The Tarnished Honor

Chapter.18

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Along the way to the residence of Hanan's parents. The trip was so fun filled with various stories told by Aliya to Hanan.

Hanan is a good listener for each story of Aliya and her mother, Aulia. To make the two women of different generations feel comfortable when together with her.

And without feeling, their journey has now arrived at their destination, the Burhan family home. Which is none other than Hanan's parents' second home.

Hanan Hanafi Burhan is the only child of Hamid Burhan and Fatimah Julaeha. Abi Hamid is a successful businessman and became one of the regular donors for Mother Ami orphanage and also Mother Ane.

And now, the middle-aged man has handed over the company to his only son Hanan, while Abi Hamid himself now spends more time at home with his wife.

Both Abi Hamid and Umm Fatimah hoped that her son could get married soon. And gave them many grandchildren so that the two would no longer be lonely in their old age.

This year Hanan is 30 years old and already established. Until there is no reason for Hanan to refuse the request of his parents to get married.

Whoever the woman Hanan chose, would they bless the important woman it could make Hanan feel happy. That is important, because for Abi Hamid and Umm Fatimah Hanan happiness is above all else.

"Assalamu'alaikum,"

The call of greetings from the outside diverts the attention of the two middle-aged who were busy chatting with the company of two cups of warm tea and also a traditional wet cake that was a favorite of Umm Fatimah.

"Wa'alaikum salam warahmatullahi wabarakatuh, uh my goodness the grandson who came," exclaimed Umm Fatimah when she saw Aliya coming with her son and Aulia.

"Yangti, Aliya kangen." Aliya cried who immediately ran towards Umm Fatimah and hugged the middle-aged woman's body tightly.

"Dear one, yangti misses too." Umm Fatimah replied to Aliya's embrace.

"Why did you come when you miss? Mentang no Papa, so never come for the same jenguk yakung," continued Abi Hamid join nimbrung with two other women of that age.

"Young, how are you?" Said Aliya again immediately greeted Abi Hamid with reverence.

And followed by Aulia who greeted both of Hanan's parents with respect to both.

"Come, Ummi, all right?" Aulia said as she greeted the two.

"Thank God, son, we're healthy. But, do not keep us healthy and then you are indifferent to us. We also need to be seen even though we are fine," replied Umm Fatimah who was right.

"I'm sorry Ummi, Aliya just finished the exam yesterday. Lia also happened to receive many orders so had not had time to come to visit Ummi and Abi. Sorry yes, Ummi, Abi. Oh yes, this is Aulia bring a little food for Ummi and Abi," continued Aulia handed over the bag she had brought from her house.

"Well, eat well today, duh seneng. So want to immediately have a ghost, let in a delicious masakin continue," said Abi Hamid who made Aulia smile stiffly, because confused to respond to what Abi Hamid said just now.

"Well, now we better talk inside. After lunch, there is something Abi and Ummi want to tell you, son," continued Umm Fatimah to Aulia.

"What is Ummi?" Ask Aulia.

"Later on, now help Ummi prepare lunch and help make a snack. How's it?"

"Yes already, now Aliya mending play first with Papa huh. Her mother whoti borrowed first to banguin yangti cook. May it? Coincidentally yesterday Papa brought Aliya by from outside the city," continued Umm Fatimah to Aliya.

"Well yangti, I can. Borrow it as long as it can, too,"

"really? Well, thank you for giving permission," replied Umm Fatimah increasingly makes Aulia confused.

"Well, now it's better for Aliya to come with Papa Yuk? We are opened by him in the middle room," Hanan invited by little Aliya.

While Aulia herself was directly in boyong to the kitchen by Umm Fatimah to help her prepare the dishes that they will eat this afternoon.

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"Here son, sit here. There is something we want to say to you," said Umm Fatimah calling Aulia to sit next to him.

After helping make snacks and also lunch for one family. Umm Fatimah and Abi Hamid began to express their main intention to call Aulia to the house.

"Yes Ummi" replied Aulia who immediately sat right next to Umm Fatimah and opposite to Hanan and Abi Hamid who were sitting on another sofa blocked by a table.

"Actually, what does Ummi want to say?" Ask Aulia again to Hanan's mother.

"Look, you've known Hanan for a long time. This year, Hanan is 30 years old and it is time to get married. And Ummi hope, you make Ummi's son your imam son, son,"

Deg

Aulia's heart felt falling from its place when Umm Fatimah expressed her intention to make Aulia as her daughter-in-law.

However, instead of her feeling happy Aulia actually felt inferior when she had to be with Hanan. Aulia did not want to make Hanan's name and her family tarnished just because of Aulia's dark past.

"Sorry Ummi, what do you mean?" Ask Aulia to make sure she doesn't hear wrong.

"Look, we actually deliberately told Hanan to bring you here. We would like to discuss this with you before we meet Mother Ami and Mother Ane to formally propose to them."

Deg

Again, again Aulia's heart was made to stop beating for a few seconds as Umm Fatimah explained her intention to preach.

"Sorry Ummi, but Aulia can't," lirih Auli lowered her head.

"Why Nak? You and Hanan have known each other for a long time and have been close enough. What are you doubting?"

"Aulia did not doubt Mas Hanan Ummi, but. Auli felt unworthy to be with Mas Hanan." Lirih.

"If it's because of your past. Then forget the past, because we or Hanan himself have accepted you with Aliya as you are to be part of our family. Ummi please, accept this proposal, dear,"

"But, what about Mas Hanan himself? Do you mind having a partner like me?"

"For permission and blessing from Abi and also Ummi. Then, allow Mas to propose to you Aulia Rahma,"