Women's Love Awareness
Chapter 7

"So Umi tea with Bu Hajah a little talk about Taqi and Khanidah. We were joking at first, but in hindsight, it was good to be serious." Nyai Hajah Suranih said seriously this time.

Ustadz Destaqi seemed to frown and stared uncomprehendingly. While Abah Haji Muhajir and Pak Haji Anwar who are now sitting in a circle there seem to wait for what Nyai Hajah means.

Zahrani and Arafat have returned home. The santri and the Jama'ah are no longer there. This time there were only five people left in the pendopo.

"I mean Umi?" asked Ustadz Destaqi in the end.

Nyai Hajah stare at the enigmatic smile. Surely it can not Ustadz Destaqi guess. Hearing Khan's name alone he was so foreign. For he himself did not know the woman.

"Do you want to match Destaqi with Khanidah?" guess Mr. Haji Anwar is on target.

"Yes!" nyai Hajah Suranih replied with Bu Hajah Anwar simultaneously and so compactly.

"What?" pekik Ustadz Destaqi was certainly very surprised by the sudden decision.

He had just set foot and was about to flap his wings in the village where he was born and raised. He has not thought about getting married. Executing trust from the Abah alone is very necessary requires responsibility and determination. Especially by marrying a woman. Surely there will be more and more of his responsibilities in this mortal world.

"Absolutely. Papah talked about it to Kakang Haj. Desta himself had heard what Papah had said. But, Kakang Haj had said, he would not carelessly give his eldest son. There are terms and conditions if you want to make Desta our daughter-in-law, Mah. It may be heavy, but ... Papah knows that Khanidah has great potential to become the son-in-law of Kakang Haj and Teteh Nyai." Pak Haji Anwar looked seriously responded. He was serious about marrying his daughter to Ustadz Destaqi.

"Oh, is that true? So, Papah also agrees that Khanidah we match with Destaqi? Fits great. Khanidah is currently studying at an Islamic university. This is also what Mamah and Umi talked about, Pah," said Bu Hajah Anwar with enthusiasm four and five.

Ustadz Destaqi looked silent with a shocked and confused face. While the Abah also looks ordinary and like not interested in the ongoing chat.

"True, we were worried that Khanidah could not get married while still in college. But, although it can not, maybe we will wait until Khanidah graduation," Nyai Hajah Suranih confirmed.

Abah Haji Muhajir rubbed his face and looked astonished at his wife, "Umi, who wants to get married? Do not kege'eran like this, try to ask first Taqi, want or not? Ready or not? The name is married, of course, must have birth and inner readiness," he said full of affirmation.

Nyai Hajah Suranih looked dodged her eyes and looked in wonder at her husband. Of course, the husband was impressed not to support his wishes at that time. While Ustadz Destaqi seemed to throw his breath in relief. It turned out that Abah was very wise and unselfish.

Abah Haji Muhajir looked at his son as if asking for an answer from the handsome young man. While Bu Hajah Anwar and her husband looked anxious because they should ask first before making a decision.

"I'm sorry, Umi. Honestly for now Taqi has not thought about that. Because Taqi had only returned to this village and of course because Abah had just given a noble task to Taqi, it felt very hard for Taqi if he had to get married soon. Umi must understand how heavy the task of a husband. So, Taqi was very afraid of not being able to balance the trust that Abah gave with the trust that Umi and Bu Hajah gave to Taqi later," said Ustadz Destaqi in a soft but clear and firm voice.

Nyai Hajah Suranih looks mangosteen sign understand. Although he really wanted to see his eldest son get married and give him grandchildren, but obviously he should not be selfish and should respect whatever the decision of his son.

"Tuh, listen to your son, Mi. He has a lot to do and may still want to enjoy his singles by taking care of this santri and pendopo. If you are married, it will obviously be a lot of time that he shared later. I hope Umi can understand. So do you, Anwar. Don't be selfish and too quick like this. You haven't asked your daughter either. Who knows, she already has her own choice of husband," said Abah Haji Muhajir full of emphasis.

Nyai Hajah Suranih, Pak Haji Anwar and his wife looked mangosteen signs of understanding.

"Yes, that's right, Kang Haj. But, it looks like my daughter has no future husband. He was always busy with his lectures and religious activities. Where he had known a man. After all, we as parents always remind and forbid him to date. So, there is no way she has a prospective husband like Kang Haj said earlier," said Pak Haji Anwar who was impressed to defend and praise his own daughter.

Yeah, his name is old man too. It is natural that he defends, protects and praises and considers his son best in front of others. That is what Haji Anwar is doing right now.

"Yes, I get it. You two aren't from a couple of thugs and night women. So, I am sure you educate your children well and properly according to the guidance of Islam," replied Abah Haji Muhajir who did not want to be provoked and make the atmosphere hot.

Mr. Haji Anwar and his wife nodded in agreement. While Ustadz Destaqi now looks relieved and back relaxed because it looks like there will be no compulsion on him.

"Well, if it's about matchmaking we'll talk about it later. Meanwhile, Bu Hajah and Pak Haji should talk carefully first to Khanidah. If indeed he is willing, maybe just ask about his college, can or not get married while still in college. Just like that," said Nyai Hajah Suranih who apparently still hopes his son will marry Khanidah.

"Of course, Umi. We will definitely talk about this to our daughter. If Khanidah is obedient, so I am sure he will listen and appreciate every decision of his parents," replied Bu Hajah Anwar who again evicted his daughter.

Ustadz Destaqi seemed to let out a deep sigh then threw it away slowly. He doesn't even want a match in his life. Yes, although he knew that the tradition and customs of his family were arranged, but he himself strongly rejected it. I wish he could marry the woman he wants.

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