
Camila POVs
Since last night I couldn't sleep. It's been a lot of home. The whole family has gathered. Only the nuclear family is actually because the marriage that I will do is just a simple marriage. Andrew's brother just arrived at dawn. Papa and Jane's mom have been coming since last night. But unfortunately Nath disappeared somewhere. I honestly feel so guilty about him.
Recollecting how disappointed Nath was in me a week ago he learned of my wedding plans and Dirga's. At that time Mother told papa if I was proposed by the family om Dirga. Papa must be my guardian. Papa and Mama Jane are so happy to hear about my marriage. But it wasn't for Nath.
Flashbacks
" Mile, you're not serious about merid?" nath's voice on the other end of the phone bombarded me with questions I found hard to answer.
" Mile, papa says if you mo merid. And I got in shock because papa said your future husband's name is Dirga. What does papa mean it's Dirga's sister Danu.? "
Nath's question made me shut up. Don't know what to say.
" Miles... Mila..!!!! Answer me don't let it. "
" Nath's.... Um... Actually was..... "
" what exactly? Answer Mil. " Nath just kept urging me with his various questions.
" Nath....."
" yes Mil...."
" actually... I really want to get married.... Same..... Om... Dirga. "
I took a breath and exhaled slowly. I've been honest with Nath.
Silent. No response from Nath.
" why?"
I cringed at Nath's question.
" why did you get married there, brother Dirga.? Have you guys been dating all this time? " tanya asked me
" no... No.." I shook my head even though across the street Nath must not have seen it.
" then? How come you guys want to merid?. Mil you don't fool me. Not funny to know. "
" Nath I want to marry Dirga because of her mother's request." I paused my words.
" mama om Dirga was often sick and he asked om Dirga to get married immediately. But......"
" but why Mil. " Nath interrupted my words.
" but my mother Dirga asked me to marry her. "
" why do you have to be Mil."
" i don't know Nath. I don't really want this wedding. You know for yourself if I still want to pursue my dreams. Chasing all my minds. I want to graduate and soon become a doctor. But Nath....... Seeing my mother Dirga I became powerless to refuse. I didn't want to let her down and eventually get sick. I can't hurt her anyway. "
There was no response from Nath.
" Nath, if you were me, what would you do.? I told Dirga to find another woman he wanted to marry. But back again, her mother's only wish was for me to marry her son."
" why do you know my mother, Dirga? "
" wh if that's what I used to be at his house. When Danu is leaving for London. Nath one more time please. Please understand my position at this time. I'm really in Nath's dilemma. It's a very tough decision. Getting married is not easy for Nath. "
There was no sound from Nath there.
" Nath's.... I'm sorry yes. Yes, I hung up the phone. Bye Nath's. "
Flasback end
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I spread the view all over Mother's house. Starting from the front yard that has been installed tents and some chairs are neatly lined up. In the living room has been designed in such a way for the Ijab qabul event later tonight. I stepped into the kitchen. Mommy, budhe yasmin and mama jane are busy struggling with their cooking.
The day was up, my mind was still very confused. It feels like a dream. Today I'm getting married. Crush my ass over the couch in the living room. I take my breath, calming back my broken heart. A bride should be happy on her wedding day. I can't back down anymore. All I have to do is stay ahead and face all the decisions I've made.
I squealed in shock to find Nath with a slight small run up the stairs. Where my brother was until last night he didn't come home. Until papa confused looking for his whereabouts.
" Nath's.... Wait!!!" my screams are not shaken. Nath kept stepping up the stairs.
I who wanted to chase him was blocked by Danisha's sister who emerged from the living room.
" Mila, where are you going. This is the fairy already coming. Let's hunt we're ready."
" but Brother... That's Nath.. "
" let it go. That was the brother who told Nath to rest in my sister's room. It looks like he is tired" said Danisha and I also follow the advice of my sister-in-law to let Nath while.
I also went into my room with brother Danisha and perias from the wedding organizer who had been hired by his mother om Dirga.
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I was still in my room accompanied by Danisha's sister. At this time we are ready and just waiting for the arrival of Dirga om with family. Mr. Penghulu and officers from KUA have also come.
" don't be so tense. Let's relax. You must be nervous." asked Danisha while correcting the kebaya that I wear.
" it is natural to call someone married. Brother was that too." Brother Danisha smiled.
The door opens, Ken's brother appears there.
" the groom has arrived. You guys get ready." said Ken
I'm getting nervous. Brother Danisha stood up and helped me to stand up.
" let's go down. The show will begin. "
" now, brother."
