Halal Travel
Traveling 3

Along the way, after the incident Arvan braked suddenly. The car atmosphere became quiet. Both Arvan and Vina were silent. Vina was busy with her phone and the focussed Arvan watched the streets with a smile that seemed reluctant to slip from her lips.

"Abang wants to propose to him Vin" said Arvan arrived.

"HUH?" said Vina who was very surprised until her phone fell, Vina immediately changed her sitting position facing Arvan.

"Abang do not be careless, do not play, do not be rash. New brother met several times not to let it's just lust and obsession aja brother" said Vina.

"For 2 weeks now, since I first met him, my brother always thought of Vin. Ever since you knew him, he always included in your brother's do'a. You are not silent" said Arvan.

"Yes. But as a woman must be surprised if suddenly brother came to continue to want to sleep. If you suddenly come, you think Zia remembers when you met?"

"Yes my brother knows. Previously brother several times istikharah. And lately my brother has been hesitant. I thought maybe he was married, maybe he had a candidate. But listen to your words earlier, brother is sure that brother has a chance. You help my brother."

Vina was just dumbstruck to hear her brother speak his heart about a woman to her. 

"But the bang of Zia's story, which I know seems like there's still a fear of her getting started. Disappointed because of the cancellation of marriage, has not disappeared in his heart." explained Vina.

"Abang understands. If not tried, who knows? You support brother enough, pray brother. Let the rest be the ones who try." said Arvan reassured.

"Yes, if you are sure. I as a sister support and pray for whatever is best for my brother. Where will you start?" ask Vina.

"Abang needs to be more convincing before stepping. After brother sure one hundred percent. Just tell my brother's good intentions to my father and mother" said Arvan calmly.

"Hm. May Allah ease the way. I'm also happy that until you become Zia. And Zia's my sister-in-law."

*

After telling his heart to his sister. Now Arvan is feeling more and more convinced. Even Arvan had already asked Rivan himself. To make sure if Zia is currently not being a betrothed of anyone. Rivan's answer convinced Arvan to step up.

Tonight after the prayers in the mosque. Arvan immediately approached his family who were gathered together in the family room. Arvan tries to express his good intentions to his father and mother.

"So then, will you and mom wave him to your brother?" arvan asked his father and mother.

"Wait for who's Zia? Rivan's sister? Rivan's your college friend? Who likes to play at home?" ask mother.

"Yes ma'am."

"Isn't Rivan Sa'id sir's son?" Ask Dad.

"Yes yeah." answered Arvan.

"Yes, if you are, no problem. Moreover, he is the son of Mr. Sa'id who father knows close to him. What about mom?"

"Mother is up to brother. If my brother is sure of him. Mother as a parent can only support."

"Alhamdulillah finally my brother began to be interested also lamar children people are thought to be flat to continue like a toll road" said Alvin ngasal.

Everyone laughed except for Arvan who threw the couch cushion at Alvin.

"So the brother of the plan when will silaturrahim at the same time convey the goodwill of the brother to their family?" ask Dad.

"When, yeah? What is this weekend?"

"Can. The sooner the better. Than to be dragged by someone else. So Sunday, what time do you want?"

"What about morning? About 9 or 10 o'clock. This is our new goal for Abraham. So I guess it doesn't take long."

"Yaudah if that is the case, then I will contact Mr. Sa'id if they can be on that day and time."

Finished the Arvan family's serious conversation, Mr. Firman decided to go to his study. Mr. Firman called Mr. Sa'id.

On the phone

Mr. Sa'id: Assalamualaikum sir Firman.

Mr. Firman: Waalaikumsalam pak Sa'id. How's Sa'id's family doing?  Long time no see.

Mr. Sa'id: Thank goodness. How about the family word?

Sir Word: We are also a good family. This is Mr. Sa'id. Because it just so happens that we haven't seen each other in a long time. May it not, if I am a family member who will visit the family home of Mr Sa'id on Sunday?

Mr. Sa'id: Of course it is okay, we accept it with pleasure.

Sir Word : Alhamdulillah. God willing if there is no change on Sunday morning we go there.

Mr. Sa'id: Yes please Mr. Firman.

Mr. Firman: Thank you very much Mr. Sa'id. Sorry to interrupt his break. At the moment that's all I want to say. Maybe we can connect on Sunday. Assalamualaikum says.

