
"I looked at him first as a brother. But when I found out his match was canceled by the woman so that it made him sad, I felt sorry. I often look at him. Plus my friend was always telling me that her brother was more closed than before, I became sympathetic. Over time my sympathies turned to likes."
"So Kak Wiena knew him earlier than Kak Huda?"
"Yes. I met your sister only twice. First at my friend's house, second at the hospital. I even promised to find your sister a wife because my friend who was betrothed to her loved Banyu more. As a brother of course I will help Banyu. I'm trying to keep your brother away from my friend."
"What did Kak Wiena feel when she first met Kak Huda?"
"Attracted. Because he's good-looking and the first time I saw him I knew he was good."
Yasmine smiled. He then recited the holy verse with his sermon.
"Wiena know what I just read?"
Wiena. "I told you my science isn't as good as yours."
Yasmine smiled back.
"The only thing I read is QS. Ar Rum verse 21. This letter explains that God created man in pairs. You know what it means?"
Wiena nodded back.
"The meaning of our soul mate is already determined. Maybe Kak Wiena likes others but not necessarily he is a man whom God destined to be the soul mate of Kak Wiena. Like the story of the brother earlier that Kak Wiena promised to find Kak Huda wife, but God even predestined Kak Wienalah who is now the wife of Kak Huda. According to Kak Wiena this is a coincidence or the way of Allah to bring Kak Wiena together with the soul mate?"
Wiena. Her tan squeezes each other over her lap
"Sister, we pray first yuk! We'll continue to talk. I wait in the mushola. It's next to umik's room." Yasmine came out of her brother's room because the Adhan had been heard.
Wiena was still sitting on the lip of the bed while thinking about Yasmine's words.
Is it true that Ustaz is my soul mate? Then how do I feel for Bagas?
Wiena rose from her seat as the iqomah was proclaimed in the pesantren mosque. He took ablution and rushed to the mosque of Kyai Hasan's house.
The three of them prayed with Nyai Hasan.
Finished praying, Umik.twisting his fullness. Yasmine immediately took umik's hand and kissed him.
"I'm sorry Yasmine if there's any mischief!"
"I'm sorry, yeah!"
Wiena followed what Yasmine did.
Nyai Hasan stroked Wiena's head. Wiena's heart felt cool as her head was stroked by Nyai Hasan. Prayer like this is rarely done. Usually he would pray alone in his room.
"Why are your eyes swollen?" the soft voice of Nyai Hasan shook Wiena's mind making the clear fur slide back down her cheeks.
Nyai Hasan pulled Wiena's body and hugged her. He also patted Wiena on the back. Long enough Wiena spilled her tears in Nyai Hasan's arms. As his turmoil subsided, he pulled his body.
"I'm sorry Nyai." Wiena wiped the tears that were still on her cheeks.
"You regret this marriage?"
Wiena quiet.
"just say. I'll help you talk to Huda and his brother. We can cancel it."
"Ummik!!" Yasmine was shocked by his umik speech. Nyai Hasan blinked her eyes giving the code for Yasmine to be silent.
Wiena's getting down.
"Wiena, a forced marriage the result will not be good. I don't want you to be forced to accept Huda as your husband. So it's not too late, it's best to just cancel."
How'this? If it gets cancelled, mom and dad will take it.
***
In mosque.
Prayer has been completed. The santri had already come out of the mosque to return to their dormitory.
They want to leave the mosque. He looked at Ustaz Huda who was still sitting and praying fervently. Bara was wide in shock when there were tears coming down his sister-in-law's cheeks.
It turns out it wasn't just Bara who saw it. Banyu also saw it. They looked at each other throwing questions through the eyes. Both then shrugged their shoulders.
Back to sitting. He renounced his intention to return to Kyai Hasan's residence.
Kyai Hasan, the priest of prayer, shuffled from his seat. He turned his body. Bara, Banyu and Ustaz Huda are still loyal behind him. Bara and Banyu came closer and took Kyai Hasan by the hand. Slowly Ustaz Huda also approached. He kissed his brother's hand.
