Love in the Garden of Heaven

Bitter Reality

At home, Hasan who heard Ranty's wishes through Rendy, his co-worker and best friend was happy. Apparently, the dipper is together. Hasan agreed to the match

welcome Randy's proposal.

"Uhm, that's good. Oh yeah, when can we meet, Randy?" asked Hasan who was so enthusiastic.

Randy was silent for a moment. He thought long.

"That's it, Mr. Hasan. I tried it when I came home from outside the island. I happen to be going to Kalimantan tomorrow. There's a project there. After that, let's talk about things

here," said Randy.

"OKAY. I agree with your proposal. I'll see you in two weeks" Hasan said.

"Yes, Mr. Hasan. Assalamu'alaikum," Randy said.

"Wa'alaikum Greetings, Mr. Randy," replied Hasan.

The phone is also closed. Randy is sitting next to him. Ranty seemed so enthusiastic to know the outcome of his father's conversation with Hasan.

"Pa, how?" asked the enthusiastic Ranty.

Randy smiled sweetly. "Son, Mr. Hasan agreed to match you with Rizal."

"Really, Pa?" asked Ranty in a pleased tone.

Randy just nodded. Ranty who was so happy immediately hugged his father. Randy who so spoiled Ranty stroked her daughter's head gently

"Papa, thank you. Ranty was so happy to be with Mas Rizal" Ranty said in the arms of his father, Randy.

Along with that, his mother who brought warm drinks for his father came. He looked astonished to see Ranty so happy.

"eeh, Pa. Koq today we see our son so happy?" ask Citra, Ranty's mother.

"Ma, our son is getting married" Randy said with a happy smile.

The image of astonishment, yet a smile of happiness flashed across his face.

"Oh yeah? Same who?" ask Citra.

"Sama Mas Rizal, Ma" said Ranty with a smile looking at his mother.

The image was so surprised. He seemed to be trying to cover up his misdeeds. Ranty, who was so happy to kiss his mother and father, went into his room. After Ranty died, Citra and Randy discussed the match.

"Pa. Koq papa want to mate Rizal with Ranty? Mama disagreed," Citra said.

"Ma, Rizal is a good boy. Why the hell, koq mama doesn't like Ranty to be with him" Randy said.

The image sighed its length. An unexpected reason was said Citra.

"Papa, Ranty's too spoiled. Rizal has the right to have an independent woman. Indeed, Rizal's son is good. But, can she be happy to face our daughter's indulgence?" citra.

Randy's speechless. In his heart, he confirmed his wife's words.

"Yes, Ma. But, how else? He is so," said Randy in a resigned tone.

They both fell silent. There was confusion on their faces. Meanwhile, the new Rizal

going home to work to get into his room. As he was about to touch the door of his room, Hasan called out to him. As a child, Rizal approached her.

"Son, Papa wants to talk to you. Come on, let's talk in the living room" his father asked.

Rizal. He put aside his fatigue to please his father. In the living room was Farida, Rizal's mother.

"Yes, Pa. What do you want me to talk to Rizal about?" asked Rizal in a soft tone.

"Look, Rizal. Last night, Mr. Randy called papa. He said that Ranty, he loves you. Coincidentally, it is time to get married. Papa intends to match you with

Ranty," said Hasan explaining his point.

Rizal was surprised like in sambar geledek. He who knows Ranty's character tries to resist him.

"Papa, Rizal apologized in advance. Rizal already has a woman of Rizal's own choice," Rizal said trying to gently reject the matchmaking.

Hasan surprised. He did not expect this time Rizal refused his wish. His face looked angry, but it was fortunate that Farida had managed to persuade him.

"Pa, stop. Give Rizal a chance to think. Doesn't Rizal have a woman of choice? Why don't you give him a chance to introduce him?" whispered his mother to calm Hasan.

Hasan looked at Rizal with a disappointed face. He had a heartache on his face.

Hasan, who was so disappointed, answered him with a stern answer.

"No! You're married to Ranty, or you're not papa's son anymore" his father snapped.

Rizal knelt down in front of his father. He hugged his father's feet, and cried for his father's blessing.

