
The atmosphere felt awkward after Kyai Jamal's return. Doctor Sakti felt bad for the Larasati family, because he heard all the thoughts of people about him. Yes, we cannot force everyone to live our way. Let it. All those whispers must have passed away with time.
Doctor Sakti and Thomas are directed to rest in the guest room. Waiting for the time to arrive. His clothes were also delivered to the room by a waiter. Sakti glanced at Thomas who was still silent since setting foot in this house. His face displayed a sad look.
“What's Thomas?” Sakti asked in a soft-sounding tone.
Thomas flinching,”Okay sir, I feel something strange With me,” He replied later.
“Tell me what you're feeling !” Sakti woke up from his sleeping position on the bed. Facing Thomas who was sitting on a small sofa in the corner of the room.
“Why do you want to be a Muslim Tuan?” ask Thomas then.
Sakti. Why is that what you ask, he thought. “I don't know either. I just follow my heart. And I was already in love with Islam when I first heard the word “GOD,” ” Her heart was shaking again.
Thomas hush. Not a word came out of his mouth until the door of the room was knocked by the servant. Reporting if the Doctor should prepare for Ijab Qobul. The sacred promise of marriage.
The doctor was ready in his white suit. He smiled as he looked at the white coffee in his hand. “Honey, I can't see how I look,” is standing in front of a clear glass that doesn't show its shadow. “But, which obviously must be a maximum handsome as usual,” Mumbled later. Then put the kopyah on his head, with a smile that is still developing.
At last.
They both came out of the room with different faces. The white one really looks happy. And the one in black, putting on the flat face of his pride. No expression,No action. Everyone was waiting in the living room. So will Penghulu who will marry them.
More people came here than this morning. About forty people. Under and over. Maybe it was the close relatives who were deliberately invited. All eyes looked at the groom. Sakti could not hide her shy smile and nervousness. Sweaty hands. His heart kept pounding. It's time.
Other place at the same time. Larasati pacing in her room. Back to the glass. Sucking his lips. Make sure the lipstick has not faded. Justifying its already neat danger. That's just what he's been doing since.
“Darling, it seems like a great hobby huh you iru iron?” mama Martha's voice stopped her steps.
“Mama yes, I deg degan Ma. Mama try pinching me,” Shove an arm.
Mama Martha woke up,”You don't dream baby. Soon you will be the wife of people,” her voice stuck in the throat. Eyes glazed.
“Mama. Mama don't cry dong. Laras is still the child of Mama,” Her chest also feels tight. Eyes warming.
“Mama cry because happy Baras. I think just yesterday you suckled and cried in the arms of Mama. And now you're growing up to be a beautiful woman. Mama is happy for you, Mama's beloved little daughter.” Mama Martha had no power to hold back her tears. This is the feeling that his mother felt when she let him off to live filial life to her husband. Feeling lost even if distance does not separate.
The barracuda felt the same. He looked up and held back his tears that were about to fall. But failed. In fact, the clear crystal still glides along with the increasingly hard stuffing. There were no words she could say to strengthen her mother. Because in reality it is what needs to be strengthened.
Nodding slowly,“Iya Ma.” Answering a bit, because there is still the rest of her crying.
“That dong. Comeondown. Everything is ready to stay waiting for you,” Tidy up her daughter's make up a little messy.
The atmosphere on the ground floor looks calm. Sakti is already sitting opposite to Penghulu and Pak Handam. The man tried to look calm, but his heart was about to jump so nervous. The words he had to say later filled his head. Don't get it wrong. One breath should be smooth and correct. As soon as he reminded himself.
Thomas, who saw his master's behavior, could not help but smile. In this case, you look like a human prince, giggling in the heart. Jleb, the direct piercing sight he received from Sakti. Hehe, forget that you can hear. He murmured in his heart. Again his lips smiled faintly.
And the long-awaited event arrived, after the bride sat beside her future husband. All eyes looked at them with happy eyes. Praise the matching couple in soft whispers with the person next to him.
Sakti glanced at a glance at Laras's downcast face. His cheeks displayed a pink hue. Adorable. Her lips were smiling shyly. The man then clasped the hands of his future wife who was clasped tightly to each other. Provides calmness through a gentle swab of his cold hands. Look at him with a loving look. Everything will be fine, he murmured later.
And that historic day is about to begin. A bond that unites two different hearts. Once again the power of love proves its power. Marriage does not only unite two hearts of people who love each other. But also the union of two families. Even though they are different in the world? I hope that.
Mr. Handam began to shake Doctor Sakti's hand. Snack tightly. Showing an ordinary expression as the cold hand also tightly grasped his hand. Maybe he was nervous, he thought. Then he said the words he should have said,
“Brother Muhammad Sakti Dirgantara aka Dominic Robert bin Charles Robert. I trust and I marry you with my daughter Stela Larasati Wijaya binti Handam Wijaya with dowry a set of prayer tools and gold weighing one thousand two hundred twenty one grams paid in cash.”
In one breath, Sakti replied,” I received marriage and his guardian Stela Larasati Wijaya binti Handam Wijaya with mascawin was paid in cash.”
“HOW ARE WITNESSES?” ask penghulu.
“SAH SAH.” All answered in unison. No exception Thomas, he was swept away in this heartwarming atmosphere. His heart felt an unusual sigh again.
Marriage is wise and moving. Everyone was happy to welcome the newlyweds. They performed the songkeman ritual also to both parents of Laras. Then take photos and eat together. Larasati was a little surprised when asked to sign the marriage book earlier. Didn't yesterday her father said only siri marriage. When they take care of the papers.
Don't ask, money can always do everything. Including making the office of the wedding registrar and jewelry store open in the middle of the night. Great right?
In that happy atmosphere. Without anyone realizing its existence. Someone stood behind the door with a hateful look. Clenching his hands until his books look red. His teeth resounded in annoyance holding in fury. The man abandoned his intention to visit. He is not the one on the invitation list. The man then left Handam Wijaya's residence with a burning jealous heart.
If I can't get you. Then no one has the right to have you.