God's Choice of Mate

The Suprapto Family

Arriving at the residence of the Suprapto Family.

It looks quiet and calm.

Like no one at all, I said in my heart as my eyes continued wildly searching for where everyone was going.

And suddenly the sound like a small explosion shocked me...

Dorrr....

Dorrr...

Dorrr.....

Tratt...tratttt..

Tratt...tratttt..

"Astaghfirullah.astaghfirullah.

My eyes squinted slightly and shoulders slightly raised upwards.

"Rani.kaget yes," Sister Riska's voice broke my fear.

I looked at him and I saw him smiling happily because it surprised me.

"Cieeee...cieeee..which has not been met for a long time.One time just go sticky like glue with stamps.Muanya nempellll......terussss,"the method Mbak Riska.

"What the hell mbak," said Brother Reno.

"That's what if it's not sticky.With like a train," said Mbak Riska while pointing at me and Brother Reno.

I was surprised to hear Mbak Riska's words and did not realize because of the spontaneity of the sound my left hand held Kak Reno's arm tightly.

Then, immediately I let go of my hand.At that moment Brother Reno just smiled looking at my behavior and heard the temptation of Sister Riska.

Not long after, my grandfather, Bu Sri, and Mr. Sugeng were seen walking simultaneously towards us.

Brother Reno approached them with greetings and lavished them with longing hugs.

It looks like tears of longing flowing from the face of ayu Bu Sri.Ia so clearly missed her favorite son.

His feelings do not clap one hand .Brother Reno turned to express his longing and affection for Bu Sri.

Akh.....

A scene that touches the blue and touches the soul.

Witnessing a sacred bond between mother and child.A special relationship that God creates with an extraordinary position before Him.

My tears are dripping too.

Recall the memories of my late mother still exist.

The warmth of the embrace in the arms of his affection.So soothing with its distinctive aroma that always makes me long to be near even linger in his lap.

Akhhh....

I don't want to dissolve in my inner sadness.

I quickly wiped my tears.

However, it seems that Ms Sri saw me crying and she quickly called me to approach her.

"Ran..come here son," he said softly as he stuck out his right hand reaching for me.

Hearing his call, I walked towards him.

And...

Pleggs....

He hugged me with Reno.

"Rani is also your daughter just like Reno.Mama is very affectionate with you two boys," she said as she gently rubbed my shoulders and Brother Reno.

"Mama doesn't like to see Rani cry son.From now on Rani should always smile yes."

"Loh mah, Riska is not dear as well?kok only Reno and Rani aja hugged," said Mbak Riska pretend to grumble.

"Oh, you forget that there is also a Riska,"goda Bu Sri.

"Well, Riska in addition to the reward," while approaching Mr. Sugeng.

"Yaudah Riska let papa who hugged it.Sini..,"goda Mr. Sugeng smiled as he gently rubbed the head of Madam Riska.

 

Everyone laughed at Riska's joke.

After that, Bu Sri invited us all to gather in the family room.

Turns out they made a surprise party for Reno's return and a small thanks for my graduation.

 

In the living room is already decorated with floral decorations, flickering lights, balloons and writings.

On the biggest wall was clearly a speech with words,

The Congratulations on your graduation Rani.

We are all proud of you for being the best graduate with perfect grades.

And on the other side of the wall there is also a greeting for Brother Reno,

Welcome back to Reno's house. We all miss you.We are so happy to have you back.

The fragrant aroma of fragrant fragrant fresh flowers arranged beautifully and beautiful.What a simple but amazing decoration for me.

"This is all Mbak Riska loh that decorates," said Bu Sri.

"God is beautiful, thank you, Ms. Riska," my praise.

"Yes my beautiful adek" replied Sister Riska as she pinched my cheek gently.

"And this special rice tumpeng made by mama," said Bu Sri.

"Hmmmmm...definitely tastes very good this.Reno is impatient to taste the cuisine of mama.Kangen Reno with mama's cuisine," said Kak Reno while hugging Bu Sri.

"Yes dong kan mama cooknya use love and affection for her children," replied Bu Sri.

"Then before we cut the tumpeng and eat better we pray first.Grandfather wants Reno who leads his prayers,"sela grandfather.

"Yes nih kek, Riska wants to be horrified by the results that require knowledge to the cottage.Terakan learn what's playing,"Riska Ma'am bullies chimed in.

"Ris..kamu this if joking with his sister is excessive," replied Ms. Sri.

"That's a reward, surely mama belain kept his favorite child,"ledek Mbak Riska.

"Hmm...already let's start.Always from earlier," said Brother Reno while poking off the shoulder of Mbak Riska.

Everyone just watched with a small smile of jokes between Ms. Riska and Ms. Reno.

Then, he threw me with his smile which made me speechless.

Brother Reno gave an invitation to all to raise both hands to pray to Allah Subhanahu wa ta'ala to give thanks for all His blessings.

Everyone looked solemnly listening to Brother Reno.

"A’udzubillahi mina satanir rajim. Bismillahi rahmani Rahim's. Rabbil alamin. Hamdan yuwafi ni’amahu wa yukafi mazidah ya rabbana lakal hamdu kama yambaghi lijalaali wajhikal karimi wa’adzimi sulthanik."

