Should You?

Chapter 20

"It's nothing, sir. It is true what Rika said." said Mr. Harto.

They all silently heard Mr. Harto's words.

"It was my wife who made us unable to accompany Nisa until the reception. I can't lose my wife and children. So I beg you for help from Mr. Sugi and Bu Ani, and Rika" continued Mr. Harto.

"Then you sacrificed Nisa who is only a stepson of Pak Harto so?" ask Rika with a tone of emphasis.

Bu Ani held Rika's hand, trying to calm Rika's mind. Rika looked at her mother. Rika finally showed her head holding back anger.

"I love Nisa like my own daughter. But my wife hasn't liked Nisa since our biological son was dragged into a car while playing with Nisa. Actually, this is all just a misunderstanding, but my wife remains in her position" said Mr. Harto.

Mr. Harto sighed.

"Therefore, I ask for help from Mr. Sugi and Bu Ani to accompany Nisa." continued Pak Harto.

"We will be happy to help Mr. Harto to accompany Nisa tomorrow. My wife and I thought Nisa was our daughter. But what about Nisa?" ask Mr. Sugi.

They were all silent waiting for Pak Harto's answer.

"I'll talk to Nisa tomorrow. But after ijab qobul only." replied Pak Harto.

"All right then. Hopefully Nisa can accept that Pak Harto and Bu Endang can not accompany her until the event is over" said Mr. Sugi.

"Amin" they said together.

They ended the conversation tonight and went to their rooms to rest.

Rika is in her room crying imagining what it's like to be Nisa. There is so much suffering that goes on throughout life.

"Great pity on you, Nis. Hopefully after you get married to Mas Revan, you can feel happiness." rika murmured.

The next day, Nisa is so beautiful with her danger. Rika tried to smile in front of Nisa.

"You're so beautiful, Nis." praise Rika.

"It could be you, Rik." said Nisa shyly.

"Really, Nis. Mas Revan wants to be with you" Rika said.

"Kok even on a chat here. Let's get out now. The show is almost started." said Bu Ani who just appeared.

"Yes, Buk. This is also Nisa's done with the makeup" Rika said.

"You are beautiful, Nduk" said Ms. Ani.

Suddenly Bu Ani shed her tears, but immediately rubbed her.

"Have you been crying?" ask Nisa.

"It's hard to be moved, Nduk. Didn't think you'd get married this soon." replied Ms. Ani.

"It's time, Buk. After all, Rika will also be married" said Nisa while looking in the direction.

"Yes, Nduk. I feel very old now" said Bu Ani.

"Yes we're out now. Pity the others are waiting." take Nisa.

They also walked out to the ijab qobul room. Nisa walks with Bu Ani and Rika.

When entering the room ijab qobul, all eyes were on Nisa. No exception Revan.

They were so amazed at Nisa's natural beauty.

"alright. We can start the event now" said Mr. Penghulu.

The ijab qobul event has already started. The event went on solemnly.

Legitimate.

Nisa's tears instantly dripped upon hearing that word. His feelings are so hard to express in words. Nisa is so happy right now.

After the show is over, Nisa returns to the dressing room with her husband Revan. Shortly afterwards, Mr. Sugi and Bu Ani appeared. Rika and Bayu behind them.

"Congratulations, Nduk. You are a wife now." said Bu Ani while hugging Nisa.

"Thank you, Buk, sir. This all happened thanks to do'a Ibuk and Mr." said Nisa.

"Sisa. You can live on my own." said Rika.

Nisa took off her hug from Bu Ani and switched to hugging Rika.

"You're getting married, Rik. You will not be alone again. Isn't that right, Mas Bayu?" asked Nisa while smiling towards Bayu.

"Sure, Nis. Soon we will be as legitimate as you and Revan." replied Bayu.

They also talked for a moment before Pak Harto and Bu Endang finally appeared.

"Congratulations on your marriage, Nduk. Take good care of yourself. You should be a good wife to Revan. Father loves you. I'm sorry you can only accompany you to get here" said Mr. Harto.

