THE BEST BROTHERS

S4 Chapter 88 "Thank You, Abah" The Best Brother

“Habibi,” call Ainun who is still in Habibi's arms.

“Iya, Ainun,” Habibi replied.

“Take me to ummi's grave, yes?” Ainun Pinta.

“Iya, tomorrow I'll take you. All of us go look around the wedding dress for you,” said Habibi.

“At mom's boutique?” ask Ainun.

“Where do you want it? I obey you, want to be in the mother or in Nuri's friend,” replied Habibi.

“Mother has actually prepared a dress for me, and I don't know what the dress looks like.” Ainun said.

“Ya already, to your boutique alone, you're okay, right?” ask Habibi.

Ainun just nodded his head. How else, Ainun is not happy with her mother if she looks for other dresses in other boutiques. Moreover, her mother had already prepared a dress for her.

Ainun was still resting his head on Habibi's chest. He felt a different kind of comfort, compared to Dio. Habibi gently rubbed Ainun's head. He loved Ainun more than anything. Habibi was always afraid that his marriage would fail again. Therefore, he wanted to quickly marry Ainun.

“I love him, I beg, O God, I am one with this woman in my arms. I really want to make her happy. Want to be a perfect priest for him, even though perfection is only yours. No more failed marriages in my life, enough with that woman alone, who really ruined my life, ” Habibi murmured.

There was no feeling of clear liquid falling on Habibi's cheek. He wiped it because he did not want Ainun to know that he was crying. However, he could not stop her crying. Crying happily, as the woman he loved accepted his proposal and was willing to marry him in the near future.

Ainun felt his hand hit by the water droplets. He raised his head up to see Habibi. Ainun let go of his embrace and rubbed Habibi's already wet cheeks from her tears.

“Kok you cry? Why?” ask Ainun.

“I'm happy, I'm happy to be married to you. Don't ever leave me, Ainun.” Habibi hugged Ainun again and tightened his arms.

“Do not cry, the handsome will disappear,” Ainun said as he rubbed Habibi's back.

“Tuh, right..” said Habibi in a hoarse voice.

“See me.” Ainun took off Habibi's arms and held Habibi's cheeks. He looked at Habibi with a stern look.

“Never be afraid, I will not leave you, it is precisely I who should be afraid, afraid you are disappointed with me, then you leave me,” Ainun said.

“Don't say that.”

“Ya already do not cry. Like your little boy. The handsome is gone.” Ainun wiped Habibi's tears and kissed her cheek.

For what reason, Habibi felt he found a new life. He promised himself and Ainun to never hurt or leave Ainun.

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Two weeks seemed to pass so quickly. Tonight, Arsyad's residence has been arranged grand for the wedding of Najwa and Akmal tomorrow morning. Everyone is busy with their own activities.

Najwa from yesterday was rarely out of the room. He's out of his room if there's anything he wants to take. After the Siraman ceremony, which was held this afternoon, Najwa preferred to spend time in the room by exchanging news with Akmal.

Najwa's bed was full of luggage from Akmal. Just now, the male guest came home, after the ceremony was held. Najwa made his bed again, as it was full of boxes from Akmal.

She saw the wedding dress that was still attached to the mannequin. A very beautiful dress, of course, the dress was made by her mother. And, thankfully Habibi also liked the model.

(P.O.V NAV)

I'm getting married tomorrow. I will belong entirely to Habibi. I can't be happy, but I have to be a wife. Yes, tomorrow morning I will be the wife of a Doctor named Rafqi Akmal Habibi.

I did not expect, the accidental meeting, made us get to know more closely. Habibi is a wingless angel to me. He was so kind, he said always softly. I am lucky to be his wife. I'm the one who's dirty, I'm the one who's broken, it always feels inappropriate to be with Habibi.

However, Habibi always gave me advice. He keeps helping me to get rid of my trauma and fear. I am just a weak woman. Weak to remember a painful memory. Yeah, memories with Dio. My old sweetheart, who was also my cousin's sister.

Love does not use logic until I am blind to everything. I was lucky to meet a man as good as Habibi, so I could always laugh and feel I was worthy of having another man.

Habibi can't wait to marry me. I know, he's in Budapest leaving his job, so he wants to marry me as soon as possible. I can't resist it, because I do love Habibi. I loved her, so much so that I always believed what Habibi said.

I know he's had a past with women before me. But, I don't care about that. If it doesn't interfere in our lives, why would I discuss Habibi's past. Except, Habibi's past is interfering with my path to happiness with Habibi. If it doesn't bother me, I don't mind it. Let Habibi's past be his and stored in a proper place.

Because, the one I want. I want to live with Habibi to achieve a future together. Building a household with Habibi, someone who is able to make me understand what love really means.

