
A phone goes to HP Lani, from Mbak Andini. He asked if there was still need for nazhor in his taaruf process with Andre. He himself is confused. Didn't they know each other and have been together in a job. A little bit of Lani already knows the nature and character of Andre. Vice versa.
"Where, Lan?" Andini dashed Lani's daydreams.
"What's the Andre, Ma'am?"
"He left it all to you. If it's still necessary, he's reckoning."
"What do you think, Ma'am? Apart from Ma'am is Mas Andre's brother."
"Hummm, if Mbak's advice anyway, there is still a nazhor. True you already know each other, but there may still be many questions stored in your heart, such as his views on marriage, about living, about the rights and obligations of husband and wife, for example, about educating children, and so on."
Also true. Lani did not know the contents of Andre's mind how about things related to marriage.
"Good, Ma'am. I agree."
"Well, when can Lani?"
"I can be Saturday or Sunday, Ma'am."
"OKAY. Prepare the list of questions." Andini laughs. "Mbak also wondered what Andre would answer."
Lani laughed too.
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The appointed day for the nazhor process arrives. They gathered at Andini's house. In addition to Mas Galang; mbak Andini's husband, Andre was also accompanied by Ustadz Rashid. As Andini ordered, Lani had prepared a list of questions. After being opened with a word by ustadz Rashid, Andre and Lani are welcome to ask each other questions. The first turn was handed over to Lani. He looked nervous, while Andre relaxed. Sometimes he smiled at the expression of Lani who lowered her head while holding a small book in her hand. The hand is shaking. Andre is getting ticklish. Can't stand it, he laughed. His arm was hit by his brother-in-law. Feeling ridiculed, Lani immediately lifted her face and put on the face of Sangar. His sharp eyes collided with Andre's eyes which still held back laughter. Andini watched both.
"I want to hang on, Lan." Mbak Andini chuckles.
"That's how he is, Ma'am. Easily angry"
"Sir is not your opinion." Andini told his sister. "Bak here is Lani's guardian, not you."
Andre laughed again. "Ready, Ma'am. All right, sister Maylani, what does sister want to ask me?" andre said in the style of his lawyer. "It seems like a long list of sister questions is long." Andre still could not bear to tease his former work partner.
"This is what a lawyer who is nazhor. As in the court of law." comments Ustadz Rashid. Replied with laughter by the others, except Lani of course."Don't argue later, yeah" he added.
"Please, Lani."
After saying basmalah, came out the question from Lani's oral which was then immediately answered by Andre. The questions he asks are about marriage, educating children, and other things he considers important to know. Andre answered well. Lani recorded all those answers in her memory. There was a sense of confidence and calm with Andre's answer, because it was in accordance with his expectations.
"There's still something to ask, Lani?" ask Ms. Davina.
"She, Ma'am. This is the last question."
"Why last? Ten more questions I'll still answer, really." Andre teased again.
Mbak Andini glared. Again the brother-in-law hit his arm. Lani's reflexes clenched her fists towards Andre.
"Mas Andre was dating?" ask Lani.
Andre's stunned. Soon after, he answered. "Either."
Lani cringing. His heart beats faster. Ever. With Davina?
As if reading the girl's mind, Andre replied "First, when High School. It is the love of monkeys, the period of jahiliyah before the hijrah. When college is almost done too, but there is an ustadzah that is always reminiscent at home, it is not done eventually."
Lani smiles. Thank God, that's not Davina.
"Actually the purpose of my question is to find out Mas's relationship with Davina, Mr. Tobing's son. Gossip circulating in the office right, Mas will marry Davina."
"I have guessed. I explained here, there is no special relationship between me and Davina. It's true, Mr. Tobing asked me to be his son-in-law."
"Then?"
"I haven't answered yet."
"If this process continues, please complete. I don't want anyone to feel hurt for me."
"Meaning, you are already planning to continue. Are you sure about me?" Can't stand it, Andre teased again.
Ustadz Rashid mendehem. This time Ma'am Andini did not glare, just a head bobble.
"I just said that."
Andre mangosteen. "God willing."
"Solve it soon, Ndre. Although not continued with Lani if there is no intention, it was stopped. Not PHP." Andini said firmly.
"Ready, Ma'am."
"Lani's done?"
Lani nodded.
"Please Andre ask."
"good. Thank you for the opportunity that was given to me. I didn't actually prepare a list of questions as much as Lani, just a few things I wanted to ask." Andre began to ask, and Lani answered.
"This is my last question" Andre said.
Lani raised her face.
"You can actually drive, right?"
Lani was surprised by the question. The shadow of the accident he had with Andre's car flashed back.
"I can drive. But my driving ability may still be at the level of a country boy. Because I've never driven in a big city." Lani smiles.
Andre chuckles.
"What the hell is this."
"There's nothing, Ma'am. I'll tell you later."
"Tell me here, Mas Andre." said Lani.
"No, you'll be emotional." Andre chuckles.
