Halal Love of the Senior
Verdict

"Mas Adi, tomorrow Dek Dita go home?" adelia asked in her husband's arms after their calorie-burning activity.

"Yes, why?" Adi rubbed and kissed his wife's forehead that was wet with sweat.

"Nothing. I'd also like time to go umrah, Mas." Adelia looked up at her husband.

"God willing next year, Ai. Now we save first. My cut was also only a few days," said Adi.

"Aamiinu. May there be sustenance and facilitated yes, Mas."

"Aamiinu. God willing, Ai."

"Mas," call Adelia slowly.

"Why, Ai?" Adi frowned, looking at the woman who had already managed to steal his heart.

"If I haven't been pregnant this month?" adelia asked with a worried look.

"Yes, we're working again next month" Adi replied as he stroked his wife's cheek.

"Mas Adi, aren't you angry? Not disappointed?" ask Adelia again.

"Why should you be angry and disappointed? Mate, life, death, sustenance are in the hands of God. Our job is to try and pray, then surrender to God. If what we want has not been fulfilled, then God has another beautiful plan for us" Adi replied.

"Don't think too much about the kids. We just enjoy our togetherness. Let's just say we're dating, but it's halal. When the time comes for us to have children, God will give" Adi continued.

"But people talk, Mas."

"Ssttt, no need to hear people talk. We are living our own lives. Ai, now just focus on thesis and awareness test, do not have to take care of anything else. Especially thinking of negative people." Adi put his index finger in front of his wife's lips.

Adelia nodded. "Yes, Mum."

"It's tonight, Ai. Want to sleep or just go for another round?" Adi winks one eye seduces his wife.

"Mas, uh." Adelia patted the chest of the field and loudly her husband while smiling shyly.

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After the return of the Mother Goddess family from Umrah and holidays, they return to their respective activities. Mother Goddess is back to take care of her boutique. Shasha returned to work as usual. Rendra prepares the thesis exam and takes care of the cafe. Dita enjoys her semester break while helping her husband take care of the cafe. And Nisa began busy preparing to become a new student orientation committee at her campus.

Shasha's relationship with Arjuna and the Emperor is also still as it was. The rush of work keeps their relationship still going on the spot, as friends. Moreover, Arjuna works outside the city, making him unable to often return to Jogja to meet with Shasha. Almost every day they send messages. While the Emperor was also busy with the various kinds of cases he dealt with. Sometimes he doesn't go back to his contract. If there is free time he usually takes the time to send a message to Shasha.

Restu's case has already gone into the judgment hearing. Adi, Adelia, Rendra, Dita, Arsenio, Mr. Lukman and Ms. Sarah came to court to hear the judge's decision. Both of Restu's parents also came with Restu's children now under their care. The emperor took the time to come to court even if only briefly.

That afternoon Restu wore a long-sleeved white shirt with a black cloth pants subordinate. On his head perched a sweet black peci that covered part of his hair that is usually drizzly. As she walked into the courtroom and saw Adelia was there, her smile fluffed up perfectly. Even though she knew, Adelia now must have hated her so much. But seeing the woman he still loved was here alone, made him feel happy.

Once all is ready, the trial is opened by the Chief Justice. He explained that today's hearing was a reading of the verdict. Before reading the verdict, the Chief Justice asked the parties present to pay careful attention to the content of the verdict.

Restu was asked to stand when the Chief Justice will read the verdict.

The Chief Justice then read out his verdict. "... Declaring the defendant Restu Prasetyo mentioned above was proven legally and conclusively guilty of the crime of Threatening and Attempt to Commit Murder. Penalty to the defendant therefore by imprisonment for 10 (ten) years, ...."

After the verdict was read, Restu was asked to sit back. The Chief Justice explained about the contents of the ruling handed down to Restu briefly. Then the Chief Justice explained the rights to Restu and the Public Prosecutor against the verdict.

Next, the Chief Justice offered Restu to determine his stance. Whether he will accept the verdict, accept and file clemency, appeal or second-guess. The judge gave Restu time to consult with his legal counsel. The Chief Justice also offered the same to the Public Prosecutor.

Restu then stood up to his lawyer and had a discussion. He seemed to think deeply while talking to his legal counsel. After about 10 minutes, he sat back in the defendant's seat.

"I accept the verdict and will file a pardon, Your Majesty," Restu told the Presiding Judge.

