This love story is different from what you imagined
Karin looked at the photo on her lap. Sad lines radiated on his face, also tightness that increasingly undermined the heart. Instantly, tears fell back down his face and the veil he was wearing that night. Pain in the heart burns behind the mounting yearning. He wiped the tears about the photo that he had been holding since earlier, then slowly stopped on the face of the green hooded girl who was smiling happily while embracing her. Harisa, why so fast?
Harisa's first day as a student really made her nervous. Being in a completely new and unfamiliar environment creates an inferior impression for Harisa. The new classrooms that even contain more than one hundred students, laboratory rooms, and many more atmosphere that creates awkwardness for Harisa. And, unfortunately, on this first day, Harisa actually ruined her first impression with a woman with hair on her back. The woman immediately glared, letting the angry lines radiating clearly on her face.
"Forgive me." Harisa bowed politely and looked into the woman's eyes. Harisa was shocked to death seeing a small-faced woman who was familiar in her memory. Karina Wijaya! Yes, the woman who defeated Harisa at last year's essay contest.
"That road uses eyes!" Karin's harsh words pierced Harisa's solar plexus. Harisa only silently responded. Karin entered the class and ignored Harisa while grimacing, holding her shoulder which was still in pain from the incident. Well, it seems like Harisa's college days were harder than she had imagined.
"Friends, first midday prayers, come on! Already azan. " Harisa smiled slightly and moved from her chair. The other friends nodded and stood up. Harisa saw her friends who had not yet stood up and smiled when others said they could not pray. Karin still looked down at the organs in the anatomic atlas and memorized them. Harisa patted Karin's shoulder and asked again.
"I'd rather memorize anatomy than pray. Waste of time." Karin looked at Harisa with a flat face and then struggled again with the anatomic atlas. Harisa fell silent and was surprised to hear the answer from Karin. This was the first time Harisa had talked to Karin since the incident on the first day of college and the response she received was far from the opposite of what she had hoped for. But this was indeed the most heartbreaking rejection Harisa had ever felt.
In fact, when there are friends who are lazy to pray, Harisa will swiftly tease them until they say yes even if they are forced to. But now, this rejection and answer really astonished Harisa.
"Harisa, come on! Later you won't pray at the beginning of time again. "
"But, Karin?"
"Let it go, he is atheist. Ha ha ha ha."
Karin looked at her friends who immediately raised their index and middle fingers, a sign that he was only joking, but Karin still glared sharply. Harisa looked at Karin with a wry smile and then went with the others to the mosque.
"Harisa, don't put Karin's words in your heart, okay?"
"Eh? It's okay, I'm just surprised. "
"Karin really is like that, when he was in high school was the same behavior. He prefers to study rather than spare time for prayer. There is no saturation that children learn first. But, he really cleverly half-dead, almost every year national level champions continue to. "
"Then, doesn't his parents remember that?"
"Yes, no, la, for her parents, what's important is that Karin is number one in everything."
"Eh, already, how come it turns out to be easy? "
Even though Karin had given that final rejection a week ago, Harisa continued to remember the moment when Karin looked at her, then ignored her again. Streaked flat with no regrets for not carrying out the obligation as a servant of God made Harisa use all means to melt the wall in Karin's heart. Since that day, Harisa always invited Karin to dzuhur together, although Karin refused and did not even pay attention to Harisa's words.
Harisa also invited other hijab friends, hoping that Karin would follow in the footsteps of other friends, even though Karin seemed uninterested. Harisa also tried hard to learn to knock Karin's heart, that even by taking the time to worship, we could still get satisfactory grades. Harisa also tried to revive Karin, that we are servants who are nothing compared to Allah, because there is no power and effort but by Allah's permission. Prayers were also said by Harisa to the Supreme Love, to open the door of Karin's heart and return it to the straight path.
It's not easy indeed, even very difficult. Need determination, persistence and patience in undergoing all this, that's what Harisa thought. However, if we don't save our sister from the fires of hell, then who will?
