Micheal Emerson's Choice
Episode 1 - Proposal

Zenwa Fahira, a beautiful 21-year-old woman, desperately held back her tears as her entire family urged Zenwa to accept the proposal of a young man they respect so much, the man was the son of Zeda Firdaus and Gabriel Emerson, grandson of Nyai Kulsum and the late Kiai Rahman.

While Arini Kamilia, Zenwa's real brother who also loved the man just sat by Zenwa's side, Arini squeezed her hands, her eyes reddened and teary, his chest felt tight because the man he loved so much was asking his sister in front of his own eyes.

"He's a very nice guy, Zenwa. He also comes from a chosen family, his family background is also very good, religious, material, they have it, Zenwa. Any woman would be very lucky to be Micheal's wife and daughter-in-law of the Kiai Rahman family" said Zenwa's father Hamka, her mother, Zainab, had been listening but seemed very supportive of her husband's decision.

"Keep what about Arini's sister, Bi?" zenwa asked with her voice so soft, besides having a very beautiful face, with white skin like milk, Zenwa was also in the gift of a sweet and soft voice, like his nature, which was very beautiful, Zenwa glanced at her brother and said, "Didn't everyone say that Lora Micheal liked Arini even from childhood? Are they not close? you've even approved of them if they're going to get married." Zenwa said with her voice beginning to tremble, Zenwa still wished for all this to be just a misunderstanding or a nightmare.

"Micheal never came to Arini's hand, Zenwa. They're just close and we thought they were going to take their relationship to a more serious level, but tonight Micheal came to this house with his family and they asked you to, Zenwa." firmly Abinya who made clear circles escaped from the corner of Zenwa's eyes, even Arini could not stem his tears.

Tonight, after the Isya prayer, they had the arrival of guests from respected families who were respected throughout the village, namely the family of the late Kiai Rahman. Nyai Kulsum, the caretaker of the Ar-Rahman Madrasah, Lora Adil and Ning Firda, and her husband, also of course Michael, who came to propose Zenwa, their youngest daughter who just finished her education and just returned from boarding school a week ago.

"Zenwa does not want to, Bi," said Zenwa lirih, he looked down embarrassed because for the first time he said 'no' in his parents while all this time Zenwa was a submissive child and always followed what his parents wanted.

"Darling..." Ummi Zainab rubbed Zenwa's head wrapped in a blue headscarf "We would be very happy if you would accept Michael, dear. We don't see any flaw in Micheal's nature." he said, which makes Zenwa more and more of a dilemma.

He could not deny, Micheal is indeed the man of every woman's dreams. He was mature, handsome, rich, his religion was good and his character was very good, even Zenwa often heard praises about Micheal from Nyai Kulsum, Ning Firda as well as from Ning Aira who said Ning Aira, said, Michael is the best brother in the world.

But, Zenwa believes Micheal loves Arini and that's what makes Zenwa heavy to accept Micheal's proposal.

"We're going to reject their proposal, Abi. Zenwa did not want to hurt Kak Arini," said Zenwa who made both parents surprised, while Arini now lowered her head, more and more tears flowing in her cheeks, making Zenwa more convinced to reject Micheal's proposal.

"Zenwa, to be honest Abi did not dare to refuse their proposal, son." Abi Hamka said sternly which immediately made Zenwa look up, he looked at Abinya with nanar and said.

"So, Abi would accept their proposal just because Abi hesitated to refuse it?"

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"My heart chose him, Dad," Micheal replied with a cold gaze, leaving Daddy Gabriel and Firda confused.

"What's the matter with Arini, Michael? Since long ago you always said you want to quickly finish the cottage in order to marry Arini, but after finishing the cottage, you actually work at Daddy's company because you want to enjoy your single while working. And after enjoying your single period, you actually ask Zenwa when all this time you only know each other," said Mommy Firda at length, the view of Micheal began to change, he seemed unfocused, he was not focused, he even blinked a few times, as if he was fretting.

"Micheal, we always teach you to respect women, but you give Arini false hope, not only that, you also hurt her by asking for her sister."

"My heart chose my mother, Dad," Micheal replied, then he moved from his seat "Good night, Dad, Mom." Micheal immediately rushed towards his room and suddenly tears just flowed from the corner of his eyes, but Micheal quickly wiped them off and he let out a long sigh.

Tbc...

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Micheal Emerson***

Zenwa Fahira

Arini Kamilia