Mr. Harto hugged Nisa while crying. Nisa was crying too.

"Don't cry, sir. Nisa is very grateful to you. I have taken care of Nisa to this day. Nisa doesn't know what happened to Nisa if there's no Father. Nisa loves the Father." said Nisa.

Everyone in the room cried watching Pak Harto and Nisa. Except for Ms. Endang, Nisa's foster mother.

"Sir. Never mind. Let's go now. I'm not at home here." said Bu Endang.

The surprised Nisa immediately let go of her embrace and looked at Pak Harto. But there's no answer.

"What do you mean, Buk? The recipe is still tonight?" ask Nisa to Miss Endang.

"You don't know yet, Nisa? My husband hasn't told you?" asked Bu Endang in a cynical tone.

"What do you mean tell me? What is it, sir? What are you hiding from Nisa?" nisa asked while looking at Mr. Harto.

But Mr. Harto did not answer. Mr. Harto was silent and immediately hugged Nisa back.

"I'm sorry, Mr. Nisa." whispered Mr. Harto.

"Sorry for what, sir? Please explain with Nisa." said Nisa.

"We're going home now, Nisa. This is the last time you'll see us. And we also will not accompany you at the reception later. You will be accompanied by Mr. Sugi and Bu Ani." explained Bu Endang.

"What does Ibuk mean?" ask Nisa.

"Do you still not understand?" ask Bu Endang.

Bu Endang smiled towards Nisa with a cynical face.

"Sir. You calm down first, yes." said Revan while embracing Nisa's shoulder.

"Quiet how, Mas? My mom is my parents. They should have accompanied me at the reception. Not Mr. Sugi and Ms. Ani. Even though I already considered them my parents as well." Nisa said as she looked at Revan.

"But you're not our son anymore, Nisa. We no longer need to be with you. So let us go now. Come on, sir." take Miss Endang.

Bu Endang pulled Mr. Harto's hand to leave the place immediately. But Nisa held him back.

"Sir. Nisa's still Dad's son, right?" asked Nisa while holding Mr. Harto back from leaving.

"I'm sorry, son. Father loves you. You go first" said Mr. Harto.

Ms. Endang and Mr. Harto came out of the room. Nisa fainted immediately. Luckily Revan immediately hugged her before Nisa fell to the floor.

"Yet. What about Nisa?" ask Rika.

"Nisa must be fine, Nduk. Nisa's a strong child." said Bu Ani.

1 hour later, Nisa regained consciousness from her stupor. He is already in his room.

Nisa looked around the room. He saw Revan sitting on the chair beside his bed.

"You're conscious, honey?" ask Revan to worry.

"Where are you, Mom?" ask Nisa.

Nisa immediately woke up about to go outside the room. Revan held him back.

"You calm down, Dek. You drink this first." said Revan while helping Nisa to have some warm tea.

Nisa nodded and drank the warm tea given by Revan. Nisa felt a little calmer after drinking it.

"Where are you, Mom?" ask Nisa.

Nisa held Revan's hand and looked at his face.

"Sir. I'm sorry I couldn't prevent your parents from leaving. You must be strong. There's me here. Your husband's. There's Rika and Bayu. There's Pak Sugi and Bu Ani. They definitely don't want to see you cry" Revan said.

Revan hugged Nisa tightly. Nisa kept crying as she pleased. His chest felt so tight with this situation.

Revan rubbed the soft end of Nisa's head. Revan was crying too.

"But why are they the same with me, Mom? What's my fault? Is it because I'm just a foster kid?" ask Nisa.

"They love you, Dek. It's just that maybe now they're busy." Revan said.

"But Ibuk said that I'm not his son anymore, Mas." said Nisa.

"Sir. We still have parents. We still have Mr. Sugi and Mr. Ani. Don't forget them. There's a granny as well." explains Revan while staring at Nisa.

