Don't Cry Mother
JMB 91. Finding the Ready

At her house Elisha that afternoon also contacted Hasna. He asked Hasna to help him prepare for the application. At least some of the handouts should be brought tomorrow. He couldn't have gone to his son-in-law's house without bringing anything. Since Hasna had married Yasa, Elisha was convinced that his cousin could help.

" Now is El?"

" Yes, because Zion asked to go there tomorrow too."

Hasna understood, and she went to Elisha's house. But Elisha said that they only met in a store that sells various items that are commonly used for offerings. Hasna agreed, taking her second husband directly to the place where Elisha gave her the address.

About 1 hour drive finally Hasna and Radi reached the place. Elisa and Arduino are waiting in front of the store.

" How come you're not going in?" hasna asked her cousin.

" Wait until I don't know what to buy. You know, but you're confused."

Hana rolled her eyeballs lazily, she knew Elisha did not like complicated. So prefer to call Hasna to determine what to bring.

While in the shop, Elisha said that the girl Zion was going to ask for was a hijab. Hasna certainly immediately remembered her daughter-in-law. When you were married yesterday Kaluna also hijab. Hasna then drew Elisha's hand and showed him some things worth carrying.

" Wuiih Mbak Hasna is cool right away."

" Hah, you're the one who thinks too bad."

Elisha was just grinning. Hasna shook her head, already had a 27-year-old child, Elisha if being with her older cousin like a child.

While the two women were busy picking out some items to use for handouts, the men were waiting in a chair the shopkeeper had prepared.

" How is your oil palm plantation located on the island of Ar sebrang?"

" Aman is bang, there's Bruno who takes care. But at least I'm a month away for a check. Zion is the one who should be managing. But he still seems to be an employee of your son-in-law."

Radi chuckled, he certainly knew how persistent the nephew who wanted to live independently. But Radi was amazed by what Zion did. As an only child, the young man was not spoiled. Having a daddy who owns a large oil palm plantation and palm oil processing company, does not make Zion big head or spoiled. He is an independent young man and willing to work hard.

" It looks like he will long be a foreman at the Kaluna plantation. Especially if you're married to that girl."

" You're right bang. But surely El won't let it. El's ideals bring his son-in-law to live together. But I stress to El, whatever Zion's decision may be what it will be. Therapies if they're already living in a household."

Radi agreed with what Ar said. Like what he is experiencing right now. When Yasa decides to live apart from his wife, Radi agrees to his son's wishes. For Radi wherever his son and son-in-law live, they are part of the Dwilaga family. They can still visit.

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At Zalfa's residence, the two girls' parents were certainly confused over what Surya aka Zion said. How not, there is no wind no sudden rain at noon asking for both his parents to come and propose.

" This is how Za, is Zalfa ready?"

" IshaaAllaah Za is ready."

" Well if so, umi still have time to shop. Let's welcome the Surya family tomorrow."

Umi of Zalfa nodded. Zalfa did not want to stay still, the girl went straight to the kitchen to make the cake she used to make.

At his house Zion was a little pensive. He was a little surprised by his courage in telling Zalfa's parents about his desire to propose Zalfa. There was a sense of disbelief he had managed to express that. Although the real event is tomorrow.

" Alright Zi, think of a good thing. Rest assured everything will be fine. Not if there is already better to be synchronized. I am not very young. I'm 27 already. It's just marriage."

Zion monologues in the middle of her television watching activities. Just sitting there, not a single scene he noticed because his mind was filled with what would happen tomorrow.

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His phone is shaking. Zion frowned when she saw the name on the screen.

" Klara, what's he doing? Is he home or is he still in the hospital?"

Zion wondered whether she would answer the call or not. Finally Zion decided to answer the call of the woman who had been her lover.

" Hello, Assalamualaikum Ra. What's up?"

" Waalaikumsalam Nak Surya's Papa Klara. Is Nak Surya able to come here. Klara always called out the name Nak Surya."

Zion was silent, she momentarily thought. It's late, if he goes to town then tomorrow he can be late to Zalfa's house. She also had no relationship with Klara.

The young man took a deep breath and threw it away slowly before saying what he wanted to say to papa from Klara. Of course he had to be careful, he did not want his words to offend anyone.

" I wanted to apologize to Om Rudi before, not that I didn't want to see Klara, but it was late. And, I'm sorry I have a family event tomorrow where I can't be late."

" Can't you just for a minute, son. Klara needs you so much."

" I'm sorry, I can't. Our relationship was over a long time ago. And so that there is no misunderstanding, I told Om Rudi that tomorrow I will propose a girl who is ready to be my life partner. Sorry Om, Klara always refused when I wanted to be serious, and now I find a girl who wants to be in a serious relationship in this case marriage."

Rudi across there was only confused by every word Zion said. He could certainly understand it. Rudi congratulated and again closed his cell phone call.

Zion let out a sigh of relief. What happened between him and Klara is over. Now there is something in front of him that he is ready to knit into a story.

" Bismillah, may it all go with what I want. Win you, marry you and live your life together by seeking His Ridho."

TB