
The warmth that Akemi's family gives, makes Shella feel much more valuable. The warmth was never felt. However, now it is achieved in an instant. Maybe this is what is called patience bears sweet fruit when we do not repay evil.
The love of a Mother and Father that Shella has long dreamed of, is now felt in a warm and loving embrace through Mama Alea and Papa Javier. That love penetrates into the soul. God is so good to him that patience bears sweet fruit.
Shella always believed, if what we sow, then that's what we will pick. Shella had been spreading kindness all this time, now she was beginning to reap the rewards. There are no words that can represent the feelings of a current Shella Yolanda. Even thousands of thanks to Mama Alea and Papa Javier will never end. The two middle-aged parents spread their arms to accept and embrace Shella unconditionally. Even the extended family of the two did not mind the life of Shella in the past. How the story of the woman when accidentally entrusted by one of her relatives in the Orphanage, they all accept it. No one can choose to be born from any family, including Shella. The woman had a fate as unlucky as any other woman. However, it is not a bad luck or disgrace that must be avoided or covered up. Except embrace each other. Love one another and spread love, that's family.
"Shella, are you ready, son?" Ask Mama Alea in the midst of preparing for Akemi and Shella's wedding. Finally two people who love each other but do not reveal the feeling of being married also. The two tied the promise in front of the witnesses.
Shella who has no parents or relatives, must be represented by the ruler and the Mother of the House where Shella was raised. Shella let out tears when the time she never expected had come. During his life, this day only existed in Shella's imagination, not daring to dream even once.
"It's Ma" Shella replied finally after a while. The woman was wearing a white kebaya, which Mama Alea used to use. That woman looks so beautiful and charming.
The whole family had gathered to watch Ijab Qobul between Akemi and Shella. Mother Dina, Father Alex, Mami Ayu, and Papi Andre were also present at the sacred event.
Shella walked gracefully and was guided by Mama Alea. All the eyes that saw the woman were amazed at her, not least Akemi. The man's eyes did not blink at all when his eyes focused on the beautiful face of his future wife. The charm of that woman seemed invincible.
Now comes the waiting time, where Akemi will pledge the sacred promise of marriage. Shella sat by her side, both of them looking at each other. Both heartbeats are racing unbecoming.
"I accepted her marriage and marriage, Shella Yolanda bint Mahmud with a dowry a set of prayer tools and a diamond ring in cash." With a single breath Akemi uttered that sacred sentence, so be Shella as her rightful wife.
"How's witness?" Ask penghulu.
"Well..." All the witnesses shouted out the legitimate word.
"Alhamdulillah..." Everyone at the venue expressed Hamdalah as gratitude for the smooth process of marriage between Akemi and Shella.
The two brides smiled happily, but awkwardly as well. How not, not yet anything Akemi has begun to hallucinate how she sleeps later tonight. Is he going to bed with Shella? or just sleep apart as said before while still a stranger? I don't know, obviously the man's heart has started to dag, dig, dug, ser. 😄
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The wedding party went well and solemnly. All the guests congratulate the marriage of two people who love each other, but do not reveal the taste of each other.
"Well, you finally got married to that woman. I didn't expect, if your movements were faster than I expected," Delon said on the sidelines of the wedding. The handsome man wore a black suit and combined with a white bow tie, adding to the impression of good looks of the tall man.
"I'm not like you who take too long to delay time" Akemi sneered confidently.
"That's because you don't support me" said Delon.
"Based on a shitty man, the mentang-umbang has been sold, so his arrogant begs for mercy!" Delon murmured, but it could still be heard by Akemi.
"Did you say that?" Ask Akemi coldly.
"Hehe, I didn't say anything. Come on, enjoy your show. I want to eat first" Delon said trying to avoid the possibility of a debate that will occur between him and Akemi.
Among the guests, Mami Ayu and Papi Andre were drinking water in the same place as Mother Dina and Father Alex. The two pairs of husband and wife looked very familiar. The fourth familiarity never subsided before.
Before long Delon approached the four to gather together.
"So, when will Delon catch up with Akemi?" Alex's father asked, and Delon coughed successfully.
"Huk, uhuk, uhuk." Just joined, Delon must be presented with questions that are not liked.
"Hey, why are you coughing, son? did Om's question bother you so much?" Temptation Father Alex. The bespectacled middle-aged man deliberately teases Delon, because he knows very well how the son of his best friend likes Naomi who is the daughter of Papa Javier and Mama Alea.
"Delon excuse me first" said Delon trying to avoid the topic that made his heart so weakened. He does not want to discuss marriage, because it is always rejected by the girl of his heart.
"Look at your son Ndre, he's very shy about discussing marriage" Alex's father said.
"That's how he is" replied Papi Andre.
"Why don't you just apply for Naomi for Delon?" Ask Alex's father, and make Mami Ayu and Mother Dina surprised simultaneously.
"I don't want to decide the future of my son Lex, if he wants to get married, then he will make his own choice" explained Papi Andre.
"Don't you know Delon likes Naomi?" Ask Alex next.
"I know, but I don't want to force Naomi to love my son. Allow time to bring them closer. Naomi may not be aware of her feelings at this time, but one day she will be able to see how much Delon loves her." That wise sentence touched the heart of Mami Ayu. How can a playboy like Andre once, now turned into a wise adult man. Perhaps this is what is said, humans mature as they age.
Love cannot be forced, he will make his own choices and ways. Love never wrongly determines its direction when the ego is lowered, and reason runs. Love is too pure to be misunderstood. Most people force the will to achieve something and in the name of love, but it turns out that it is just ambition.
Delon loved Naomi a long time ago, but she never forced her will on her. He even waited for years. If the man can wait for a long time, then why can't he wait for a time that won't be long? maybe someday the time will give him a chance, so Naomi realizes how much love the man has for her.
To be continued.