
“Assalamu’alaikum.”
Their debate was stalled when Roxas came to bring him the pile of Yasin. Without waiting to be invited in, the man immediately joined in the front room while putting the Yasiin numbering two hundred copies.
“Udah in order, Rox?” ask Goddess.
“Udah. There are 200 of them. Enough right?”
“Keepage power.”
“Ngga nothing more. Origin do not less.”
“You're done, right? There go home, here again discuss important issues.”
Indirectly Tita like expelling Roxas. Instead of leaving, the man changed his sitting position to be more relaxed. He had heard Nandang and Iis discuss the marriage of Dewi.
“Sorry, bi. But mother nitipin Goddess to me, Adit same bang Rian. So, if anyone wants to be chatted about Goddess, I also need to know.”
“You're the ready tea Goddess? Want sok follow her life.”
“Not a great aunt? I'm just running the mother's mandate, keeping the Goddess like mother's message. Sorry mang, if you want to marry the Goddess, I do not agree. If the reason mamang only material, mamang do not need to worry. In Shaa Allah I can still love the cost of Goddess everyday just as pay her college. Do not just because of the material, mamang sacrifice Goddess. Are you sure the person who is fooled by the Goddess is a good man?”
“Ya must be good. His son landlords in the village,” sela Tita.
“Yes if good, match aja same aunt's child. The goddess has candidates. Do not disturb the Goddess,” stressed Roxas.
“Si Adit anu kere,” back Tita insult Aditya.
“Sorry bi. I don't like aunty insulting Adit like that. As long as aunty knows, Adit's family's people are. Surely his parents would be hurt if aunt insulted him like that. Adit is starting his career. But he's the one in charge. Aunty thinks from where I can meet my daily needs and pay the rent if not from Adit. Long before my mother died, she also often gave money to my needs. So auntie same mamang do not want to be concerned about my life. I'm fine, my material needs are well met. If I wanted to get married, I would have married a man of my choice. Not with the om-om that aunt brought here.”
Sontak Iis immediately looked at Tita. He grew furious at his sister-in-law who continued to force marriage on the Goddess. Even the woman had already brought her chosen candidate to meet the Goddess. If you do not remember the woman is his sister-in-law, it has been gagged mouth with onion sambal made earlier.
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“Wi..lo here first. Campfighter emang the Biti. Adit's coming home. I want to shoot first,” Roxas said after dressing neatly.
After the heated debate, Roxas immediately invited Dewi to his contract with Aditya. If he stays there, he is afraid he will go berserk and say harsh words to Tita.
“Vy, Rox. Lo leave aja.”
Roxas damaged the top of the Goddess's head, then exited the contract. On the way to the gate. Ojek order is waiting, because the hejo is not finished service. After the death of Roxas, Dewi laid his body on a mattress that his best friend used to sleep on. His eyes began to heat up and slowly clear circles flowed down his cheeks.
“Mother... hiks.. hiks... gaffer... hiks.. Goddess kangen. Why bi Tita same mang Nandang mojokin Dewi continues. Dewi never bother them, but why they are afraid the Goddess will make them difficult.”
The Goddess' tears kept flowing. Behind her stubbornness, it was undeniable that the girl still felt fragile. At a young age, both parents must be left behind. The father's family who should be able to be a protector actually pressured him, asking him to get married quickly.
From the outside, the sound of Aditya motorbike stopped in front of the house. The man saw the Goddess's sandals in front of his contract. The door of the house also opened, he was sure that his lover was inside. While carrying his helmet, Aditya went inside and said his greetings. His eyes immediately fell on the sleeping Goddess.
“Assalamu’alaikum.”
“Waalaikumsalam,” replied Dewi in a hoarse voice.
“De.. You why?”
Aditya immediately approached the Goddess upon hearing the voice of the Goddess who was like crying. He sat himself down near the Goddess, then patted her gently on the shoulder.
“De.”
While wiping away the tears that kept coming out, the Goddess woke up from her sleep. Aditya's hand reflex moves to remove the still-flowing clear circles. After a few days, only now did she see the Goddess cry again.
“Why you?”
“I miss father same mother. I'm also upset with bi Tita and mang Nandang.”
“Do they make you again?”
The goddess just nodded her head while sobbing. Aditya approached then hugged the Goddess. The cry of the Goddess grew firmer in Aditya's embrace. He was looking for protection from the man.
“Let me talk to them. You don't have to worry.”
“I don't want to marry om.”
“You won't marry her.”
“I want to marry you.”
Aditya was stunned for a moment to hear the words of the Goddess. His hand that was rubbing the top of the head of the girl stopped when he heard the Goddess wanted to marry him. The goddess broke free from Aditya's embrace. With her eyes still letting out a clear liquid, she looked at Aditya.
“I want to marry you.”
“You're serious? Have you thought well?” Aditya holds both shoulders of the Goddess.
“Iya. Lamar me in front of Mang Nandang and bi Tita.”
“Iya, I'll propose to you.”
