
The day before Magrib, the atmosphere of the house has returned to normal. Wulan sat in her wheelchair after being assisted by Bibik. He was invited to the living room where Grandma and Grandpa were there. Rendra and Cut have gone shopping tomorrow. Julie is busy with her laptop and cell phone. For Anugrah, no one knew of his current existence. Bibik had searched the room and unfortunately the room was locked and Rendra also checked the CCTV and saw that Anugrah had come out shortly before they arrived home.
“Son, you are young and beautiful. You must be eager to heal ya!” Pure mother said softly to Wulan.
Then he told her how he was so eager to recover when he heard Iskandar would ask him to propose to a girl. “You should also be excited like that so that you recover quickly. Find something that keeps you motivated so your spirit will surely rise and will naturally affect the nerves in your body.”
“Grandma knows a lot. Grandma doctor huh?” Pure Mother nodded slowly then smiled. “Grandmother first pediatrician.”
“Grandma is sad to hear your life story. Our life story is the same. Grandma lost Iskandar's father in stunami. You must know, right?” Wulan nodded back.
“But that's not what made Grandma sad until now. Grandma was sorry, if that night we did not throw him out then until now we are still with him. But the name of regret always comes too late, right?” Wulan smiled bitterly.
“How was your relationship with your late mother? Your mother must have been a great woman for taking good care of you. It seems that you are a good and civilized child. Is there anything still in your heart about him?” Wulan looked at this old woman in front of him. This time he talked about his mother to someone else.
“Mother is everything to me, Grandma. We only live together, everywhere always both until both sleep. Can you imagine how close we are?” Pure Mother nodded.
“That night, I was going back to the hospital after coming home to take a shower and get my dirty clothes cleaned. It turned out that night Mom's condition had dropped and the nurse immediately contacted me. Frantic and agitated, that night I drove the bike quite fast because I was afraid I could not see it for the last time. The doctor told me that my condition was not going well. I was asked to be ready for the worst, even the worst. The doctor did not give me false hope. Therefore, I was very afraid if I could not see his departure and it turned out that my fear was right. I was in an accident and couldn't see his last moments.” Shed Wulan's tears, Bibik also felt sad to hear it.
“That's patient!” said Pure Mother while gently rubbing Wulan's back.
“Grandmother knows for sure it won't be easy for you. Until this moment, Grandma also could not remove the regret and sadness from Grandma. Even every night, Grandma prayed that God would meet Grandma with Grandma's son but not even once Grandma met him. Grandma misses him so much, son. If time could be repeated Grandma and you must have the same desire right?” Wulan nodded while sobbing. He clenched the old woman's hand. They poured out their hearts' sadness. Two women of different ages have the same sadness. Both left by loved ones.
Sister Julie who was busy with cell phones and laptops finally left the items and hugged the mother.
“Already, Buk. Follow Fais, Buk. Let him calm down there.” The atmosphere seemed silent, just a sobbing heard from the two women of different ages. Pure Mother wiped her tears and said, “But now you are already a princess in this house. Your mother-in-law is also a good woman. You must have known that your mother-in-law was once our daughter-in-law. Grandma loved him so much as a daughter-in-law in our family. Only because of a mistake from the son of the grandmother did your mother-in-law choose to leave. Learn from her about marriage. Your mother-in-law has been through many things in her life including betrayal from her previous husband who is none other than Grandma's own son.” Pure Mother smiled.
“You are very lucky to be married to Anugrah. The boy must have followed his father. A loyal and responsible person. It's not easy for your father-in-law to marry your mother-in-law to this point. The obstacles to their relationship do not come from your father-in-law's family alone but from the conflict in our area. How many wounds and dangers your father-in-law went through to get married to your mother-in-law. You wouldn't be able to deal with it if you were them. But that's the fight. In fact, even though your mother-in-law is already a widow, your father-in-law still loves her.”
“Grace good to you?” Wulan nodded. He couldn't possibly lie to this old woman in front of him.
"Goodoo. May your marriage last until the end of your life.”
No words of amen were spoken from Wulan's lips. He never thought of continuing this marriage until the end of his life.
Elsewhere, the companions of till jannah were gathered waiting for the azaan in the courtyard of the mosque.
"I don't know why my sister wants to marry you so much. It's very strange.” Ari complains in front of his friends.
“Then why did your mother set him up too soon? Didn't you prevent it?” ask Dwi.
