We are Not Honey
Chapters 37. From Grace To Riyan

A beautiful night in the area. The morning prayers in the pesantren hut mushala have just ended. Riyan and Rahmat sat down on the terrace of the mushala with two cups of tea complete with snacks while talking about many things.

Riyan felt he had to explain what was happening to him. Because when he arrived at the hospital three days ago, Grace seemed to be angry with his presence. Not wanting to defend himself, he also understood what made his wife's older cousin angry with him

It's third night that Riyan is in Palembang. Her mother and father had already returned to Jakarta after she and Zahra were discharged from the hospital. While Riyan chose to spend a few days in the cottage to get closer to Zahra's family and her God. In front of him, Grace was listening carefully to every sentence that sounded from Riyan's lips.

"When you hurt someone's sincerity towards you, remember that you yourself are starting to step up to be hurt by your own actions. People who hurt at the beginning of the story will find pain at the end of the story. The destiny of HIM is always just and leaves no worst for those who are patient." The words of Grace after a few tens of minutes only became a loyal listener of every explanatory sentence heard from Riyan's lips. "True Zahra said. The three of you both have a share in the pain that you have been feeling for the past few months. Zahra hopes to be with you, and is willing to go through even if it is only the second, even though she knows it will definitely hurt her. Unlike Meisya, she does not want to share with anyone and only wants to have you alone. He knows that your heart is divided. And you, want to have both. What you don't know is, maybe you can be fair to both of them, but will they feel fair? The sense of justice for everyone is different, Riyan." Connect Grace.

Riyan was silent for a moment. Trying to digest the long sentence just uttered by Grace, then nodded in understanding.

"Always pray and ask Him to always give your best. Since there is nothing best and just in determining the fate of His people, copy the owner of that people." Say Grace again.

Being second in another person's relationship is not easy. There are some people who accidentally enter, and some who win deliberately want to damage the relationship. However, to be sure, every intention and deed will get a proper reply.

"I'm sure my sister has no intention of hurting anyone including Meisya. He was just trying to fight for his love. I cannot judge the love he has for you is wrong, because in any case, he is in the room and well married by you. And his duty is to devote himself and love you wholeheartedly, just as he did before you left. I even scolded her for lowering her self-esteem by asking you to touch her, even though she could cancel your marriage after three months without an inner living from you. But, after Zahra explained, I went back to thinking that what she did was not wrong. You love him, too, and deserve his." Said Grace, making Riyan even more silent without a word.

"Sometimes love can indeed bring input to the dumbest point. Some even kill themselves, just out of love. And luckily, Zahra still had so much faith and love for God that it kept her alive even in painful situations."

Grace continued to tell stories, responding to Riyan's explanation of the complicated issues that befell her cousin's sister's marriage.

"Whatever it is, we as humans cannot judge someone for his mistakes. Because as bad as a mistake, there will definitely be a reason behind it. And we are still ordinary people who can make mistakes at any time. After all, that's where we'll learn to keep improving." Say Mercy again and nod by Riyan.

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At the girls' dormitory, Zahra was tidying up her clothes and stuffed them one by one into a suitcase. A hijab girl who has been her closest friend for two months, is also helping Zahra tidy up her clothes.

"Nis, try to give your parents a chance to explain why they are looking for a mate for you. You know, sometimes a man who is chosen by parents because of his religion, will surely love his wife well. Maybe not right now, but you'll feel it for yourself." Said Zahra while tidying her clothes into the suitcase.

Zahra.

"Our wedding wasn't easy. I just keep moving, if he's the mate who's in destiny for me, sooner or later he'll come back." Answer Zahra. "So is yours, Nis. Wherever you go, sooner or later God will meet you." Reciprocity.

"Come, Ma'am. I still need to think about this. I really have to prepare myself before I go any further, because marriage needs careful preparation." Answer Anisa.

Zahra nodded in disagreement.

"Nobody's really ready, Nis. We can never guess what kind of test God is preparing for our marriage. You know, I used to think that way. But after three months, I changed my mind. No man is really prepared for what God is planning. We can plan, we can prepare well, but God remains the absolute owner of the reality that we will live. HE will remain the owner of our destiny." Zahra. "After I return to Jakarta tomorrow, consider what I have said. You won't know the man well or not before you know him. Give it at the chance. Give both your parents a chance to tell you what kind of man they chose for you. Remember my word, no matter how far you go, if he is destined for you, then God will keep you together." Zahra.

Anisa nodded. I don't know, let the matchmaking business later he will think later.

"Rest yuk, Ma'am. Tomorrow you'll have a long journey." Invite him to Zahra immediately end his lecture.

Zahra smiled and nodded.

"Eh, but Ma'am gonna sleep here? Isn't your husband in this boarding school?" Ask Anisa streak.

"Special tonight I'm going to sleep here. After all, after this we will sleep in the same room up to an unspecified time limit." Zahra laughed with her words.

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