17. Do You Love Her?

"Oh my God, I forgot that there are still teenagers in the mosque. Let's go there again!"

Wildan patted his forehead. He forgot that there were still many teenagers who were still in the mosque. They were cleaning up leftovers and fixing the tables and chairs and the rugs that had just been used for the study.

Wildan and Khalid re-entered the mosque. They were joined by other administrators who were arranging the sound system, eating and drinking utensils, and cleaning the mosque, from sweeping to mopping. Dispose of trash in the place provided.

"Are you a newbie here?" asked a girl to Khalid as he was throwing trash in a cart parked in the yard.

"Yes."

"Can I get to know you?"

Khalid nods. he stretched out his hand to invite the girl in front of him to shake hands

"I am Sahal"

"I'm Nindy. Children of complex C. Where do you live? "

"The same with Wildan."

"Oh, right? Nice indeed."

Nindy's face glowed hearing that Khalid was staying with Wildan. Khalid who saw the twinkle in the girl's eyes became wondering. inwardly he cursed himself for being caught up in his acquaintance with Nindy, the girl, who was too aggressive for

"Why?"

"Yes, at least we can meet often when I go to the mosque."

"Should not."

"Why can? You already have a girlfriend, right? '

Khalid shook his head.

"Ustadz Ali prohibited it, right? If you are already dating, it must be decided. "

"Yes. But there is one way we can stay together. "

"What is that?"

"Married."

"Cough cough" Khalid choked on his saliva making Nindy laugh.

"You can just do it. You're not eating, why are you choking? "

"Sorry I have to come in"

"Uh, You don't love me," muttered Nindy while continuing to follow Sahal to enter the mosque.

"Bro. . . wait for me please. "

"What else?"

Khalid immediately looked around, trying to find the figure of Wildan so that he could help free him from Nindy's shackles. He was disappointed when he found Wildan sitting together with Dzi at the table near the pulpit.

"Shit," he said.

"He might say he doesn't want to date, but he prefers to be alone with her even in front of his subordinates. You hypocrite "

"Mas."

Khalid turned his head. He finds Nindy together with one of his girlfriends standing waiting for him. They stared at Khalid with awe.

"Brother, why?" asked Nindy's friend who was still stunned to see Khalid's good looks.

"None of your business."

"Uh, don't be rude, Brother. You look scary when you get angry. "

"Get away from me!"

"Yep, Nindy. You said Brother Sahal is fine. Why are you so fierce now? You must have judged it wrong, right? I hate fierce men. "Nindy's friend left Khalid and stepped out of the mosque.

Nindy who felt neglected soon followed.

Khalid immediately stepped closer to Wildan and Dzi who were still busy recording the income of donations. This time, a young woman approached them by handing over a box of donations.

"Can I help?"

Dzi looks at Khalid. She smiled then nodded.

"Yes, Please! With pleasure."

"If you allow, how about Wildan? Does he allow me too? " Khalid asked without looking at Wildan. His gaze was still loyal to the face of Dzi who was now looking down while focused on counting money.

"You always misunderstand me, don't you? Don't be angry if what you see in front of you makes you emotional. It's not necessarily the same. "

Khalid was flabbergasted. He knew Wildan understood his anger. Although new, Wildan can always read Khalid's mind. I have no idea. Maybe because he is used to being sensitive to circumstances. Unlike him, who is always indifferent to other people's lives.

"Let's go home first!" asked Wildan while holding Khalid's hand. Khalid couldn't refuse. He obeyed all Wildan's orders without words.

"You keep counting, Dzi. Later, After Isha, I will hand over the notes and the money to the treasurer. We will distribute it next week. "

"Fine, Brother. Insya Allah."

"Assalamualaikum"

"May the peace, mercy, and blessings of Allah be with you too"

Wildan and Khalid left the mosque in a hurry, making Dzi and Arini look at them with questioning looks.

"What's wrong, Sis'

Dzi shrugged her shoulders.

"I have no idea. Maybe Brother Sahal is sick. "

"His name is Mas Sahal?"

"Yes. Brother Wildan is a new person for rent. "

"Handsome"

"Ish, you always like that if you see a handsome man."

"Yes, Sis, Sorry, I made a mistake, Sis. "

"May Allah forgive you."

"Amen. You are not at all interested in Brother Sahal? It seems like he is very indifferent to his existence. "

Dzi only smiled. She didn't want to show her feelings to other people at all. It's not that she doesn't like it. She was sure that anyone who looked at Sahal would be interested. Several times she saw girls greeting and attracting Sahal's attention. Of course, she is the same. However, for Dzi, approaching a man when she is not ready for marriage is tantamount to suicide.

