The Story Behind the Curtain
Sacrifice

“I marry you, and I marry you to my daughter Sameira Erliana by dowry a set of prayer tools and 24 grams of gold in paid cash.” Jafar's right hand moved to signal to Rafan Winasis, the young man who sacrificed for the honor of a girl.

“I received the marriage and marriage of Sameira Erliana with dowry that has been mentioned paid in cash,” he said aloud without faltering in the slightest.

Penghulu and Jafar looked at the two witnesses who were sitting side by side with them at that time.

Penghulu asks while staring at the witness in turn, “How is the witness, legit?”

All witnesses exclaimed with great enthusiasm, “Sah ....”

Jafar and Rafan's handshake was released, they all raised their hands to pray together. After the ruler finished praying Erli led the aunt into the marriage certificate room.

There Rafan had stood waiting for Erli who had now become his legal wife, extended his hand to touch the crown of Erli's head, the young man recited a prayer that must be offered shortly after the contract.

Allahumma inni as’aluka min khoirihaa wa khoirimaa jabaltaha ‘alaih. Wa a’udzubika min syarrihaa wa syarrimaa jabaltaha ‘alaih, O Allah, I ask You for his goodness and the goodness You have determined over him. And I take refuge in Thee from his ugliness and the ugliness Thou hast set upon him.

Erli grabbed her husband's hand and kissed Rafan's back and palm long enough, after the series of marriage certificate photo sessions ended. The newlywed couple held a reception, it was seen that the invited guests had crowded the room. Some of Rafan's friends went up to the beach just to take a selfie and congratulate them both.

“Congratulations yes, it's legitimate. Hopefully quickly can momongan,” said Galang friend and stepbrother Rafan.

Suddenly Erli choked on hearing Galang's words, the two girls' eyes churned and Erli's left hand stroked his stomach slowly.

“Erli, you're okay ‘kan?” ask Galang to panic.

“T-it's okay, Mas. I'm fine,” Erli replied nervously.

“You sure it's okay? I'll call Rania, yeah?” sahut Rafan with raginya the man stroked Erli's back.

Erli just nodded slowly justifying her husband's words just now, while Galang smiled broadly seeing Rafan being sweet to the wife. Rafan has always been indifferent to women, except for his mother. Never once did he have a relationship with a woman, to the point that he was nicknamed the heavenly door virgin.

“Don't show off your affection dong! Have mercy on us who are single,” said Ragil who stood behind Galang since.

Rafan patted Ragil on the shoulder with a faint smile, Erli laughed. However, the newlyweds' happiness vanished when Marlita came and held Rafan's arm without hesitation or embarrassment.

“Your shame has broken up apparently, Mar!” said Galang with a shriveled forehead.

“Of course not. Since long ago we have been close, before the arrival of this woman!” marlita said slowly but sharply.

“Hai, watch your words! That woman is Rafan's legal wife. Don't do anything on the happy day of the cave sister!” threaten Galang and look sharp eyes that kill.

Marlita snorted annoyedly at Galang's words, clearly visible anger on the girl's face with narrow eyes.

“Who wants to destroy Rafa's happiness? Precisely the arrival of the cave here adds true happiness. Yes ‘kan Fan?” chirps Marlita regardless of Erli standing next to Rafan.

Rafan just smiled wryly while staring at Erli's face for a moment.

“Crazy women like this Lo, not worth talking to!” hardik Ragil slowly, the young man shook Rafan's hand and left.

“Sana go all the way! If necessary do not return.” Marlita flicked her right hand while glancing at Erli.

Erli understands Marlita's intentions and she can also find out behind her husband's friend's attitude. Slowly Rafan's wife looked at Marlita from the tip of the foot to the tip of the head.

Why am I being treated like an actor? 'And I am the legal wife of this man! grumbled Erli in his heart.

Marlita is a friend of Rafan in college long ago, since their meeting in 2010 Marlita has kept her feelings, until now.

“Do not forget our plans the day after tomorrow!” marlita reminded her co-worker.

Rafan nodded while answering Marlita's speech as briefly as possible, “Iya ..”

Marlita sauntered slowly past the pair of kings and queens that night.

“For the damn woman, made Rafan's attitude change drastically,” complained Marlita, netra the girl looked one by one the faces of the invited guests hoping that she would get to know one of the invited guests present tonight.

Rafan's legitimate wife stroked his head, the pain he felt getting worse, but Erli tried to endure all that without complaining in the slightest.

why do I often have headaches? Erli's inner gaze was a little blurry, but he still offered a smile.

The night is getting late and all the invited guests have gone home, Erli and Rafan left their wedding hall. Arriving at the residence of the in-laws, the newlyweds walked in to their rooms.

O Allah, what should I do at this time? Do I have to perform my duties as a wife? Or .., Erli murmured inwardly, his hands trembling occasionally glancing at the man who now bears the title of husband.

“What do you think?” rafan asked with a heavy voice.

Erli was startled from the daydream after hearing the heavy voice of the husband.

“Sorry, what did you ask? I'm not too focused,” said Erli softly.

“What's on your mind?” Rafan repeated his question.

“Nothing. I just ...,” said Erli stopped his hand scratching his head despite not itching.

“Quick login!” it was Rafan who opened the door wide.

Netra the girl was wide-eyed to see her room had been decorated with hundreds or even thousands of rose petals.

Whatisthis? Why do they decorate this room in such a way? I-I ‘kan no longer.

“What else do you think? Quickly log in and change your clothes!” rafan's orders, this time look firmness on the man's face.

Erli simply nodded and hurried his feet into the room, the scent of roses spreading and penetrating into Erli's sense of smell. As the girl was lulled by the seductive scent of roses, slowly closing her eyelids tightly, Erli's soul wandered off to where it was certain that the girl's body was still in the room.

“Your clothes have been put in the closet. I'll sleep in the locker room and you sleep in bed, if you need anything just call me!” with a flat face.

“Let me sleep in the dressing room. You sleep in bed!” sergeant Erli with a smile adorned his cute parachute.

“Do not argue! Just do what I told you just now.” Rafan's face looked very flat and his sharp gaze frightened Erli.

“I'm sorry! I've made you hard and ... Now your life is burdened with my presence,” Erli said with his head bowed. The two hands of the girl clasped tightly onto the dress she was currently wearing.

“It's late, keep your voice down! Remember these words. I do this sincerely and do not feel burdened, God willing I will fulfill my obligations!” rafan was without hesitation.

“Thank you. You're the best man I've ever met. After all, I will leave this house!” With teary eyes Erli said the sentence.

Rafan's perfectly rounded eyes stared at the girl standing before him.

“Take care and don't talk!” snapped Rafan with glaring eyes.

Why is he angry? didn't we agree on this last month if I wasn't pregnant. Surely she would not take on this heavy responsibility, Erli's inner gaze never detached from the husband.