Not a Choice
35
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...~ Life is like a simalakama fruit, forward wrong, backward wrong.~...
...Hasan Barasena's...
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“Yes, Allah .. Forgive this servant of yours, who was not very good at educating children. I beg you to forgive all the wrongs and deeds that my son has done, forgive all his sins and mistakes.” That's the do'a that a Hasan Barasena said on a prayer mat, accompanied by a sobbing sobbing heart, also Maya who became his aunt.
After learning the fact that her only son has a six-year-old child, from a mistake made by Ata in his youth, Maya continues to cry. He regretted his attitude and actions that often spoiled his son, making his son have a selfish and ambitious nature for what he wanted.
After Maya salutes Hasan after the congregational prayer, Maya also begins her conversation.
“Dad, what should we do now?” asked Maya to her husband who was briefly massaging her forehead, a sign that her husband was dizzy.
“Come, Ma. Father was confused what to do at this time,” said Hasan with a look that glares far ahead.
“How about until the engagement between Ata and Alea has to end, Dad? Mas Rahman's family has been too kind to our family, and mama has also loved Alea like our own daughter,” Maya said in between sobs.
“Lantas how about Runa, Mah. The girl has also been made to suffer by our son. Even that girl raised our granddaughter by herself. Imagine how much the girl suffered while being chased away and ostracized by her family. We mustn't be selfish, Mah.” Hasan had already heard the story about Runa from Ata, about how the girl lived after conceiving her granddaughter. Therefore, Hasan tries to convince Maya to accept Runa as his son-in-law.
“Mah, I am really sorry for this incident, and I have also decided. I intend to visit the Runa family home to apologize and propose to our son, Ata. At once will visit Rahman's house, to break the engagement between Ata and Alea.” The words that came out of Hasan's mouth suddenly made Maya surprised.
“Why so fast, Dad. It's too sudden. We need to discuss it with our extended family. Including Hanum, because it is Hanum– that we can know the Mas Rahman family well,” said Maya with a surprised expression.
“We've been wasting our time for these six years for our grandson, Mah. Now is the time for us to fight and love him,” Hasan said with confidence. Makes Maya nod weakly.
“Alright, Dad. Mama will follow whatever you think is good. Mama knows, whatever Dad planned all for the good of us all.” Maya finally accepted Hasan's decision with great heart.
“Alright, Mah. You'll call Hanum, so he can come here tomorrow. We have to tell him, no matter how much Hanum is my sister. The only family you have,” explained Hasan.
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The afternoon is quite hot in the Surabaya city area, as it reflects the mood of a person. Yes, that someone is Hanum, who is none other than the younger brother of Hasan which means he is Ata's aunt. After receiving a call from Maya, regarding the cancellation of the engagement between Ata and Alea, Hanum was very angry. Hanum immediately rushed to Hasan's house which was not too far from his house.
When Hanum arrived at Hasan's yard, Hanum immediately parked his vehicle, then got down and immediately rushed into Hasan's house.
His anger immediately culminated into the crown upon hearing the news of Ata's engagement to Alea being cancelled. Really, want to put where his face if you meet Rahman later. The reason, he himself offered his nephew to be engaged to Alea –son of his best friend.
“Assalamaicum. Greetings first if you want to enter the house, not by shouting,” said Hasan calmly.
“Sorry. Assalamualaikum,” errat Hanum, then gave Salam with forced as what his brother said. So that makes the residents suddenly answer the greeting.
“Waalaaikumusalam,” replied Hasan, Maya, and Ata simultaneously.
“Mas. Hanum did not understand what happened between Ata and Alea. Yang Hanum knew that all this time the relationship between Ata and Alea was fine. So now, why would Mas suddenly want to cancel their engagement unilaterally? I did not think about how unfortunate Hanum will be when he meets Mas Rahman?” Hanum's breath gasped as he let out an emotion. He really did not understand his brother's way of thinking.
“already, Mas, we just continue this engagement and we forget about the girl who was in Ata's past.” The long words that Hanum said suddenly made Ata furious. Because easily his aunt told him to forget Runa, the girl who filled his heart for six years.
“What does Aunt mean? You think it's easy to forget the people we love? Especially now that Runa is caring for the son of Ata's only wayang alone. It wasn't easy, Bi!” said Ata with anger.
“Listen, Ta! Aunty knew the girl's condition from your mama earlier, when your mama called aunty. But I think the girl has been fine without you. So, it should be no longer in question, right?” bright Hanum with a calm attitude, not wanting to provoke Ata's emotions any further.
“How about we just take your son away from him and you continue this engagement with Alea. So you will still be able to care for and love your son. Without having to hurt the feelings of Alea and her family,” continued Hanum tried to offer a solution that turned out to make Ata furious.
“Auntie thinks I just want my son. No, Bi! I also love Runa very much. All this time it was Aunt who wanted this engagement and I accepted this engagement because Alea's family was kind to me, but I never loved her, Bi.” Ata scooped her face violently. He was frustrated by what Hanum wanted.
“Before Aunt spoke like that, should Aunt as a woman be aware of that shortsighted thought. What if it happened to Auntie? Will Aunty give up the child that Aunt gave birth and raised alone taken for granted? Where is Aunt's conscience as a fellow woman?”
Ata looked at the aunt with regret. How could his aunt plan to take Khan from Runa. Khan is Runa's breath. Khan is the life of Runa. If Ata took Khan from Runa, it would be the same as Ata killing Rina slowly.
No. gabe. Ata didn't want that to happen. What Ata wants is a complete package. Khan and Runa. Both are the purpose of his life at this time. The aunt looked so furious with Ata's words. Hasan who saw the condition of his son and sister who burned emotions began to mediate.
“Already. Stop this discussion. Hanum, the day after tomorrow mas will visit the Runa family home to apologize and will propose to her to be the daughter-in-law in this family. Mas already felt guilty enough to have failed to educate his only son and mas did not want to feel guilty for the second time because it had ignored his only grandchild. He will also come to Rahman's house. Mas will apologize to him for making his favorite daughter hurt because of the attitude of the son of mas,” said Hasan calmly made Ata smile happily and Hanum grew furious.
“But Mas–“ Hasn't had time for Hanum to finish his words Hasan has cut his words.
“Hanum. I don't want to be denied!” hasan. I think this is the best decision I can make right now. The decision of course upset Hanum and left Hasan's house with emotion. Not hesitant he slammed the door until the sound of 'brak' made the residents shocked home made.
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...To be continued...
