Trapped by My Husband's Destiny

Prejudice

"The decision is all in your hands, Nad. You will surely allow. God willing, your husband-to-be is a good man."

Nadia's father sits in the guest chair smoking a cigarette. The skinny and tall adult man sat down leisurely. From the stature and physical form, it is seen that men today are hard workers. He spent years working hard to support his family.

"Mama, How?" ask Nadia.

"Yes. My mom was happy with Arkan. Son's good. Well-mannered. Mapan life. He's also wise. Mama thinks she can guide you who is stubborn and reckless."

Nadia's mother's turn expressed her opinion. But he said that by adding spice to advise Nadia.

"Ah... mama..kok can run from the discussion," protested Nadia.

"You must change the nature of the bad Nad. If Mama sees, Arkan is organized, neat and disciplined. Self-care is also highly maintained. Mama can see the look."

Nadia was silent. It seemed like the middle-aged woman still wanted to speak.

And true....

"Well.you, ndok. Never mind taking care of the house, taking care of yourself is still ambiguous. Your stuff is still a mess here and there. How can you take care of your husband later. The husband must be served, that he may be at home with us."

Nadia's mother spoke softly even though the actual speech was in the form of a scolding. This woman sits next to her husband.

"Although you are a career woman, but you must be able to divide the time, when to become a career woman and when to become a housewife. Not to mention if you have children. You have to divide your time well."

"Long is long."

Nadia was silent. But grumbling in the heart. He didn't want to cut off his mother's conversation, let alone argue.

It seems, tonight is Nadia's allotment to get advice from her Father and Mother. He resigned.

Last afternoon, after Nadia talked to Arkan at the Cafe around the hospital where she worked, Arkan drove her home. Arkan only briefly meets with Nadia's mother and soon returns home. When Arkan got into the car, the black mercy car had not moved, Nadia was impatient to tell her mother the good news. As a result Nadia and her mother clutched in front. They both still stand on the porch. Of course his mother was hysterical when she heard the news from Nadia. The young soul of the middle-aged woman seemed to return again. He seemed to want to scream with joy.

That was what he expected. Nadia. Since the pediatrician came to visit their home, Nadia's mother always prayed that this handsome man be the soul mate of Nadia.

His mother was very interested in Nadia's story. They were clutched in front of the terrace. No matter their current position. It was unthinkable for them to sit down because they were so happy. His mother kept asking for special events at the cafe in detail. And of course Nadia also told in detail with a sparkling face.

And when before Maghrib, Nadia's father came home from work, Nadia's mother immediately told him what Nadia said. Her husband just fell silent. Of course he gave the whole decision to his daughter. He believes in Nadia's decision. As a parent, he cannot impose his will on all his children because of those who live this life. He is only responsible for caring for, guiding and advising his children if they get off the right track.

And tonight, Nadia talked about the engagement with her parents. The systems and technicalities of the engagement event are also discussed. The decision taken tonight is the engagement of Nadia and Arkan will be held in 2 weeks. It was an offer from Nadia's family. Don't know Arkan's response and family. Their wedding plans will be discussed at the time of engagement. Discussed between the two sides.

Nadia will give this news to Arkan tomorrow. They will meet again when the working hours are over.

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"Young...! Did ya? dr. Arkan proposed to you?

Nadin went into Nadia's room without knocking on the door. This fat woman was like a cat that went into a hood full of fried fish. His voice is a little high.

"Astagfirulah... Madame Nadin...."

Nadia who was cleaning her face was aghast. The cotton in his hand seemed to want to be released. He saw Nadin rush in from the mirror he was staring at. The mirror on the vanity glass is on the wall, opposite the room door.

"That's the news, Nad...?"

"Yes." Yeah."

"Can't you?" nadin asked curiously.

"Well, what's the question?"

"Yes. How can it suddenly be like that? But you guys just knew? And you accepted it?"

Her sister's question in a row made Nadia turn her body towards Nadin. He's not standing. His butt was deliberately rotated 180 degrees.

"What's the matter, Mba?" ask Nadia. His forehead wrinkled.

"Yes, you need to know him first, Nad. Recognize its nature. Know family. Recognize behavior. Like that?"

Nadia was silent. He deliberately terraced like that because he wanted to hear until the end of the explanation from his biological brother.

Nadin walked back and sat on the bedside.

"Indeed. Arkan looks good and is almost near perfect. Handsomest. Mapanese. Well-mannered. Sober. Unlearned. But be careful with men who look perfect. It could be that he has a cold nature and when married becomes a husband who likes to hit his partner."

Nadia was silent.

"Or maybe he's barren and can't give birth later."

"Astaghfirullah's... Nadin MBA...! Conscious Mba. The talk gets here and there. So... To prove he's not barren, I have to sleep with him first?"

Nadia protested but still with a reasonable tone. He still respects his brother even though his older brother seems to insult Arkan. Nadia is hurt. I don't know why he was heartbroken when Arkan was blasphemed.

Nadia turned her body quickly. He returned to face the mirror and continued the previously delayed activities.

"Sorry Nad. is not the intention of Mba to think bad, but Mba just reminded doang."

Nadin approached Nadia and held both of her sister's shoulders from behind.

"Yes. No papa, Mba."

"But all decisions are in your hands. We only give input," said Nadin slowly. His voice is no longer as high as before.

"Hopefully everything goes well and smoothly, Mba. I just pray to God, if he's not good for me, God has a way to thwart this plan. We can only plan, God has power. Aren't we?" nadia asked for approval from the woman standing behind her. Nadia just looked back at her older sister through the mirror. His eyebrows are up a little.

Nadin nodded slowly. He did not want to argue with his sister who had extensive knowledge of it. He did feel less eating school benches, while his sister was a doctor who had more extensive knowledge.

Nadia, a notoriously stubborn woman in her family. If he wanted something, then his family would not be able to prevent his wish. Moreover, Nadia is now a backbone. He was the one who paid for the home and school needs of his brothers. His father worked only for daily eating. Sometimes that's not enough, it's the tone that covers it all.

Because it was forged with weak economic conditions, Nadia became independent. Making money from childhood. And succeed through difficult times. From an independent attitude because it can always give and be the backbone, a confident attitude arises and from a confident attitude that arises stubbornness inside. But, according to him, stubbornness is a positive thing.

He also realized that the stubbornness he had, had to be reduced, especially when married later. He was well aware that this stubbornness would be the seed of an argument. That's why he tried to change it little by little.

Nadin and Nadia spoke from heart to heart. Nadin just wanted his sister to decide this very sacred thing with a mature decision. Not hastily. They talked a little and discussed before Nadin went home.

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