Divorced for Poor

Chapter 39. Weddings

Lilis and Nathan's wedding day has arrived. Lilis smiled sweetly using a white bone-colored kebaya with a little Javanese makeup. Lilis did not want to dress up too fancy because they would only get married in KUA only and there was no party like the original plan.

Surti wondered, why go to KUA? Lilis' answer made Surti's mother shake her head.

"It's my second wedding, so I want a simple one without a party. Wishing my marriage this time would be different to my first, ", Lilis replied.

"For what to marry with a festive and magnificent party if the ends are divorced," he added.

Their marriage was a secret marriage from Nathan's friends and colleagues. Because Lilis was not ready to enter and in the environment of the rich.

Their marriage was only attended by the families of Lilis, Naina and Mbah Uti. And from Nathan's side, the only ones who came were Seno. While the Grandfather still can not be sure will be present because there is still a wedge in his heart.

As her guardian, Lilis will use a guardian as a replacement for her deceased father. Because Lilis also did not have a brother who could be used as a guardian in her marriage.

At exactly 9am, Nathan came with Seno to pick up Lilis and her family. During the trip, Nathan always stole a glance towards Lilis who looked very graceful with traditional Javanese clothing.

Undoubtedly her sweet smile when their food collides. Lilis looked somewhat embarrassed by Nathan's gaze as if he was praising her.

"Mother, I'm beautiful" said Naina amid the silence.

All eyes looked towards Naina who was praising her mother.

"Naina also feels like a pretty mother?" nathan asked with a smile.

Naina smiled and nodded slowly. Everyone smiled, including Lilis. The car continues to drive to the nearest KUA Office.

Until there, they have been welcomed by Mr. Hadi, the person who takes care of their wedding. Like Nathan said, who didn't want to make things difficult for Lilis. It turns out that Nathan has asked Mr. Hadi to go to Lilis' hometown.

Since Lilis comes from outside the area, the marriage requirements will be more complicated. Requires some documents from the village where Lilis lives. Mr. Hadi asked Nathan to take care of everything until it was really appropriate to get married. Mr. Hadi will also act as a witness to the marriage with Seno.

"Mas, isn't Grandpa coming?" ask Lilis before the ijab kabul event.

"I can't be sure Grandpa will come. He actually gave permission, but he also still could not fully accept this marriage. I'm sorry Lis. Can't give you the best. Maybe when you get pregnant, Grandpa will gladly accept our marriage."

"Lilis understood," Lilis said rather sadly.

"For a while, I'll stay in your house until Grandpa accepts us. Don't be sad, smile" Nathan said with a smile.

Lilis and Nathan are now officially married. The judge has begun to say the ijab.

"I married and I marry you brother/ananda Nathan Sugara bin Samuel Sugara with my son named Lilis Muneyaroh with his mascawin in the form of a set of prayer tools, cash.”

"I accept his marriage and the marriage of Lilis Muneyaroh bint Dadang with his dowry, cash.”

"Well.." said the witness of Pak Hadi and Seno's wedding along with the others.

Pengupulu immediately chanted the wedding prayer that was received by all those present at the wedding of Lilis and Nathan. After that the sign of the two brides on the marriage certificate.

Outside the wedding hall, Grandpa Edward was watching Nathan and Lilis' wedding with a sad heart. I want him to come in and pray for the wedding of his only favorite grandson. However, his heart was not willing if Nathan married a one-child widow.

Grandpa was embarrassed by his colleagues and business friends. Moreover, Nathan has rejected Santy, the girl he has chosen for Nathan. Or actually, Grandpa just wanted to give face to Santy and his family. By acting like Grandpa didn't approve of Nathan and Lilis' marriage.

The wedding is over and they have now officially become husband and wife both religiously and legally. Nathan invited, who was present at his wedding today to attend a luncheon at Lilis' house.

Upon arrival at home, Lilis was very surprised to see Sri and Wendy was at home. Also, Madam Ratih and Mas Reza are helping prepare for today's banquet. Even more surprising, the presence of Mas Galah and his future wife.

Lilis had never told them at all, that Lilis was getting married today. They know from Mbak Surti who happened to meet with Mbak Lilis yesterday. Lilis then met Galah and they planned to make a surprise. Their surprise worked.

Lilis still could not believe that her marriage this time could bring together people who were close enough to her. But for Nathan, their presence was not expected. Especially Nathan's former rivals. Galah and Wendy.

If her ex-husband, Nathan is not worried about coming because when passing through Desta's rented house, the house looks lonely as if there is no one in it. As it turned out, Desta stayed with Guntur to reduce expenses. At the same time hitchhiking to Guntur all of you also to ask Guntur to find work for Desta.

Everyone congratulated him when Lilis and Nathan walked into his house. They greeted Lilis and Nathan one by one. When it was Galah's turn to greet Lilis, Nathan looked towards Lilis with a face full of jealousy.

At first, Lilis is unaware that Nathan is jealous. It was only after Galah had teased Nathan that Lilis realized it.

"I'm afraid, someone is angry. Dah ah mending I eat the dishes only. Come on baby," said Galah while holding his future wife.

"Please," Lilis looked towards her husband who was smiling shyly.

"I didn't do anything. He himself wanted to say that," defended Nathan.

"I've never accused Mas Nathan of doing that. Feeling guilty means yes," said Lilis teasingly.

Nathan just shook his head with a smile.

"Lilis, congratulations. I will always wish you the best. Wherever, with anyone, may God always keep your heart happy and can always smile. You deserve to be happy" said Wendy made the heart that heard him touched.

"Thank you, Wendy. May your prayers be heard by God. Hopefully you also soon get a soul mate that can make you happy," said Lilis added to the atmosphere so blue.

Seen from the corner of Wendy and Lilis's eyes flow clear water droplets that are immediately wiped by each so as not to keep so want to cry.

Nathan looked at Lilis and Nathan from the moment they shook hands. There was something he didn't understand. The two looked so close, closer than to Galah. They seemed to have a bond that made Nathan's heart shake and feel tight.

Should I ask about Wendy to Lilis? To eliminate the tightness in my chest because I hold a strong question and want to immediately need answers and oxygen intake. I could suffocate from seeing all this, Lilis.