Mr. Sa'id: Same with the Word. So yeah. Wa'alaikumsalam.

*

Arrive on Sunday, the appointed time. Mr. Word and his family are ready to go to the family residence of Mr. Sa'id.

At 09:30 they reached the family residence of Mr. Sa'id.

Mr. Sa'id's family has invited them to enter.

"Well, it's been a long time" said Mr. Firman.

"Yes. We meet outside more often than accidentally" replied Mr. Sa'id.

"I'm sorry before, if our arrival is inconvenient to the host."

"We are delighted to have Mr. Firman with the family. But honestly we were a little wondering."

"So this is Mr. Sa'id. Actually our arrival to the family home of Mr. Sa'id is arguably carrying a mission."

"Haha yes. Look, a while ago. Our eldest son. This is Arvan, telling us as parents. He told her his wish. That he wants to get acquainted with Mr. Sa'id's daughter."

"My daughter?" asked Mr. Sa'id and saw a surprised look from the face of Mr. Sa'id and Ms. Nada.

"I was also surprised when I heard Arvan's words. I don't know where they met each other. And the meeting turned out to be memorable for our son. Until we get to this stage."

"So, if Mr. Sa'id's family accepts. Our son wants to introduce our son and get to know the father's daughter further."

"Masyaa Allah. Mr. Firman brought a good mission that was very surprising to us" said Mr. Sa'id.

"We are certainly very accepting with open arms about whatever the purpose is." continued Mr. Sa'id.

"But to know each other. This is what his son sir Firman meant to my daughter huh. Maybe we should call our daughter first. Just a minute."

"Bun, please call Zia" said Mr. Sa'id.

Mother Nada rode into Zia's room on the 2nd floor of their house.

"Assynolajet. Deck.." call mom while knocking on Zia's room door.

"Wa'alaikumsalam's chat. What's up, bun?"

"Pake hijab. We're going downstairs and Dad's guests."

"And his guest, father, who came down? Oh for a drink, huh? Just a minute, bun."

"Wait deck. Mommy invited adek down not to ask adek for a drink.  Let me not be surprised, here Mother tell me a glimpse." said mother while pulling slowly Zia into her room.

"Let's see, dad's guest came to the family. In addition to our same relationship. Their son had other goals as well. Said their son wanted a good acquaintance."

"Bun." whine Zia.

"Honey. Don't be a burden either. Now get acquainted first. Meet ya?"

"Keep answering what later? Adek accept?"

"If you can't answer adek you can ask for time."

Zia was silent.

"Well ya? Yuk quickly wear hijab."

"Bun is scared. Yesterday was not really able to forget about bun."

"Dek, listen to me. It's an acquaintance. The process is long. If it's uncomfortable, jaudah. Mother's father doesn't make it."

"Come down, appreciate those who come far."

"Same brother went down too" said Zia.

"Yaudah wearing hijab. Mother call Brother."

A few minutes later, the three men reached the living room.

"Loh Arvan?" ask Rivan.

"There's Vina too?" zia said after greeting Aliya's mother.

"Sit down the deck" said Dad.

After Zia was summoned. Mr. Firman's family again expressed the purpose of their arrival.

"So how's the deck? Mother's father handed over his decision equally adek" said Father.

Zia was silent.

"Can't you ask for a few days to answer?" ask Zia slowly. Almost everything in the living room smiled except for Zia.

"How many days is it?" ask Arvan.

"One month can?" ask Zia while sitting down.

"Two weeks how?" ask Alvin.

Zia silent. Then not long did Zia nod.

*

After Mr. Firman's family came home. Zia became silent.

"Why are you?" ask Dad.

Zia shook her head.

"Daddy, I know. In my heart I am still afraid, right? I may not understand what you feel. But look, if the dork continues to fix the same then the sign is not forward dong?"

"Now rather than continue to think and become a burden of good thoughts. Mending is flowing. Adek has two weeks. Use as well as possible. Adek do'a, istikharah. Because Arvan was also before venturing to come here. He was also his capital istikharah and do'a. So good loving answers are also based on istikharah not based on lust."

"Bismillah. I believe my son is a grown up. So I also believe that Adek will not carelessly make a decision."

Zia did not reply, she was still afraid. But the words of his father and his mother were also true. Until when Zia will be overshadowed by the fear of failure. Fear will not go away if we do not fight ourselves.

***

To be continued...

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