Not felt it was almost a semester Harisa continued education in college. His struggle in utilizing the best possible time by continuing to ask the Almighty to be given an abundance of knowledge and ease in capturing lessons reaping results. Alhamdulillah, Harisa won the highest score of the entire class at PTC ( Practical Test Installment) parasitology. And three weeks later, when GPA came out, Harisa won the highest GPA with a value of 3.98. Harisa cried with pride for her achievement. His friends began to greet him and congratulate him. Harisa continued to give thanks in her heart to Allah.
But, aside from that gratitude, Harisa still could not find Karin anywhere. Harisa saw Karin's name under her name, which meant that Karin was the second highest GPA after herself. But, of course, after all the achievements he always reaped, he was suddenly defeated by a landslide like this, it must have hurt Karin. Harisa understood that and she really wanted to see Karin now to explain that her victory at the moment was not the result of her efforts, but with the help of the Almighty.
Harisa looked for Karin, in class, in the pavilion but found no trace. Harisa almost explored the entire Medical Faculty building and finally found Karin in the parking lot receiving a call from someone.
Harisa approached Karin, wanting to greet her kindly, but Harisa was surprised when she saw Karin crying while gripping her cellphone.
"What's wrong?" Harisa panicked, and worried about Karin's situation.
"My mom." Karin's voice trembled, as if she was trying hard to hold her tears in front of Harisa.
"My mom, go to the hospital." His voice was slow but Harisa could hear it clearly. Harisa was shocked, but could still control her emotions. Harisa immediately pulled Karin's hand and stepped in front of Karin's car, which was parked near the exit gate.
"Car key?" Karin handed the key resignedly. He did not have the energy to argue and ask what Harisa would do with the key. In fact, Harisa immediately started the car, going inside with Harisa.
"Karin, where are you treated?"
"Panca Budi."
Harisa immediately broke through the street that was currently empty. Harisa, who was a bit speeding carrying Karin's car, seemed to focus on staring at the road, not caring about the surprised gaze from Karin who had been watching her. Harisa in a plain brown robe suit with a light yellow hijab was carrying a speeding car. This is really unexpected! Fifteen minutes, they finally arrived. Harisa and Karin went straight into the room that had been shown by the sisters. Karin went straight to the doctor, while Harisa called her parents to come immediately.
Karin sat on the hospital bench, along with a million thoughts that were weighing her down at the moment. Tears also seemed to dry up as the weight he was carrying. Harisa still faithfully accompanied him in silence, waiting for Karin to be ready to tell her everything. Karin sighed heavily, followed by a sidelong glance from Harisa. Even the small things he did cannot be separated from Harisa's observations.
"I didn't think my life would feel this heavy." Karin hung her sentence, waiting for Harisa's response, but the light yellow hooded girl remained silent in a place with an unpredictable expression.
"First, you beat me. Second, my mother was in a coma in the hospital because of a stroke, my father had run away for fear of being chased by debt. Third, I even lost my house and everything to repay all of Papa's debt. "
arin stopped his sentence, sadness crept in immediately accompanied by tears that were still being held. Harisa grabbed Karin and rubbed her back until she really felt calm.
"Karin," Harisa looked at Karin with an awkward look, also a slow voice, as if she was choosing the right words to say. Karin waited for words from Harisa while Harisa felt like it was very hard to say the words that she was about to say.
"Prayers?"
For the first time, since middle school maybe, Karin used mukena again. The rest he used his time to study without thinking about his mind which was already porous. For the first time, he felt the ablution water on his face felt very refreshing, as if removing all the complaints and lines of despair from his face. For the first time, he felt that the time he spent carrying out God's commands did not seem disturbing, even comforting. He even cried, in every movement he performed prayers.
After the prayer, his heart felt light, as if some of the burden he was carrying was lifted up into the sky, as if God whispered to him, just leave it all to Me. Harisa smiled at the change in Karin after she prayed. He is calmer now. Karin saw Harisa who smiled at her.
