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175. Not Want to Get Married

Elvira seems hesitant to ask Rex for help after hearing the Captain's explanation earlier. Ustadz Akbar felt that only Rex could be relied upon at this time.

" How Vir, you want to help Mas Rex...?" ask ustadz Akbar because he does not want to force something on the girl.

Not without reason ustadz Akbar asked for Elvira's approval. He felt that the burden of the girl's life was heavy.

At a young age Elvira had to travel from one place to another in order to get a comfortable place for her to live. That's because Elvira does not want to live with her parents who are predicted to marry someone else. Elvira is not ready to adapt to the new atmosphere. In addition, Elvira still hopes that both her parents can return to refer and they can return to live together as a family like before.

Unfortunately, Elvira's hopes never materialized. Both of his parents are further away. Even the father had married another woman and had a new life that was much better than before.

Lucky at a time when Elvira is confused looking for a backrest as well as a place to stay, Tarsih comes to embrace her. Tarsih opened his arms wide to Elvira so that the girl could stay in the parlour until now.

" Vira..," call ustadz Akbar carefully to awaken Elvira.

" Eh, yes. Why Pakde...?" asked Elvira nervously.

" How do you want to help Captain Rex...?" ustadz Akbar's.

" I'm confused Pakde, I'm not good with Captain Rex. If it will incriminate the Captain, let alone force the Captain to marry me, it is better not Pakde. Honestly, right now I don't want to get married, even if it's just a pretend marriage. Better I wait for Pakde to recover later..," said Elvira firmly.

Elvira's answer made ustadz Akbar sad but he realized he could not impose his will on his stubborn nephew. Meanwhile Rex looks relaxed because for him no matter what happens he will be ready to help.

" It's good that it's your decision. But promise you will keep looking after yourself and do not let your guard down. Keep praying five times and dzikirmu yes Nak..," said ustadz Akbar.

" Yes Pakde..," said Elvira with a smile.

" Now Pakde went home first. Titip greetings to Bu Tarsih and other caretakers..," said Ustadz Akbar.

" yes. Hopefully Pakde can recover faster so I don't have to face the creature alone." said Elvira expectantly.

" Aamiin's. Come Mas Rex..," take ustadz Akbar.

" Ustadz Ready. I'm going home first Ms. Elvira. Assalamualaikum., " said Rex while starting his bike.

" Alaikumsalam. Be careful sirde, Captain," said Elvira, waving her hand.

Ustadz Akbar replied to Elvira's hand while Rex just smiled as he drove his bike away from the orphanage.

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As promised, Rex tells what Elvira is going through to her parents.

" It's a hell of a mess" said Lanni.

" Yes Ma'am.," said Rex quickly.

" Why don't you want to help her, son...?" ask Ramon.

" God willing I'll help him Dad. Without even being asked I'd be happy to help. But if you help her by marrying her, I can't" Rex said, shaking his head.

" Is that the only way to help Elvira...?" ask Lanni.

" It usually is. Miss Elvira is being loved by subtle creatures. And usually the person loved by the subtle creature can only be separated if the person already has a real partner aka married. For in marriage there is a pledge between man and his Lord. Therefore the subtle-creatures will retreat and dare not disturb the married people because their bond is witnessed by God the God of the universe." Rex explained.

" Why don't you want to marry her, isn't she attractive...?" ask Ramon.

" It's not Dad. Miss Elvira is attractive, beautiful and fighting. At this time he still wants to be free and does not want to get married.

" Mrs Elvira, Miss Elvira. Why do you call her Mother. Isn't Elvira young, is she...?" ask Lanni a little annoyed.

" He's a teacher. I used to call her Miss Elvira to honor her profession." Rex said with a smile.

" Oh that. You see, I was bothered by the way you called her name." Lanni said with a smile.

" So aren't you interested in Elvira's teacher Miss Rex...?" ramon asked earnestly even this time with a probing gaze.

" I just consider him a friend Well, no more.." - Rex reluctantly said.

" That's all...?" chase Ramon in disbelief.

" yes. Especially...?" challenge Rex.

" I thought you already had a candidate so you rejected Elvira..," Ramon said casually but made Rex wrong.

" Not a candidate. If there's a gebetan anyway..," said Rex with a shy smile.

" Her time, what's his name ?. Work or...," Lanni's speech is interrupted because Rex cuts fast.

" He's a doctor, Mom. But unfortunately it is a bit difficult to get into the family environment. Maybe because he just broke up with his fiancee, so his parents are a little limiting him to establish a new relationship with other guys including Me. Though I want to establish a relationship that must be condoned with each parent so that the path is smooth. If her parents haven't given her blessing, yes I'd like to say what. Maybe at this time can only wait while praying so that the hearts of both parents can soon melt..," said Rex at length.

Lanni and Ramon looked at each other and smiled. They feel sorry for the fate of Rex's romance that does not seem to run smoothly. There was always a stumbling block scuttling his steps.

" Patience to you, son. If you and her are a match, there will be a way later" Lanni said as she gently rubbed Rex's head.

" Aamiin's. Thank you, ma'am," said Rex, hugging his mother.

" Together..," said Lanni with a smile.

" Dad's advice, no harm you also open your heart to other wqnita. Instead of you expecting one person and ending up disappointed, at least you still have someone else you can count on to be his successor if he leaves later," Ramon said.

" Can it be so Well...?" ask Rex.

" May, who says it can't. You don't have any bond yet with your crush or any girl. You are still free to choose. If Mom were you, Mom would take the same attitude as Dad said." Lanni said quickly.

" It is true, Mother said. The wrong thing is if you already have a boyfriend or fiance, uh you even spread the charm with other girls. If it's rich, it's not for those who are angry, let me teach you a lesson" Ramon said, blowing his fist several times to make Lanni laugh.

Even though it was just a joke, Rex knew that the father was serious about his words. Therefore Rex just kept quiet while smiling wryly at the way the father threatened him.

" Life goes on, son. Rather than hoping for something uncertain, it was better to open your heart and mind to others" Lanni said as she rubbed Rex's back gently.

Lanni's soft speech made Rex's side of her heart touched. He seemed to be thinking about taking a stance immediately.

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