
Tonight Ervan kept his promise. He comes along with his parents to Erika's house to propose to the girl.
Although Ervan's mother's face still looks heavy, but she can do nothing but bless Erika and Ervan's relationship.
A relationship that once ran aground because of Erika's fault that has made them all angry and embarrassed. Even so, for now they hope if this is the last engagement and can be a good step for the future.
Yes, because Ervan and Erika had been engaged in public a few months ago, now they only hold a nuclear family event to do the engagement that was canceled at that time.
If engaged at that time Erika really feels happy, then this time it all feels different. Not because it is simple and without people. But what makes Erika sad is because of the absence of her parents.
Really sad and missed. If only her parents were still around, they would be very happy because Erika had been re-engaged with Ervan. Even now, Ervan is coming alone on her without having to beg as he once did.
But...
What can be done, all is the destiny of God. Now, Erika is engaged only attended by her brother and sister-in-law along with their other close relatives.
There is no long grace period after this engagement. Next month they will be married. Coinciding with Ervan who has also graduated.
They no longer want to delay, because there is nothing more to wait for and take into account.
Faster, better....
After the parents went home first because the event was over, now Erika and Ervan are sitting in the middle room together with Akbar and Ayu who are still busy playing with Lintang, Luna's daughter.
They sat and watched the three children play.
"Erika.." call Ervan to arrive. Makes Erika look straight at him.
"A month later we are married. I want to apologize for all my words that have hurt your heart before" said Ervan. I still don't think they're going to get married. And when you remember what happened in the past, it feels strange.
"I've forgiven Van everything. Besides, you're not wrong. I was wrong" Erika replied.
But Ervan nodded slowly.
"No.. You approached me because you were asked by your parents. You also do everything because of the influence of your parents, not from your own heart" Ervan said.
Erika was stunned, she looked at Ervan in confusion.
"How can you say that?" ask Erika.
"Sir Luna" Ervan replied.
"Sir Luna" murmured Erika.
Ervan nodded slowly.
"Yes, he revealed everything to me. If you approached me all this time because of coercion from your parents." Ervan replied.
Yesterday when I met Luna at her house, Luna revealed everything to Ervan. If it turns out that all this time Erika who always pursued her pursuit is not because of Erika's own wishes.
Even Luna also said that Erika had always lived under their pressure. She never gains affection, but only demands and demands that require Erika to be perfect. Therefore Erika became blind and did everything possible to realize the wishes of their parents.
Ervan was quite surprised actually, but in this way, he came to know, if Erika was indeed not that bad. Although some of his actions once made Ervan disappointed and angry.
"Erika" called Ervan again when Erika was silent and looked at the children who were still playing.
"What is the feeling that you always say is just an excuse?" ask Ervan.
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Erika immediately looked at Ervan fixedly.
"Is that not from your own heart?" ask Ervan again.
Erika immediately smiled faintly and shook her head.
"Have you never felt it?" ask Erika.
And this time Ervan was smiling.
"Oh yeah, I never knew. I just thought it was just your obsession and ambition. But I just felt it when I saw my painting in your little house" Ervan replied.
Making Erika instantly speechless and remembering about her painting.
"I just feel if actually your feelings are so deep without coercion as said by Brother Luna" said Ervan again.
Erika smiled and fell back down.
"My feelings don't really matter. Since long ago, until now" said Erika. Sounds so bitter. Especially when remembering how Ervan had behaved to him long ago.
"Why do you say that?" ask Ervan.
"Indeed so. Who cares. I even thought if you wanted to marry me just out of pity" Erika replied with a small laugh.
"You doubt me Erika?" ask Ervan. His tone sounded so serious. Even to the point of making Erika's heart feel stuck. He looked at Ervan, but only at a glance, because Ervan's gaze was so deep and fixed on her.
"Erika" call Ervan again.
Erika remained silent. What to say, if all this time he knew that Ervan had never liked him. Then blame her for thinking Ervan married her out of pity???
"Erika" called Ervan, and this time slightly pressed her tone.
Erika sighed and looked at the large, non-flaming tv.
"Would it be wrong if I thought that you married me out of pity?" ask Erika.
Ervan was silent
"After everything we've been through for years. I'm always chasing you. Always there for you when Maira's not around. Always defend you in front of om and Auntie when you go with Maira."
"But what do you remember, if you've not seen me in the least. You just think of me as a bitch in your life and Maira's. Even when I made that mistake, you broke off our engagement which only you accepted by being forced to. You even had the heart to say that was so painful at that time" Erika said with a bitter smile.
"Then you came when I was down, when I wanted to die and was tired of surviving. Am I wrong, if I think you want to marry me just because you feel sorry???" asked Erika who was now changing to look at Ervan with clinging.
"Would I be wrong if I thought that?" ask Erika again. Even now his eyes were already watering to hold back the crying.
Ervan sighed and shook her head. He knew even very well, how Erika had felt all along that must have been heartbroken by all her attitude.
But Erika also does not know, if Ervan a little much of her began to melt with all her annoying acts that. Because if he didn't fall, Ervan was sure, he wouldn't be engaged to Erika at that time. And it certainly won't be this fast Ervan proposed to Erika.
"Not wrong" said Ervan
Erika seemed to rub the corner of her eyes quickly.