"Harisa, thank you very much." Karin smiled shyly, remembering all the past portraits of how she had treated Harisa. Harisa laughed, and it seemed as if the bond of ukhuwah between them began to be established. After praying, they immediately returned to the hospital. They approached the administrative desk, asking for hospital costs. And Karin was very surprised when the hospital said that all her mother's hospital fees had been paid in full. This is really unexpected! Mama was finally able to get adequate hospital treatment. For the first time in Karin's life, she gave thanks to God, the Most Gracious.
Then, two couples came over to them. The husband uses a white shirt with a cap covering his head, while the wife wears a bright green robe plus a dark green veil, which is perfect for her. Harisa immediately ran to say hello and kissed their hands. Ah, her parents! Karin smiled awkwardly and greeted Harisa's parents while introducing herself.
"Karin, let's go home." Harisa pulled Karin's hand.
"But, my house, I don't have a home anymore."
Harisa chuckled. "No, you mean my house. You live in my house now. Umi also agreed, right Umi? " Mrs. Harisa nodded and smiled.
Karin frozen in place, but did not rebel when Harisa pulled her hand, and brought Karin to her house.
Since living together with Harisa's family, little by little Karin began to draw closer to God. Not because he was forced to or because he was reluctant with the family of Harisa, but because Karin gained peace of mind when Karin performed the solemn prayer, as if the prayer movement was a powerful remedy for the heart. Karin also learned to read the Qur'an and also recited it, and not to forget Karin also began to try to wear the robe and veil according to Islamic law.
Harisa and Karin's friendship is getting closer, both at home and in the college environment. Maybe initially the other friends were surprised and often teased Karin, but Harisa deftly defended Karin accompanied by her joke so as not to make other friends hurt. Karin also often studied together with Harisa, and over the course of the semester the two of them continued to achieve the highest GPA in turn.
Mama Karin has also been discharged from the hospital, one year after she was treated while her father was still unknown. And Karin knew that it was Harisa's parents who paid all the hospital fees. Karin felt grateful that God still gave her abundant fortune and gifts to Karin. And the time came when they had to separate because of different internship areas . Because it is located in an area far from the city center with minimal network, Karin must be patient to be able to contact Harisa. However, it still felt a longing in Karin's heart which he could only convey in prayer.
A year later, after completing the internship , Karin returned to Harisa's house with an excited and happy smile. However, when Karin arrived and saw Umi's eyes staring, she felt that something was amiss. Umi whispered and hugged Karin to convey the words that stabbed her heart, her tears immediately pushed out and burst into tears, along with Umi's hugging closer to Karin.
"Harisa has left us, Karin"
Rain poured down signaling Karin's arrival with the broken pieces of her heart. This was the biggest loss he had ever felt, how he felt the importance of Harisa's influence in his life. Harisa, whom she knew, always smiled brightly, defended her, and advised her, apparently suffering for a long time.
Harisa's heart had been troubled for a long time, even before Karin knew Harisa. The work that was super heavy when the co-ass had begun to show symptoms to Harisa, but the peak occurred when the internship where the burden and pressure of work more than doubled, even though the doctor had advised that Harisa should not be too tired. Harisa's heart had complications, and before being transferred to the emergency room, Harisa had her last breath.
Karin cried in front of Harisa's grave along with the pouring rain that was getting heavier, as if the whole world felt sad about this woman's departure. Karin wiped her tears that never stopped, then crouched down while rubbing the grave with the name Harisa Putri Abdullah.
"In fact, I rarely say thanks to him," Karin cried back hard, as if raindrops had cut back on her wound that had been gaping. Karin wiped her tears and smiled miserably in front of the tomb. All the words he had compiled from the house suddenly disappeared evaporating with the raindrops. It took a long time for Karin to be strong in accepting this reality, and when she was ready, she seemed to be petrified.
"I love Harisa." Only that came out of Karin's mouth after how long she just thoughtfully stared at the tomb with a blank stare. There was relief as well as tightness after Karin launched the words, as if all the words had included everything that had not been said. However, at present these three words are enough. Harisa, wherever you are now, my prayers will always be with you, O my best friend, O my sister, Karin said to herself.
He stood up, leaving the tomb with a thin smile on his face. Now, Karin is ready to open a new page, and a new day without Harisa beside her, but with Harisa in her heart.
