Thaha
The First Steps With You

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I still sat in silence with a stiff smile that adorned my face, leaving Rama struggling with two wedding books that Louis and I had to sign

with mixed feelings I affixed my signature to the white paper that is now etched in black ink on it

complete have changed my status, both religiously and in the country of Indonesia, now I am not just a child of two new parents, he said, but also being the wife of a young man who will take full responsibility for me

I also don't know how Louis can take care of it all in such a short time

Mommy hands over a ring with four Emerald gems neatly lined up in beautiful white gold

there is also a ring with one emerald jewel that is quite large

I stared at the jewel that glittered like Louis's lens before turning my eyes to Louis who was right in front of me

"Emerald....?"

I said it with a clear questioning tone

I was just wondering why Louis gave me the Emerald jewel instead of the gold he said at the time of the contract, even though this ring was also made of a gold frame, it's just that I didn't expect that he would pick a ring that was the same color as his beautiful eyes

"the glory I keep at the front desk, and this is not included in the dowry I mentioned, this ring represents me, my heart, and my honor which I entrust to you, so don't sell it, ok"

he said that with his warm smile that was able to bring calmness in the recesses of my heart

"so this is just a deposit.?.?, not a gift....? cheapskate!"

I lowered my voice as I said the last word, with lips that carved a timid smile

I didn't mean it when I said Louis was stingy, because where is there a stingy person who will give me a gift of 100 grams of gold as a dowry...?

"i'll give you another ring later, which Zu can sell"

I know he said it in earnest and I don't mind it, I can pretty much sell it if I need money

mother-and-mom thinking

"no need, Zu does not like jewelry, the money is in the canister for later, In the Lord Zu will always take care of Louis' heart and honor with all his heart and sincerely because of God, God willing"

"now Louis put his ring in Zu's hand"

mother interrupted our conversation and again asked Louis to pin the two rings on my ring finger

with Louis' hand slowly stretched out to touch my hand carefully, my hand that had originally begun to calm down was now back shaking and sweating coldly

when our skin touched each other I could feel the cold sensation of Louis' hand shaking slightly, just like the fate of my hand

slowly the ring was locked to the appropriate size of my ring finger, out of nowhere he knew that size, impossible from mother right...? because as I recall, I've not worn a ring since I was in high school

"Alhamdulillah"

I faintly heard the thanksgiving from Louis' lips that were still smiling softly

finished with the installation of the ring, Rama asked Louis to perform the Sunnah prayer two raka'at.while Rama, Louis' mother and parents, again accompanied the guests and chatted with them. some guests have already gone home

Louis walked in front of me towards two small tapestries that lay facing the Qibla. I stood behind him to meet our lover, this was the first time Louis had prayed my prayers, as if this was his first step in leading my life, he was the leader who would lead me to his paradise, God willing.

"Allahu Akbar!"

the words of takbir reverberated melodiously, infiltrating every Indra of mine, to move my hand in the chant of imhram in our first prayer

in every ruku' and prostration I praise God for all his favors and love, and I ask for his forgiveness and guidance at every step of our household

Louis turned to face me just after we finished praying.His hands were stretched out carefully, and I slowly greeted him, although we have done it before, but my heart still swish tight when our skin touches each other

I was about to stand up, but my movement stopped when I heard a noise in the courtyard of the Mosque. I don't know what is going on out there...? I heard the voice of a woman calling the name "Leo"

with uncertain feelings I ventured to come out to see what was out there, it could not be denied if I was still a little traumatized by the last incident that happened to us

'o Allah may there be no other afters, aamiin'

with a slightly shaking body I met the mother who was already in the courtyard of the Mosque, while Mommy was trying to calm the woman who was currently on a rampage

"Leo, you can't marry that woman, Leo's out, Leo"

he kept yelling asking someone he called "Leo" to come out

And what did he say....? married...?

all I know today is my wedding day with Louis.and the man I married was Louis and not Leo, as this woman mentioned

is the man he calls Leo Louis...?

I quickly circled my eyes and looked for the whereabouts of Louis whom I unfortunately did not meet anywhere, while the woman in front of me still roared calling out "Leo" who knows who this Leo is....?

