
Married Cousinuku~
"So news from Dimas?" asked Grandpa I was just as confused as the other penghulu already in front of the eyes of the clock has shown at 08.50 which means soon me and Dimas will hold this sacred event, he said, but until this moment Dimas and his family also no news of course I am nervous my heart is not because how not after this surely my family will bear the shame especially I who will be a scorn neighbor again.
"Pak wants to be at nine but looks like the groom-to-be_" pak pengulu's words were cut off by Grandpa's panicked voice.
"Wait for our penghulu sir to wait until the deadline if there is no we will cancel it" said the disappointed grandfather.
Mama who had sobbed earlier made me sad and embarrassed how not to be ashamed of me who was old enough even more than enough to get married but like this not once this incident repeated almost twice with this, of course I was very sad especially to see Mama who wanted me to get married since a year ago, I introduced Dimas to my family they were very happy to see the sincerity of Dimas.
But today somehow he did not come, I submit this time I feel disappointed. Want me to cry crying out for fate, but I realize God's destiny is not a soul mate fortune death has been set? Well I have to be mentally strong now.
In such a situation I can only give up and pray.
I waited in my room at the order of my grandfather accompanied by my mother and other cousins my hearing sharpened maybe Dimas had not heard any more commotion, everything was calm as well as Grandpa now his emotions back stable. At exactly nine o'clock I heard the voice of a man I didn't know, it wasn't Dimas. I'm sure not but I'm happy my smile is back but who is that guy?
"The bride yuk is out to sign her marriage papers" said uwak ku. I nodded, Mama kissed me and whispered. "Mama bless you." with tears.
"Thank you, don't be sad anymore." I kissed my mom and my other cousins back.
I came out accompanied by my mother and others I lowered my head in shame, I was very nervous and had to deal with the situation well, Mama's sitting me next to a man I can't see whose face really is this kind-hearted man who helped me?
I'm a little confused as to why I should sign the papers and my husband isn't Dimas.
"Your marriage ring is legal in the eyes of law and religion" said the ruler I nodded without looking at the pak penghulu.
"The file can be followed to complete the wedding deed because different grooms so it must be taken care of again don't worry about you guys remaining a legitimate bride." that's what the KUA board said explained to me.
"Now clothes ring as his dowry." orders pak Penghulu.
When we were confronted I was still down shaking this chest I did not dare look at him I was too embarrassed and a little afraid. I'm still asking why he would replace Dimas oh yeah Dimas you're such a coward but I love you Dimas huhuhu.
"Miss... Give me your finger don't daydream." whispered Mama then I nodded.
At once the man in front of me kissed me on the forehead and I was really surprised how he could be the one I admired a long time ago but that was, long ago before I loved Dimas. I stared fixedly looking for honesty she smiled sweetly in front of me I melted stunned with this rare look whether I could live this marriage geez impossible how could she be my own cousin my chest beating tighter as our eyes met, I gave her a sweet smile and bowed my head back.
My eyes were unceasingly staring at the face that was now sitting in the middle of my family talking to Grandpa, my two in-laws and Mama. I was busy opening my wedding gift with my other cousins.
Our eyes looked at each other I decided my first glance was very embarrassed, the cousin who became my husband is now more handsome and elegant.
As all eyes looked at me after hearing the notification tone on the device located beside me, I grabbed the device my eyes widened as soon as my heart felt an excruciating pain.
Suddenly I sobbed right then and there, my husband was moved to reach me which was not far only two meters away.
"Severely Bloated." That's all I heard Tamara's voice my cousin.
"Dimas?" Mama and the others said at the same time, I saw my husband looking at me tensely.
Mamma... Hix... Hix..
"There is no need for you to cry to such a man Neng... You must accept the fact that now you are married rest." Grandpa ordered he was still irritated by what Dimas did today.
They agreed, everyone suggested we as brides to take a break, actually I was very embarrassed by events like this, he said, just because I wanted to save my family my cousin sacrificed himself and his feelings for a marriage that didn't know which way to go. O Allah why think like this I should be grateful for saving my status, Mas Ibra memapahku.
I'm with Dimas and the family is planning to just get together because the busy Dimas who is hardworking reception can follow later.
I shake my appetite as if it were gone by itself
"Mas... Can she?"
"Yes please." said his eyes remain focused with his dress.
"Why did you marry me?" my question is curious I do not feel guilty berbabbayun on my own husband.
The man sighed holding his gawai on the nightstand sitting cross-legged facing me.
"You think?" he asked back.
"It's weird and curious too! we are cousins."
"Weird how? Just ordinary." He regained his salary and his own smiles while Ibra was like that since he was mature and soothing, but this time I was really curious about the reason.
"Do not think that yes yes just walk first you will also accept me as time goes by" he said without looking at me of course.
"I just want to know from your own mouth, I honestly haven't received this marriage because I think this marriage is strange why it has to be my own cousin who married me." I sobbed of course I was sad because the man I loved did not marry me.
"You're sorry?" he said back to look at me. I can't answer I'm bowing my head I don't dare look at him.
"Wait here I'll get you something to eat together." Ibra got up.
I still cry as much as I can, how in the future this marriage with my own cousin I used to admire it does not mean I have to be my husband.
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"Dad's decision is right Astri strongly agrees with Dad's decision however Ibra will remain our family" said Mama.
"I was hesitant after he proposed to be a surrogate bride Father was more convinced with your nephew.he's a responsible man." said grandfather.
"I'll talk to Brother Moses tomorrow" Mama said, ending the conversation with Grandpa.
"Alright, you better take a break, son." said grandfather.
"Okay dad, I'm sorry." then Mama went back to her room when she was about to walk past her daughter-in-law and niece.
"Thank you for helping Auntie" said Mama Haru.
"Bi! it's my responsibility so Auntie doesn't have to thank me. Auntie's eating?" mas Ibra.
"Already, you who have not and also your wife Aunty rest first well." said Mama, Mama patted her daughter-in-law's shoulder and went to the room to rest.
Mas Ibra kedapur to take food.
Seriate....