The Story of the Children of the Juragan
130. Putting ego aside
"You're getting more beautiful, son." said Mama Tiwi, when she saw Fatim sitting next to her. Papa Adam turned his head and looked at the face of his daughter who was indeed getting more beautiful.
"Study make up where?" papa Adam's.
Getting consecutive questions from both parents makes Fatim confused to answer what. Because what makes him beautiful like that is a Caucasian man whom he does not know his name.
"It just so happened to meet a friend, ma. Keep on fadding he put Fatim so like this."
Papa and mama just round their mouths to form the letter O while mangosteen. They watched the event that was going on. The sungkeman procession.
Salman and Wulan gather in front of Mommy and Daddy. To ask for blessing on both.
Daddy left all his responsibilities to Salman. He hoped that the young man could guide Wulan well. Because Wulan is a convert who still needs a lot to learn.
Salman could not answer, yes. Because he also has a lot to learn. But he will strive to be a good priest for Wulan.
Mommy told Wulan that her son was trying to be a sholihah wife. Raising her husband's degree.
Wulan nodded and would try to be what her mother had asked for.
After that, they took turns to sit down. The same prayer and advice for the two brides.
They dissolve in an atmosphere full of ill effects.
When they finished, now they gathered in front of the parents of Salman.
Salman's parents also prayed for good for his children. He advised her that in married life it is not always as beautiful as imagined.
Sometimes a test is given to see how much strength and confidence our love in a partner.
And keep trying to live a household with full sincerity. Because in fact, housekeeping is the longest worship throughout the course of our lives.
The atmosphere of the sungkeman is the most moving moment. So that not infrequently they vented it until crying sobbing.
Completed the sungkeman event, followed by a lecture on marriage. Because the invited guest comes from two different beliefs, the missionary does not use the verse in his presentation.
Just that, to be easily understood by the audience. Everyone listened to the lecture quietly and well. Including the Leon family.
Leon himself was more receptive to the lecture because a bit of hatred in his heart slowly disappeared, after hearing Fatim's words earlier.
And Leon just realized that. Leon took a deep breath and exhaled slowly. He was ashamed of his attitude all along. It became their barrier.
Now it's time for a photo show together. One by one the families are called forward to take pictures with the bride and groom.
And now it's Leon's family's turn. They went up to the altar and shook hands with the bride and her parents.
When greeting the bride there is a bad taste when Leon faced with Salman. For a few seconds the two looked at each other and were silent.
Leon took office and embraced Salman at the same time. Wulan and Fatim smiled looking at that.
The two women knew getting rid of selfishness was very difficult. And only those with a chest can do that.
"Congratulations on your marriage. May it always last until death do us part" said Leon tried wisely.
"Aamiinu. Thank you for the prayer. Death only separates us for a while. But then in shaa Allah will be back together in heaven at his will." - Salman said, unraveling a smile.
"I admit, you're smarter than me. Just Wulan loves you so much. So decide to move understanding."
"He moved out of his own will. Not because of me.
"Okay. I believe that."
"May you catch up with us soon."
Leon chuckles at Salman's prayer.
"I've only loved Wulan. Never once did I get to know or even be interested in another girl. So maybe your prayer is not yet acceptable to God in the near future."
"Not wrong. Did you forget, how my story with Wulan. Who knows you'll be the same fate."
Once again Leon was outraged at Salman's words. Only then could the two get as close and laugh off. As if there was never any problem at all. It was as if I had known each other for a long time.
"Okay, whatever you say. Btw, I'm going down first. Not good with the others. Congratulations again." said Leon ended the conversation with Salman.
Then he reached out to Wulan to shake hands. But Wulan cupped her hands together and brought them closer to her chest. While breaking the smile.
Despite his doubts, Leon did the same.