Ash White Romance
First Visit of Hisham

Hisham and Daffa have now arrived in front of Lisa's house. The two immediately stepped in through the front yard of the house. Upon arriving at the door, Hisham knocked.

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"Assynnya!" greet Hisham.

Shortly thereafter, an answer was heard from inside the house while opening the door. It was Lisa who welcomed their arrival.

"Wa'alaikumussalam, uh Brother Hisham and Sister Daffa. Come on, please come in!" take Lisa to the living room.

The two men followed Lisa's steps towards the living room and sat down on the sofa.

"Your parents are there, Lis?" ask Hisham.

"There, for a moment, I called, "answered Lisa as she moved towards the living room and called her parents.

"Ma, Pa, it's someone who wants to meet," Lisa told the arrival of her guests.

"Oh, is it coming? What did you tell me that day?" ask Papa Lisa.

Lisa nodded while assuring.

"Alright, come on Ma, let's go ahead!" take Hendrik to his wife, Rita.

The middle-aged woman immediately rushed following her husband's footsteps towards the living room happily. Mixed curiosity, curious to know what kind of person he said wanted to propose to his daughter. But before that, Rita had ordered the maid to make sweet tea and bring some snacks for their guests and ask to be delivered to the living room.

While Lisa chose to sit near the living room, in order to still be able to listen to their conversation. Not joining in. His ears were well placed with his chest pounding when he heard Hisham's voice.

"My name is Muhammad Hisham. And this is my friend, Daffa. Our arrival here intends to express my seriousness towards the daughter of the Father and Mother, Alisa, ", said Hisham began the introduction and conveyed his heart.

"What do you mean, son?" ask Papa Lisa.

Although actually already know the purpose of the arrival of these two men from Lisa, but Papa Hendrik wants to hear directly from his mouth.

Daffa who had been silent since then finally spoke, trying to help Hisham.

"Look, sir, this means Bang Hisham intends to propose to your daughter to be his wife. And I am here just accompanying my brother, "light Daffa, explained.

Hearing that, Papa Hendrik seemed to smile, then asked again, "Son Hisham how long have you known Lisa?"

"We've known him for a long time. Lisa used to be my underclassman in High School. When Lisa was in first grade, I was in third grade, " replied Hisham.

"Oh, you used to go to Insan Mulia High School too?" ask Papa Hendrik again.

"Yes, Sir. It's just that after I graduated High School we never met again. Just two weeks ago we met again accidentally at my friend's house. There was an event at his house. Apparently Lisa's younger sister was also at my college, without me knowing, " explained Hisham.

"Then, you decided to prank my daughter?" papa Hendrik asked, wanting to convince.

"Yes, right, " answered Hisham.

"Then what about your parents?" ask Papa Hendrik.

"Before I came, of course, I had a conversation with my parents. Ask for their blessing. Thank God they gave it up completely to me. God willing, they are ready whenever they come here to propose to your daughter officially. I came here, let's say as an introduction to my heart's intentions towards Lisa. May Father and Mother accept my good intentions, "Hisham replied straightforwardly.

Hearing Hisham's reply, Papa Hendrik seemed silent for a long time. Making Hisham who had seemed to be trying to calm down became anxious, worried not accepted.

"What are your activities now? Still college? And what capital do you have to marry my daughter?" asked Papa Hendrik with a still investigating view.

"I graduated from college last year, sir. And now, I've been working, in a company engaged in IT. Alhamdulillah has been trusted to be the assistant director. Since college I have worked there. In the meantime, that is my activity, sir, "Hisham said to Papa Hendrik.

"Then, what capital do you have to marry my daughter?" papa Hendrik asked, repeating his last question.

"My capital? That's all it is, sir. God willing, I will continue to try to make my family happy and support me. Of course with the blessing of the Father and Mother, as the parents of Alisa, "Hisham replied firmly, trying to convince both his future in-laws.

Hisham immediately lowered his head, the more anxiety entrenched his heart. Makes him breathe heavily. Still can not catch the intent of the question from Papa Hendrik.

Mama Rita seemed to nudge her husband's arm, as she felt the tense atmosphere in the living room. Remind her husband not to be too excessive in testing their future daughter-in-law.

While Lisa was no less tense, making her eyes look teary, holding back her cries. While patting his chest slowly when he felt his heart pounding more and more crazy. This time, the debate was more of a worry if her Papa rejected Hisham.

Sensing the tension, Papa Hendrik straightened out his question while trying to melt the atmosphere.

