The Sacrifice of Nayra

Decisions

Rama sat down on the edge of the bed. The silence of the night made her think of Aisha. His mind was filled with the shadows of Aisha. He saw Aisha sitting on the sofa looking at him.

"Misha..."

But as soon as Rama called her, Aisha disappeared.

"Aisha where are you?"

There was disappointment in Rama's heart. Then she saw Aisha sitting while combing her hair in front of the makeup glass. Rama approached. Rama wanted to touch it.

"Misha..."

But again Aisha disappeared. Rama was disappointed once again. He also fell to the floor. There was a grain of clear water that fell from his eye patch. Rama misses Aisha.

"Oh my God, why do you punish me like this? I can't stand God..."

"You have blessed me with a beautiful daughter. But why did you take God's mother? hyx..."

"Oeeekkkkop... Oeeekk..."

Rama heard the sound of her baby crying.

"Kyara"

Rama wiped his tears. He saw a clock hanging on the wall of his room. The clock shows at 11 p.m. Rama stood up and stepped out of his room and down the stairs. Rama stopped his steps as soon as he got to the door of Nayra's room. Kyara's voice was no longer heard. Rama attached his earlobe to the door of Nayra's room.

"Cup cup baby... Are you thirsty? Poor you... Drink milk first, baby!"

Rama could hear Nayra's voice trying to calm Kyara down. Rama was relieved that Kyara had stopped crying. He also returned to his room.

Arriving at the room, Rama dropped his body on the bed. Rama looked at the ceiling of his room. Rama recalled Aisha's last request before exhaling his last breath.

"Mas, Aisha please, marry Nayra for the sake of our son Mas!"

"Aisha please Mas, fulfill Aisha's last request! Let Aisha go quietly..."

'Oh my God, do I have to marry Nayra for Kyara?'

'Do I have to fulfill Aisha's last request?'

Slowly Rama woke up and went to the bathroom to take the water. Rama wants to pray sunnah istikharah. He wants to ask God for guidance before making a big decision in his life.

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"Nay, it looks like Kyara is in desperate need of a mother's affection. Then what's your decision?" ask Ms. Aini.

Nayra was confused as to what to answer. He still doubts. On the one hand she loves Aditya very much, but on the other hand she takes pity on her niece, Kyara.

"Nayra is confused Mom. What do you think Nayra should do?"

"If according to mother, you should marry Nak Rama. I want you to be the connecting mother for Kyara. I can't imagine that one day Rama will marry another woman. Poor Kyara if she has to have a stepmother. Somehow his fate will be. Not necessarily her stepmother will love Kyara like her own biological child. Maybe that's why Aisha asked Nak Rama to marry you Nay. Because Aisha wants you to be Kyara's mother"

"But the decision is in your hands Nay. I will not force you. Follow your heart"

Nayra paused for a moment to digest her mother's words.

"Nay if you are still in doubt, ask Allah for guidance as istikharah prayer. He is the one who will dispel the doubt in your heart"

"Yes Ma'am"

The clock on the wall showed at 12 midnight. Nayra took ablution water and then performed two rakaat Istikaharah sunnah prayer. After the prayer, Nayra prayed for guidance from God. After that, Nayra lay down next to Kyara. Nayra saw that her mother had fallen asleep again. Nayra slowly kissed Kyara's cheek and closed her eyes.

"Mama... Mamma... Mama..."

Nayra looked at the little girl who was running up to him while calling him 'MAMA'. The little girl was very pretty with elongated black hair and neatly combed bangs.

Suddenly Nayra opened her eyes and sat down.

"It was just a dream"

Nayra rubbed the sweat that came out soaking her forehead.

Aini opened her eyes. The clock on the wall shows at 4 a.m. Ms. Aini was surprised to see Nayra had woken up this early. Aini also sat down.

"Nay you're awake?"

Nayra turned to her mother.

"Nay was Mom's dream"

"What dream are you, Nay? Why are you so dry? Are you having nightmares?"

"Nay dream there is a little girl who calls Nay with the name 'MAMA' Mom. Is this a hint from God? Is that little girl Kyara Bu?"

"Maybe it's Nay. The clue can come through the dream after we perform sunnah prayers istikharah"

"Now we should pray at night. Mumpung has not entered at dawn"

"Yes Ma'am"

Nayra and Bu Aini also wake up and take ablution water and perform tahajud sunnah prayers in congregation. After hearing the voice of the Adhan, they continued their morning prayers.

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Geck... Geck... Geck...

Rama heard the door of his room being pushed. He looked towards the source of the sound.

"Sir Rama breakfast is ready, brother. Let's have breakfast first! Everything is waiting below" Alina exclaimed from behind the door.

"Yes Alina, you'll be down soon"

Soon Rama went out of the room and down the stairs. He moved his feet without passion. Her spirit of life seemed to be lost after Aisha's departure.

At the dinner table, everyone gathered. Rama sat down to join them.

"Rama, are you okay, son? Your eyes look puffy. Have you been crying?" ask Maya Ma.

"No, not Ma. Rama is fine"

They prayed and started to eat.

"Rama, have you made a decision?" ask Mr. Syamsul.

All eyes were on Rama. They were curious to know Rama's answer. Rama stared at their faces one by one as if waiting for an answer from Rama.

"Whole Papa" said Rama then put a spoonful of food into his mouth.

"You mean, did you agree to marry Nayra?" asked Mr. Syamsul for certainty.

"Yes Pa"

"Alhamdulillah"

Everyone seemed happy to hear Rama's answer, except for Nayra. Nayra only ate while bowing her face.

"Then what about you, Nayra?" ask Mr. Syamsul.

Nayra was surprised to hear Mr. Syamsul's question. Slowly he lifted his face to look at Mr. Syamsul.

"Emh.. Nayras... Nayra also agreed. But on one condition"

"Condition? What condition is Nayra?"

"Nayra only wants to get married in KUA, there is no need for a party and no need to invite anyone. Enough of our family"

"Rama agrees with Nayra Pa. Rama doesn't want a party either"

"Well, if that's your decision. Then you guys get ready, you get married tomorrow morning"

"What's? Tomorrow morning? Isn't it too soon Pa?" exclaim Rama.

"yes Om. We haven't taken care of the papers" Nayra added.

"You guys get married first. His letters will follow. The day after we had to go back to Bogor. Papa has an important project"

"After marriage will Nayra stay here? Then what about Nayra's lecture in Jogja Om?"

"After marriage you can continue your studies here Nayra. Let Rama manage everything. You just choose to study at which university"

"If Nayra goes to college, then who will look after Kyara at Om's house?"

"You don't have to worry about Nayra, we'll find a baby sitter to take care of Kyara while you go to college" Maya said.

Nayra could not speak anymore. He had no choice but to obey the words of Mr. Syamsul and Ms. Maya. Rama also did not dispute the words of his parents.

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