Love Shielded Risue

another request

The problem doesn't just end there.

Kania who felt toyed with then complained to Umm Salma while crying bitterly. He said that he was embarrassed. How not, thanks to that rumor alone He has lost a little face among his friends.

Akhri said that he refused directly in front of his wife. Disappointed and embarrassed.

"I'm sorry Ummi, it's not that Nia is disrespectful to cry like this in front of Ummi. But, preferably from the beginning there is no need for Ummi to promise this. Kania is so embarrassed."

"I'm sorry Akhri. Ummi tried. Maryam was ready, but the boy did not. Ummi hopes you can get a better soul mate from Akhri. It might even make you the first and only wife."

Kania shook her head slowly, wiping her own tears.

the problem is I have already admired him, which has even turned into love Ummi. (Name)

"Sorry Ummi, maybe Nia shouldn't be here. Not involved in this."

"Nia, really Ummi confused how else to do."

"That's Ummi, Nia is okay. Sorry for Nia's arrival here, actually just to say goodbye."

"Pamples?"

"Yes, Nia will not continue her education in these ponpes anymore."

"Nia, I'm sorry Ummi."

"No papa Ummi. Umm Salma was not wrong. Then Nia immediately said yes Ummi ... Assalamualaikum."

"Walaikumsalam warahmatullah." Ummi drove the boy to the front door. The feeling of kasian was also unpleasant to his heart.

***

one month later,

When it was the month of Ramadan, Maryam came with a bushel containing banana compote mixed with kolang-kaling. Ummi's favorite.

After saying greetings and handing the compote to the mother of the housekeeper Maryam immediately looked for the figure of her mother-in-law. Which he met in a relaxed room, close to the stairs.

Maryam had not yet ascended to the top of the stairs, but she had already stopped her steps. Witnessing

Ummi who was looking at Abah's WhatsApp story.

Because of his position, he turned his back to the stairs, so Maryam could see Vidio brief Abah was pushing a small bicycle on a toddler boy. There was the sound of laughter from a woman, who was signaled to be one of Abah's other wives or perhaps his son from another wife.

Ummie...

Maryam looks heartless, added Ummi like repeating Vidio.

Maryam sighed, then said a clean greeting. Umm Salma who heard that immediately turned her head back and then answered her daughter-in-law's greetings.

"When are you coming, when?" Asked him after his hand was kissed by Maryam.

"New to Ummi, just ngaterin kolak banana."

"Oh .. thank you," he replied softly, pulling his veil slightly back. Rectify. They were silent for a moment. "Until when is it like this, huh?"

Maryam raised one eyebrow, it seems that Umm Salma has often felt a bad mood lately.

"Ummi was envious, with the two of them. Although it is not allowed, but what is wrong? If Ummi also wants to feel the same happiness." Ummi spoke seriously, but the look on his face exuded sadness. His gaze stared blankly ahead, imagining one thing that had been his dreams all this time. "If there was one grandchild, Abah would definitely have a reason to visit here often. Besides just to check the boarding school of Abdul Aziz here."

Maryam understood, she touched her mother's hand. "Maryam is sorry Ummi."

"No, no need to apologize. How else, you've tried. Even to persuade Akhri too, but indeed He who does not want to. How else..."

Mary was silent, hearing her mother-in-law's words. Still he brought up that void matchmaking. Makes him think harder.

After talking long enough, or rather listen to some of the complaints of Umm Salma. Maryam is back home.

The night after the tarawih, they just ate a heavy meal. Akhri and also Maryam sitting at one dining table, a cheerful laughter of Akhri told the thrill He played with his son Arshila after the Maghrib prayer.

"Active ... MashaAllah, Dik," said before downing the water in a glass. Remember, her son Arshila is very active and adorable.

"dude? Merr wants to talk seriously. But don't be mad."

"On what? The brother likes to worry that you're talking seriously like this" he replied without taking it seriously.

"Why silence? He said he wanted to talk seriously."

"Yes, but you have to promise. Don't be mad."

"Yes, Brother. You won't get angry" he replied gently.

Maryam sighed, then tried to open up the topic.

