WHY LOVE
4. Decisions

Syiah Kuala - Banda Aceh

Sucita sat in a wheelchair on the side porch, looking at the orange-colored twilight sky. The children were seen playing ball on a green grass field. They play five against five, laughing each other off despite falling many times while chasing the ball.

"Holy, why haven't you been telling me this 2 weeks ? And all of a sudden you come home in this state. What's going on ?" Rafa, the future Holy husband looked on with worry.

"I was in an accident while on vacation in Medan, bang. My feet can't walk. I'm sorry.I didn't tell you.. " Saint lowered his face, there was a feeling of guilt lingering in his heart.

"I'm worried about you. Where soon we will get married, all preparations have been 90 % done" said Rafa.

"Bang, I have to be in therapy for 6 months to get back to normal. Do you mind my situation or should you postpone the wedding ?" holy asked with a gentle look.

"I'll talk to Mama and Papa first. We enter yuk...A little while adzan magrib," Rafa pushed the Holy wheelchair, into the house.

"Umi, I'll say goodbye. Tomorrow Mama will come to see Suci," Rafa kissed Umi's hand.

"Yes son Rafa, be careful on the road.." said Umi. Rafa left the Holy House after saying hello.

The sound of crashing waves from the shore of the Alue Dragon faintly sounded. The distance of the house to the beach is quite close about 400 meters. Usually every afternoon, Suci spends time on the beach watching the sunset. Admire the beauty of God's creation.

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"So the Saints are now paralyzed ?" Mama Nur was shocked to hear the story of Rafa, her son.

"Well how is this Pa..Wedding is 2 weeks away..." Mama Nur seemed to be thinking while walking back and forth.

"Why stay back until he's healed ?" papa Isaac's Advice.

"No.ga can be postponed, the marriage must continue. We have out a lot of money Pa.. if canceled money will not return.we lose money dong was a waste of money.." explained Mama Nur.

"So Mama has no problem with such a state of holiness ?" rafa's eyes sparkled.

"No Rafa ! You will marry but not with the Saints. Mama doesn't want to have a disabled ghost. We are the most respected people in this region. Mama is not ashamed...."

"Mama can't be like that Ma. I love Sucita," Rafa immediately stood up, shocked to hear her Mama's decision.

"Have it, you don't argue ! You better marry Nisa, she's also beautiful and always after you. He is also from a distinguished family. We're just losing the invitation card."

"I don't want Ma, I still want to marry Saints !" this time Rafa shouted.

"Pa, please persuade Mama." Rafa.

"Papa couldn't do anything. We are weak men, our hdup is arranged by your Mama...." Papa pulls.breathe heavily.

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Umi Afifah serves drinks for her guests, Mama Nur and Rafa.

"Please drink first Ms. Nur.." said Umi.

"Mom Afifah, come on, I'm here to talk about our children's marriage. The wedding will still take place according to the date that has been determined," said Mama Nur.

Umi and Suci looked at each other, smiling happily.

"But if Suci can't be normal then I will marry Rafa to the woman of my choice." continued Mama Nur.

Deg. The happy smile suddenly burst, fading away in shock.

"How Holy, is it possible to walk normally again before Day H?"

The saint shook his head. "That's impossible aunt.it takes months of therapy to normal again."

"Then I apologize ma'am Afifah..forcibly our child's marriage is void !" mama Nur. There was not the slightest hint of empathy on his face.

Sacred lowered his face, his heart suddenly sore, his tongue my tongue. He tried to hold back the tears that were pressing down.

"Alright, if it's his decision, I can't force Bu Nur. Maybe our son is not a fool." Umi looks calm, her hands clutching the hands of her daughter who is sweating coldly.

Mama Nur immediately said goodbye after conveying the intention of her arrival. All that remains is Rafa who from just now was silent not to argue. Umi chose to leave the two of them, giving her a chance to talk.

"Holy, forgive me. I am helpless to resist Mama's decision," Rafa sat down in front of the Holy wheelchair, with a sad look.

Finally, the tears he tried to hold were flowing unstoppably soaking his smooth cheeks. Sacred cried sobbing, Rafa stuck out a hand to wipe away her lover's tears, but Sacred's hand brushed her aside.

"Go bang, from now on between us there is no relationship anymore. Yeah, maybe we're not a match. May the brother be happy with the choice of Mama brother..," Suci turned his wheelchair, leaving Rafa who was not wrinkled, alone in the living room.

...Seriate...