Karin looked at the photo on her lap. Sad lines radiated on his face, also tightness that increasingly undermined the heart. Instantly, tears fell back down his face and the veil he was wearing that night. Pain in the heart burns behind the mounting yearning. He wiped the tears about the photo that he had been holding since earlier, then slowly stopped on the face of the green hooded girl who was smiling happily while embracing her. Harisa, why so fast?
Harisa's first day as a student really made her nervous. Being in a completely new and unfamiliar environment creates an inferior impression for Harisa. The new classrooms that even contain more than one hundred students, laboratory rooms, and many more atmosphere that creates awkwardness for Harisa. And, unfortunately, on this first day, Harisa actually ruined her first impression with a woman with hair on her back. The woman immediately glared, letting the angry lines radiating clearly on her face.
"Forgive me." Harisa bowed politely and looked into the woman's eyes. Harisa was shocked to death seeing a small-faced woman who was familiar in her memory. Karina Wijaya! Yes, the woman who defeated Harisa at last year's essay contest.
"That road uses eyes!" Karin's harsh words pierced Harisa's solar plexus. Harisa only silently responded. Karin entered the class and ignored Harisa while grimacing, holding her shoulder which was still in pain from the incident. Well, it seems like Harisa's college days were harder than she had imagined.
"Friends, first midday prayers, come on! Already azan. " Harisa smiled slightly and moved from her chair. The other friends nodded and stood up. Harisa saw her friends who had not yet stood up and smiled when others said they could not pray. Karin still looked down at the organs in the anatomic atlas and memorized them. Harisa patted Karin's shoulder and asked again.
"I'd rather memorize anatomy than pray. Waste of time." Karin looked at Harisa with a flat face and then struggled again with the anatomic atlas. Harisa fell silent and was surprised to hear the answer from Karin. This was the first time Harisa had talked to Karin since the incident on the first day of college and the response she received was far from the opposite of what she had hoped for. But this was indeed the most heartbreaking rejection Harisa had ever felt.
In fact, when there are friends who are lazy to pray, Harisa will swiftly tease them until they say yes even if they are forced to. But now, this rejection and answer really astonished Harisa.
"Harisa, come on! Later you won't pray at the beginning of time again. "
"But, Karin?"
"Let it go, he is atheist. Ha ha ha ha."
Karin looked at her friends who immediately raised their index and middle fingers, a sign that he was only joking, but Karin still glared sharply. Harisa looked at Karin with a wry smile and then went with the others to the mosque.
"Harisa, don't put Karin's words in your heart, okay?"
"Eh? It's okay, I'm just surprised. "
"Karin really is like that, when he was in high school was the same behavior. He prefers to study rather than spare time for prayer. There is no saturation that children learn first. But, he really cleverly half-dead, almost every year national level champions continue to. "
"Then, doesn't his parents remember that?"
"Yes, no, la, for her parents, what's important is that Karin is number one in everything."
"Eh, already, how come it turns out to be easy? "
Even though Karin had given that final rejection a week ago, Harisa continued to remember the moment when Karin looked at her, then ignored her again. Streaked flat with no regrets for not carrying out the obligation as a servant of God made Harisa use all means to melt the wall in Karin's heart. Since that day, Harisa always invited Karin to dzuhur together, although Karin refused and did not even pay attention to Harisa's words.
Harisa also invited other hijab friends, hoping that Karin would follow in the footsteps of other friends, even though Karin seemed uninterested. Harisa also tried hard to learn to knock Karin's heart, that even by taking the time to worship, we could still get satisfactory grades. Harisa also tried to revive Karin, that we are servants who are nothing compared to Allah, because there is no power and effort but by Allah's permission. Prayers were also said by Harisa to the Supreme Love, to open the door of Karin's heart and return it to the straight path.
It's not easy indeed, even very difficult. Need determination, persistence and patience in undergoing all this, that's what Harisa thought. However, if we don't save our sister from the fires of hell, then who will?
