Taint

The Kabul Ijab

Mayra, a loyal friend who has always been there. For me, he is the best friend that is second to none. Now I hear that he was caught. Oh my God, why is there such a bad event ahead of my happy day.

"Austenance!" exclaimed Reza, who then made me realize from daydreams.

"I, i___" I failed to continue the sentence, because tears suddenly spilled without excuse.

"Don't worry too much, I'm with him. Believe me, he must be fine" Reza said.

"Mayra's my best friend, Za. I can't bear it if he's arrested, he's forced to do that." I wiped a tear with the end of the blanket.

"I knew. Help pray yes, hopefully this case can be resolved well, without burdensome Mayra," said Reza.

"That's for sure, Za. But, now and then I can't come there. Please apologize to her, and .. please take care of her," I said with tears in my eyes.

"Yes" replied Reza, slowly and briefly.

Then, silence for a while. Reza and I were both silent. I got back to daydreaming, and Reza, I don't know what she's doing across the street.

"Kirana," called Reza in the third minute.

"Yes." Yeah." I answered while getting out of bed.

"Congratulations, I'm happy with your marriage. Sorry, I can't come, but .. my prayers are always with you. May you be happy, Kirana."

Reza said slowly and restrained. From there I could guess that his heart was slightly torn apart. I took a deep breath and prayed in my heart. May Reza open her heart to another love, for I want her to be happy.

"thank you. I hope the same. May you be happy and have a more beautiful love" I said.

"I will try" Reza said. An answer that made me smile.

Shortly after, Reza ended the conversation. However, I did not close my eyes, instead sitting leaning against the window of the room.

Slowly, I opened the curtains and looked at the starry night sky. I remember a little bit of time when Mayra helped me get out of the house. At that moment I began to know, about his difficulties and about his forbidden work.

"Oh Allah, make it easy for Mayra. Refresh his heart and strengthen his mind. I hope he's okay" I whispered in the wind.

In the next second, I restarted my phone and I called Darren. However, up to five calls he did not give an answer. Maybe he's sleeping. Then I typed a message for him.

[Reza just called me, she said Mayra was caught and is now at the police station. Sis, we'll visit him later, yeah. I'm worried]

I closed the curtains again, after sending a message. Then I went to the bed and lay down beside Dara. I looked at her cute face sleeping in lena. Very peaceful.

"I'm sorry Mother couldn't bring your real father into our lives. But, tomorrow there's another father coming, son. He is a wonderful man who will love and care for us. May her presence bring happiness to you, Dara." I hugged her little body and kissed her forehead long enough.

By holding Dara still, I began to close my eyes. Trying to explore the nature of the lena while resting the body.

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The smell of jasmine wafted around, mingling with the scented mekap that was applied on my face. The hour hand showed at 09:00 a.m. That means, Ijab kabulku stay half an hour.

The white kebaya and bright chocolate bars were already attached to my body. Now, MUA just put on makeup and put on a veil. I don't talk much, just keep quiet while thinking about Mayra's fate. How will his future be? I still wouldn't want him in jail. I know he's in trouble and forced circumstances. But now, what can I do?

"Mbak Kirana, please reflect. If anything goes wrong, let me fix it."

MUA's words blew off the musings and forced me to switch to looking at her. Then I turned and looked at the reflection in the mirror. I was stunned for a moment, I couldn't believe it was me.

In a white kebaya dress decorated with beads, my posture looks more perfect. Plus the face polish is like a Barbie doll, also a long veil that dangles until it touches the feet. I'm the beautiful girl who is very charming.

"How, Ma'am?" tanyakanya.

"Perfect" I murmured quietly.

"Thank God then. Now, just his last touch." MUA put a crown and jasmine ornaments on top of my head.

I'm more and more amazed, it feels like today to be a very, very special queen. I am unceasingly grateful for the grace God has given me.

"Kira! What's it yet?" asked Fatimah from outside the room.

"Already, Mother," I said.

"Then let's get out, Darren and his family have come."

"Yes, Mother." I answered while taking out high hells on the shelf, in the corner of the room.

Then, me and MUA went out of the room. Before closing the door, I stared at the jasmine flowers and rose petals that adorned the room. Unasked, my cheeks began to blush. Soon my sister and I will be husband and wife, and we will sleep in one bed. Ahh, there are feelings of harrum and shame that just burst out.

Arriving outside the room, I was immediately greeted by Mother and Miss Fatimah. They hugged me tightly while congratulating me. I am getting more moved by it. After that, we stepped together towards the living room. There was already Kak Darren and his family, they talked with Mas Bayu and Mas Denis.

Of the many people present, my gaze was only on one person who bore the status of a future husband. In a white shirt and a black suit, as well as a hunchback that adorns the head, he looks handsome and dignified. Truly grace could stand beside him.

"Beautiful" murmured Brother Darren after I arrived before him.

"Thank you." I answered while looking down. Facing eyes for a long time, presenting an immeasurable shame.

"really pretty. I'm so grateful Darren could marry you, son," said Mama Renata, who then made me look down.

"I'm the luckier one, Ma," I murmured softly.

"Is that a confession that I'm special?" ask Brother Darren.

I glanced at Brother Darren who easily threw out the temptation. He did not feel guilty, just smiled while raising both eyebrows. I did not answer, but inwardly grumbled and cursed at his very unfunny joke.

As we were talking, suddenly a guest came. A tall man who once occupied the heart space, Rafael Daniel Vernandez.

"Good day, I deliberately came early to see his kabul ijab" Daniel said.

Although the one who was called was his family, Kak Darren, but his eyes were fixed on me. Whether sad or happy, I can't guess his feelings at all.

"Kirana."

I gasped as Daniel called my name and walked towards me. What's he gonna do?

Seriate...

All brothers, sorry yes, this novel is getting longer. Right now I'm working on a script that will go up in print, so the continuation of this novel is a little neglected. But ... That's not long anyway, the script will run next week. So, after that I can go up to normal again like I used to. May you be faithful to wait. Again, sorry and thank you very much (for your support)

Oh yeah, the novel is going up in print, I'm up also in this app. If any of you are interested, please check my profile. New novel with the title ELEGI CINTA AYNARA.

The forbidden love story between Aynara Faradella and Andra Dirgantara.