Marrying a Muslim Woman
Chapter 85. Unexpected Event

Three days have passed, now the long-awaited day has arrived. Where the whole family is very happy. However, it was different from the girl who was still languishing with her thoughts.

A day that people think is generally very valuable, but another case for Fatimah who looks not so happy with today. In front of the mirror he looked at the reflection of his face that had been as beautiful as possible, like a princess.

The girl could not believe her current appearance. For a moment he thought, maybe this is the best for him.

"Yes, I should be happy. Today is a special day for me" she murmured while displaying her beautiful smile so that her beauty grew.

Suddenly someone entered Fatimah's room. "Fatimah," called Umm Siti to her daughter.

"Yes Mi, what's wrong?" tanya Fatimah was in such a gentle tone.

"Fahmi and her family will be here soon. Before that Ummi wanted to hug Imah for a while," said Ummi Siti who immediately stepped closer to Fatimah. Even his face showed mixed sadness and happiness.

"Iya Ummi," replied Fatimah no less touched by Umm Siti's attitude that made her more touched.

Until Fatimah got up from her seat and flew into her warm, ummihinya embrace. For this reason, Ummi Siti increasingly tightened her embrace on the princess which, she will soon become a wife of her son friend Abi Zaenal.

Ten minutes later still had not found any signs of the grooms arrival. Even Abi Zaenal has contacted his best friend—Arya, but there is still no news from him.

Alvian was also confused by this. How could Fahmi be late on his wedding day? Especially until they don't come. Abi Zaenal would be very ashamed, and Fatimah would bear it for the absence of the groom.

"How is Ustaz? Is the wedding still going to take place?" ask Mr. Penghulu who has been waiting for the arrival of the groom for a long time.

"Can you wait a minute, sir? There might be a disturbance in his path." Somehow Abi Zaenal overcame it, and until now there is still no news.

"Sorry sir, I cannot linger here because there is still someone waiting for me" replied Mr. Penghulu who was still loyal in his seat.

Not yet Abi Zaenal said back, Ahmad came to him by saying something more important.

"Bi, please ask for a minute. Ahmad wants to say something," said Ahmad, whose face has revealed a nervousness that is so radiated.

Abi Zaenal frowned. "Alright," said Abi Zaenal who had been astonished for a while. Then, Ahmad immediately went with his brother to the house.

Now everyone is silent in the living room which is filled only by the Abi Zaienal family. Not to forget also with the gaze of everyone who looked closely to Ahmad, he wanted to explain.

Ahmad took a breath for a moment to relieve his anxiety. "So Mr. Arya called and said something,"

"Arya said what?" urged Abi Zaenal who was not calm with everything that happened.

"He said that his son's marriage to Fatimah could not continue because Fahmi had decided to marry another woman" Ahmad said, bowed. Now everyone seems shocked and does not believe everything Ahmad has said.

"Astaghfirullahaladzim." Abi Zaenal can't say anything anymore, being angry is useless. Now what I think about is how does this marriage go?

"How could Fahmi just cancel?" Ummi Siti began to get emotional because she did not accept the sudden cancellation of her daughter's marriage.

"Mi, patience. Let it go first, we find a solution together," cried Almaira while calming the umminya who began to emotion.

Ummi Siti who realized that, just immediately said Istighfar repeatedly. With it slightly calmed his heart so that his anger slightly reduced.

"Will this marriage be annulled?" ahmad asked with sadness.

"If it is cancelled, our families will be very embarrassed and Fatimah will get scorn from the people. However, if the marriage continues, it is highly unlikely." Ahmad spoke up again, when no one answered.

"This marriage will continue to happen." That stern voice averted everyone's eyes.

Abi Zaenal, who had previously been silent, was now staring fixedly at the man who said his descent.

"Who will be the groom" asked Abi Zaenal who wanted to get an answer soon.

Reza tried to stabilize his restless body. "I will marry Abi's daughter" he said with confidence.

Everyone who was there was wide-eyed, hearing Reza's sudden words. Even Alvian did not expect it at all, as if what his assistant said was just a joke.

"Is Nak Reza convinced, that he wants to marry Abi's daughter?" abi Zaenal asked, returning with a serious face.

"God willing, I am sure." Reza said the real thing was getting doubts from Abi Zaenal's family.

"Alright .. let's go back to doing the qabul ijab." So easily Abi Zaenal accepted Reza, even his children to the point of disbelief.

Reza's heart beat so fast after hearing Abi Zaenal's decision, between believing and not believing because this is a miracle according to him.

Reza only nodded after he was silent for a while. Seconds later, they were all in the mosque which is still in the Pesantren Ar-Rasyid area.

Everyone who knew the future Fatimah, stared in wonder at the replaced groom. For that, Reza did not bother him, now he just focused on relieving his nervousness.

"Where? The groom-to-be is ready?" ask the ruler who surely knows Reza's current tensions.

"Bismillah. I'm ready, sir."

"Alright, we start his jijab qobulnya now."

Abi Zaenal began to shake Reza's hand, as a female guardian. Seconds later Reza said ijab qobul very smoothly, his nervousness was lost after saying a holy promise in front of the witnesses who came.

"Alhamdulillah" said everyone who witnessed the marriage contract.

Slowly Fatimah walked over to Reza who had now officially assumed the status of her husband. Nervous, well this is what the two newlyweds felt. Fatimah kissed her husband's hand.

With a little courage, Reza also landed a kiss on the head of the wife very gently, while saying a prayer.

“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.

An unexpected event, now felt by Fatimah. A handsome young man with a sharp iris, he was the one who stood with him. The man who three days gave a piece of paper, determined the path of his destiny.

This is the beauty of loving in silence. No more sweet words, no uncertain promises, nor true love. It is a sacred promise that proves it all.