"Zu, get inside the mosque first huh"

"stop!, you're that woman right....?, you who took Leo from me, gave him back to me!"

I with a violently shaking body turned to face him, my chest rumbling, the feeling of anger, disappointment and inevitably sadness was mixed into one, until I was at a loss as to how I should respond and begin

should I be angry....?

go...?

or crying....?

the latter was definitely not the choice I would take to deal with this matter, even though my tears had already pounded against the wall of my eyelids to glide freely over my cheeks

o Allah, this is very yes, also newly married, the surprise is....? it's just amazing!

Allah, Karim, there must be ibrah that can be quoted in every event, In Allah

this is the most confusing when there are people who dare to date before marriage, have violated the commandments of God, plus the problems caused, such as this for example, if the courtship ending is married...? well, if it's like this....?

not funny, it's like an FTV movie that's called "ngamuk at an ex-marriage"

not that it can also date the origin of the ending married, whose name is something that is haram to be processed anyway, haram ya still haram.want to be alibi anyhow dating haram ya remain illegal law, law, either the ending is married or the ending is separated

I took a deep breath, before I started, trying to endure every single stir that was rumbling violently. No, I won't be outdone by anger, I don't want to make the flames of anger burn me just like that, no. until anytime!

patience, patience is the key, 'face it calmly, and do it gracefully Zu'

I whispered in my heart trying to bury every fire

"Zu, it's okay Ma, Zu is not wrong right...? so Zu doesn't have to hide"

after saying that, I gently took off Rama's hand and slowly walked up to the woman

"sister call Zu....?"

I asked calmly, a little bit I hope that the woman in front of me will also be calm, however I still prepare anticipation, afraid that at any time she will make unexpected moves, he said, grabbing or slapping, maybe....?

an angry woman is not an easy thing to deal with, sometimes her actions are more terrible than a raging bull

"don't be your good-ass, where's Leo....? get him out!"

his face was still flushed with anger and his hands were still firmly clenched

"Leo, who's big brother, you mean...?"

I still kept my tone of voice from shaking, and tried to remain calm, though in my heart I unceasingly spoke

"Jang pretended not to know you, the man you wanted to marry, he's my lover, and because of you he cut off our relationship!"

he pointed his hand to point right at my face

Allah, Rabbi, it is true that when people are angry, their politeness drops to zero

o Allah, may you distance Zu from such an attitude

"sorry brother, the man Zu married opened Leo, but Louis"

I don't know if Louis is using any other name out there, or if this woman just mistook me, lucky I didn't decide to go

sometimes, the problem must be faced with courage, although the results will incur injuries, but at least we can solve the problem and not make the problem protracted

"don't lie to you, Leo!, get out you Leo!, get out!"

the woman thrashed out asking the two people who had been holding her hand since then to let go

"Leo!"

I gently massaged the rank of my nose that was throbbing pain, somehow I had to explain to the woman in front of me, because I actually did not know what was really going on here either

Louis came with a man whose neck was wedged between his hands and his body, I looked in horror at the man Louis was piting

how is the fate of his neck....?

I can guarantee that it was a little painful, as evidenced by her blushing face and her hand trying to let go of Louis's hand that was curling his head

Louis had just let go of his pocket when they were already in front of the woman

"explain!"

louis's firm voice sounded a little terrible in my ears, even though it was not directed at me directly, but the aura he was emitting, he said, the dominant attitude that he seemed to be unwillingly made me uncomfortable a little

this is the first time I've seen Louis in such a firm tone of voice, I'm not saying that Louis is angry right now, no.

it's just that I always look at Louis with his calm demeanor, even when the magnitude of the problem hit us last night

ok. I knew him last night and I haven't known him for long, but what less is the problem and misunderstanding that befell us last night....?

I'm sure it's quite draining his patience and composure, but he's still calm and still flat-faced, even though this time - even Louis still flat-faced, but the tone of his voice was slightly up than usual and the firmness in his tone could not be ignored.....?

that's enough to make me sure that Louis is currently irritated...?

I don't know

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