Ash White Romance
Historic Day
One month later
Today is a historic day for Hisham and Lisa. Both will hold a marriage contract that indicates that they will become a husband and wife.
Lisa looks ready and looks beautiful with a bone white wedding dress, veil, plus a tiara that perches sweetly on her head, all the results of the design of the duo of aspiring designers, Ira and Rima. With the collaboration done by both of them produce a beautiful dress and faster completion too. Not to mention they have to design also fashion for a large family of two prospective brides. Make them have to work extra quickly, considering the time is not long. Finally, both of their hard work is not in vain. One week before H, everything is ready.
At exactly 07:30, Hisham and his family arrived at the wedding venue. They were welcomed by Lisa's family. Then taken to the place where the marriage contract will be held.
The pengululu father who is in charge of marrying the two prospective brides has also been present. Hisham sat there immediately. So did Papa Hendrik sitting right in front of Hisham.
Shortly thereafter, a wedding ceremony took place. Aloud, Hisham was able to pronounce the words ijab qobul in one breath. Make everyone who witnessed the follow feel relieved, to say, to say,
"Alhamdulillah!"
After being declared valid by witnesses from both sides, at that moment Hisham and Lisa had officially become a couple. Everyone present also felt a sense of joy and happiness.
After signing their respective marriage certificates, Hisham pinned the ring on Lisa's ring finger. Then for the first time she kissed the back of the hand of the man who had just become her husband. Both of them still looked timid and awkward. But from the romance of his face, unable to hide his happiness.
After that, Hisham began reading Ar Rahman's letter as an additional dowry for Lisa. Tears began to drip on Lisa's cheeks, unable to hold back her novelty. It feels like there is still a sense of disbelief if now he has married a person he almost forgot. Thought that he would never see her again. But if God has willed, who can evade, right? That is God's scenario.
Once completed, the two occupy a separate seat. Lisa sits with Mama Rita and Mama Halimah, while Hisham sits with Papa Hendrik and Papa Hamid. So that it makes it easier for male and female guests to greet the bride in accordance with the area.
Although at first some of the guests seemed confused by the unusual decorations. There is a separation between male and female guests, but eventually they can follow after being directed. Including directing when going to enjoy a variety of dishes that have been provided. Because the buffet table until the snack stand was made separately. This is done to reduce excessive interaction between men and women.
Usually, when there is a party like this, everyone, especially women are competing to appear with beautiful clothes, well dressed and attractive, which certainly invites the attention of the opposite sex. With the concept of marriage like this at least reduces the potential for maksiat, even though marriage is something sacred, sacred, do not want to be corrupted by it. Like looking at the opposite sex that is not his right. That's what these two newlyweds thought.
Even from the invitations made have been given special information for Muslim women to wear Muslim clothes.
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By the time of Zuhr, Hisham, Lisa and family had prepared to perform Zuhr prayers congregating in the mosque which is located not far from the building. So did the officers who had helped smooth their party. It also teaches guests that in this happy atmosphere one should never forget the Blessed One, God. Worship to God must be united. As a form of gratitude to Him. Not a few guests also participated in congregational prayer.
After the prayer, continue with lunch together. Afterwards, Hisham and Lisa soon change into clothes for the reception. Prepare to receive guests back. The entire event was completed at exactly 15:00. Because it is only until that is the time given to rent this building. Officers began to tidy up the tables and guest chairs, including the buffet table and equipment.
Hisham and Lisa have changed into regular clothes but remain tidy. Daffa, Rima and his friends who had helped succeed the party, were in charge of directing the guests to start bidding home.
"Bang, let's go home first, yeah. Congratulations to you both. Baarakallahu laka wabarakoa 'alaika wajma'a bainakumaa fii khoir.
It means: ”May Allah give you blessings, may Allah bless you and gather you two (as husband and wife) in kindness, "said Daffa representing his friends.
"Yes, thank you very much for all your help, yes, "Hisham replied.
Daffa and Hisham shook hands and embraced each other, followed by Abrar, Faisal, Thariq, and Fikri. So did Rima, Rianti, Ira, Wulan and Sania do the same to Lisa. After which, all of them dispersed towards their respective residences.