"All right, we've got here. You are given time to think and istikharah for a week, yes" said Mbak Andini mediated.
"Hurry up, Ma'am." lani lamented.
"Faster is better." Andini smiled. "If, after returning home, there is still something stuck in your heart, you can still ask, Lan. Can pass by Mommy."
"Good, Ma'am."
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Mr. Tobing looked at Andre sitting in front of him. Andre looks very agitated.
“Say you want to talk to me. Now I'm even silent so. “ said Mr. Tobing while laughing.
“I'm confused, Sir. Where to start? “
“Start with basmalah dong. Very difficult. What do you want to say?”
Andre smiled stiffly.
“Well..let you calm down, drink the tea first. “ Mr. Tobing let Andre drink.
Andre according. The warm tea that flows in his throat gives a little peace. How nervous is this? The inner groan of Andre.
"So, look, sir. I really appreciate your request and frankly I am flattered. “
Andre opened the conversation again after saying the basmalah and the prayer of Moses in his heart.
“Hmm...then? “ Mr. Tobing's smile unfolded.
“But, I'm sorry, sir. I....i. can not fulfill the request of Mr. “ Andre said with a voice.
slow down.
Gradually Mr. Tobing's smile faded. “ Why? Don't you like Davina? I think you've also liked it so dare to express my intentions. “
“Not. I'm close to Davina doesn't mean I have any special feelings. My
I think of Davina as my own sister. Because you also think of me as a child, it means the son of the Father, my sister also right. “ Andre trying to smile.
Mr. Tobing was silent.
“I have considered, sdh istikharah. And I can't, sir. Davina deserves better than me. He is also young, and there are a lot of guys who like him. I've been 30 years Sir while Davina is 22. “
“The age difference doesn't matter Andre, instead it's better men are older than women. “
“Indeed right, Sir. But...I feel too old for Davina. “ strange answers actually.
Andre cursed to himself, why did he make that excuse.
Mr. Tobing laughed. Andre raised his face.
“Is the reason really because of that? “ Mr. Tobing observed the face of the young man before him who looked pale
and sweat. Unexpectedly, Andre could also be pale and trembling. Though he was so sad and firm if in court.
Andre.
“Not because you already have your own candidate? “
Andre flabbergasted.
“If I notice, your face implies so. Come on, Andre, you are what I think of as my son, if you tell me. Why you should have secrets with your own father. “
Andre sighed. Mr. Tobing is waiting for his answer.
“Actually because of that too, sir. “
Mr. Tobing laughed again. “Nah. Is it hard to say yes? “
Andre scratched his head while grinning.
“I can't tell you now, sir. Later when everything is ready, I promise you first person
which I will give you an invitation. “
“Oh, is that it? “
“Let's surprise sir. “
Mr. Tobing laughed. “You can just. Just say it's not okay, is it? “
Andre smiles. “Pak, I'm sorry once again. I have disappointed Father. “
“Oh, it's okay Andre. I'm glad you're honest. I cannot force the will. All those things
forced certainly not delicious, right? Hope everything goes well. “
Andre teared. “Thank you Sir. “ Kissed Mr. Tobing's hand with reverence. Mr. Tobing hugged her.
They both laughed without realizing the person behind the curtain that separated the living room from the living room, his heart was broken into pieces when he heard the man of love already had his own candidate. That person is Davina. Davina's tears broke, she ran into her room.
Davina threw her body on the bed. His heart was completely broken. All this time he thought Andre loved him too, but he didn't. He wanted to marry Andre, but because his father once said he would not allow Davina to marry if he had not graduated from college, so eager to finish his studies. Now that he graduated, Andre had rejected him.
“Mas Andre is evil!! “ scream Davina while banging pillow bolster. “My sacrifice was in vain. I've been struggling to graduate as soon as possible, but now what? Andre wants to marry another woman. “
The cry of Davina was blowing. Her dream of becoming Mrs Andre just crumbled. Long time he felt for that man.
Mr. Tobing and his wife went into his daughter's room.
“Vina...” Mr. Tobing touched the shoulder of Davina who was lying on her stomach while crying.
“Vina won't talk to Papa. “
“Vina, you heard Papa used to dong. “
“Papa want to say what? Want to say that Andre's decision was the best? “
“Yah. Means Andre is not the best for you, and vice versa. Believe me, one day
god will give you the right person. You are young, beautiful and educated. “
“But, Vina wants the same Andre, Pa. Not the other one. “
“Andre doesn't love you Vina. You should be aware of that. Why marry someone who does not love
you.“ said Bu Tobing.
Vina. “But, Papa says love can be born by itself. “
Mr. Tobing sighed. “Vina, all must remain based on the willingness of the heart. How can love
growing up from the beginning is feeling depressed. Once again Papa said, Andre is not the best for you. And Papa is sure, the decision taken by Andre is not only in his own consideration, but also after asking God for guidance. “
“Belain aja the Andre. Actually who's Papa's son, Vina or Andre anyway? “ Davina stared at her Papa sharply.
