LOVE STRATA 1

CS1 Azka-Meli Application

Meli-Azka's special moment is coming soon. The application process will take place soon. The weeknight of the college semester holidays is very different from the previous semester holidays. This Sunday night is full of romance studded with gratitude to the Almighty.

Meli and her family prepare to welcome the arrival of Azka and her entourage from Jogja. Mature couple, Sam-Sarah and Roni-Fatimah look neat by wearing sarimbit batik. Anjani also looks neat with modern gamis batik combination. One more, there is Mario in the middle of them who has also been neatly wearing batik hem.

“Mario, sorry to interrupt your Sunday night. I really didn't know that Uncle Sam and Uncle Roni asked you to attend to welcome guests.” Anjani is still unwell over her uncles' plans.

“I'm happy to be asked to attend. Who knows ... soon I can catch up with the courage Mas Azka proposed to the girl.” Mario smiled sweetly.

“Aamiin,” Ogre Anjani while looking down. There was great hope in his heart.

Meli came out of her room. Modern brukat style Islamic nuances so fitting. Meli not only looks more elegant, but also looks more beautiful. Anjani and everything in the house went to pangling.

“K-why do you guys see me like that? My appearance is strange, huh?” asked Meli in a nervous tone. It's not really the usual Meli.

Anjani walks over, embraces her best friend.

“You're beautiful, Mel. Nervous, huh?” ask Anjani.

“Yes, why can't it be because of the gini yes it feels. My heart was pounding just now. Huft.” Meli breathed deeply to relax.

“Nduk. Ready to welcome Nak Azka?” Fatimah asked in a motherly tone.

“Insya Allah.” Meli smiled with her heart still pounding.

The engine of the car from the front page. Uncle Sam, Aunt Sarah, Roni, Fatimah, and Mario have been standing on the front porch of the house to welcome special guests from Jogja. Roni's yard is wide enough to contain two cars driven by the Azka family.

“Assalamu’alaikum,” Azka family greetings.

Ms. Aisyah, Mr. Haris, and Eyang Probo first shook hands with the Meli family. Via and Ratna also shake hands. Edi was assisted by Mr. Nono and Mr. Yudi issued a proposal.

“Dek, come on in!” take Farhan to his sister, Azka.

“I'm nervous, Mas.” Azka wiped the sweat on her forehead that had been out since the trip to Meli's house.

“So. You stay out here,” Goda Farhan.

“Yes no, Mas. I'll be the main star tonight.” Back Azka wiped a little sweat on her forehead.

“Come, login. Bismillaah.” Farhan pulled Azka's arm to enter immediately. After a deep sigh, Azka followed Farhan.

Meli is in a nervous condition to welcome the arrival of Azka and her family. Meli hugged warmly Bu Aisyah, Via, and Ratna alternately.

“Welcome to Jember, Mommy.” Meli could not hide her happiness in front of Ms. Aisyah.

“You're beautiful once tonight. That, Azka was still her brother. Maybe a little nervous.” Bu Aisyah pointed towards her second son.

Meli looked at Azka, then bowed shyly.

“Meli, is it ready to be his wife Deck Azka?” ask Via prank.

Meli cheeks flushed. Meli just nodded slowly in response. Then he hugged Via.

“Mel, who's handsome?” ratna asked while pointing at Mario.

“That's Brother Mario. Her husband-to-be Anjani,” Meli whispered.

“Me-li.” Anjani nudged Meli on the shoulder and gestured not to continue the chat about Mario.

“Sst. Ratna, remember the one in Jogja there.” Via whispered, blinked one eye at Ratna, then walked towards the sofa.

Ratna's cheeks are flushed. Ratna knew who Via meant. Afterwards he caught up with Via sitting on the sofa.

Meli further thumped as Azka began to enter her house. Azka looked at Meli with a smile. Meli also returned that meaningful smile. Afterwards Meli bowed because she felt her cheeks getting blushed.

Mario assisted Anjani pacing back and forth to bring in a proposal. Shipping boxes contain premium mucenae, skincare and cosmetics, bags, shoes, jewelry, party gowns of a set, as well as wet pastries of several types. All shipping boxes look beautiful with special decorations and trinkets as handed as the application.

Eyang Probo sat next to Pak Haris and Bu Asiyah. Via and Farhan sat next to each other on the other sofa. Edi sat on his own sofa with Mr. Nono and Mr. Yudi. Ratna chose to sit down with Anjani and Aunt Sarah. Embarrassed, Meli sat down next to her mother.

