
As a woman whose heart is feeling emptiness.
Merr felt that Ustadz Akhri's proposal was not wrong.
It's just that the timing he thinks is too fast. He himself could not decide for sure.
However, if in thought ...
He needed a priest who could guide him. At least, it can be a life companion that can help him strengthen his heart. Then what about the guardians?
Hurry up to Ms. Karimah. Ask about wedding fiqh. If he is a Muslim, he can make his father or brother a guardian.
"In the fiqh the scholars set some requirements for a marriage guardian. Among those requirements is that a guardian must be Muslim. A non-Muslim cannot be a guardian to a Muslim woman."
"Is that so? Then how can I get married. If my family doesn't have anything to appoint as guardian?"
Just thinking about his permission was already confused. How can I accept this marriage?
"Wear the judge, be it." Cetus Arshila, direct. His thin-looking hands plucked one by one long strands of beans.
"Justice judge?" Merr thought. Stopping the pace of his hand which also helped to pluck long beans.
"Can't use a judge yet, Shila. Still must be torn down first the list of people who can be a marriage guardian in accordance with the order. If any of them are Muslims. I can just."
"It looks like nothing. As a big family I follow Protestant beliefs, Catholic, Hindu, and some are Buda. No one embraced Islam" Merr replied.
"Related?"
Mary thought again, for a moment. "Yes, it doesn't seem to exist. If it's from Papi's family, ma'am."
"Then you can use the judge."
"Where is the judge?" Plain asking. Making Arshila and Ms. Karimah laugh.
"The head of the local KUA District will decide" replied Bu Karimah. Merr was a mangosteen. "On this matter, is the family in Bandung. Has anyone been told?"
"New Ko John. Because he's the oldest brother who still accepts me. Although, not completely."
"What's he saying?"
"Koko said .. will try to talk to Papi. That's it, but there's no answer yet. I dare not ask again, that alone can only be via a short message."
"Yes, I understand. But Abah Kyai said he was willing to come to your family."
Merr shook her head. "No, Ma! His condition is currently not possible. Worried, if my family even kicked Abah and Ustadz Akhri."
"That was also thought of by Abah Kyai Mukhlis. He said he was ready to take any risk."
Merr scratching head. "I'm getting dizzy, aren't I?"
"Don't worry, the initial decision is yours. After that, they'll just come to your family in Bandung." Ms. Karimah smiled, touching Maryam's shoulder gently. After that bring a basin containing long beans that have been picked into a shorter size.
Arshila grabbed his hand, clasping tightly. "Thank you Bang Akhri as your future priest. He is a salih man. It'll make you happy."
Maryam was pensive, shifting her gaze straight ahead. For a moment he remembered Akhri's words a few days ago when he met him in the hallway of the boarding school.
Until that night, he gave his answer in front of Kyai Mukhlis as well as Ustadz Akhri. Expressing his consciousness. Being a daughter-in-law in that family.
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The journey to get the blessing of parents from Merry is not easy.
But Lord John Aruan invited his residence as a receptacle to welcome them. Unbeknownst to Antoni and Margaretha.
With a banquet that cannot be said to be ordinary. John really accepted it with open arms.
Can not be denied, he actually loves his youngest brother very much. Although he was disappointed when he found a big decision from his sister.
All because of his feelings, he had to give up. Let Merry be happy, with his partner. I thought he accepted the proposal.
He had also spoken to his father before. Even if you just shut up, don't answer. But it seems the father did not forbid, if Merry wants to marry the man of his choice.
"Coko, thanks. Be prepared, give me a place to welcome the family of my future." Merry who was sitting together, after they all went home to lay her hands in front of her chest.
Sir John breathed. "Koko accepts this not because she wants to betray her family. However, it's more my sense of disfigurement in that man."
Mary smiled, she gently wiped her tears that were flowing slowly on her cheeks.
"Please promise to be happy with her. Because Koko would be furious, if she hurt my sister."
"Oh my goodness ... Koko, thank you." Maryam.
"Be a good wife to your partner. As per the teachings you now profess."
Mary nodded quickly. He took the hand of John, kissing the back of the hand. Saying thank you many times.
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Wedding day at the title, lapse of three months after the application. The Abdul Aziz mosque.
Nervous, he sat inside the veil. With Arshila holding her right hand. Listening to the pledge of ijab qobul on the floor by Ustadz Akhri using Arabic.
After all the Sah exclaims. Arshila and Maryam hugged each other.
"Good friend. May happiness always accompany your household journey and Bang Akhri."
"Yes, Shila. Thank you, yeah."
"Kyaaaaa, we really are brothers. I'm so happy."
Mary smiled, feeling great happiness. Until Akhri came to pick her up, extended that hand to her.
Merr grabbed it, then stood up. Akhri's other hand was placed on his forehead. Read the prayer, after which gently kiss the forehead.
With a beautiful smile on Akhri's lips, he touched his own chest. "That's a big deal."
Akhri's words were only returned with a smile by the woman who had officially become his wife. Because he feels the same way.
Slowly, Akhri linked his hand. Take Maryam to the leasing chair. Receiving congratulations from the guests who attended the ijab qobul event.