Karatan Bad Boy

Part 18#Well, Wejangan

Is the young man ready to marry her? Mama has explained the events last night made him aware without being able to fight. It is not impossible but the responsibility of a child to let go of the burden of parents becomes the final decision point. Isn't it if the soul mate isn't going anywhere?

A moment of silence trying to convince yourself a step toward the future that is now in front of the eyes until a gentle swipe again brings awareness to continue the rigid footsteps can not continue despite trying to stay afloat. A little whisper of spirit gives tranquility.

Everyone's eyes turned to look at the stairs. Where the parents of the bride took her daughter to the living room which served as a place of sacred pledge later. Rafa himself chose to set his heart so that the remaining doubts were moved away from him.

Both of them sit next to each other on a sofa that has been arranged in such a way with the middle table as a barrier facing the pak penghulu who is ready to carry out work tasks. The middle-aged man who was the same age as the religious teacher at his school allowed Mr. Fairuz to sit next to him.

Mr. Penghulu started his show with a basmalah speech, continuing a short lecture explaining the responsibilities and obligations of husband and wife. Including the meaning of kabul ijab and dowry which later could be a problem in the household heresy.

The first and last marriage of the princess of course she herself is the guardian. Outstretched hand warmly welcomed the hand of the future son-in-law, “I marry you, and I control you with your betrothed, my daughter Kimmy Rosella bint Fairuz with a necklace dowry weighing five grams and Ar-Rahman mail shipment paid in cash.”

“I received the marriage and marriage of Kimmy Rosella bint Fairuz with the dowry mentioned, and I am willing to do so. And may God always give you grace.” Rafa spoke kabul confidently with a firm voice without hesitation.

"How are witnesses legitimate?" asked Pak Penghulu so ijab kabul finished spoken by both sides.

The invited guests stared at each other, then answered in unison like a choir during the Monday ceremony. "Bec ...,"

"Allahhumma biamaaanatika akhattuhaa, wa bikalimaaatika istahlaltu farjahaaa, fain qadhayta lii minhaa waladan faj’alhu mubaarakan syawiyyaa, walaa taj’al lissyaithaani fiihi syariikan walaa nashibaa."

The chanting of the concluding prayer sounded melodious which had a meaning, 'O Allah, with Your commission I made her my wife and with Thy words was hallowed to me her honor. If you decree for me to have offspring from him, make my descendants blessed and glory, and do not make Satan partake of him.'

The meaningful chanting of prayer becomes the end of the sacred promise. Ijab kabul who changed the status of the two men was legal to become husband and wife. Pengghulu guides Rafa and Kimmy to sign in the marriage book, then pairs the necklace that is used as the first dowry.

"Now take ablution water, and read the letter of Ar-Rahman according to the dowry that Ade was willing to bear." Pak Penghulu reminded Rafa of his first assignment before continuing the event that might be held later.

Rafa moved from his seat with footsteps walking towards the bathroom located not far from the living room. Then back again but a wet face, a clear eye gaze exuded calmness with rays of affection. The young man took the Quran which had been prepared from the beginning.

He first set himself in a sitting position, then read the Quran which he deliberately kept on his bench. Then inhaling oxygen around trying to stress yourself in order to read Ar-Rahman's letter in three long breaths. The sweet, drugging voice slowly changed the atmosphere making Kimmy stunned.

He did not expect his protege to have a beautiful voice even so eloquent when reciting the letter of Ar-Rahman as a wedding dowry. Indeed, hearts are moved because it is lulled in the holy verse of the Quran that touches the heart and awakens to the love of the greatness of the Supreme One.

Surat Ar-Rahman which has such meaning in the translation of the letter of Ar Rahman is to explain all the blessings of God which is very much on his creatures. So it reminds us to always have a loving nature to God and his creatures.

In Tsawabul A'mal, it is explained that the Prophet once said: 'Whoever reads Ar Rahman, and when reading the phrase fabiayyi aalaa'i Robbikuma tukadzibaan then if he says: there is none of Your blessings from my Lord that I deny, so if you read them at night and die, then they die like martyrdom, if you read them during the day and then they die, his death was like martyrdom.' It was narrated by Imam Ja'far.

Rafa finished reading Ar-Rahman's dowry, then kissed the Quran, then placed it back on the table. The young man is now preparing himself while slowly shifting his sitting position to face Kimmy who is still bowing his face. He knew the woman also felt the same heartbeat as him.

"Assalamualaikum, my wife" he said, greeting Kimmy nervously.

Kimmy looked up into the eyes of the man who had now become her husband. My lips are unable to say a word, but the sound of greeting must be answered. "Waalaikumsalam warahmatullahi wabarakatuh," he replied as soon as softly sounded choked.

