Only I Love
Chapter 45

"Humaira, how easily have you forgotten me? Then, what about me?" shauqi murmured coldly.

"That's it, Qi. We shouldn't have come to this place. All of this will only hurt you" said Father.

Beside him, a young boy looked at Syauqi with a sad face. "Sad Auntie doesn't want to marry Abi, does she?"

Syauqi looked at the boy painfully. He felt a deep disappointment but tried to control it.

"Yes, Son. Sometimes in this life, there are people who can't be a part of our lives even though we want to. But don't worry, Allah SWT always has a better plan for us. We must accept and be patient" Syauqi said in a soft voice.

The boy nodded, though his face still looked sad. Syauqi stroked his head affectionately.

"Don't be sad, son. We will be happy with what we have. God will give our best" said Father pushing the wheelchair.

The three of them returned home with heavy hearts, but still tried to maintain the happiness and strength of their families.

Meanwhile, two new people officially become halal couples, are doing the handover of dowry that has been given by his imam. Rafatar's face looks very bright.

"Finally, after all this time, I can be free to hug you." Rafatar embraces the waist of the back of Ala who still holds the dowry in the photo session.

"Hand, Da? Shame ...."

"Biarin, it's halal, right?" Rafatar cuek while smiling happily facing the camera.

"Alas, you are the greatest happiness in my life. I promise to look after you, love you, and respect you all my life. We will live this life together, supporting each other and creating beautiful family happiness" Rafatar whispered.

Although feeling a little embarrassed by Rafatar's behavior, Ala tried to calm himself. "Uda, I accept your promise with pleasure. Hopefully this is the last search between us."

Rafatar stroking cheek Ala. Since long ago, he wanted to be the one who made him smile, hugged him and became the one who wiped away Ala's tears when he was sad. Rafatar re-captured Ala and lay his head leaning on the woman who had been halal to be flanked only.

Their wedding was followed by a simple reception party. Guests enjoy delicious dishes and lovingly prepared entertainment. Rafatar and Ala got congratulations from the invitation that is not too much, because the concept they use is simplicity.

Venna had opposed their desire to carry out a simple reception, because for him to carry out a very festive party he was very excited. However, what power. Again he was defeated by the request of the child, until he could only accept the simple request of those who seemed rushed.

In the crowd, Ummi, Rafatar's mother, approaches the newlyweds with a smile on her face. He embraced them both with great affection.

"Alhamdulillah, you are finally officially husband and wife. May Allah bless your marriage and love, respect and support each other in kindness" Ummi said in a soft voice.

Rafatar and Ala thanked Ummi for his prayers and support. They promise to preserve family values, respect parents, and build a blessed life.

Rafatar and Ala looked around the guests who came cheerfully, looking at the happy faces and prayers offered for them. They feel very grateful and happy for the love and support received from family and closest friends.

"Fatar, after the honeymoon you stayed at Ama's house? Are you Ama's only child? Ama wants to provide knowledge on how to care for Ama's children. Because all this time, Ama was the one who took care of you, right? So he must know how to make you happy," said Ama to the two brides who had prepared to go to Bukittinggi City to enjoy the honeymoon.

"Then Ala and Rafatar stayed at Ummi's house? Kan, we usually gather at the house the wife lives, right? Because, Ummi who gave birth to Ala, Ummi will give secrets how to conquer the heart of Ala easily," said Ummi did not want to lose.

"Udah, don't fight. I already have my own house. So, Ummi and Ama do not need to make a fuss so. Ala I'll take it to my house. Let us know more by ourselves. No need for anyone's intervention. Later, we will be diligent in playing to Ama, Apa, and Ummi."

"Oh, huh? Later you have to love Ama a lot of grandchildren huh? Let one Ama can stay with Ama," said Venna.

"Yes, don't dong. Our son, yes, we took care of him and raised him. If you miss grandchildren, later the grandmothers can stop by to the house. Our door is wide open for you."

Ala looks embarrassed to hear the speech of the man who is now her husband. Now, his hand is clasped in a big Rafatar fist.

"Come, we leave after that, can only rest," said Rafatar approaching Ala who looks tired. "Are you willing to stay alone with me, honey?"

Ala endlessly gets surprises for unexpected touches by Rafatar. Ala, who never got a beautiful call from her husband, felt like she was falling, when the call 'honey' knocked her heart.

"Of course, my home is where my husband is" Ala said without burden.

