Your Spirit from the Water of My Eyes
S2 Chapter 116. Gathering Night.
Ayun was really moved by the reaction of all her family, especially Ezra and Adel who looked very happy just because Fathir would come to her house to apply or ask for permission to marry.
During this time he did know that Fathir was close to all his family, especially his two children who were also close to the son of the man as well. However, it was unexpected that they were all also very happy and agreed when they found out Fathir's proposal.
"O Allah, I have given all to You. You are the owner of love, be pleased with what is going on right now, and give me and Fathir a smooth ride if we are meant to be together." At first glance Ayun closed both eyes while offering a do'a, hoping that everything that happened was getting blessings from God.
Meanwhile, elsewhere Fathir and his mother had returned home with a lot of groceries. Not only that, there are even many more items that are being carried by employees of the store where they shop.
Farhan, who had been told to go home by his wife on the grounds of an important issue, seemed flabbergasted to see all the items. So did Faiz who had just come home to play with his friends.
"Well, what is all this?" faiz asked in surprise while looking at all papa's groceries and also his omanya, they did not usually shop up to this much.
Alma smiled broadly at Faiz's question, while Fathir was leaning his tired body on the sofa as a result of following the mama shopping all day.
"Just ask your papa, Faiz. Tonight we will have a very important event" said Alma as he began to unpack his belongings, he then called a maid to help him.
Faiz turned to his father when he heard his words, as did Farhan who had the same question.
Fathir looked at the two people with a wry smile. "Tonight we will come to Ayun's house, so all this will be brought there."
Farhan frowned inexplicably, as did Faiz who felt strange because they usually came there only empty-handed.
However, a moment later Farhan immediately rounded his eyes when he came to his senses with what his son was saying.
"You, are you going to propose to him, Fathir?" farhan asked sharply making Faiz gasp. The boy quickly approached the father who was nodding his head.
"Papa's really going to propose to Aunt Ayun? Papa's gonna marry her?" faiz asked excitedly.
Fathir laughed when he heard it. "Why are you shocked like this, Faiz? Haven't you, Ezra, and Adel been trying so hard to get Papa and Aunt Ayun close?"
Faiz immediately swallowed his saliva while grimacing, it was unexpected that his papa knew what they were doing all along.
"But, are you really going to marry her, Fathir?" farhan asked, making Fathir look straight at him.
"Yes, Pa," Fathir replied as he nodded his head. "I told Ayun, and she asked me to see her father."
Farhan immediately smiled happily when he heard it, as well as Faiz who cheered like he managed to get the best gift on the face of this earth.
"Thank God, son," said Farhan as he moved closer to Fathir, then patted his son on the shoulder with vigor. "Thank God you listened to Papa's advice, and the results were exactly what you wanted."
Fathir nodded. He was a little sorry why not just say it to Ayun and come to the woman's house, but now he was grateful for the answer that Ayun gave.
They all began to prepare everything, not forgetting to tell the closest brother to come to visit the family home.
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In the evening, after all the preparations had been completed, Fathir and all his family set off for Ayun's house in two cars. Fortunately, the distance of their home is not far, and within 15 minutes it has reached the destination.
Once there, Fathir was immediately greeted by Keanu and Angga who had been waiting for their arrival all on the terrace of the house.
"Wow, Fathir," cried Keanu while smiling meaningfully at the sight of Fathir's arrival.
Fathir nodded his head. "Good night, sir." He greeted me kindly.
Keanu laughed when he heard it. "Good night too, sister-in-law. Come on in, everyone's waiting inside!" He patted Fathir on the shoulder making the man blush in embarrassment.
Two families have met each other and have been friendly. Mutual exchanges of news, as well as joking jest added warmth between them at this time. So also with the three dead boys who were sitting parallel to the very soft ambal of feathers.
"Where's your mother, Del?" faiz asked while whispering, he nudged Adel's arm making the girl immediately turn towards him.
"Mom's still in the room. Why?" adel asked back suspiciously.
Faiz shook his head. He just wanted to meet with Ayun and wanted to ask directly whether the woman would really marry his papa, because he did not want a rejection that would definitely make the papa sad.
Seeing that everyone had gathered at the place, Hasna went to Ayun's room to get her daughter to join the others. Ayun is currently being accompanied by Nindi because she still has to prepare.
"What's a nervous Mommy?" asked Nindi while putting on the hijab of her brother.
Ayun nodded with a tinge of red hue on her face. "It's not the first time Ma'am has been proposed by a man, Dek. But somehow it feels so nervous." He held onto his chest which continued to pound.
In the past, Ayun also felt nervous when Evan and the male family came for her night. However, the nervousness only lasted for a while, he even welcomed them and provided food and drinks.
But right now it feels so different. Let alone to welcome, he did not even have the strength just to reply to the message of Fathir who had since asked what he was doing. The man even told when he reached his house, even though he had peeked out from behind the window.
"That's the usual thing, Ma'am," said Nindi. He smiled when he saw the beautiful appearance of his sister. "They are different men, so are Mbak's feelings for them which are definitely different too.. Whatever happens, remember about it, Ma'am." He turned to sit next to Ayun and grabbed the woman's hand.
Swing nodded in understanding. Of course he couldn't match up between Evan and Fathir, even he had already repeatedly stressed to himself that the two men were very different, and not necessarily Fathir will also hurt him like what Evan did.
"Is everything ready?"
Swing and Nindi immediately turned their heads towards the door when they heard their mother's voice. "Already, Mom. Come on, Mommy, we're out!" Nindi got out of bed holding Ayun's arm.
Swing nodded then followed his sister and also his mother. Along the way, he continued to recite to Allah to be given peace and pleasure for tonight's event.
Everyone immediately looked towards the stairs when they heard the sound of their steps, including Fathir who was staring at Ayun with a wide smile as well as an enchanted look.
Swing sat in the middle between her mother and her sisters, while at the back were Ezra, Adel, and Faiz.
After Ayun joined them all, the event was continued with Farhan who said the purpose of their arrival to the Abbas family home.
"I came here because I want to tell you and your family that our son, Fathir, wants to ask permission from you to say his heart about your daughter, Ayun. Would you allow it?" asked Farhan politely.
Abbas smiled as he nodded. "Of course, Mr. Farhan. Let your son convey his wish to all of us."
Ayun's heart rumbled again upon hearing that, while Fathir kept a bright smile.
Farhan then allowed his son to directly say his purpose came to visit in front of everyone.
"I, named Fathir, came to this house to tell Mr. Abbas and Mrs Hasna that I am in love with your daughter Ayun. With courage and love, I came with the intention of asking you for permission, to be allowed to marry Ayun and make her my life companion."
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Tbc.