
"Prepare, Bro. It's magrib soon." Bagas patted his best friend's shoulder to return to earth.
"Hmmm. I'll be ready, and yes. Cancel all meetings for the next week." Rey firmly moved from his place, then walked away from the friend who was busy carrying Adi.
Thirty minutes passed. The citizens began to arrive. Of course, only the fathers will be tahlilan or commonly referred to as kenduri. The Javanese are accustomed to giving thanks by inviting residents around the house. This will also be the beginning of a meeting to introduce the new son-in-law who is now a resident of the village.
Don't make. One day, while staying at the house of in-laws. No citizen knows. If Rey is Rashid's father's son-in-law. It must not be funny. However, it will be easier to be referred to as a community event for the locals.
One by one, the presence of residents began to meet the invited guest seats. Not just people around the house. The workmates of Rashid's father and the distant family's well-being contributed to tonight's happiness. The welcome also involved the nuclear family.
"Alhamdulillah, yes, sir. Finally the last daughter of marriage too." Mr. RT greeted Rashid's father warmly, then sat down next to the host. "By the way, which father-in-law? Haven't you been here yet?"
Rashid's father only smiled cheerfully, then reached out pointing towards Rey and Bagas who were already sitting with his son in the living room. Because the door of the house is wide open, everything in the living room is clearly visible from the front row of the house.
"Well, dashing rich Gatotkaca. Pinter tenan carinya," praise Mr. RT not believe in the form of the daughter-in-law of Rashid's father.
"It could be, Mr. Rt. Thank God, now you can enjoy old age. It feels like seeing the last child can be exhausted." said Rashid's father felt better with everything that had happened, as a father had completed all responsibilities.
The conversation continued with the usual problems experienced by the fathers. Very random, until Mr. Kyai say hello. Then begin the study process that lasts for thirty minutes. Not just one session because Rey was asked to recite the holy verse of the Quran as a family greeting.
A melodious sound with tartil readings chanting Surah Ar-Rahman. So eloquent that made Mr. Kyai close his eyes to enjoy his martyrdom of praise to the Creator. No doubt the citizens are stunned. Rashid's father gets a son-in-law who can electrify the citizens.
Not only handsome, but also polite with a sweet voice that is soothing to the heart. The atmosphere of study is so solemn, until the break session gives time for the residents to chat with each other. Rashid's father introduces Rey as his last son-in-law with pride.
While behind the curtain, Asthma just fell silent. Even though around him there are all female family members. I don't know why his heart felt empty. Faint taste that once existed, back present infiltrated into the chest.
*Yes Allah. Lift up the heart of the servant. Expose the taste that has been frozen. You are my only place to complain and surrender. Guide the servant to be a good wife with a lack of wolves.~ said Asma heart trying to let go of all that has been part of his life so far*.
A heart-wrenching wound. No one can see, and then treat like a physical wound. During this time, the girl was trapped in solitude with all the principles of maintaining distance from the new relationship. However, tonight. Along with the verse that Rey offered. His heart was full of awareness of the new chapter of his life.
All the residents started leaving Rashid's father's house at nine p.m. I don't know what news will spread tomorrow, but obviously the new couple is ready to do the reception tomorrow morning. For the sake of the event. Zulaikha's mother asked Bagas to bring her daughter and daughter-in-law back to the hotel alone.
Wanted to refuse, but it was impossible to disappoint the little request of the mother-in-law. Finally Bagas, Rey, and Asma surrender back to the hotel. The three people were enjoying the flickering lights all the way to the city.
"Are you guys, marahan?" tanya Bagas ended the silence since getting into the car eight minutes ago, making Rey glance at him, then switch to the back seat.
Asthma is sitting alone back there. Face with a thin sweep of make up, pink paris hijab wrapped head in a golden brown brocade dress. A calm, but elegant alloy. Unfortunately, the woman kept silent with her lips tightly locked.
Though the two men who were with him, had nothing wrong. Especially know, because of the moses. Wants to rebuke, afraid of being misunderstood. Just wrong anyway. Rey let out a long sigh, as well as Bagas who still had a sense of guilt towards his best friend's wife.
"Ka Bagas, can I ask you something?" tanya Asma opened her voice after thinking things through well, glancing directed eyes looking forward with a flat facial expression.
Bagas nodded slowly, making Rey squirm. Instantly there was a sense of greeting. I don't know what his wife is going to ask her best friend. However, worry just comes.
"In the world you two. Must be a lot of women. Don't misunderstand me, first. I just want to know why you chose me for Mr. Reyhan Aditya." Asma bluntly expressed her heart with a turbulent curiosity to get certainty.
A question that is questionable. Rey herself wants to know. Why Bagas is so sure of Asma which incidentally is just an ordinary village girl. If it's about physical. His wife lost beautiful from her secretary in Jakarta. Not to compare, it is true that the wife has an ordinary face.
"No particular reason." Answer Bagas casually, all of that is true. "Actually, it wasn't me who chose you for my best friend. Rey herself chose you for her future. Isn't that right, Rey?"
Huh huh? How can it be like that. Since when did he talk about the future? All this time I was busy working and working. Except for a few times observing Asthma from where her space works. But not once did he think of marriage. Then, how could Bagas conclude so easily.
"Rey, your lips don't say. I want him, but the look in your eyes that always follows Asthma. So, I decided to give you what you hope for. Simple right?" bagas continued to surprise his best friend, it was so easy to change the perception of one's point of view.
Rey's incredulous gaze pierced so sharply against Bagas, while Asma only showed a thin smile at such a clear answer. Destiny is unique. Who is trying and who is getting happiness? Complicated, but when getting enlightenment. Everything looks so clear.
"Learning to love is easy, but what is hard is to maintain." Asthma closed her eyes, not wanting to continue what disturbed her heart.