A Story of the Haram Child

Chapter 19 The Shadow of the Past

The streets at night seem so quiet. Anarya who came out of the mosque returned to the car and drove the four-wheeled machine with the aim of going to the villa, where she first made a mistake and broke her vow.

He slowly turned the doorknob and pushed it. He circulated a sweeping view of the first room of the minimalist-style villa section. Only silence he found. After turning on the lights, his steps climbed the stairs to the top floor.

A room with a front glass wall penetrates the view towards the scenery that refreshes the net. The room is still the same as nine years ago when he came to bring Daneesa under the influence of stimulants. Yes, his first mistake ended in endless sorrow until now.

"I'm sorry, Daneesa. I broke our promise," he murmured softly as he stroked the sea-blue bed sheet slapping on the bed.

The memories reappeared, flashed clearly on each memory slide. Sitting at the side of the bed, he let his mind go back to reminiscing about all the past stories that left millions of regrets.

At that time, Anarya had been trying to fight for her love. For the sake of Daneesa he made a decision without considering it first.

A marriage that can be said to be desperate. For the sake of getting parental blessing, Anarya asks Daneesa to marry under her hands first. Witnessed by Bu Rani and several other witnesses, the sacred event binding the sacred promise of ijab qobul marriage was carried out without the presence of Anarya's parents.

Yes, at that time there was only the madness of Anarya. He was afraid of losing the woman he loved so much, so he desperately asked Bu Rani's permission to marry Daneesa.

Anarya still forced even though Bu Rani strongly objected to the way. Thanks to his efforts to convince Daneesa's parents, Bu Rani finally passed her request, but on one condition.

"Son, Anarya. Daneesa is currently in college. I want him to focus on his future first. Moreover, Daneesa is the successor of the family business, he has a responsibility to continue the Bakery business that I have."

"Work of promise, Mom. Anarya won't stop Daneesa from finishing college. Anarya will also support Daneesa's efforts later."

Bu Rani smiled at Anarya's persistence to convince her. Still with a smile on her back, Rani said again, "Have you asked God for guidance? If you are at a crossroads, pray and seek guidance from Allah. Don't be in a hurry to decide something."

"Anarya is sure, Mom. It's the only way Mama and Papa can support my relationship with Daneesa." Highlight netra Anarya is now resigned.

"Alright, if it is already the path you want to take. All I'm handing back to Daneesa, whether he wants to or not."

For the sake of the seventh heaven, a twinkle of despair instantly emanated from the netra of Anarya. Soon he reached for Bu Rani's hand and kissed the back of the motherly woman's hand, many times while saying thank you.

Bu Rani reciprocated Anarya's attitude by rubbing the shoulder of the unyielding young man. Actually the heart of Bu Rani is crying because she has to release her favorite daughter married without the blessing of the groom's parents.

"But on one condition, Son Anarya."

"What is that, Mom?" Anarya looked up and stared fixedly at the sad face that depicted there was a sense of disassociation over all her choices. Anarya hoped that the conditions would not be too difficult for her.

"After marriage, never touch Daneesa before you actually get your parents' blessing and are legally valid in the country."

Anarya. The condition of not touching Daneesa was easy for him, because the purpose of marrying Daneesa was not merely to want it. But the next challenge that makes it even now flinch. What if he fails to make his parents sure of his choice? Will a legal marriage by law not take place?

"How about, Son Anarya?" tanya Bu Rani disperse the reverie of Anarya.

"Y-yes, Mom. I can do it, I don't have to worry about it.

Finally Anarya accepted the condition that she would not touch Daneesa as long as her marriage was not legally legal. And this was the toughest challenge for him, getting his parents' blessing.

The wedding was simple, there was no party. Only the sacred ijab and qobul become a separate happiness for those who are being struck by romance. Some photo shots capture important moments in their love journey.

But the bitter reality again took away the despair that Anarya wanted to grasp. As hard as he tried, so strong was the rejection he received. Ms. Bram still rejects Daneesa's presence on the grounds of a social position that contrasts like heaven and earth. Daneesa is considered inappropriate to be a companion to the successor of the Bramantyo family.

"Anarya, there are still many rich women who are commensurate with our social status. Try to open your eyes, see that Lasmi who has long put her heart to you. Don't you be blinded by the love of a classless woman like Daneesa!" nagel Bu Bram at that time.

"Ma, me and Daneesa are married. Here's the proof." Anarya presented several photos of her wedding with Daneesa to Bu Bram.

Suddenly the photos were able to make the netra Bu Bram and her husband rounded wide, especially Bu Bram who was almost always feeling claustrophobic. Oxygen seemed not to want to enter the lungs, so he had to drop down and sit on the sofa. Yes, Ms. Bram was in shock at the time.

"Drink first, Ma," said Mr. Bram while offering a glass of water which was then greeted by Ms. Bram.