Restu's reply instantly made the courtroom atmosphere boisterous. There are pros and there are cons to make the Chief Justice knock the hammer so that all still maintain the peace of the courtroom. After the situation calmed down again, the Chief Justice resumed the trial.

The Public Prosecutor also said he accepted the verdict. After that they signed the news of the event a statement accepting the verdict that had been prepared by the court clerks. After all proceedings have been completed, the Chief Justice closes the proceedings.

" ... The hearing is declared closed.” The Chief Judge tapped the hammer three times.

"The judge will leave the courtroom, the audience will be asked to stand" the clerk said.

Everyone in the courtroom stood up. The judge leaves the courtroom through a special door. Then Restu exited the courtroom escorted by officers. After that the visitors, the Public Prosecutor, the lawyer Restu gradually left the courtroom.

"Adelia," called a woman as Adelia and Adi were going out of the courtroom.

Adelia turned her head back. He was shocked to see who greeted him. But then he immediately smiled at the woman who had given birth to Restu.

"Mas, can I talk to Restu's parents for a minute?" Adelia asks Adi for permission before approaching Restu's parents.

Adi nudging. "Can. I also want to meet them, Ai."

Adi and Adelia then walked over to the two middle-aged people.

"Om, Auntie, how's it going?" greet Adelia with a friendly smile.

"Thank God our good news. You are getting more beautiful now wearing a hijab," praise Mother Restu.

"Tante, it could be. Oh yeah, Om, Auntie, this is Mas Adi, my husband." Adelia immediately introduced Adi to them. Adi also shook hands with both of Restu's parents.

Both of Restu's parents gasped at Adelia's words.

"A-you're married?" ask Restu's mother while staring intensely at Adelia.

Adelia smiled. "Alhamdulillah already, Aunt. Last month we were married."

"But Restu never told us. Aunty thinks you're still dating your husband" said Restu's mother.

"Maybe you haven't said it yet, Auntie," Adi said.

"Yes, maybe so." Restu's father's mangosteen.

"Who is this, Auntie?" adelia asked while pointing at the baby in the stroller.

"This is the son of Restu and Claudia" replied Restu's mother.

"Oh, women yes, Auntie. It's so pretty." Adelia stroked the soft cheek of the sleeping baby.

"Yes, her name is Adelia. She said she wanted her child to be as beautiful and as good as you," said Restu's mother.

The eyes of Adi and Adelia are patterned when they hear the name of Restu's son named Adelia. But, they just kept quiet and made no comment.

"Pity of this child. Dad's in jail. My mother couldn't take care of me because she had to work. So Restu asked us to babysit him."

"May she grow up to be a beautiful, strong, smart and godly child" Adi prayed sincerely.

"Aamiinu. Thank you, Son. We on behalf of Restu apologize for all his actions that want to harm Nak Adi and Adelia, as well as ", said Restu's father.

"God willing, we've forgiven you, Om, Auntie." Adi smiled at both of Restu's parents.

"Thank you, son. We also pray that your marriage is happy, until death separates," said Restu's father.

"Aamiin" said Adi and Adelia at the same time.

"Mas Adi, is it still a long time? It's been waiting for Dita in the car." Rendra came in half-run. Dita has been nagging continuously because of the long wait for Adi and Adelia.

"Om, Auntie, I'm sorry if you'll excuse me. My sister was waiting in the car" said Adi politely to both of Restu's parents.

"Yes, please, son. I'm sorry to keep you both here" said Restu's father.

"It's okay, Om. Assalamualaikum, "greetings Adi before leaving both parents Restu. She clasped Adelia's hand tightly as she walked towards the parking lot.

"We're raging, Rend?" adi asked while looking at her sister-in-law.

"Yes, Mas. Hot, hungry, he said. The AC was also turned on. The snack bar is still there, too" Rendra replied grimacingly.

"This pregnancy is more fussy than Akhtar huh, Rend. It used to sleep the same as eating continuously. Anteng although left KKN. Now it's sensitive, it's fussy" Adi said with a sigh.

"Yes, Mas. But each child is different." Rendra headed to the driver's seat as soon as he arrived near the car.

"Mas Adi did it there, a long time ago. Hot tofu here. I'm hungry too." Dita nags her brother as soon as Adi opens the car door.

"Sorry, Dek. We had a little chat with Restu's parents." Adelia answered Dita.

"Oh, it's nothing, Ma'am." Immediately heartbroken because his brother-in-law who denied him.

