At exactly 7:15 PM, Haidar arrived at Ara's house as promised.
"Hey Haidar, you're definitely coming to pick up Ara, right?" Ara's mother spoke. Haidar immediately greeted her and kissed her hand. "Wait a minute, I'll call you, okay?"
"Oh, no need, ma'am. Let her go out on her own." Haidar immediately stopped her. "Have you eaten yet, ma'am?" Haidar asked.
"Yes, just now I was with Byan and Dika," replied the mother.
Ara, Byan, and Dhika are siblings. Ara and Byan are only two years apart in age. Ara is still in college, while Byan prefers to manage the family cafe. Dhika is still in high school with his younger brother, Haidar.
"Well, you're out, right?" Haidar said after seeing Ara come out of her room. "May I ask Ara out again, ma'am? Don't worry, I'll be safe until you get home." Haidar paused with a wide smile. "Haidar, go now, ma'am. Assalamualaikum," Haidar continued.
"Yes, be careful on the road. Peace be upon you"
Then they both left after kissing their mother's hand.