The Story of the Children of the Juragan
2. Visit the cottage
"Assalamu'alaikum" they said several times. Until the door finally opened.
"Wa'alaikumussalam." reply umi Rosyidah.
He scrunched his forehead when he saw his friend's family group coming wearing batik clothes while carrying some offerings.
"Are you going to let us stay here until tomorrow morning?" mama Laura asked while giggling, followed by the others.
"Eh, I'm sorry La. I was just surprised by your clothes. Serba batik." reply umi Rosyidah. He hugged his friend and let them in.
"Yuk in."
"Please sit down" said Umi Rosyidah again, her hands moving towards the row of living room sofas.
"I'll call my husband first." Salman's family nodded.
Umi Rosyidah went to the room to meet her husband who was researching the financial statements of the cottage.
"Mas, outside is Reyhan's family. Hurry up and meet them."
"Didn't yesterday just come from here to deliver donations?"
"Yes that's why. They look weird too."
"How weird?" Andre scrunched his forehead.
"Yes, they all wear batik clothes. Like people want condo." Andre also commented on the smile of hearing the babbling of his wife.
"Oh, I thought I was wearing a clown costume." chuckle Andre.
"Ish, how am I even kidding? Yes, you meet them first. I'm ready to drink the same snack first."
"Ready dear." Andre put his hand on his forehead. Afterwards he rushed to tidy up some documents that filled his desk. Rosyidah went to the kitchen.
"There are guests for us." Rosyidah looked back and saw Aisyah who was drinking water.
Aisyah mangosteen, then approached uminya to help. When they finished, the two took the dish to the living room. Looks like Andre's papi is talking to his guest.
"Please." said Aisyah as she placed the drink on the table.
'Just hearing his voice has made my heart tremble O Allah.' Salman's mind.
When he finished, Aisyah sat in the middle between her parents.
They returned to talk while enjoying the prepared dishes. Until finally, papa Reyhan said something.
"Andre, actually we're here for a specific purpose, which is to deliver my son."
"Oh yeah, what's the matter?"
"Let's say your wish" papa Reyhan told Salman. The young man nodded then took a deep breath.
"Om, aunt, please allow Salman to express my heart. Our first arrival was to be in touch. The second I. would propose to om's daughter and aunt, Aisyah to be my wife." Salman breathed a sigh of relief already conveying his heart.
Suddenly Salman's explanation surprised the Rosyidah family, especially Aisyah. The girl did not believe Salman had come to propose to her.
"We are very pleased to hear the heart of Salman. But we leave it all to our daughter. How did you respond to Aisyah's proposal for Salman?"
The atmosphere looked calm and tense. Just to wait for Aisyah who seemed to be thinking. Until finally the beautiful girl cleared her throat to eliminate her nervousness.
He even seemed to breathe repeatedly. The same goes for Salman. Even his heart was pounding. Just to hear the answer, yes or no.
"Om, aunt, Salman, I have made a decision. Aisha please all accept well."
"In shaa Allah, we will accept whatever decision you make, son of Aisha. Isn't that Salman?" said papa Reyhan. Salman also nodded.
Aisyah again let out a long sigh before conveying her decision.