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(P.O.V HABIBI)

Tomorrow my new life will begin. I'm going to marry Ainun. The woman who has managed to shift my world. The woman who made me feel love again, and opened my heart again. The woman who made me realize that there are still many out there who have a past because of love.

Ainun, the woman I met in front of Opa's mini market. Mini market in front of papah-owned hospital. Opa set up a mini market in front of the hospital. The meeting was not intentional but really unique. Since that meeting, I can't forget Ainun. And I always hoped to be reunited with him.

God's plan was beautiful, we were rediscovered, with wounds in Ainun. I didn't expect, a woman as weak as gentle she could do such a stupid thing out of love. Love blinds everything.

Like I was with that woman. I would spend my time for him. Spending all my time and material just to make her happy. A fancy apartment I gave it to her. Until he wants to get married quickly, I obey him. After the wedding day we counted the days. He decided to pursue his ideals, continuing his education in the Netherlands.

He and his parents gave me back everything I gave them. The invitations that have been distributed to opa, papah, and mama co-workers, as well as my friends are all in vain. The building, the cathring, and the tickets for the honeymoon all failed. Papah, mamah, and opa had to bear the shame of all his comrades who had received the invitation. I am the same. My world collapsed at that time. I was down, I had no passion for life, until I realized, my mother was sickly also because of this problem.

I got up, because I had to be a booster at that time. Finally with that downturn, I was able to achieve my dream of becoming a Pediatrician. Right after I graduated. God called mamah. I closed all the wounds. I won't remember that anymore. Within two years, I could forget that woman. After that, I promise, I will forget him forever. After yesterday I saw her dress in Opa's closet, I told the waiter to burn it.

Ainun was a woman like Mamah. She was very meek in her words, she was also a strong and steadfast female figure. This is Ainun, the woman I will marry tomorrow.

I know, he's still traumatized and afraid of his past. I'll try to help him forget all that. I will be a husband who will always care for and love him, just like I love Ainun.

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Arsyad sat on the edge of the bed, watching his wife remove her makeup. Because Annisa was exhausted in makeup to perform the ceremony of Najwa flush, and welcome guests from the Akmal family. Arsyad still remembers the good times with his little daughter. Yes, he remembered the good times with Najwa.

Arsyad did not expect, his little daughter first, now has become a beautiful woman, and tomorrow will be in the wife of a doctor. The prayer that Arshad offered to the owner of all, was finally fulfilled. He had found a man who was absolutely perfect for his daughter.

“How can I not sleep?” ask Annisa.

“It could not sleep yet, Mother,” replied Arsyad.

“It doesn't feel like Najwa is getting married. I think I just grabbed him yesterday. And, now he's getting married,” said Arsyad.

“May Akmal really be a good priest for Najwa,” Annisa said.

“Aamiin... Abah believes he will love Najwa with sincerity, just as he loves Najwa.”

“That's for sure, Abah. Yes already, abah break.”

Arsyad is actually still a little heavy to take off Najwa. But he keeps thinking well, so that tomorrow everything goes well.

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The day that the Alfarizi family was waiting for finally came as well. Especially for Najwa and Akmal. Today, is the day that Akmal will say his sacred promise before the brother of his future wife and the ruler and the witnesses.

This morning, all the families and invited guests who to watch ijab qobul have gathered in the living room which is made a special room for ijab qobul. Najwa already looks beautiful with a white dress, and a decoration on his head.

“Kakak Raffi and Arkan embrace Najwa.

“Be a devout wife with husband. Be happy, for you deserve to be happy, brother. My prayers are always with you,” said Raffi.

“Kak, congratulations, may Najwa be happy,” Arkan said.

Dio sees Raffi and Arkan embracing Najwa. He just stood in the doorway watching their novelty. Dio wasn't happy if he joined. He knew that Najwa had not been willing to come face to face with him for long. And, since yesterday he was here, Najwa always avoided himself.Dio finally decided to leave from the front of Najwa's room.

“Dio, why go. You don't want to congratulate your brother or what?” ask Najwa.

“Ah... I'm just afraid to bother you guys,” he said.

“Come Dio,” said Raffi.

Dio went into Najwa's room, he sat beside Arkan, without seeing Najwa, he said something to Najwa.

“Kak, happy new life. After Akmal finished saying the ijab qobul later, and all the witnesses said it was legitimate, the elder brother was his. Be an obedient wife to the husband, it is time for Najwa to be happy. Pardon Dio, who always makes brother in haunti with mistakes. Forget what happened. Brother should be happy,” said Dio.

“Thank you, Dio,” said Najwa.

“Yes already, Akmal has come, sister is out. Raffi, Arkan, take Kak Najwa out, there is a mother and Abah opa in front of the room,” said Dio.

Najwa runs away from his room, and walks by Arkan and Raffi. He was welcomed by Rico.

“Opa's granddaughter is so beautiful, you'll be a wife, son. Obey your husband, because your husband is your paradise,” Rico said.

