
Let's get married!
Those words just kept echoing in my sense of hearing. Not a word came out of my lips. I was too surprised.
I feel like a crazy person! I wanted to cry, scream, and laugh at the same time. What I heard this time was really quite shocking. Even my chest was pounding very fast, as if my heart was about to jump out.
"Don't say anything! You don't have to answer it now. If you refuse anything it's okay."
The saliha woman spoke calmly, the calmness that came from her heart. I know he's still mad at me. Nonetheless, I see no doubt in every hurup he strung into words. Is he sure of his decision? Or is this just a small reason to make me happy? I don't know, I really can't guess from the look on his face.
Thirty minutes had passed since the saliha woman had left me alone, what was wrong with me? I didn't even move from my sitting position, like there were butterflies in my stomach and I started to feel amused about it. This happiness is more than I ever asked the Power, and I am grateful for everything.
Alan... What dream were you last night? It feels like the earth is spinning according to your will. The presence of that holy woman and your dear daughter is a wonderful gift that God has given. I muttered to myself without being able to hold back my tears.
I have so much to say to him! Unfortunately, while sitting in front of him I felt that my lips could not be moved. I can't help my love for him. I'm not even a teenager new to the word love. Really, my love for her is worth more than my life.
People say time will heal wounds. But by no means will we be able to erase all traces, we will never be able to lie to memory. I also want to say 'Let's get married' in return for his precious invitation. He hurriedly asked me to think about it. There was nothing I wanted to think about, I just wanted to immediately live on the same roof with that saliha woman and our precious daughter. Is my desire too excessive? I'm sorry God!
"Alan, what are you doing? You have to be spirit." I patted my face with both hands. As fast as lightning I immediately ran away from Restorant towards the parking area, driving towards the big house of Wijaya residence, I want to share my happiness with all family members. My mom always urged me to get married. Now is the time to bring a son-in-law to the Wijaya family, a daughter-in-law who is more precious than jewels and more beautiful than diamonds.
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"Mr... Mama." I screamed as I entered the house. I was so happy that I couldn't help but call Mama out loud.
Mama seemed worried, she walked down the stairs in a hurry. Followed by Papa behind him. Oma Ochi and Opa Ade also came out from her room which was downstairs near the stairs, seeing my madness the old couple could only sigh harshly.
Maybe they thought, his naughty grandson never changed, there was always a commotion every time I set foot in the mansion of the Vijaya residence, at least that was the only reason I could think of.
Uuuuuu!
I held Mama around, Papa who saw me could only shake his head, he did not understand all my madness.
"Down Mama, Alan. Do you want Mama to be gone before your wedding?"
Mama held her head that began to feel dizzy while breathing a sigh of relief.
"Cckkkkk! Opa did not expect to see your childish behavior at the current age of Opa. Who's gonna believe you're the father of a smart daughter." Grunt Opa Ade while looking at me with a sharp look.
"Why is Dad mad at her, isn't she so adorable?" Oma Ochi tried to defend me while walking over to me. He rubbed my head while smiling broadly.
Is this what we call family? I felt warmth in every breath and breath. I don't want this beautiful moment to end so quickly.
Kkkkk!
Mama patted my shoulder slowly, she tried to sit down to relieve her dizziness. There was not a word that came out of my lips, I was too happy to stop my smile. I don't know what the response of Mama, Papa, Oma and Opa after hearing the news I brought? Whatever their response, I hope my happiness will be their happiness as well.
"Mhd... Please bring me some water." Mama said while holding her head.
"This is the water, madam." Said Mbok Dami, Art sepuh who had spent half his life in the residence of Wijaya.
"Thank you, mbok." Reply Mama while looking at Art's full face. Mbok Dami nodded while walking backwards.
"Mr... Alan is very... Very happy." I said with a big smile. Mama ignored my words while grabbing the glass of mineral water that was on the table.
"F-A-T-I-M-A-H B-E-R-S-E-D-I-A M-E-N-I-K-A-H D-E-N-G-A-N K-U." I said while stammering. Netraku looked at the face as old as Oma who looked surprised after hearing the big news I brought.
Whuhhhhh!
Uhuk.uk.Uhuk.
Mama looked surprised, her big eyes explained everything. I'm sure Mama is very happy, even happier than I am.
"Are you really?" Mama asked with tears beginning to drip from the corner of her eyes. In between her cries she began to smile happily.
"You don't know how valuable the news is.
Every pull and breath Mama, Mama always ask for the same request. A plea that the Power may unite you two. And today God heard Mama's do'a. There's nothing more valuable than this." Mama said while cleaning the corner of her eyes with the back of her hand.
Papa hugged me with a big smile. For the first time I saw such a beautiful smile from Papa.
"Son, you make us happy!" Papa said slowly, he kissed my forehead and then patted my shoulder.
"What should we do? Does Mama need to propose to Malang? Or do you need to pick her up at the dorm? Or...."
"Enough, Mam! Mama can celebrate everything later! You can talk to her when you meet her in the studio!" I said while wiping away the tears of Mama who kept dripping because she was happy.
"Dear, how did you do it? The last time we asked for it officially, he even refused emphatically." Oma asked as she clasped Opa Ade's fingers that looked curious.
"Omm... Alan was also confused, he came suddenly and asked that we get married." I spoke while looking at Oma's face.
"Omm... Alan knew the saliha woman was doing all this for our daughter, Fazila. What Mama said was true, our daughter was the liaison between the two of us.
And Alan knows... In the heart of the saliha woman there are still many thorns. She was still afraid of me, but for the sake of our precious daughter she forced her smile in front of me. Tell me what Alan has to do Ma?" The happy face that had been emitted seemed to disappear behind tears.
"Don't worry, son. Everything's gonna be fine. I'm sure this is a good first step for both of you. Once you're together, Fatimah will realize that you're a good man.
Don't know then no dear! Mama thinks it's true. God is with us! Allah, Who turns back your heart, asks Allah to bring you together. Not just in the world, but to heaven." Mama cupped my face with both hands.
Alan... Everything's gonna be okay! The Power shall not test its servant beyond the limits of its capacity.
You were a sinner, but now you repent and you're fixing everything. The Power sees your efforts to be good. And the Power will not waste you. I muttered to myself while staring one by one at the faces of the Wijaya family members.
Opa Ade didn't say anything, even so, I know he's happier than anyone. His face was seen carving a smile. A smile I've never seen in my entire life.
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Fyi: The Loving Works of Saleha's Bodyguard Up Tuesday, and God willing it will be the final episode of the story of Sawn Praja Dinata and Raina Salsadila.
For friends who have stopped by this work must be familiar, right the figure of Robin who became his best friend Sawn? How quickly did it end? Robin has no partner. Relax, the author will escort Robin to halal with his heart, just as the author escorts until halal love story Sawn & Raina. Profs. Zain&yuna's chat. The sweet story of Robin is in this new work.
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