The White Heart Jasmine
Chapter 51 - Married, Azka and Adista
Elvan's return reopened the doors of joy and gladness for the Edgar family. Laughter and jokes are no longer lonely in the big house. Basketball rings swing almost every day. The sound of music from the studio can anytime melodious. Erika and Tirta never tired of cupping their hands before the Divine thanks for His matchless love and faithfulness.
The delayed plans of Azka and Adista were discussed again. Eventually Azka and Adista did not make the engagement. Just a wedding. Because Adista had no parents anymore, Tirta and Erika asked Melati's parents, Sekar and Gilang to be guardians for Adista. Adista's mother was the only child her father had left since childhood out of nowhere. His mother died a few years ago. The mother was from another city and never communicated with her family there again. Adista is already a kara.
When Adista told her life story made Azka grateful God to meet the cute girl. How hard life Adista went through, without a father since the age of four years. Her mother struggled to care for her and raise her by continuing to hope that her husband would come home. Adista's father did work on the voyage, rarely coming home since Adista was two years old. But then he left without coming back. Make Azka, she's still luckier than Adista. Although his family also came from simple people, but he felt the complete affection of papa mama, having two sisters who he loved so much.
Therefore Azka's desire makes Adista happy. The girl will never feel alone again. No need to feel inferior because the condition is minimal. Adista should always smile at his side. Azka wanted to give what Adista had hoped for but for him so far embraced.
"We're leaving." Azka reached out to Adista. They will be prewed photos that day as well as fitting wedding clothes. Adista was nervous. Although it has been two years more with Azka sometimes it feels not used to this classy family way of life.
On the way they talked about the plan ahead after marriage. "We're gonna stay at our house, Dis. Papa's house is big but I want us to have our own family. We have to be independent" Azka said.
"Yes, Brother. Does Om and Auntie not mind brother moving in?" ask Adista.
"The first mom didn't want to. He wants the house to be crowded. I'll give you an explanation... And mom knows, really. We are also in Malang. Every day you can see your mother" Azka replied.
"Then Elvan? Farel?" ask Adista again.
"Because of the disappearance of Elvan, Mama did not let Elvan go to college outside Malang. Mama doesn't want him to be far away. Elvan. She understands Mama's heart." Azka said. "Since she came home, Mama sometimes still asked to sleep in Elvan's room. Until Farel was envious and once they slept three in Elvan's room. The pouting papa, haaa.haa..." Azka laughed remembering the event.
Adista widened his smile. Adista's heart was also full of gratitude. All the suffering and pain that berhubi because of having to fight hard in life paid off already when Azka, his boss asked Adista to be his lover. If there is a proverb 'hungguk misses the moon' for Adista it can happen to him, he managed to become a rumpuk who can reach for the moon. In his shadow was something beyond reason Azka could look at.
She remembers her mother once saying, "Dis, our lives are hard. But keep doing the best you can. Remember, there is always one more day we can hope to make our lives better. God never sleeps. He watches over His servant who will not give up. Just wait for time, God will show that hard work and earnestness will not be in vain."
Yeah, that's all he got now. Even though she is no longer with him. But Adista is sure if mom is here, she will be very happy to see Adista now.
All preparations are almost complete. Erika was so eager to arrange what was necessary for the marriage of her eldest child. The wedding ceremony was held at 3pm and immediately followed by the evening reception. The event was held at one of the big hotels in Malang, done out door. Erika was satisfied to see the preparations go smoothly.
Day H, the cheerful face of the whole family is increasingly visible. Tirta kept smiling and occasionally teased her son. Erika never stop lecturing Adista how later if it has become a queue for Azka. Whatever he likes and doesn't. Any habit that should be understood and others, while they are made up. Adista just smiled and nodded. She understands a mother's anxiety when it comes to taking off her usual son everything she takes care of.
Erika and Tirta sat side by side. Melati and Elvan sat side by side. Sekar and Gilang sat side by side. Farel sat down with Melati's sisters. They know and are familiar now. The sense of haru increasingly overflowing makes spies shed tears when the wedding vows are pronounced. Before God, family and congregation, both promised to be faithful in all circumstances, good bad, healthy sick, rich poor, until death separated.
While the promises of Azka and Adista, Tirta and Erika looked, Gilang and Sekar were the same. That promise was what they used to say as well. Time proves they are still attached to the promise. The grateful heart of God gives strength through all obstacles in navigating the household ark.
"Congratulations, brother..kompak continues and happy always..." Elvan hugs Azka congratulating her on the wedding blessing. Azka's smile, clearly she was happy.
"I'm happy and happy, brother. Adista is beautiful." Jasmine hugging and cipika cipiki same Adista.
"Yes, thank you." Adista smile.
"Don't forget tonight" Azka said.
"What?" elvan.
"Your dead duet and jasmine." Azka patted Elvan's shoulder.
"Ah, yes, take it easy." Elvan widened his smile. He looked at Melati who was also smiling.
Azka did ask her sister and Melati sang a special song for her and Adista during the reception. Elvan and Melati happily accepted the request. They have practiced it several times.
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❤ Because the future really exists and your hope will not be lost ❤
