Between Me and You

C14. Wedding Cancellation

Anan was speechless to hear Andi's explanation, all this time that became his grip was the opinion of number three, but Anan still refused to accept his marriage with Ratna which was indeed due to the insistence of his family.

" In Islam alone the law of marriage because forced also not allowed in marriage. The marital status is also considered invalid because of prospective men or women who are not willing to marry. So it is very clear that the law of marrying by force or marrying under threat cannot be done and the marriage is considered invalid. " Andi again gave his opinion when Anan asked about the status of marriage because of coercion.

" According to Article 27 paragraph 1 of the Marriage Act, marriages committed by force due to threats can be cancelled by the wife or husband. In this case what is done is the annulment of marriage and not divorce. This is because the status of the marriage performed is not in accordance with the rules of the Marriage Law where there should be no threat or coercion from the other party." Andi again explained to Anan and Seara.

" The cancellation of the marriage can be submitted within a period of 6 months from the wedding. But if it has exceeded the deadline, then the next thing that can be done is to file a divorce lawsuit. But there also needs to be an accompanying reason why the divorce was done."

" In addition to state regulations that prohibit forced marriage, in Islam itself there are also rules regarding the law of marriage because it is forced. Hr According. Al-Bukhari no 5136 and Muslim no 1419 state that it is not permissible to marry a widow before being consigned and not to marry a girl before asking her permission. So it can be said that the law of marriage because it is forced in Islam is haram. This is because both parties may not love or only one party. If both parents force their daughter to marry, then the status of the marriage will depend on the willingness of the woman. If he is willing or accepting, then his contract is legitimate. But if not willing, then the agreement is void or invalid. But it should be noted that the cancellation or illegitimacy of the agreement does not mean divorce. This is because there needs to be a marriage annulment filed at a religious or state court."

" Then what if the woman is willing to be married, but her man is forced Sis? " This time the one who asked that question was Seara. Andi gave a small smile and looked at Anan.

" Because the woman has been willing to be married to the man, then the decision goes back to the man, whether to continue the marriage or cancel the marriage. " Andi answered and then looked at Anan.

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Anan drives to the Seara residence, the two are silent when they move home from Andi and Yulia's house. Until he arrived at Seara's house, the two were still silent.

Her silence, makes Seara think that Anan heavy to cancel his marriage with Ratna. Moreover, Anan has always been holding on to the opinion expressed by Mahzab number three who considers the marriage of Anan and Ratna who are pregnant from other men remains legal in the eyes of religion.

While Anan himself was silent because he was thinking about the words that would be conveyed to his father also Ratna later.

Anan sighed softly when he finished parking the car. Anan held back the body of Seara who was about to get out of the car.

" Can Miss come to my house?, help me to explain to Father also Ratna "Seara cancels her intention of getting out of the car.

" I'm sorry, I think it's your family business, and I don't deserve to interfere. Especially if they know My status as Your second wife, of course it will be their reason if You leave Ratna only for Me, so they will consider Me a Perakor" Seara refused Anan's request.

" After all, that forced marriage didn't just happen to you and Ratna. Remember the marriage we also did because "Seara forced to open the car door and walk leaving Anan alone in the car.

Seara stared at the departure of Anan who was riding his million people's motorbike from behind the window of his room. The heart ached because again He stayed away from Anan. But Seara also does not want to be selfish by continuing to force Anan to stay on his side, which is why the beautiful woman prefers to stay away from Anan before his affection for Anan increases.

*****

" Assalamu'alaikum "Greetings to Anan when he arrives at his house.

" Waalaikumsalam, Anan's sister has gone home "Anan pulled her right hand when Ratna suddenly wanted to reach her. Ratna can only smile clumsily at the rejection Anan gives back every day.

Anan rushed over to his father who was watching TV and then kissed the back of his Father's hand with reverence.

" Dad, can you ask Uncle to come, there is something Anan wants to convey about Anan and Ratna's marriage "Budi just nodded slowly in response to Anan's words, while Ratna looked at Anan with a longing look.

*****

" Why are you in my room Ratna? " Snapped Anan when she found Ratna sitting on her mattress after Anan entered her room after finishing bathing.

" What does Anan think a wife does when she is with her husband? " Anan clucked annoyed at Ratna's return.

Fortunately Anan had brought a change of clothes when he was going to take a bath, so he did not need to worry when Ratna arrived just arrived in his room without permission.

" Go back to your room " Said Anan ignoring the existence of Ratna, Anan prefers to take his device when he saw his device flickering flickering indicates there is a message coming in.

A message from Seara asking for Anan's whereabouts was received by Anan until Anan unconsciously smiled and replied to Seara's message.

Not wanting long to get a chat reply from Seara, Anan prefers to make phone calls.

" Assalamu'alaikum " Sapa Anan.

" Thank God, have you arrived, have you had dinner? "

Ratna swooped both of her eyebrows sharply, upon hearing Anan's soft voice on the phone.

" Ayeah, forgot her must I asked her already shower or not" Anan chuckled amusedly and still ignored Ratna who still remained in her room.

Ratna's sneaky smile rose when she saw Anan's face meet while talking on the phone.

" Who called Mas? " Call Ratna spoiled and deliberately bring her body closer to Anan, to make Anan reflex push slowly Ratna to stay away from him.

" Hello "Anan looked at Ratna in annoyance when the call was unilaterally switched off by Seara, before Anan explained Ratna's intention.

" Anan's sister cheated? Both of Anan's eyeballs looked back at Ratna sharply.

" Aren't you who had cheated from the beginning, even to the pregnant "Sindir Anan who made Ratna die of lice.

" Keep Your words Anan "Bentak Bu Rini who arrived was already in front of Anan's room door.

Anan smiled in response to the words of his Aunt who was staring annoyedly at him.

" Alright, since Uncle and Aunt have come, there is an important thing that Anan wants to convey "Anan waltzed out of his room casually leaving Ratna and her mother to look at each other in wonder.