"You mean, not financially. Thank God if you already have a steady job, with such a high position. I believe you can support my beloved daughter. And as a responsible man, of course, you must try to support your small family later. But, for you, it is not enough just that. My daughter needs a companion who will guide her to heaven. Capital of religious sciences. It will be you who will replace my responsibility to guide her as her future husband. Because, it is useless you have a high income but not accompanied by religious knowledge. Households that are not based on piety will decrease their prosperity. Can you replace me, take responsibility for her for the rest of your life?" papa Hendrik said at length, explaining the meaning of the question. While questioning his readiness qualifies for his most important condition.

Hearing that, all seemed to sigh in relief. Begin to understand the meaning of Papa Hendrik's question.

With complete conviction and determination, Hisham immediately replied, "Of course I will always guide my wife, uh my future wife to always be in the way of God. Because that's my first and foremost responsibility as a husband, uh her future husband. I also wish I could have a godly wife, who would educate our children to be children of prayer/salihah. And I saw Lisa meet the criteria of my wife, uh my dream wife-to-be."

Hearing the answer from Hisham plus seeing his shy behavior when wrong and confused mention Lisa, as his wife or his future wife. As if he was officially his wife. Making Papa Hendrik pull the corners of his lips, forming a thin smile. Trying to hold back his laughter.

'Ah, young man, you remind me of a long time ago when I proposed to Mama Lisa, ' her mind is amused itself. He used to get this question from his father-in-law, even more questions and tense. Now he's doing the same thing to his future son-in-law.

Papa Hendrik could no longer bear not to tease her, but by still trying to put on his flat face,

"It looks like you can't wait to get married to my daughter, huh?"

Hearing Papa Hendrik's question, suddenly made Hisham's face become reddened with embarrassment. But still trying to be calm so as not to be too obvious wrong behavior.

"Sa. I think something good should be quickened. In order not to cause slander, " replied Hisham while holding back his shame.

Hearing that, Papa Hendrik finally burst into laughter. Can't hide his laughter anymore. So is everything there. It made Hisham confused to see everyone laughing. Then he began to realize his last words, and finally smiled. His face is getting red. He subconsciously scratched his head which was actually not itchy. Makes the laughter more audible. After that the tense atmosphere began to melt.

After mastering himself, Papa Hendrik calls Lisa to join them. Finally, Lisa came out and sat down next to her mother. After sitting quietly, Papa Hendrik looked at his daughter with a somewhat sad look, then asked, "My daughter, did you hear our conversation here?"

"Yes, Pa, "Reported Lisa as she returned her papa's gaze. First Love.

"The young man in front of Papa is asking you as his future wife. Do you want to accept it? Papa will only follow your wishes. Because one day you will be the one who will undergo the household biduk. Bitter and sweet you will feel for yourself. So what's your decision?" Ask Papa Hendrik.

Before answering, in addition to staring at her father Lisa also looked at her mother's face, asking for approval. Both of them just nodded their heads with an affirming look.

Lisa replied with a nod, making Hisham look so happy. Suppose it was enough as an answer from this girl who had been in her heart for so long. His first love after his mother.

Papa Hendrik sighed, then looked at the face of his future daughter-in-law with a sad look. Like holding back her teary eyes, she asked, "You understand Lisa's answer, son?"

Hisham nodded

"I'm sorry I made you tense earlier. But as a parent, especially her Papa, as her guardian, questions like these are what should be asked. I just want to make sure that I don't just hand my daughter over to the wrong person. So as not to regret taking it off. You also need to know, that my mother and I Lisa have raised him with affection and also religious education since childhood. Then, I also hope that you treat Lisa like that. For it is you who will be my substitute in leading him, guarding him, and protecting him. And if there's something you don't like about her, rebuke her in a good way. I'm sure Lisa will listen to you as long as you tell her something good. Not plunging it into sin, " Papa Hendrik said.

Hisham nodded and replied,

"Well, God willing I will try to be a good husband candidate for Lisa. Therefore, we still need guidance from Father and Mother. Because I am still learning to be a better person today. I also know so many flaws. Therefore, if at any time I make a mistake do not hesitate to remind."

Then continue,

"I also understand your concern for the future fate of your daughter after marriage. I am sure that all parents want the best for their children. If I had a daughter, I would do the same with my dad."

Papa Hendrik nodded his head satisfied with the answer of his daughter-in-law.

"Okay, thanks for the answer. When do I get to meet your parents?" ask Papa Hendrik.

"God willing they are ready at any time, " answered Hisham with confidence.

"Well, tomorrow night I invite your parents to dinner here. Can you?" papa Hendrik's Pinta.

"God willing I will say, " answered Hisham so quickly. Making Papa Hendrik a little surprised by the reaction of the man in front of him.