Berandal Kampung

Chapter 23 Split

"Yes dong Pak, Athar is the Imam now. So he has to set a good example to Zena about the importance of 5-time prayers" said Uncle Ardy, who represented Athar's reply as he patted his son-in-law's nephew on the shoulder.

"Hehehe. Yes sir." Athar grinned the horse and nodded in agreement with Uncle Ardy's reply, Although in the heart there is a sense of annoyance because it cannot refuse the invitation of Uncle Ardy because it is lazy to respond to people who will certainly be nosy with what he does.

Maghrib prayer will soon start coincidentally the condition of the mosque is very quiet there are only 6 people who contain people who are all old.

"Thar, come on Iqomah!" Said Mr. Badrul one of the imams of the mosque.

"I Sir!" Athar seemed to be nervous not playing. Why was he the one who was told to. He did not have the slightest preparation. Athar turned to look at Uncle Ardy who excitedly nodded his head.

What can be done, Athar was forced to accept a microphone from the hand of Mr. Badrul to chant the Verses of the greatness of God. Actually not Athar can not, but it has been about 7 years since he last learned to teach Athar never hone again.

After hearing Athar Yang's voice turned out to be quite melodious, Uncle Ardy smiled very happily. He did not choose wrongly by betrothing Alzena to Athar. Although behind the sound there is a slight vibration that may make Athar nervous because of it.

The Maghrib prayer finally ended, Uncle Ardy and Athar decided to go home where Aunt Marwah was busy preparing dinner for them.

"Assynn...!" Greeting Uncle Ardy.

"Wa'allaikum sallam, Dad!"

They immediately shook hands as well as Athar who was indirectly demanded to always be polite to them.

"Where's Zena Bi?" Athar asked, seeing that his wife was not in the room.

"Still in the room, he's packing the clothes that will be brought tomorrow. Yes, Thar let's eat with Uncle!" Take Aunt then.

"Yes Bi, I'll let you in first!" Athar immediately breezed off to meet Zena who looked very busy in front of a closet.

"Zen...!"

The woman turned her back and smiled as she saw Athar still using her cloven, "Mas, where are you from?"

"Follow your uncle to the mosque. Isn't that so upsetting, huh?" Athar answered immediately looking for a change of clothes that were lighter than in his bag.

Athar only replied with a cold stare. Zena did not know that she had to endure the shame because she was told to do something that had been very long never again on her touch.

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The beautiful night just passed by. There is no such thing as the first night. Until finally they had to say goodbye to Abah's house because Athar had missed his friends very much.

"Ndok, fine at your In-laws' house. Be an obedient wife and daughter-in-law to Athar and them later!" Aunty Marwah's message that never got tired of saying that, even though it has been embraced by Zena many times.

Aunt Marwah and Uncle Ardy's only hope is for Zena to be filial and always happy with her new family.

"I also tipped Mbak Zena ya Bang, please don't hurt him. Because Ms. Zena is a special woman" said Malik who also reminded Athar of the importance of protecting a wife. Malik did not want Athar to be rude or even hurt Zena with his hands or behavior.

Athar who did not want Uncle and Aunt to know that Athar did not like Malik immediately nodded his head. Let it be now like that but to carry it out or not it will be Athar's business in the future. It is not Malik's right to rule his life.

After some time still waiting in front of the terrace, Abah's car pulled over at Uncle Ardy's house. He immediately greeted the iron to ask permission to bring Zena to his house.

"Don't go in first Bah?"

"No need sir, thank you. Because today me and Bagong want to go to the coffee garden so sorry if a little rush," replied Abah while looking at the driver who was waiting in the car.

"Oh yes Bah, please guide Zena there!" Pinta Uncle Ardy again.

"Of course sir, if I'm at my house Zena is our daughter. So leave Zena to us" replied Abah Dullah reassuringly.

"Okay sir, we really trust Abah and the Athar Mothers!"

They say goodbye to leaving the house of Uncle Ardy and Aunt Marwah who actually very heavy release Zena to go. But how else, Zena is a daughter who must follow her husband when married. There was no longer any right to detain Zena to stay with her husband in their home.

"Oh God Well, Mom's so like losing your daughter now. Usually Zena went to study and went home whenever she wanted. But now she belongs to her husband who can sleep and gather again in our house!" Kelu Bu Marwah rubbed his chest.

"Yes, you are patient. Maybe it's time we had to let Zena find her way of life to start something new with their little family. Just pray that Athar can be a good husband to Zena, can look after and protect Zena from any side," Said Uncle Ardy who was always good at being very wise to calm Aunt Marwah who was easily carried away by the atmosphere.