The Mirror of Self

Rican Choice

"Well, what should we tell Mr. Rt and some representatives of the citizens to come here" said Fahmi who was worried about Rika's situation

"Well that's better" said the mother, then she said again, "You call them here".

Mr. Rt and the representative of the citizens are already sitting in the living room.

Mr. Rt took his breath and said "As you know the rules in our village, if there are women and men proven to commit adultery in our village, then we will give them punishment".

There are 2 choices of punishment if the couple is proven to commit adultery in our village.

Our first choice would be to parade him around the village and shout at them all the way.

Then the second choice if the couple is proven to commit adultery then they must get married today and be witnessed by all the villagers"

"My sister and Rika did not commit adultery" Fahmi said in self-defense

"We didn't do it, didn't the father know we were good people". Rika said in tears

"I know you're good people but imagine you're just sleeping in this house and your appearance earlier, we're sure if you've committed adultery" said Mr. Rt.

"Our mother Ka Angga did nothing, trust us" hik hik

"We believe in you but what about the other citizens who don't know you what they'll believe after they see with their own eyes and heads you're just the two of you here" mother says

"mother, ka Angga" said Rika memelas

"So what are your options" asked Rt.

"sir is no other choice" asked Fahmi

" There is nothing and you should quickly choose before we make our choice" said Mr. Rt firmly

Fahmi looks at Rika who hugs Mila's mom and she says "A what's your choice?"

"Dear listen to mom, son, you better be quick to choose before they make their choice for you".

Rika let go of his embrace then wiped her tears and said "I Rika hoerun nissa chose to marry Mr. Fahmi not because I admitted that we had committed adultery but because I respect the rules in this village"

"Well, do you agree if you're married" asked Angga.

"I agree". replied Fahmi

"Alright then we just need to contact pak Penghulu" said Mr. Rt and he also said "because this is sudden Rika's marriage guardian should be represented only".

"Rika, Fahmi you better get ready" said the mother

"All right ma'am" said Fahmi and Rika

Miss Mila accompanied Rika to prepare, please,

Ms. Mila picked up the wedding dress she used to wear when she was married.

"Don't wear this!" said Miss Mila

Rika picked up the dress and said "Mom why should I get married like this, I'm ashamed ma'am what would I tell my children later if we got married like this" rika said while crying.

"Mom thinks you're crying because you don't want to marry Fahmi it's because you're embarrassed".

"Yes ma'am, but still Rika is ashamed ma'am, now surely Rika is the gossip material, Rika will not be able to go out of the house if it is like this" Rika said

"You take it easy once you get married they won't talk about you anymore" she said

"May you ma'am".