The Step Sister of Tiri

113. Opinions

“Sorry, Mom. Can I help you?” ask a shop employee.

“I was looking for a ring, Ma'am,” Hanif replied while looking at the storefront, a place lined with various kinds of jewelry. He was confused how to choose it.

“You want what kind of ring? For Yourself or for Your Lovers?”

“I'm looking for an engagement ring.”

The officer looked around. “Where is your fiancee?”

“At home, why are you looking for it?”

“Sorry, so you came alone? Why not with your partner? How can I try the ring then?”

Hanif seemed to think, he was embarrassed to have to take Kinan to the jewelry store now. The man was afraid of being taken seriously because he forgot something very important.

“Try using my little finger only, Ma'am.”

“Alright, you want what ring?”

Hanif scratched the back of his head that was not itching. He didn't know how to pick the ring, somehow he had to choose. The man looked at the officer as well.

"According to Ma'am, which one is the best?"

“Everything's good. Maybe you can see over there. Mari! There are some examples you can see it first,” said the store employee.

Hanif just nodded following him. The man was so amazed when he saw the row of couple rings that were there. Various models and prices are listed there.

“Mbak, I want white only. I'm ashamed to wear the yellow color.”

“Oh yes, Sir. White ones have a few examples. Actually there is also a new model, but there is a little gold color. This is the latest output, who knows you like,” said the store clerk while showing the ring. Hanif liked it so much from first sight. It'll be pretty on Kinan's finger.

“May I try, Ma'am. Looks like I like it.”

“Oh, please.” When tried, it turns out the size is very fitting with Hanif's ring finger, while for women when the man tried it on the little finger is a bit narrow, but Hanif still chose it. He was sure this ring was a perfect fit for Kinan.

“I choose this one only, Ma'am. I fit in with this one" Hanif said. "It must have been very pretty on her finger," she continued muttering.

“Bby, I briefly make his note.”

“Here you can use a credit card, right, Ma'am?”

“Oh, sure can, sir,” replied the woman made Hanif feel relieved.

Just this time he came to the gold shop, the man was afraid if he had to use cash. After paying for the ring, Hanif wanted to return home immediately. However, as she passed by the clothing store she saw a dress that was so beautiful. The man remembered Kinan.

If only she had worn it, she would have looked more beautiful. Unknowingly Hanif's footsteps entered the dress shop. Her lips smiled at the thought of the woman wearing the dress.

“There can I help?” ask an officer.

“Oh .. I want this one, Ma'am,” Hanif replied while touching the desired dress.

“Iya, may, sir. What size if I could know?”

“I don't know, but it looks like this fits.”

“Are you sure? Because in our store the goods that have been purchased cannot be returned, even if the goods are still good only the size does not match.”

Hanif seemed to think, She really likes that dress. What if the size does not fit? Wouldn't it be wasted. But that guy already likes it. Never mind, Hanif is sure if this is right.

“Yes, Ma'am, I'm sure if this is very fitting for him.”

“Alright, come, follow me!” invite the employee by bringing the clothes desired by Hanif. The man followed her to pay.

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“Mama is waiting for Hanif, Pa. From earlier not returning home, but only buy a ring,” replied Mama Aida.

“Ya .. who knows if he stopped by his friend's place or bought something. This mama, that Hanif is not a child anymore. Why are you still worried like that.”

“Pa, Mama's worried about her ring. Hanif it so buy no, anyway! Why not take Mama?"

“Astaghfirullah, Ma, so worry it's not because of his son! But because of the ring!"

“Hanif already big why worry.”

“As for Mama, Papa so follow the dizziness,” said Papa Vishnu who then went into the room.

Not long after, the sound of a car entering the yard. Soon Mama Aida came out to see who was coming. It turned out that it was not the person who was waiting for, it naturally made the woman throw a rough breath.

“Assalamualaikum, Mistress,” says Ivan—sopir Vishnu family.

“Waalaikumsalam, ah you are Ivan. I guess Hanif is coming,” said Mama Aida with a ketus.

“Indeed Mr Hanif hasn't come home yet, Madam?”

“When I go home, I may ask you. You've been making people sprain for long. Already know from earlier people are confused waiting for Hanif, you even came here. My husband has gone home, why are you back and forth here? Not knowing what people were worried about,” grumbled Mama Aida as she walked into the house.

Ivan just scratched his head that was not itchy. He knows that his master is waiting for Hanif to arrive. The man here also wants to return the car, Pak Vishnu asked him to refuel.

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“Kak!” call Kinan while knocking on Zayna's room door.

“Iya, briefly,” said Zayna who then opened the room door. “Kinan, what's up?”

“Can you chat for a minute, Brother?”

“Of course, want to chat where?”

“Here alone, in Brother's room,” replied Kinan who is a Zayna. As the two entered the room, Zayna closed the door so that no one would hear. Judging from the expression of the sister-in-law, it seems like this is quite privacy.

“You said what?” ask Zayna to start the conversation.

Kinan tried to calm himself. He was a little hesitant about whether to tell this to his sister-in-law or not. But if not, the girl will get more curious.

“When Kak Ayman proposed to you, what did you think? At that time ‘kan Kak Ayman did not know Kak Ayman at all?”

“Various feelings I felt back then. Confused, astonished, scared too. I'm afraid Mas Ayman is just playing me. I worried so much that I finally asked God for guidance. Alhamdulillah Mas Ayman is a soul mate that God sent. Why?”

“I doubt whether Mas Hanif is the best or not. Just like Big Brother, I don't know him very well either.”

“Can I rate Hanif?” ask Zayna who is Kinan.

The girl looked at her brother-in-law, waiting for the woman to talk about Hanif. She also wanted to know what other people thought of her future husband. Whether or not he deserves to be made a leader.

“I don't know him very well, but I can see the goodness in Hanif. He was very polite to anyone he knew. I see his religion is also good, very respectful of parents. A man like this is perfect for being a priest, so what still makes you doubt?”

“Come, Brother.”

“Ask the instructions to the Creator, hopefully you can be sure after that. I don't know what answer you will get.”

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