The Woman Who Was Hurt
Part 15 | Lee's Heartbreak
Aisha POV.
"So why did she get it?" rian's reprimanded reprimands made me wake up from my daydream.
"Ehh... Yes, sorry brother yah," I said as I turned towards Rian.
"Sir Aisyah has not answered my question, about why you are enthusiastic about the cooking time opor," said Rian who was apparently still curious.
But it felt impossible to tell Rian the real reason. So I chose another reason that seemed very commonplace.
"So, you can't be as enthusiastic as opor is a typical Lebaran food that you like best from small," I replied.
"Ooh yeah? Means we're a server dong kak. I also really like to eat opor, especially when the moment of Lebaran," said Rian who fortunately immediately believed in what I just said.
Suddenly I was startled by the phone ringing and apparently after the check it was a call from Lee.
"Hello, Assalamualaikum."
"Wa'alaikumsalam salam."
"What's up, Lee?" my many.
"Emh... Where are you now?" Lee asked me back.
"I'm at Avila's house, what the hell is it?" manya curious. Cause the one time Lee called me on a Sunday like this.
"There's nothing, anyway," replied Lee who made me frown at being confused.
"Well, what do you keep calling me?" many wonder.
"I just want to know where you are again, because I'm going to your house but you're not there" Lee replied, to my surprise. Why did Lee come to the house to make me feel like this on a holiday, try?
"Where are you now? Are you home or still in front of me?" my many.
"Hmm, I'm still in front of your house" replied Lee, who made me rise from the sofa I was sitting on.
"Yes, I'm home now. Wait a minute okay?"
"OK..," said Lee who then disconnected his phone connection.
"What's up, Shah?" avila asked as she looked at me curiously. Pedahal was my best friend who was very focused on his favorite PUBG game. Now it's my turn to go home only he just asked and mempause the game.
"Aisha, do you want to go home?" ask Avila again.
"Yes, because Lee was waiting in front of my house" I answered honestly.
"This is a holiday, why is Oppa Lee nyariin you?" ask Avila who is as good as me.
"Don't know, but there may be an impromptu client or some other work problem that he wants to discuss with me" I replied uncertainly.
"Ooh, I'm so sorry, you've been meeting Oppa Lee before she left your house" suggested Avila who I replied with a nod.
"Okay, bye, Assalamualaikum..," I said as I took my bag and put my phone in it.
"Wa'alaikumsalam," Avila replied with a smile and led me to the front door.
But when I just came out of the Avila House, Rian's voice was heard calling out to me.
"But Aisyah, why don't you tell me, anyway?" rian protested while rubbing his eyes.
"So you overslept, so you don't have the heart to wake you up," I explained that made Rian smile embarrassedly while scratching his neck.
"Yes, big brother came home first. You continue to sleep, bye," I said, waving my hand.
And Rian waved his hand back while smiling broadly at me.
Avila's sister is really sweet.
*****
When I arrived at the front of the House, I immediately saw Lee sitting on a long chair near the tree in the courtyard of my House. Then I approached her with questions that filled my mind.
"Hey," said Lee, putting on a smile.
"Yes, hi," I said.
"I want to talk to you, can you make time for me?" ask Lee to the point.
"Of course I can, but not here" I replied.
"Where are you at the front cafe?" lee said while pointing to the Cafe opposite my House.
"okay."
Afterwards Lee walked first in front of me while I followed him from behind.
And upon arrival at the cafe, Lee and I sat face to face and ordered two chocolate milkshakes that would accompany our conversation.
"Look, this morning Eomma took me to church with him...."
"Then?" ask me confused.
"I rejected him and he was very angry with me" Lee said with a sad face.
"What is the reason you rejected it?" I asked who was more curious.
"I'm also confused, which obviously my heart always refuses to go to church" Lee replied as he massaged the base of his nose in frustration.
Honestly, I feel confused to see Lee frustrated and anxious like this, because usually the man is always relaxed and calm even though he is facing a big problem. And now, what had happened to him especially to that belief?
"I'm confused, Shah. I even cried when Eomma forced me to be baptized again" said Lee, who poured his anxiety on me.
And for now I'll just take it without interrupting or asking any more. Because sometimes people will want to be heard more than judged.
"I want to change my beliefs and become a Muslim, but what about eomma? She must be furious and won't see me as her son anymore." Lee's face was so desperate when expressing his concern.
But now I'm sure that Lee really got the guidance to embrace Islam, only that he was afraid if the mother got hurt and did not want to admit it as his son again.
Actually I would love to advise Lee and provide a solution for him, but I decided to calm Lee's mind first by telling the man to drink his chocolate milkshake. Because according to the article I've read, chocolate can improve a person's mood. And if his mood or feelings have improved, then I will give him a solution.
"How are you feeling right now? Still calm yet?" I asked after Lee finished his chocolate milkshake.
"Slightly," muttered Lee with a face that still looked uneasy.
"If you are still not calm, I will invite you to meet my teacher, how to know you can get a solution from him. But do you agree?" my suggestion that instantly made Lee's eyes sparkle with hope.
"Of course I agree, Aisyah. Come on, meet me with him" said Lee who agreed with my proposal.
And then I took Lee to the residence of my religious teacher, Ustadz Harun. The owner of the boarding school Darul Ilmi who always opens the door for people who want to consult about inner peace.
I hope Lee can find a solution and be sure to embrace Islam after coming home from there.
While still on my way to the residence of Ustadz Harun, suddenly I saw Robbie sitting on the bench of the workshop located on the side of the road. I asked Lee to stop the car.
"Hei Shah... Hi Hyung," said Robbie as soon as he saw me and Lee get out of the car and approach him.
"Hi," I replied.
"The motor's on strike again?" Lee asked who was nodding back by Robbie.
"Yya Hyung, that's a motor like it wants to be completely dismantled. New time yesterday I actually, uh now strike again. Where I'm again asked Mak I make money to send the same food to my brother who is in pesantren again," debated Robbie who now can not hide the frustration on his face.
"You're coming with us, we just happen to go to the boarding school, aren't you Shah?"
"Yes, said Lee. Your motor problem can be tipped first in this workshop if for example it has been completed in the new fix you take, right?"
"Well, I agree" replied Robbie, who made me and Lee smile.
Then the three of us got into Lee's car, I chose to sit in the back seat while Robbie and Lee sat in the front seat.
"What does Hyung Lee want to do to the boarding school?" asked Robbie was curious and surprised because he knew that Lee was a non-Muslim man.
"You seek tranquility" Lee replied briefly.
And I smiled hearing Lee's reply. In my heart I pray that the door of guidance will be opened wide in Lee's heart so that the man is sure to embrace Islam and become a convert.
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