Sharing Love: Red Stain of Marriage
Chapters 2. The marriage of Albirru and Zahra

After marriage Albirru contracted a house for them to live in. Albirru seemed happy to be able to marry Zeya. From the beginning he fell in love.

Zeya and Albirru sat on the edge of the bed, in the room of their contract house.

"Mas Al, may I know why you want to marry me" said Zeya.

"I love you, that's why. And also I want to restore your honor and dignity as a woman. And you need to know, the Prophet also married slaves."

"I am a sinner and an adulterer, "murmured Zeya.

"From Abu Hurairah, the Prophet said, It has been forgiven by an adulteress passing in front of a dog who sticks out her tongue at a well. He said ‘This dog almost died of thirst. Then he took off his shoes and tied them up with his veil and gave him a drink. So the woman was forgiven for giving drink.(Bukhari HR. Is it not from this hadith that we can conclude that a sinner will be forgiven for his sin if he does good and truly repents."

"Mas Al, I want you to teach me religion. I want to start a new chapter in my hodup. I want to repent."

"I'm so happy to hear that, without asking you to repent. I will help you live this new life. I love you so much, Zeya," said Albirru.

He asked Zeya to lie down. Although Zeya has often served guests, inexplicably with her legal husband she feels awkward and embarrassed.

Albirru who noticed that, smiled. He took Zeya into his chest.

"May I ask for my right as a husband" whispered Albirru.

"Of course I am. Whatever you want and want I will do. I promise to devote my whole life to you."

Albirru removed the entire cloth attached to his body. After that he removed all the cloth attached to the body of his wife Zeya.

Albirru then took a blanket to cover their entire body. Before he began his warm-up, he read a prayer.

Albirru dyed Zeya's forehead and all parts of his body. He also did the same thing with Zeya's neck. After enough warming, he began to enter the core of his wife's body.

After similarly reaching the peak, Albirru and Zeya rested for a while before they cleaned his body.

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Six months later.

It did not feel like the marriage they were in had entered the sixth month. Zeya is happy with her marriage, because Albirru is very caring and affectionate with her.

Although to this day Albirru has not introduced Zeya to his family. But Zeya can understand. Her dark past must have been the reason Albirru had not told her of their marriage.

Zeya cooks for their dinner. Zeya is very good at cooking. Albirru had never eaten outside since her marriage. Making lunch at the office, he also brought supplies from Zeya.

Albirru who came home from work saw his wife Zeya cooking. He hugged his wife from behind and kissed her cheek.

"What a cook, baby,"

"Mas Al, come home. I'm cooking mussel soup and pineapple chili for dinner. I also made a pot of corn." Zeya answered while still cooking.

"I'm lucky to have a wife like you. It's beautiful, it's smart to cook again."

"I'm the luckiest woman, my mom. Mas Al can accept the past and all my shortcomings" said Zeya, he turned his body and hugged Albirru tightly.

"Darling, tomorrow we will go home. Maybe I'll be there a week. Sorry if I still can't take you. I promise to tell them about you soon. I am very much expecting understanding from you, dear."

"Mas Al don't worry. I realize who this is. It must be difficult to tell the truth because of the strong religious background of the mas family. Loved by the mas only, I'm happy especially when the whole family has been able to accept me someday."

"Thank you for understanding, baby."

"Mas shower. I'll prepare the food first."

"Well baby, "say Albirru and kiss Zeya on the forehead before entering the room.

After the bath, Albirru and Zeya ate the food they had prepared.

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Her brother asked for Albirru a week. There is something to be done and discussed.

On the way to his hometown, Albirru's mind was still on Zeya.

Zeya, I'm sorry if I haven't been able to invite you along and introduce my parents. I have not had the courage to tell the truth.

In the afternoon, he arrived at the home of his parents. Abi and ummi Albirru were waiting in the living room.

"Assynolt, abi ... Ummi."

"Waalaikumsalam, sit. Abi and science will say something important, " Abi said.

Albirru chose to sit on the sofa which was opposite her abi and ummi.

"Look Al, your age has now reached twenty-five years. Abi thought it was mature enough for a household. Abi and Ummi have chosen an escort candidate for you. Abi and Ummi are asking you back for your wedding preparations."

"I mean abi, I will be married to a woman of abi's choice" said Albirru.

"Yes, kid. Ummi and Abi proposed yesterday to one of Ustad's children, your abi's best friend" Ummi said.

"Why abi and ummi did not say if I was asked to return to the village to marry."

"Abi and ummi thought, you definitely would not mind if we marry our chosen soul mate. Do you have another woman?" ask abi.

"It's not so, abi. I was just shocked. Because abi and ummi never say anything."

"Did you forget you said you would accept any woman your parents chose."

"True abi, I will definitely accept it. I'm sure Abi must have chosen the best woman to accompany me."

"Well, your wedding will be on Saturday. We have all prepared. You just have to accept everything. Now rest, you must be tired," said Ummi.

"Good ummi. I'll say goodbye, "

Albirru entered her room with shaky steps. He did not think that his parents had arranged a marriage for him.

I'm sorry Zeya, I can't argue. I was forced to accept all this, because my parents didn't know about our marriage. I can't say anything about you either. My parents will never support our marriage.

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Today the marriage between Albirru and Fatimah Az Zahra the son of his abbot's friend took place.

The woman who used to be called Zahra looked very beautiful wrapped in kebaya clothes. His head was covered with hijab.

The kabul festival takes place in a mosque located not far from Zahra's house.

After Ijab kabul, the event continued with a wedding party that lasted quite lively.

Albirru's views have since been fixed on the woman who has now officially become his legal wife religiously and stately.

He remembered his wife Zeya, what he would say to Zeya about his marriage.

Seriate

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