Aye? What about Azka? Ah, Azka from entering Meli's house was immediately invited to sit next to Roni and Uncle Sam. Roni really liked the figure of Azka who would soon become her daughter-in-law. Roni and Fatimah even still consider Azka as a Jogja artist.

The meeting between the Meli family and the Azka family began. The chat around Jember-Jogja became a hot topic and warmed their togetherness. The nervousness of Meli-Azka long ago faded because of the harmony and joy created in the room.

It didn't take long for them to get to know each other. Come at a special moment. Eyang Probo turned to Mr. Haris and immediately got a nod. Eyang Probo asked Mr. Haris to express their good intentions officially. Mr. Haris started by looking at his wife. Ms. Aisyah immediately smiled in response.

“Bismillaah. We thank you very much for the welcome and banquet that has been prepared by Mr. Roni family.” Mr. Haris started his words.

There was a pause. Mr. Haris took the time to see his son who was nervous because of the chat that suddenly turned official. Mr. Haris was sure in Azka's heart that there was a sense of gratitude and happiness, even though it seemed outside there was a clear sense of worry.

“Our arrival here insyaAllah brings good intentions, namely proposing to Nak Meli for our second son, Azka.” Mr. Haris smiled.

Roni looked towards Uncle Sam. The sensitive Uncle Sam immediately understood that Roni was not good at stringing words for this kind of business. As a result, it was Uncle Sam who became the spokesperson.

“Thank you again for Mr. Haris family. It's good we both ask back the willingness of our sons and daughters. Absolutely sure or this second even changed his mind.” Uncle Sam proposed.

Uncle Sam remembered the process of applying Mario-Anjani first. Uncle Sam also asked the same thing for the willingness of prospective couples.

Eyang Probo nodded in agreement. Similarly with Mr. Haris and Ms. Aisyah. Via smiled sweetly looking at Farhan then compactly nodded. Followed by the same nod by Roni, Fatimah, Mario-Anjani, Ratna, Aunt Sarah, Edi, even Pak Nono and Pak Yudi. They all nodded in agreement, except for Azka and Meli who seemed to bow shyly.

“Nak Azka, is Nak Azka sure and steady heart to marry Meli?” ask Uncle Sam.

“Ready, sure once!” Azka answered Uncle Sam's question.

“Eh-eh. The good one answered, Ka.” Code Bu Aisyah, the mother.

Everyone in the room chuckled at Azka's nervous attitude as she answered Uncle Sam's question.

Roni patted Azka's shoulder gently, telling her to be more relaxed. Azka nodded and nodded. Azka even had time to steal a look at Meli. The girl who was about to become his wife looked smiling while bowing shyly.

Bu Aisyah and Pak Haris compactly smiled at her son. Eyang Probo even gave his thumb.

“Now it's our daughter's turn. Meli, are you willing to be Nak Azka's wife? Hard to be happy together?” ask Uncle Sam to Meli.

Really if you can scream, then Meli will. Not a cry of sorrow, but a cry of happiness. Meli's heart flowered, even wanting to immediately say that she was willing to be Azka's wife. However, the words ‘yes I do’ is very difficult to slide because of the nervousness that surrounds him.

Azka practicing Meli's nervous attitude. It was very interesting that Azka approached Meli and calmed herself. However, at that time Azka had to be patient waiting for Meli's answer.

One sec. Two, three, four, five, and six seconds passed in silence. It was only in the seventh second that Meli's answer broke the silence. However, it was not a word answer, but a nod that could be clearly captured by all in the room including Azka. The nod is a typical nod of a girl when accepting a coveted male proposal.

“Alhamdulillaah,” says Azka out loud.

“Sst, Deck.” Farhan hinted at his sister not to misbehave excessively. However, Azka even teased her brother by ignoring his words. Luckily there is a Via next to Farhan. As a good wife, Via quickly smiled at her husband and hinted not to start flirting back.

“Alhamdulillaah's chat. We and our family welcome Mr. Haris' intention to propose to our daughter, Meli. Insha Allah they are both able to commit to each other to build a household even though they are still both trying to finish college.” Uncle Sam patted Azka's shoulder next to him.

“Alhamdulillaah.” Everything in the room was gratefully compact, including Meli-Azka.

The next moment is getting more special. As a binding sign, Ms. Aisyah put on a ring for Meli. Bu Aisyah as her mother Azka represents the son pinning the ring on Meli's finger. Seeing Meli's happy smile, Ms. Aisyah immediately hugged her tightly.