In the midst of her cries, the Goddess smiled. Two days in a row he dreams of meeting Aditya while lost in the forest. The man stretched out his hand, taking him out from the endless dense forest. The girl was convinced that it was a sign that she and Aditya were indeed paired. His heart grew stronger to choose Aditya. For Adrian, he had given his heart to consider the man only as a sister-in-law.
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Before the study began, Adrian with Pipit came. They also want to follow the 40 days Nenden. In addition to them, Sheila, Mila, Sandra, Micky, Bobi and Budi also came. Budi even brought food made by his mother specifically for women who until now is still the choice of his heart even though it is only considered a lover who is not considered by the Goddess.
Aditya immediately pulled his sister and aunt into his contract. There are things that the man wants to talk about. Roxas who was about to go to the house of the Goddess was also detained by her. Now the four sit together in the contract.
“Tan, bang. abis tahlilan event, I want to bed Dewi.”
“Hah?” both Adrian, Pipit and Roxas were surprised.
“You're serious?” ask Adrian.
“Iya, bang. The goddess said she was ready to marry me. His aunt really insisted on marrying him with Soka.”
“Who Soka?” tanya Pipit's.
“Son of land in his village Dewi. Very insistent aunt, that's why I want to sleep with her now.”
“If you are sure and Dewi also agrees nothing. Let brother say.”
“Eh.. ngga.. ngga. I'm your aunt, your parents' representative. Relax, let the aunt who lamarin Dewi for you.”
Although confused mixed with misgivings, Aditya just nodded to hear Pipit who would propose to the Goddess for him. Hopefully there are no bad words the aunt when proposing to the Goddess later.
Seeing that people had arrived, Adrian and the others rushed to the Dewi residence. Pipit went inside and headed for the kitchen to meet the Goddess. While Aditya, Adrian and Roxas chose to sit in a chair provided in front of the Goddess's contract. Pak Haji Soleh immediately started the recitation event tonight.
Forty minutes passed, Haji Soleh closed the 40-day event Nenden. Do not forget the invitations who come to pray for the deceased and deceased may be given a good place at his side. Dewi and Iis assisted by Nita and Pipit help give parcels to those who come to take home.
Pak Haji Soleh along with his son and wife still survive in Dewi's house after the guests came home. Adrian, Aditya and Roxas go inside. They're about to deliver a proposal for the Goddess tonight. Pipit invites Dewi to the front room followed by Iis and Nita.
“Goddess.. how was your lecture?” ask haji Soleh sir.
“Alhamdulillah smoothly, sir.”
“Thank God. You have to be diligent and finish your college, because that's the dream of both your parents. Don't think about anything else. If you need help, come to mom or dad, do not hesitate.”
Haji Soleh looked at Tita for a moment. He got a report from his wife who heard the neighbor's signs that the woman had brought a man to the house of the Goddess. Gossip about the woman was about to marry the Goddess with a man has become a public secret in the contract.
“Bapak is no one. But.your parents leave you the same father. I hope no one makes a unilateral decision about your life. If you want to get married, it must be purely of your own desire, not because of coercion from the other party.”
Saying Haji Soleh was like a bullet on target, rushing towards Tita and Nandang. Moreover, the unpretentious man immediately looked at the couple at the end of his sentence.
“Iya, sir. Thank you.”
“Then, I say goodbye first.”
Haji Soleh, Ratna and Salim immediately got up from his seat. The goddess woke up to take them all out followed by Iis and Aditya. Before leaving, Haji Soleh patted Aditya on the shoulder. Then the three immediately left the Goddess residence. After that they went back into the house.
All the Goddess families were still gathered in the front room, it seemed like they were still waiting for the grand guest who was about to come. Every now and then he looked at Pipit, Aditya, Adrian and Roxas who had not yet left. While Nita had earlier stolen a glance at Adrian. It seemed that the young lady was interested in him.
“You're not going home?” tanya Tita is like expelling indirectly.
“Not wanted, ma'am. Actually there is something we want to talk about first,” Pipit began to pave the way to propose the Goddess to his nephew.
“You talked about what?”
“Assalamu’alaikum.”
Not yet Pipit opened his voice, when it sounded a man saying greetings. Eagerly Tita answered the greeting, then stood up to welcome the arrival of the person who had been waiting for her since.
“Waalaikumsalam.”
Tita's smile grew even more intense as she saw the arrival of Revelation and her son Soka. The woman immediately let the two of them in. Seeing the coming of Revelation and Soka, the feeling of Pipit was immediately unpleasant. He had to sneak into the conversation, until the two men had no chance to propose to the Goddess.
“Sorry I just arrived. Had wanted to take part in the study, but the streets were jammed once.”
“Ngga any skipper. Juragan has just come, I am very happy.”
Tita's face looks so bright welcome the arrival of Revelation and her child. Inversely with Iis. His eyes were casting dislike. He knew very well the lunge of Revelation in his village. That man wouldn't bother coming here if he didn't want to. He doesn't know Nenden.
