The Chosen Heart

Episode 116's

''Nduk, kok dereng Till-till. Ijab Qobul's show Ba'da Magrib."

Kyai Jauhari called Zahra who was now on her way home. He was anxious, because his daughter had not yet come. His marriage will soon begin. What happens if the bride has not arrived yet.

''Chickens. Zahra manut kaleh Abah's. Zahra also resigned .Mboten nopo-nopo seumpami wedding contract mboten wonten Zahra."

''But nduk?Do you want to know who your future husband is?''

''Insya Alloh Zahra received him lillahitaala.Bah pardon worry, Zahra also iklhas.''

Zahra said the word sincerely many times. Help Kyai Jauhari worry. Whether his decision to marry her his only daughter was correct or now he was exalting his ego.

But in little heart kyai Jauhari in very sure. If a man chooses it later will be able to guide his daughter can be a good husband and partner for the world and the hereafter later.

''Sampean teapot Endi?''

Kyai Jauhari asked Zahra's position again. Now with firmness. It was possible that her daughter was avoiding her fate and did not want this marriage.

There was heavy breathing from Zahra. He was looking behind the glass of the car that was going slowly.

He wanted to run, but he couldn't. Her parents are her only parents now. He was asking for something from her, something that would change his life.

All this time, Abah never asked for anything. Always giving her whatever she wants. Even when he asked for permission to continue his studies at UCL. Studied in a foreign country, which rarely from his family did. But with pride Abah agreed. Without even asking, let alone doubting his wishes.

''I'm the only one talking to uncle.''

Hanif reached out his hand, asking for Zahra's phone which was still connected to Kyai Jauhari.

Zahra.

"Change, can I talk to him for a minute.'' Ask someone, a man's voice. Zahra was stunned, she seemed to recognize the voice. And why, suddenly his heart trembled after hearing the voice of the man. Who is she, is she her future husband?

There was friction from the phone, probably because it moved from the hand of the owner.

''Assalamualaik...''

Deg. Now the voice is so clear. He remembered that voice. The voice she missed too. But why him?

Are you not satisfied with the heart-wrenching reality. He's getting married, too, no, but why is he talking to her now.

His heart was so deep. And now, he had to be hit many more times.

''Waalaikumsalam, Mas Surya...''

Zahra mentioned the name of the person behind the phone.

There was laughter from across the street, it could be imagined. If Surya was smiling, because Zahra could immediately recognize his voice.

''Where are you? Still long?'' Surya asked calmly.

''I ''I _

Zahra looked straight at the street they were passing by. Find out where he is at the moment.

''I've reached the city border,''

Zahra answered immediately.

No one's making a sound. Both are silent, but the network still connects to their two mobile numbers .

''Oh. Yes, congratulations to Surya. I heard the news, if Mas Surya will get married too.''

Zahra ventured, perhaps only this time would she be able to congratulate the man. He, not sure if later when face to face with him will be able to say it.

Never mind saying, maybe to meet again, he is not able and does not want anymore. Zahra wanted to bury deeply her love for the man. Just like he did to his sister.

''Hehehe. Thank you, but it seems like my bride does not want me.''

''Why ''Why?'' Zahra's worried. Imagine if Surya is currently sad. He was injured again by the woman, for the second time.

''Because until now he has not come either . Maybe I don't deserve her, maybe she doesn't want this wedding either."

''Who is he who can do that to you. I'll talk to him,''

''Are you really going to talk to him?''

Zahra silence. Where could it possibly be. Stupidly he was walking towards the abyss itself.

But love is not like that. He will always bring pain in his story. And the fate of his love story, now being tested by God.

Maybe Alloh wants to know how much he loves his servant.Maybe he wants to know, after being hurt many times, he still wants to love or turn to hate.

''Who is that woman?'' Ask Zahra flat.

''She, who I am calling right now.'' Answer Surya.

Deg

''You mean Mas? Are you also on another phone call?'' Zahra asked convincingly.

''No. ''No. I'm calling you one.Nothing else."

''What_what do you mean, that woman is me?'' Ask Zahra.

His chest started to rumble. Eagerly wanted to immediately hear the answer from the man who was now making his life jumbled.

''Yes. Will you marry me?'' Surya said softly, loud and also challenging.

Zahra silence. He did not budge, his heart was shabby for a moment. Still can't believe what he just heard.

''What's up?'' Ask Hanif. He was anxious when he saw Zahwa dumbstruck. He took the phone from Zahwa's hand. I want to know what is going on with him.

''Assalamualaikum, I'm Hanif. Uncle?What was? Is there a problem?'' Hanif asked, he began to wonder

''Waalaikumsalam....I'm Surya, is Zahra okay?''

''He is fine now, but why? what's wrong he didn't react to anything. I'm confused how? And you, why are you using uncle's number?"

''Huh. Ask Zahra? She wants to accept me as her husband. If not, I'll tell Abah yai. To cancel this wedding."

There was a disappointed tone from Surya's voice. Again, he will fail to marry a good woman and her choice.

''Drun, speeding!" Hanif shouted directly.

Badrun directly tancap gas.She drives a car quickly. Preceding another vehicle that he had just let him overtake.

''15 minutes. We arrived, wait for us to come.'' Hanif exclaimed, he gave that answer to Surya.

''Drun, increase speed.''

''Ready Gus!''

It seems not only Hanif who is the same, Badru the driver Abah yai. He is like a wild racer, he does not care what vehicles are in front of him. He's overtaking everyone.

The speed of the car has doubled from the beginning of the journey. The car was running like the wind.

''Drun..Don't speed up .You're taking half my life as well right now.'' Surya said to Badrun.

And heard by all the passengers in the car.

''Every commander do it. I guarantee half your life is safe and secure to the destination.'' Badrun replied firmly.

Of all the jokes, there are those who are blushing in shame. Not wanting to show his face to those around him. He just stared out the window. And enjoy the rhythm of his heartbeat.