Aini's Heart Journey

Event Preparation

"We're going to Pa's place, aren't we, today?" Umar asked enthusiastically, as Ardi walked out of his room.

Ardi smiled, looking at his two sons standing in front of his room, already well-dressed and looking very impatient to meet Aini. It was still half six in the morning.

"So, dong. Have you guys had a shower?" Answer Ardi.

"It's dong, Pa." Umar and Kenzo answered simultaneously.

"Yes, Papa took a shower for a while. After that, we're off to the airport."

"Okay, Pa."

Ardi then went back into his room followed by Umar and Kenzo. He immediately took a shower and prepared.

Ah yes, after the application event four days ago, Umar immediately returned to Bandung with Ardi, Kenzo and Rama and Niken. Aini, choosing to return to Banyuwangi first to check the condition of the stall.

And today, Ardi and his two sons will fly to Surabaya to pick up Aini. They will pick up Aini, to Bandung take care of some things for Ardi and Aini's wedding.

Strange actually. But that's what happened.

Aini actually wants to go to Bandung accompanied by Erna alone. But Ardi forbade it. Ardi did not want Aini to travel from the eastern tip of Java island, to the western part of Java island with just Erna alone. So, he chose to pick up Aini to Banyuwangi.

But because Aini also did not want Ardi exhausted with his trip, they agreed to meet in Surabaya only. And Aini went to Surabaya, obviously accompanied by Erna.

When the application event yesterday, it has been decided, if the marriage contract will be held three more weeks, in the morning. And the recipe, it'll be held in the afternoon.

Accad and reception will be held at once in Bandung. Given, Aini is actually a Jogja, but he has not lived in Jogja for a long time. So, it was decided together, that the wedding ceremony and reception were held in Bandung, where Ardi was born, grew up and lived.

Although the show was sudden, Ardi did not want his show to be ordinary. So, he obviously immediately prepared everything quickly. Starting from the event venue, invitation, MUA, wedding dress, event concept and other things.

All Ardi prepared quickly but still carefully. He entrusted some of those things to the Wedding Organizer belonging to one of his old friends. And the news of Ardi's wedding, obviously spread to his old friends quickly.

At nine in the morning, Ardi and Umar and Kenzo arrived in Surabaya. They wait for Aini who is still on the way by train from Banyuwangi.

While waiting, Ardi invited Umar and Kenzo to the office first, to check some things related to his work. Because obviously, in the next few weeks, he will be very busy with his wedding preparations.

And after dzuhur, Ardi was already at the station to pick up Aini. He had to wait about fifteen minutes, until the train that Aini was riding arrived.

"You coming, honey?" Aini said in disbelief, when she saw Umar and Kenzo.

"Yes, Mother. I miss Mother." Honest Umar who immediately poured into Aini's embrace.

"Mother misses you too." Answer Aini haru.

"I? No misses?" Challenge Ardi, while walking towards Aini behind Umar and Kenzo.

Aini smiled very sweetly at Ardi. "Shall I answer, my mother?"

Ardi smiled at Aini's reply. He then turned to Erna who was standing beside Aini.

"Thank you, Na. I'll take you to the parlors." Sincere Ardi.

"No need, sir." Erna replied.

"What's wrong. I want to go for a walk."

"Don't, Mum! Erna has been picked up by Angga. That's." Answer Aini, pointing to the back of Ardi.

Ardi immediately looked over. He was surprised, because he found his men who he did not invite were behind him.

"When have you been here?" Ask Ardi.

"From before you arrived." Honestly Angga was a little embarrassed, after being near Ardi.

"Please give my regards to Ms. Yanti. I'm sorry, I can't stop by this time." Aini's message to Erna.

"Yes, Mother. I'll tell you later." Yakin Erna's.

"We go first." Pamit Ardi's.

"Good, sir." Angga and Erna answered at the same time.

"First, yeah." Pamit Aini's.

"Yes, Mommy."

"Yes, Mom."

Ardi, Aini and their two sons immediately made their way out of the station. Angga and Erna also followed them slightly behind.

And like what Ardi said earlier, they immediately spent time together by taking a walk to one of the tourist sites. They were like a very complete and happy little family.

