Akad Shackle

Decisionmaking

An atmosphere of grief again enveloped the residence of Rahma's parents. Just a week ago his father died, now he again received takjiyah from his relatives, neighbors and relatives for the departure of his mother. Sitting beside the corpse by embracing Joseph his youngest brother who was so very lost.

After the body of the mother finished in the bath, pardoned and disembodied Joseph not a little moved from beside the body. His head lowered, hiding a cry that seemed not to want people to know but he was also unable to hold it. Sometimes his shoulders shook but still without a sound. Joseph, the youngest son in charge now looks fragile and helpless.

At the departure of the father, Joseph was still able to hold back tears and even became a backup for Rahma. But this time mother's departure really made her soul shaken. Not because he did not accept fate, but a sense of loss is very deep felt because of the departure of the mother who was not long after the father and in an immeasurable way. Indeed, death is the only thing God knows, when, where and in what way will come to every living being.

Everything does exist and will happen according to the provisions of his qadha and qadar. This is the belief of the Muslims and the faithful followers of the Prophet s.a.w. That is, the belief that everything in this world will never exist and happen without the knowledge, permission and provision of God.

"Patience Deck, this is all the best" said Rahma near the ears of Joseph who never raised his head. Currently they are only two because Budi and Maya are still on their way after being told that mother is gone.

Due to a request from Maya, Rahma and the extended family agree to wait for the arrival of Maya and her husband before burying the mother. At this time he has arrived in Bandung, about two hours more likely to arrive in Garut. It is likely that the body will be buried by Ba'da Ashar.

Meanwhile, Budi, with a heavy heart he had to mengikhlaskan departure without a chance to see his face for the last time because the flight is scheduled at seven tonight. Only through a video call connected through Rahma's cell phone, Budi and his small family can watch the process of recovering their late mother's body.

Kumandang adzan maghrib sounded heartbreaking. The atmosphere of the house already seemed deserted from the mourners, only the immediate family was still there. They are busy preparing for the lecture that will be held tonight.

A car is parked in Rahma's parents' yard. Joseph who was on the porch of the house looked at the car because he did not know who the owner was. He is now back in control after Rahma gives him advice.

Yusuf's face suddenly changed when he saw who got out of the car.

"Assalamu'alaikum, Suf" Anggara stood before Yusuf who kept staring intently at him.

"Wa'alaikumsalam's chat. There is a need for what Brother Angga came here" asked Yusuf ketus, annoyed and angry again ambushed his heart when he met Anggara.

"I'm sorry Brother Suf, you really just found out if you died. Brother just received his information this afternoon and came straight here" Anggara did look very tired, it seems like he was driving his own car at a fairly high speed, indeed, it was visible from his chest that rose and fell quickly and was still wearing full office clothes.

"Tell.." replied Joseph,

"I'm sorry big brother, you really just found out. Now where's your brother?" Anggara still looks very anxious, there are no lies in his words. Seems like she was shocked when she found out about her father's death.

"Daddy, who?" not yet Joseph answered, the voice of Rahma from inside the house was heard calling and asking about the guests who came. He just finished with the preparation of the study event that will be held after the Isya prayer.

"Honey, Rahma, forgive me" did not wait long, when she saw Rahma coming out of Anggara's house quickly approached Rahma and immediately embraced her.

There was no rejection or reply from Rahma when the man who was still her husband embraced her. Tears were not even there, Rahma seemed to have prepared herself to face anything in the future.

Neighbors and family began to arrive at the home of both Rahma's parents they were invited to attend the study after the death of Rahma's mother.

"Please enter the mas" Rahma unraveled Anggara's embrace and let him inside as more and more guests arrived. He behaved as if nothing had happened, Anggara felt more and more guilty seeing the cold attitude of his first wife.

At exactly 11 pm the study was completed, at the same time Budi and his wife and two children arrived at the residence of his parents. The atmosphere had again enveloped, the cries of the four brothers broke again. They embrace each other shedding a deep sense of loss due to the departure of loved ones at about the same time.

The night is getting late. Everything that happened today was not easy for everyone. They were in their rooms to rest their tired bodies.

Anggara stood sculpting when he saw Rahma had fallen asleep. Now they are in the room that Rahma used to occupy before marrying him. Nothing has changed, the room remains the same as the first time Anggara entered it when they were married.

"I'm sorry Rahma, my wife Rahma. You must have gone through days that weren't easy as long as I wasn't around. Sorry if I ended up stuck in our household situation. I love you baby, love you so much...."

Cup....Anggara kissed his wife's forehead that had been sound, tired face so obvious. His eyes were still even puffy due to his crying all day.

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Morning greets, a new day has arrived, waiting for people to start their new lives. Time goes on without being prevented, yesterday has passed and tomorrow is not necessarily. Then our day is today. Doing our job today well is the right choice, because tomorrow is not necessarily destined for us anymore. Smile at the people we meet today because tomorrow we will not meet again.

Anggara has sat firmly, his prowess and authority is unfettered even though he has now switched professions. He sat cross-legged upright facing Budi, his brother-in-law.

Deliberately this morning Budi asked him to speak seriously, he did not want to procrastinate again the problems that befell his sister. Currently his role is increasing, not only as a brother who must protect and protect his sister but also a surrogate parent for Rahma.

"I'm sorry if I was rude. But with the capacity as an older brother and Rahma's parents I think what I'm doing is right" Budi started the conversation this morning seriously, Anggara even looked tense after hearing what her sister-in-law said,

Budi also briefly told what he knew about his sister's household before he next asked Anggara to confirm the truth of the news. He wanted to hear everything he knew that was an Anggara's version.

Honestly Anggara also justifies everything that Budi said. She apologizes for not being able to fight for Rahma to be her only life partner. Circumstances make him helpless, although his heart has a great love for Rahma was not enough to reject what became the request of both parents, especially his mother to immediately have offspring.

Budi took a deep breath, after hearing Anggara's explanation that was no different from what his sister said he nodded his head. His little heart was angry, wanting him to punch the face of the man who became his sister-in-law, but as a wise man he did not want to hehabah, he said, he just wanted the best for everything especially for his sister without having to put forward anger and violence. Especially when his family is still in a state of mourning, he does not want to make the atmosphere uncomfortable.

After knowing the truth of Anggara's version, he was steady to determine what to do. Budi will leave all his final decisions to his beloved sister.

"Thank you for your honesty, I just want to know the truth of both, the Rahma version and your version. To be honest as a big brother, I am very disappointed and very angry with you, how could you treat my sister like this" Budi sighed pausing his words, imagining the inner wounds his sister had suffered, Budi felt his chest so tight.

"Well you, maybe the woman you love and marry is not perfect, but she is a precious treasure to her father and to all of us her brothers. You have hurt a daughter who has been desperately blessed by her father and so loved by her brothers" said Budi with a voice that increasingly rattled,

"I'm sorry, sister" Anggara said with an unchanged position, he lowered his head helplessly against his sister-in-law.

"Ohhhh......" Throw his breath rough, though,

"After this, I will leave everything to Rahma and you. Please be careful to decide the decision you will take, make the decision as the best solution of the problem you are facing" concluded Budi ended his chat with his sister-in-law, he also stood up from his seat.

"Dek, come here" called Budi, he deliberately asked Rahma or anyone not present in his chat with Anggara, but he asked Rahma to listen to what Anggara said, as a result since Anggara faced her brother Rahma was standing behind the door that connects the living room and the living room where Anggara and Budi chatted.