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Chapter 6 Hope Uncle And Aunt

"I-yeah dong Bah, cook a lie anyway?" Answer both at the same time.

Mr. Dullah looked back at Dinda and Mayra who turned out to grant Ardhan and Alan's request to wear hijab as well as a rather kegedean dress.

Mayra is a girl who lives with her mother. It just so happened that Alan was helping them during a pickaxe. Then in return Mayra will be willing to undergo a contract marriage with Alan as long as there are those who take care and meet the needs of the Mother. So Alan decided to pay people to grant Mayra's request to live in the village next door.

Dinda was Ardhan's girlfriend for a long time. He was ready to marry Ardhan whenever the young man invited him. But it's been a year. Only now did Ardhan introduce the family to Dinda.

Mr. Dullah decided to ask the two girls a question, "Dinda, Mayra, do you know the purpose of Abah asking Alan and Ardhan to introduce yourself tonight?"

The two nodded their heads, "Yes Bah!"

That reassuring answer led Abah to continue with her next question, "That means you're ready to get married in these weeks too?"

"This week?" Both at the same time. They were quite shocked by Abah's words because Alan and Ardhan had not said anything before.

"Yes, Abah's goal is to get to know you better is to get you married to Ardhan and Alan right away. But remember you have to think about this wedding before it happens. Because Abah doesn't want to hear there's a divorce event in the middle of the road!"

Dinda who glanced towards Ardhan developed her smile, "Nice Bah, I want to. I've been waiting for the seriousness of Bang Ardhan. But he never gave Dinda certainty."

"really?" Mr. Dullah seemed to be hearing that. Is it not clear that Ardhan and Dinda's marriage will last in the future.

"Good, Abah was glad to hear that. Then what about you Mayra?" Mr. Dullah turned to look at the girl beside Alan. Since then the woman lowered her head because she did not dare to look at Abah Dullah.

"I-yes Bah, but Mayra is just an orphan who lives together with Mom. Our lives are not good either. But if Alan really wants to marry Mayra of course I really hope the Alan Family will accept Mayra's shortcomings," replied the girl clearly. So that later Alan's parents are not surprised when visiting his house.

Mr. Dullah could not help but understand, "It will never be a problem for you, son, as long as you are able to change the bad habits of these two children of Abah!"

After saying the short phrase, Mr. Dullah looked at the watch on his left arm, He was still waiting for Athar's return. It's nine o'clock at night. But the boy didn't even show his nose.

"Mother, is Athar not on the phone yet?" Abah Dullah asked the woman who gave birth to Athar.

"Hape is not active Bah, maybe he wants to defy Abah's conditions!"

Mr. Dullah let out a long sigh, it was common for Athar to be the most recalcitrant among the others. But behind Athar's arrogance. Mr. Dullah could continue his plan.

"Yes, you take Dinda and Mayra home. It's been a very night. But remember yes, do not stop them in the banana garden. Or your bird will disappear instantly!" Said Mr. Dullah making a joke.

"Hehehe.. ready Bah, then we go first!"

They greet Abah and their three Mothers before finally leaving the place.

"Yes Bah!"

Mother Alika is actually very sad about it. He was afraid that Abah's decision would harm Athar, but he wanted to. Alika's mother would never be able to oppose her husband.

Time is spinning so fast. Early in the morning Abah had called Uncle Ardy to announce their arrival after Ba'da Zuhur.

"Today Sir?"

"Yes, you don't have to prepare anything either. Because we will come to bring a lot of food," said Abah Shihab who aims not to burden Uncle Ardy's family.

"Well sir, that means we're not going anywhere !"

After calling, Uncle Ardy's on the verge. He had to prepare a few snacks to welcome his guests. Because after all He must be ashamed if he does not provide anything.

"Mom, Mommy!" Shouted Uncle Ardy from the front room.

Aunt Marwah who was still taking care of Malik in her son's room rushed out, "What the hell is it, sir? How did you panic? Not good to hear the next door neighbor?" Ask Aunt Marwah in astonishment.

"That's Ma'am, Mr. Dullah and his family are coming. They intend to propose to Alzena today. Quickly tell me that's your gut now. After that immediately go to the stall there to buy bread or fried anything. There's two hundred grand in your pants! It's not good if you don't have a snack!"

"Oh, yes sir, let me tell Zena to back off!"

Aunt Marwah stepped quickly into the backyard, where Zena was washing many of her uncle's family clothes. That was all Zena could do to repay Uncle and Aunt. Until someone comes to ask Zena. Because to find a job, Uncle Ardy is not allowed. Remembering zena is a shalihah girl. So Zena's daily activities only helped Malik teach in musholla.

"Zena, it's the morning that suns Auntie. You shower there. You see the person who will propose you will come this afternoon finished Ba'da zuhur!"

Zena who was shocked slightly gawked, "Indeed? Mean Aunt?"

Aunt Marwah who realized that Zena had not yet made a decision about their words yesterday also pegged for a moment. He didn't know if Zena liked it or not. But according to Aunt Marwah what's wrong with Zena meeting her future husband to get to know first.

Aunty Marwah's longing gave a gentle understanding, "Zen, forgive Uncle and Aunt. At least you appreciate us meeting your candidate once. After it's up to you, whether to marry him or not, Uncle and Aunt won't force."

Not wanting to disappoint the expectations of the two people who were like a substitute for parents in his life, Zena nodded, "Okay Bi, Zena will meet him?"

Aunt Marwah immediately widened her smile, that was all they wanted to hear from Alzenas tiny lips. Uncle Ardy and Aunt Marwag made the decision not without basis. They just want Alzena to live well in her husband's house without having to think about her daily needs. Honestly, Uncle Ardy only relies on a vegetable garden that is not much in the tenement that only has a quarter of an acre of Grandpa Zena's heritage.

In the past Grandpa's garden was actually very wide, but it was sold only to meet the needs of life to be able to eat with rice, or must be extra patient to consume tiwul made from cassava tubers.