Always Gonna Be You
7. The Holy Promise, One For Forever
Orchids
His life in the last few days was like being pressed by a fast forward button. In addition to having to work, also monitor the progress of marriage preparation and all printouts with some unexpected cases.
Like the invitation that has been finished in print, stay spread, but after being examined it turns out the date and time of the reception is wrong, it means it must be reprinted which certainly adds to the cost. Not yet a suit fitting that makes it have to go back and forth to meet the designer. Starting from the wrong set of sequins. Or clothes suddenly loose, but once measured according to the latest body conditions, fitting tried again even can not be buttoned. Hm.
Rendra has not protested about the kebaya chest piece for a deal that he thinks is too low, "Well, this too much, can be more closed?"
Followed by the design of off shoulders ball gown that made Rendra's forehead wrinkled many times as he tried it. "Can you use an arm?" Rendra asked seriously. "Gua doesn't want him to catch a cold" pointed Rendra at him. Fortunately the designer is an old friend of Rendra, so already know each other equally, no hurt feeling has most clients protest even though the time is tight.
After the 90% reception knick-knacks are finished, skip the prewed photo because, "You mind if we don't use the existing photo?" Rendra showed a row of photos of them that had been immortalized. Starting from the legendary photo in front of the flower paperboard, Rendra graduation photo, photo of his own graduation, photo of the application, some random shots that actually look to his romantic because of a very natural expression. Makes him unable to say no.
Once the technical affairs clear, now they also began to have to take care of UK Visas and Schengen. Although Rendra uses the services of a travel agent for visa processing, they still have to come themselves to the British and Spanish embassies for biometric record data collection.
At this point began to appear skewed opinion, "New entry to work has often been permission. What's the ancestor's office!" Since the selection process, even in each interview session with the board of management, he was always honest when asked about the plan ahead. Without hesitation explain important things that have been arranged in advance, such as getting married and continuing to study. Making it most likely will apply for unpaid leave if still accepted to work, even though the working period has not met the minimum requirements to take the right.
"No need to listen to that," Rendra always tried to calm down whenever he complained about the office atmosphere that was not conducive. "You're the maximum honest, nothing is covered. They also keep your recruits, meaning you are considered capable and they need you."
"But right." he always had a rebuttal.
"If it is still not comfortable mending out ajalah, rather than being a burden," said Rendra a moment later, to see him continue to rumble.
"You say it so easily" he grumbled. Is Rendra always this santuy every time you want to make a big decision?
"Well, what do you want now. Then do it."
To be honest he still wants to continue working, as stable as Rendra's current financial condition, he still has to have his own income. Because experience teaches, we never know what will happen in the future. Finally he steadily chose to submit an unexpected leave rather than a letter of resignation.
"Let's not tense thinking about the work of mulu," said Rendra who suddenly came to Raudhah tonight without telling first. While choosing an envelope containing a body care before marriage treatment voucher from one of the famous beauty clinics. Surely, he always knows the best.
And doing treatment for two consecutive days at the weekend managed to make his head and body more relaxed, ready to pack goods and then move to Rendra's apartment.
"You are packing, let the courier bring," Rendra who is in Surabaya and busy with work still had time to monitor the transfer process. "Access card is on Enggar one. She's the one who's been standing by at the apartment as long as I haven't been home."
The transfer business was finally completed, making the boarding room empty to jump. Only leave some items that are still used, such as clothes and other personal items. And because the step by step they assembled is now getting closer, then Rendra again questioned his willingness to approve pre nup.
"You can tell me, which points make you uncomfortable?"
"Everything."
"Any idea?"
He shook. "Please redactionalnya made as reasonable as possible. Not heavy on your feet."
Rendra smiled, "This makes the most sense."
"A nominal that big?!" he glares. "Please don't mess with a deal that you yourself would find difficult to fulfill!"
Finally, although forced, Rendra is willing to replace the nominal amount with a more make sense according to him.
"A lot of numbers can't replace you, sweetie. This is just a form of appreciation from the bottom of my heart about how precious you are to me. Because I'm not good enough for you."
He, by suppressing the embarrassment that was very trying to brave himself, stroked Rendra's sturdy cheeks but as soft as the baby's skin, "Thank you for everything that you showed me."
Rendra smile. "It means...agree?" then with a motion without shadow has managed to kiss his forehead. "Tomorrow we sign in front of the notary."
And exactly a week before the day H, his unpaid leave application was successful in acc, but could not immediately go home, still had to complete some business in Jogja. During this week he and Rendra never once met because of their respective activities.
"We don't have to be pingit-pingitan, meet also not," seloroh Rendra who was in Balikpapan, last ricek check readiness there.
"When do you get your rest?" he actually worried about the condition of Rendra's body that was too in forsir.
"Worrying?" Rendra just chuckled. "This is the last time, it's full stay at home."
"Yes, yeah."
Rendra even laughed, hmm very suspicious, must still be busy doing work.
"This is another last day before Rakai's full hold. I have to make sure everything under control."
But on the day of his return home, they still could not meet because Rendra was still outside the city. Making him can only pray, hopefully Rendra is always awarded safety and health.
***
Dio
Today became one of the most historic days of his life, namely graduation. One achievement has been exceeded. Although not witnessed by Father, Mother, and Mas Tio who are still in Massachusetts, but he remains happy.
Pakde Bude Pin is willing to attend, Pakde Bude Pri and Argo are also, then Mas Rio and his wife, enough, that's all. He even without pw (graduation companion) which seems to be the first and main discussion of each Ganapati graduation.