What happened was like a dream when yesterday he refused but fate instantly united the two. The actual bond is still very far from the word relationship. But fate is playing. All because they are fools.

A mate has a partner to be the beginning of a new life. In addition, there is a soul mate and also death. All living people can certainly not be able to change the path of the life line that has been set. The question is, which one is our soul mate?

Both seem awkward trying to adapt to the new status even the hand is not able to just hold. Besides greeting each other as a muhrim couple. Papa Fairuz who realized it was just a faint smile turned to look at his own wife.

But they seem to have forgotten that Rafa also has a family. Where his parents are now standing in front of the door just silently pensively unable to say anything. It was true that matchmaking was what they expected but a marriage this fast was too difficult to accept.

How not? The marriage was not just the two of them. An arranged marriage is expected to take place soon but it is unexpected when Fairuz and Lily make Rafa perform kabul ijab without waiting for their arrival.

As parents tucked away feeling disappointed by what is happening right now, it's just useless to protest. Especially giving complaints when their wishes have been fulfilled. Honestly, they also feel relieved to see Rafa has become Kimmy's husband.

"Assalamualaikum, sorry we are late because the road is jammed" said Lion greeting makes everyone turn their attention towards the entrance.

The couple's footsteps walked towards the living room. Where some people start giving greetings to return greetings. Fairuz tells that Lion and Keisha are the groom's family.

An hour had passed, finally there was no more main discussion. One by one, the guests were invited to resign. They've been getting the parcel that Mama Lily had prepared on purpose since early morning. Now all that's left are Rafa's parents, Kimmy's parents and the two newlyweds sitting opposite each other.

Yet they all just quietly stared at each other trying to deal with the raging sense in heart and mind. What's the point of saying all grievances? If you can't hold back, maybe the relationship that just happened can run aground like last night.

"Kimmy, sorry Mother. I really didn't mean to hurt you with my words." Keisha looked at Kimmy softly full of regret. He realized the woman who is now his daughter-in-law is a good and trustworthy girl.

Lion rubbed his wife's arm just want to strengthen his woman to be able to continue the speech that should be. "We came here in addition to congratulating and praying. Mom and Dad will soon move out of town to solve business problems. Our intention wants to say this before you get married but fate says something else."

"So we have to deliver this before it's too late. Rafa is quiet but always attentive more than his father. His stubborn nature is often troublesome, mother hope Kimmy will be patient to face our son who is still young." continued Mother Keisha expressed the deepest contents of the heart without the truth.

"Dad, Mother, where are you going and why so suddenly. Isn't everything okay?" rafa asked looking at her parents so intensely. The young man tried to search for the obvious truth far from hiding from the diversion of view

Neither Kei, nor Lion was eager to tell the truth. How are they that Rafa should know but look at the situation. Honestly it would be better for the son to know nothing. Especially now that his son has a more important responsibility that is to maintain, care for and love his wife.

For him and the husband had enough of each other but now Rafa must try to establish a good and healthy family foundation for the future to be better. As parents can only pray, support occasional advising when children go the wrong way.

"Kei and Lion will only be gone for a few months. It was also for the sake of work that was certainly urgent." Papa Fairuz helps his two best friends. Lion did not realize if he knew the problems that befell the family of the friend.

"Rafa now you also have to continue school in order to quickly graduate and start college. Especially now that you are a husband then your main responsibility is to take care of the wife who is now your life companion.

"So does my daughter who has to adapt to accept you as her husband. It is his duty to give love as he should. Aren't you also in one school?

"Papa knew this only yesterday, even though you were there as teachers and students. It does not mean that in your home your relationship is the same. Remember you are husband and wife who must support each other and also be a support for each other.

"If there is any problem, talk carefully in a calm state. Try to listen one by one so that there are no piles of problems that someday backfire. Neither I nor Mama nor your Father and Mother will interfere in your domestic affairs."

Take a moment of oxygen, then exhale slowly. "We as parents who are also married on the basis of their own wishes will give freedom to your relationship but as parents, we don't want separation."

"So we hope you understand this marriage is one for good and also religious refinement" concluded Papa Fairuz, ending the devotions as a father's advice for his children.

The long, wide-ranging advice that kept a Rafa and Kimmy quiet was fixated on listening without complaint. Let alone to argue, ask even they can not afford. All is clear and certainly they must try to get a quiet life while navigating household life.

"All right now you can rest. Must be really tired. Oh yes, tonight we will hold a small thanksgiving event but we have to make a prayer because it is a form of our gratitude towards Allah Subhanahu Wa Ta'ala." mama Lily told everyone about the event she had deliberately created without notice.

"Kei, Lion, you guys also rest in this house, so we can go to the hotel together. It was late afternoon because of the show after that." Fairuz ended his lecture session giving a short decision that everyone inevitably agreed to.