"But, Mas." said Nisa.

"Yes, Deck. I don't like to see you cry like this. We're going through this together. Don't cry anymore. Don't get to the show tonight, you look like a panda. Not like my wife." said Revan.

Revan wiped the tears that flowed down Nisa's cheeks. Then kiss her forehead.

"Thank you, Mom." said Nisa.

"Thank you for what, Deck?" ask Revan.

"For everything." answered Nisa.

"No need to thank you, baby. You are now my responsibility. And I hope you don't cry anymore. I can't see your tears" Revan said.

Nisa returns to Revan's arms.

"Sir. We eat first, yeah. Since morning, you have not eaten anything. Don't let you pass out again from hunger" Revan said.

"But Nisa has no appetite, Mas." said Nisa.

"Then I'm out for a minute. You wait here. You can change your clothes first." said Revan while peeping Nisa's forehead.

Revan immediately exited Nisa's room. Nisa walked towards her wardrobe. Take a set of clothes and put them on immediately.

Not long after, Revan had already returned to Nisa's room with a tray filled with food.

"Let's eat, Deck" Revan said as he placed his hands on the table.

"How much did you eat, Mom? Like people don't eat 2 days." asked Nisa wonder.

"It's for both of us, Dek. You should eat too." Revan said.

"But the plate is only one, Mas. Nisa also does not want to eat" said Nisa.

"Let me bribe you. And you have to eat" Revan said.

"But, Mas," said Nisa.

"Nothing but. Now I am your husband. And you have to figure out what your husband says." said Revan.

Nisa nodded slowly. And they started eating together. Sometimes Revan nosy to Nisa to smile.

As night falls, Nisa and Revan get ready for their wedding reception. They look so harmonious.

"You're beautiful, baby." said Revan.

"Mas Revan can. Mas Revan is also very handsome today" said Nisa.

Revan hugged Nisa's waist while looking at her. At the moment they are still in the dressing room.

"You're not very polite, are you? We wait outside, but what awaits is even friendly here." shouted Rika.

The surprised Revan immediately released his hand from Nisa's waist. Nisa was immediately embarrassed.

"You too, Van. Patience with napa. I want nyosor like a duck." said Bayu.

"Nyicil has nothing to say." Revan said.

"Ga gotta take a shitty time, Van. Ntar immediately paid off. Already ah. How to talk here. Let's get out now. The show is almost started. Don't let you guys be embarrassed because it's too late because of nyicil" said Bayu smiling towards Revan.

They immediately walked to the room where Revan and Nisa's wedding reception was held.

Nisa was amazed by the decor of the room. Simple but very luxurious. All guests were dressed in luxurious clothes.

"Mas. Is this a fancy event?" nisa whispered.

"I don't know, Dek. It's all grandma's idea." Revan replied.

"Dear the money, Mas. It can be used for other purposes" said Nisa.

"Let's, Deck. This is a gift from Grandma to us. We enjoy it. And don't forget to always smile. You'll be prettier when you smile." said Revan.

Nisa also smiled while holding Revan's hand. They're walking towards the pelaminan.

"Well done, they. A really handsome guy. The girl is also very beautiful." said one of the invited guests.

"Yes, right. Kayak Princess with Prince. If only my future daughter-in-law were as pretty as that woman. It will be my blessing." said the other invited guest.

"What a mediocre one. Free if beautiful if not financed mah. It will also be ugly" said his friend.

"Yes too. Yeah how about it again. My son is not working. But every day his girlfriend continues to. Until I see it." said the guest.

"You don't have to look. Beres right? It's a hassle." said his friend.

"Easy-after. This is even on venting. See that the bride wants to walk in front of us." said another guest.

"duh. The closer you get, the better. I want to hold a little.

"That's lucky that's the girl. Could've got a Revan. A successful young entrepreneur. Another handsome." said one of the guests who is estimated to be 20 years old.

"Yes, beb. I want to be his wife too. The second wife is also nothing." said his friend.

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