Surviving in Marriage

PRETEND HAPPY

As the dawn of the Adhan reverberated, Arsyila awoke from her sleep. He got up from the couch, where he slept for a few days after getting married and then walked to the bathroom for ablution.

After ablution, Arsyila intends to awaken Raihan. But, when Arsyila approached her husband, Raihan suddenly just stretched his body and let out an indistinct voice from his mouth. It's like delirious.

"Killer.. You murderer.go away..." Raihan said still with his eyes closed, but his hands and body moved in all directions like driving away someone in front of him.

Seeing the incident, Arsyila immediately calmed her husband. She meant to wake her husband by touching him. However, fateful for Arsyila.. Raihan who was still in the dream even pushed strong Arsyila's body until the woman fell to the floor.

Arsyila grimaced in pain while holding the chest that was strongly rejected by her husband earlier, while Raihan who had stopped roaming now returned to sleep soundly.

***

"Hmmm... Bik Ani got a new recipe? Unlike usual, the taste of fried rice made by bibik this morning feels different. Delicious is wonderful.." Praise Raihan to Bik Ani, his housekeeper.

At that time they were all enjoying the breakfast that Bik Ani had served at the dinner table.

"Yes ne.. I planned to go on a diet, but since it was so good to eat, hehe" Raina chimed in with a laugh and then added another bowl of fried rice to her plate.

"Indeed right.. Like something's different.." Now Umi Zalika also commented after tasting a little fried rice.

Bik Ani who was washing dishes in the kitchen immediately rushed to the dining room after hearing the praise from her employer.

"I'm sorry, Mrs and Miss... It. anu..actually I didn't make breakfast this morning.." Reply Bik Ani was somewhat stammered.

"Then? Who's making that? You bought it?" Find Raina who is still chewing her fried rice.

"Bukaann's... Which makes... Not Arsyila.." Said Bik Ani while pointing at Arsyila who had just been silent while looking down.

"Apa..?" Raihan and Raina shouted almost simultaneously as if they did not believe Bik Ani's words just now.

"Yes, Monsieur and Miss.. In the morning Non Arsyila woke up and helped me in the kitchen. Actually I have banned non Arsyila, Non Arsyila just insist also want to make breakfast hee.." Say Bik Ani while grinning.

Prangg....

Raihan suddenly slammed his tablespoon into his own plate after hearing the narration from Bik Ani. With a cold face he stood up.

"Dispose of this food Bik Ani, I have breakfast at the office!" He said after that he left those in the dining room.

"Hhhmm.. I think I am full too. Throw away also have me yes Bik," said Raina then passed also from there.

Zalika and Bik Ani just fell silent to witness Raihan and Raina's behavior. Arsyila seemed sad.

"Patience to Arsyila.." Zalika said while holding Arsyila's hand. Arsyila just smiled faintly.

***

Before leaving Arsyila had tried to contact Raihan for permission, but her husband did not pick up the phone from her. Messages via Whatsappun only in the read only. Actually Arsyila will not leave before being given permission by Raihan. Because for him after marriage permission from the husband is something very important. However, after Umi Zalika convinced Arsyila that Raihan must allow himself to go then finally Arsyila also went out of the house.

Arriving at the place of study, friends of the Hereafter Arsyila welcomed his arrival with joy. They alternately greet and hug Arsyila while congratulating her on her marriage.

Arsyila greeted the congratulations of her friends with a bright and sparkling face, as if she was very happy with her marriage.

"Barakallahu lakuma Wa Jama'a baina kuma fii Khair... Congratulations Arsyila, may be a happy family, mawaddah wa rahmah.." Aisha prayed to Arsyila.

"Aami...Shukron, Aisha.." Arsyila replied with a big smile.

"Well, Sister Aisha when did Arsyila's sister neh?" Zahra asked while giving a teasing smile towards Aisyah.

"Yes, brother, Do not be long in front of the eyes who propose but still be taken" Timpal Nazwa chuckled.

"Not in the Nazwa wine deck, but again the process is just as italic. Marriage is a long process, not a year or two. So, you really have to find the right man to be a candidate for priest. Do not be sorry about it because of the wrong choice of the wrong man. That's.." Aisha said enthusiastically.

Arsyila who heard Aisha's words just now became a little jolted. The sentence from Aisyah seemed to insinuate herself who had been wrong in choosing a husband. In front of her friends she can pretend to be happy and boast of her husband who seems to be a good priest, but. before God? It is undeniable that Allah is All-Knowing of Everything What He is feeling right now.

"Arsyila, are you happy?" Maida, Arsyila's best friend since childhood. They are neighbors, childhood friends Arsyila until adulthood they choose the Hijrah path together as well.

"You mean?" Ask Arsyila while frowning. At that time Arsyila and Maida were sitting alone in the corner of the room, the others were busy with their respective activities.

"I can see from your eyes that you are not happy about your marriage" Maida said seriously.

Hearing Maida's sentence made Arsyila immediately turn her face forward.

"Maybe, you can hide your sadness and pretend to be happy in front of other friends. But. That doesn't apply to me, Arsy.." Maida again. Arsyila was silent.

"I've known you for a long time, ever since we were kids. So you can't hide anything from me. Come story. What was? What the hell is going on?" Maida's insistence on Arsyila who is still closing her mouth.

"Was... Your husband hurt you??" Guess Maida in a quiet voice right in Arsyila's ear. Arsyila just lowered her head, her face had already turned sad.

Maida shook her head while embracing her best friend.

"I'd guess... Though I have remembered you long before marrying a man who you do not know how his environment, his daily life.. you're too sure of your father's words that he's a sholeh man without you first checking how real he is.." Said Maida who was now starting to sound somewhat annoyed from her tone.

"No one needs to regret Maida anymore. It's all been happening. It's my choice and I'll stick with my choice.." Arsyila replied with a faint smile.

Seriate..