
Abi smiled, when he saw his son was nervous. "Son, read the do'a before starting anything good. Human intention must begin with the name of God. It is the life that your heart chooses. God willing, blessings."
Azam listened to Abi's advice and prayed from the heart. Then closed his eyes for a moment. Again, he looked. Is his heart, mind, and soul ready to do what is his purpose? His eyelids were back open and one face was imprinted on the eye patch.
Who else, if not Bella. The girl who became the widow of the demon prince. Even so, she was still a girl in the human realm. However, if a man knows the past of Bella. Many men will refuse. If asked to join the girl.
Same with Azzam. That one man, never doubted the destiny of God created into his life. After a few days of contemplation and trying to reach a point. His heart and mind are only focused on one decision that he wants to make Bella as a companion to life.
As a wife in order to spend the rest of their lives as an example. Azzam just wants, people open his heart and don't judge bad about girls who fared like Bella. Although, in order to protect the brothers, marriage is the best way.
"Assalamualaikum, sister of Arabella. I am here to convey my heart and my sincere intentions. By calling the name of God. I, Azzam son of Abi Malik Maulana want to turn you into a wife and mother of my children. Is sister willing to accept my proposal?"
Not just surprised. The girl also felt inappropriate. How could it be, the son of a boarding house owner who had saved him and his sister from danger. Precisely today with a serious gaze and without fear, suddenly proposed to him in front of all residents of boarding school.
He refused, but he had no reason. If he accepts it, he feels unworthy. It was like a ugly princess who got a handsome prince from the kingdom. Azzam is beginning to understand what Bella is like. The man knew, if the girl felt bad.
However, Azzam also realized. Where Bella would think about her proposal seriously. Although it will end in rejection. Whatever will happen is already a divine act. A soul mate will not be exchanged, nor will sustenance be.
"Son Bella, answer me. We will not force you to do this marriage without your consent. If your heart does not desire, then reject my son's proposal. But if your heart is willing and ready to be Azzam's wife. Please open your heart to accept your soul mate."
Bella who is pensive with a mind that may be floating. Surely the girl was busy considering her life choices. Abi did not want to make the atmosphere become more tense. His advice is just to be fair and try to neutralize the situation.
As a father, he understood how a woman felt. Especially for women who have experienced marriage, but marriage itself is only like a toy. Maybe Bella was busy thinking. Whether he should marry again or choose to live alone.
Everyone's eyes were on Bella. They looked at the girl with anxious expectation. Whether Azzam's chosen girl will receive a proposal from a son of a boarding house owner. Although they only know Bella, in fact they are very familiar and accept the brothers as family.
"Ka Bella, accept the proposal from Abang Azzam. All this time, mom always wanted Big Brother to marry a good man and Brother is very good looking. Brother must always get protection."
Abil tries to persuade Bella. Even though he himself was still traumatized, but to see the smile of the Big Brother. He is willing to do anything. While Bella, the girl was still thinking so hard, making Azzam lower his gaze back because he felt like a failure.
"Bella, I'm not going to force you to accept my proposal, but like Abi's advice. I will wait until you receive an answer. If only you refused. I'm fine." Azzam let out a long sigh trying to neutralize his feelings.
"Remember. If the relationship, it is not only about the husband and wife, but there is a friendly relationship. When you can't open your heart as a wife, try to be my best friend. But all the choices are with you."
It feels like the rain in the dry season is really soothing with the distinctive aroma of the soil. Bella was moved by all of Azam's words. The man was so mature and far away from her. It is true what Abil said. If Mom were still alive, it would definitely be a match for such a man.
"Before, Bella apologized to her brother and Abi and to all the residents of the boarding house. Bella is just a girl who does not have maturity, even religion is still learning. If I accept Brother's proposal. Can I be the wife you expect? Brother himself knows, I will lack."
Everyone listened to Bella's explanation which indirectly rejected Azzam's proposal. The man tried to shake. But Abil hugged his brother and whispered something. I don't know what the boy said until Bella looked at the man in front of her meaningfully.
"Bismilbornrahmanirrahim. I, Arabella received a proposal from Ka Azam." Bella sternly surprised everyone, even pulling a smile line on Azzam's face. "Before the relationship begins. Please, Brother answer me one question."
"All right, I accept. Ask anything that can dispel doubt in your heart and mind. Tell me, what's your question." Azam invites Bella to immediately reveal the contents of the heart that can be the ticket to the sacred relationship of the two.
The man, did not want to delay the time, again. He wants to make all residents of the boarding school feel happy because of one agreement from Bella. However, the waiting actually gave a signal to Abil to do what he wanted.
"I want to ask you if ....,"