Senior Junior Love Romance
39

"Son Rendra, although Nak Rendra and Dita both love each other, but sorry, I don't allow you guys to date."

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Rendra's heart was beating faster than usual. He felt the entire bones in his body become weak. His hands are getting wet. Mind empty. But he tried to get control of himself immediately. He should have anticipated all the possibilities, mentally prepared him for the worst. And, right now he could only accept resignedly the decision taken by Dita's father.

“Nak Rendra, I will not allow my son to date because there is no dating in Islam. Dating will only get closer to zina, and I don't want my child to approach zina let alone do it.” (1)

“If indeed Nak Rendra loves Dita, please Nak Rendra propose and marry him, I will definitely allow.” directly Said Mr. Wijaya firmly.

“Dad,” exciting Adi and Dita together.

“But Rendra and Dita are still in college, Dad. Does it have to be this fast?” Adi tried to persuade Pak Wijaya.

“What if you're still in college?” Mr. Wijaya frowned.

“At least let them get engaged first just get married later when they are ready, at least until Rendra finishes college.” Adi.

“There is no fiancee in Islam. Adi, why are you defending them? Don't you want your sister to step over?”

“Dad, it's not so. I don't care if Adek wants to get married first. I'll be more calm. I don't have to worry about Adek at home alone if I have to be late until night. But they are very young and still in college, can't you consider it again?” Persuade Adi.

“Married when college is allowed, no law prohibits it. And the decision of the father is final, married or do not need to relate at all.” Firmly Pak Wijaya.

From then on just quietly listening while holding tightly the hand of his mother. He did not dare to argue with his father like Adi. Although Mr. Wijaya looks soft and affectionate to his children, but the matter of religious education is hard and firm.

As Adi was about to speak, Rendra prevented him. “Mas Adi, allow me to speak with Mr. Wijaya.”

Adi nodded his head and gave Rendra a chance to talk.

“For application and marriage, if possible let me talk to Dita first. I also had to talk about it with my family, especially my mother and my unmarried sister. I am serious with Mr. Wijaya's daughter, but to marry frankly I have not thought about it either.” Rendra.

“Why haven't you thought about getting married? I see Nak Rendra is able and also already earning, what else to think? If you have dared to fall in love and ask permission from the parents of a girl should Nak Rendra have thought of getting married.” (2)

“I did think about getting married to Dita, but not anytime soon or when I was in college. Can I apply for a new marriage after I graduate from college?”

“How long will Nak Rendra finish college?” Ask Mr. Wijaya.

“God willing if everything goes smoothly 1.5 years away, Sir.” Answer Rendra.

“I disagree. Too long the distance between the proposal until marriage, marriage is a good thing so it should be synchronized."

"According to the Father, how long should the distance between the application to marriage?"

"Faster is better, but I'll give you 6 months to prepare for the wedding."

The atmosphere became silent, still felt an aura of tension there.

Rendra's head throbbed, he didn't expect this to happen at all. He tried to keep thinking clearly even though Mr. Wijaya only gave him two options and more urgently. As much as possible he still wanted to negotiate with a cold head.

Release Dita? Of course that's something he can't do. He had already walked this far and abstained for him to retreat. At first glance he had seen the face of Dita who became moody, and it hurt his heart so much. The day she missed so much for two weeks is sad because of her.

"Married it perfecting half the religion, does Nak Rendra know?" Mr. Wijaya broke the silence again. (3)

"Yes, I know sir."

"Does Nak Rendra not want to perfect half of religion?"

"Of course I want to sir."

"Son Rendra, then think carefully about everything I said earlier. Later talk to Dita because you are the ones who will live and decide to continue to the marriage or just get here. Adi, you'll have them talk after lunch, don't leave them alone."

"Yes, sir."

"In the near future, we pray in the mosque. Later Nak Rendra ya the azan and iqomah in the mosque."

"Good, sir."

"I get ready first, after that we go to the mosque." Mr. Wijaya then went inside to change his clothes and sarong.

"Let's Nak Rendra drink some more tea, must be thirsty right. If less later let's add the same Dita." Ms. Hasna tried to melt the atmosphere that had been tense.

"Yes ma'am, that's enough." Rendra took a sip of his tea which turned out to be cold because it had been served for too long, making him realize that they had been talking long enough.

"Forgiving the attitude of his father Dita ya Nak Rendra, he is quite hard about religious principles." Saying Ms. Hasna.

"Nothing to forgive Mom. Instead I salute the father who really keeps his daughter's son from sinning." Rendra smiled at her smile.

"Let's Rend us to the mosque first, you will have to doze not be preceded by others." Take Adi while patting Rendra's shoulder.

"Yes Mas. Ms. Hasna, I'm going to the mosque first. Assalamu'alaikum." Rendra got up from his seat and followed Adi to the mosque.

"Wa'alaikumsalam," replied Mother and Dita together.

"Let's go on Deck, we'll cook now." Take Mommy to Dita, then they both walk to the kitchen.

Mommy heats the oven with a grill method to burn tilapia that has been fried and polished with fuel.

"Bikin capcai while frying tempeh and know yes Dek, let Mother who pengolek sambal."

"Yes Bun," Dita then lit 2 stove furnaces and prepared materials nearby.

"Bun, do I have to get married?"

"Yes, surely one day Adek got married too."

"But not so fast, is it, Bun?"

"Later Adek talk first with Nak Rendra, who will live you guys. If you only support and direct."

"Mother already knows father will be rich earlier?"

"Not Deck, but you've expected it."

"According to my mother, how should I?"

"Feeling Adek himself how the same Nak Rendra kan Adek know. If Adek is not ready to get married means Adek must be ready to release Nak Rendra."

"But I'm still in college, Bun, I'm 19."

"It will be discussed again with a cold head. Now we focus on cooking first, lest they come home we haven't finished cooking."

"Yes Bun."

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Note :

(1) And do not approach adultery; verily, it is an abomination. And a bad road. (QS. Al Israel’: 32)

(2) "O young men, whoever is able to marry, marry. Because it is more subordinate to the view and more maintain kema luan. Whoever has not been able to, then be content because fasting is the remedy of his lust." (Surday and Muslim HR)

(3) "If a man is married, he has perfected half his religion. Therefore fear Allah on the other half." (SR Baihaqi)