera and Hanako went to the ablution to prepare for the Maghrib prayer. When entering the mosque Faiq was greeted by Ustadz Hamzah who immediately asked what Faiq and his small family had experienced earlier.
“ What's the problem..?” ask ustadz Hamzah.
Faiq also briefly told what he and his family had experienced earlier. Ustadz Hamzah listened carefully. Their discussion had to stop because the muezzin proclaimed the Maghrib Adhan. Then the two also joined with the santri to perform Maghrib prayer congregation.
Afterwards ustadz Hamzah invited Faiq to pull out of the mosque to continue their conversation
stopped earlier.
“ So yes Ustadz....,” says Faiq while frowning.
“ That's my opinion. Should be careful because this problem also involves a large person in the area.” message ustadz Hamzah.
“ Thanks Ustadz. That's why I say goodbye..” said Faiq while kissing the back of Ustadz Hamzah's hand.
“ Titip the twins yes Mr. Ustadz. Jewer aja his ears if they are naughty.” said Shera while cupping his palms in front of the chest.
“ It's hard to admit it's Sister Shera. The two of them had almost never made a fatal mistake all along. Just a small mistake and it was already a sanction from the pesantren..,” sahut ustadz Hamzah while scratching his head that does not itch to make Faiq, Shera and Hanako laugh to see it.
“ We excuse Mr. Ustadz, Assalamualaikum..,” Faiq said before getting in the car.
“ Wa alaikumsalam.., be careful yes..,” message ustadz Hamzah.
“ God willing, thanks Ustadz...,” said Faiq while waving his hand.
Ustadz Hamzah smiled as he stared at the departure of Faiq and his family. He glanced at the ghost of Amsir who was also standing beside him while staring in the same direction as him.
“ You are still craving Sir..?” ask ustadz Hamzah.
The ghost of Amsir answered the question of Ustadz Hamzah by shaking his shoulder. Ever since the ghost of Amsir saw
Faiq was accompanied by Dayang, since then the ghost of Amsir always avoid Faiq. Apparently Amsir's ghost is disappointed that Faiq prefers another ghost to be a supernatural companion other than himself.
“ That's not what Faiq wants Sir. Dayang who maksa with Faiq. We both know if Faiq is not the type of person who likes to take advantage of the situation. Anyway if you follow Faiq also will not be good for you and Faiq..,” said ustadz Hamzah.
“ Ga good why is it..?” ask ghost Amsir curious.
“ You can not be far from this boarding school, while Faiq lives far away in Jakarta there. It is not that the supernatural companion should always be there and ready to help if needed. How do you help Faiq if you are far from him. Even if you can help it will be difficult because it can only help with whispers without real action.” said ustadz Hamzah explained.
Amsir's ghost looked pensive for a moment after hearing Ustadz Hamzah's explanation. It seems that the ghost of Amsir realized that he had been selfish. This can be understood because Amsir died in adolescence and that means the way of thinking of the ghost of Amsir was sometimes in accordance with his age when he died first.
Amsir's ghost smiled and looked at Ustadz Hamzah shyly.
“ What does my attitude sucks Hamzah.?” ask the ghost of Amsir.
“ Occasionally...,” sahut ustadz Hamzah fast.
“ I'm sorry..,” said ghost Amsir shrivelled.
“ Should You Apologize to Faiq is not the same to Me. Kan he who you have been disappointed.” sahut ustadz Hamzah while turning his body and stepping into the pesantren.
“ Yes I know. But you can help me. Tell Faiq if I apologize for misunderstanding him.”, said the ghost of Amsir as he floated next to Ustadz Hamzah.
“ How, Faiq aja has returned home daritadi..,” sahut ustadz Hamzah pretended to be confused.
“ You can call him Hamzaaahhh...!” said the ghost of Amsir was anxious as he shouted in the ear of Ustadz Hamzah.
“ Yes, yes. Don't yell also dong, my ears can be deaf later..,” sahut ustadz Hamzah while looking upset at the ghost of Amsir.
“ Bodo very...” said ghost Amsir while drifting away.
Ustadz Hamzah seemed to laugh a little at the attitude of the ghost of Amsir who was upset. In the heart of ustadz Hamzah felt relieved because it had managed to give understanding to the ghost of Amsir. And that means he has managed to reconcile Faiq's relationship with the ghost of Amsir.
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