“Mother, why isn't Azka wearing her ring?” Whisper Azka as soon as the mother wants to return.

“Sst. Not yet halal.” Miss Aisyah was worried about her son.

Ms. Aisyah believes her son understands well. Most likely Azka was teasing the mother. Looking for topics to reduce his nervousness.

“Ayo-ayo please eat the cake. This one is suwar-suwir. That one is Prol Tape. Well, if this one is a donut made by Meli.” Fatimah.

“Wah, this is very suitable. Later my wife can play cooking with mother,” Azka chirps and immediately precede everyone to taste a donut cake made by Meli.

Everyone in the room chuckled at Azka's attitude. The jolly figure of Azka was immediately admired by Roni and Fatimah. According to them, Azka's attitude was not rigid. In the eyes of Roni and Fatimah, the figure of Azka was not only handsome. They were both convinced that their daughter would be happy living with him.

While enjoying the meal, the chat continued around the wedding plan. Both families agreed to immediately marry their sons and daughters with simple, important SAH. After going through several proposals and considerations, the two families finally agreed. Meli-Azka's wedding will take place next week. What a short time. However, that time is enough to take care of the letters and documents needed to hold a wedding.

The dishes prepared by the Meli family came out. Fatimah and Aunt Sarah made a koya-studded chicken soto. All seemed to enjoy the dish, except Mario and Anjani. Anjani did not eat together because he had to go back and forth to the kitchen to get everything that was lacking. While Mario, he looks fun with his smartphone.

“Kok not to eat?” ask Anjani.

“A minute, yes.” Mario answered kindly without turning his eyes away from the smartphone.

“You're grumbling again?” Anjani made sure of what he saw.

“Iya. Some photos, and there's a video clip. I'm sure moments like this will never be forgotten for both of them. Like when I proposed to you first.” Mario takes his eyes off the smartphone. Mario smiles at Anjani.

Worried about misbehavior, Anjani also quickly lowered her head.

“Em, I'm going to the kitchen for a minute.” Anjani back in body. He hid his smile and heartbeats from Mario.

It's approaching nine o'clock in the evening. The Azka family proposal was well received by the Meli family. Everything related to marriage has also been discussed. Two families look happy and shrouded in gratitude for all the ease and smoothness of their good intentions.

Azka and her family returned home. Fatimah and Roni brought a large package for Azka and her family. The package contains suwar-suwir and prol tape, for their souvenirs.

The last time before Azka got into the car, she took the time to talk to Meli.

“We get married next week,” Azka said with a smile.

Meli nodded with a smile. “I am waiting for you, and .. be careful on the road,” Meli said.

“I'll say goodbye first. Assalamu’alaikum,” says Azka.

“Wa’alaikumsalam.” Meli smiled and waved her hand.

Two cars carrying Azka and her family passed from Meli's house. Roni, Fatimah, Uncle Sam, Aunt Sarah, even Mario-Anjani were still standing in the yard until the two cars were nowhere to be seen.

“Alhamdulillaah,” exciting Meli with cheer.

“Ah, if gini dare to splash, deh.” Anjani is worried about the attitude of her best friend.

“Uuuh.” Meli pinched Anjani's cheek with anxiety. She's relieved.

“Hehe. Relieved, yes?” ask Anjani.

“Of course. Uh, Brother Mario should help Anjani prepare for my wedding.” Meli immediately poked Mario to help him.

“Siap. I helped take care of the invitations and room decorations to take pictures, yes. “ Mario sprightly mentions nothing he can do.

Meli girang's. He immediately nudged Anjani shortly after Mario said he was willing to help him.

“Kak, the invitation is not much. So no need fancy-luxury, yes.” Meli anticipation worry Mario choose a luxury, because Mario is accustomed to the all-round life.

Mario already understood, because Mario was in the middle of the family Meli and Azka when they discussed about the wedding agreed on in simple terms.

“Meli, leave that to us. You just focus on arranging your heart so that when SAH you are not nervous or even misbehaved.” Anjani plays both of her eyebrows, teasing Meli.

“God's Insya. Pray for it to run smoothly until day H, yes.” Meli hugged Anjani.

Anjani returned the hug of her best friend. While Mario notices the happiness of Anjani and Meli, he secretly prays in his heart so that as soon as possible can catch up with the happiness of Meli-Azka.

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