"yeah! Huda please cancel Huda's wedding!"
Kyai Hasan, Bara and Banyu are shocked to hear Ustaz Huda's plea.
"Astaghfirullah's. Anta's aware of what you're saying, son?"
Ustaz Huda nodded.
"Why is Ustaz suddenly?" The usually calm Banyu became riled up.
If the marriage is void, will Ustaz Huda return to continue his match with Camelia.
"Change, Huda is in too much of a hurry. Huda feels guilty to Wiena for forcing this marriage even though Wiena doesn't seem ready."
"Huda, wasn't it our original purpose for marrying you was to prevent you from sinning. Abah knows she loves Wiena. Surely Wiena's face often stopped by in her wishful thinking. That is why you agreed to this marriage, so that when you imagine the face of Wiena, you no longer commit sin. Because Wiena's anta's wife. If Wiena is not ready, you can live as usual. Anta was in the pesantren, while Wiena continued her studies until graduation. You learn first, get to know each other. Not necessarily you live in a normal household."
"Let Wiena learn to know each other first. Abah can understand that Wiena has not been able to accept. You two are strangers. It's not easy for a girl like Wiena to take this wedding for granted. Because Wiena lives in an environment that views marriage as based on love. Getting to know each other for a long time."
"If he still can't take it bah?"
"Huda! Why is Anna discouraged. Remember, man has no power over his heart. Ask the owner to turn Wiena's heart around. If you are meant to be a match, Wiena will accept you as her husband with ihklas."
"Yes, ustaz. Try not to give up." Banyu gives encouragement.
"Not confident sister-in-law." seduced Bara.
"You are!" Ustaz Huda hits Bara's arm.
"That's it. Think again. I want to teach." Kyai Hasan got up and came out of the mosque.
Ustaz Huda also got up from his seat.
"Are you going to the house or come with me to the boarding school?"
"home."
"Follow."
Bara and Banyu answered simultaneously.
"alright. Come on Nyu, we're going to the boarding school."
***
"Yangzi, where's Brother Huda?"
"To pesantren. There's research. Why are you outside?" Bara embraces Yasmine's shoulder and invites her in.
"Waiting you guys home." Bara and Yasmine walked towards their room.
"What's wrong?" Bara opened the room door.
"On Sister Wiena. Umik suggested that the marriage be annulled." Yasmine came in, then sat down on the bed.
"What?! At the mosque abah forbade Kak Huda to cancel the wedding. I would even suggest that." The man who was closing the door looked shocked. He caught up with Yasmine sitting on the bed.
"Umik could not bear to see Kak Wiena who continued to cry."
"Where is Wiena now?"
"In kamat, brother Huda. He asked for time to think."
"I'll see him." Bara got up from his seat.
"Don't!" Yasmine blocks Bara's arm.
"Why? Wiena must be reminded." Bara looks riled up. It's a pity that their marriage is annulled."
"I talked to him earlier, now let him think calmly!"
The bricks sit back. He took a deep breath while his forehead was wrinkled."
"Assynnya!" The sound of people saying greetings was heard from outside.
"Yangzi, looks like there's a guest."
Bara put up her ears.
"Assalamualaik."
"Yes, let me see it."
Just go out to the door.
"Girlwindsalam! What's up?" Bara approached a santri who was standing with a panicked face in front of the door of Kyai Hasan's house.
"Anu Gus Bara, Ustaz Huda. Ustaz Huda." Santri was stammered
"What's wrong with Huda?" Nyai Hasan was suddenly already behind Bara.
"Ustaz Huda, he's in an accident."
"Goddessa, Huda!" Nyai Hasan screaming.
Yasmine and Wiena who heard Nyai Hasan's scream came out.
"What's wrong?" Yasmine was puzzled as she saw Bara supporting Nyai Hasan's limp body.
"Sister Huda accident. Umik. So faint."
Bara moved Nyai Hasan's body to the long sofa. Yasmine helped.
Wiena approached Nyai Hasan and tried to resuscitate him.
"I'm catching up with Huda first."
Yasmine nodded.
...***...