Lecturer & Rector
Maybe This is the Way

It has been a week Anisa Istiqomah perform Istikhoro prayers, but there is no clue at all. Every time he met with Mr. Haris or Farhan, Anisa was so awkward.He felt very unworthy to be awaited by people like the candidates. Maybe when he had already decided on this, a little less awkwardness.

Today, Anisa intends to sowan as well as ask for instructions or advice to Mr. Kyai. He was accompanied by his brother.

Faisal and Faiz had persuaded Anisa to choose Farhan. But Anisa still remained tight-lipped to consider from all sides.

GECK! GECK! GECK!

Anisa opened the door.

"You're going to the pesantren?". Ask Umi.

"God so mi". Answer Anisa.

"Yes, let's go down. It's ready, right? Brother Ical is waiting. Later tonight we go to Aisyah's house". Umi.

Anisa and Umi go down the stairs. Faisal was already waiting in the living room with Abi.

"We're leaving now?". Ask Faisal.

"He'em". Answer Anisa.

"Be careful on the road. Hope you get an answer soon". Abi said. Anisa and Faisal say goodbye and leave immediately.

Arriving at the pesantren they immediately headed to ndalem. Anisa didn't tell Wardah about her arrival at the boarding school. He has not even told me about this sermon.

"He knows the news that you are about to tell Anisa". Mr. Kyai started the conversation.

(WE FOXES CALL FOR MR. KYAI YES. AUTHOR TASTES BETTER IF CALLED ABAH AND UMI TO BU NYAI)

Anisa looked confused. Where does Abah know?

"Let's talk about this matchmaking Nisa. It's been a long time". Continue Abah. Anisa just looked down in front of Abah.

"Anisa should how Abah? Anisa has tried istikhoro, but until now there has been no clue". Said Anisa lirih.

Umi sat down beside Anisa and clasped her hands.

"Istikhoro it's not always through dreams son. When you are steady with the choice of heart, then that's your istichhorom answer". Gentle speech.

"Umi know. Actually you already have the answer. You just need to steady it. You see people around you. How did they respond? How they respond. You can also dig up information from each of those people to strengthen your heart. That's enough". Connect Umi again.

"Follow Umi to yuk park". Take Umi to Anisa.

Anisa nods and follows Umi to the back garden leaving Faisal and Pak Kyai. Anisa and Umi sit in a pendopo.

"Farhan the guy how the hell is he?". Ask me spontaneously.

"Emmm, Mas Faridz is kind, gentle, sholeh, firm... Responsible, anyway good Mi". Answer Anisa.

"If Ibil?". Ask Umi.

"Anisaaa, less know Cak Ibil's personality. Which Anisa knew Cak Ibil was a firm man, and sholeh". Answer Anisa.

"If your teacher were?". Ask Umi again.

"Sir Haris, Anisa just knew me, Anisa does not know how Mr. Haris is. But, Anisa there is absolutely no steadiness in Haris's heart". Answer Anisa.

"good. Then you're still confused between Farhan and Ibil. They are both good and sholeh". Anisa nodded.

"Have you tried to find information about them?". Ask Umi. Anisa shakes.

"Who does Anisa often offend when communicating with Anisa?". Ask Umi.

"The families of Anisa, Umi, Abi, Ical, Faiz, even Mbok Yem are so supportive of Mas Faridz". Answer Anisa.

"You've got the answer, son...". Umi said by stroking Anisa's hand. Anisa looked at Umi. Umi replied with a nod.

"Parents will not plunge their children into bad things, son. Follow them, God willing, all is well". Connect Umi.

"Okay Mi, thanks for everything. Can Anisa hug Umi?". Ask Anisa. Umi nodded. They cuddle.

*Return

Faisal was very curious about the conversation of Umi and her sister. But he hesitated to ask Anisa. Strange, when usually he is so open with his sister this one. During the journey they were silent.

