Just Pasrah

Wedding plans

The news of Lana and Rehan being dishonorably fired soon spread like wildfire in the midst of their close neighbors. Like a gossip bomb explosion, this news became the subject of heated discussion in every corner of the housing complex. Various versions of the story sprang up, flowing from mouth to mouth quickly and mercilessly.

That morning, the mothers who were talking in front of the house awkwardly humbled as soon as they saw Lana coming out.

"Ehhh look, uh shameless ya ckckck"

"Not hard, you will be surprised!"

The short views exchanged between them contained an unspoken nuance of confusion and curiosity. Some of them tried not to get too involved, while others could not help but get involved in the conversation.

At a local coffee shop, the men who were sitting together debated the stories they heard from various sources. Some of them spoke in a dubious tone of truth to the news, while others nodded in knowing as if they had some hidden knowledge about it.

Around the area of the lana house, the neighbors who usually shake hands and greet each other warmly now speak with whispers and stifled views. They try to behave naturally in front of Lana, but cannot hide their creeping curiosity.

Lana's own house seemed to be the center of the spotlight. Passing neighbors slowed their pace, stealing glances into the house as they pretended not to see. The doors are wide open, like telling the world that something is going on there. Not a few also contact their friends, talking about this news through text messages or phone calls.

This gossip grows like an uncontrollable wave, bringing additional stories, estimates, and comments from every angle. Whenever the neighbors gathered, the conversation always ended in two names, Lana and Rayhan. No one knows for sure what really happened, but everyone feels they have the right to talk about it.

Amongst all this, Lana and Rayhan felt like they were being the subject of an experiment on a large stage called a housing complex. They felt the glare and pressure from every eye that looked, while their own stories were disjointed and fickle by the winds of gossip. In the silence of their home, they could only hope that the time would bring clarity and extinguish the blazing flames of gossip.

Inside the warm living room, Lana sits between the attentive looking mama and papa. Although in his heart was still turbulent due to the situation that had just occurred, he tried to keep smiling to overcome his anxiety.

" Dear, we'd like to hear your thoughts on your wedding reception later. How do you want to do it?" ask Mama Lana slowly.

" Ma, Pa, I think a simple one is enough. I want to focus on the moment of kabul ijab in KUA office and simple reception"

" So, you want to avoid being too complicated and fancy huh?"

" Yes, Pa. I feel, right now the most important thing is the moment itself, not the trinkets"

Mama Lana's face looked sad and longing as she expressed her feelings. In the past, she must have imagined her daughter's wedding as a grand and festive party, where Lana would look beautiful and happy in front of everyone. But now, an unexpected situation made him have to face reality.

When Lana heard those words, tears filled her eyes and her face looked full of guilt. She hugged tightly to her mother with a stifled cry, feeling the weight of her feelings and regrets. "I'm sorry, Ma" he said many times between sobs.

Papa Lana patted Lana gently on the shoulder, trying to provide support and wisdom in this difficult moment. Even though he was trying to withstand the intense pressure he felt in his heart. "This is a destiny written by Allah subhanahu wa ta'ala, son," he said in a soft voice. "We cannot go against His destiny, but we can go through every phase of life with courage and responsibility."

Mama Lana released a hug and looked into Lana's eyes affectionately. She gently stroked her daughter's cheeks that were soaked by tears. "Darling, Mama uh... Mama just huhuhu"

Lana tried to smile in the midst of the pain she felt. He felt the power of support and love from his sincere parents. Although the situation was not as expected by everyone.

While Lana and her parents are strengthening their feelings, in the quiet city park, the atmosphere feels heavy as Rayhan sits beside Mia who hugs her arms, because he knew that what he was going to say would break Mia's heart.

Mia who sat in front of him looked unsuspecting, and she had yet to know that the promises of love she had been feeling all along would end in ruin.

"Ray I miss it, huh, Hem you miss me, don't you Ray?"said Mia who was used to being spoiled with Rayhan.

Rayhan took a deep breath before finally saying the difficult words, "Mia, there's something I have to tell you... Our wedding plans, I can't fulfill them." His voice was full of regret.

Mia was startled, she let go of her embrace and looked at Raihan with widened eyes in disbelief, she felt like her world was collapsing in an instant. He looked at Rayhan with a gaze filled with confusion and destruction. "What are you saying, Rayhan? Whatchu mean?"

With a soft voice and a broken heart, Rayhan continued, "I. I decided to marry Lana." He said this with a heavy heart, realizing how painful those words were for Mia.

"A.what?mi.mie? is this Mia my best friend?"

Mia was shocked and could not believe what she heard. He felt like a hard blow that made him lose control of his emotions. Hysterical cries began to fill the air as pain and betrayal crept into his heart. "No way, Rayhan! There's no way you're doing it to me!"

Rayhan could only look down, feeling guilty and as if he had no strength to face Mia's expression of grief. She tries to get close to Mia, but Mia can't hold back anymore. He lamented the deep loss, feeling like he lost everything in an instant.

At that instant, Mia fell to her knees in front of Rayhan, her hands reaching for her pants with great sadness. He pleaded in a soft voice, "Please, Rayhan, don't leave me. Don't leave me alone..."

Rayhan could only see with teary eyes, not knowing what to do. He tried to lift Mia up and embrace her, but everything felt like a mess. She reached out a trembling hand, wanting to wipe away Mia's tears, while her heart felt broken from not being able to remove the wounds she had caused.

"Mia, I'm sorry Mia...!"

"Rayhan, why is he Ray? why her? She ..she's my own best friend and we..we akhh... rayhan Huhuhu...!!"

Mia's hysterical crying voice reached its peak. All her hopes are shattered, her love is usurped by her own best friend, and her feelings are haunted by a deep betrayal

Rayhan could only look on, filled with regret, knowing that he had ripped Mia's heart off with his decision that he could not return.

Mua forgive me.