The Forced Marriage

Hope Sofia

Dara looked at Vishnu astonished, who was even more astonished where Sofia went with Rivai.

"Aa.. has it been a while? Keep coming here means to see Sofia, right?"

"No, I want to see you."

"Sofia, when they left, did they make a pact?"

"Let's go....!"

Dara's intention to bring Sofia closer to Vishnu even failed miserably, is it like Sofia is no longer interested in Vishnu.

Two weeks later, it was time for Sofia to come home. This time Sofia returned home by bus, because the road trip is longer and fun while enjoying the scenery from a short distance. Dara can't prevent Sofia's wishes.

"So it's true that you don't like A Vishnu anymore? Don't you know you're the same as Vai?" press Dara on the sidelines ahead of Sofia's departure. "No Yuk, Sofi and Kak Vai are just friends. Now Sofia wants to focus on the same trial that will soon arrive. Pray for Sofi ya Yuk, and sorry Sofi can not accompany Ayuk any longer, because Sofi must prepare everything, from the thesis and others."

"Ok deh, the spirit of Sof congregation and the script was given smoothness, greetings to Mamak and Bapak and Azman," Dara replied while hugging Sofia tightly before releasing the departure of Dara's beloved sister-in-law.

"Do you say hello to A Vishnu?" Sofia who was asked was silent, she seemed to want to say something but was not able to speak. "No, Yuk! Sofia said yes, the gojek has come." Finally Sofia went with her order gojek to PO bis 🚌 Cikarang-Prabumulih destination.

Dara stared sadly at the passing of her sister-in-law, Dara knew there was actually Sofia's heart on Vishnu. But Vishnu did not want Sofia. Dara's task is now to find out, actually Vishnu has a lover or not so reject the existence of Sofia. And even more curious, Dara was afraid Vishnu deviated from nature. Because all this time Dara has not seen Vishnu show off women or. save a photo of women in his HP gallery.

"May Allah always protect Aa from acts that violate nature. May A Vishnu soon be given a mate as soon as possible by Allah. Aamiyin....!" dara's prayer was so sincere for the figure of a cousin sister who was like a sibling, her eyes now glazed.

Sofia was actually sad to leave the city of Cikarang, sad to leave Dara her sister-in-law who was very good, and sad also when she remembered Vishnu's treatment to her. But somehow in his heart the name of Vishnu still exists. He remembered Vishnu constantly. Especially considering the treatment of Vishnu's mother in Lembang first at the wedding reception Dara and Azlan, Vishnu's mother was so considerate and friendly to him. Always holding Sofia's hand.

I want Sofia to tell Vishnu that today she returned to Prabumulih, but since she was ignorant and went with Rivai, Vishnu no longer came to Dara's contract. Though said Dara, the purpose of Vishnu at that time to the contract was to meet Sofia. For a moment Sofia opened a photo gallery when she took selfies with Vishnu in front of Monas, that was the first photo she and Vishnu look close.

"*A, whereas Sofi likes Aa. But Aa didn't**had ever wanted Sofi. Maybe the photo in front**Monas this will be a memento for Sofi*. *Goodbye Aa*," Sofia's inner voice spoke and now Sofia's eyes began to glaze over.

"Tin....!" the WA Sofia notification suddenly sounded. Sofia immediately opened her HP and saw who the WA was from.

[Assalamu'alaikum, Sofia. It's me Vishnu. You came home today? Why didn't you tell me? Be careful, hope your trip is smooth and fun. Oh yeah there's a greeting from my mother, she asks you on!"]

Sofia was stunned to read the words that Vishnu sent for her, Sofia thought she had just thought about Vishnu, but now Vishnu came through WA. It was as if he and Vishnu had inner contact. Sofia's face now turned radiant she intended to send a WA reply.

[Wa'alaikumussalam. Yes A, Sofi is now on the bus. Say hello to Sofia to her mother A Vishnu!"] reply sent.

Suddenly the WA Sofia phone rings, a VC call from Vishnu calls. But Sofia did not dare to lift the VC. Between joy, shame, and doubt, it is in Sofia now. The VC phone stopped. But then Sofia's phone rang back, not a VC but a regular WA phone, and now Sofia tried to ventured to pick up the phone.

\["Hello Sofia, why won't you lift my VC?"\]

["This is raised A, Sofia's camera was blurry so Sofia did not lift,"]

[Are you ashamed to come face to face with me?"]

Sofia was silent, she was ashamed because she could not hide the happiness of WA from Vishnu.

[Yes, be careful Sofi. Sometimes you come back to Cikarang. Greetings to your Father"].

The call ended, as the heart of Sofia stopped when she received a call from Vishnu. Sofia was now breathing a little relieved, there was a speck of hope in her. I don't know if that hope will be real or only hope that remains hope.