" yes... Want when again. Yuk ah we're out. "
Brother Danisha flanked my arm, out of the room. Get down the stairs with a heart. These feet are heavy to walk.
" hey... Relax don't be so tense. Everything's gonna be fine. Trust me the same brother. " Sister Danisha tried to calm me down.
I smile. Come on Mila relax.I tried to neutralize my heartbeats when my eyes accidentally caught the back of the man sitting in front of my papa and penghulu sir.
Brother Danisha led me forward, looking up a little I saw that many of my family had gathered there. There is a mother sitting flanked by mama jane and budhe yasmin. Next to him was Mama and papa om Dirga along with two women I did not know. My two older brothers were also there, Brother Ken and Brother Andrew. They both smiled at me. Next to Andrew's brother was Nath looking at me with an illegible look. Sister Ratna, who is none other than budhe yasmin, was also present with her husband and children.
Om Dirga looked at me, I looked down not daring to look at him. Brother Danisha took me to sit next to Dirga. I closed my eyes when Mr. Penghulu started to say the words.
And all like a dream. Because I was so late with my own thoughts that I did not focus on what had been said from the mouth of the man sitting next to me.
Suddenly the word SAH was thrown from the invited guests. So...... The ijab qobul event is over. And i'm... Gee whiz.... My status has changed.
The prayers recited by Mr. Penghulu made me a little calm. After that we were both asked to pin the wedding ring and for the first time Dirga kissed my forehead as well as I who now began to kiss the back of his hand. He's the guy sitting next to me this is my husband from now on and I don't know when.
The show isn't finished until here. We were brought to our parents to ask for their blessing. The term sungkem. My mother hugged me so tightly. Haru's cry accompanied this procession. Likewise when Dirga and I sungkem on his mom and dad. Happy cries also appeared on their faces.
Shortly after we finished our silence, we greeted some relatives and close neighbors who were present at this event. Both my brothers looked happy too.
" Sister Andrew I'm sorry Mila stepin..."
" you are small so incantation. Betewe congratulations, little brother...." Brother Andrew hugged me. I saw Nath sitting behind Andrew's brother looking at me.
" Nath.." I took off my arms at Andrew's. And now I'm approaching Nath.
Nath, my sister is now also hugging me. " Congratulations Mil. Perhaps Dirga's brother is your soul mate and not my soul mate." whispered her softly in my ear.
" thank you Nath. I'm sorry." And we both hugged back.
I can see the arrival of Kak Daffi who is now hugging Dirga on the front porch. So it turns out that Daffi was also invited, my mind wondered. Afterwards, Daffi approached me who was now standing with Nath.
" Congratulations Mil. You're the same Dirga really-really... This is an important event that I was not invited to..... Ckkp... But yes even though you guys are not, I still come..... Ahaha.." Brother Daffi chuckled and extended his hand. I still don't understand. If not invited why Daffi could be here and know about my marriage. My mind started asking questions again.
I got his hand." I'm sorry, brother. Not that I meant to be shady. But this is just a family event actually. "
" so all this time I don't consider that family.... "
" that's not it, too, brother... Sorry"
" you don't feel guilty about it. What matters is that I'm here now."
" thank you, brother."
Brother Daffi smiled before passing by to enjoy the prepared dishes.
I was shocked, but Dirga was standing next to me. Without words without sound. I don't know what to say to her either. I also remained silent.
Suddenly the scream from behind me surprised the two of us. I saw mama om Dirga who has now changed status to mama-in-law I fell drooping in my father-in-law's arms. Dirga hurried to them.
" lt... Mamma.. Pa, mama why." om Dirga looks panicked.
" let's take it to the hospital now." Papa-in-law ordered.
Papa has carried my mother. Followed by Dirga who is now walking out of the house. All the families panicked. Some of the invited guests who were enjoying the dish started to ask questions but my papa managed to calm them down. I walked up to Dirga who had opened the car door. My father-in-law went inside her with my mother still in her lap.
" oom, I'm coming along" I said when Dirga started circling the car.
" let's go in." he said.
Brother Ken and sister Danisha also ran after me.
" we're going to the hospital" said Ken.
Om Dirga nodded before he got in the car and sat behind the wheel.
" Mile, I brought my own car. You are with Dirga" brother Ken ordered me.
" yes, brother."
After I entered and sat next to Dirga, the car passed leaving Mother's house. Followed by Ken's brother and Danisha's sister who followed us from behind.
I looked in the back seat. I saw my father-in-law's panicked face because my mother was still unconscious from her fainting.