"Pa, Rizal please, let Rizal be with Rizal's chosen woman" he asked, hugging his father's leg tightly.

Hasan did not criticize. He brushed aside Rizal's embrace.

"Just this time, you're a proud child to disappoint you, papa" he said briefly.

Hasan immediately moved on and never cared about Rizal. His mother calmed down Rizal who was still crying while kneeling.

"Ma, Rizal loves Nissa, not Ranty. Rizal please, bless Rizal's relationship with Nissa," Rizal said amid his tears.

His mother helped Rizal wake up. She hugged him to calm her son.

"Rizal, mama must have blessed your relationship with Nissa if she was nice," she said, calming Rizal down.

Days change. It had been five days, Hasan was so disappointed with Rizal's refusal.

His mother repeatedly persuaded Hasan to accept Rizal's choice, but Hasan refused. His disappointment made Hasan finally lay sick.

That day in the afternoon, Rizal went home to retrieve the files left in his house. While passing through his father's room, Rizal overhears the conversation of his father and mother from outside the room.

"Pa, stop. Why did Papa match our son? Rizal has always obeyed papa's will, why even if papa did not give him the opportunity to choose his soul mate?" farida.

"No, Ma. Papa still never will approve of his relationship with Nissa, or anyone else! Papa's decision is final, Ma" Hasan said.

Rizal is so sad. He's in tremendous confusion. He hurried to his workplace. Arriving at work, Rizal was so confused.

"Papa seemed to be giving me the wrong mate, but, how am I supposed to tell him?" ask in the heart.

He's pensive. He pondered long enough. Finally, Rizal decides to take Nissa to his house. He calls Nissa, and tells her what he wants. Nissa agreed.

In the afternoon, Rizal picks up Nissa who just got home from work. He took Nissa to his house. Arriving there, Farida welcomes Rizal who brings Nissa home.

"Ma, introduce. This is Nissa, Rizal's chosen woman," Rizal told Farida.

Farida smiled sweetly. He was so happy with Rizal's choice.

"Son Nissa, come on in. God, you are so cool. Oh yeah, I call papa. Just a moment, yes" Farida said with a feeling of pleasure.

Farida called to Hasan who was still lying in her room. He expressed his admiration for Nissa. However, Hasan still did not want to see him.

"Pa, Rizal's chosen woman is a devout Muslim. She is beautiful, and also soft. Mama likes it when she's our daughter-in-law" Farida says, persuading her husband.

Hasan insisted. Farida continues to persuade her, until her husband finally wants to try to meet Nissa. They walk to meet Nissa and Rizal in the living room. Nissa tried to be friendly to Hasan, although Hasan looked at her with a look

cynical.

"Pa, introduce. This is Nissa, Rizal's chosen woman," Rizal says, introducing Nissa.

Hasan looked at Nissa with cold eyes. However, he remained seated accompanying her in the living room. The atmosphere of the introduction was so cold. Nissa tried to melt things down, however

apparently Rizal's father's attitude increasingly makes Nissa uncomfortable. Just ahead of the adhan maghrib, Nissa intended to go home.

"Tante, Nissa wants to go home first, happens to want maghrib," said Nissa.

Farida prevented it. "Eeh, Nisaa pray here only," Farida said.

Nissa was so pleased with Farida's friendly welcome, Rizal's mother. However, he felt uneasy with the cold attitude of Hasan, Rizal's father. Nissa finally decided to go home. Nissa said goodbye to Rizal's father and mother. Hasan remained cynical, but different from Farida. Farida who liked Nissa hugged her tightly.

"Nissa, let's get down here. Aunty was very happy with your visit," she said with a sweet smile.

"God willing, Auntie," said Nissa with a wry smile.

Rizal takes Nissa home. After Nissa left, Hasan walked inside

her room. Farida followed. In the room, Farida persuades Hasan to approve of Rizal's relationship with Nissa.

"Pa, tuh. Looky. Rizal's choice of women is good, loh. Restui only their relationship," persuaded Farida.

However, Hasan's dislike is still apparent. With a sharp look, Hasan said, "Whatever Nissa does, Papa won't approve of their relationship!"