"What do you think Ale wants to eat?" adi asked while looking back.

"I want to eat mushrooms, Mas," replied Dita.

"Where is that, Dek?" Adi frowned.

"Ask Mas Rendra who knows." Dita pointed at Rendra with her chin.

"But, a little far away, dear. Later starving," said Rendra while focusing on driving. "Other times we go there" he said.

"Yes, deh. If so to the hotplate on Jalan Mosez Gatotkaca only, Mas."

"Ready, Babe Sweetheart." Rendra pointed the steering wheel towards Gejayan Street.

"Have you ever been there?" Adi frowned in wonder.

"Early dong, Mas. Mas Adi rarely eats out" said Dita in an arrogant tone.

"When?" Adi was still curious.

"It's been a long time, Mom. Remember not Mas Adi pas asked me to invite Dita eat all together? At that time Dita went home with me," explained Rendra.

"Oh, yeah. I recall. So the story goes to your first date place?" Adi teases her sister.

"What's the first date? Mas Adi do not make beautiful yes," said Dita.

"Eh, what's the first date in the goat's leg soup that's after Gelex." Adi again teased her sister.

"Mas Adi, ngeselinnnn." Dita pinched Adi's right arm.

"Awww, sick, Deck." Adi rubbed his former arm pinched Dita.

"Rasain, so don't like to flirt." Dita folds her hands in front of her chest with her mouth pursed.

"Darling, hayo guarded his speech. Don't give me a bad example for Ale," Rendra scolded as he looked at his wife through the rear view mirror.

"Yes, Mas. Sorry," said Dita.

"Well what's the story after Gelex?" ask Adelia. "Looks Rendra said he wanted to buy an order from Aunt Dewi."

"I picked up Dita at the Roundabout. We ate in the goat's foot soup. How a soul mate, Rendra also went there. So we ate three there" said Adi.

"It turns out, I missed a lot of your love stories" Adelia murmured.

"Campus also had a scene in the past when Rendra was caught piggybacking on girls. Turns out the girl, Dek Dita yes. Until every time I meet people, I'm asked if I'm the one Rendra's been hugging. And yet never once did he want to piggyback a girl," Adelia story.

"Cieee, so Adek is the first to be ridden by Rendra. I used to always rent every time Rendra talked, now it's bucin." Adi laughed with laughter because he managed to tease his sister.

"Know not, Dita was not at all willing to call the name Rendra?"

"What do you call him, Mom?" Rendra turned to the left side, towards Adi.

"Call him 'he'. If the story calls it always 'him'. Until I'm just as anxious." Adi was back laughing.

Dita's face was getting red because it held back her anger at her brother.

"Open it all up, until Mas Adi is satisfied." He turned his face out of the window.

"Uluh-ten, Adek took it." Adi is still trying to tease his only puppet sister.

"Already, Mas. The danger if it continues," said Rendra slowly, as soon as he saw his wife's face that had been red.

Adi then stopped his laughter. He rubbed the corner of his watery eyes from laughing too much. Rendra stopped the car across from his hotplate shop.

"Have you reached this, Rend?" adi asked while removing her seat belt.

"It has. Mas Adi, go first with Adel. I'll catch up. Choose a table that is outside, Mas, " replied Rendra who also removed her seatbelt. He got out of the car and opened the door for his soulmate.

"Dear, come down yuk. It has arrived," persuaded Rendra to his wife who took.

"No want. I am not hungry" said Dita with pouting lips.

"If Bubu doesn't want to, make Ale yes. Poor Ale hungry later." Rendra rubbed Dita's bulging stomach.

"Now, Ale's moving. Hungry huh, son? Help Baba persuade Bubu ya." Rendra lowered his head, speaking in front of his wife's stomach.

"Ale kicked it again, honey. Hungry him. Did I order you first, honey just came down when it's ready?" tawar Rendra's.

"No want. Hot in the car," Dita refused.

"I'll turn on the rich AC."

"No, I went down" said Dita who finally obeyed her husband because she was really hungry.

"What do you want to bring, honey?" asked Rendra after helping his wife down.

"Electric fans equals wet wipes, Mas."

"This one?" Rendra showed me the green mini electric fan and the wet tissue she took from Dita's bag.

"Yes." Yeah." Dita nodded.

"Yuk, get there. Adi is waiting for me." Rendra embraced his wife's waist as they crossed the street in front of the tavern.

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