I Can Without You

23. Additional Support

The car driven by Awan, Shofi, and Keinan had already entered the courtyard of the Sky mansion at this time. Yes, this time Awan deliberately brought a car because he invited Shofi and Keinan. Clouds certainly want Shofi and Keinan to feel comfortable, that's why he brought a car and not a motorcycle. Then they got off the car.

Not long after that the door of the Sky House opened. Sky, Awan's brother, and Anjani, the wife of Heaven, came out to greet the arrival of Clouds, Shofi, and Keinan.

"Assalamu'alaikum," greetings Clouds, Sofi, and Keinan once began to climb onto the porch of the house.

"Wa'alaikumsalam," answered Sky and Anjani.

"Bang Langit, Brother Jani, know this Shofi and Keinan," said Awan introduced Shofi and Keinan to Sky and Anjani.

"Hi, Shofi. I am the Sky, the brother of the Clouds. You can call the Sky Bang the same as the Clouds. And this is Anjani, my wife," said Sky also who introduced himself and Anjani.

"Yes, Bang Langit, Brother Jani. I am Shofi," Shofi replied as he greeted Sky and Anjani alternately.

"Hi, Shofi" said Anjani kindly.

"Hi too, Brother. Oh yes, this is my son, Keinan. Come on Keinan, copy first, baby," continued Shofi by directing Keinan.

"Assalamu'alaikum," said Keinan who then also greeted and kissed the back of Sky's right hand and Anjani alternated as well.

"Wa'alaikumsalam, dear Keinan. Call Pakde and Bude aja, yes," Sky replied by gently stroking Keinan's head.

"Yes, Pakde, Bude," Keinan replied with a sweet smile.

"Yes, let's just go in everything," Anjani asked later.

They all went inside the house. Anjani then introduced Keinan to Bintang, his seven-year-old son, and also Inara, his three-year-old daughter.

Keinan, Star, and Inara could instantly get familiar. The three then played together in harmony. While the Sky invites Clouds and Shofi to talk in the family room. Not long after, Anjani came with a tray containing drinks and snacks.

"Come, please drink, Shofi. Just relax. Think of it like your own home, okay," said Anjani.

"Yes, brother, thank you," Shofi replied.

They then drank the drink provided by Anjani.

"Okay, Brother if so," said Sky after putting down his drinking glass. "Awan, Shofi, Kak Jani's brother has been horrified by Mama about the intention of the two of you to get married. And now, we want to make sure ourselves, same with you two. Are you two really sure you're getting married?"

"Yes, Bang. We are sure to get married" replied Awan.

"Shofi?" ask Sky to Shofi.

"God willing, I too, Bang," replied Shofi.

"Awan wants to protect Shofi and Keinan, Bang. So that they both do not get a bad stigma from society anymore. So that they do not get insult and bully again, as they have often got. Clouds also want to realize Keinan's desire to have a new father and also get the affection and attention of a father. The clouds want to give a complete family to Keinan, Bang," replied the steady Cloud.

Shofi's two beautiful eyes immediately glazed over hearing all the Cloud's words. From the beginning, Shofi was indeed very touched by the reason of Awan's good intentions to marry him.

"Regardless of it all, of course Awan married because to carry out the commands of Allah SWT and run the sunnah of the Prophet SAW. To perfect the half of the Cloud religion. To avoid adultery. And of course to continue the Cloud lineage, Bang," continued the Cloud again.

"God willing, brother is proud of you, Wan" Anjani said.

"If you're Shofi, why would you accept a proposal from Awan to marry you?" ask Sky turned to Shofi.

"At first I was doubtful, Bang. Given my own status, and also the age difference between me and Mas Awan. But after seeing the happiness Keinan felt when together with Mas Awan, as well as the expectations of my mother and sister, I finally began to consider the application of Mas Awan. And after I prayed istikharah, I finally decided to accept the application from Mas Awan," replied Shofi.

The mood was silent for a moment. The nervous Shofi started to rejuvenate his fingers that were clinging to each other on his lap. I don't know why there's a little fear that Shofi feels. Afraid that brother and sister-in-law Awan would not approve of Awan's intention to marry him.

"Abang is very appreciative and supportive of the goodwill of the two of you," Sky said in the end.

"Alhamdulillaah," said Shofi and Awan, relieved.

"Actually Papa told me everything about your reason, Wan. But yes it was, you just want to hear the certainty of you directly. And for Mama's problems, Brother and Sister Jani promised we would help convince Mama too," continued Sky again.

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Shofi slightly gasped at the words from Heaven.

'Help convince Mama? Ahh, it seems true that his mother Mas Awan has not approved the intention of Mas Awan, Shofi complained in his heart.

Clouds, Sky, and Anjani certainly saw the changes that occurred in the look of Shofi's face.

"Shofi, we don't want to hide it from you. It's true, Mama still hasn't given her blessing and hasn't agreed to your wedding plans. But you calm down. Papa, Brother, and Kak Jani, we will all try our hardest to help convince Mama's heart" Sky explained as well as trying to calm Shofi's heart.

"Mama's not a hard-hearted person, Shofi. Don't worry, yeah. God willing, we can definitely convince Mama's heart" Anjani continued with a smile.

"Yes, Brother, Bang. Thank you," replied Shofi who slightly forced his smile.

"Calm down, we're gonna make it. You help do'a, yeah," said Awan as well.

"Yes, Mas," replied Shofi, who this time could already smile gently.

Clouds, Sky, and Anjani certainly greatly understand Shofi's concerns. That was why they were also trying to calm Shofi's heart.

"With additional support from Bang Langit and Kak Jani, hopefully we can immediately convince your heart. And may Mama soon be able to give her blessing to my wedding plans with this Shofi, O Allah. Aamiin Yaa robbal 'aalamiin," do'a Cloud in her heart.