
"I accepted the marriage and marriage of Maurena Alexandra Binti Giorgino Alexander with a dowry of one hundred grams of gold paid in cash."
Rendra's voice echoed loudly when reciting Ijab kabul. After one failure, he finally managed to pronounce it fluently.
"How, Witness, legit?"
"Well!" the witnesses shouted compactly.
"Alhamdulillah."
After hearing the legitimate cries of the witnesses, as well as the words of hamdallah from the ruler, Rendra was very happy because he managed to justify Mauren. Now, he turned his head and looked at the woman who had just held the status of wife. Rendra grabbed Mauren's body to get closer and then held her crown.
"Allahumma inni as 'aluka min khoirihaa wa khoirimaa jabaltahaa 'alaih. Wa a'udzubika min syarrihaa wa syarrimaa jabaltaha 'alaih." Thanks to his efforts for days, Rendra managed to recite the bride's prayer.
Mauren was very excited to hear that. The man he loved, who had not hesitated for long and was unsure, now truly proved his seriousness. Rendra said not only sweet promises, but also sacred promises before the Divine.
The taste of Mauren's haru grew even more when Rendra's lips kissed his forehead affectionately, leaving a wet mark that presented a strange feeling in him.
"My wife" whispered Rendra as she gently rubbed Mauren's cheek.
Mauren did not reply, only smiling with her head down, hiding her red cheeks and teary eyes. His feelings were turbulent, there was a day and happy because Rendra was legitimately a husband. However, there was sadness anyway because her parents were not on the side. It is very painful when Ijab kabul is only witnessed by brothers and friends.
For the sake of holding back his tears, Mauren felt at home lowered his head and did not open the sura. In fact, when the ruler led a prayer and prayer together, Mauren only followed him in his heart.
After the prayer was over, Mauren and Rendra asked Derri and Fadila for their blessing, as well as Bram and his wife—Rina. Although they are not biological parents, but currently they are the ones who act as a substitute father and mother.
"Papa, Om," Mauren whispered while in Bram's arms. He could not help but cry and finally spilled there.
"Son, already, son. Don't cry, you have to smile, it's your happy day. Shame on the other family. Yes, no crying! Mas Gino is sad to see you like this, too" said Bram to calm Mauren.
"Aunty's son is getting married again, may this time be happy, son. Sorry, Auntie wasn't here yesterday when you were hurt and in trouble. Aunty is really sorry," said Rina as Mauren hugged her.
"It's okay, Auntie. I understand, our residence is quite far away. I beg you to pray, Aunt, hopefully in the future my way of life will be smoother and there will be no more severe tests." Mauren unraveled her embrace and stared fixedly at Rina's face.
During this time, Rina and Bram lived outside Java. They were busy with work and four children. So, Mauren is very familiar if they do not have time for him.
"Tante will always pray for you, son." Rina patted slowly on Mauren's cheek and then hugged her at a glance.
After that, Mauren switched to Derri and also Fadila. Fadila hugged him no less tightly than Rina. Although once hurt by his mother Rendra, but now very dear to Rendra and also Mauren, to the point of telling him to call 'mama' because they already consider them like real children.
In addition to Fadila and Derri, Mauren also approached Kavin and Diva, who are now officially her brother-in-law.
Meanwhile, Rendra asks for blessing to Derri, Fadila, Bram, and Rina. In addition to giving congratulations, they also gave advice to guide Mauren in a subtle way, not rough and put forward the ego. Rendra recited their advice firmly. Because for him, Mauren is to be loved, not hurt.
After asking for prayers and blessings from his family, Mauren and Rendra received many congratulations from relatives and friends, including Dilan, Ezra, and Zenna. At this event, the three of them were also present.
"Congratulations, Ren, you've finally got a much better husband than that guy. It's the best way you throw it away, it's useless. If it is maintained only as a bacteria in your life. Do not bring happiness, even bring pain," said Zenna without slowing down her voice. Although a woman, but she is used to talking bluntly without shady aling-aling.
"Yes, yes, why discuss things that are not important on a special day. But, I'm afraid if I don't comment on his stupid attitude. So yeah, too late, I'm nervous to know." Zenna again vented her frustration, and Mauren only responded with a crisp laugh.
"Eh, I have good news, you know" Zenna said a few moments later.
"Oh yeah, what?" ask Mauren.
"Ezra's baby is growing. It's only been five weeks, but the doctor said it's healthy. I was told to take care of myself to let him be okay there." Zenna answered while rubbing her still flat stomach.
"Huh? Seriously?"
"Yes. For a while .. We weren't weird outside. Yes, have a wedding like everyone else in general" Zenna replied with a big smile.
"Don't be temporary, Zenna, try forever. Soon there are children, right, the time is still hunting na*su only? No pity what if his son saw his parents like that, hurt him later," said Mauren.
"Later arranged. Discuss it first with Mas Ezra." Zenna laughing.
Mauren just shook his head to see his behavior. It is a unique person, undergoing marriage, but hunting each other for pleasure outside. Only rely on honesty, but the relationship remains harmonious for years. Very hard to understand.
After a long chat, Zenna left and joined the others, who were currently enjoying the banquet at the dinner table. As the people were busy with the dishes, Rendra approached Mauren and clasped his hands.
"Honey, the dowry is stored first yuk," whispered Rendra while staring at the dowry in Mauren's hands.
Mauren blushed immediately. He understood correctly, dowry was just an excuse, while his main purpose was the room.
Despite the shame and the heart continues to beat fast, but Mauren does not refuse. Wh-wh-what for? Rendra was legally her husband, and honestly she expected it. No matter whether embarrassed, nervous, or misbehaved, it is common in the early days of marriage.
"Come," Mauren replied.
Then, the two stepped together up the stairs. Rendra was endlessly smiling, as was Mauren.
Not long after, they arrived at Mauren's room. The jasmine fragrant bushes came out sharply when Mauren opened the door. A slow scent brought Rendra to another wishful thinking. Especially when looking at the rose petals arranged on the bed, Rendra's mind could not be far from there.
When the door was perfectly closed, Rendra pulled out the hand of Mauren, who was walking beside the bed.
"Darling!" call Rendra.
"Yes." Yeah." Mauren turned and looked at her husband.
Rendra smiled, but did not say a word. Only his hand grabbed the dowry box and placed it on the small table.
In a few seconds, there was no sound, just a puff of breath between them. Nevertheless, each hand takes its place by itself. Mauren's hands were coiled affectionately around Rendra's neck, while Rendra's hands were tightly wrapped around Mauren's waist. Rendra slightly lowered his head, while Mauren looked up slightly, until there was almost no distance between the two faces.
Shortly after feeling the warmth of each breath, Rendra's hand moved up and stopped at the nape of Mauren. He pressed slowly so that Mauren's face was locked and could not turn away. Then, Rendra closer his face and ready to sip sweet lips that they are beautiful.
Seriate...