STEADFASTNESS OF LOVE
You are Makmumku

"Near!" greeting Rizal, Kiara suddenly looked up. He saw Rizal standing right beside him. Actually Kiara is waiting for the Isya prayer. After the magrib prayer, Kiara deliberately did not return to the room. He awaits the prayer time in front of the terrace of the mosque. It was then that Rizal accidentally saw Kiara sitting by herself.

Rizal and Kiara's relationship has been heard throughout the boarding school. Abi and Umi bless their relationship. Just wait for Kiara's readiness, born and inner receive Rizal. Not wanting to reject the best mate, but Kiara does not want to see Rizal humiliated by his mother. Religion and faith, Rizal is much better than Kiara. But his mother's opinion would be different to Rizal's. That opinion seemed to make Kiara afraid to meet Rizal with her family.

"What is it like here? It wouldn't be nice, if Ustad and I looked both. I don't want anyone to misunderstand me. Although our relationship is known to everyone, but until now we have not been successful. So it's very inappropriate, if we sit together!" kiara lirih said by staying down. Rizal turned to Kiara. He looked at Kiara who always kept his eyes on him. Only once did Rizal ever see Kiara. That was also accidentally, never again Rizal saw Kiara's face. Only admiration for Kiara's humble nature and simple principles knocks Rizal's heart out.

"You speak while looking down, so you don't realize who is around you. We're not both, look there's abi and some other kyai talking. While behind us, Mila with some students. I can't break your brother Rafa's trust. I promise to take care of you by faith. If they misunderstand. That's much better, there'll be a reason our marriage hastened. After that there will be no distance that says, we are not mukhrim. You will be the makmum of my afterlife. I will take full responsibility for you, both good and bad you will be a part of my life!" said Rizal lirih, Kiara was silent to hear Rizal's words. Beautiful expectations are implied, but too afraid to be realized by Kiara. Kiara never wanted to get away from Rizal, but every time she approached Rizal. He will remember his mother's character. Kiara would never be willing to see her real mother insult Rizal.

"What a wonderful hope I want to achieve. A sacred bond I crave. But everything feels bad. When I remember how hard and bad my mother was. Not wanting to expose the disgrace of the person who gave birth to me, but the experience seemed to remind me. What is the benchmark of mama in choosing a daughter-in-law? Imagine ustad not appreciated by mama. I really never could. Especially if it all happens, what will happen to me? The two people I love must insult and humiliate each other. At least before I become yours. I can still choose to stay in the middle. I want to love my mom, without having to see her insult ustad!" kiara said softly, Rizal nodded in understanding. The reason behind Kiara's refusal all this time was none other than Rizal's honor. Kiara doesn't want to see Rizal insulted by Sabrina's hubris.

"This is the reason that makes me believe and believe. You're the best makmum, the perfector of my religion and the owner of my ribs. I haven't said Ijab kobul with you. But you are real to keep my honor. You don't want to see me insulted or humiliated by your parents. You don't want to vote for me, but stay away from your parents. Instead you want to be with me, without getting away from your parents. I'll make sure we're together, without you having to choose!" sahut Rizal, Kiara nodded in confidence. Both of them were silent in each other's minds. I heard a murotal sayub, indicating that the time is coming soon. Rizal stood up to proclaim Azan. Then suddenly look.

"Kiara Putri Prawira, that name is now in my prayer and prostration. I assure you no one will be able to demean me. Because you are there to take care of him. I will not fear humiliation, as long as your hands hold mine. We'll be able to fight all of that. With a belief in a holy intention. Being a couple of the afterlife. Don't think of anything that hasn't happened. Whatever the hell's going on? Enough you're sure I'm the priest you crave. It's enough of my spirit!" rizal said, then left Kiara sitting pensively on the terrace of the mosque. Not long before Rizal's voice rattled the azan. Kiara was stunned to hear Rizal's melodious voice. A voice calling for a believing servant. A moment to stop its activities, just to get closer to Allah SWT.

Without Kiara noticing, Rizal continued to stare at his back. When I finished the azan. Rizal looked down at Kiara's back who was sitting looking up at the sky tonight. Rizal felt the same fear when he expressed his intentions to his parents. She wanted to be with Kiara, without thinking of hurting her parents. The same thing is now becoming Kiara's unease.

"Let him strengthen his heart. Don't force him to vote, for something he still doubts. Kiara needs time to convince her heart, if you are the best priest and daughter-in-law who will be accepted with open arms by her parents. Abi believes everything is set. If Kiara is your soul mate, there will never be anyone who can separate. The more I know Kiara, the more I'm sure she's able to keep your honor. Now all you have to do is be the best man among the good. If what makes you and Kiara different is just a treasure. Without Kiara knowing, you have it all. Then why did you cover it from Kiara?" said Abi Malik lirih, Rizal lowered his head in silence.

"Rizal wants to see Kiara accept simplicity, not the luxury she has felt since childhood!" said Rizal lirih, abi Malik nodded slowly.

"Do what you think is good, but Kiara deserves to know about everything!" abi Malik left Rizal.

"I'll make sure we're together at all costs. You know my afterlife!" said Rizal lirih, staring at Kiara who was walking into the mosque.

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