Patience in Wounds (Stupidity)
1. Accepting Matchmaking

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Getting married and living happily with a partner is everyone's dream. What if you are married but not happy. What is the purpose of marriage. What is simply saying a sacred promise in front of the creator, or just having a friend.

This is what Mahira felt or commonly called Rara, a girl who was forced to marry young by her parents because of a promise made by her late grandfather in the past with his best friend, Rara, in return for all the good that the friend has given.

"Ra, you want to marry Tio's granddaughter. He was a very meritorious person in the life of Abdul's grandfather, your grandfather promised him that he would marry his granddaughter to Grandpa Tio's granddaughter if they were reunited, in order to strengthen the relationship between the families," mr. Aziz said to his second daughter.

"But Rara is still Abi's school."

"It's okay, son, you're getting married after high school, in a few months."

"Why should Rara Bi, why not Luna's sister." Obviously her brother Luna is more mature than Rara, but why Abi prefers Rara.

"Your brother has already entered college, son, let him finish his studies. You can go to college after marriage, they'll let you."

The man Abi accosted by his daughter still insisted on his decision.

Rara cries bitterly, she still wants to enjoy her youth by attending school, going to college and spending time with her friends but she has to face the matchmaking that her grandfather said first.

"Please son, Abi also does not know if your grandfather used to match his grandson. Suddenly Grandpa Tio came and billed your late grandfather's promise."

Abi actually did not have the heart, but he had no other choice. The reason why he chose Rara was only the essay he made, actually Tio's grandfather chose it himself.

"Please son, maybe this is the path God has set for you. No one knows the soul mate and when he comes is also unpredictable." Umi tries to give understanding to her daughter.

Abdullah's grandfather used to be close friends with Tio's grandfather. They were everywhere always together and also built the Tofu factory together, but all the business capital from Tio's grandfather because he was the son of a sufficient person at that time.

One day because Tio's grandfather's parents are sick and have to be taken to a larger hospital in the city, they finally split up and before Tio's grandfather left, Tio's grandfather left, he gave the factory to Abdul's grandfather, who is still run by his son, his father Rara. They also promised someday if they meet again, they will match one of his grandchildren.

Because in the past communication tools were still very difficult so their communication was cut off no more news from Tio's grandfather. And suddenly a week ago Tio's grandfather came to the factory looking for his best friend, after knowing if Abdul's grandfather had died he immediately expressed his intention to come here to Abi.

Abi also did not think there was such an agreement just yet, Abdul's grandfather only said if the factory knew it was not only his own it was just a deposit from his best friend. If anyone asks, Abi must be willing to give it up.

Abi did not mind if Tio's grandfather took the factory to know that he was running, because he understood in this world everything is just a Allah's care. But Tio's grandfather had asked one of his daughters to marry his grandson. Are we not also taught not to reject a person's good intentions and Abi realized the child is also just a deposit from God. His job as a father was to marry his daughter to a good man.

Rara is still crying in her room, she does not want to be betrothed for having a lover but Rara feels not ready and is very young.

"Son.." call Umi from behind the door.

"Eat first son, you haven't eaten from lunch, Umi doesn't want princess Umi to be sick." Umi could not hold back her tears, as a mother she could feel what her daughter was feeling right now.

"Rara's not hungry Umi." Her appetite has been gone since Abi said she would be betrothed.

Umi was increasingly sad to worry about the state of his daughter, from noon he locked himself in the room not wanting to eat at all.

"Will Rara still not eat?" ask Abi from behind.

Umi shook her head weakly.

They both feel very guilty for making the youngest sad.

"Can't we just cancel the match, Bi." Umi and Abi have just finished performing the Isya prayer.

"No umi, that's the trust of the late father. Abi didn't dare to deny it." Abi actually wanted to refuse.

"But if that man is good for Rara, we don't know him yet."

"We leave everything to the above, let God determine the way of our daughter's life."

They actually could not bear to force their will on Rara.

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One week later, Tio's grandfather came to the house. He again expressed his intention to marry his granddaughter to Rara.

"Assalamu'alaikum."

