The Love Story of Son of Sultan
120. Middle Way.

Over time, the times have advanced, the progress of thinking and civilization has increased.

Although still respecting ancestral customs and guarding them, but many young people and residents of S who have gone out of the village and compare many things related to customary law in his place, including a friend of Mr. Anton. 

Moreover, for the village Midwives who are citizens who have education and also the talk is respected and obeyed by residents.

Coincidentally Midwives who served in the village S was also the original descendants of the area who married outsiders and had migrated. 

All agreed to keep the custom, but plus, must be ensured first so that they do not misstep.

More than that, the citizens who have been thinking forward, also think again, if something similar happens to them how. They need to re-examine. Before imposing the sentence should be considered so as not to use the law of violence, it is also necessary to modify additional rules to find a middle way. 

“Sorry Old Master Teacher!” said Bu Midwife wanted to report the analysis. 

“Ya...!” replied the long-haired and white-haired Old Master very calmly.

“I can not do a visa because of the limitations of my tool. But this beautiful Miss is right in the drug lays! He was harmed, and if they were both supposed to be delicious, this Duke's brother did not protect this lady! The Duke's brother was still tightly shut to his lower body, taking off his upper clothes because it was to protect this miss! I think they are honestly not delicious!” said Bu Midwife trying to think sane and rational with a variety of analysis. The village midwife also considered the Duke's recognition. 

“Yes right, Old Teacher, I did not do anything, I saw my friend was unconscious in the hut without clothes. I previously came to Bu Midwife's house to find my friend!” sahut Adip strengthens the opinion of Village Midwives.

“But they are one house, no one knows this young man is honest or not? Do we know what they did before?” sahut citizens simultaneously still feel Adip delicious with Orange. 

“But do you also have proof that they are delicious?” challenge Mr. Anton's friend. 

It turned out that among the crowd of citizens, some of them were also young men who thought rationally to him, not even just one. One of them, Sassy, raised his hand to give an opinion.

“I agree with this father and Madam Midwife. If they are delicious, this brother of the Duke should take off his undergarments instead of his upper clothes and instead protect this Miss. We also have no proof they did that?” sassy said. 

The oldest leader was silent, trying to think of the best path.

Some residents continue to voice their opinions still they are guilty because they were found both in the hut in the same-dressed state. According to Tama they are delicious. 

“Then, where is that young man you said that, chief?” asked Old Master to the chief, chief, there was a young man who watched the two of them taste good.

“So she's in our house. But my wife said it's gone!” replied the Chief. 

“Find the young man, we wait until 12pm!” tell Old Teacher immediately.

Local time was in at 10 p.m. 

All the youths and citizens then obediently, looking for Tama's whereabouts. The person who reported and testified that Adip and Jingga had been in a highly prohibited relationship was Tama. People are very trusting and very afraid to bring disaster. 

The village midwife and Mr. Anton's friend who only gave new ideas of thought, still obeying and respecting the policy of the Indigenous elders let everything go as it is.

While looking for the whereabouts of Tama, Mr. Anton's friend called Amer and told him what happened. 

“What?” pekik Amer was in shock and emotion. “Yang sure Bang Adip did that profanity!” pekik Amer emotions. 

“I'm sure, your friend didn't do that!” said Mr. Anton's friend gave an opinion.

“Sister Duke is a kind and well mannered man, he is also a devout Muslim, I testify! Looks like he didn't do that!” mr. Anton replied in support of Adip.

“I have to meet my sister!” amer was very angry. 

Mr. Anton and his friends then memapah Amer to the hill where the people gathered. At 12pm in a few minutes, but no one knows where Tama is. Either hide, flee or fall into the abyss. 

Amer was very shocked to see the condition of his brother, unfortunately no one can cross the line. Amer can't get close to the orange let alone hug him. 

“Kakak!” said Amer struggling to immediately embrace Orange. Why does the orange keep its eyes closed, like a statue but breathing.

Unfortunately Amer's leg is still injured. Amer was also detained by Mr. Anton and others. Amer could do nothing but cry. Adip looked at Amer guiltily.

“Baba... Buna... forgive Amer, forgive Amer!” lirih Amer in heart.

As the oldest man, looking after his sister and younger siblings was the responsibility of Amer after Babanya.

The citizens have regrouped and are now two camps. One camp, convinced Adip is wrong, the other camp must consider punishment before misstep let alone kill. At that time, the wind and rain also subsided. 

“Theng.... theng....!” the village boy then put a bell behind the Old Teacher.

