Mr. ARROGANT(I FOUND LOVE IN MY BOW)
ZAHRA'S DECISION
I am very sure, whatever happened to Zahra did not dampen my intentions. My determination to propose to Zahra was even stronger to see the firmness of the faith of a Muslim like Zahra" replied Gus Fauzan.
Dion's chest grew increasingly claustrophobic at Gus Fauzan's reply. He felt unfit for Zahra when compared to a scholar. Zahra the soft-hearted girl of Solehah, is more worthy of being with the men of Sholeh. Dion is competing with a son.
"I'm too big a head, I think Dion's big sacrifice for me because he also has the same taste. In fact, he doesn't seem to care about Gus Fauzan's proposal to me." Zahra sat in, her heart covered in disappointment.
"How son, would you accept a proposal from Gus Fauzan?.." Fatima's mother asked as she stroked Zahra's head.
Zahra's lips were confused, unable to answer the mother's question. For the answer that Zahra will give is contrary to the content of his heart. How can a student be able to refuse the request of his teacher, who is credited with sharing his knowledge from the letters Alif and so on.
"Yon, Elo's chances are slim. Act before regret."
"Gue's not Lex's choice. I'm minder." Dion seemed frustrated, had not expressed his heart but he was already feeling defeated.
"My fingers are the same elo."
"Zahra deserves better than me."
"Now, don't be smart. Heartbroken, crying again, bad again, crazy again."
Dion didn't answer, he just looked down.
"Son Zahra????.." Fatima's mother asked again.
"I, my ma..." Zain interrupted Zahra's words.
"Before I apologize, I thank you for your kind intentions to my sister. But, this proposal is too soon for my sister. I hope you don't mind giving us less than 24 hours to consider my sister's answer" Zain said.
"Of course, no problem. We'll wait for an answer from Zahra's son. We will be ready to accept any decision from nak Zahra" Abdullah said.
"Thank you for understanding." Zain replied.
After a long conversation, Abdullah's family said goodbye. Dion and Alex say goodbye.
"Sir, we'll excuse you" said Dion and Alex at the same time.
"I give a chance to anyone who wants to propose to my sister." Zain's words suddenly made Dion flabbergasted in disbelief. Is this the code for him?
"A, can I apply for Zahra?..."
"Sure and the decision is in my brother's hands."
"Sister, aren't you angry with me?..." Dion asked in a doubtful tone, he was just wondering why he was so sniffy at her and suddenly said giving anyone a chance to propose to his sister.
"Sorry, I've been rude to you. I just want to see someone who sincerely accepts my sister for who she is. Thank you for helping my sister. Thanks to you, I was able to find traces of my sister."
"Sister, don't you hate me?..."
"I can't close my eyes to see your sacrifice. Even if you're willing to sacrifice your life for my sister, I can't ignore all that."
Dion smiled happily as he rubbed his head. His heart cheered Sorai, if there was no one, he would have pranced to vanish all his happiness.
"Don't be happy yet, Zahra hasn't given an answer." Dion's smile suddenly subsided after hearing Zain's words.
"Now, please give me and my sister some space to talk."
"Okay, thank you. Ra, I'll take care of you." Dion said goodbye to Zahra, after which Zahra nodded. Alex pushed his wheelchair out.
***
"Where are you guys from?.... From mama cariin. The doctor said, don't move too much, you're new to surgery." asked Mama when she saw Dion sitting in a wheelchair pushed in by Alex.
"Ma, Dion asked for blessing. Dion wants marriage?..."
"Who is it?." asked Papa.
"Just like Zahra."
"Alhamdulillah." Mama Kartika was so enthusiastic, she was very supportive of her son's decision.
"But Dion's proposal hasn't been accepted."
"The spirit of dong, why is his face even in the bend kek gini?..."
"The problem, Gus Fauzan son of kiyai Abdullah the owner of Al-Fitrah boarding school also proposed to Zahra. Dion asked for his prayer, Ma, Pa. The old man's prayer was mustajab." said Dion, looking unconfident.
"Without you asking, we will always bless and pray for you son." Mama Kartika forced her smile while gently rubbing Dion's head. In fact, he was also worried that Zahra would prefer Gus Fauzan to his son.
"Yes, Pa."
***
"So who do you choose?..." Zain asked. Nadine stared fixedly at her sister-in-law's face, curious about what answer would be given.
"I'm confused, brother."
"What makes you confused?..." Zain asked.
"How can I refuse my teacher's request, brother?..."
"Then what about Brother Dion who has contributed a lot to you and your brother. In fact, Brother Dion is willing to risk his life for you. We can't close our eyes to her sacrifice." Nadine said.
"The benchmark here is not a matter of retribution on merit and filial piety to teachers. But about who do you love?.." added Zain.
"Who do you choose, whose heart?..." Zahra was confused to answer Nadine's question which was so trivial but felt so heavy.
"Don't use the term unpleasant. It could hurt yourself." Rani chimed.
"Do you love Gus Fauzan?..." Zahra shook her head, in response to Zain's question.
"When is Dion?..." Zain asked again, Zahra lowered her head, biting her lower lip, not daring to answer, her face red with a blush of shame. All her life, she never expressed love. This was his first experience, his heart bursting into flames his body was bristling with nervousness.
"Ni yeeeeee...." Nadine pokes her sister-in-law's chin.
"Failure, right, right...." Rani teases along, she chuckles along with Nadine.
"Pigeon tamper, he." added Nadine.
Zahra smiled with her head lowered, her hands dazed her cheeks to the nape, then pinch the pillow she was holding on to reduce groggy feeling.
"Cie, cie, the other kasmaran. Shy cat." Nadine pokes Zahra's waist.
"Yeah.... I'm ashamed...." Zahra began to protest with a red face grumbling, Zain smiled slightly at the silly behavior of his sister. Especially with his beloved wife who continues to tease the sister. Zain was very happy to be with his family. The family atmosphere he longed for.
"Then I'll go to Dion's parents to talk about the proposal" Zain said as he gently rubbed Zahra's head.
"What about Gus Fauzan?..." Zahra asked with a faint face.
"Don't worry, it'll be my sister who will talk to him. You don't have to worry, for brother, now is just your happiness. There's no need to learn to love if there's someone you love."
"Thank you, brother." Zahra hugged Zain.
***
Mr. Wibowo immediately opened the door to Dion's nursery when he heard a knock on the door. When the door was opened, Zain was seen standing in front of the door.
"Please come in."
"No, thank you. Just here, because I'm in a hurry."
The presence of Zain is welcomed by Mr. Wibowo. While Alex and Dion were silent to see Zain and Mr. Wibowo discussing outside the door, in view of the look on his face, they looked so serious. I don't know what they were talking about, it made him so curious.
After a few minutes, Zain left. And the Papa went back into his nursery.
"What did he say, Pa...."
"He apologized, and will soon go to the residence of kiyai Abdullah."
"Dion's proposal was rejected, huh, Pa?.." asked Dion with a gloomy facial expression, his heart was so sick.
"Your proposal is accepted, son."
"Seriously, Pa?.." asked Dion excitedly.
"Yes.... He went to Kiyai Abdullah's house to reject his proposal. If you have recovered, you can get engaged first. He wants to marry you two months."
"Cumbersome fast, Pa."
"Why, don't you want to?... Or to back off?..."
"Eh, you want Pa, you want to." Dion quickly failed, making Alex and his mother laugh.
