Istiqomah Love
Matchmaking

Some days Husein in his office did not have time to talk with Zahra, because of his brother's confusion. Until his office business is a little bit tight. But the important thing is that his sister is healthy again. What about Zahra now? what pain is he? Zahra hasn't been to work in a few days.

Husein looked worried and worried. Until the afternoon, Zahra remained out of the office. And throughout the day it made Husein feel anxious.She wanted to invite Zahra to see the twilight in the afternoon while talking about life and the past he had been through. Only Zahra could listen to her fretfulness and agitation, without judging her past mistakes.

But today's wish is just a memory of his heart. Even so, He wanted to see Zahra. But he did not dare to meet Zahra at his home. Zahra openly forbade it. Zahra didn't want to, Husein came to her house.

For some reason, Zahra forbade Hussein. And if Husein would come to see him, Zahra would not want him to come. Husein knows that clarity. So Husein also held back his desire. And finally Husein came home from the office feeling depressed.

Arriving home, add the burden of feeling that makes it very uncomfortable. Especially if it is not the talk of his mother who wants him to get married quickly. Husein's displeasure is mounting, especially plus today the woman He likes did not go to work. It feels like the sedative in him is gone.

"Mama often talks about that. Husein can only say be patient first Ma."Husein.

"No, this time it's a determination for Mama."

"I mean Mama?"

"Mama proposed to a woman to be your wife."

His mother's words did not make Husein happy at all. Hussein was surprised and confused.

"Applying for a woman to be my wife?"Hussain still could not believe what his mother was doing.

"Yes because Mama is already dizzy thinking about your life. After you get married, Mama can relax."

"It's weird that a man is forced into marriage. Especially with a woman he doesn't know. How can our household be comfortable and happy?" Husein Protest.

"Mama's choice will definitely not disappoint you. She's a good woman and Mama knows her personality."

"But Ma, Husein already has his own choice."

" No, Hussein. This time you cannot argue and reject it. Don't you remember what happened to your sister. Because you didn't follow Mama's advice."

"Is that woman like Ria?"

"No."

"Absolutely not." Carissa goes with the nimbrung. He just entered the middle room. And sit with his family.

Husein looked at Carissa with curiosity. Why Carissa defended her mother. Husein wondered if his sister knew the woman his mother meant.

"Why are you supporting my mom?"

" Because I know that woman right."

"That means you've known him a long time?"

Carissa nodded her head. Husein looked riled up.

"Mama's choice is perfect for you. Carissa hope, Brother didn't reject her." Carissa.

Hussein bit his lip. In his heart raging. Between fighting or obeying.

The shadow of Zahra's face approached him. I love her so much. Thought Husein.

"Does money weigh on your heart, brother?"Ask Carissa.

"I have a choice of my own heart" cried Husein gloomily.

"Why haven't you ever wanted to say that before? Every time you ask, you don't want to explain." His mother chimed in."Now Mama's been proposing to people's children, and then you say."

"Because it's not time yet."

"What's the reason?"

Husein can only breathe out loud.

"Here you go, forget the woman."

" There's no way Ma, Husein loves him."

"I don't know Ma. I don't know."Husein got up from his chair. He went into his room.Manakala Husein was lying in the room. The raging in his heart continued to be prolonged.

I have to be the husband of a woman I don't love. Whatever happens, I will face it. In this millennium, there are still parents forcing their children to marry, and strangely that person is Me. Inner Hussein.

While the shadow of Zahra slipped into his mind. Her beautiful and graceful face flashed in her eyes. The longing for Zahra squirmed in his heart.

And if this is the case, it feels like Husein dares to face all the challenges that lie before him later. Zahra's fortitude, patience and privilege never wavers. Although many face the harsh dings of life. Loyalty to Robbnya never fade. Even though his life was so bitter. And that makes Zahra very different from any woman Husein has ever known.

Zahra is the only woman I really want to be with my life. Hopefully tomorrow He enters work.Batin Husein hopes.

...***...

The next morning when he entered the office, did not forget the first time he saw the table occupied by Zahra. That habit makes him nervous. And apparently, the table is still empty.

Zahra doesn't come in anymore. Husein's heart feels tight. Why hasn't he gone to work? Wh why? Is the pain so bad?Or is the family becoming more? So Zahra gets a few days' clearance.

What am I supposed to do?Husein complained while stepping foot into his study. At that moment Rahma greeted him with a smile.

"For Mr."

"Morning."Husein replied with a smile as well.

"Zahra hasn't come in yet?"

"Not Sir."

"It looks like it hurts so bad."

"How about I go see him?"Ask Rahma.

" No! I mean not necessary. If he's cured, he'll be at work."Hussein. Husein did not want Rahma to know about Zahra's family.

"But I'm his workmate sir. It would not be considered solider."

" Hmmm..."

Suddenly a voice sounded.

"For Mr." A familiar voice to Hussein.

Zahra came to them and Husein and Rahma's attention was on Zahra. So happy, it feels like Husein wants to cheer to see Zahra come. Spotlight Husein's eyes twinkling.

"Sorry sir, some days I'm not at work."Zahra.

Husein watched Zahra closely.

"It's okay. Because Rahma told you that you were sick. What are you sick with?"Husein looked at Zahra's pale face. The face looked agitated as well.

Zahra did not say, He was mute. But at the corner of his eyes were clear grains that almost fell dripping. Husein immediately had a bad feeling.

"Well, let's talk somewhere else."

Zahra nodded her head.

Husein and Zahra left the office and looked for a garden. They sat on one of the long iron benches in the garden.

"What really happened to you?"

Zahra looked anxious, and she could no longer hold back her tears. Zahra shed her tears.

"My father betrothed me to a loan shark because of his debt."Zahra.

Husein's heart shook hearing it.

Zahra covered her face with her palms. Her crying was sobbing. Husein was again beset with grief. Her chest felt so claustrophobic thinking about it all.

To be continued