
"Mrs, today you are allowed to go home. Your condition has recovered.The stitch wound is almost closed perfectly. And baby is healthy and strong too. There's no problem whatsoever. There's nothing we need to worry about anymore."
"Is there anything you complain about, ma'am? Or is there something that makes you uncomfortable?" ask doctor.
"Nothing, Everything is,ok Doc," Medina replied smilingly.
"But perhaps during the recovery period, the Madam is prohibited from doing heavy work and may also in the near future not be able to have sex with husband and wife even though the puerperal blood has stopped. Maybe it's better to make sure the stitches dry first." The doctor explained in detail. Medina was ashamed to hear the doctor's words.
"Good Doc. We'll do as you say." Ray agreed with a smile.
"The medicine please drink until it runs out, Madam, to speed up the recovery of stitch wounds. And please come back for control according to the scheduled," said the doctor.
"Oh yeah. Maybe the lady can install contraception later. Because I strongly do not recommend Madam to be pregnant in the near future. Because the process of giving birth by caesarean so you have to give distance to the second child later. It's too risky" the doctor said.
"Okay Doc, we'll consider the doctor's advice. I will watch my wife. With the help of the doctor, we thank you very much." Ray shakes the hand of the doctor who handled Medina.
After five days of hospitalization, Medina was finally allowed to go home. Medina breathed a sigh of relief to be able to return again to her comfortable apartment. Medina can do anything in Ray's house. No more smelling of drugs that sting your nose. Their families are also calmer in doing anything. No need to go back and forth to the hospital.
Now Mother, Oma and Ray are busy preparing for two important events that will be held. The ceremony of thanksgiving and naming Adam and ijab kabul Medina and Ray. Oma Lidya was very happy with the decision that although made suddenly. He was fully supportive of their marriage. It was very different when Aurel proposed a sudden marriage. There are many reasons that Oma makes for rejecting Aurel's wishes.
The baby Adam name will be announced tomorrow. One day after Medina's return from the hospital. And the ijab kabul event will be held a week later, considering they have to prepare everything first.
Oma is the busiest person planning a baby Adam naming party. The party will only be attended by Medina's friends and some of Ray's work relations. Understandably, not many brothers live in America. There are only a few family members who will come from Indonesia.
Finally, because there were not many guests invited in the foreign country, Oma planned to invite some orphans from orphanages in the region. Oma wanted to share a little happiness with those less fortunate children.
Oma prepared a little money to give to the orphans. In addition, Oma also prepared parcels containing school equipment for them. While Medina and Ray only prepare catering food served and for compensation.
Finally the day we were waiting for has arrived. Ceremonies and small feasts giving the name of Adam have been performed. Adam Haikal Azzami, that's the name given by his father. All the family members were very happy and grateful for the presence of the handsome baby boy. In addition, also performed the baby's hair shaving ceremony. Baby Adam's cheeks from the beginning are puffed up look more round after the hair on his head is no longer there. Oma chuckled at her great-grandmother who looked so adorable with her new appearance.
After the shaving event, there was a prayer reading for baby Adam. The prayer was read by one of Ray's friends who were good at religion during college. And continued with the event of giving compensation to orphans. Medina and Ray are very happy because many orphans are giving prayers of kindness to Adam. It was hoped that Ray and Medina would be a godly and devoted child.
After the naming ceremony, the increasingly healthy Medina was preoccupied with looking after Adam. Medina enjoyed all the moments with the little guy. He is very happy with the presence of the little one who completes his life. The sadness he had felt the past nine months, had disappeared somewhere since the birth of his son. There is no longer any remorse for the destiny God has set for him. She is even grateful for the presence of the little one who brought Ray's love for her.
Mother and Ray were busy preparing for everything. Starting from taking care of permission to hold a simple wedding at a mosque that is the largest and most beautiful in Boston. The ISBCC Mosque is a location chosen by Ray himself. Ray had planned to perform at the mosque long ago, even before Medina gave birth.
In addition, Ray has also prepared a wedding dress for him and Medina. Although only held simply, Ray wanted to make the woman who would accompany him for life remember the sacred moment they both until old age. Mommy also helps everything including helping Ray choose a wedding ring. Ray who had not felt the affection of parents for a long time felt very moved. Ray was so grateful that there was a Mother who helped him like her own son. Ray so longed for the love of a mother, and now he got from Mother Mutia in-law.
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Maple leaves are still falling. The brownish red color adds to the warmth of the autumn atmosphere that has just begun. A cold wind blows the heart. A cool and sad heart of Ray and Medina who is doing a kabul hijab procession at the ISBCC mosque (Islamic Society Boston Cultural Center) which is on Malcolm street, Roxbury.
A calm and solemn atmosphere was felt in that place. Sturdy and beautiful, as solid as Ray's love for Medina. Clean and holy that place is as clean as the love of Ray who received Medina as she is. The voice of the imam of the mosque who read the holy verse of the Quran melodiously. So soothing to anyone who hears it. Especially in a non-Muslim majority country. It feels so awesome and special. Like an oasis in a barren desert. So soothing to heart.
Medina sat flanked by Oma and Mommy looked beautiful with a dusty colored dress that had been prepared by Ray. The matching lacy hijab complements the young woman's beauty.With a natural look, Medina looks more ayu and motherly. She was still nervous and pounding even though it was her second marriage.
