Blue Berets

23. My marriage

For some people, marriage can be interpreted as the end of the struggle, but for others marriage becomes the starting gate of the struggle of love. Some consider her marriage to be a happy moment but there are a few who feel her marriage is just like the first step to misery.

All the moments that occur in life will be positive when interpreted in a positive way. If otherwise, humans will only feel depressed and forced to live everything in front of his eyes. Will not be able to find his true happiness and will only be confined in his own thinking which is not always true will happen.

Previously Kirana had the same thought. Her past wounds, as well as the unfinished problems resulting from Keenan's sudden departure, make Kirana drown in her own thoughts. He even shut himself up and was comfortable with all his injuries and traumas.

Until finally there was a figure who bravely pierced through the storm in his heart and brought a small sun for him. Gradually the storm in Kirana's heart passed, replaced by a colorful rainbow that made her day much more beautiful than she had ever felt before. Raihan gives Kirana a new life expectancy. With all her softness, and with all her attention Kirana finally fell. Until he finally decided to open his heart again and welcome the arrival of Raihan in his life.

The morning sun had not even perfectly appeared, but Kirana was already sitting quietly in front of the mirror. Two MUA people are dressing her up right now. One smeared makeup on her face, and another put on a bun and decorated her hair. Beside him were Mama Hasna and Mama Cecil who were cool to chat about what was the subject. The two were busy helping Raihan put on his clothes. Mama Cecil also looks so attentive to the smallest details of her son's clothes.

Bang Adnan also just finished wearing his beskap then walked out joined by Papa Nandar and Papa Bagus to welcome the guests. Papa's superior was also present at the family residence Bagus Wijaya this morning. This spacious house has been transformed into a wedding tent with a dominating blue color.

At exactly 8 am, all witnesses, penghulu, and the marriage guardian are already sitting in their respective places. Raihan with slightly trembling hands began to shake Papa's hand. Inside the house, Kirana began to clutch her hands tightly as soon as she heard Papa's voice saying the hijab that Raihan immediately answered.

“Alhamdulillah Mas Raihan and Mbak Kirana have legally become husband and wife. Well now, please Mas Raihan to call Ms. Kirana out of the house to be able to sit here,”, said Penghulu to Raihan.

Raihan started holding his mic back. For some reason, now it feels much more stressful than when he said the ijab earlier. He had to call Kirana who was now his wife. Raihan is confused what he should call him until the greget Pengulu back to open his voice.

“Mas, kok shy. Just called, usually call what the same Mba Kirana?”

“Dek Kirana...,” Raihan said so cleanly.

“Nah called dong ‘dek Kirana here’. It was fitting to say ijab muantepe pol now even stuffing-isin,” said Penghulu was tempting Raihan to make Kirana who is currently in the house laugh is no exception Mama who is with him.

“Had Raihan Raihan,” said Mama Cecil while shaking.

“Like Papanya to mbak, so remember the time Mbak Cecil married Mas Nandar used to be so. After finishing Mas Nandar rigid ijab, just hold hands not brave,” said Mama recalled first when attending the wedding of her husband's best friend.

“Hahaha yes too. Fathers and Children make no difference,” said Mama Cecil.

“Dek Kirana..., come to Dek. Brother wants to meet, bismillah from this second until the next brother will always be here for you. My brother will always make you happy. Witnessed by all who are present here brother promised. If until Abang disbelieves, let God punish Abang,” said Raihan made a confession suddenly made Kirana again shed tears.

Mama Cecil and Mama Hasna slowly lead Kirana out of the house and bring her to stand in front of Raihan. Raihan reached out his hand and was greeted by Kirana who immediately kissed the back of the family priest's hand.

The first day of the event went well. After Lucy and Ningrum retreat, Kirana and Raihan return to the house to rest. Kirana makes coffee for Raihan and she steps into the bathroom to take a shower. Soon Raihan knocks on the door asking Kirana for permission to come in.

“Cock your face shoots Deck? You sick?” ask Raihan.

“Because do not wear make up times Bang, not because of pale. I'm not papa,” Kirana said with a smile.

Raihan walked up to his wife who was sitting at the dresser to dry her hair. He put the back of his hand on Kirana's forehead and felt that her body temperature was indeed rather high.

“You're exhausted this is his name. After this go straight to sleep. You ate, right?” the word Raihan is only coined by Kirana.

“Sorry, I did not intentionally eat much so that my stomach is not big. You're wearing a kebaya looks really big if his stomach is bloated,” said Kirana made Raihan chuckle.

“Indeed why is his stomach distended? You are still beautiful. Brother does not care about your physical shape, because according to your brother you are beautiful in your own way,” said Raihan while cupping both cheeks round Kirana.

“Abang, according to Brother Kirana looks beautiful because of what?” ask Kirana.

“You mean?”

“Yes because of Kirana's hair, or because of her thin body, white skin, or something. Kirana wants to know. After Bang Adnan and Papa when asked never answered honestly,” said Kirana.

“Very important huh?”

“Kepo anyway. You see, from the school era, there were many guys who said they liked Kirana,”, Kirana said.

“Pede very neng,” said Raihan.

“Jawab is Bang,” whine Kirana.

“According to your brother it is beautiful not because of your physique. Maybe many men like you because they see that you are a tough woman. You are independent, not weak, but also not arrogant. Ever since you know your brother knows you are intelligent and mature, but not lying about your age. But if you ask the part of your body that makes you look beautiful then you will say that you are beautiful because of your round face. Especially if you are smiling, your round cheeks will lift and form a smile in your eyes as well. Brother likes it, you look cute and sweet,” said Raihan made Kirana blush.

“Dih Abang gombal,” says Kirana.

“So you asked. Brother just answered. Kok now even Abang dikatain gombal,” said Raihan did not accept.

“But thanks ya Bang. Thanks for accepting Kirana. Kirana promises Kirana will be the best for Abang,” Kirana said.

“Then now eat yuk. Do not get tomorrow at the reception you even passed out,” Raihan invited.

...***...

During the reception, Kirana was happier. It's a little different from yesterday when it came to marriage. Her face is so bright. Kirana even continued to laugh despite Raihan's crisp joke. From near the drinking stand Lucy and Ningrum looked at Kirana who looked so happy. Both of them smile to see his best friend was finally able to forget his past and re-carve his future.

“I hope Kirana and Bang Raihan will always be happy,” Lucy said.

“You are also Cy, may you and Bang Adnan be happy,” Ningrum tease.

“Aaan anyway Ning,” says Lucy shyly.

“Now Kirana is married, she is no longer a dependant of Bang Adnan. If you want to go forward now is the time,” said Ningrum with a more serious face.

“Later Ning, I have to reassure my parents first,” Lucy said.