A Wound

Chapter 34's

A few days later, Ibra invites Ara to meet her parents. And tonight they were right in front of Ibra's house.

Ara had indeed steadied her heart, to accept the marriage she was about to have with the man.

"Are you sure you want to do it?" tanya Ibra was convincing. And answered a nod by Ara

Along the way, Ibra continued to ask Ara's readiness to marry him. He just didn't want to, the girl regretted her decision. He did not even force his will on the girl. But Ara still expressed her readiness to help him.

"Come, comein!" bring Ibra. And Ara nodded back. Follow the steps of Ibra.

"Assynnya!"

"Glamma!" the inside voice can be heard by both of them, who they believe that it is the truth of Mama Reta.

Mama Reta who appeared from inside, smiled broadly at Ara's arrival.

"Aante!" Ara walked over to Mama Reta, then kissed the back of the middle-aged woman's hand.

"Fra! Let's sit down, honey." Mama Reta pulled Ara's hand to sit on the same sofa that was in the living room. "You're looking for Rissa, aren't you? Rissa's out."

"No, Ma. Ara here wants to meet Mama with Papa," said Ibra. Who had sat himself right in front of the two women.

"Meet us? What's up, honey?" mama Reta asked Ara.

Instead of answering Mama Reta's question, Ara turned her eyes to Ibra. Seeing that, Mama Reta also turned her eyes to her son. And squinted his eyes, as he felt that there was something strange about the two. "What don't-don't... "

Mama Reta hesitated to continue her words. However, when getting a nod from Ibra, make both eyes of Mama Reta perfectly rounded.

"really? How come?" ask mama Reta, sparkling.

"We'll tell you later" replied Ibra.

"Okay, mama's gonna call your Papa." Mama Reta quickly got up from her seat, then walked quickly to find her husband.

"You okay?" ibra asked Ara who looked worried.

"Yes, I'm just a little nervous."

"It really doesn't matter, does it? Right now we can't cancel it anymore."

"Yes, it's okay. Don't worry, I'm fine."

"alright. Just relax, Mama is good Papa, Kok."

"Yes, Ara knows."

"Then try to smile" Ibra said with a big smile. Makes Ara smile to see it.

Not long after, Mama Reta was seen out with Papa Nahar. Approaching Ara and Ibra.

Ara immediately stood up and kissed the back of the middle-aged man's hand, shortly after getting a greeting from the man.

Papa Nahar then sat himself on the single sofa that was there. While Mama Reta, back to her place, on the side of Ara.

"So that future wife you're referring to, Ara?" ask Papa Nahar to Ibra.

"Yes, Pa. Ibra please, Papa bless us" Ibra said.

"And very sweet of course. Isn't that right, Pa?" mama Reta smiled and answered a nod by her husband.

Mama Reta grabbed Ara's hand and held it, "you know, Mama is very happy to be able to get a daughter-in-law like you" said Mama Reta.

"It looks like Aunt is overrated. Ara's not that good. Ara was so afraid of not being able to become the daughter-in-law that Auntie had expected."

"No. Mama sure you're a good boy. And from now on call me Mama yeah, don't call Auntie again."

After getting a nod from Ara, Mama Reta then inquired about her relationship.

And their conversation just flowed, to the wedding plan that will be held next month.

After dinner together, Ibra then drove Ara home.

"Thank you, yeah!" ibra said, when they were on their way to Ara's house.

"Yes!"

"From now on, you keep quiet. What are you thinking?" ask Ibra.

"I just feel guilty for lying to Brother Ibra's parents. Especially Aunt Reta. He looks so happy with this marriage."

"Don't think. Mama is like that. After all we don't completely lie to them, because we're going to actually get married. It's just that, we will not have a husband and wife relationship like a couple in general" said Ibra.

But Ara kept quiet. I feel sorry for having done such a big lie. But he also could not possibly withdraw his words. Because that would make both of Ibra's parents even more hurt.

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A month has passed. And two more days is the day that Mama Reta has been waiting for. But no, with both brides, who actually feel increasingly anxious about facing their fake marriage.

Everything was prepared by the Ibra family. A fancy party like mama Reta wishes.

Ara only takes part when choosing a wedding dress and wedding ring only. The rest he left to mama Reta, who from the beginning was very enthusiastic.

Today Ara invited her two best friends to visit the graves of her parents. Because his father's tomb is right next to his mother's tomb, so it makes it easier for him to visit his second tomb.

Ara crouched down and stroked the tombstone that belonged to her father.

"Assalamualaikum, Father, Mother," said Ara. "Dad, Mother. Two days later, Ara is getting married. I don't know if this could be called a wedding or just a game. But Ara still wants to ask for your blessing. Pray for Ara to be a good wife." Ara quickly brushed off her fallen tears.

"Dad... Ara long.... " Ara lowered her head, when she could no longer hold back her tears.

Right now he really misses his father. Even very longed for the warmth of his father's embrace, which he could no longer feel.

Arumi and Miya continue to stroke Ara's shoulder, trying to give peace to her best friend.

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