Mr. Tobing stroked his daughter's hair fondly. “Vina darling, you are still young. Your path is still
length. Rest assured, God has another secret for you. You must be sincere. “
Davina did not answer.
“OK, now you might need some time to yourself first. Mom and Dad are out. “
Mr. Tobing and his wife came out of Davina's room.
“Papa anyway, giving too much hope to Vina. It will be like this. “ said Bu Tobing.
“Ma, Papa never promised Vina anything. Vina had always liked Andre, Papa said that when Andre did not want to date, he wanted to get married. If Vina really likes Andre, Vina must graduate from college first. Papa didn't promise anything. “
“But, Vina thought Papa had talked to Andre a long time ago and Andre was willing to wait for him. “
Mr. Tobing sighed. “Papa did not expect Vina would think so. “
“See the results now. “
Mr. Tobing is concerned.
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After Istikharah several times finally Lani steady accept Andre, as well as Andre. They agreed to continue the process. Andini is very happy. Lani was introduced to both parents Andre who happened to visit Jakarta. They direct ‘fall in love’ on Lani. Lani also tells her parents about her intention to get married and introduces Andre through
phone and video calls, even photos sent to HP Mama. Papa doesn't mind let alone seem like their conversation was on the phone, but Mama still feels a little heavy.
“Just Mama should meet directly with your candidate. “ Mama Lani stressed on the phone.
“Aduh, Mom. I spoke on the phone, video calls, data and photos were also sent. Is that not enough.“
“Mama has not met directly. Who knows if he's good to just call. Anyway Mama should meet
my mom decided whether or not to accept it. “
“Mama, pity Andre back and forth. Our village is far away. Next month when the application event will meet as well, not only Andre aja ntar who came but complete with his family. “
“Mama doesn't want to know. “
Lani sighed. “Mama, Andre is working. Maybe he left his job. “
Mama didn't budge.
My mom is hard. If A must be A, it cannot be replaced by B.
Lani rushed towards Andini's house to talk about the matter. Andini told Andre to come to her house.
“Why? “
“Mamanya Lani would like to meet directly with you. “
“I mean, I went there? “
“Iya. “ Lani who replied.
“Aduh, Lani..you know that I am very busy, the things I handle have not been spread out. Especially your village
that's far. “
Sacrifice a little time’ anyway do not want?Lani grumbled in her heart.
“Lani..”
“Iya. “
“You heard me. Why even shut up? “
“Iya hear. “ still also like to grumble, grumbled Lani in heart.
“After phone and video call is not enough? I called a few times. “
“I said so too. But, Mama doesn't want to. “
“Front month is there. How many times do I have to go back? “Andre rubbed his face rough.
“Ya if you don't want to. I told Mama. “
Andre's speechless. If it will not be fulfilled, maybe Mama Lani does not even give permission to marry her daughter, thought Andre. Though Father and Mother already love Lani who said they are friendly and also
that's hilarious.
“Actually you are there not pa-pa also times, Ndre. “ said Mbak Andini. "Not for long. A day is enough."
“Aduh. We must think effectively and efficiently. Now go there, next month too
if you get married, go there too. I work, Ma'am. “
“Victim a little what's wrong anyway? “
“Not willing to sacrifice, Ma'am. It's a matter of effectiveness. “
“No pa-pa, Ma'am. Mama also asked strangely. “ Lani smile.
Andre took a deep breath.
"That's a fair request" Ms. Andini said. "You go there, Ndre. One day is enough. Moreover, Lani said, her house is near the airport right? You can go home."
"Yes, Ma'am. But a small airport. Flights to Jakarta there is only one time in the morning."
"It's okay. You leave tomorrow, Ndre. It was at Lani's house. Stay one night, tomorrow morning immediately return to Jakarta. Ask permission for one day. Okay?"
Andre nodded. Lani breathed a sigh of relief. He immediately contacted Papa and Mama to notify Andre's arrival. Mama was very happy. He promised to take good care of Andre.
"Please pick up Andre at the airport yeah, Pa."
"God willing, Son."
"Supply a room to stay, too, Ma. But, don't be in Lani's room.Lani's shy. Make good food too."
"Yes. You just calm down. Andre sleeps in the guest room later. Mom will cook well. Andre likes to eat what?"
"OK, Ma. Later Lani ask first, yes her favorite food."
"I like to eat what aj, Mom. Don't bother." Andre answered without being asked.
"Say she likes to eat anything, Ma doesn't bother. Masakin rendang aja, Ma."
"okay."
"The next day Andre went straight back to Jakarta, he could not for long. Anyway why he's been there long, right, Ma. He's working."
Andre heard all of Lani's words, there was a hint of joy in his heart. His future wife is very detailed, paying attention to small things.
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note :
Nazhor (in Arabic): the process of getting to know each other for two people who want to get married. In principle, nazhor is done to foster interest between the two.