Baby Adam was asleep in the arms of Bik Sum who had just arrived two days ago. Baby Adam was so calm and lovable, as if he knew the happiness his parents were feeling.
It was there that Ray made a promise before Allah, the Almighty, that he would be the priest of the household of Medina. That he would be a good leader for Medina. Not much came. Only a few families came. Among them Haris, Mutia's older sister who was asked to come suddenly as Medina's marriage guardian. And there was only Oma, Mommy, Yasin, Bi Sum who bore witness to their marriage. And penghulu specially imported from Indonesia of course.
"I received the marriage of Medina Salsabila bint Rudi Hendrawan with the dowry of Surah Al-Ikhlas calligraphy with gold ink weighing one hundred and seventy-seven grams paid in cash."
Say, "He is the Most Exalted God "
God is the place to ask for everything.
No children and no children.
And there is nothing equal to Him. (Qs. Al Ikhlas Verses 1-4)
With a single breath, Ray eventually becomes Medina's legal husband. Everyone breathed a sigh of relief, finally Ray's long wait was over. Mother Oma and Medina endlessly shed tears of happiness. Moreover, Medina was deeply moved by what Ray had offered her. Not because of the calligraphy. But those verses are more valuable. Surah Al Ikhlas's. Like Ray who received Medina sincerely.
All who bear witness to the sacred promise are unceasingly grateful for the grace given by God. So that they can unite. The love that was traveled with great difficulty, full of winding roads and sharp pebbles has finally found its beauty. The blessing of the family poured out for both of them. Hope the couple is endowed with gifts and blessings from the Divine. And their love will remain till jannah.
Ray pinned a diamond-eyed ring to Medina's finger. And Medina immediately kissed the back of Ray's hand as a sign of devotion to a wife.
There was a relief in Ray's heart. It was as if the boulder that had been squeezing his chest was now gone. Finally the wait and patience of Ray fruiting very sweet.
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Medina and Ray just finished their bath. Tiredness is still felt by both of them after passing the important moment last afternoon. The two people of the opposite sex who had just been halal in the eyes of God as a husband and wife were now awkward in one room. They sat next to each other in bed restlessly and had a faster-than-usual heartbeat.
There was nothing to talk about, because their minds were empty. Lost by a heartbeat that beats very fast. It feels so hard to say a word. It was as if they were teenagers who were just puberty and felt the beauty of falling in love. There was just talk and nervousness. The tiny baby that usually breaks the silence is also soundly asleep. There's nothing more they can do.
Long they remained silent. Between the excitement, shame and awkwardness of being one. Until finally they can't stand the silence and open their voices.
"Mas."
Say them simultaneously. Both giggle.
"You go first."
"Mas Ray first."
They talk together again. The two looked at each other and smiled.
Ray shifted his body and crouched down in front of the woman who was now his wife. He took his wife's hand and gently kissed her.
Cup.
Now the turn of the lips that felt warm and soft was to kiss the lips of Medina with a glance.
"Thank you, baby, for accepting me as your husband" Ray said happily.
"Let's love each other. Let's accept each other with sincerity. Let's show each other the right path when we go in the wrong direction. Let's remind each other when we're caliph and forget." said Ray with a slight tremble. Ray never felt this new and melodious while with Medina. Of course, because now Medina was already his full property.
"Thank you Mas. I've been waiting for me all this time. Thank you for accepting all the shortcomings of Medina. Medina apologizes if Medina has not been able to carry out her duties as a wife for Mas Ray," Medina said.
"Stt ... I love you for who you are."
"It must hurt, dear." Ray stroked the stitches in Medina's abdomen from outside the nightgown Medina wore.
"A little Mas, but ...." Medina bit her lower lip.
"Yes, why?" ask Ray.
"Maybe in the near future Me can not serve Mas," said Medina timidly.
" Yes Me, Mas knows. The doctor said that too." Ray chuckled at Medina's timid manner.
"You know Me? Nine months I've been waiting for you. And now it's just waiting for you to get better. Of course I don't mind. Your health is now more important than anything else" Ray replied.
"Thank you, Mom. I'm so lucky to have a husband like Mas Ray." Medina hugged Ray tightly and rested her head on Ray's shoulder.
"But Mas, I thought to the doctor's words," Medina let go of their embrace.
"Maybe we haven't been able to give a sister to Adam in a few years, according to the doctor. I can't give you any offspring yet. Which is your flesh and blood" said Medina, feeling guilty.
"Me, I don't like you talking like that. Don't ever say that again. Adam is my son. Ray's son, not someone else's. Don't say that again, dear. Especially in front of Adam someday," said Ray.
"I'm sorry. I just feel like everything's not fair to you." Medina was crying in her husband's arms.
"No Me, all I want is you guys. My happiness is yours too" said Ray.
"Regarding our descendants. If later God has trusted us, without our asking God will give for us Me. Don't worry about the no-no. The doctor said nothing. Just have to delay, right? For your health too. We have to be patient, baby." Ray tightened his arms around Medina's small body. He kissed his wife several times.
"Never reveal the origins of Adam again at any time."
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I read a few comments, which tell me how the story is. Please understand. I am just a human being with many flaws and imperfections. So I apologize for all the shortcomings of my writing.
If there's anything that doesn't make sense or how, I'm sorry. Because this is purely the author's fantasy story.
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