“You drink what skipper?”
“Not bother.”
The Eye of Revelation immediately looked at the Goddess sitting next to Iis. The girl's reflexes hugged Iis's arm, like she was seeking protection from the woman. The way Revelation looked at him, to be honest made the girl a little scared. Pipit who saw it immediately put up a saddle.
“Before I apologize for coming here without notice. Actually my arrival intent..”
“Sorry sir. once again I'm sorry. But before you come, I first want to talk to this family. I beg you with respect, Father, wait your turn to speak. Can?”
The Head of Revelation is directly found on the Pipit. He was quite upset that there was a woman who dared to cut off his conversation. But when he saw Pipit's beautiful face, the man let the woman speak first. He moved his hand, allowing Pipit to speak.
“Sorry tea..What is important? It doesn't feel polite to cut off other people's conversation,” exclaimed Tita.
“Mom can be quiet for a minute? I need to talk to my mother's husband and mother-in-law's sister. I have no business with mom,” firmly Pipit with a serious face.
Tita just cleared her throat. He really doesn't like Pipits. Adrian, who was also upset to see Tita, tried to restrain himself. He believes the aunt can handle everything well.
“Before I apologize if what I said was impressed suddenly. I was entrusted with the mandate by my dearest nephew, expressing his good intentions to propose Dewi.”
“What?!!” tita's eyes glared at her hearing it.
Not only Tita, but Revelation and Soka were also shocked. They immediately looked at Tita, then looked at Pipit who still looked calm. Tita who did not accept immediately snatched before Pipit said again.
“Goddess has been proposed by another man. You must know, it is not ethical to propose to women who have been proposed by other men.”
“It is unethical that the woman has accepted her application. But I am sure that Dewi has not received the proposal Basoka, is it Wi?”
“Iya, bi,” replied Dewi slowly.
The Goddess's slow answer was not out of fear of Soka or Revelation, but because she could not help but laugh at the way Pipit called out the name of the land's son. Adrian, Aditya and Roxas compactly lowered their heads, hiding a smile on the faces of the three.
“Heh! My name is not Basoka,” protest Soka.
“Sorry. Still good I didn't call Basuki.”
Soka's eyes were round hearing it. The revelation soon calms his son, ashamed of his quarrel over a name problem with a woman. Roxas raised the top of his shirt to cover his face, he was unable to hold back a laugh. However, the sound of his laughter that was like a whiny rat could still be heard.
“Goddess.You know that Adit, my nephew, love you dead. Are you willing to accept her proposal? At the moment he may not have anything to be proud of, but he is a good man who is ready to take responsibility for your life the world and the hereafter. So.. do you want to accept the application?”
Time seemed to stop when Pipit finished asking the question. All eyes were on the Goddess. Soka's hands clenched tightly, the man's eyes staring intently at Dewi and Tita alternately.
“In Shaa Allah, I accept Adit.” proposal
“Alhamdulillah,” said Pipit, Adrian, Aditya and Roxas together.
“Wi.. Do you really want to marry Adit?” tanya Iis make sure.
“Iya, bi. In the Lord, the Goddess is ready. Please pray the blessing, bi.”
“If you are ready, aunt can only bless and pray,” Iis hugged the body of this nephew.
“Ngga can.. can not.” serge Tita.
“What can't, ma'am? The person concerned has replied,” said Pipit.
“You must be Goddess's maksa right to accept application?”
“Mother don't throw stones hide hands. Here the forcing, me or mom? Besides the mother there is no right to live the Goddess. Does Mr Nandang also oppose this decision?”
Pipit looked at Nandang who had just been silent. Slowly the man raised his head then looked back at Pipit. Then his gaze was fixed on Aditya who was also looking at him.
“When will you apply to Dewi officially?”
“Bapak..” instantly heard the voice of Tita sign of protest.
“Next week, In Shaa Allah I will come bring my parents to the house of mamang,” Aditya replied steadily.
“Good. I will wait for your arrival.”
Revelation was really upset to hear Nandang approve of Aditya's proposal for the Goddess. Without saying much, the man got up from his seat and walked out of the house followed by Soka. Tita who saw that immediately chased after the two men.
“Juragan... skipper. please forgive my husband.”.
“Shut up!!! Your mouth is so sweet. Yesterday you said your nephew wanted to be married to my son. But now where?!!”
“Sorry juragan. I will try to persuade once again.”
“No need! Just give me back the money I gave you. I'll give you a week. Otherwise, your son will marry Soka. Come, Soka.”
Tita was surprised to hear the answer of Revelation. The man rushed off along with Soka, leaving behind a confused Tita. How he can return the capital money of 25 million he has received. The money has been used to redeem the house mortgaged to the bank and also given to his parents.
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**Sokoooorrr so people don't get pretentious.. Siap² only his son who became paya🤭
Readers ready² yes, Adit wants to apply Dewi officially. Don't forget to come later. Envelopes all😁**