The Complicated Love Story
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Zain had arrived at the place of the agreement with Merisa and Rendi. Zain's eyes looked for the figure of a pink hijab-wearing woman who had been told Merisa before leaving. He also saw Merisa with Rendi, then approached them.
As Zain was about to approach them, Rendi said something.
"Meris.do you know, I liked you 2 years ago, when we were betrothed and met by our parents. Actually what I like is you, I canceled the match because I did not want to force you to marry because I had to. But all this time I tried to forget you, but again I can not and do not want you to be owned by others" said Rendi was not aware of the arrival of Zain.
Merisa who was just looking down and holding her head directly looked at Rendi.
"But.... Huh Zain?" Merisa's word was immediately cut off seeing Zain had arrived.
Rendi turned her head to look at the figure called Zain, she was surprised to see him.
"Zain?" Ask Randy surprised.
"Rendi? you're Didi's Rendi, right?" Zain did not believe it.
"Yes I Didi your Junior High School (First Secondary School) friend" replied Rendi.
Zain sat facing Rendi, then beside her was Merisa.
Rendi a friend or at the same time a friend of Zain during junior high school first. Zain called him Didi.
"Didi so you were once betrothed to Merisa?" Ask Zain.
"Yes, why?" Ask Randy confused.
Hearing Rendi's question, Merisa immediately answered it without waiting for a response from Zain.
"You want to know, this person beside me is someone I like and love.." The word Merisa made Rendi surprised.
"What's? so Zain is the one?" Ask Rendi.
"Yes, so please Rendi, cancel that proposal.." Reply to Merisa by pleading.
"I'm sorry I have to say this, but I am with Merisa like each other. So I hope you understand what is happening right now" Zain said in a polite tone.
"Sorry Zain, I can't accept this, I've loved it since we were betrothed. But even though the matchmaking was void due to the decision of the two of us, I agreed to cancel it because I did not want Merisa forced to marry. I've given 2 years to get someone he likes, but Merisa hasn't got it yet. So I don't want to give him another chance, it's been a long time since I gave him a chance" Rendi said disapprovingly.
"You can't be so selfish, I can't marry you. You'll make me a bad person if you force me like this. And one more thing I can not love you.remember that" said Merisa asserted.
"Is your attitude right? you can't force someone to marry you" Zain said.
"I can't cancel this marriage, I've proposed to you and your Abi has also accepted the proposal, so I don't want to cancel the proposal" said Rendi has been unanimous with her decision.
"Rendi, you're really very selfish. You don't have a heart" said Merisa in a sad tone.
"I'm not selfish Merisa, this is the will of both our parents. And especially Alm. Umm don't you remember why Ummu died?" Ask Rendi.
"Why are you talking about the past, it's fate, neither you nor I can change it" said Merisa
'Why is his attitude like this? He has changed a lot, Zain said in his heart.
"Didi...Mate, Sustenance and Death only God knows, we must not blame others for the destiny that has happened" Zain reminded.
"Already Zain, I will stick to my decision. I will still marry Merisa" Rendi said firmly.
"If you were like this, I would really just walk away from the house and the wedding you dreamed of would never happen" Merisa said in an annoyed tone.
"Astagfirullah, Istighfar Merisa.patiently there must be a way ok.." Zain said convincingly.
"I'll stick with my decision and Merisa I won't let you belong to another man" said Rendi immediately left with a quip of Zain.
"You have really changed Didi, you are not the Didi I used to know" Zain said but Rendi ignored him.
"We have to how is Zain? I don't want to marry Rendi" said Merisa sadly.
"I'll see your brother in person tomorrow. I'll come with my parents, wait for me. May all be in accordance with our plan" said Zain with convincing Merisa.
"Alright, I will wait for you. Hopefully my brother will listen to our explanation" said Merisa trying hard.
"Would you like to eat?" Zain asked to switch the conversation.
"Yes I want to" answered Merisa.
They ate together and went home.
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Zain was pondering in the house while sitting on the stairs with a glass of warm chocolate in his hand. Zanah and Fikry saw Zain pondering and approached him.
"Om Zain why the hell, not usually om like this what's the matter?" Ask Zanah curiously.
"What do you think?" Fikry asked also.
"You guys are so cool, I'm so upset" Zain said with a drink of warm chocolate.
"If you think of Merisa's sister?" Ask Fikry.
"You're always right." Zain answered with a smile.
"What happened to Merisa's sister?" Ask Zanah curiously.
'Did I just tell them? They were kids who knew how I felt. Hufft' Zain said in his heart.
"What the hell is om?" Fikry asked impatiently.
"I want to marry Merisa's sister but...." Answer Zain.
"But why?" Ask Zanah curiously.
"Some one preceded me. Sis Merisa has already proposed" replied Zain with a sad tone.
"Well.o.m over time Lamar kak Merisa will be stabbed first. It's sick.." Fikry said in an annoyed tone.
"Otherwise, marry your own friend. Hufft'" Zanah added.
"Your boil is still a leak, you don't know what is it" said Zain.
"Repilement?.." Ask Zanah and Fikry simultaneously.
"Little hufft'..." Answer Zain in a soft tone.
"Om Zain is really weird.." Fikry said with a joke.
"Any?" Ask Zain.
"Yes weird.. " Answer Fikry.
"You're a freak" said Zain not to lose.
"That's weird, I want to hear again what about Brother Merisa?" Ask Zanah impatiently.
"Yes that is, I will fight for my love.doain yes, tomorrow I want to go to the house of sister Merisa to express my feelings to her Abinya" said Zain with a smile.
"I hope that Zain and Merisa's brother can get married. Sis Merisa will be our Aunt sister Fikry yeah..." Said Zanah enthusiastically.
"Aamiin. hopefully kaka' ups Zanah hehe.." Fikry said with laughter.
"Thank you, my children.." Zain said with a hug.
Neither Zain could sleep, they were still thinking about the marriage. They're so nervous not because of it.
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"To be continued"
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