Allow the Heart to Choose

22.Engagement day

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The roar of sholawat has been chanted by the santri, the sound of flying is even more beautifying his singing.

All seemed happy, smiles, laughter and jokes crowded the room which was decorated with shades of white and green in the vast pesantren courtyard.

Guests who have come directly to the place that has been prepared specifically for the engagement of Aisyah and Farel.

Farel looked nervous sitting next to Faisal. Farel's hand was hot cold because it was so groggy with the event on the run for this.

With a light brown suit matching the one Aisyah was wearing, Farel looked very handsome and full of charisma.

Faisal turned his head he smiled at his best friend who would soon be his sister-in-law. "get calm, don't be too nervous or all will see you " whispered Faisal.

Farel flinched then looked at Farel who was already smiling towards him. It was like a life and death gamble how Farel would be mediocre, it was only natural that he was so nervous about the day that would become history for him.

Everyone was impatiently waiting for the event to take place, just waiting for Aisyah alone and after that the event will be live.

While Rayyan is also impatient, guests have come and the event will be started but Aisyah has not yet come there. "so long anyway Aisyah, Ma. lest you..? " Royyan Noble stepped out of the place wanting to make sure that Aisyah did not run away from the event and would put her to shame later.

" By! " call Keisha but ignored, forced Keisha to chase after Rayyan who almost reached the exit.

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Rico parked his motorbike in a parking lot that has been provided specifically for all motorcycles, while the car is in a different parking lot. Rico got off, took off his helmet by slowly putting it on his bike properly.

Rico lowered his head and pointed his face at the small rearview mirror of his motorcycle. Rico's looks allowed his slightly messy hair with his hands.

Rico stood up straight again staring around the already very crowded guests. Rico closed his eyes in a flash, took his long breath and let out his slowly, trying to strengthen his heart with what would happen before his eyes in a moment.

" Bishim... I have to be strong. This is not the end of Rico's life path, so you have to keep going despite the hardships "he murmured.

Rico stepped out swinging his legs towards the place where the event would take place.

I don't know if this is a coincidence or what, but when Rico got to the front of the entrance through the left and at the same time Aisyah also came from the right.

The two stopped stepping, the eyes of the two of them meeting each other.

" Subhanallah... You're so pretty Aisyah. You are like the shining angel of heaven. "inner Rico and keep staring in admiration Aisyah without blinking.

" Bang Rico. "bluff Ayesha was almost inaudible.

While Shelvia who was holding Aisyah's arm just kept quiet and let it all happen. If indeed the two are not the soul mate of a hidden loving gaze it must be the last gaze.

Aisyah's eyes were back in tears, her sadness was back when she saw Rico who was so strong and smiled sweetly at her.

" Why Bang Rico should come "inner Ayesha.

Rico frowned, did Ayesha dislike his arrival? was Rico wrong to fulfill the obligation by attending an invitation that Farel had specifically given to him?.

"What'sthis? does Aisyah not like me coming? " confused Rico.

The clear crystal back slid from Aisyah's beautiful eyes. He regretted all this, regretted the love he had cultivated before having and finally the love could only stop at a taste.

"*I promised you that if Bang Rico hadn't come, I wouldn't have continued this engagement, but this? why Bang Rico had to come "sorry Aisha in her heart.

Rico was sad to hear that, why he should be the reason Aisyah sad and be the reason for the event and not the event.

Both of them seemed to speak using their eyes, although the mouth does not speak but both can know what they feel for each other. Aisyah could see there was a tinge of sadness in Rico's heart that she tried hard to contain. Although the two still do not express their feelings for each other, they both know and are sure of the taste they have for each other.

Rico reached into his pants pocket to take out his handkerchief and gave it to Aisyah to wipe away her tears.

" remove it, lest your beauty be lost. I won't be able to see you ugly later "he said and managed to make Aisyah smile in her heartache.

Aisyah received the handkerchief and wiped her tears in front of Rico. " Thank you, Bang" said Aisyah Lirih, smiling with falsehood.

" Hem's. " Rico answered briefly while nodding his face.

" let what happens. Never reject a fate that has been outlined. Whatever is destiny for the future, stay happy with that destiny, do not complicate the course of fate let alone blame the destiny maker" said Rico.

Why is it always that Rico said makes Aisyah dizzy, Aisyah always can not accept it quickly and must think first to be able to know the contents and meaning.

Maybe that's what Rico could tell Aisyah for the last time, maybe that's the only advice that would be the end of the advice Rico would say. Because after this there will be others who are more deserving to say every word of advice to him.

Aisyah smiled a little as well as Rico. But the smile faded immediately when there was a deheman sound.

" echem.!! " the sound was very loud and managed to make Aisyah and Rico turn at the same time.

Yes, Rayyan was the one who came at that time accompanied Keisha behind her. "why are you here? the show is about to start quickly enter" Rayyan pinta told Aisyah.

Aisyah was surprised, she nodded quickly. "i-iya, Pa." he said.

Aisyah was very afraid that her Papa would be angry with Rico, especially at the present time that many guests are waiting inside there.

" yuk entered "take Shelvia and lead Aisyah quickly. And Aisha also obeyed him.

Keisha immediately grabbed onto Aisyah's other arm and entered together. Aisyah turned her head back in an instant to see Rico who kept his head down because he was noticed by Rayyan who was still standing in front of him.

"Oh my God, take care of Bang Rico. I don't want to let Papa scold him, it's not his "happily inner fault.

Rayyan's eyes were still staring at Rico sharply, whether the kind of hatred that made Rayyan could not like Rico at all.

" sorry, Om. I don't mean " said Rico ventured.

" Is my warning yesterday still lacking for you? You know Ayesha and Farel will.."

" I know Om. So I came to make sure everything went well. And I'm here also to apologize for the misunderstanding that occurred at that time" said Rico.

" why are you talking about it now, this is not the right time . In any case if you were innocent then you must have proof" Rayyan replied.

" I'm sorry Om. I'm really sorry for not being able to show you that evidence, but I swear! I didn't mean to.... "

" Already! If you just want to say it, you better get out of here. "

" I'm sorry, Om" said Rico, looking down.

Rayyan waltzed in with an annoyed face. And allowing Rico to stay and watch the engagement happen, Rayyan was sure that after this Rico would not dare to bother anymore and approach Aisyah again, he thought.

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