
Arini walked down the stairs to find the Word. Although heavy, but to honor guests and goodwill Word. Arini had to do that.
" I'm sorry, but Firman has to wait a long time" said Arini who sat in front of the Word. Amira chose to sit in the living room not far from there, letting Arini and Firman speak.
" It's okay, I understand Arini must be tired because he just came home." said the Word full of gentleness.
" Ehmmt, so what made the Word come to me.?"
" Arini, maybe we just met twice. But, I have good intentions of meeting you.!"
In fact, it is not that easy to say his good intentions to a woman. For the Word this is the first.
" I want to preach you. Will you accept my good intentions.? I can't promise anything, but I'm serious about making you my wife. If it were allowed."
Arini was still silent, not expecting the Word will be this fast to express his good intentions. There was nothing wrong, just that Arini felt it was too soon.
" Why do you believe in preaching me so soon."
" I'm sorry, if this is too soon. But, good intentions should not be shaken. I want to complete half of my religion with you, Arini. If you're willing, as soon as I'll come with my parents to officially preach you."
Arini is confused as to what to answer and how. Everything was so fast, and never imagined his past would repeat itself. Should he build another household this fast.
" Can the Word give me time. I want to think and pray first. I can't decide now. There are many things that I have to consider." said Arini firmly, he did not want to make a decision with a momentary emotion.
It is true for now, Arini is not ready to build a household anymore. Moreover, his little heart did not receive the Word present in his life.
Somehow his heart became gamang, when suddenly Aisya crossed his mind. His little daughter who missed the figure of a mother. If Arini accepts the Word, she will be able to love Aisha completely. While his household life will be like what has not crossed his mind.
That afternoon Arini was pensive near the window of her room. Somehow his mind did not stop thinking about Aisya who had not visited him for two days. The boy had told Arini that he and his father had been going to the village for several days.
In fact, the longing was very big for Aisya.
" Yes, God. Should I accept the Word. But, what about Aisya.? Had I accepted the Word, there was no way I could always be there for him anymore. I will definitely focus more on my new family later."
Arini's daydreams arrive - crashing with the arrival of Amira's mother to invite Arini to eat together.
At the dinner table, Haris and Sarah are waiting for them. Even when eating Arini looked moody and not excited, only a little food was placed into his plate.
Mas Haris who saw it also felt sorry for Arini. Remembering his wife who was too forcing Arini to accept the Word.
" Mir, you shouldn't stop forcing Arini" said Mas Haris after finishing eating and relaxing on the back porch.
" It's all for Arini's sake, mas. Word is the right choice for Arini. He was kind, soleh not much different from Fa'i."
Mas Haris sighed,
" But, Mas_ "
" Dear, let Arini make his own choice. After all, Arini is so happy with Aisya. Why isn't it the Imam you've betrothed Arini."
" What is the Imam, mas?"
" Mir, Aisya's the daughter of Alm. Sabina, your own niece. She needs the figure of a mother and only Arini is able to give her heartfelt affection. You tell me how she cherished Aisya after Arini came back.?"
Mas Haris brushed away all his thoughts and heart, long since he held back for this. But, imagining and for the sake of Aisya made him have to rebuke Amira's attitude hard.
" Then how does Aisha feel if Arini is married to the Word. As a mother, you should understand better, Mir. Not just because of your disappointment with the Imam, then make you selfish and close your eyes like this. Remember Mir, Aisya is a descendant of Umi and Abi. He has stronger family ties to us than Arini."
Amira was silent, digesting all her husband's words. At least Haris is able to knock his conscience. His eyes began to get wet, remembering all the things that had happened in his life.
The shadows of Aisya's plain face flashed through his mind. How she imagined Aisya growing up without the affection of a mother.
Aisya's happy smile when meeting Arini pops her eyes. The little girl looked very happy. The days after that she could feel the sincere affection of a mother from Arini.
" Mir, think again. Aisya's happiness is most important. Don't take that happiness again. Let Aisya be with Arini first. If Arini is a match with the Word is not a problem. For sure do not force Arini to accept the Word immediately. Let Aisya feel that affection a little longer.!"
Mas Haris was a little relieved, because from the silence of Amira he could feel Amira really - really understand all the things he said.
It might be too painful for Amira, given her indifferent attitude. His heart was like a big stone crushing down. His childish attitude blinded his heart.
Disappointed at the Priest, was everything wrong? It was unfair to leave that mistake to him. At least he didn't destroy other people's happiness, did he. But it was fate that kept him alive in that disappointment.
All this time I closed my eyes, because my disappointment with the Imam was too deep. Until I didn't see and realized Aisya's whereabouts. Is it true said Mas Haris, if I'm egios.
Yes, Allah. What the hell am I doing? Why am I so petty and this loaf on my own nephew. Aisya has been too long without the affection of a mother. But, I instead wanted to snatch away the happiness he just felt.
Perih did realize the mistake that almost hurt innocent heart. Aisya did not understand all the disappointment because of the Imam. But he was the victim of it all. From the selfish and indifferent attitude of Amira to the Imam, which also affects the little girl.
" I hope you understand Mir. Forget all the disappointment in your heart. All is not the fault of the Imam, this has become the way of life for all of us. I don't want your heart to be filled with an unsubstantiated grudge later. Enough, we have to move on. We open a new page that is more devoted to God."
Mas Haris took his wife to enter his arms. Let him calm down first, before he thought of everything.
Not the best problem for whom? but, heart problems that must be maintained and prioritized. The little happiness of those closest to us will mean more to us. Compared to multiple bliss, however, it hurts an innocent heart.
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