Not felt it was almost a semester Harisa continued education in college. His struggle in utilizing the best possible time by continuing to ask the Almighty to be given an abundance of knowledge and ease in capturing lessons reaping results. Alhamdulillah, Harisa won the highest score of the entire class at PTC ( Practical Test Installment) parasitology. And three weeks later, when GPA came out, Harisa won the highest GPA with a value of 3.98. Harisa cried with pride for her achievement. His friends began to greet him and congratulate him. Harisa continued to give thanks in her heart to Allah.
But, aside from that gratitude, Harisa still could not find Karin anywhere. Harisa saw Karin's name under her name, which meant that Karin was the second highest GPA after herself. But, of course, after all the achievements he always reaped, he was suddenly defeated by a landslide like this, it must have hurt Karin. Harisa understood that and she really wanted to see Karin now to explain that her victory at the moment was not the result of her efforts, but with the help of the Almighty.
Harisa looked for Karin, in class, in the pavilion but found no trace. Harisa almost explored the entire Medical Faculty building and finally found Karin in the parking lot receiving a call from someone.
Harisa approached Karin, wanting to greet her kindly, but Harisa was surprised when she saw Karin crying while gripping her cellphone.
"What's wrong?" Harisa panicked, and worried about Karin's situation.
"My mom." Karin's voice trembled, as if she was trying hard to hold her tears in front of Harisa.
"My mom, go to the hospital." His voice was slow but Harisa could hear it clearly. Harisa was shocked, but could still control her emotions. Harisa immediately pulled Karin's hand and stepped in front of Karin's car, which was parked near the exit gate.
"Car key?" Karin handed the key resignedly. He did not have the energy to argue and ask what Harisa would do with the key. In fact, Harisa immediately started the car, going inside with Harisa.
"Karin, where are you treated?"
"Panca Budi."
Harisa immediately broke through the street that was currently empty. Harisa, who was a bit speeding carrying Karin's car, seemed to focus on staring at the road, not caring about the surprised gaze from Karin who had been watching her. Harisa in a plain brown robe suit with a light yellow hijab was carrying a speeding car. This is really unexpected! Fifteen minutes, they finally arrived. Harisa and Karin went straight into the room that had been shown by the sisters. Karin went straight to the doctor, while Harisa called her parents to come immediately.
Karin sat on the hospital bench, along with a million thoughts that were weighing her down at the moment. Tears also seemed to dry up as the weight he was carrying. Harisa still faithfully accompanied him in silence, waiting for Karin to be ready to tell her everything. Karin sighed heavily, followed by a sidelong glance from Harisa. Even the small things he did cannot be separated from Harisa's observations.
"I didn't think my life would feel this heavy." Karin hung her sentence, waiting for Harisa's response, but the light yellow hooded girl remained silent in a place with an unpredictable expression.
"First, you beat me. Second, my mother was in a coma in the hospital because of a stroke, my father had run away for fear of being chased by debt. Third, I even lost my house and everything to repay all of Papa's debt. "
arin stopped his sentence, sadness crept in immediately accompanied by tears that were still being held. Harisa grabbed Karin and rubbed her back until she really felt calm.
"Karin," Harisa looked at Karin with an awkward look, also a slow voice, as if she was choosing the right words to say. Karin waited for words from Harisa while Harisa felt like it was very hard to say the words that she was about to say.
"Prayers?"
For the first time, since middle school maybe, Karin used mukena again. The rest he used his time to study without thinking about his mind which was already porous. For the first time, he felt the ablution water on his face felt very refreshing, as if removing all the complaints and lines of despair from his face. For the first time, he felt that the time he spent carrying out God's commands did not seem disturbing, even comforting. He even cried, in every movement he performed prayers.
After the prayer, his heart felt light, as if some of the burden he was carrying was lifted up into the sky, as if God whispered to him, just leave it all to Me. Harisa smiled at the change in Karin after she prayed. He is calmer now. Karin saw Harisa who smiled at her.
