THERE'S ALWAYS A LEANING PLACE

Bridal Shirt

A metallic silver car enters the courtyard of Dr. Haris's house. After the engine shut down, the driver descended and rushed to the terrace.

"Assalamualaikum," he said as he opened the door.

"Vaalaikumsalam. Uh, Mommy's home?" via.

"Yes, the last hour is empty. Mother permission to go home early. Have you prayed asar?"

"Now. Via just finished wudu."

"Wait for Mommy a minute, yeah!"

Five minutes later, they prayed. After the prayer, Ms. Aisyah took Via away.

"There, take a shower! After that, come with Mother!"

"Where, Bun?" ask Via a little confused.

"Oh, take a shower! Mommy wants to take a shower too."

"Via hasn't cooked dinner yet, Bun."

"Let's just buy it" said Ms. Aisyah as she walked to the room.

Finally, Via gave up. He rushed to his room. Not for half an hour, they were ready.

When they came out, they passed Azka who had just returned from the mosque.

"Where is Mommy going?" ask Azka.

"To the boutique," replied Ms. Aisyah briefly.

"Raptain, Bun?" ask Azka again.

"Ah, you kepo. Dress the bride for your sister-in-law."

Via shock. He just found out if he wants to find a wedding dress. He also got goosebumps hearing the name "brother-in-law."

"Mother, so we're gonna go get a wedding dress?" ask Via.

"Yes. Why?"

"Isn't Via's marriage not celebrated, made secret?" ask Via in doubt.

"Then, what's the problem?" ask Ms. Aisyah back.

"Yes, we don't have to look for a wedding dress. Tomorrow Via put on the clothes that exist, which Via has."

"Via, your marriage is simple and closed. But not for fooling around. Mother does not want you to regret later in life for not having good memories at your wedding."

Via speechless. Not one bit in her mind would be the preparation of the wedding dress.

"Here you go, Vi, uh sister-in-law, just obey Mother. Kan Bunda has experience," said Azka while grinning.

Via glared at Azka. The man replied by sticking out his tongue.

"Yes, we both left first. Tell dad that Mommy went with Via, yes!"

"Big, Bun! Don't forget, souvenirs for those left at home."

Bu Aisyah glared at Azka. The one being glared at was smiling widely.

"Okay, little boy! Already, Mother is leaving now. Assalamualaikum," said Ms. Aisyah.

"Vaalaikumsalam. Take good care of the future daughter-in-law!" shout Azka.

"Kok my heart hurts a little, yeah. Ah, Via does deserve to be a snatch. But, there was no way I could snatch it from my own brother. O Allah, please give the servant sincerity," Azka whispered.

****

Bu Aisyah's sedan has been parked in front of a boutique in the shopping complex. The shop was not big, but it was elegant.

"Assalamualaikum" said Ms. Aisyah.

"Vaalaikumsalam. Uh, Sister Aisyah. Haven't been here in a long time. Want an event?" ask a woman whose age does not look much different from Bu Aisyah.

"Yes, Jeng. Here first, I want to talk," said Ms. Aisyah as she pulled her interlocutor away from the people in the boutique.

"My son wants to get married, but he doesn't want to be celebrated yet. The important thing is official. Please take care of this. Jeng Fani don't tell anyone that Farhan is married" Ms. Aisyah said in a whisper.

"Indeed why? Uh, I'm sorry to be, " said the woman called Fani.

"This has something to do with the safety of our family. I can't explain. It's too long to tell. Anyway I asked Jeng Fani to keep a secret, yeah."

"Good, Ma'am. Take it easy, I've considered Mbak Aisyah's brother. That's Farhan's candidate? Very young."

"Yes. Not even 19 years. Please choose the appropriate clothes to wear fitting ijab kabul."

"You want a special design? I have a special plan."

"That's just been it. Their marriage counted the days. It's a little sudden."

" okay. Come with me."

Bu Vina, a boutique owner who is also a friend of Bu Aisyah, stepped with Bu Aisyah.

"Via, here!" call Miss Aisyah.

"There are three latest wedding dress collections. Please choose," said Bu Fani while showing the wedding dress attached to the mannequin.

"Which one is it? This is all suitable for Muslim women" Ms. Aisyah said.

"Via is up to Mommy only," replied Via lirih.

"Bung, huh? Try Jeng Fani choose! All for Farhan, yes!" pinta Bu Aisyah's.

Madam Fani smiled. He watched the Via carefully.

"It looks like this one, Ma'am," said Bu Fani while pointing to a bone-white dress with not too many beads.

"It's simple, but elegant. Not a lot of blink-blink. Suitable for girls who look calm," continued Bu Fina.

"How, Via? Fits it?" ask Ms. Aisyah.

Via nodded in agreement.

"Mbak Via can try it. Later if there are uncomfortable parts, we can fix."

Ms. Fani took the dress off the mannequin. Then he gave it to Via.

While Via was in the fitting room, Bu Fani chose a suit for Farhan.

"This I think is suitable for Farhan. But I don't know Farhan's size. Didn't he come here?" ask Bu Fani.

"Maybe it'll be here soon" replied Ms. Aisyah.

Via out of the fitting room with a wedding dress.

"Via feels the arm part is a little too long, Auntie," said Via.

"Try Auntie look," said Bu Fani. He looked at the appearance of Via.

"Assynolajet. Wow, that's beautiful" said someone standing at the entrance.

The three women who were watching the dress worn by Via also turned their heads.

"Vaalaikumsalam. Farhan! Right here! You try this suit first. Don't look around Via! Not halal," said Bu Aisyah.

Farhan smiled shyly. He approached the mother.

Via. His heart suddenly discoed as he knew Farhan was approaching.

"Well, is this why I'm so clumsy? The hell of a time, because the refrigerator was approaching my heart dag dig dug. Ouch...."

Bu Fani gave the suit she was holding.

"Please try first there," said Bu Fani while pointing at the direction of the fitting room.

Farhan brought the suit into the fitting room. Soon, he was done and out.

"I think it's fitting, Auntie."

"The child of the Mother is great" said Ms. Aisyah.

Via stays down. She pretended to fix her dress.

"It means Farhan's got no problem. Ma'am's dress Via fixed a little, yeah."

Via nodded. Then she went back to the fitting room to remove her dress.

"Tomorrow can be taken, Jeng?" ask Ms. Aisyah.

"God can. After 9 o'clock, yes!"

"good. Then we say goodbye first. Assalamualaikum." Bu Aisyah held Via's hand out followed by Farhan.

"Getishalight."

"Mother bring a car?" ask Farhan.

"Yes. You want to go home now or ...."

"Back home, Bun"

"Yes, it's there. Be carefull! Mommy wants to shop first."

"Mother be careful too. Farhan. Assalamualaikum, Mommy, calis" said Farhan while kissing his mother's hand.

"Vaalaikumsalam. Calis?" Aisyah was confused

"Wife-to-be" said Farhan quickly while turning his back.

Miss Aisyah laughed. While Via was just silent even though in his heart he felt amused.

****

Seriate

R: When was the wedding, Thor?

A: Patience! I am patient too, though. Relax, you are not invited, do not need a gift. 😆😆😆