The Healer of the Sinner

Trying to Accept Marriage

The originally relaxed situation suddenly changed with a question mark in the minds of Bu Indah and Mr. Anton. The two exchanged glances, as if both asked what his best friend wanted to talk about.

A moment of silence occurs when all are equally silent with their respective minds. Until the voice of Mr. Alkaf who dominated the room sounded so clear.

"Before, Niyah and I apologized if what I said made you surprised and it might sound silly to you. And whatever will happen after this I hope that our brotherhood that is forged from this friendship continues uninterrupted by the problems that may arise after this!" mr. Alkaf's face was so serious in saying his sentence. Although it looks tough there is anxiety in the bead of his eyes about the reality that may not be as expected.

"Anton, Wonderful? exclaimed Mr. Anton who gave a pause to his sentence that seemed to be stuck in the throat so difficult he revealed an arranged marriage that aims to cure his son.

"I intend to match Melisa to Nizam!" The end of the words that from the beginning danced in his mind was spoken as well. But the basic words that seemed to be a bomb in the room he had not thrown as well.

With eyes still watching everyone's expressions, Mr. Alkaf tried to gather courage for the second. While his eyes were fixed on his wife who was sitting with a situation that squeezed both hands to eliminate the nervousness that ambushed earlier.

While Mr. Anton and Bu Indah do not realize the anxiety felt by the two friends. Both seemed to be swallowed by joy when they heard the happy news today. Until they ignored Pak Alkaf and Bu Zainiyah who were sitting so agitated. How the news of the matchmaking diverts the two to become a full-fledged friend.

"Alkaf, Niyah. Really this is the happiest news after we heard the news Melisa graduated from college with a proud value. How can you think that this matchmaking is ridiculous. I was really surprised because of the pleasure I couldn't express." Scattered Ms. Beautiful with a smile that continues to adorn her lips as if not giving her husband a chance to talk first.

"Yes, Alkaf.why do you think this matchmaking is something ridiculous, instead we really expected this a long time ago. But we did not dare to start, considering that we are women and we also assume that, Nizam will not like the name matchmaking. Because I also know now is not the time of Siti Nurbaya anymore, right? With you having such a plan, I'm really glad that Alkaf." there was the voice of Mr. Anton who was enthusiastic about the news while embracing his best friend's shoulder.

"True Alkaf, Niyah! Why can you think of such a thing," continued Bu Indah who was unceasingly smiling looking at Bu Zainiyah who was awkward with the actual situation.

"But that's not what's the real problem is Beautiful, we actually betrothed Nizam, because ...?" Before Bu Zainiyah finished her sentence, her sobs suddenly sounded softly with tears flowing without asking, and it was able to make her tongue blunt helplessly.

While Mr. Anton and Mr. Bu Indah just silent with a thousand questions. However, they choose to be quiet and wait for an explanation from his best friend, even though their brains are filled with a million confusion, he said, Bu Indah just rubbed the back of Bu Zainiyah trying to calm her sadness even though she did not know what really happened.

Mr. Alkaf who had been unable to remain silent again. With confidence he finally told me everything, what really happened to Nizam during his education abroad and finally the harsh reality happened in the family that his son caused.

Mr. Alkaf explained at length without pause. Really, he spilled everything in front of his best friend, hoping that his best friend would at least understand his current position. Although later the match was not realized. But, at least there are people who understand what they feel today as helpless parents.

"Anton, I don't want to force Melisa. It's all up to him, I'm just trying something I might be able to hope for, right? And for the next decision I leave it to you and Melisa. I didn't expect much, just you guys to know about our suffering as helpless parents,"

"Maybe it's my fault or my fate that's bad, so I can't educate Nizam to be a real man!" Mr. Alkaf is no longer strong enough to hold his feelings, until his eyes feel wet because of the emotional impulse that he had previously endured.

Mr. Alkaf already ignored his falling self-esteem, when he looked fragile with a state of crying, considering he was a tough man who did not deserve to shed tears. While Bu Zainiyah who is still in the embrace of Bu Indah just stared fixed on her husband's sad face, there was a sense of relief that she felt because Mr. Alkaf had revealed all the problems they faced in front of his best friend. Now they can only resign to the decision of his best friend who may not be as they wish.

Mr. Anton and Mr. Bu Indah who had been surprised to hear the narration of Mr. Alkaf about the current state of Nizam. At first it was very happy when they heard the match between Nizam and Melisa, now turned into a dilemma, how could they be willing to see the husband of his daughter ex-Guy, he said, and even that is not necessarily able to heal when they are married.

Now they seem to be parents who lead their children into a life that is not necessarily certain, he said, but on the other hand they are very unwilling to see the two Companions bear the burden that really not all parents are able to carry it patiently. They did not expect, that Nizam who looks perfect man can have a deviant demeanor that is really unreasonable, considering what the face of Nizam, a handsome and perfect man, looks like, there is no room for any woman to reject her charm. However, maybe Mr. Alkaf is indeed right who considers everything is the destiny that his family must face.

Tucked away pity from Mr. Anton and Bu Indah for what in the experience of his best friend, on the other hand, it does not matter Melisa in a match with Nizam, although his son will later undergo uncertainty in his household. But, they are also not able to refuse the match directly before they ask about it to the person concerned, namely his son.

Finally, Mr. Anton who represents his wife ventured to speak, shortly after seeing his wife, their eyes seemed to talk that everything would be fine. They also did not have the heart to see Mr. Alkaf who had been slumped in his problems. He would not add to their burden with an answer that might instead add to his grief.