"Because of everything we've been through, I know you'll definitely think that way. But I don't want you to doubt my decision with that in mind anymore" Ervan said.
Erika turned back to him.
"Can't you think that all I've done is because I've been.......... fallen in love with you???."
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"You.... Are you serious about your words Van?" erika asked doubtfully. He wanted to be happy, but why was it that he was afraid of being knocked down.
"I'm serious Erika. Do you think all this time your efforts have been in vain. I always keep my heart to Maira when you always come and come at all costs. Until the moment Maira left, I agreed to our engagement and gave you a chance. Even though the opportunity was wasted" said Ervan.
Erika was still silent with increasingly erratic feelings.
Is this really what he heard?
"But I'm grateful, with the problems you've created, we can be in this spot. The point where we meet again in much better circumstances. You and I are closer to God" Ervan said
"And certainly, with our second meeting. I understand my true feelings for you. If I had fallen in love with you" Ervan said.
Erika immediately bowed and kept her happy smile. Even those tears instantly dripped down profusely. As hard as the blood flow that rippled so violently around his chest.
It feels really happy to hear Ervan's expression at this time.
Is her feeling really reciprocated?
Why so happy?
For years, Erika always hoped even though it was actually impossible. But ... It turns out that God is heart-turning.
Whereas with Ervan who wants to marry her alone Erika has been very happy and grateful. But now, coupled with this feeling, it made him even happier.
Oh Allah...
Thanksmeme it...
Hopefully this Ervan feeling is not a feeling that comes just for a moment. Hopefully this feeling will get to the point, where no one will be able to bother her anymore.
"Don't cry. I want us to learn the same from now on. I will learn to be a good husband who can guide you to the afterlife. And hopefully you can also perfect half of my religion huh" Ervan pinta.
Erika immediately smiled and nodded slowly. While he wiped his tears even though those tears were increasingly unable to stop to flow when he heard the word Ervan said just now.
Why does it sound so beautiful?
"Thanks...thank you for everything Van" said Erika.
"I'm also grateful to you. Because you have been there for me for a long time" Ervan replied.
"While my existence always pisses you off?" asked Erika with a small laugh.
Ervan chuckled and nodded slowly.
"Yes, I was upset. But now, I'm happy" Ervan replied. Makes Erika laugh again and shake her head slowly. He rubbed his wet face with tears.
Oh Allah....
It was truly inconceivable that tonight, he could feel boundless happiness. Although his happiness is still lacking due to the absence of parents. But... Erika remained grateful, because behind every calamity. There is always unexpected happiness.
"So why are you crying?"
Ayu's question made Ervan and Erika gasp, they immediately turned to Ayu, who turned out that the three children had already noticed them now.
Have they been watching Ervan and Erika since??
Gosh, for some time, Erika and Ervan had forgotten about their existence.
"No, it's a happy cry" replied Erika who again rubbed her face.
"Whose cry is happy aunty?" tanya Latitude.
"There is" answered Erika.
Ervan made a small laugh and looked at the three children with anxiety.
"Why aren't you guys sleeping at this hour. It's malem Lo" said Ervan.
"No, we were told to take care of auty Ika, afraid to bite Ervan said" replied Lintang.
Ayu nodded quickly. While Akbar seemed to be silent and just pay attention to them.
"Emangnya om drakula would bite your aunty. There is a deh" said Ervan who was upset. Erika is now back laughing funny. It turns out this was his brother, it was fitting that these three children had been silent here since. Jeez ..
"Dracula is. The proof is aunty to such a cry" replied Lintang with so bold
"Yes.iya. Dracula, that's why you don't be naughty. If you don't want to bite" said Ervan.
"So great, brother. Why would brother Erika want to be the same with dracula?" ask Ayu innocently.
"Udah, don't ask much. Mending now you're sleeping. It was night, and I wanted to go home too. Akbar, take them to bed. I want to go home" Ervan told Akbar.
"Yes my brother" Akbar replied so obediently. He instantly pulled Ayu and Latang's hands together.
"Om don't lie yes, later if the nose lies long" exclaimed Lintang when it had gone away.
"That's a big surprise. Little children want to be told" murmured Ervan did not think.
Erika just smiled.
"If so I go home. Don't cry anymore. See you in a month" said Ervan, rubbing Erika's head gently. Makes Erika's heart really feel fluttering erratically.
"Yes." replied with a sweet smile.
Yeah, they'll meet in a month at their wedding. Because it's already the schedule and request mama Ervan.
Wedding dress fitting problems, all arranged by mom. Likewise with the place and theme of the wedding party, all the mama and Luna who take care of. Ervan and Erika just take it easy and prepare themselves from now on. Prepare to be a good husband and wife. Because the household will not be as beautiful as imagined.
Finally, after saying goodbye to Luna and her husband. Ervan's coming home. Erika ushered her homecoming to home.
Looking at Ervan with love and a sweet smile.
"I'll say goodbye first. Take care of your health. Do not forget to take your medicine always yes" said Ervan
"Yes" answered Erika.
"Assalamualaikum" Ervan's pamphlet
"Waalaikumsalam" replied Erika.
Ervan gave her warm smile to Erika, before she left the girl. The girl who will be his wife in a month.
May their plans and good intentions always be desired by the owner of destiny.
Amens