"Pa, our son has been framed by the poor woman" said Ms. Bram sadly after several gulps of water soaked her throat.

"The work is not framed, Ma. Anarya who came to ask Daneesa to her mother," said Anarya did not accept.

"That's enough!" shouted Mr. Bram while getting up and shaking his waist.

"Anarya, you are wrong to take the step of marrying the girl without our permission," continued Mr. Bram with a sharp gaze towards Anarya.

"It's not appropriate that you do that, do you think we're dead?"

"I tried to tell Papa and Mama, but you refused!" yelled Anarya no less hysterical.

"But that doesn't mean you can make a decision!"

"This week, Papa will take care of your move."

"What does Papa mean?"

"You're going to college in Australia."

"No, Pa!"

"You don't want that Papa's decision." said Mr. Bram without giving Anarya a chance to refuse.

"Well if Papa forces, don't blame Anarya for being determined."

"What do you mean?"

Anarya did not answer. Just a look of disappointment that he glanced at. Regardless of his father's question, he breezed out of the house.

Necklaces. Yes, at that time Anarya was really upset. He no longer knew what to do to make the parents change.

One week after her marriage to Daneesa, one week she also left home and chose to stay in the boarding room to avoid forcing Mr. Bram to move to Australia.

That morning he met Daneesa. As usual, he invited Daneesa to go to college. But there was something strange about Daneesa's attitude that morning. He was more silent, even reluctant to kiss Anarya's hand as she was about to enter the classroom.

Daneesa also ignored Anarya during the break, even when Daneesa was reluctant to walk parallel to Anarya.

"Daneesa, what's wrong with you? Tell Donk that I'm wrong."

"Just ask your Mama" Daneesa said as she continued walking.

"Why else with Mama?"

Daneesa stopped his steps, staring intently at the man in his heart. "Go home and ask your mom. I don't want to explain anything" said Daneesa then passed leaving Anarya who still did not understand with Daneesa's attitude.

That afternoon Anarya returned home to ask her mother for an explanation. Daneesa felt hurt because he was disappointed by the attitude of Bu Bram who some time ago went to the bakery to hit Daneesa and his mother.

Anarya became even more inflamed when she learned of Bu Bram's overly arrogant attitude towards the Daneesa family. He wanted to end his life so as not to feel the torment of hell created by his own parents.

Almost a month Anarya tried to apologize to Daneesa for Bu Bram's attitude, but somehow Daneesa's heart was made of. So loud. Difficult forgiving.

"Daneesa, why can't you forgive Mama. And why are you punishing me for your mama's fault?" anarya protest when she came to Daneesa's house.

"The wounds that Mama has inflicted are too deep, Anarya. He can insult me, but not my mother."

"Yes, I know that." Very softly Anarya said, she submitted a face unable to look at the hurt look of Daneesa.

"If you know, then stop begging. Because at any time I will never forgive your mother's attitude."

"You'd better go" continued Daneesa as she stood up and walked away from Anarya.

Anarya tried to catch up with Daneesa who had locked the room door. Behind the door came a heartbreaking sobbing. Anarya's heart felt torn. His desire to make Daneesa happy created many wounds in the heart of the woman he loved so much.

"Go home first, Son Anarya. Daneesa may take some time to heal any wounds caused by your Mama's words" suggested Bu Rani who saw Anarya standing at the door with a clear ringing of fur on her cheeks.

Anarya turned her head, then immediately wiped away the tears. "Alright, Mom. Again I am sorry for all my mistakes, but please don't hate me. I've tried to get them to respect our relationship, I'm willing to leave them for my love of Daneesa" she said.

"Yes, I know. I don't hate you, I'll try to persuade Daneesa. Now go home and calm your heart. Rest, because I see you're not well either."

"Good, Mom. Thanks." Anarya kissed the back of the mother-in-law's hand in reverence, then stepped away and returned to the boarding house.

The situation that made Anarya depressed, her cheeks look more tapered. The appearance that used to be so neat, has now changed drastically. The hair that had begun to be long he did not take care of, the fragrance that came out of his body was almost no longer smelled.

Anarya's condition is truly concerning. However, I don't know what demon has whispered the heart of an Anarya so that that afternoon he entered the shop selling stimulant drugs. In his mind there was only one way, which was to impregnate the Daneesa. He was lawful as Daneesa's husband in religious law.

"I'm sorry, Daneesa." Anarya's cries broke again when all the past was present.

Prolonged regret made him unable to forgive himself until now. Even to forget his first love, he was unable to.

Danees. Yes, the girl has taken all her heart and love. Daneesa has taken away all his soul. Now, it is only the body that seeks to compromise with destiny.

"Lord, forgive me. Let me take a little of my life from a Daneela in lieu of the woman I love the most" Anarya prayed in her sedu sedan of tears.