The Step Sister of Tiri

11. Unresolved

Everyone stared at Zayna waiting for the girl to speak, until for a few minutes she was still silent. That certainly makes Ayman feel worried, afraid if his application is rejected. The man prayed in his heart that God would soften Zayna's heart.

"Bismillah, I accept this proposal," the girl replied quietly.

"Alhamdulillah" said Ayman and Doni together.

Grace looked at her daughter. She thought Zayna would hand the answer to her, as the girl had said before. Now his daughter seemed very sure of the answer he said.

"But I have conditions too" said Grace.

Now everyone turns to looking at Grace, hoping that the man does not give a difficult condition. Ayman had just been relieved that her proposal had been accepted, but was now again worried about what her future father-in-law would say.

"I want you to marry my daughter in two days and it has to be lawful religiously and stately" the man continued.

"That's impossible, Pa. To take care of all the letters also takes a few days," interrupted Savina.

"Who said? When Fahri married Zanita, it only took an hour."

Savina wavered, she didn't know what to say. It should have been quiet, if this was all his lies could be exposed.

"That's it, right, because Fahri has spent a lot of money so it's made easier" said Savina.

"That's also what I'm trying to apply to Ayman. Two days I think is enough. How, Mr Doni, Ayman?"

Doni looked at his nephew, between sure and not. Here he has no acquaintances, different if in his birthplace. How can they take care of everything so quickly? However, the man believed in Ayman.

"I will try, Mr. Grace," Ayman answered with confidence. "I just need Zayna's file."

"Good, I hope you won't disappoint me and my daughter. Regarding the reception, whatever you want."

"No need, Pa. Enough Ijab Qabul only," interrupted Zayna who did not want to trouble her future husband. Although actually the man does not matter if Zayna asks for something.

Ayman nodded and asked, "What dowry do you want?"

"Whatever, Mom, just. I'll take whatever you give."

"Don't be too resigned, later regretted having nothing," said Savina.

"God willing, no, Ma."

Grace asks Zayna to retrieve the girl's file. While Savina was still thinking about how the man's way of getting this marriage done. Considering his job is just a motorcycle taxi driver, from which Ayman will get the money. Yesterday when the woman changed the name of the bride who was less than four days, it was enough to drain the wallet, especially now which is only two days.

Savina is unsure if this marriage will take place. Does he have to help Ayman? That's not the right choice. Better to make the money shopping. It is up to those who want to get married.

Zayna came with her file and gave it to Mercy. The man handed it to his son-in-law.

"Check, is there anything lacking?" Rahmat said.

"There are only photos that do not exist yet" Ayman said after checking the files in his hand.

"I don't have a photo. The wedding plan photo yesterday, I gave it to all of Fahri," said Zayna.

"I can ask to find my husband who may still be around" said Zanita.

"No need, I asked for a new photo. Can I take pictures of you on a cell phone?" ask Ayman to Zayna.

"Bo—by."

Zayna raised her face as Ayman pointed her phone at the girl. He tried to smile even though it was a bit stiff.

"Yes, we understand the cost of traveling from village to city is expensive so, neither do we insist. For the cost of taking care of the letter does not ask us alone is profitable," said Savina.

"Ma!" reproof Grace.

"It's okay, Mr. Grace. Ayman's parents are out of town" said Doni.

The mood suddenly quiet. They don't know what to say anymore. Grace felt bad about what his wife said, and so did Zayna. Unlike Ayman who feels ordinary.

"We must resign, Mr. Grace. I still have to prepare my files so that they can be brought to the KUA office tomorrow" Ayman said.

"Oh, yes, please. Let me know if everything is all right or not on Day H. So I don't have to wait anymore."

"Sure, Sir."

Ayman and his uncle left the house. They'll take care of everything tomorrow. The man prayed that everything would go well. He can't wait to marry the girl of his heart. Not long after, the two arrived at an apartment.

"Sir, let me take care of all your wedding files" said Doni.

"Thank you, Uncle." Ayman handed over Zayna's file to Doni. "Uncle can ask for my files on Ilham."

"Good, Sir. Excuse me."

Ayman walked towards the balcony. The smile never faded from his lips since coming out of the family home of his future wife. He took the phone in his pocket and opened the gallery, where he had taken a picture of Zayna. Ayman never thought he could have that girl.

The man was looking for his mother's mobile number. He wanted to tell me this happy news. Although the two old men had not fully agreed with his son's choice, but they did not want to be rash. Both want to know, how good Ayman's choice is.

"Assalamualaikum, Ma."

"Waalaikumsalam, where have you been? Why not contact us? You don't miss your parents?" Inquiry streak out of lips Aisyah—nya Ayman. They're connected to a phone line.

"I'm not going anywhere, just busy, Ma. I want to let you know that in two days I'm getting married. I hope, Mama, give us our blessing."

"Married? Who do you want to marry? Why so suddenly? You're not impregnating a girl, are you?"

"Astagfirullah, Ma, of course not! I'm getting married to Zayna. The condition for her to marry him is that it should be two more days."

"Don't you say he's married?"

"No, Ma. The marriage is off. I'll tell you a story sometime."

Honestly, Aisyah did not like Zayna. He already had a future wife for Ayman, but the son refused firmly. For the man, only Zayna was able to shake his heart since three years ago. Even up to this moment, his heart had always been fine when he was near the girl.

"You know, right, that mom and dad wouldn't have come to your wedding if the bride was him?"

"Yes, Ma. I'll prove it if my choice isn't wrong."

"Mama hope so."

Despite disagreeing with this marriage, Aisyah still gave advice to her son about his future household. What is the responsibility of the head of the household. Ayman listened carefully. The man was grateful that his mother was still so attentive to him.

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