The Step Sister of Tiri

274. S2 - Arslan towards halal

Zea was in her room. The girl was daydreaming, thinking about what had happened in her country. Everyone is busy preparing for her sister's wedding. Just imagining it had already made his heart hurt. He couldn't bear to see everything.

“May Brother Adam be happy with Brother Alin. Here I can only pray for the best for my sister" Zea said in her heart, looking at a picture of herself with Adam that she deliberately brought.

The door of the room was knocked by someone from the outside, Zea opened it immediately. There was Oma Aida there. The woman smiled at the grandson and handed him her phone. Zea who did not understand just looked at the thing in his hand.

“Adam phone, she doesn't know your phone number.”

“I'm sleepy, Oma. Please Oma say the same Brother Adam, yes!” pinta Zea deliberately wanted to avoid.

“Mana can be like that. Already, just talk for a minute.”

Oma Aida put the phone into Zea's hand and immediately left from there. She knew what had happened to her son and granddaughter. Hanif told me everything before Zea arrived. He was also asked not to say anything to the girl about Adam's failed marriage.

Oma Aida also doesn't mind if Adam and Zea are together. The woman had never cared about anyone else's words. She was actually pitying her grandchildren, but after rethinking what Hanif said was indeed true. They also need to know Adam's true feelings.

It is better for both of them to reflect on themselves, after being absolutely sure, then they can be together. The love they have is not only about their relationship, but also their family. If they are friends, they will be together.

Zea had to take a call from her sister. The girl took her oma's cell phone to the room and started talking to Adam. Earlier before that, he took a deep breath, in order to reduce the tightness inside his chest. He didn't want to sound weak anymore.

"Assalamualaik."

"Waalaikumsalam, why did you leave without saying goodbye to me and say nothing? Am I not important in your life? To the extent that talking to me you do not want to," said Adam in a sad tone.

It was very desirable for the man to tell Zea that he also loved the girl. However, how else, he had already promised Papa Hanif. Not to say anything to Zea first. That man missed his sister very much.

"It's not like that, brother. It's just that everything is all sudden. I ... I ...."

Zea was confused as to what to say to her brother. He never thought if Adam would contact him like this because before, their relationship was not good either. The girl thought that her brother was angry with her. Deep down, Zea was happy that Adam was still watching her.

Adam, who understood Zea's situation, immediately cut off his words. "It's okay, I'm sorry for hurting you. I really didn't mean to do that."

A tear fell on Adam's dream. The man's guilt towards his sister was so great. He felt like a useless brother. Zea who was across could feel the sadness of her brother. The girl felt guilty, she should have said goodbye to Adam and not made the man sad.

"Sister, I'm sorry for making you sad."

That's not what Zea meant. He did not want to say goodbye to Adam because the girl would definitely cry later so, it was better for Zea to avoid him. It's all for the common good.

"No, you're innocent in this. It's all wrong, brother. If only you hadn't hurt your heart, none of this would have happened. If only ...."

Adam could not continue his words. It was eager for the man to meet Zea and hug the girl, while saying the words of love that the man felt. However, everything was held back because of his promise. Maybe this is also a punishment for him because he has made trouble, in the family that has given love to him.

"Not to be discussed anymore. The important thing now is that you have to focus on college and come back soon with satisfactory results" continued Adam who tried to cheer Zea and himself up.

"Yes, Brother. Oh yes, how is the wedding preparation Brother? I'm sorry, maybe I won't be able to come to my sister's wedding."

"Yes, where have you been? There must have been a lot of fun places," asked Adam who deliberately switched the conversation.

He didn't want to talk about things that would never actually happen so, it's better to switch. The man was also too lazy to discuss his former lover. Adam invited his sister to talk for a moment, until finally Zea ended the call because it was too late in his place. The girl also had to rest because tomorrow she had to go to college.

Adam was forced to end the call despite the fact that the man still wanted to talk to his sister. After the call ended, Zea was silent for a moment. He had tried so hard to forget his love for his brother. However, the man reminded her again by making a phone call.

Didn't Adam realize that his sister wanted to avoid him on purpose? Why is that guy still bothering her? Zea felt that what her brother did was intentional. Adam shouldn't have contacted him so he could forget about it. It is not like this that will even make it more difficult to forget his love.

He is made dizzy with Arslan who always asks him, what to do and how to. He is not married, how to give a solution. There was envy in the man when he heard his cousin's story about his future wife. If only Adam could understand his heart faster, it would not be like this. Rice had already become porridge, there was already nothing else he could do but wait for this moment.