Old Master accompanied by the chieftain then advanced forward, because it was 12 pm, the rain had also subsided, the black clouds disappeared and even came moonlight even though it was partially covered in clouds. 

The Old Master interpreted there to be a signal of goodness from nature and their ancestors. 

Old Master decided to delay or change the punishment and chose to discuss first before deciding.

They present two camps; primitive citizens who believe Adip is wrong; citizens who believe Adip is right, the Orange family; Pak Anton; chieftain ; Bu Midwife, religious leaders of all faiths and religions are there as well as Old teachers. 

The people also follow the old teacher's rules. They were still faithfully waiting on that hill. Irrimitive citizens, they strongly believe their safety will be threatened by this incident. They strongly believe in the rules of the ancestors. 

They were also so respectful and disinclined towards the Old Master that they considered so wise and had a devotion or relationship with the ancestors and who ruled over nature. 

Primitive citizens just do not want their citizens affected by the disaster, modern citizens should not be criminal against foreigners without evidence, let alone just from the complaints of unknown people. 

“Alright, because the rain subsided, the moon came to greet even though the sky was dark and foggy.  We take the middle way" said Old Teacher to stop the debate between the two camps.

All was silent as soon as the Old Teacher spoke.

"If 3 days from now it doesn't rain and it's all safe, we release them both. But if there is rain and storm, before disaster strikes, whatever the circumstances, we take them and we whip them!” old Teacher offers a solution. 

Everyone shut up and agreed. Gave 3 days.

“What does that mean we have to stay here for 3 days?” ask Amer then. 

“Ya.." replied the old Master nodded calmly then looked at the sharp Adip "And your brother should marry the young man!” continued Master Teacher.

“Hah?” pekik Amer. “Why should I get married? My sister was unconscious, my sister also had a future husband!” argue Amer feels ridiculous.

“They were caught in one house under such circumstances, though no one testified, still. The two of them should get married, tonight too!” the old teacher decided.

Everyone was silent, no one dared to argue anymore.

Even modern citizens obey no refutation. Feeling that the marriage penalty is not evil and does not endanger the lives of people, let alone cruel. Marriage is good, they thought. The rest of them will be real married or divorced whatever the run. 

Amer was silent even though his heart was full of doubt.

Old Master then went back to the citizens and announced it.

The citizens agreed, marrying Jingga and Adip that night. They also wait three days, if it rains and there is a strong wind, Orange and Adip still have to be punished by being beaten crowded tied in a betel nut tree. 

Adip who heard that was really shocked did not know what to do. Adip wanted to get married in a good way not like this, but Adip was then released in brought down to the village hall building.

They were in a place, like a place of worship, like a temple because the building is spacious and there are statues. But they're not religious. The shape of the house is like a mushroom wall from the roof wood as well.

Bu Midwife helps Orange, who was unconscious helped by the citizens. They also wear decent clothes for the orange. They also tried to wake the orange from the anesthetic. Orange is like a dream and knows nothing. 

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“Bang... How is this? I dare not face Babaku, marrying Kak Jingga is Baba's responsibility!” amer said when Adip was released. 

“I know your brother has been betrothed and soon to get married, you take it easy!” 

“Means Bang Adip?” 

“That is important your brother congratulations first, marry us as they please. I promise I'll take care of your brother, if you don't want to blame your baby, I'll divorce your sister before I go home. I also won't touch your brother without your brother's consent!” adib promised Amer.

Amer was silent, suddenly Amer's chest shook, why Adip was so good and seemed sincere.

Amer is not. If indeed Orange and Adip are equally like, Amer mah not a problem up to them. Amer just didn't dare to face Baba.

Adip then patted Amer on the shoulder, reassuringly. 

“That's important your sister congratulations first, I promise, I'll take care of her!” adip said adult.

“Good Bang!” 

“Pray three days ahead the sun shines bright and bright! We have to get out of here!” adip said. 

“Ya..” 

They agreed and went forward.

“Do you guys have religion?” ask the wise Old Teacher. 

“We are religious!” answer Adip steady. 

“What is your religion?” 

“Muslim!” answer Amer and Adip. 

Old Master called one of the citizens and coded his men to call someone. The Old Teacher turned out to be really wise and appreciative of his citizens, even though he would marry customarily, The Old Teacher also respects the beliefs of Adip and calls the elderly as Adip religious leaders to marry Adip in Adip belief. 

“What does this mean Bang Adip is getting married?” whiskey Amer to Adip.

Amer thought it was just a fake marriage if Adat, selapas went from that place all void.

Adip swallowed his saliva. If you call a religious leader. That means getting married really in the presence of God Adip is notya to save yourself. Adip is a joke.