My Beloved Uncle
Chapter 31 Refusing
"All right then. We came to Abi Dhika's house because we want to establish a friendship by binding our two sons and daughters in marriage"
Ara spontaneously shook her head, tightly grasping both of her parents' hands signifying her disapproval at Kiyai Burhan's request.
"Then allow our daughter to answer the Kiyai family's request" Abi Dhika deliberately asked Ara who replied, Kiyai Burhan's request.
"Abi, Umi" Ara whined softly to her parents, only nodding her two people's heads in response to Ara's whining.
Ara took a breath for a moment before exhaling her back, the girl grasped tightly the hands of her two parents who were sitting on her right and left side.
"Bismillah, Before her Ara said many thanks for the intention that Kiyai's family conveyed to Ara. But sorry, Ara could not accept the request of Kiyai and the family, because now Ara already has a man that Ara has chosen as the prospective priest of Ara" Ara said that not only made Kiyai Burhan's family surprised, but also his parents. Abi and Umi look at Ara looking for the earnestness of Ara's speech which nods her head indicating that what she said is true.
"Astaghfirullahalazim, pardon Ara, O Allah. The servant was forced to lie to reject Kiyai Burhan's family proposal, because the Servant felt there was something bad behind the request of Kiyai Burhan's family and it made the Servant afraid, O Allah" Mumbled Ara in his heart.
"Has the man come to preach Ara?" It was Kiyai Burhan's wife who was now asking Ara her questions. A smile rose on the face of Kiyai Burhan's wife "Then, the man still has no good faith like We who want to preach Ara to our son Zyan" Ara fell silent, the girl was thinking of giving any more reason to reject this matchmaking.
"We apologize Kiyai and the family, not We reject the wishes of both Kiyai and the family, however, We do not limit any desire of Our daughters as long as it is still a limit in fairness and in accordance with the Shari'a that We profess. That is why We cannot impose our will on Our sons and daughters if they reject it" Umi Eil, who is now Ara's spokesman, said, because Umi Eil also objected to the speech of the Wife of Kiyai Burhan who is usually called Ustadzah Rahma.
"So Ara indirectly refused not because Ara had chosen a future husband?" Ustadzah Rahma asked a question that made Ara even more unwell because she felt she had lied by saying that she already had her own prospective priest.
"Assalamu'alaikum"
Suddenly greeting from Apha Acid, Amih Nana and Bastian who then entered the living room.
"Waalaikumsalam" Their greetings were answered simultaneously from those who were gathered in the living room.
"As if you have an event?. We are sorry if our arrival disrupts the visit of Kiyai Burhan and the family in our shelter" Apha Acid represents Amih Nana and Bastian becomes their new spokesperson.
"Just about to forge a cord of friendship by matchmaking Zyan and Ara" Kiyai Burhan's reply made Abi Dhika and Umh Eil sigh, while Ara seemed to squeeze both of her handbooks tightly. Apha Acid and Amih Nana also looked at Ara who was looking at them by shaking her head slowly.
"Well then, we must apologize to Kiyai and the family" Attention now turned to Bastian who suddenly spoke.
"Please apologize before his to Abi, Umi, Aunty also_" Bastian sighed softly before continuing to call Apha Acid with his plaited call to the husband of his aunt and archenemy during SMU's "Little Uncle", Apha Acid is forced to hold back her jealousy over Bastian's call.
While Abi Dhika and his family and Amih Nana, seem to try to hold back their laughter.
"What made Ara receive a proposal from the man who looked her instead of _" "I converted" Bastian immediately cut off Kiyai Burhan's remark.
"This man is my niece, He just converted six months ago" Amih Nana was forced to enter the conversation because Kiyai Burhan's tone seemed to denigrate Bastian.
"Oh new converts?." Kiyai Burhan said softly but with a still mocking tone that Bastian was nothing compared to Zyan.
"Zyan is a Hafiz. Not just learning Iqra" Amih Nana held Apha Acid after hearing Kiyai Burhan's words.
"InshaAllah Bastian has memorized 5 juz of Kiyai Quran. Because I guided him" said Abi Dhika back to defend Bastian.
"Better to memorize 30 dong versus 5?" Ustadzah Rahma chimed in speech.
"It is better that all the deeds of God are better known to Him" The words of Emi Eil made Ustadzah Rahma speechless.
"alright. Like his good intentions We want to establish a cord of friendship to Abi Dhika's family in TURAK!" Kiyai Burhan deliberately presses the word at the reject to reinforce his speech.
"Yes. For all the decisions We have always left to Our Sons and Daughters, to choose which ONE IS BEST FOR THE FUTURE OF HIS WORLD AND THE HEREAFTER!" Abi Dhika said by affirming the words in some of the final verses of his sentence.
"Hopefully Ara had no regrets with her decision".
"God willing, Ara has already decided what is best for her future. We ask for his prayers for Ara and Bastian, in order for their good intentions to be carried out. Aamiin" said Umi Eil who in Aamiin was all members of his family.
"Alright then We resign ourselves. Assalamualaikum" Ucak Kiyai Burhan resigned from Abi Dhika's residence after their greetings were answered by Abi Dhika and his family.
"Kaya dejavu the Bang?" Kekeh Apha Acid after Kiyai Burhan's family had left their yard after being escorted out by Abi Dhika and Apha Acid.
"Which Dejavu, what brother are you?" Apha Acid chuckled softly in response to the words of her foster brother and sister-in-law.
"Abang. Masa Acid" Abi Dhika patted Apha Acid's back hard enough to make Apha Acid surprised.
"Thank you, Bas. You helped Ara reject Kiyai Burhan's proposal. Aunty is not sincere if Ara should be part of their family" said Umi Eil.
"Cool acting little nephew" Apha Acid pointed her thumb at Bastian while chuckling at him as he receded after Bastian said "That says kidding who little uncle is".