“Dam, why did you keep quiet? Give me the solution, dong! How later?" asked Arslan between his activities in front of the mirror. Everything was ready, but the man was not confident.

"Oh, Ars, I don't know anything about marriage either. Why are you asking me? I also don't know what to do You just ask your father."

There then covered his ears with a headset so as not to hear complaints from Arslan again, which would further add to his headache. He himself was confused as to what to do. Until finally came Zayna who asked the two men to go down immediately. They must leave immediately before the ruler arrives.

Arslan soon precedes Adam. The man did not want to come late and disappointed his future wife. He also couldn't wait to justify the woman who was already interrupting his night. Adam who saw his cousin's behavior just shook his head. However, in his heart he is happy if Arslan is happy.

Meanwhile, in a boarding house all preparations are made by the students. They were so enthusiastic about Ning Hira's wedding. Everyone knew how kind and patient the girl was. They were curious, about what kind of man would be his priest.

“I didn't expect that, Ning, would marry another man. I think Ning will marry Ustaz Ali,” said Ustazah Nurul—one of the teachers there—who helped Hira get ready.

“Why can Ustazah think like that?” ask Hira in surprise. He and his family had absolutely no intention of doing so.

“Because only Ustaz Ali has the most quality to be with Ning. Not only am I thinking like that, the entire lodge also seems to think the same thing. That's why they were all shocked when they heard, you want to marry a man who is not from this cottage. We are all curious as to what kind of man defeated Ustaz Ali. How is the man of choice Kyai Hasan," said Ustazah Nurul.

Kyai Hasan is another name for Lukman. Those who knew him before did call like that, but after leading the boarding school, Hasan's name was taken. It also includes his full name. The cottage has also been more advanced since he was led even though there are people who want to take down the man.

"Why should it be like that, Ustazah? It is not good to compare people. After all, no one knows human soul mate, humans can plan, but God determines," said Hira, who was adopted by Ustazah Nurul.

Hira did not end up thinking how the residents of the cottage could think like that. She did admire the figure of Ustadz Ali, but to marry him was unthinkable at all. The girl had already handed the decision regarding the soul mate to her brother.

There was no more conversation between them, until it was heard lying outside if the groom had arrived. Many santriwati praised the good looks of Ning Hira's future husband. Until the news came to the bride. The girl felt jealous because many women had already praised her future husband.

But he has not seen how the man looks now. However, Hira was unable to tell the truth. He's embarrassed to find out that he's in love with a man named Arslan. The girl prayed that today's event would go smoothly without a hitch.

Arslan himself was currently feeling very nervous. Especially when entering the pesantren cottage area, the sense of anxiety is increasing. He always forced a smile even though his mood was already unfounded. Some people who look like teachers greet one by one.

Cold sweat poured out from his body, as much as possible the man looked ordinary. Adam, who was next to her, was targeted by her cousin. He wanted to stay away, but also pity Arslan.Many pairs of eyes that look at both make the man feel uncomfortable.

Some santri welcome their arrival and invite soon to enter the mosque, a place that will be used for kabul ijab. Kyai Hasan and his wife welcomed besan and his future son-in-law. They immediately enter and occupy the place that has been provided. Ustazah Nurul brings the bride to the mosque. The two sat in the place of the women, who were blocked by the curtain with the men.

“I did not expect Ustaz Ali to lose to this man,” whispered a man who was behind Arslan.

Of course the groom can still hear it. In Arslan's heart he asked, "Who is Ustaz Ali? Why is the man behind me saying that? Is she Hira's lover? But the girl had previously said she had no lover. Even though that said was her father."

Arslan tried to ignore what was said by the man behind him. What matters now is that Hira belongs to him. About Ustaz Ali later he will ask his wife. Hopefully they don't have any relationship.

An ustaz asked Arslan to sit in front of Kyai Hasan. Mr. Penghulu has arrived, then the event will begin. Sitting in front of his future in-laws made the groom even more nervous. Arslan had tried to calm down, but his heart was still beating faster.

Not much different from Arslan, Hira was also very nervous. The girl could see her future husband and brother there because only a thin curtain was restricting them. He could not stop praying in his heart.

“Can start?” ask pak penghulu who is asserted by several people.

An ustaz recites a prayer so that everything goes well, everyone guarantees it. Hope that the bride and groom's household can last.

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