
While waiting for the arrival of his grandparents, Faraz and the others prepare the necessities for the future. The plan they will hold a contract in the pesantren only, with their family witnessed the same as the contract of Maryam. And because it's just a contract, the family of Faraz's mother is only his grandparents who will come, at the reception, only then will they all come.
Faraz had also prepared a wedding ring that was very beautiful and certainly expensive, and certainly, Faraz bought all of it with his own money.
And the whole boarding school was so enthusiastic to hear the news of Neng and Lora's marriage.
Until the end, the day they were all waiting for arrived.
Abi Rahman and Umm Kulsum have also come, giving gifts and also congratulations which are accompanied by prayers for the bride-to-be.
The second happiness is more complete, because their brother, Shofia's son named Nabil also came, after a long time did not return to Indonesia because it was too focused on his education.
"Sister Nabil." cried Maryam who saw Nabil at his grandmother's residence. Nabil chuckles at Maryam's behavior is still the same, so hysterical every time he goes home "Sir Nabil not so fair, when Maryam's wedding does come" he grumbled.
"I'm sorry, but you brought a gift for you" said Nabil. Then give a large gift box wrapped in yellow gift paper, the favorite color of his sister.
Afsana and Lita also come because they want to meet Nabil.
"Sir Nabil how are you?" ask Afsana.
"Big brother, you alone? How's your leg, Dek?" nabil asked as he rubbed Afsana's head. Lita takes Afsana sitting on the sofa.
"It's good" Afsana replied "Will Marry's only gift be?" ask her because she saw Maryam who was so enthusiastic about opening her gift box.
"Engga dong, you can also" Nabil gave a gift box in white wrapping paper and of course the same size.
"How is Ummi with your Abi, Bil?" ask Lita.
"They're good, Aunty. But they'll be home at Faraz and Ana's reception later. Anyway, that's Faraz why really want to marry anyway? Tell him to fast napa diligently"
Lita could only laugh at Nabil's words. Then he went to Umm Mufar and left his children there, giving them time to chat together.
Nabil was a few months older than Faraz, but they were very close despite not living together, and sometimes they shared experiences but often mocked and joked.
And as for who Nabil is, he aspires to be a doctor. That is why he always focused on his education because it is not easy to become a Doctor.
Maryam who had managed to open her gift box gaped in disbelief, the box was very large. And his content is just an...
"Test pack?" maryam's screams instantly made Afsana laugh. Maryam noticed the test peck and she shook her head in disbelief, "Sister, cook her gift of the test peck anyway?"
"Haha, it will be the biggest gift for our family if the test peck is already two-striped" replied Nabil lightly.
"But if it's just a test peck, Maryam can buy it herself, sister. Cook it far away from Arabia, bring this big box, fill it up just a test peck?" maryam's inexhaustible grunt with her cousin's madness.
"Your husband can buy you anything, what do you want from your sister?" nabil asked still chuckling at Maryam's expression that was puffing with bulging cheeks.
"But cook test peck, brother? True yang"
"Udah, keep it, keep it"
"If what's Ana's gift, sister?" asked Afsana and she also opened her gift with Maryam's help.
And the laughter of the two broke because the contents of his test peck as well.
"It's not married yet, sister. Cooking can also be done"
"But it will soon be married" exclaimed Nabil "In a marriage, the presence of a child is the greatest gift for a husband and wife" he explained.
"Aren't you bringing this from Mecca?" ask Maryam.
"Oh Allah, this Doctor-to-be is stingy" murmured Maryam who again made Nabil laugh.
Then the three talked about many things, so long did not meet Nabil, making them so happy when Nabil came. Although Nabil was not always together since childhood, but they were very close like Faraz and Rafa. Nabil was also very considerate and always asked for his cousin's sister.
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Everything is ready, the whole family has also gathered, the agreement is ready to be carried out. The two brides were also very prepared.
Afsana was dressed as beautiful as possible, she wore a very beautiful white kebaya, while Faraz wore a brown suit.
Abi Khalil will be the ruler, and Hubab himself will marry his one daughter to his idol.
Hubab himself was very grateful, and never one bit terbesit in his mind that Faraz who will be his son-in-law, son of his best friend, a young man whom he had considered his own son.
Seconds to the contract, Faraz was very nervous. Over and over again he took a breath and exhaled slowly.
Tonight, Afsana will be his wife. Is that real? Is that not a dream.
"Relax, sister-in-law! It was only a deal" Faraz turned his head and Amar came with Nabil, the two had just met, but they were a close match, they were talking about many things, no exception about Faraz who was always possessive of Maryam and Afsana since childhood.
Nabil himself said he was not surprised when he heard the news of their marriage, because Nabil had expected this to happen considering how close Faraz and Afsana were. Given how Faraz always showed his ownership to Afsana since childhood.
"Drink?" Amar thrust out a glass of water while chuckling.
"I'm not thirsty" Faraz replied.
"People need to drink not only when thirsty, but stressful times like this also definitely need water" said Amar then he gulped the water until it ran out.
"So in the bargain, now even in the depletion" said Faraz with an annoyed tone.
"He was thirsty" Nabil chimed in with a soft tone. Faraz reluctantly responds to his sister-in-law and cousin.
Until Bilal says it's time to do a deal.
"Abi.. Abi..." Faraz pulled his father's arm like a child and it made his Abi stare in wonder at Faraz.
"What?" ask father.
"Faraz was nervous" and instantly their laughter broke.
"Why nervous? Wong Afsana has always been with you since childhood, tonight living in a hallow, should be happy dong, not nervous" said Bilal.
"But stay nervous, wait another ten minutes, okay?" faraz looked at his father begging.
"Engga" his father firmly can not be denied.
"If you need water, say it, sister-in-law"
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Tbc...