"Why do you hate me?"Elin questioned with a slow voice.
"I never hate Allah's creation".Her 'teacher' answered without even look at her.
"But you never want to speak,even look at me before".
"Is there is a reason for me to do that to someone who's not a mahram to me?"
Elin was shocked.She became speechless.The teacher realized of her silence,so he turned his head towards her.
"Miss Elin,having a relationship before marriage is haram in Islam.You should know better what is wrong from right.From now on,please.Don't pretend to be good just infront of me anymore.It's time to change for better,don't you think?"
Elin balls her eyes out.He knew that I was just pretending?
"I...I'm sorry.It just that..."She starts to shivers.
"I'm willing to guide you"He said with a smile.
When Elin saw that smile,the very first smile from her crush,Idham,her heart was touched and her tears fell like rain that day.
"Elin,come join me at the club?"
"I'm sorry,mommy.But I don't feel like it today.Sorry"
"Really?That's too bad.But I guess you wouldn't mind if I won't be home tonight"
Elin sigh,I wish I could tell you the truth,mommy.But I don't think you're ready for it yet.
Idham's head is about to explode.He's very unsatisfied with Elin's clothing today.Why is she wearing a dress?We're going to a mosque,not Church.
"Why are you looking at me like you're about to eat me?"Elin asked,strangely.
"Astaghfirullah halazim.Are you not aware of what you're wearing right now?"
"What?This is usually how I dressed.You never complains about it."
Seriously,he could just slap her in the face.How could she be so naive?But I wouldn't blame her.She was raised to this way.He starts feeling sympathy for Elin.
"Change plan.Today we're going shopping".He continues to walk.
"But why?I thought we're going to the..."
"Next time.You need new clothes first"
After months have passeed,Elin's now a new woman.Her entire body have been covered properly,except her head.She says that she's not ready to wear hijab yet.She wants her parents approval first.
"Mommy,daddy,can I talk to you?"
Both of her parents nodded while enjoying their wine.
"Can I wear a hijab?"She said it quickly,with one breath.
Her father almost sprayed wine into her mother's face.Surprised!
"What did you just say,darling?"Her mother asked while rubbing her husband's back.
"I want to be better,mommy.Not just me.All of us.I want us to stop living like snobbish people,and start living like real Muslims."She look straight into her parents eyes.
"But why all of the sudden,honey?Is this because of the boy?I told you not to hang out with him.He's a low life compared to us"
"Don't say that,mommy.He thought me about Islam,and I loved it.Please.I want to change for good."
Her parents look at each other for a moment,both were worried.Then,the father finally spoke.
"We allowed you to wear hijab,Elin.But your mother and I can't just change instantly.We have a reputation to take care of.It will take quite a time."
Elin could not believed what she just heard.Is it true?My parents will change?Oh!I'm so happy!
She jumped from her seat,and gave a big hug for them.They all cried with love that night.
December 21st,2009,Elin arrived early at the airport.Flight AR180 will land at 8.00 o'clock,30 minutes to go.It has been two years since the last she spoke and saw her 'teacher'.The last time they meet,she still haven't wear hijab.So,he might not recognizes Elin anymore.
Idham walks out from the crowd.Elin could spot him even though he looks a little different.Two years ago,Idham had a tanned skin and he wore a pair of glasses.Now,his skin became lighter and he had contact lenses on.Elin walks towards Idham,the person who rejected her love but showed her a new love.
Idham was surprised to see a beautiful young woman standing in his way.
"Excuse me,miss.But I need to pass through"
The moment their eyes met,Idham became speechless.
"Assalamualaikum"The girl said.
"Waalaikumussalam.Elin?"Idham still could not believe his eyes.Elin,the girl whom he misses while studying in Japan.She looks so beautiful in hijab.I can't believe this is her.
August 21st,2010.Idham enters the house,carefully.Followed by his parents.
"Auntie,uncle...I came here today with a request"He said with a serious voice.
"Yes?"Both answered simultaneously.
"I hope you'll agree with what I'm about to say"
They just nod,as a sign to let him continues.
"My parents already give their blessings to this topic"
He paused,and took a deep breath.
"I would like to marry your daughter"
They smiled.
"Which one?As you can see,we have 3 daughters"
"Elin,sir.I've known Elin for 4 years now,and I think I'm ready to look after her"
"Alhamdulillah.You're a good boy,Idham.Don't worry.You had our blessings long ago"
THE END
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