“Iya opa,” replied Najerwa.

Rico took Najwa next to Arsyad. Nervousness completely overcame Najwa and Akmal at this time. Najwa is in front of Akmal.

“Please the bride, if there will be something conveyed to her father before we start ijab qobul,” said the penghulu who was beside Arsyad.

Najwa took the microphone, she set her breath before saying something to her brother. Yes, in terms of it, saying goodbye when going to carry out ijab qobul.

Bismilbornrahmanirrahim's.

Abah, Najwa pamit as abah's daughter. Now the time had come for Najwa to be his wife.

Abah, in the end, life required Najwa to know another best man besides abah. That man would then take the place of all your duties and responsibilities to guide Najwa to the world and the Hereafter. That man will be the husband of Najwa, and he is the second man I will love after you, Abah.

And, that time seemed like it could no longer be postponed. Today finally came, too, the day that Najwa had to meet abah for the blessing of the future and a new life. The day that Najwa hoped that he would be like a brother who cared for and loved Najwa sincerely, selflessly.

Abah, your task is almost done. Now it's time for me to come for my blessing to be a bride. The time that I thought was so fast passing made me realize that soon my task is almost done. The task of raising and guiding Najwa will soon change with your day that will no longer have a burden because of me. Yes, now the time has come. The time when Najwa had to come for a blessing to live in a new world, with my family. Najwa realized, Najwa's steps would not be this light to go if not for the blessing given to me.

Abah don't worry, I always bring that man in prayer so he can be like you. Love and take care of Najwa sincerely. If to this day you are still worried about the man who will be the companion of Najwa, then you no longer need to feel it. Because, the man I always brought in prayer so that he could be like brother, love and care for Najwa sincerely.

Although Najwa always brought him in prayer, but his brother remained the champion. It was Abah who was still always first in prayer and all the good wishes that Najwa said. Najwa always hoped that after this, there would be no sense of change between us. Najwa will never be able to exchange the love you have given for anything else.

Thank you will not be enough to repay all that you have given to Najwa. Believe me, there is more to it in my heart. From Najwa is still in the ummi womb and until now, there are many things that you have given to Najwa. Therefore, Najwa was well aware that thank you will never be enough to repay all that you have given me. Even so, believe me if there is something much more than a word of thanks in my heart. It's just that I can't express it, I can only thank you for everything and everything.

Although there are finally other men that Najwa loves, but believe me if you are really love for me. Najwa had to admit that there was finally another man whom Najwa loved other than abah. But, Najwa assured, if the taste that Najwa had for him would not be greater than the taste that Najwa created for you. Therefore, believe me if abah is really love for Najwa. Abah is the first love in the story and life of Najwa. My first love can't be replaced by anything.

Abah, sorry for everything that Najwa couldn't make for me. I'm sorry if this time I have to say goodbye when we meet. Abah, Najwa. Pamit and ask for your blessing for me to build a new family.

It seems there are still many things that Najwa cannot realize for abah. That way, from the heart that Najwa has an apology. Forgive Najwa, because Najwa has not been able to make you happy. Again, sorry if in this meeting there is a word of saying goodbye that I have to say out loud between us.

Najwa, Abah. Najwa said goodbye to then start and build a new life with him. Najwa asked for his blessing and asked from the most basic heart that you would marry Najwa to him. Yes, with Akmal, the man who asked me to be in front of you a while ago. And, this is the time, this day has come. The day on which Akmal will answer gallantly ‘I received his marriage’ in the hand of abah. The day you delivered me to the gate of true life. Thank you, Abah.

Najwa said his farewell with tears. All the guests and witnesses and family were carried away by the atmosphere when Najwa said his saying goodbye to being a wife.

“One message, be devoted to your husband, I sincerely release you to Akmal. He is a good man, and I believe in caring for you, loving you, and loving you sincerely,” said Arsyad.

“Iya abah,” says Najwa.

“How, can it be carried out now ijab qobulnya?” ask penghulu.

“Iya, sir,” replied Arsyad.

Akmal shook Arsyad's hand. Arsayd uttered the qobul ijab, and Akmal loudly, smoothly and firmly answered him.

“How are the witnesses?” ask Penghulu.

“SAH.” All witnesses spoke the word lawfully.

Today, Najwa and Akmal legitimately pawn husband and wife. Najwa sat down beside Akmal. Akmal pinned the wedding ring on Najwa's ring finger and kissed her forehead. Instead, Najwa pinned the wedding ring on Akmal's ring finger and kissed Akmal's hand.

“Thank you, Ainuu. I love you,” Habibi said.

“I love you too.” In front of the ruler, Habibi kissed Ainun's forehead and lips with a flash.

Everyone was happy to see Najwa married a man as good as Akmal. This became a priceless happiness for Arsyad and all his family.