Love Lanterns
CHAPTER 83 “11-11-2022

“Yes God, Lord, bless me in my family's troubles. Bless my family in my troubles, grant my family (wife and descendants) sustenance from me, and grant me sustenance from them.”

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“Al, no man is perfect. For perfection belongs only to Allah SWT. It's just that humans have been created with a healthy mind, a heart that is easy to feel and breath to breathe air. There are still many more that we should be grateful for as humans.”

“If you want to close the aurat, do not wear that model of clothing like that. If you change it a little, it will be more beautiful. Go back to the room and change the clothes. If you don't have a robe, wear a long shirt and skirt. Her hijab can borrow Laura or your sister.”

It was unusual for Juan to speak softly. Even said wise words that made Luna cluck in admiration for her husband's attitude.

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“Ra, help me dress ya!”

Aletha put down some of her long shirts and she also wanted to borrow a hijab to Laura.

“What do you mean, Al? Don't you usually dress like you? Why wear a skirt, long shirt and hijab?”

Aletha told me everything Keenan wanted. And faithfully and patiently Laura heard Aletha's long chatter. And after understanding what Aletha meant, Laura said something that made Aletha quite understanding.

“Al, you don't need to change yourself that fast. Hijab can be worn for now, but you have to wear it every day. Do you want to?”

“I'll try it, Ra. For Keenan.”

“You're wrong, Al. Brother Keenan may want you to wear a hijab and close the aurat. But such a change is directed only to Allah, if you are ready to wear it then you must keep the istiqomah. You will definitely understand what I mean.”

Laura is like that, giving a soft and little speech, but easy to understand for anyone who hears it. After understanding enough, Aletha returned to her room with her heart firmly established to be herself unless, if already married later. Aletha will obey all that the husband asks, because the husband is the head of the household that is obligated to be respected.

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Monday was the beginning of Aletha accompanying Keenan in the submission session. They stepped together by saying bismillah to get the word hamdallah at the end.

Keenan did not take off his hand, he kept asking Aletha to be by his side. The first thing they had to meet Bagas Kara in his room to file.

“Definitely welcome Papa. It can even be easier for you to submit.” Aletha commented a smile.

“I know if my boss is your Papa, Al. But the name of the military will not look at who made the submission. Although I will be his future son-in-law, still Brigadier General Bagas Kara will do his job perfectly.” Keenan gently rubbed the top of Aletha's head.

They entered Bagas Kara's room. And for one week they have to go back and forth to the headquarters to do the requirements while still filing.

A week had passed, with all the tiredness Aletha and Keenan now enjoying the results. Just wait for the antique date that has been chosen by the elders to hold their wedding.

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“Al, want a kayak dress how is the model? That one... or that?” laura asked at a boutique.

“That is simple but still looks graceful. How about this one for her marriage contract?”

Aletha shows one of the wedding dresses that model minimalist full lace for hijabers. The shape of the dress was simple straight, but on the surface of the dress was coated with a beautiful lace material so as to give the impression of a dramatic dress. This dress has a cream color combined with a white hijab so as to give the impression of a minimalist but elegant.

“Bby, Mama likes your taste. How about you, Laura?”

“Beautiful, elegant and keep enchanting.” Laura held her thumb.

After choosing a dress for the marriage contract, it is time to re-choose the dress for the sword orgies. Because the marriage of military soldiers is so synonymous with the ceremony of sword orgies. And the ceremony has an important meaning for a military soldier who is holding a wedding reception.

Aletha re-elected the dress and now it must be compatible with Keenan clothes, which are green, typical of soldiers.

“Ma, Ra... how about fitting this wedding reception?”

Aletha showed a green wedding dress with a long dress shape, looking beautiful with effortless. And Mama Nina again agreed, because Aletha's taste was not wrong. Laura also nodded, she was interested and matched with the two dresses that Aletha herself chose.

“Ma, Ra... How about we stop by the cafe first? Aletha .. feeling hungry.” invite Aletha.

“Siap, Young mom..”.

The three women ordered a simple menu as a stomach booster before arriving home. Once at home they will continue to have lunch with the family. Even that afternoon Keenan was invited to a meal together.

“How did the three of you get out? Already get the right one, Al?” ask Bagas Kara.

“It's done, Pa. The results are satisfying, aren't they, Ra... Ma...”

Laura and Mama Nina just have the mangosteen justify the word Aletha. And back Bagas Kara asked a question.

“What are your plans after getting married? Are you going to stay in this house or... at the official house?”

“No, Pa. Aletha did not want to stay in the two houses that Papa proposed. Aletha wants to go back to Aletha.”

“Have you negotiated all those decisions with Keenan? Because the one who occupies the house is not just you, Keenan will come as the head of the household.”

Aletha was silent, for a moment her gaze was fixed towards Keenan who was enjoying the food of mama Nina's cooking. Aletha realized something, where she lived there were still some photos of Dawn on display in the collage.

“Not yet. Sorry, Aletha.”

“Al, it's okay. If that's what you want, we'll stay as you please. I don't care if we stay there.” Keenan smiles.

Aletha nodded, she knew Keenan would never force her and Keenan also understood about her.

After lunch, Aletha accompanied Keenan to Taruna Headquarters. And along the street small talk has accompanied them to eliminate the sense of silence.

“Ke, aren't you mad if we're going to stay in my house?”

“No, what am I angry for?”

“But there still is..”

“There's a photo of Dawn.” Keenan stared for a moment at Aletha. “It's okay, Al. Because I know.. that love is already for me.”

Keenan refocused on the streets that were quite crowded that afternoon. And while crossing a mosque while still traveling, Keenan stopped his car. Then he invited Aletha to pray dzuhur first.

Aletha entered a special area for women to pray. Aletha solemnly ran four rakaats that afternoon. And after the end of the prayer Keenan back forward his car.

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A fitting and antique date has come to that heart, where the date in question is 11-11-2022. The wedding ceremony and the feast of the sword will be held on that date as well. Morning for the wedding ceremony and after that live event the sword orgies until it is finished.

“Subhanallah, Al ... You are so beautiful! You look graceful.” said Luna.

“Larisa is also no less beautiful right, Mother same aunty Aletha.”

“Ya .. still beautiful aunty Aletha dong, right aunty Aletha want to marry Om Keenan.” Answer Juan.

Aletha only smiled as deeply in-law praised him in a gentle tone and sounded sincere. All family members did not forget to also attend the wedding.

Brigadier General Carlos, Juan, Edbert, Bayu, Garda and several other men have been witnesses when Keenan carried out the marriage contract. And now Keenan must face Bagas Kara not as his superior, but as his future father-in-law. So as to make Keenan feel nervous, even the sweat of a large amount of corn had soaked his back.

“SAH..” Scream everyone.

After that the ruler recited the do'a for the two brides, then Aletha kissed the back of Keenan's hand. And Keenan replied by wiping Aletha's crown and did not forget to read the do'a for the wife.

“Allahumma baarikli fi expert wa baarik li-ahli fiyya warzuqhum minni warzuqniy minhum.”

Which means: “Yes Allah, O Lord, bless me in my family's troubles. Bless my family in my troubles, grant my family (wife and descendants) sustenance from me, and grant me sustenance from them.”

A cry enveloped all of them. Finally the wedding was able to be held grandly, Aletha was able to find a man as a place to anchor her heart.