Ramadan Without Sua
Postponing Marriage

In the month of Ramadan this year and also at the same time considering the pandemic period is not yet over, there are talks from Bu Lastri, Pak Hardi, and also Dhito. This time the conversation was serious. In addition, it requires the stubbornness of Dhito and of course Ardhita who will be told as well.

"Dhito, Mom and Dad want to talk. Actually, this year is the year where two families had a discussion together to hold your wedding and Ardhita. Considering you've been dating for three years. Good intentions should not be delayed. However, with precarious situations and also large-scale social restrictions where the public should not create events that bring in crowds. So, you should have your marriage and Ardhita backtracked first, To," said Mr. Hardi.

As a parent, it is not easy to make this decision. However, Mr. Hardi also did not want to create an event that would make residents crowded and the impact of more and more people exposed to the Corona virus. In addition, Ardhita itself is also in Natuna now, very far from Malang. It is also impossible to return to Malang just to run ijab and qobul.

Hearing the words from his Father, it was undeniable that Dhito's heart was very sad. The original plan, at the end of the year at the same time with leave from his place of work in Makassar, Dhito and Ardhita had planned to run the wedding. The wedding will be held in the city of Apple, Malang.

Unfortunately, with precarious conditions as well as restrictions on activities in the community, it will certainly be difficult to hold a wedding. In addition, Ardhita is in Natuna. Is it possible for Ardhita to return to Malang first to simply carry out the Qobul Ijab.

"Is there no other way but to be delayed, sir?" ask Dhito.

What Dhito thinks now is if you postpone the marriage, then to what extent will it be delayed? Then, when will they be married by their two parents. Everything is full of uncertainty.

"For now, it looks like nothing, Dhito. The number of people affected by Covid is increasing every day. Quarantine of the area began. Even if Ardhita can go home, it must be quarantined first for 14 days," replied Mr. Hardi again.

At that time, there was a quarantine in the area. So even if Ardhita can go home, it must be quarantined for 14 days first. While with Ardhita's work as a health worker in times of precarious conditions like this, of course he will be needed to serve and carry out humanitarian tasks that concern one's life.

Dhito is really fretting. His dream this year could go up to the band together with Ardhita. But it's all for nothing. It was as if everything that had been planned had just collapsed in plain sight.

"What your father just said is right, Nang. It is dangerous to make a wedding now," replied Bu Lastri who also added.

"If delayed until when did Mom?" ask Dhito to his Father and Mother.

"No idea until when, Nang. Wait for things to recover first. Patience first does not hurt, Nang," replied Bu Lastri.

Now, it feels like Dhito has no other choice. Her father and mother had agreed to postpone her marriage to Ardhita. The reason for health protocols, large-scale social restrictions, to Ardhita who is now in Natuna. As if giving a massive reason to postpone the marriage.

"Ikhla, Dhito. If you are a soul mate, you can both take care of your heart. If you are a mate, waiting for a year can also be passed, Dhito," said Mr. Hardi again.

At times like this, it was a tough decision for Dhito. The desire of the heart wants to propel his bidadarnya. Makes her his only paradise. Now the universe seems to be closing all doors. They make the two unable to unite. Have to wait again. Within an uncertain time limit.

"Think carefully. It's better to delay now, but the results are good for a long time, Dhito."

"Dhito needs to think first, Father," he said.

Mr. Hardi then nodded his head. He was well aware that Dhito also needed time to think things through. If Dhito has got his decision, then the Dhito family will come to the Ardhita family and convey the decision. Hopefully it will be acceptable for each other.

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Three days later ....

Honestly speaking, these three days have been a tough day for Dhito. Some nights even Dhito could not sleep. However, he fully realized that even when he insisted on staying married, the results would not be good either.

Now, Dhito is preparing to meet his Father and Mother to inform him of his decision. Hopefully this decision is also the right decision and can also be well received by everyone.

"Father and Mother, Dhito wants to talk to Father and Mother" he said now meeting Father and Mother in the living room.

"Yes, Dhito. How, have you made a decision?" ask Mr. Hardi.

Dhito nodded his head, although he was very worried and did not know if the Ardhita family could accept, but also this Dhito was the best. In addition, Dhito hopes that in Natuna later when he is told, Ardhita can also accept everything.

"Dhito agreed with the advice of Father and Mother. Dhito agrees to resign Dhito and Ardhita's marriage. At least until things get better" he said.

Mr. Hardi and Ms. Lastri both nodded their heads. Both of them knew it was not easy for Dhito. However, seeing increasingly precarious conditions, even the number of citizens exposed to covid also continues to grow, so this decision is a good decision.

"Well, we'll visit the Dhita family later. We'll tell you everything. Not that we disagree, no. My mom and dad agree with the relationship between you two. Healthy and supportive relationships with each other. Only, the time is not right," replied Mr. Hardi.

"Yes, Father. Dhito thought about that too. The world can be corona, but hopefully not so with our relationship" Dhito replied.

"Pray with God, Nang. The source of our strength and hope at this crucial time is only God. May God take care of both of your hearts" said Miss Lastri.

Really, it was a tough decision. Resigning a marriage is not easy either. While the Dhito family had also once booked for catering, all had to be cancelled as well. Hopefully later everything can be accepted by two families and both can arrange the wedding plan better.