"What do you want to ask?". Anisa said when she saw Faisal's anxiety.

"Have you got the answer deck?". Ask Faisal.

"Alhamdulillah". Faisal.

"Anisa's afraid of making a mistake among them disappointed sister". Lirih Anisa's.

"Bismillah. There is all deck. When did you announce it to them?". Ask Faisal.

"today. After the prayer, Anisa asked Abi to accompany Anisa". Anisa answered.

*Some Time later

Anisa and Abi are now in the living room along with the candidates for Anisa's husband. Anisa had really made up her mind to make a decision.

"Assalamu'alaikum Wr's. Wb, I am Abi from Anisa. Some of you do not know me yet. Thank you for attending our residence. Today, Anisa will decide which of you has the right to propose her". Abi said.

At first Cak Ibil and Pak Haris were shocked if it turned out that waiting for Anisa's decision was not only them. What surprised Ibil and Haris even more was Farhan. A Farhan was also waiting for Anisa.

"Whatever is chosen later, is a decision that has been considered carefully by Anisa or the family. We are sorry if someone has to get hurt here. All right, maybe just go ahead. Son, please". Connect Abi.

"I deeply apologize to you if there will be a decision that is less than even unsatisfactory. Hope you guys get a better companion than me. All right, just get on with it. Bismillaahirahmaanirrahimi. I Alya Anisa Azzahra chose.... You are Muhammad Farhan Al-Faridz as my future husband". Anisa said with a low head.

"Alhamdulillahababil 'alamin". Said Mother, Father and Husna who turned out to be in the family room with Umi, Faiz, Faisal and Mbok Yem .

So happy Mother approached Anisa and hugged her tightly.

"Thank you Iang. Yes Allaaah Mother is very happy". Said Mother. Even Mother until touched.

"Mother don't nangiiis". Connect Anisa by returning Mother's embrace.

"The mother is happy". Answer Mother.

"Alhamdulillah, may all be waged. I'm resigning myself sir". Pamit Cak Ibil's.

"We're really sorry Nak Ibil. Hope you get a better replacement for Anisa". Abi said.

"Aammiii, thank you sir. I say goodbye, assalamu'alaikum". Answer Cak Ibil.

"I also want to say goodbye, Assalamu'alaikum". Said Mr. Haris.

"Wa'alaikumussalam". Answer those who are there.

"Yeeee! Finally got a favorite sister-in-law candidate". Husna hugged Anisa from behind.

"Astaghfiullah!". Shocked Anisa.

"Husna. Don't be like that my dong". Said Mother.

"Mother was too". Answer Husna.

"Here you are Husna. Abi wants to go back first". Pinta Abi told Husna to sit on Anisa's left side.

Husna happily turned aside Anisa. Husna hugged Anisa.

Farhan saw Anisa's keenness because Husna hugged her too tightly. "It's funny to them". Her thought.

"I will try my best for you Anisa. So that you do not feel regret after choosing me later.". Inner Farhan.

"Okee! We better get ready for Aisyah's house". Said Faisal who suddenly nongol.

"Hellittleh. Want to propose the same as mbak-in-law". Answer Faiz.

"Hahaha, it seems that you are already impatient for this one Mother's child". Said Mother.

Anisa and Bunda help Umi and Mbok Yem prepare the luggage. While the men were talking and relaxing in the back garden.

*Ba'da Isya's'

The long-awaited event finally came as well. The application event went smoothly.The Aisyah family also received well.

Now they are discussing the wedding day of Faisal and Aisyah. While Anisa is now in Aisyah's room. Aisha invited Anisa to talk.

Aisyah accepts all family decisions regarding the time of day H. So Aisyah took the time to talk with Anisa. Anisa's mum is at home. The family also did not mind.

Actually Faisal wanted to make an official application event, by inviting several people. But Aisyah refused. He is not ready if the office employees know this. Be this application event only involves close family.

Seriate.....