"Wa'alaikumsalam, please come in Mr." Abi greeted Tio's grandfather kindly.

"I told you not to call me sir, just call Grandpa Tio." The man, who was more than half a century old, rebuked Abi.

"From now on, you've got to get used to it."

They went inside, Abi invited Tio's grandfather to sit down and he called his wife.

"Umi, please make some drinks for Grandpa Tio." Umi rushed to the kitchen.

Rara who heard Tio's grandfather came just silent in the room, this week he has put everything together, life, death and soul mate are all arranged by the creator.

Grandpa Tio did not come empty-handed, he brought some hands. So much to fill the middle of the house.

"So, did you tell your daughter?" ask Grandpa Tio straight to the point.

"It's grandfather, but may I know why grandfather chose my second daughter instead of the first."

Grandpa Tio seemed to develop his smile.

"There's no reason, son. However, when I saw their faces in the photo back then, your second daughter had a very shady face and seemed like a patient girl."

It was true what Tio's grandfather had said, compared to her brother Rara was much more patient in dealing with problems.

"Grandfather feels he'll fit my granddaughter perfectly." Grandpa Tio looked sparkling.

"Did grandpa's granddaughter know about this matchmaking, did she agree cake. Considering my daughter is just a country girl, maybe grandpa's granddaughter won't like her." Abi looks worried. Umi who was sitting next to him also rubbed Abi's back.

"You don't want to, he has to. Grandpa desperately wants a granddaughter-in-law like Rara, kind, patient, loving and beautiful. The city girl is just outside her beautiful, not with her heart and behavior."

Tio's grandfather remembered why he had suddenly found a mate for his only grandson, when his grandson introduced his girlfriend. From the looks of it alone Tio's grandfather could guess what the girl was like, and to convince Tio's grandfather to have people investigate the girl. As expected, the girl was not a woman worthy of being made a wife by her granddaughter.

Tio's grandfather resolutely refused their relationship and threatened to cross his name as heir. Tio's grandfather threatens to give his entire inheritance to an orphanage. Though he had already said and given all the evidence about the girl but his grandson trusted his lover more.

Tio's grandfather did not want to start their fraternal relationship with a lie, so he told Abi everything.

At first this was very hard for Abi, how he could give his daughter a marriage that was not based on love and one of them was even forced. Abi leaves everything to Rara.

Grandpa Tio came home and would return in a week to ask their decision. He also understood if later the family of his deceased friend refused his proposal.

I'm sorry Abdullah, I have no intention of plunging your grandson into grief and it may be difficult, but I believe your grandson can make my grandson better and open his eyes.

Tio's grandfather repeatedly apologized in front of his childhood friend's belly button. Yes, after visiting Abi's house, Tio's grandfather took the time to stop at the funeral.

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Rara was completely engulfed in anxiety, hearing what her Abi had said. It must be difficult if she accepts the match, besides her husband only forced for the sake of property and maybe her heart also still belongs to another woman.

But the last sentence Tio's grandfather said made him feel pity. With a face that begs Grandpa Tio to rest on the floor, begging Rara to save her granddaughter so as not to fall in love with the wrong woman. He felt very old and soon lived in this world. He would not be at ease when he handed his granddaughter over to such a woman.

Grandpa Tio's face that has been wrinkled even walking even he has used a stick really makes anyone who sees. How could Rara bear to see Grandpa Tio pleading like that.

Rara can only pray and hope that the decision she will take is not wrong.

"Are you really going to accept this matchmaking, son?" abi asked when he heard his daughter say she wanted to.

"Yes, son, this is gonna be hard for you." Umi was no less worried.

"Rara was convinced Umi, I gave it to God about my decision. This is my trust and destiny, it could be that Tio's grandfather chose another girl, but God gave way to Tio's grandfather to choose me. May God give me a path and patience later, so that I may lead my husband and us together to the heaven that God promised his patient servant."

Umi and Abi cry hugging her daughter, not expecting her thoughts to be so mature and thoughtful. As parents they will support whatever decision Rara takes, if Rara refuses even they will explain to Tio's grandfather.

to be continue.....

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