My Soul in Grandpa's Hands

Preparation

Ms. Rosna called Aleta to meet with Cokro's grandfather to discuss the arranged marriage plan initiated by him.

"Sit down son." Grandpa Cokro asked Aleta to sit next to him. Ms. Rosna sat down in front of Mr. Cokro.

"Son Aleta.., perhaps Ms. Rosna has told you, about the purpose and purpose of grandfather's return in this city."

"Pardon the grandfather who was too selfish to take away your freedom, your youth, just to obey this old man before you."

"Grandfather's grandson is the heir to all wealth in my name" said Cokro's grandfather.

"I'm sorry cake, if Aleta cut Grandpa's talk."

"I was educated and raised by my mother in this home since I was a baby. I am happy for all that I have got, and have no dream to get something much bigger than the current state."

"Blessing mother and sisters is the ultimate goal in Aleta's life."

Aleta paused for a moment, took a breath and continued her words.

"Grandfather spoke of the matter of wealth towards Aleta, apologize in advance cake. Aleta feels like an object of buying and selling, and Aleta feels pain if feelings, hearts are only measured by wealth alone."

All speechless, even Grandpa Cokro felt slapped with the words of Aleta, especially Miss Rosna who could only look down and hold her tears to not flow. Devan and Rolland who were outside the room stared at each other in astonishment.

Ferdinand who today intended to pick up Aleta left for college with her, just standing by the door, unable to say hello.

Aleta continued her words.

"Grandfather, my mother agreed with this matchmaking. Aleta just begs the prayers of grandfather and mother, so that Aleta can be a good wife for Aleta's husband."

"Only one request Aleta, please let Aleta complete the study."

As much as Aleta's energy to hold her tears from flowing, because it will make Miss Rosna feel guilty. He had already decided to return the favor to the person who had considered him as his own child.

"Grandfather's grandson is twofold, whether Aleta's son has a request, which granddaughter will be chosen."

Aleta just shook her head, then

"The choice of Inshaa Allah's mother will be the best choice for Aleta cake" he said.

"Assalamualaikum," Ferdinand suddenly ventured to join the conversation.

"Wa Alaikum salam," all answered his greetings and looked up at the door.

Aleta felt claustrophobic not daring to look at Ferdinand. Ferdinand who usually had a shady look, this morning his eyes turned red.

"Son Ferdinand can leave us, sorry we're discussing family matters" Ms Rosna said.

"Ferdi has heard everything ma'am. Please understand us, Aleta is Ferdi's life partner in the future Ma'am. Please don't take Aleta from me ma'am." Ferdinand pleaded with Miss Rosna.

Aleta shook her head, asking Ferdinand not to take reckless actions.

"Go home brother Ferdi, Aleta please. Aleta has accepted this match" Aleta said softly not daring to look Ferdinand in the eye.

"follow with me Aleta, we fight together" Ferdinand said.

"No brother, go. Forgive Aleta, and thank you for everything Ferdi's sister has done for Aleta "

Seeing Ferdinand unwilling to leave, the two bodyguards of Grandpa Cokro's family suddenly entered and held onto Ferdinand's arm to take him out.

"Take it off, treat us as human beings not as goods." cried Aleta angrily at the actions of the bodyguards treating Ferdinand.

Grandpa Cokro coded the guards by raising his hand, to release Ferdinand. Aleta stood up and approached Ferdinand and asked him to speak outside.

"Thank you yesterday for making Aleta's chance to feel the youth like any other girl."

"Now that Aleta will belong to Grandpa Cokro's family, Aleta please let Aleta go" Aleta sat down crying at Ferdinand's feet.

"Stand Aleta, smile, then I'll let you go" Ferdinand said as he held Aleta's shoulder, then took her to his feet.

Aleta wiped away the tears with the back of her hand, then gave a smile to Ferdinand.

"Go sister, Aleta is happy with this matchmaking."

"Remember Aleta, come back to me if your husband hurts you" Ferdinand said.

Ferdinand selflessly turned his body and walked away. After Ferdinand left, Aleta sat back down and covered her face. Rolland could not bear to watch the scene in front of him, then he stood up and took Aleta to be brought into the house. While Devan just looked with a complicated feeling in his chest.

"Mom Rosna, I want this wedding to be done as soon as possible, before Aleta changes her mind."

"Yes, Mr. Cokro, today I will go to Kelurahan and KUA to immediately take care of the requirements."

"Prepare KTP and KK, my own people who will take care of everything.

"Good sir Cokro."

Grandpa Cokro immediately contacted someone to take care of the preparation of a marriage contract and simple walimahan in the courtyard of the Rejeki orphanage. He thought he would bring Aleta to Bandung after the agreement was implemented.

*****

Today Aleta just shut herself in the room. The number of people who passed by in the orphanage was not ignored at all. Ms. Rosna told the sisters to deliver food and drinks to the room. Even the grandson of Cokro's grandfather who wants to be married to Aleta does not know and does not care.

Within a day the courtyard of the parlour had been transformed into a luxurious party venue. Just by picking up the phone, all the wedding business from the village permit, KUA, catering, makeup, security all resolved.

"Tock...Aleta's mom, can I come in, son." asked Miss Rosna.

"Yes Ma'am,"

Ms. Rosna opened the door to Aleta's room, and she saw her daughter opening her laptop on the desk.

"What a son," asked Ms. Rosna gently.

"Skilled online Ma'am, because it's been two days Aleta didn't go to campus. It was the same permission from the lecturer, and given additional duties."

"Alhamdulillah, I thought you were sad son" said Miss Rosna, hugging Aleta.

"Sad Ma'am, but there's no benefit either. Aleta has made the best decision, God willing,"

"I'm sorry, son,"

"mom should not be sad, must be tough like Aleta," said Aleta forced her smile.

"Son.today don't sleep at night. The wedding will start at eight. Make-up is coming at six, and Aleta has to have breakfast first."

"Yes Mom,. Inshaa Allah. Aleta finish college work first."

"Alright, continue with the task. Mom's ahead first yeah to check the preparations."

"Yes ma'am, please."

After Miss Rosna died, Aleta felt tightness in her chest. Slowly he saves the newly worked files, then turns off the laptop. On the edge of the bed Aleta looked back blankly, even her eyes were no longer able to shed tears.

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