
Zahra returned to the room. The girl cried on the edge of the bed hugging the picture of Samuel she had taken in Samuel's room.
"I'm sorry. Are you angry? I'm sorry, I didn't have the heart to make Brother Zidan disappointed and embarrassed. Just when our marriage is off, Brother Zidan and the others are embarrassed. I don't want them to go back to being embarrassed just because of my selfishness."
Zahra continued to monologue while hugging a picture of Samuel to sleep. And about half an age, he woke up. He rushed to the bathroom, taking ablution. He has not prayed Isya.
...
The next night, Zahra went to Samuel's parents' house. Right now, the girl was bowed in front of Hamdan and Rosa. He had already told about the proposal of Arsyad that he had received. And he's not feeling well. He felt as if he had no stance. Just a few days ago she said she did not want to marry any man. But now she is a bride-to-be.
"Why sad? Isn't this good news? You should smile, baby. Happiness is in sight. Keep stepping. Never look back." said Rosa while stroking Zahra's head wrapped in hijab.
"Yes, smile son. We pray all about your kindness. May this marriage run smoothly and you live happily." said Hamdan chimed in his wife's words.
Both feel grateful. Because finally, what they hope will soon be realized.
"Thank you, Tan. Zahra promised that even if Zahra was married, Zahra would come here often. It's Zahra's house too, isn't it?" ask her with eyes that start to sink.
Hamdan and Rosa nodded.
The taste of haru gushed from within Zahra's chest. He's really happy. Not because I'm getting married. However, because of his parents, the person he loved so much loved him.
...
Two weeks went fast. The expected day finally arrived. Everyone is so happy and excited. Not with Zahra. Even though he doesn't love Arshad. He still feels scared. Fear, the events of three years repeated on Arsyad. In the moments of her marriage to Samuel, the groom fell ill and left for good. The incident became a trauma for the girl wrapped in bridal clothes.
"Come, Arsyad and his entourage have arrived."
Melati, lead Zahra downstairs. Arsyad and Zahra's marriage was at home only. Their house is no less big than a five-star hotel.
Zidan's house and yard have been transformed into so beautiful. Surely by the idea and hand of Ayesha, Laras, Light and Rosa. The four women were so eagerly preparing for the marriage of Zahra and Arsyad. The four also look so familiar and compact.
In silence, Rosa is unrelenting. For Zahra will have a good husband and in-laws as good as Aisha, whom she herself loves Arshad's mother very much.
Arsyad is now sitting in a special room to be used to perform ijab and qabul. Next to him sat Hasan, his father. And in front of him, Zidan and a ruler.
Before long, the women of the nuclear family also came. Not too many. Because the party invitation is tonight. This afternoon is only ijab qabul.