Turning Hell into Heaven

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Each of their eyes were focused on looking at the two brides who looked so harmonious and were bashfully joking at the pelaminan.

"Through them, I believe that no matter how hard a man's efforts in getting his dream partner, will be defeated by God's will" Radit said as if insinuating himself.

"And the promise of God is sure. A good couple is only for the good. Who would have thought Jesika the bride who was once temperamental now behaved meekly after knowing Bayu," the opinion of Doctor Angga made her friends nod.

"With the intermediary Kak Bayu also the appearance of Jesika is now more charming through the hijab insyaAllah Istiqamah He wears, in line with the self-improvement that He continues to strive for. May their confidence in building a household after going through ta'aruf fruitful blessings and become a happy family in the world to His heaven."

"Aamiin" the hope that Dara expressed, was quickly responded to with the same hope from his closest friends through the do'a.

"Well, the couple in front of us is one real example that the matter of the heart is a divine mystery" concluded Lusi.

In the next few minutes, the memories of each of them breezed to the events of the last few months.

At that time, Dara, Lusi, Radit and Doctor Angga were gathering at Dara's art gallery. They conduct monthly meetings as usual about the development of art centers that stand for the sake of the humanitarian mission.

Although Radit and Doctor Angga desperately set their hearts to remain professional in the midst of the condition of their hearts broken and crushed by the rejection of the proposal from Dara, the meeting went smoothly.

After a short time after the meeting, those who were relaxing in the canteen of the sanggar, found Dara's secretary dropping off a guest for Dara.

Stunned all those who were there when they found out that the Dara guest was a person they knew but with a look that invited admiration.

It was Jesika. If the former Jesika likes to wear clothes that show the curves of her body, this time Jesika in front of them is the opposite.

Jesika looks increasingly radiate the aura of her beauty even though the entire body from the tip of the head to her feet is covered with Islamic clothing syar'i.

Leaving Dara's friends and partners in each of their minds astonished at Jesika's change in appearance, Jesika and Dara were now seriously talking together.

"god willing, if you are sure of your decision, I will support it. Even if you don't mind, my friends over there will also help smooth things out. Not mean anything, I just want the friendship that has been established between the two of us to be longer and stronger relationship with you also befriended my other friends." Dara held onto the delicate back of Jesika's hand then developed a sincere smile.

"It feels shame to remember how stupid my attitude towards you was. While now, you are the friend that I made the backrest sigh. And, as for them, I'd gladly want them to be the best part of the phases of my life."

After saying that, Jesika and Dara embraced each other.

The next second, all of them sat at the same table. Exchange thoughts, experiences, and knowledge about ta'aruf.

In the following days, they often gathered together. No longer discussing the matter of ta'aruf but preparing for marriage between Jesika and Bayu. And now they have successfully done it.

... ***...

In the middle of the reception break, the two brides joined the successful team of their event. The others are Dara and her friends. Fun to chat with each other, Bayu open his voice.

"Thank you, for your support and assistance, we who have become husband and wife can enjoy the wedding as expected."

"Still stiff yes your husband is Jes, he said to consider us friends but kok ya still wear formal thanks all. Relax her husband Jesika, if you really want to thank her, no need to go through the saying anyway. There are other ways" said Lusi while raising both eyebrows.

"How's it?" Bayu asked.

"Be a husband who is trustworthy with his role and happy our friend, Jesika." stressed Lusi.

Bayu's answer made them all develop smiles.

"You guys, let's take some time to go to the study we attended. Mana knows besides being able to add knowledge and knowledge about Islam, can be a matchmaker recommendation as well" Bayu's invitation to Radit and Doctor Angga.

"Can too. Come onl. How Dude?" Radit nudged Doctor Angga who did not react to anything at Bayu's suggestion.

"If it's a soul mate, nowhere will it go. Is not God almighty? sure enough the creator has his own way in uniting his people in the frame of the household," Bayu glanced at Doctor Angga.

"Yes?" Doctor Angga responded to the Bayu language as if he knew the contents of the thoughts and feelings he felt.

"Consider Dara's decision. I have talked about marriage with him several times. However, indeed his two daughters, Azkia and Alsava are the only priorities in his life at this time. Dara wanted to spend a lot of time and create happiness with her two daughters first. Not wanting to marry again."

Bayu again delivered a sentence that was right on target in response to what the two male friends felt.

"More importantly, let zeal and devotion improve the quality of our faith and personality while striving for the self we adore in the temple of do'a" Radit seriously co-chaired Bayu's earlier statement.

"In the do'a, also include the hope that the almighty gives you the flexibility to accept the destiny determined about your soul mate. Remember, Dara may be a idol, but the soul mate remains in God's hands." Bayu patted Doctor Angga's shoulder and Radit alternately.

"Assalamu'alaikum, o o o oms handsome" cried Azkia followed by a smile sumringah Alsava to her Mother's close friends.

Dara and Jesika who had just returned from the bridal chamber with Dara's daughters had returned to their seats. Followed by the presence of Lusi with her husband and son who have arrived.

"Woody, okay. You just set the schedule.insyaAllah me and Radit will try to join,"

After a few moments alternately staring at Dara and then her two daughters, Doctor Angga sure gave such a response to Bayu.

"Alhamdulillah" Bayu and Radit responded simultaneously.

"Eh what is this? looks like we missed information?" Jesika asked.

"Wife, it's nothing. This is about the men," Bayu commented a smile to Jesika.

Although a little manyun, Jesika eventually nodded and smiled as a sign of being willing not to find out the contents of the conversation between her husband and male friends. Same with Dara and Lusi.

Furthermore, those who are met by God through a state of pleasure through difficult conditions, who are now shoulder to shoulder and support each other in friendship, back to chatting happily together.

In their togetherness, there was a soft heart speaking,

"Thank God. It has given me friends who are always ready to support me even in my worst condition. So, the hell that I once felt, now feels heaven. I asked for nothing but, uh, don't give them the same suffering I once felt in a household and please keep our relationship a fraternal bond that reminds each other of goodness."

... END...

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