The Step Sister of Tiri
115. Engagement plan
“Begini, Om, Aunt and Kinan. I used to be close to a woman named Firly. Yes ... close in the sense of friend. If I personally think of her as such, but in contrast to Firly, she thinks I am her boyfriend. Until one day, he met my cousin, son of Aunt Ana. Firly falls in love with her and they decide to get married. I don't mind that at all because right from the start, I never had any feelings for Firly. Until one day Firly set me up. She contacted me using her husband's cell phone and asked me to go to an apartment. When I arrived, there was only Firly. I was so angry that I felt lied to, he did it on purpose. She also locked the apartment in tears and said she was unhappy with her marriage. I told him it was none of my business. It is better to talk directly with the husband in a good way. However, she did not want to hear what I said and just kept crying. Until her husband came and was angry at me for thinking that I had seduced his wife. He even beat me to death and went to the hospital. I didn't fight back because I knew my cousin was being overwhelmed with emotion. Since then our family relationships have not been so good. They often vilify me, not even infrequently they also vilify Mama and Papa. I don't care if they vilify me, just don't be Mama and Papa. I have told Aunt Ana many times about the real events, but she seems to not care and still assume that I am wrong" said Hanif.
He took a deep breath and prepared with the decision of the Kinan family. The man didn't want them to misunderstand him.
"That's how, I have absolutely no intention to lie to you because I assume, it's not an important thing to talk about," Hanif continued.
“Iya, Ayesha. Sorry if I didn't tell you. I didn't mean to cover it up. Actually, my family and I have not been on good terms with the whole family. Not that I side with the child and forget the family, but they have no one to defend me. You know how he is. She is very good at twisting the Facts,” said Mama Aida with a sad face.
Papa Hadi and Mama Aisyah looked at each other. They understood the meaning of the Hanif family. Moreover, Mama Aisyah also knew Ana even though she was not close.
“Actually I am also sad to hear this story. I also understand how you feel. I leave everything to Kinan. I can't force him,” said Papa Hadi.
Everyone stared at Kinan, waiting for the answer from the girl. Hanif and the family were hoping that he would not be affected by what happened earlier. The looking Kinan was also nervous. As much as possible the girl tried to stay calm.
“As I previously said. I have already received this engagement, I am unlikely to cancel it because I am already confident with my choice.”
Relieved, that was what everyone felt after hearing what Kinan said. A smile was engraved on Hanif's handsome face. The man was grateful that the girl of his heart was not affected by Aunt Ana's words. May it be like that later if there are words that are not necessarily the truth.
“So you're right not going to cancel this engagement because of that problem?” mama Aida asked with a smile and teary eyes.
“Tante just calm the problem earlier had no effect whatsoever on me.”
“Alhamdulillah, thank goodness then. Thank you, Auntie doesn't know what if you cancel it. Surely the Auntie child will feel very sad," said Mama Aida as she looked at her son, making everyone smile. "Oh yeah, from now on you call us Mama and Papa, yeah! Do not call Om and Aunt again because from today you have become our daughter.”
“I feel bad, Aunt.”
“Don't feel that way, already Mama said just think of us as your parents.”
“Iya, Ma.”
“Ya already, now we discuss for tomorrow's event,” said Hadi.
They also discussed tomorrow's plans. There were not many guests they invited, only a hundred people. All from close family and friends. Forced Ana and her family were also included in the invitation because she belonged to a close family.
Mama Aida had refused to invite them, but Papa Vishnu tried to give understanding if they were still family. Papa Hadi and his family don't mind it. Whoever it is if still in contact should be invited not to break the rope silaturrahmi.
“Alright, it looks like it's getting late. We have to leave home,” said Papa Vishnu.
“Not good, Di. You must be tired of taking a break too. Tomorrow we still have something to do.”
“Yes already, then be careful on the road."
“Iya, thank you.”
Vishnu's family said goodbye to go home. They shake each other. Mama Aida also hugged her future daughter-in-law before leaving.
“Kinan, I came home yes,” said Hanif slowly impressed whispering.
“Iya, Mas. Be careful,” said Kinan slowly as well.
“Don't forget to get enough rest. Tomorrow there are still activities that will be more draining.”
Kinan just silently listened. Tomorrow is just an engagement, why is Hanif impressed more. But the girl said nothing. He was ashamed if anyone heard.
Everyone was relieved that tonight's meeting went well. Although there was a little problem, but eventually it can be passed well. Now it's just waiting for tomorrow for the ring exchange. They pray that all will go without hindrance.
“Pa, are you sure you want to invite Kak Ana with your family for tomorrow's event? What if they create problems later? Today it has been done!” mama Aida asked as they were on their way home.
“However they are still our closest relatives, so we should invite him.”
“I'm not sure they still consider me a brother. Anyway whoever is coming, I don't want Hanif and Kinan's engagement event to fail.”
Hanif just silently listened. Inwardly, he confirmed what his mother said, but what his father said was also true. They're still family, shouldn't break the cord. There is no grandmother to bring the family together.
“Ma, what should not the wedding be hastened only. I'm afraid that Aunt Ana will act out and make trouble,” said Hanif made the atmosphere so quiet for a moment.
"If Mama herself agrees, anyway? Mama is happy even if the event is replaced with a wedding, but do you not think about how Kinan feels? Didn't you yourself say that if Kinan's future is still long and from those who see, Kinan also still does not want to be bound by a sacred relationship. For the engagement alone, Mama saw it Still heavy," said Mama Aida.
Hanif nodded, confirming what his mother said. The man was so worried that maybe he should surrender to the Creator. Let God determine the path of destiny that Hanif must go through.
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