"Abang knows, there are three loves that we must precisely position in life. I, as a wife, position God at the very top, the Prophet as the second, while my husband is the third, after that my parents." Maryam made Akhri smile, she nodded slowly confirming the sign. "Then my brother, as a husband. Placing the most primary love for Allah SWT, the two Apostles Saw, the third Ummi and Abah but most importantly Ummi, after that I, right?"

"MashaAllah..." Akhri kissed the wife's hand. "Yes dear."

"Well, now I want a filial brother with Ummi. Make Ummi happy."

"Abang is trying, brother. Although not perfect."

"Then make it perfect, Bang." Mary's eyes began to condense. He brought Akhri's hand closer, kissing the back of the hand with his reverence. After that look again the shade of the husband's. "Abang– would like to yes, marry again."

Akhri dimmed his smile. Then let go of his own hand. Immediately in custody Maryam who again grasped the hand with both hands.

"I beg you, Bang."

"Abang told you not to reveal it anymore. Brother doesn't want to."

"Listen to me, Bang. Please, let Merr explain this to you, brother." Akhri who wants to move immediately. Maryam rubbed her husband's arm gently, calming. "Bang, you should have known two days ago, Merr came to Ummi's house. And saw something that made me slightly pinched his heart. Ummi it needs happiness. Ummi wants a grandson, Bang."

"Did ummi say something again?"

"No, only Maryam who accidentally squirms. Ummi is sad to watch Abah's video with one of his grandchildren. And as a woman, Mary understood that. So please understand, you can remarry Mary sincerely."

"Ikhlas is not easy, I'm sure it's just on your lips. After all, having more than one wife is not something that is mandatory, Dik. For what you do something that is not mandatory, not even recorded if it would be sinful if you do not do it. Especially sacrificing what already exists."

"But, isn't this one of the endeavors. I who cannot give offspring must be ready, and sincerely allow the husband to marry again. Like Siti Sarah who gave up Prophet Ibrahim as married Siti Hajar?"

"That's right, if the wife is ready and I'm ready. If not?"

"What I'm ready for, and I've been thinking about this for a long time."

"You ready? But my brother is not ready. The thing you are most afraid of is; when you are not being fair. Then you'll hurt one of you, or maybe both. Brother realized, that Brother is an ordinary man, Dik. His faith can be weak. More scared when you get?" Akhri did not continue, he just took a deep breath and then threw it away with a little pressure.

Maryam pensive, she could not answer. Because it looks like Akhri seems a little upset again.

"the bottom line is, what is the second marriage for, if I have to sacrifice my first marriage. You have made my brother feel enough in all things, accompanied and met all my needs. Like I said, you are happy enough. Whether there is or without children. Wallahi, honey."

Mary shed her tears, and hugged her husband tightly. She was completely overwhelmed by her husband's defense. He got the green light from himself. Akhri refused that.

"Merr loved Brother. Very, very loving Brother. But I'm still an imperfect woman, Bang. Can't give you a son."

"It doesn't mean we can't be happy, right, sister."

Maryam nodded, then let go of her embrace. He held the face of the husband with both hands, staring with love and firmness.

"Yes, we can be happy. Including me, even if you remarry."

"Dik–" Maryam silenced her husband's lips with a kiss.

"I'm sincere, Bang. Let's consider this. You can marry anyone, including Nia."

"No, you just want to be with me." Akhri's eyes piled up.

"Want to see Ummi get hurt? Brother's love for Ummi should be bigger than mine, right?

"Yes but don't have to marry again, sister. He is afraid to hurt you. I'm afraid of losing you."

"Merr will try to hold on for Brother. As said Ummi ... at the beginning may hurt, but gradually will certainly get used to. especially Nia seems to also be a good woman. He can respect me too. We can both take care of our children."

Akhri shed tears. His view did not shift a bit from Maryam. Stare at him with a sense of unbearability.

"Come bang, consider it. Maryam was completely sincere, brother remarried."

"Give time to think about this."

Maryam nodded, though heavy, but she was relieved. When my husband said he wanted to think about it. Akhri then hugged him tightly, kissing the tip of his head that is not covered with hijab.