"Harisa, thank you very much." Karin smiled shyly, remembering all the past portraits of how she had treated Harisa. Harisa laughed, and it seemed as if the bond of ukhuwah between them began to be established. After praying, they immediately returned to the hospital. They approached the administrative desk, asking for hospital costs. And Karin was very surprised when the hospital said that all her mother's hospital fees had been paid in full. This is really unexpected! Mama was finally able to get adequate hospital treatment. For the first time in Karin's life, she gave thanks to God, the Most Gracious.
Then, two couples came over to them. The husband uses a white shirt with a cap covering his head, while the wife wears a bright green robe plus a dark green veil, which is perfect for her. Harisa immediately ran to say hello and kissed their hands. Ah, her parents! Karin smiled awkwardly and greeted Harisa's parents while introducing herself.
"Karin, let's go home." Harisa pulled Karin's hand.
"But, my house, I don't have a home anymore."
Harisa chuckled. "No, you mean my house. You live in my house now. Umi also agreed, right Umi? " Mrs. Harisa nodded and smiled.
Karin frozen in place, but did not rebel when Harisa pulled her hand, and brought Karin to her house.
Since living together with Harisa's family, little by little Karin began to draw closer to God. Not because he was forced to or because he was reluctant with the family of Harisa, but because Karin gained peace of mind when Karin performed the solemn prayer, as if the prayer movement was a powerful remedy for the heart. Karin also learned to read the Qur'an and also recited it, and not to forget Karin also began to try to wear the robe and veil according to Islamic law.
Harisa and Karin's friendship is getting closer, both at home and in the college environment. Maybe initially the other friends were surprised and often teased Karin, but Harisa deftly defended Karin accompanied by her joke so as not to make other friends hurt. Karin also often studied together with Harisa, and over the course of the semester the two of them continued to achieve the highest GPA in turn.
Mama Karin has also been discharged from the hospital, one year after she was treated while her father was still unknown. And Karin knew that it was Harisa's parents who paid all the hospital fees. Karin felt grateful that God still gave her abundant fortune and gifts to Karin. And the time came when they had to separate because of different internship areas . Because it is located in an area far from the city center with minimal network, Karin must be patient to be able to contact Harisa. However, it still felt a longing in Karin's heart which he could only convey in prayer.
A year later, after completing the internship , Karin returned to Harisa's house with an excited and happy smile. However, when Karin arrived and saw Umi's eyes staring, she felt that something was amiss. Umi whispered and hugged Karin to convey the words that stabbed her heart, her tears immediately pushed out and burst into tears, along with Umi's hugging closer to Karin.
"Harisa has left us, Karin"
Rain poured down signaling Karin's arrival with the broken pieces of her heart. This was the biggest loss he had ever felt, how he felt the importance of Harisa's influence in his life. Harisa, whom she knew, always smiled brightly, defended her, and advised her, apparently suffering for a long time.
Harisa's heart had been troubled for a long time, even before Karin knew Harisa. The work that was super heavy when the co-ass had begun to show symptoms to Harisa, but the peak occurred when the internship where the burden and pressure of work more than doubled, even though the doctor had advised that Harisa should not be too tired. Harisa's heart had complications, and before being transferred to the emergency room, Harisa had her last breath.
Karin cried in front of Harisa's grave along with the pouring rain that was getting heavier, as if the whole world felt sad about this woman's departure. Karin wiped her tears that never stopped, then crouched down while rubbing the grave with the name Harisa Putri Abdullah.
"In fact, I rarely say thanks to him," Karin cried back hard, as if raindrops had cut back on her wound that had been gaping. Karin wiped her tears and smiled miserably in front of the tomb. All the words he had compiled from the house suddenly disappeared evaporating with the raindrops. It took a long time for Karin to be strong in accepting this reality, and when she was ready, she seemed to be petrified.
"I love Harisa." Only that came out of Karin's mouth after how long she just thoughtfully stared at the tomb with a blank stare. There was relief as well as tightness after Karin launched the words, as if all the words had included everything that had not been said. However, at present these three words are enough. Harisa, wherever you are now, my prayers will always be with you, O my best friend, O my sister, Karin said to herself.
He stood up, leaving the tomb with a thin smile on his face. Now, Karin is ready to open a new page, and a new day without Harisa beside her, but with Harisa in her heart.