"Mama?" Tegur Ardi was full of shock, when he saw Niken sitting casually in the family room with Rama.

"Not to be surprised like that." Relax Niken.

"Mom why are you here?"

"Same as you were with Kenzo and Umar. Fly."

"But,,"

"You think, Mama will be in it so you found Aini alone in this house. Don't think you don't know your head, yeah!"

"What?"

Ardi really did not think, his mother and father would follow him to Surabaya. In fact, he had planned a romantic and beautiful evening with Aini tonight, despite Kenzo and Umar.

But, if both of his parents come, really, the plan will cancel everything. And Ardi obviously became annoyed because of that. Aini finally smiled amusedly.

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Time just keeps going. Walking feels so fast. Moreover, if accompanied by a happy feeling. It was as if he was running without excuse.

Not felt, today is the time for Ardi, for the second time faced with a ruler. Truly, never in his mind, if he would have experienced this twice in his life.

But Ardi is grateful, the woman at the moment, is so special. In fact, more special than his previous woman. Remember, the struggle to get to this day is not easy. And wait for uncertain times.

In a location that blends with nature, the order of beautiful flowers already looks so romantic. There are some chairs that are also neatly arranged, which will be the seat of some invited guests, who will also be a witness, a man who is dashing and handsome, making a sacred promise to the woman.

Ardi held a closed marriage ceremony. Only his close relatives and friends were invited. But, he invited many of his friends and business colleagues for his reception. To the extent that, there will be two sessions of the reception event so that the venue can accommodate the maximum of the guests of the two brides.

Ardi was already sitting in front of a ruler who became Aini's guardian. Because indeed, Aini's father had no brothers. So, Aini uses wali hukim.

The invited guests also occupy the available seats. They were amazed to see Ardi who looked so dashing with a white envelope that he wore.

"That's our son, Pa." Haru Niken, with a netra that has not been separated from his son.

"Yes, Ma. He's our Ardi. May this be Ardi's last, Ma." Rama said he did not lose.

"Must dong, Pa. I don't want another daughter-in-law."

"Yes, yes, Ma. He's gonna be our best son-in-law. World and the hereafter."

"Aamiin's."

A simple do'a from the couple's parents, the bridegroom, became an escort for the start of the wedding ceremony this morning. Everyone looks happy to welcome the event this morning. No exception two sons of the bride who was sitting accompanied the bride, who was on the other side of the wedding contract was held.

"Kenzo saaaayang Mother." Kenzo said while holding Aini's one hand.

"Umar also loves Mother." Timpal Umar.

"Mother love you too." Sincere Aini.

Aini smiled happily, looking at her two sons in turn. With a modern kebaya dressing that is in line with the beskap that Ardi wears, he looks more beautiful and charming.

But Ardi has not met Aini until now. Because it was, it was Aini's request. They will meet, when Ardi has completed his sacred promise before the Almighty and the witnesses.

After a series of small events, it was finally time for Ardi to do his part. He had been preparing for that for a few days. Although this was not the first for Ardi, still, he was nervous and slightly trembling. Make the fingertips a little cold.

"No need to be nervous, Mr. Ardi!" Penghulu suggestion.

"Yes, Sir. Thank you." Thank you." Answer Ardi as gently as possible.

The ruler who became the guardian of Aini, immediately grasped tightly and certainly Ardi's hand. He also loudly, said the hijab that will be answered by Ardi. Until finally, the,,

"I accept, marry and marry her, Khadijah Isnaini bint Sumadi, with the mascavid, cash." Said Ardi with one no less loud.

"How are the witnesses?" Ask penghulu.

"Well, sir." Answer two witnesses at the same time.

"Saahh." Welcome the invited guests.

"Alhamdulillah." Speak to the audience at the same time.

Penghulu then recited a do'a to the bride. Accompanied, by the tears that had soaked the beautiful face of the bride who was still sitting a little away from the guests.

Aini can't keep her tears from flowing. The squeezes in his heart were mixed together without being able to stand it. Happiness and joy filled his heart.

A new chapter of Ardi and Aini's life has just begun. New stories in the pages of their lives, will begin to be written. What kind of story will be written later? Is happy? Saddened? Or even back to tears?