"Brother, why?"

"It's okay, sister. Let's continue counting. Later, we will leave it to Brother Wildan. After isya, I'm not here. I have an event at Medica Hospital."

"What program, Sis? Are you on duty at night? '

"No, just a doctor's appointment either."

"O, can't you postpone tomorrow morning?"

"The doctor is leaving tomorrow. That's why I have to meet him immediately tonight. "

"I feel good, You're still a student, but you are already working."

"I only work as a cleaning service, Sis. Not a good job. "

"It's still more valuable if the money comes from your hard work, Sis."

Dzi smiles. She confirmed Arini's opinion. very happy when we can get money from our hard work

"You want to work too?"

"Can I?'

"May also. As long as you want to be a cleaning service like me. "

"If it's in the lais there or not? "

"Wow, another part, huh? An administration section may exist. But it's not clear either. I'll try to ask doctor Willy later. "

"Jazakillah Khair before, Sis."

"Wajazakillahu Khairan, Sis."

Arini is still counting the coins collected in the cans while the Dzi holds the banknotes and separates them into one piece.

"Have you?"

"Yes, Sis. If you want to go to the Spirit, we just leave it at Brother Wildan's house, let's go! So you can go to the hospital as soon as possible and meet Doctor Willy. "

"You're so excited, little sister. But the appointment will be at half-past seven. How come I should pray maghrib first at the mosque. Just give it up later. Now we go home to take a shower and prepare for the prayer. "

"Ok, alright. Let's go home, Sis. "

"Assalamualaikum"

"Waalaikum salam warahmatullahi wabarokatuh"

Dzi and Arini immediately closed the mosque door and returned to their respective homes. Meanwhile, at Wildan's rented house, Wildan and Khalid were still sitting in the living room. They are still busy with their thoughts.

"Now please explain to me how you feel, Hal. Why are you getting mad at me when I don't feel like you've hurt your heart at all. "

Khalid looked down. He hates the current situation. He felt like a prisoner who was caught by the officers.

"I'm jealous." He said honestly. Wildan looked closely at Khalid.

"Because of Arini?"

Arini? Who is Arini? "

"The girl who was with Dzi earlier." Khalid shook his head.

"Then?'

"Dzi"

"Subhanallah. You love Dzi? '

Khalid nods. His eyes were flushed, his face was hot with shame. Never once did he feel ashamed. But in front of Wildan, he felt that way.

"Since when did you love him?"

"Since you told me to deliver noodle that afternoon."

"Ha ha ha, no wonder"

"Are you laughing at me?"

Khalid looked at Wildan with shining eyes, angry at the words of the handsome young man in front of him. Wildan smiled. He knew Khalid was sensitive.

"Not. I don't think it's strange that you fell in love with her at first sight. "

"Do you feel it too?"

"Of course. Who is the man who does not like a gentlewoman like her? "

"So what Ustadz Ali said is correct?"

"What is Ustadz Ali talking about?"

"You're the toughest rival."

Wildan sighed.

"I don't have the guts to approach her. I'm just a small merchant "

"You're the boss."

"Even if you say I'm the boss. I don't have the guts. '

"Aren't you the same?"

"You mean the same?"

"You're both good. You guys fit in. "

Wildan is silent. He was digesting what Khalid had spoken to her. Jealous Khalid says he and Dzi are compatible with each other, but he is sure Khalid is testing himself.

"You just don't know who she is."

"Who is she?"

"You have to find out for yourself. It will be happier if you find out who she is. I won't say anything about her. If you love her, you have to take care of her feelings, keep her safe and be willing to sacrifice for her happiness. "

Khalid sighed. He knew everything Wildan told him He would do even without anyone's request. He is sure that he will do whatever it takes to make his loved ones feel happy when they are close to him.

"Does that mean you say that I should let you guys be together for the sake of being happy?"

"Hah, wrong again"

"I'm not wrong. You love her and she loves you too. "

"Not. She does not love me."

"How do you know? Don't play with her feelings, Wildan."

"I know she's not ready to get married. She is still very young. Even though she is. . . "

Wildan stopped his sentence. Khalid, who was curious, immediately urged Wildan to tell the identity of the girl he loved, but Wildan did not budge.

"You find it yourself. If you fall in love with her. "