Rafatar decided to honeymoon to a place that is not too far away because their work business is still so mind-boggling. Moreover, Ala will also carry out the reception of new santri making him unable to enjoy the early days of their halal outbreak to distant places.

Rafatar took his own vehicle to the city which took two hours drive if not jammed it. Rafatar glanced for a moment at his wife's tense-looking face. Rafatar played two fingers tickling the wife who had just been silent.

Ala was surprised by the reflex to push the fingers that had just tickled her. Rafatar laughed loosely, but Ala put on a nervous face.

"Your reaction is incredible" said Rafatar again stroking Ala's cheek.

"Why you?" ask Rafatar.

"There is concentration, it can be an accident" said Ala to divert Rafatar's mind.

Rafatar was silent. For a moment he saw his hand. No dirt stuck. Feeling a little strange, he chose silence, concentrating on the traffic conditions of the long journey.

The silent atmosphere between the two of them, made the journey feel extremely long.

The journey continues with a quiet atmosphere between Rafatar and Ala. They looked at each other for a moment, but not many words were spoken. The journey that should be fun even feels long and awkward.

Ala took a deep breath, this uncomfortable atmosphere felt to make her claustrophobic.

"Why silence?" tanya Ala tried to break the silence.

"Hmm, didn't you just tell me to concentrate on the road?" rafatar said without turning his face to look at the road.

"Oh, yes .. sorry," he said back in silence.

"Are you nervous?" Rafatar again tried to guess the contents of Ala's heart

"Eh, yes .. eeeh, no, I mean, I ...."

Rafatar's lips returned with a smile. "You're nervous about just being with me?" guess again.

"Now we are married. Suddenly, I didn't know what to say" said Ala honestly.

Rafatar looks very nervous. His hand pinched Ala's pointed chin. "Are you able to run out of topics? What about your husband first? All night, there must be a lot you talk about. Treat me better than him, or at least the same, not worse, I'll be sad" he said, trying to warm the frozen atmosphere.

Ala just smiled clumsyly. There are no special memories of his wedding. He used to think that the closeness with Syauqi would be more intense, but in fact it would be the first and last.

"Huuffftt," Ala heaved a heavy sigh recalling that dark time.

"Have you planned what activities we want to do on our Honeymoon?" asked Ala in a soft tone.

Rafatar looked towards Ala and smiled slightly. "Actually, I want to make this Honeymoon a time for the two of us, without many strict plans and schedules. I want us to be able to enjoy our togetherness without hurry."

Ala was relieved to hear Rafatar's reply. She also wants a relaxing and romantic moment with her husband, without much pressure and attachment to the schedule.

"Maybe we can explore the city of Bukittinggi with a relaxed, enjoying the natural beauty and cultural uniqueness. We can try the famous local food there and explore interesting places around Bukittinggi," Ala suggested.

Rafatar agreed. "That sounds very interesting. We can enjoy the beauty of nature, take a walk around the city, and try typical Bukittinggi food. I'm sure there'll be plenty of fun experiences we can get there."

Their journey continued with a more cheerful atmosphere. They talked to each other and laughed out of the awkwardness before. Their closeness is increasingly intertwined and they both increasingly anticipate the beautiful moment they will pass in Bukittinggi.

Finally, after a long journey, they arrived in Bukittinggi. They entered the hotel where they would stay without bringing anything. In fact, the bag contains his personal tools, carried by the husband. Ala's lips stretched out a smile to see her distraught husband carrying all those things.

"Uda, here let me take half of it," Ala bargained.

"Don't! My wife is queen. You can't be burdened in the least and just pay attention to me."

Eventually, the hotel staff helped Rafatar with his belongings. After checking in, Rafatar grabbed Ala's hand.

Ala's face was hot, she was embarrassed, walking down the hotel to the room her husband had booked.

"Please come in, have a good day" said the hotel employee who delivered them.

"Thank you" they said in unison.

Ala and Rafatar entered the hotel room with a happy feeling. They felt relief after a long journey. The hotel rooms look beautiful and comfortable, providing a romantic atmosphere for both of them.

Rafatar tenderly took Ala's hand and faced her. "This is our place for the next few days, honey. I hope we can really enjoy our time together here."

Ala nodded, staring at the exact sight facing the Sianok Gorge. Rafatar took off some buttons shirt he was wearing, took off the buttons on his long sleeves and immediately grabbed Ala.

"Aaagh ..." Ala pushed Rafatar with a reflex back.