"Free there is also pw, sitting far away from it," as long as Irsyad who also graduated today. Yeah, sure, 'cause they're both together without pw, ngenes.
"The name of the companion will sit down, if faran is not a companion," Gerry chimed in, even though he had a pw, the story sok solider.
"Udah, we're accompanying each other, we're sitting down, we're a decoy" he joked. Though he was clearly there pw, Zahra was his wife. "Complete package pw, starting from NA (final task), trial, GR, graduation, to become a pageant companion. Tah, less what faithful cave as you try."
Followed by another laugh. Unkempt making him laugh to hear the jokes of children's satire. Really the definition of the world is rotating, because someone who was once predicted to be pw, today is actually being married by others. Heartbreaking.
***
Ilma
Today Lumina is off, as all three of their bosses will be at graduation. Same with her brother who is also at graduation today. Although the event began at 8 am, to avoid traffic jams, since half-time at 7 am, he and his family group had reached Sabupa, Ganapati meeting building located behind the campus, where these two places are connected by a tunnel that divides Jl. Dayang Sumbi's.
The atmosphere of Sabupa is very crowded and crowded by graduates, families and introductory people. Joy felt everywhere. Not to forget also the number of traveling photographers who click (without asking), even though the era is digital, but they remain loyal to their livelihood.
Also traders of various types of goods and services spilled around Sabupa. Starting from florists, dolls, chocolates, trinkets and accessories to the sellers of various foods and drinks, children's toys, drugs, stationery, and even buskers. They eagerly offer their merchandise. Join happy with the graduation which means it can add to the coffers of income.
"Sister's unique bouquet..."
"Doll Teddy's Brother...."
Papa and his mother entered the auditorium as an invitation from the parents. While he who can not enter, must be content to wait outside, cringling like a chick losing the mother in the crowd. Until finally being able to meet other Lumina children, who turned out to also have been standing by in Sabupa since.
They chose to sit in the extra seats provided in the hallway, right in front of a large monitor screen that broadcasts live open hearings and graduation processions.
Exactly 8 hours the event opened by singing the song Indonesia Raya, which was followed by all those in the auditorium, also a moment of silence accompanied by the song “Hening Cipta.” The solemn atmosphere ambushed, even though he only watched it through the big screen.
The event continued with the Rector's speech, then the reading of a number of national and international achievements that were achieved by Ganapati students. Then there is a pause of about half an hour filled by angklung music performance in collaboration with PSM. Then the reading of the names of graduates who were called forward to shake hands with the Rector, dean and head of the department.
He thought the event was almost finished, but his eyes were even more rounded when the name Dio Kamadibrata was called by the MCs forward to be awarded the title as the best graduate.
Now, the only boss in Lumina who is irritated to talk and always try to keep his distance with it has stood upright on the podium after the imputation by the Rector, prepare to lead all graduates today to say sacred greetings. Then, raising his right hand high, Dio said out loud,
“For God, Fatherland, and Almamater..”
“Salam Ganapati...Start!”
Then followed by thousands of graduates with a voice no less loud echoing to make the walls of the Sabupa Building vibrate.
“SALAM GANAPATI..”
“BAKTI US..”
“FOR YOU..”.
“GOD..”.
“LAND AIR..”
“DAN ALMA MATER.”
“THEM!!”
***
Anggi and Rendra
Meanwhile, at the same time but at a distance, the sacred procession unites two different persons in a firm covenant of sacred marriage to enter into the new life that has begun,
“Ananda Syailendra Darmastawa Bin Andi Rahmat Darmastawa, I marry and I marry you with Rahayu Anggiantisa Bint Mulyo Handoko with mascawin in the form of precious metals weighing 100 grams, cash.”
“I received the marriage and marriage of Rahayu Anggiantisa Binti Mulyo Handoko, with mascawin the above cash.”
"Huh?"
"AH!" answer the witnesses with confidence.
Penghulu then recites the prayer, "Baarakallahu laka wa baaraaka 'alaika wa jama'ah baina kuma fii khoir."
"May God bless you, both in joy and sorrow, and always gather you both in kindness."
Followed by the reading of the ta'lik sighat or marriage promise by the husband, which is also listed on the back of the marriage book.
"I Syailendra Darmastawa bin Andi Rahmat Darmastawa, promised with all my heart that I would treat my wife named Rahayu Anggiantisa bint Mulyo Handoko well (mu'asyarah bil ma'ruf) according to Islamic teachings."
"To my wife I declare the sight of ta'lik as follows."
"When I am,"
"Leaving my wife for 2 consecutive years;
Not to give him a mandatory living for 3 months;
Hurt my wife's body or body;
Letting (doesn't care) my wife for 6 months or more,"
"And because of my actions, my wife is not free and filed a lawsuit with the Religious Court, then if the lawsuit is accepted by the Court then my wife pays Rp 10 thousand as 'iwadl (substitute) to me, so my talaq falls to him."
"To the Religious Court I gave the power to receive the money 'iwadl (substitute) and handed it to the local National Amil Zakat Agency for the purposes of social worship."
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'Have you been hurt
without meaning and seems to follow an unclear line
have you ever doubted
god's just and seems to feel that destiny is wrong
Until the time comes
I stopped asking space and time to answer with your presence
in my simple story
telling a story about me resembles twilight who has been tired of hiding asking
until you present as morning'
(Alffy Rev, Dusk and Morning)