
"Mas Dipa is Madam Almira, and this is Madam Almira Mas Dipa Birendra!"
Deg.
Dipa gasped as Ahmad mentioned the woman's name. At first when Mira had just arrived, she had not expected that the woman was Mira. This is the first time Dipa has seen Mira wearing a hijab. Initially Dipa only guessed like no stranger to the face of the woman in front of him.
When the name Almira was mentioned, Dipa was very surprised, and their views met. From there Dipa realized she was Mira, a woman she knew as Reyna's best friend and a woman she found several times in a state of crying due to heartbreak.
Seeing the two surprised Mr. Ahmad became astonished.
"Do you know each other?" ask Ahmad who suspects that the two know each other.
"Em .. right sir, we know each other," Dipa said confirming that. "I just found out about it now, too. If the one who's going to share with me is Mira. Because I haven't read his ta'aruf CV yet" he added.
"Mbak Mira knows if she's going to join Mas Dipa?" ask Ahmad.
Mira immediately shook her head. "Same, Sir. I haven't read her Ta'aruf CV either. And we haven't met for a long time either" Mira told the truth.
"Where do you know, Mir?" asked the curious mother
"He's Reyna's friend Ma" Mira told her mother half-whispering beside her mother's ear.
"Ooh ...," said mama while the mangosteen.
"Alhamdulillah. If you have known before, it is easier to determine the next step," said Farid.
"Saying Mas Farid, I will give you the opportunity to ask, then please determine whether or not to continue ta'aruf, otherwise we from the board will find another candidate, if we agree to continue ta'aruf we will bridge for the implementation of the meeting of two families, the sermon up to pelaminan. Please if you want to ask a question?" said Mr. Ahmad gave an opportunity to Dipa and Mira to ask questions.
Why do I feel so awkward! inner Mira.
Haduh, I must ask what is the same Mira? dipa said in her heart.
The atmosphere became tense as no one spoke. Both are equally confused to ask what because they already know each other before.
Finally, Ahmad took a vote. "How is Mas Dipa going to ask Mbak Mira?"
"No, Sir. I think from me there is no question," said Dipa quickly.
"How's Mira?" asked Ahmad while turning towards Mira.
"Emm. I also don't know what to ask, sir. This is the first time I've followed ta'aruf, sir. Moreover, we already know, " said Mira honestly.
For Mira this was her first experience for ta'aruf. So that he was quite confused to ask what, in general he already knew about Dipa and also knew enough of his mother Dipa, Shinta's aunt.
There is one more private thing that Mira wants to know. However, he held it. He felt it was inappropriate to ask about it in front of so many people. Did Dipa really move on from Reyna, when she decided to follow ta'aruf?
The two glanced at each other and threw their faces away immediately, after accidentally meeting each other.
Mira turned towards her mother to ask for an answer.
Mama who understood the meaning of the eyes of her son answered her with a nod of approval.
Dipa was seen discussing with Farid. Not knowing what they were talking about, Mira was unable to catch him.
After a while of discussion, Dipa finally raised her voice. "I agree, to undergo ta'aruf with Mira, sir! " pipa said firmly.
"Alhamdulillah! " excited sir Ahmad.
It also makes Mira feel a little relieved because she does not have to experience the name rejected.
"How about, Son Mira?" ask Ahmad.
"Bismillah. I agree, Sir! "
"Alhamdulillah., "cry everyone who is there.
"Either because there has been an agreement to berta'aruf, the two are allowed to exchange mobile numbers, the purpose of providing information or if there is something to ask about the work, or if there is something to ask about, or what activities are often done to make consideration material for example a marriage agreement will stay where, given Mas Dipa's work in Yogya and Mbak Mira in Jakarta, you can ask that by exchanging messages so that it is expected that it does not make the debate later on after the wedding is carried out, but I appeal not to exceed the limits, may meet, may meet, but not both and in a quiet place, preferably accompanied by a third party. Because you have not been muhrim so it is feared that it can cause slander or the occurrence of things that approach adultery."
"I suggest meeting at home at once with the parents so that both parties know each other, if it feels suitable can be immediately continued to preach, then determine the wedding day. I encourage both of them to practice Istikharah prayer so that all doubts become certain and get guidance from God. I think quite an appeal from me, because Mas Dipa and Mbak Mira are mature enough to certainly be able to distinguish what is good and what is bad for yourself in the eyes of God. Of course, with the held ta'aruf between the citizens are expected to obtain a life partner who will bring good to the afterlife later, for marriage is a commandment from God that will perfect a part of our religion and a long service that will reward many in it for those who carry out its commandments and abstain from its prohibition, " said Mr. Ahmad at length gives wejangan.
"Okay sir, I thank you for facilitating this ta'aruf" Dipa told Ahmad.
"One more thing I want to add, if you have committed to live ta'aruf should be between both parties do not accept suggestions from others, " said Farid added.
Deg.
The words from Farid are quite interesting for Mira. Mira felt she had to make her choice immediately.
After that Mira and Dipa exchanged numbers to establish communication as necessary with the restrictions that have been expressed by Mr. Ahmad in his speech.
After that they went home to their respective homes with a sense that is difficult to interpret.
As night falls Mira begins to contemplate her guilt to Jonathan. He should not have received the ring from Jonatan. Because, seeing Jonathan as if to remind him back to the wounds of the past. Moreover, he did not want to give Jonathan empty hope. His heart refused to recall his worst moments even though he had forgiven Jonathan.
In the evening Mira prayed istikharah to get guidance from Allah.
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