I'm a Qualified Old Virgin
The Syifa

Two and a half years on, Syifa has graduated from the boarding school. Syifa packed her things and went home. Something was different this time, because Syifa was wearing a cover on her face. She started wearing a niqob.

"Assalamu'alaikum" he cried as he reached his doorstep

"Wa'alaikumussalam!" sounds good from within. Rosa immediately left the kitchen and walked forward.

"MasyaAllah, this is Syifa? is this really Mama's son?" rosa asked with teary eyes to her daughter who was already standing in the doorway.

"Yes, Ma. It's Syifa" he said with a smile.

Rosa held Syifa in her arms very tightly expressing her longing for the princess.

"Let's go in, why wait first not to go straight in?" asked Rosa while breaking her embrace.

"I don't think you'll recognize me when I'm wearing niqob" she replied.

"Where might Mama not recognize you, from the stature and color of the cornea of your eye alone Mama's already convinced it's you!" rosa says.

While in Ponpes Syifa learned a lot from an ustadzah who also wore niqob. Seeing a woman with her niqob makes Syifa's eyes and heart feel cool and calm. Until finally, his determination was more rounded and he decided to wear the niqab on his face.

All of that aims to protect himself from the slander of men who are not mahramnya or bad views of others who are jealous and spiteful of the face.

Likewise in pesantren. Although there is built with a lot of religious knowledge that is enough, but it is undeniable that there are some students who still behave badly and violate the rules.

Several times Syifa was treated badly by her seniors. Just because they were envious and disliked when Syifa was closer to one of their builders. Syifa is considered pretty, smart-ass and likes capers. Syifa who incidentally has a beautiful face often gets a bad look from other students and seniors.

Syifa is always humble with anyone without discriminating friends and trying to respect her senior. However, there are some who feel overwhelmed.

Syifa tried to be patient and strengthen herself. She is not a weak woman who should be silent when treated badly. Fortunately Syifa had Nafisa and another friend who always strengthened her.

The only thing that makes him uncomfortable is men. The bad experience he had once experienced made it not easy to believe in the name of a man.

"Syifa, have you brought all your clothes?" ask Rosa.

"Yes, Ma. From now on Syifa will stay with Mama" Syifa said.

"Are you sure you're not going to take a scholarship to study in Egypt?" ask Rosa.

"No, Ma. Syifa would never leave Mom alone. Syifa only has Mama, Syifa does not want to be away from Mama!" Syifa.

"Syifa, forgive Mama for burdening you!" rosa said sadly.

"No, Ma. Syifa wants to serve while looking after Mama," he said.

Having no money to attend Syifa chose to serve in Raudhatul Athfal or kindergarten.

"Alright, now rest Mama will cook a nice meal to welcome your return!"

"Ma, Syifa invite Antika huh? I miss him."

"of course. Go to the kitchen first!"

"Yes, Ma. Syifa later helped after sending a message to Antika."

Rosa then returned to the kitchen to continue her cooking activities.

Since her grandmother died and she was depressed Syifa has never told Antika what happened at that time. There was something stuck in his heart that made him want to ask Antika.

[Syifa : Assalamu'alaikum, Tik. I'm home, Nih. You go to my house! ]

Chat has been sent to Antika number. Not long there was a reply coming in from Antika.

[Antika : Wa'alaikumsalam. Aaaa kangen very same lo 🤗, okay again I go there. It's another fish fry for Dad's dinner side dish. ]

After messaging with Antika, Syifa helped her mother cook.

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Tok to tok.

"Assalamu'alaikum!"

"Wa'alaikumussalam!" sahut Syifa from home.

He tidied up his niqab and walked out and opened the door.

Antika gasps at Syifa's new appearance. "Syifa, right?"

"Of course, Tik!"

"MasyaAllah, you are very graceful lhoh wear this shar'i shirt, wear a veil anyway. I thought the angel of heaven was coming down to earth!" antika said with a stir.

"Jazakillah for the compliment. But that's overkill!"

Antika then hugged Syifa. I miss that friend. Because often when Syifa holiday they still can not meet because of the busyness of each.

"You're doing okay, aren't you, Fa?" ask Antika. He remembered the last state of Syifa before entering the hut. Syifa was still insecure of the person she met.

"Alhamdulillah, I'm good, Tik. You graduated, didn't you?" ask Syifa.

"Okay .. time Antika did not pass, can be taped bokap me!" antika said that made Syifa chuckle with her best friend this one.

"Alhamdulillah, we sit on the porch yes, Tik. There's something I want to ask you. But, there's something I want to show you, wait!" syifa then walked into her room.

"What the hell you are, what an important kayak!" timpal Antika then walked towards the terrace.

Soon Syifa came out carrying a folded cloth. But Antika is not ading to the object carried by Syifa.

"That's our school's alma mater jacket, isn't it?" guess Antika.

"Yes" Syifa said, holding out to Antika.

Antika accepted it with a little hesitation. He then unfolded the jacket.

"Fuck up!" pekik Antika surprised. "Kok got Iqbal in the elo, Fa?"

"That's what I found when I woke up that afternoon, Tik. Who's Iqbal, Tik?" ask Syifa.

"Iqbal was my class in X class. He was the one who used to love video evidence when you were kissed by Devan!" antika said enthusiastically.

"Where is he, Tik? you have a picture of him?" ask Syifa.

"Ouch! unfortunately I don't have a picture of him, Fa!"

"Not on the album are there memories?" ask Syifa again.

"Nothing, Fa. She's been moving since X class. Seinget I he moved schools together with brother Devan at that time. They suddenly moved without saying goodbye and only the school party knew. You're sure Iqbal tried to harass you?" ask Antika to investigate.

"I don't know, Tik. As far as I know, Devan's brother who suddenly came when I fell asleep in the living room. I tried to get away from him but my head hit the table until I fainted. After that I don't know what happened to me, Tik. When I woke up that jacket was covering my body!" syifa said as she sobbed in light of the incident.

"I'm actually also suspicious of Iqbal. But I never thought that he and Devan's brother were conspiring!"

Suddenly a luxury car stopped in Syifa's courtyard. Antika and Syifa immediately turned towards the incoming car.

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