Muhasabah Love

Succeeded in Escaping

“The age is a year older than us. But I don't think it's a problem.” Sakti. He brought a few pieces of paper and showed them to Space. “Earlier studied in Egypt majoring in Arabic Language and Literature. Lo see the other part, here he works as a lecturer on one of the same campus freelance Arabic translator as well. Pretty, Iah, Ka. Not far away very if you see the request on CV lo yesterday.”

The A4-sized sheet of paper was read carefully by Angkasa. Read slowly and infused from all the data and explanation of many things about the woman chosen by the ustaz as the intermediary taaruf. Several times Angkasa's eyebrows are raised with a furrowed forehead, then flat expression back. Like that continuously, until unconscious Sakti who is next to it is not responded to.

“But Ustaz yesterday said if married to him ...” Mouth Sakti back said, “this woman does not want to stay with ortu or in-laws. So you must be ready to live misah.”

File in the hands of closed space. The man shifted his focus to his friend.

“From the house of the house complex nyokap same bokap lo if you object far from them,” said Sakti finished the previous sentence.

“Gue single child now, Sakti.”

“Gue knows. But it doesn't have to be the same ortu, right? What difference does it make to me? We both have no brothers.”

The space fell silent for a while, then took a breath while throwing paper at the table. “Not really a problem if this. I can say the same nyokap.”

“So what is the decision lo?”

Sakti's serious facial sharpness could not be responded to with a joke. The sky said with calm and confidence. “Gue okay. But talk the same ntar nyokap first.”

Sakti nodding. “Tell me if you're ready nadzor.”

Mentari drowned and followed by I saw azan magrib make Angkasa rush home. The man chose congregational prayers on the way rather than running out of time if waiting until home. Not to mention, the road is a little jammed so it is also used to unravel fatigue.

Space goes home by itself. Unlike usual who always coincided with Sakti, this time the man asked his best friend to come home early because it had been overtime for days.

After the prayer, the motor drove back until it arrived home. The arrival of Space was already welcomed by Mrs Nasita.

“Come down after shower. We're having dinner, Kasa.”

“Iya, Mother. I didn't long.”

The room is the purpose of space. He put the bag into the bed and headed straight for the bathroom. The smell of soap and shampoo poured into the air when the man finished cleaning himself. After changing clothes; wearing body care; and combing neatly, the sky went down. At the dinner table, his parents were waiting.

Mama's cuisine has always been a champion according to Space. He will eat voraciously when his mood is stable accompanied by a relaxed mind. Arriving in the middle of eating activities, Angkasa said, “Ma, one day if I married, did Mama ngizinin I get out of this house?”

Mrs Nasita's hand stopped. The fork in his hand was placed onto the plate. He observed the son's face filled with tenderness, and then his lips embroidered a smile. “Kasa, male heaven is indeed on his mother, but Mama will not hold back and be selfish to have you constantly. Moreover, there are other women who are your responsibility. Matters of marriage live where, that's your right.”

Mr. Aji agreed. The man raised his voice. “Parent's job is just directing, Kasa. We won't interfere with your domestic affairs one day. Papa thinks you are an adult and understands the meaning of responsibility. Your mother or wife are both important women in achieving the Divine Ridho, but while Papa is still alive, Mama is Papa's responsibility. You just need to focus on your new family.”

I am glad that Space has such advice. He thanked Mrs Nasita and Mrs Aji, then told me about the background of the women who would undergo taaruf with him. Quite detailed and careful Angkasa explained, to the point that the food had run out, everyone was still sitting quietly at the dining table.

“She seems like a good girl. When do you want to continue the next process?” Mrs Nasita responded no less calmly. He had sincerely and stopped wishing Myria when he heard all the stories of Space a few months ago. Although he was shocked especially when his son said he wanted to taaruf with other women, but finally agreed that the origin was serious.

“I want itikarah first, Ma. Maybe two more weeks.”

“No problem. Mama doesn't need you to get married fast. Household is a long journey in worship, son. Mama doesn't want you to step wrong.”

That night just rolled around. Space increasingly solidify the heart to undergo a new relationship after Istikarah for two weeks. He told Sakti that he was ready to be met with women who volunteered with him.

Fortunately approaching. Sakti said, the woman is also ready to continue to the next stage to get to know each other further. As a result, the day after tomorrow becomes the chosen time for Space to meet.

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“I'm not sincere? My best friend should be healed.” Sakti muttered all the way. He deliberately picked up Angkasa, even though his best friend could come alone.

“No, no. Kasa seneng, I also seneng.” Again, Sakti continued to speak. He is completely inexhaustible with everything that exists. Although this is the will of Angkasa itself without coercion, but Sakti admitted there was a speck of unwillingness when he remembered the struggle of his best friend's love was waiting for Myria.

“Yes, Rabb. Be your match, but this ..” The head of Sakti shook his head a few times. In fact, the funny thing is that one hand scoops the face like a frustrated person. Not wanting to fall asleep, he sharpened the focus of driving again so that it quickly arrived.

Arriving in the Space House, it turns out everything is ready. Unexpectedly, the two Space parents also came along. “Gue kira lo yourself?”

Angkasa answered casually while wearing his shoes. “No harm they follow.”

“Gini better.” Sakti doesn't want to argue. He's switching the conversation. “All of you direct khitbah ajalah if you are suitable.”

Angksa's shoulders and hands were raised. He walked towards the car to put some gifts in the trunk. “See ntar aja, is. The important thing is to be the same as I ridho first.”

Sakti can only be mangosteen. Then, he rushed into the car when Mr. Aji and Mrs Nasita had arrived.

The journey is not too long because the road is smooth. The four men descended in front of the house whose courtyard was full of roses. Mrs Nasita guessed that the wife of the owner of the house had a hobby of gardening so that the medium-sized page looked unsightly even at night.

“Assalamualaikum.” Sakti is the front, then behind it is Angkasa and two parents.

“Waalaikumussalam. Oh, Sakti Nak. Let's go in.” A man wearing a friendly welcoming cocoa shirt. His face looked sharp with a smile. He greeted Sakti and the others, and invited them to sit.

“This is the Space Nak who filed the taaruf, yes?”

Space nodded. “True, Ustaz.”

“Mashaallah. It turns out no less handsome than Nak Sakti.”

Angkasa smiled faintly and only replied with a thank you.

Ustaz returned to talk. Not to forget he met with Mr. Aji and Mrs Nasita, then gave a little advice on marriage matters.

“Wait a minute, yes. His guard is already on the road. Maybe got stuck on this woman's side.”

“We are relaxed, coke, Ustaz.” Sakti is like a Space spokesperson. Without being ordered, it has already answered voluntarily. In fact, he did not realize that his best friend was starting to get nervous.

“Nak Sakti don't want taaruf too?”

Got that question, Sakti choked. Hurriedly Mr. Aji who was beside him took a drink. Once calm, a new answer can be given. “But, Ustaz. By birth it may be ready, but my inner self is not yet.”

The honest answer from Sakti invites an embrace from Mr. Aji. The Space Father expressed his opinion in agreement through behavior. Sakti is not much different from his son, but about love, Mr. Aji has never heard Sakti was in a relationship with anyone.

The chatter almost continued, but the roar of the parked car forced them to stop. Ustaz as the host immediately stood up and followed the others when they heard greetings from outside.

Suddenly, Sakti elbowed the Space arm. He whispered, “Lo who wants to marry, I'm curious about this same girl. This is a real soul mate lo.”

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