Not Love But Married

Beautiful and Graceful Mom

It's still Friday with a million stories.

"Alhamdulillah, ", said Rania after finishing her lunch in her message from the office cafeteria.

The atmosphere of the office is still quiet, because some of its employees, especially male employees are in the mosque close to this office, to perform Friday prayers. Rania glanced at the clock in her hand, now that Friday prayers seemed to be finished, soon they must have returned to the office.

Rania rushed to clean the small table in the back room, then tidied up her veil and clothes that had been slightly loosened a little to make it more comfortable while eating.

'Ting. ', there was the sound of the elevator stopping on the eleven floor. Rania looked out, to see who came to the eleventh floor. Then nodded his head when he knew that Arsha was coming.

Arsha is seen walking into his room, he only wears a clean white expensive hem whose arms have been rolled neatly up under his elbows. Her hair looks neat and a little wet. Arsha had participated in performing Friday prayers after a long time never doing it. He deliberately prayed in the back row, and only entered the mosque when prayer will begin. Arsha still remembers the last time she prayed Friday, when she was in high school. It is also because of its school regulations that require all male students to pray together.

Rania's words earlier made her feel hit by a hard object from her heart. Shamed by Rania's words, only the girl who did not pray Friday, which eventually encouraged her to walk to the mosque. He was hesitant when he was going to enter the mosque, there was shame because he had left prayers and other worship.

I don't know, Arsha just follow his heart at this time, he does not know when his heart will be knocked to regain consciousness of his duty as a Muslim.

The sound of the elevator was heard again, Rania rushed to the front of her desk. Staring at the beautiful graceful woman, who had come to meet her Boss at that time. Ms. Hanum, yes the beautiful woman is coming again. Arsha's mother, his boss. At that time Rania immediately asked Dani about who Hanum was.

This time Ms. Hanum wears a simple casual dress in cream, it is fun to see her style is simple but looks elegant.

"Good day, Miss Hanum..".

"Good afternoon Rania. ", Miss Hanum walked over to Rania.

Rania smiled kindly, 'apparently still remember my name'.

"Is Arsha inside?".

"Sir Arsha's in his room, ma'am. Please come in, ma'am.".

"You want to accompany me to Arsha's office, Rania?".

Rania immediately fell silent, not understanding what Hanum's mother meant to take her into her son's office.

"Come, accompany me in to meet Arsha. Because there's something I want to tell Arsha, and it has to do with you.".

Rania increasingly does not understand the words of Ms. Hanum. Bu Hanum immediately took Rania's hand. Without knocking on the door, Ms. Hanum immediately opened the door of her son's study.

"Mom's... ", Arsha immediately stood up when she knew that it was her mama, and her eyes glared in shock when she came in while holding Rania's hand.

"Arsha, is mom interrupting your time?".

Arsha was still astonished by what happened, "No mom. ", Arsha approached her mama, and her eyes looked at her mama's hand which was still holding Rania's hand.

"Let's sit down, mom.".

Ms. Hanum continued to hold Rania, and sat Rania beside her.

Rania stared fearfully at Arsha, who was now also staring at her full of question marks.

"What's mom?", asked Arsha curiously.

"Mama wants permission, Mama wants to take Rania somewhere. ".

Arsha still did not understand what her mother meant, "Where are you going?", asked Arsha increasingly curious.

"Mama wants no need with Rania. May it?",

Arsha looked at Rania who was also confused like herself, "If Rania wants to, please just mom.".

Ms. Hanum looked at Rania, "You want to, right, Rania?".

Rania smiled forcefully and hesitantly nodded her head. For some reason, it was like there was an order from inside his brain not to refuse Hanum's mother's request at this time.

*

Rania was glued to see a row of clothes hanging neatly in front of her. Meanwhile, dozens of magazines containing models of clothes were scattered on the table in front of him.

"Rania, I'm asking for help, can you choose the clothes and veil that I deserve?".

Rania looked at Ms. Hanum not understanding.

"Actually, I have an invitation to study from a social institution that was founded by Arsha's father. In the past, it was usually Arsha's father who always came to the orphanage. It's been almost eight years since Arsha's father died, no one has come to the parlour. Arsha also does not want to come there, Dani who usually comes there represents the Wiguna family. This time I want to go there, want to see the atmosphere of the home that used to be visited by Arsha's father. I'm ashamed to come not wearing a veil, it's a recitation show. You want to help me?".

Rania nodded with a smile, it turned out that was the reason. "God willing, I will help you choose. But sorry in advance, I was afraid that it would not be to the taste of Ms. Hanum.".

Ms. Hanum smiled happily, "I know from the way you dress, you must be smart to choose the right clothes for me.".

Then they both look busy with some choices of clothes that Rania has chosen.

Ms. Hanum was happy, apparently she was not wrong to invite Rania to accompany her to buy Muslim clothes. Every now and then Hanum looked at Rania who was busy choosing clothes for her, it seemed that Rania was a kind and sincere woman. Had Arsha been able to have a wife like Rania, his wounds would have healed quickly. Unfortunately, Rania is married and has a child.

Finally five clothes were selected after Ms. Hanum tried her and looked suitable for her.

"Rania, I want to ask you one more time ".

"What can I help you with, Mom?".

"Please choose one dress for my son, a dress for a quiet but elegant official event. He's got the same posture as you. You want to, right?".

Rania nodded her head, "Well, Mom", replied Rania obediently.

*

After finishing with the business, Ms. Hanum took Rania to a cafe located not far from the boutique.

"Rania, does Arsha like to bully you in the office?".

"uhhuuk... ", Rania choked on the palm sugar milk coffee she was sipping.

"Eh sorry...Rania.".

"No papa, ma'am.Maf.", said Rania, then immediately took a tissue in front of him.

"Alhamdulillah, Mr. Arsha is good with me, ma'am. ".

"Yes... ! Does he never get angry at you?".

Rania shook her head, "Never, Mom.".

Ms. Hanum raised her eyebrows in disbelief, "Right, Arsha has changed a lot then. Thanks Rania. ".

Rania smiled cluelessly, "Thank you for what, Mom?".

"You must have known from Dani, Arsha used to be very angry with Dani and his secretary. It was all my fault and his papa. We overindulged him, giving him all the excess facilities since he was still Junior High. And finally, Arsha got more and more involved in a very bad association.",

Ms. Hanum sighed before continuing her story.

"But five years ago, everything changed, Arsha who likes to spend money, now prefers to stay in his apartment. His attitude became cold, arrogant and grumpy. There is a little bit of pleasure because Arsha is no longer involved in the bad association, but there is sadness when Arsha's attitude turns into arrogant, angry and cold like that.",

Ms. Hanum wiped her tears flowing down both of her cheeks. Rania quickly picked up the tissue, then gave it to Ms. Hanum.

Ms. Hanum smiled to receive Rania's tissue, "Sorry Rania, I'm going to confide in you.".

Rania smiled sincerely, she felt the sadness of a mother who loved her child very much, because now she is also a mother.

"It's okay ma'am, I'm sure Mr. Arsha will definitely turn into a better person. Mother's prayer will always be heard by God, God willing... God will grant all the prayers of His people who always rely on Him.".

Ms. Hanum looked at Rania, her smile expanding on her graceful face, "I will pray, that Arsha can get a wife like you, Rania.".

Rania immediately fell silent staring at Ms. Hanum who was so attached to her.