Love At the End of Ramadan
Chapter 24. Sleek

The earth is still spinning on its axis. Time continues to roll leaving the past stories that become memories and opening new sheets for the next life. Whatever, what kind of ink will be inked on the next sheet. Could ink be full of goodness? Or ink full of evil. Whatever it is, sheet by sheet that has been passed hopefully can be a self-reflection material to become a much better human being.

"Son, what's going to be tonight? Why do you and Bik Sumi look so busy. Are we going to break the fast together?"

Santi relentlessly asked Kirana about her slightly different behavior. He seems to be busy in the kitchen with Sumi. They look to be cooking some for the night.

Since the return of Kirana and Arman a few days ago, that day became a turning point for Santi and also Arman in living their lives. Since that day, Santi and Arman also improved. To be a servant much closer to his Lord. With the guidance of Aisyah and Hakam, the two Kirana parents were also able to pick up their hijrah.

Allah Akbar. Verily, He is Allah, the All-reversing of hearts. He guides those who truly want to return to His fold.

Kirana just smiled knots while continuing her activity of cutting vegetables. "Mama will know. Importantly, Mama and papa are getting ready to welcome the arrival of the Rama family."

Both of Santi's eyeballs turned perfect. Kirana's remarks made her think that the princess would be betrothed by the Rama family.

"Will Rama's family ask you, dear? To make you a companion of life?" asked Santi who was so curious.

Kirana chuckled softly and nodded slowly. He could no longer hide it in front of his mother.

"Yes Ma, Rama's family will come here to ask Kirana. Kirana please, papa and Mama give our blessing."

Santi's tears fell slowly over her cheeks. The middle-aged woman's heart was wrapped in a sense of haru and gratitude that blended into one. Never did he expect, after the storm hit his family, God presented a rainbow that looked so beautiful.

"MashaAllah ... I don't know what else to say, honey. Mama the pleasure given by God is so great for our family. Mama who recovered from depression. Papa's back. You who turned into a much better woman and soon will be edited by shale youth like Rama."

"Yes Ma. These are all blessings from God. Perhaps more precisely as a blessing of Ramadan."

"Mama also did not expect if Mama will find a way to hijrah at the age of Mama who has entered into middle age. Although the feeling is very late, but Mama is grateful to be able to improve before the time comes to return to the lap of God."

Kirana smiled meaningfully. He remembered what Aisha had said a few days ago.

"It's never too late to improve, Ma. As long as the breath remains in the body, the door of God's mercy and mercy will always be open to us. And that's what Kirana believes."

Santi nodded his head. "Dear, Mama agrees. Now, in the rest of Mama's age, Mama wants to collect many rewards as a provision of life in the afterlife."

"Aamiin Ma's. May we be able to istiqomah."

"Aamiin..."

Sumi who had been listening to the conversation of the mother and child who were nearby could only smile haru. He did not expect that the end of the story of the life of a family that was previously far from religious values, now changed one hundred and eighty degrees. Now the condition of the employer's family is much more organized and directed.

"Thank you ., thank you for all the good that You have given, O God. Servants are happy to see the non-Kirana family who is back in one piece and in a much better state" Sumi said as she stared fixedly at her two masters from her position.

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The living room of Kirana's residence feels different tonight. Usually this room is only a place to just gather with his parents. But tonight it looks more crowded with the arrival of the Rama family.

The two families sat facing each other. Rama's remark that he was not nervous at all when facing his future father-in-law turned out to be very wrong. He looked very clumsy to face directly with Kirana's father and his hands also felt so cold.

"Son, are you okay?" asked Hakam when he saw the look on his son's slightly pale face.

"I-iya Bi, Rama is fine," he replied briefly. The young man************** his palm to try to relieve his nervousness.

"Istighfar lah Nak. God willing your heart will return, calm down" Hakam said softly.

Rama took a deep breath and slowly exhaled. "Instaghfirullahalazim...."

Arman chuckles. "Is this Rama boy afraid to confront me? No need to worry, I didn't bite. So Rama's son need not be afraid."

Rama scratched his unscratchy head. "T-no Om. God willing I won't be nervous anymore."

Arman smiled wryly. This is a good time to start this event. "Ma, bring Kirana here. I guess Kirana can't wait to be sitting here with us."

Santi moved from his sitting position. "Good, Pa."

Santi breezed towards Kirana's room. In the room, Kirana is accompanied by Sumi. The woman was still faithfully sitting in front of the dressing table.

"Darling, are you ready? Let's go down, the Rama family is waiting below," said Santi with eyes that could not be separated from the face of the princess who looked very beautiful.

Kirana smiled broadly. Although also wracked by nervousness, but the twinkle of happiness was clearly reflected in the look of his face. "Come on Ma."

Kirana walks flanked by Santi and also Sumi. Slowly they went down the stairs to the family room. And after that Kirana sat flanked by her parents.

The deg!!

Rama was so stunned by Kirana's appearance tonight. He looks so elegant with a dress made of tile blue root motif. Also with a matching color pasmina that wraps his head. But a moment later, he lowered his eyes again.

Ummm...

Deheman's voice from Hakam seemed to break the silence. The middle-aged man then took a breath to be able to start the evening event today.

"Honored Mr. Arman, the purpose of my arrival with my extended family here first was to get in touch. Second, I represent my son Ammar Hafidz Ramadhan to propose to his father's daughter Kirana Anindya Shafa. Did you receive a proposal from my son?"

Arman smiled wryly. "I thank you very much for the presence of Mr. Hakam and his family to our residence."

Arman paused for a moment to sigh deeply. "I think Rama's son is a good young man, and I agree if he asks for my daughter. But once again my decision was to leave it entirely to my own daughter. Because after all, he himself will lead a married life."

Arman stared at both of Kirana's beads while clasping his hands. I don't know why he felt so deep. Soon she would release her daughter to live with her husband.

"Son, are you willing to accept Rama's proposal and marry him?"

Kirana circulated her gaze towards her parents, both of Lord Rama's men and finally towards Rama himself. When he looked at Rama's face, his heart seemed to be increasingly convinced that the man would be the right companion for him.

"Bismilbornrahmanirrahim... Kirana receives a proposal from Rama and is willing to be his wife, Pa."

"Thank God" said everyone in the room at the same time. Their faces looked so happy together.

Rama stared fixedly at the face of Kirana who was currently in front of him. Kirana also replied with a shady look Rama while smiling knots.

The old man looked at Kirana's face then a faint smile fell on his lips. "Thank you."

Rama spoke without making a sound but still could be understood by Kirana.

Kirana nodded slowly. "Together, Ram!"

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