“I have to what? My mother and the doctor had promised me a long time ago and finally they chose now the right time to realize the wishes of both because according to my mother. The parents of the doctor already wanted to have a ghost but the doctor was even cool to take care of the patient. And the doctor also plans to join a charity organization with international doctor ties that will serve in the Ukrainian region. The doctor could not leave if he was married. Because the procedure must be single doctors to minimize uncertain circumstances there.know for yourself the state of the two countries how.” Ari said at length.
“It is unethical to have to force them to marry just for that reason. We as men who understand religion should not support that. What if Anggia turns out to be unhappy with the man? I can't bear to see her married to a man she doesn't love.” Reski.
“Then you want my sister to marry Iskandar? How is Aisyah?” ari protest.
“Can be polygamous.” Reski's curse is back to make his three best friends glare.
“T-no. I'm not capable of. Don't worry you guys!”
“Yes Allah, what a pity Anggia love story. The veiled girl should be the wife of an adult man who deserves to be called Om.” Complain Dwi.
“Then he meant he sent me a message like this what?” tanya Iskandar showed the contents of the message that Anggi sent.
Ari ruffled her hair, she was annoyed with her sister's behavior like that. “My mom will explain it later!” Their discussion stopped as azan magrib reverberated.
Seeing Anugrah get down from the car, Wulan could only stare at her from the window. His hand wanted to push the wheelchair out of the room but the ego held him back. All of Anugrah's words were still clearly ringing in his mind. Anugrah's appearance was very messy like a person who had run out of exercise. His shirt button is open and his underwear appears. From the light of the lamp, the sweat on his body looked shiny, his hair was disheveled and his steps were so shrewd as people lost their spirits.
“What happened to him?” wulan Mumam.
Anugrah entered the house and went straight to her room. While Wulan could only peek out from behind the door. Wulan is still waiting for the arrival of Anugrah to the kitchen but unfortunately nil. Anugrah immediately fell asleep in her room in a state full of sweat.
“Why am I waiting for him?”
“What am I curious about?”
Wulan grumbled and then returned to the side of the bed. “This time do not fall. I have to be as excited as Grandma said. I no longer want to depend on others.”
Wulan can manaiki bed even though it feels heavy when pulling the legs. But because he already intends to get well soon then he must try his maximum this time. He wants to get out of this house immediately.
The next day…
The atmosphere of the house is so cheerful because of the arrival of future grandchildren. Pure Mother and Mr. Fahri had prepared an hour ago to welcome the ghost. Sister Julie could only shake her head when she saw the enthusiasm of her parents. Only Wulan remained silent as she occasionally glanced towards the hallway towards Anugrah's room.
“Is he not awake yet?” inner Wulan.
“Den Anugrah has not woke up, Bibik had been to his room and it turned out in lock.” The Bibik's words made Wulan flutter because it was discovered.
“He didn't sleep with you? He said he wants to sleep in your room so Mama doesn't sleep in your room anymore.”
Finally found out too, Wulan glanced at the annoyed Bibik but yes that's the mouth of the Bibik that is difficult to brake.
“Assalamualaikum,” said a pair of young men as soon as they entered the room. Iskandar immediately introduced all his family members including Bibik and Wulan.
“Beautiful Grandma's daughter-in-law. Let's ask him, so Grandma can come with.” Aisyah could only look down embarrassed. It was the first time he had visited Iskandar's family after Iskandar had proposed to him in person.
“Your parents already know about your relationship, Son?” ask the grandmother.
Aisyah glanced at Iskandar, “Not yet, Grandma. Mama and Papa are preparing sister's proposal. Aisyah does not dare to say this now.”
“Nek, we don't want to rush. He also has not yet graduated. Is want all to go slowly but surely.” Iskandar's resolute answer made them no longer ask about time.
“Your parents are still there?” ask Rendra. This time, an aura of immortality suddenly hit Rendra.
“Pa, he's not a rebel. Ask is normal.” Iskandar protest makes the residents of the house laugh.
At the same time, Anugrah who was still wearing clothes last night was seen coming out casually towards the kitchen. All the residents of the house stared in wonder at his behavior. Wulan who was being stared at by Iskandar seemed to understand then he shook his head. Only a sigh could he do seeing his sister acting so unexpectedly. One bottle of mineral water in hand and Anugrah returned to her room without greeting anyone.
“She's my sister, again there's a little problem. Please understand ya!” Ayesha gave a small nod hearing the whispers from Iskandar.
Not wanting to show any problems to the future son-in-law, Cut immediately took Aisyah to the dining table. As they enjoyed lunch, Anugrah returned to the outside in a neat state and left the house without saying goodbye. Cut and Rendra stared at each other with a million questions in mind.
“Dek, what is this?”
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