"That is: I take refuge in God from the temptation of the damned sheath. In the name of Allah, the Most Merciful, the Most Merciful. Praise be to Allah, Lord of the Worlds. With appropriate praise (comparable) with the pleasure and guarantee plus the pleasure. O our Lord, praise be to You and all that is worthy of Your Majesty and the glory and majesty of Your power"Son Reno read the doa of protection from Satan.

He continued reading sholawat.

"Allahumma shalli a la sayyidina Muhammad wa aali sayyidina Muhammad. Allahumma inna nas aluka khairal maulaji, wa khairal makhraji bismillahi wa lajna wa bismillahi kharajna wa ‘ala rabbina tawakkalna. Allahummaghfirlana dzunubana wawassi’ lana fi daarina hadza."

"That is: O Allah bestow upon us the mercy of our Lord, the Prophet Muhammad and also our family, the Prophet Muhammad. O Allah, indeed, we ask You for the best place to enter and the best place to go,

by the name of Allah we enter and by the name of Allah we go out and to our Lord we surrender. O Allah, forgive us our sins and make room for us in our houses."

MashayAllah,belimu.

We were all so hypnotized by the sholawat chants that Reno's sister read.

I was amazed to hear it.

My heart is trembling.

Brother Reno is still solemn and focused on continuing his reading to read the blessing of sustenance to Allah Subhanahu wa ta'ala.

"Allahumma barricade lana fi arzaqina wa barricade lana fi ma’isyatina wa barik lana fi buyutina wa barik lana fi ‘umurona wa barik lana fi senahina."

"That is: O Allah bless our reserves, bless our lives, bless our houses, bless our ages, and bless our affairs

Occasionally in between do'a I glanced at him to make sure that the person chanting this do'a is really Brother Reno.My eyes continue to look at him and he still enjoys reading the do'a begging for safety.

"Allahumma sallimna wa sallim diinana wa sallim ajsadana wa sallim amwalana min bala’a wa ‘adzabil endahah. Robbana adkhilna mudkhola shidqi wa akhrijna mukhroja shidqi waj’al lana min ladunka shulthanan nashiiraa."

"That is: O Allah save us, our religion, our physiques, our possessions from the disasters of the world and the punishment of the Hereafter. O our Lord, enter us in the right way and bring us out in the right way and give us from Your side a helping power."

"Next is the core do'a that is do'a grateful for the blessings that God has given us" said Brother Reno seriously.

"Rabbi auzi'ni an asykura ni'matakallati an'amta 'alayya wa 'ala walidayya wa an a'mala salihan tardahu wa aslih li fi dzuriyati, inni tubtu ilaika wa inni minal-muslimin".

"That is to say: O my Lord, show me to be grateful for the favors You have given me and my father's mother, and that I may do righteous deeds which You have longed to do; give kindness to me by (giving kindness) to my grandchildren. Verily I repent unto Thee, and verily I am of those who surrender."

"And to end the recitation of the thanksgiving prayer, then we read the sholawat for the second time yes," explained Kak Reno while looking at all.

Everyone just nodded and gasped with Brother Reno.

Moreover, Mbak Riska like the mouth of an open fish gawking, hear Brother Reno chanting prayer.

I am glad I want to laugh seeing his expression.

However, I can hold it.

Not a good time to laugh.

But it is amused and funny to see the face of Ms Riska like that.

Then, Brother Reno continued his reading.

I went back to trying to be solemn.

"Wa sallallahu ala sayyidina muhammadin wa aali wa shahbhihi wa sallim."

"That is: May the grace of Allah be bestowed upon our lord Prophet Muhammad and upon his family and friends and may Allah grant salvation."

"The end is a prayer glorifying Allah Subhanahu wa ta'ala. This prayer is the ultimate prayer before," said Reno.

"Subhana rabbika rabbil ‘izzati ‘amma yashifun, wa salaamun alal mursalin wal hamdulillahi rabbil alamin."

"That is: Most Holy is your Lord, who has the might of what they say, and the welfare is bestowed upon the apostles, and praise be to the Lord God of the Worlds.”

"Alfata."

We all read al-Fatiha's letter together.

Not long after that grandpa told me to cut the tumpeng.

One by one the other family members began to be fulfilled until finally it was Kak Reno's turn.

It looks so sumringah.

Slowly with awkwardness and embarrassment I raised my right hand slowly.

Brother Reno is getting closer to me.

Our view rests.

"Bismillah" we said at the same time.

Everyone was happy to see the closeness between us.

Reno's mouth is open.

I slowly lifted the spoon towards her open mouth.

He looked back at me sharply.

My hands were trembling, my blood flowing fast.

Srtt...

One of his hands held my hand.

He helped push the food into his mouth.

Dreggg....

Dregmgg......

Hufhhh....

It feels claustrophobic and erratic pounding.

And again his eyes were sharp looking at me.

My heart feels heavy and beats erratically.

Srrrrrrrrrrr......

I was silent in her gentle gaze.

And I did not realize his hand was approaching my lips and fed him rice with his fingers.

Smile expands.

It broke my uncertain heart.

Any more.....

Strange vibrations ran through my body.