Two Men
The night before the application

"Dad, can I talk?" kania asked when they had just finished praying Magrib.

Outside of the heavy rain with a very strong wind. The distance of the mosque was good enough, so Mr. Kemal and Adit decided to pray at home.

"Talk, son," replied Mr. Kemal.

The circumstances support to speak four pairs of eyes only. Given Adit was engrossed in the room, while Bu Lala himself was in the kitchen frying tempe. Not that Kania did not want to help, but her mother was lazy to look at the kitchen table.

Kania looked at her father. Confidently the woman with long hair that was broken began to say, "Dad, I've met Rangga, right?"

Mr. Kemal nodded quickly. "Yes." Yeah." Replying to the stare more closely than his eldest son. "Why indeed?" Waiting for the child's answer full of curiosity.

Kania gulps. Sure this is the best. Remembering Rangga intends to come tomorrow. "Look, Dad." Absent a little doubt in Kania's mind. However, it was quickly pushed aside. "He's not just Kania's co-worker."

From here Mr. Kemal increasingly pay attention to the face of his son. There must be something he never thought of. "Do you guys have more to do with it than that?"

From the look of Kania's eyes alone, Mr. Kemal can guess. Maybe his son was ready to open up. "Don't hesitate. You can tell Dad anything" he continued.

Kania is at peace. Father's figure is firmly attached to Mr. Kemal with his role that has never been absent in both children. There was no significant difference in her father's treatment of Kania or Adit. Everything was equal, only Kania was tighter because of a woman.

That sense of comfort led Kania to be more open. "She might be Kania's future husband."

Mr. Kemal did not show a surprised expression. Probably kissed about this, but chose silence.

Kania's face was down. Feeling guilty for making choices unilaterally without negotiating with family. However, it was disinclined to express the reason behind the decision.

"Sorry because Kania brought her own candidate, not the choice of Mother or Father." The woman's voice was soft. Very low. "Maybe Daddy or Mommy already have a candidate, but sorry Kania has a choice."

As a first daughter there are many considerations that Kania needs to do. A sacrifice that was not worth the love of his parents.

Silent mood. The sound of rain still sounded strong. Hopefully there are no disasters because lately the rainfall is so high.

Mr. Kemal kept silent for a moment, then said, "Son, can you give me one reason why you chose him?" This one question could make his son silence.

Both of Kania's eyeballs twisted together with his brain as well who had to look for answers.

"Dad, it wouldn't be possible to ban it if the reason was strong." Mr. Kemal smiled a little. Pulls Kania gently. "Say your excuse."

Kania gulps. His view was not even focused on the father. Still down. "Actually when asked what the reason for that is, I also do not know. But ... As I always say if you are already a match, there must be a way to be together. Anything, even if it starts with a wound."

Mr. Kemal could not blame his son's answer. Thas right. All that God has arranged will be together in due time. So ... don't be afraid.

"Dad, he once said that something could not happen without God's permission. It seemed the same as Kania's decision to choose Rangga. We were brought together to be together" Kania continued. His mouth hesitated a little to say this, but it was the best answer.

Mr. Kemal embraces his son. Hugging lovingly. Children who used to ask for toys can now speak very well. God is Good. "Son, Daddy and Mommy hope you don't take a wrong step. Do not be forced and finally have a bad impact on the state of the household."

Kania's soul was slapped, but remained calm and carved a smile. But he is an adult, knows what to do.

"Tomorrow?" This time Mr. Kemal was surprised. Both of his eyes were enlarged. "You sure?"

Kania nodded quickly. "Yes, Dad."

Even though he was in a state of shock, Mr. Kemal still showed the figure of a wise father. "alright. Tell Mommy to get ready to entertain guests."

"Good, Dad. Earlier thank you for accepting my decision, and sorry if it was disappointing." Kania hugged Pak Kemal in love. The apology this time was so deep before finally the goal of two families happened for the wedding. "Kania is grateful to have a Father and Mother who always support whatever the decision of Kania."

They melted in the atmosphere of a shahdu night. It was unexpected that Adit was listening near the stairs. This conversation was quite surprising. However, the boy had expected from the beginning to meet with Rangga.

"It turns out that they have a relationship" muttered Adit who returned upstairs.

***

In other places Rangga was angry while laying down on the bed. After the Magrib prayer, his feelings were mixed. Not because he was too nervous for tomorrow's event, but he also thought about Kania who was afraid of getting depressed.

The door to the room is locked by someone. I had to get up and move in that direction. Opens slowly.

Behind the door apparently Mbok Ijah carrying a tray that has a glass of warm milk as well as fruits. Rangga had not come down since earlier, the middle-aged woman was worried.

"Mbok, what's wrong?" ask Rangga.

"Sorry, if Mbok is disturbing. Den Rangga, from earlier did not leave the room. Mbok, worry." The middle-aged woman put on an anxious face. "This is Mbok bringing food."

From childhood until this age, Mbok Ijah still consider him a person who needs to be guarded. Rangga was quite happy with that. "Thank you, Mbok." Rangga took over the tray in the hands of the housekeeper for his father, but for him was an angel. "I'm not feeling well anymore, so I don't want to go downstairs to eat."

Mbok Ijah had guessed. Therefore, he also chose to deliver food to his master's child's room. Highlight those eyes stared fixedly at Rangga. The body language of the young man in front of her explained how Rangga's current heart situation was. "Aden," he called her softly. Not changed at all from the old days.

Rangga smelled a small smile. "Yes, Mbok."

Mbok Ijah returned a sweeter smile. "Mbok, already taking care of Aden from the baby. From the first abandoned by the Madam. So ... for Mbok, Aden is like a real child."

Rangga. Rather than his father, he was more pleased to be lectured by Mbok Ijah. It feels calm and can open a few eyes that are almost blind due to circumstances.

"Mbok, you know that Aden has a problem right now. But ... No matter how hard the problem is, never think of giving up. Mbok, hope Aden takes the right steps. Follow Aden's heart, do not continue to succumb because minder has shortcomings," continued Mbok Ijah.

Rangga's heart was touched. It is difficult to control the soul's feelings if it is like this. However, as much as possible not to be too late so that the weak side does not stand out as well.

"The age of Aden is ripe for marriage, Mbok heard from Tuan that Aden wants to propose to women tomorrow. Mbok, it's so happy. I hope one day I can meet that girl." Mbok Ijah kept talking. Rangga did not interrupt either. "Hopefully with this marriage, Aden can meet a piece of happiness that has been lost. Love from the closest."

A smile was engraved on Rangga's lips. "Mbok, can there be happiness in a marriage that even one party does because they want to help their own family? Can you survive with just one feeling without needing to get feedback from your partner?"

Mbok Ijah was silent for a moment. His hand stretched forward, stroking Rangga's right arm and saying, "Den, marrying a loved one is a dream, but loving the one we marry is a duty. Whatever the reason for getting married, if it happens. We have a duty to love our partner. What we need to remember is that God knows better what we need than what we want."