I Can Without You

14. Ask for Restu

With the help of Hamzah, the Awan finally succeeded in obtaining the blessing of Aminah. Aminah was hesitant at first, just like Hamzah yesterday. But fortunately the Cloud could convince Aminah of the seriousness and good intentions.

And this afternoon it was Awan's turn to tell her about his intention to marry her to her father. The clouds came to see Papa at his restaurant. Awan informs his father before his other family.

"Assalamu'alaikum, Pa," greeted Awan as he opened the door to his papa's room.

"Wa'alaikumsalam's chat. Uh, Clouds? Come on in," replied Surya, Papa Awan, who immediately let in as soon as he saw his youngest son coming.

The cloud then entered Surya's room and kissed the back of his right hand.

"Sit down, Wan."

"Still, Pa," said Awan, who then sat himself in a chair in front of Surya's desk.

"Whatwhat? Tumben you found Papa here? Want to talk about what's the problem until your mom can't know first?" surya asked who could immediately guess the purpose of his son's arrival.

Yes, Surya memorized the habits of all his family members. They are all used to being open and talking about all the problems that happen together.

"Ishh Papa mah, always just guess first," murmured the Cloud.

"What else is it? You found Papa here for sure because you don't want Mama you know first, right?" guess Surya's on target. "So, what's up? What do you want to talk to Papa?"

"Woman wants to get married, Pa," said Awan steadily.

"What's? Really?" surya asked who was so surprised to hear the words of his second son.

"Really, Pa."

"Subhanallah. Thank goodness that's it. You finally want to get married. Not in vain Mama you ngomelin you every day, tell you to make a marriage. Oh yeah, who's the girl, by the way? Which boy? Does papa know?"

Clouds grimacing. Her papa's joy will definitely turn into a shock after this. And Awan also still can not guess, what kind of reaction will his father show and how his decision in the end later.

"Wans?" call Surya confused because he saw his son was silent.

"Hmm, unfortunately she's not a girl, Pa," Cloud said softly, a little hesitant as well.

The clouds paused his words. Awan could see his papa rounding his eyes in surprise.

"He's a widow, Pa. With one four-year-old boy," continued Awan again.

Surya was so surprised to hear the words of the Clouds. But he did not want to judge immediately, before hearing the explanation from his son first.

"Oh, it's worth it that you don't want your mom to know about this first. Okay, tell me about it, Papa. Who is she and why did you finally decide to marry her?"

"Name's Shofi, Pa. He's Hamzah's brother. Papa still remember, Cloud level younger brother who often brought hodgepodge for the Clouds?"

"Oh, that Hamzah, yes Papa still remembers."

"Shofi was divorced by her husband, even when Keinan, their son, was a month old," Awan continued.

"Awan first met Keinan before the Clouds met again with Hamzah. In fact, it turns out that Awan had also met with Shofi, before Awan knew that he was his brother Hamzah and his mother Keinan. Even with Aminah's mother, Hamzah and Shofi's mother. Awan had also met him before Awan knew that he was Hamzah's mother."

Cloud then tells how the first encounter between himself and Keinan, with Shofi, and also with Aminah. How Keinan who is often moody because ridiculed by his friends. And how Shofi who he said often scolded by mothers around his residence just because they were jealous and felt their husband was tempted by Shofi.

"Awan wants to protect Shofi as well as Keinan. So that the two of them do not get a bad stigma from society anymore, and also Keinan's friends. Clouds want to realize Keinan's desire to have a new father and also get the affection and attention of a father."

"Regardless of it all, of course Awan married because to carry out the command of Allah Subhanahu wata'ala and run the sunnah of the Prophet Shalallahu 'alaihi wasallam. To perfect the half of the Cloud religion. To avoid adultery. And of course to continue the Cloud lineage, Pa," continued the Cloud again.

Surya threw out his breath while rubbing his face.

"Papa understands and appreciates your intentions, Wan. Honestly, Papa has no problem with Shofi's status. But maybe your mama's gonna be a little tough. Do you know for yourself how your mother and her wishes about a wife for her children?"

"When you know, Pa. That's why Cloud first talked about this problem with Papa."

"Hufts. Okay, Papa will help you make sure Mama yes," promised Surya.

The smile of the clouds instantly expanded.

"Okay, Pa. Thank you very much yes, Pa, before," said Awan sumringah.

Surya nodded his head. They then continued their conversation. Until finally, a few moments later, the clouds were ready to return to the cafe. Surya agreed and wanted to take the cloud to the front. But, just as the two of them came out of the Solar room, the Clouds suddenly stopped their steps.

"Eh," shocked Awan because he saw Shofi who was having lunch with two friends at one of the tables at the Surya restaurant.

"Why, Wan?" ask Surya wonder.

"Newly also mentioned, have met here. That's her name Shofi, Pa. The Clouds told Papa earlier," replied the Clouds.

"Which one?" surya asked curiously while dirayukan looking for the whereabouts of Shofi.

"That's, that's wearing navy color. The other two ate the same meal, "Awan replied, pointing to Shofi's table.

"Loh, that's it... So you mean that's that Shofi?"

"Yes. Does Papa know him?" ask the confused cloud.

"Know close is not. But yes, Papa knows. He often had lunch here with his friends," replied Surya.

The clouds appear ooh ria while nodding his head.

"If you mean that 'Shofi' Papa really agrees, Wan," Surya said later.

"Eh? Why the hell, Pa?" tanya Awan was again confused by the papa.

"Because Papa knows he's a good boy, polite, and responsible with his job. Her boss at the office happens to be Papa's friend. Do you remember the same Azril? Om Azril often stories the same office problems Papa, including his men as well. And one of them is named Shofi, who also happens to often have lunch here" Surya explained.

"Oh, that's it. Subhanallah. The plan of Allah Subhanahu wata'ala is always unexpected" said Awan.

"If it is he you mean earlier, Papa promises to be serious to help you make sure Mama, Wan," said Surya repeated his promise.

"Okay, Pa. Thank you very much."

The clouds smiled happily. In his heart he was more convinced and steady to marry Shofi. Especially after getting blessing from his father and also the Shofi family.

'Hmh, it is only me who spoke directly to Shofi about my intentions. Hopefully I can also convince Shofi later, ' said Inner Cloud.