
"Assalamu'alaikum!"
The sound of greetings echoing in the front room of the house, quieting the atmosphere of the living room. Naina tries to act ordinary even though the puffy can not be hidden in the eye. Likewise with Aminah, he neutralized his heart to welcome the owner of the greeting voice.
"Wa'alaikumussalaam!" sahut they are together.
A male figure in plain black sarong entered the vestibule, followed by a woman with a perfect appearance like Khadijah and Aminah. With them was a five-year-old boy similar to his father.
"Well, there's Brother Sejah with Alfin. It turns out that you are gathering here again, yes," said the man as he approached Ahmad and knelt down to greet the old man.
He's Busyro, Alfin's second brother, a leader of the boarding school left by the in-laws.
"Yes, there's Alfin's future wife here as well. It just so happens that you come, so you can know and who knows who you will meet on the road" said Ahmad with his heart ached.
Busyro and his wife looked at Naina, the girl kept her head down hiding her unsightly face. His wife frowned at the trace of crying on Naina's face.
"Great you! I secretly want to marry." Busyro patted Alfin's shoulder proudly. He turned his gaze to Ahmad and said, "yes, Bi. Don't wait any longer. Marahin let them date thoyyiban."
Alfin blushed, Naina deepened. They are all families who understand the religion, it is fortunate that Naina was reunited with Alfin and his family.
"Well, that's what Abi wants. So as you all gather here, we discuss when it is good for Alfin's marriage to take place" said Ahmad handed the decision to all his children.
Naina gulped, biting her nervous lips. In his life plan, there is no record of marriage in that year. However, if fate has willed, what will be said. It's better than continuing to pile up sins.
"Well, we'll take it on a good moon, Abi. I think the moon is pretty good. So, during Ramadan Alfin will have a companion. There are already people who take care, let's not take care of the mulu children," said the older brother, Busyro while teasing his sister.
"Well, Abi agrees. Then, when are we going to Aunt Naina's house for an official proposal? Remembering the month of Sha'ban is only a month away" asked Ahmad.
"So, your name is Naina?" ask Amaliah, the wife of Busyro.
The girl nodded as she answered softly, "Yes, Brother." Without raising his head.
"I am Amaliah, commonly called Amel. Welcome to our extended family, yes," the woman said.
"Please, sister," said Naina trembling.
Again his heart could not hold back the cry. However, this time, Naina did not want to shed any more tears.
"Next week too. We're going there a lot? Or a representative?" kadhijah gave advice.
"Well, a lot of people can, brother. Let us all know each other" said Busyro enthusiastically.
"But auntie's house with her little uncle, she was afraid that everyone would come later uncomfortable because it was narrow," Sambar Naina told them about the state of Asep and Sumiyati's house.
The opportunity was used by everyone to be able to see Naina's face, including Alfin. Feeling noticed, the girl looked down again in embarrassment. Alfin whispered in Busyro's ear, sparkling his brother's eyes.
"It's okay. We're just going there a lot," she agreed with all family members.
Naina sighed, already unable to prevent that decision. He resigned to the destiny outlined for him.
"Steel! Here, Son. Grandmother misses you, "call Aminah waving to Busyro's five-year-old son.
The boy approached the grandmother and continued to sit on her lap. His two grandchildren gathered together with Ahmad.
"Om Alfin, yesterday I went to the mosque cariin Om. He said there was no going to the store, but I wanted to ask to be taught the same salary Om," said Naja with a sullen face.
Alfin smiled, not knowing if his nephew had come to teach.
"Om don't know. I'll go to the mosque call first, yeah." Alfin asked and embraced the boy.
"Actually every day he whines for delivery to the Om mosque. Want to learn the same salary Om, the same Om children there. He wants to stay in that dorm, Alfin. Want to get together with your children," said Busyro told the wishes of his son who was a little quiet.
Alfin was puffed out, his head mangosteen. Then, looked at Naja who was still very small.
"Yes, later do not need to follow Abi with Umi home. Let Om come back directly to the mosque," said Alfin published a smile on the boy's thin lips.
He nodded in agreement, while Busyro and his wife breathed a heavy and long sigh.
"Later ngerepotin Om. His son is many, you know. They're all orphans, you have to live alongside them" recalled her mother, Amaliah.
"God willing, Umi. Just definitely learn independently there," said the little boy with perfect grammar.
Naina was interested to see his face, gentle and handsome. He looked at the two parents of the child. Praise in the heart, the falling fruit will not be far from the tree.
"Yes, Abi. Fahmi called me. He said there was a family who wanted to see him. So, she came here with her mother. Now on the way, "tell Busyro.
Ahmad nodded his head, not expecting his friend to follow his advice so soon.
"Well, Abi's realising. There is a family of friends Abi who came to find a mate for their daughter. Because Fahmi is not married, so Abi asked them to come there" said Ahmad with a sigh.
He kept hiding the fact that it was Alfin who had been proposed to the girl's family. Only, Alfin had no intention of looking for another woman. Enough of a Naina.
"Pantes, he wants to meet her here. His family is also on the road to come here again" said Alfin's older brother again.
Feeling that the business is over, Alfin intends to take Naina home. He knew there were things his extended family had to discuss.
"It is because everything is finished. Alfin wants to take Naina home first. Fearful uncle Naina's aunt was waiting," said Alfin staring at all his family.
"Yes, Son. Fear of slumber also becomes unpleasant with the neighbors," said Aminah permit.
Alfin stood up followed by the others, the girl accompanied Alfin's steps towards the main door of the house. Coincidentally a motorcycle followed by a luxury car entered the courtyard of the mansion.
Khadijah waited for the guest who had just come and asked Alfin not to rush because it was still afternoon. A thin-bearded young man got off the bike with an elderly woman.
The occupants of the car came out, Nadia looked Alim and shy.
"Assynnya!" say a man with a distinctive heavy voice.
"Wa'alaikumussalaam! Come on, come on, kid!" ajar Ahmad enthusiastically.
One by one they enter after rebuking with the calm Fahmi. Following Nadia's family who also walked slowly.
Naina's forehead slightly gathered between her eyebrows as she accidentally stared at the girl's face. Nadia raised her face, sparkling both eyes.
"Naaina!"