Honor Behind the Stain
Akad

When the time when Kiasar held out the sacred pledge, just as it was when he said the same lafaz, the novelty felt so thick. What else when declared valid, the novelty is increasingly enveloping. 

The emperor kissed Khanza on the forehead, which was immediately greeted with a boisterous applause from the audience.

Calvin was crying, hugging his son. I don't know why he looks so whiny, but he really doesn't. He's just feeling like he's a little jigger. Happy, sad, happy to be one. Finally, his son got married in front of him.

"This is the beginning of your boat, it's not finished. You're just getting started. And when the boat starts to depart from the mainland, it could be in the middle of the storm, high waves, or whatever it is. Not forever the boat will run smoothly to the other side. So, here you are the one in charge of paddling the boat.  You're the one in the lead and you decide whether the boat will capsize, sink or even survive to its destination. You understand what I mean, don't you?" Calvin patted the Emperor on the shoulder with a shady look.

“Yes, papa.  Thank you.”  The emperor hugged his father for a moment.

Subrata pokes, infiltrating among the novelty.  At his side was Marwah, his wife.  Subrata's smile broadened, looking a cheerful face on his face.  

“Congratulations!  Happy new life.”  Subrata shook the Emperor's hand suddenly.  “You take care of my daughter, yes!”

The emperor looked at his father-in-law.  Changing his eyes glanced at Marwah who looked awkward, it seemed like his in-laws were feeling awkward, because all this time he was not kind to the Emperor.   Ujug-ujug is now changed well only because he knows that the Emperor is a rich man. 

But good, there's still some discomfort.  Unlike the shameless Subrata. 

“Emperor, thank you for coming back with Khanza.  My daughter went from home to be the backbone of her father and mother.”  Marwah said tremblingly.  “Khanza is a strong, tough and independent woman.  He's used to doing anything himself.   If you see a strong and independent woman, don't be surprised.  He could be like today because he had already gone through so many things that hurt him, destroyed him, yet then molded him into a powerful person like today.  And when my daughter makes a mistake, please bomb her.  I'm sure you'll understand the name educates.”

Only this time did the Emperor hear Marwah speak wisely.  

“Mother, I will try to be a good husband.  The household was a bundle of love, affection, education, and struggle,” the Emperor replied making Marwah nod her head in pleasure for getting a good response from her daughter-in-law.

After that, the shooting session was done by a reliable cameraman.   Some interesting poses are requested to be performed by the Khanza and the Emperor. 

The emperor held Khanza's waist, with Khanza's body slightly leaning back, as it was about to fall, and the emperor holding it.

The distance between the two was quite close, making the Emperor enjoy the round eyes of his wife.  Yes, the Emperor can already recognize Khanza as a real wife.  

Amidst the camera flashes that were inherently aiming, the Emperor and Khanza seemed to be chatting.  The emperor deliberately moved his lips slowly so that he would not be seen on camera when he was talking.  While Khanza is safe, although many nyerocos, still not visible considering he was wearing a veil.

“I'm stuffy, Emperor!” whisik Khanza's.

“This veil makes me take my own breath again.”

The emperor laughed.  His laughter almost exploded if he wasn't strong.  “Hold.”

“What's on hold?  I'm not kebelet ngapain.”

“I mean hold for a while until the event is over.”

Khanza looked careless, but powerless to resist.  If only he was not in this happy moment, he would have thrown the veil that covered half his face.he was really not used to it and felt very stuffy.

This time the Khanza was asked to hug the Emperor from behind, while the Emperor turned to the side, in the direction of Khanza's face.

“Do you know why I asked you to wear a hijab at this wedding that so many people witnessed?” ask Emperor.

“Ya to close aurat.”

“You want to display our photos, right?  There are even many people who capture this photo of us on their cellphone camera.  Your picture will still be visible to others even though we are gone.  And in the photo, will still be seen covering your hair when witnessed by people later in the day.”

Khanza smile.  Oh. He just got it.

“Emperor, I want to leave here immediately.”

“Why?  Isn't this the event you've been waiting for?  This is our real marriage. This is what it feels like to be married.  Can't you take it anymore?”

“Hey, what do you mean?” Khanza pinched the Emperor's hard stomach, making the man frown withstanding the pain with a small smile.

If only Khanza had no veil, the Emperor would have seen a red hue on that face.  Huh, the Emperor's thinking was really extreme.

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