The Incomplete Love
Preparation Up To The Bail

“Mas, my kebayaku is fit yet?”

“Udah Hanna.”

“I'm wearing this necklace or this?”

“Yang first.”

“Yes, I think so too.”

Hanna and Thoriq are at a bridal shop preparing for Hanna's introduction to the Thoriq family.

While Hanna was excited, Thoriq seemed unenthusiastic. Qiara's face was shaken when Thoriq told him this.

“Mas don't pout, the spirit dong.”

Thoriq just smiled faintly.

“Hanna ten minutes we have to leave for the airport pick up grandparents.”

Hanna nodded then rushed into the changing room followed by the shopkeeper.

An hour later they arrived at the arrival area of Soekarno Hatta Airport. Thoriq and Hanna were waiting at the arrival door. Hanna continued to hold Thoriq's hand, wanting to show that they were a happy couple.

“Mas, later that looks happy. Don't pout. Later grandparents and worry.”

“Hmm.”

Hanna tukjit then kissed her husband's cheek. Either this is excessive, but Hanna always wants to show her affection for Thoriq.

“That's Grandpa and Grandma,” Thoriq said heed Hanna's kiss.

“Assalamualaykum Cake, Grandma,” greet Thoriq and Hanna.

“Waalaykumussalam Grandpa's grandchildren.”

Grandma hugged Hanna and Thoriq. He was quite relieved to see the beaming Hanna. He was only worried about Thoriq who seemed forced to look happy.

Hanna held Grandma in her arms, while Thoriq walked with Grandpa while pushing the trolley slowly.

“How are you?”

“Good.”

Grandfather glanced at the granddaughter who had been raised since the age of ten. The seventy-year-old man who still looked sturdy and fresh knew for sure his grandson was not okay.

“Sorry, it must be heavy for you and Qiara.”

Thoriq did not answer.

“Hanna looks happy. He's been liking you since he was in fifth grade at SD.”

“Oh ..”

“Try to love him. She is also your wife who deserves affection.”

“Thoriq keep Hanna fit on grandpa. Please don't ask for anything Thoriq can't give you.”

“Kakek understands. But treat him well, try to open your heart to him. Hanna's a good boy. Just Bude spoils her a little so sometimes she is childish.”

Thoriq was silent.

“Grandma and Grandma intend to meet with Qiara. We want to apologize to him. Grandma always thought of Qiara.”

“Why is Grandpa and Grandma like not giving me a choice?”

“Because we avoid slander. If we leave Hanna to you, without the rope of marriage, it will become fitna and open the way of adultery. If you have tied your wedding rope is legal.”

“I always ask why should Thoriq. Indeed, Thoriq will always be forested to Grandpa and Grandma who have nurtured since mother and father died. But Thoriq has also mortgaged the happiness of Thoriq.”

“Im sorry Grandpa and Grandma. We always pray for your happiness, Qiara, and Hanna.”

I don't think they've reached the parking lot. Hanna turned to her husband and walked back and took his hand.

Thoriq smile, “Oke.”

Grandpa and Grandma glanced at each other, they felt sad to have made washing the only one forced to undergo an unwanted marriage. But anyhow. Trust is trust. Moreover, Pakde Haryo, Hanna's father is a lot of meritorious for Grandpa Hasan's company.

Grandpa walked hand in hand with Grandma. Hanna watched from behind. He tightened his grip on Thoriq's hand hoping to age with him like a grandfather and grandmother.

***

“Thoriq, Hanna, this is Grandpa handing over Bude Luki and Pakde Haryo's legacy assets. Grandfather has taken care of disbursement of deposits in the bank, just a confirmation will be sent to the account Thoriq or Hanna.”

“Mas Thoriq aja, I leave everything to my husband.”

“You better keep Hanna. It is the legacy of both of your parents. I have no right to save it.”

“Mas is entitled, because Mas is Hanna's husband. Grandpa, just send it to Mas Thoriq.” account

Grandma held Hanna's hand gently. “Hanna in the life of husband and wife, the wife should listen to the word husband. Listen to Mas Thoriq and obey.”

Hanna frowned making Thoriq feel embarrassed but the man tried to hide his expression.

“Thoriq, shipped where?”

“Ke account Hanna only, Kek.”

“Good, in shaa Allah soon Grandpa asked bank for transfer. Use it well. For example giving a house to you both.”

Thoriq.

“Yes! Bener tuh Mas, after our wedding party, yuk looking for home.”

“Oke.”

Thoriq's chest feels tight. He held back the emotional turmoil that had erupted in his chest. Wedding feast? A home? Thoriq felt these things were further distancing himself from Qiara.

“Oh Qiara, Qiara, surely you are sad and disappointed. I want to meet and hug you. Or take you away, just the two of us,” inner screams Thoriq.

While Hanna was busy chattering, Thoriq was quietly enjoying the food. Responding occasionally. This did not go unnoticed by grandparents. They now feel guilty for making Thoriq suffer.

***

“Nek, it looks like I want to move my wedding party and Mas Thoriq to the Fairymount Hotel. Bigger and more magnificent.”

Grandma looked at Hanna who was already considered her own grandson.

“Hanna, how is your relationship with Mas Thoriq?”

“Nek well, Mas Thoriq has started to love Hanna. I know I have to give Mas Thoriq time to get to know Hanna.”

“With Mbak Qiara?”

“Hanna only met Mba Qiara once. He kicked me and Mas Thoriq out of his house.”

Grandma said softly. “Hanna, you are present in the middle of the marriage of Thoriq and Qiara. Learn to understand the situation and put yourself in. If Thoriq can choose, he will refuse to marry you.”

Hanna shook her head, “Hanna will prove that Hanna is better than Mbak Qiara. Hanna is younger, and until now also Mama Qiara has not been pregnant. Who knows he's barren.”

“Hanna!”

Hanna jumped. My grandmother never banged him.

“You know what it feels like to be combined? Hanna Sick. So hurt. You should have approached Qiara instead of competing. And as for barrenness, the child is God's secret. You've seen Qiara's test results if she's barren. Hanna you are Thoriq's second wife, put yourself in good stead.”

“Sick where the same loves someone but he loves someone else instead?” Hanna won't lose.

“Hanna, Grandma can only advise you. Forcing that feeling would be futile. Be a woman who supports her husband. Instead of being a spoiled wife who demands this,” concluded Grandma who ended up annoyed with the stubborn nature of Hanna that she had never seen.

There was no response from Hanna but her heart was determined to maintain the marriage with the man who became her first love since adolescence. Although he had to force Thoriq and hurt Qiara.

***