Chapter 2. Are You Happy Zahra..???

Gus Zizan walked towards his sister's room. Since yesterday, when he returned home, the young man had not met his younger brother. When the courtiers asked, they said that Azzahra had locked herself in her room since Kyai Latif arrived at the house. They thought the girl was undergoing a period of seclusion until her wedding day.

"Knock.. knock.. knock.." in front of the bedroom door, Gus Zizan knocked three times on the bedroom door.

However, after waiting a while, there was no response inside the room. The young man's brow furrowed, then...

"Knock.. knock.. knock. Dear Zahra, this is Bro Zizan." The young man knocked on the door thrice while saying his identity.

Footsteps were heard approaching the door, and not long after, the door was opened from the inside. Seeing his beautiful sister standing before him, Zizan was a little stunned. The girl in front of him could no longer hide from him because the girl's eyes were swollen. Without asking anything, Zizan grabbed the girl and hugged her tightly. Slowly, the young boy's hand gently stroked his sister's head, then took the girl back into the room. They hugged for a while, and without realizing it, Zizan's shoulders were wet with Azzahra's tears.

"What happened to you, Zahra? Did Abi and Umi force you to marry Gus Azzam?" Zizan asked gently, feeling that his sister had managed to control herself.

Azzahra lifted her face up, and her eyes were still filled with tears. Gus Zizan slowly took a tissue and wiped the tears until they were clean.

"Bro… Zahra herself agreed to this match. Abi and Umi did not force Zahra at all. It's just.." Before she finished speaking, tears filled the girl's eyes again.

"Can Zahra finish her sentence first, dear... so it doesn't have multiple interpretations?" Patiently, Gus Zizan interrupted his younger brother's words.

"Zahra still wants to finish college... But with her status as a wife, Zahra is afraid that Gus Azzam will allow Zahra to finish college..." While stuttering, the girl said what she was worried about.

Gus Zizan smiled, then held his younger brother's cheeks.

"Eliminate your worries, Zahra. Brother himself will talk to Gus Azzam to give you permission to continue your studies. I think you disagree with this arranged marriage..." A smile appeared on the young man's lips.

So far, his relationship with Azzahra has been very close. Before leaving for Egypt, Gus Zizan always ensured his younger brother was safe and comfortable. Hearing that his sister had an arranged marriage, the young man returned to Indonesia even though his parents did not ask him to return.

"Thank you, Sis... If Bro Zizan is here, Zahra always feels comfortable." Hearing her brother's promise, Azzahra slowly got rid of her fear.

Gus Zizan smiled and nodded his head. In his heart, the young man promised to talk to Gus Azzam for his younger sisterr's happiness. If it turns out that Gus Azzam cannot provide guarantees, then the young man will cancel the marriage.

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A few days later…

Azzahra dressed up very beautifully because she was made up by a famous make-up artist from Surabaya. Gus Zizan couldn't even believe his younger sibling's beauty, and several times, the young man stared in amazement at his younger sibling's face. Feeling that his little brother was ready, the young man rushed to the pavilion where the event occurred.

Meanwhile, the Islamic boarding school courtyard, which had been decorated with a wedding party tent, looked very lively. Guests from other Islamic boarding schools had arrived and seemed happy about the event. Inside the hall, Gus Azzam, also very handsome, was seen sitting at the table to carry out the marriage contract. Kiyai Latif and Kiyai Ameer, as well as several witnesses, were ready at the long table. The head of the Religious Affairs Office is also prepared to legalize the marriage in the eyes of the government.

"Can Kyai Ameer start already...?" the KUA officer asked the owner of the Islamic boarding school in a low voice.

"How is Kyai Latif, Gus Azzam...?" Receiving this question, Kyai Ameer threw the question at Kyai Latif.

"That's it... let's just get started." Without asking for Gus Azzam's approval, Kyai Latif requested it be hastened.

The atmosphere became silent, and all the witnesses and guardians focused on Gus Azzam as the prospective groom. After everything is prepared, the event procession begins immediately. Kyai Latif started the prayer and was then guided by KUA officers...

"Qobiltu nikahaha wa tazwijaha alal mahril madzkuur wa radhiitu bihi, wallahu waliyyu taufiq."

"Meaning: "I accept the marriage and marriage with the dowry that has been mentioned, and I am willing to accept that. And may Allah always give grace."

It was heard that Gus Azzam smoothly accepted the consent of Ijab Qabul, to whom Kyai Ameer spoke.

Everyone in that place smiled happily, and Ning Azzahra officially became Gus Azzam's wife, religiously and governmentally.

"Zizan... bring your sister here, son. Your sister has officially become Gus Azzam's wife..." With tears in his eyes, Kyai Ameer ordered his first son.

"Okay, Abi..." With mixed feelings, the young man stood up from his sitting position.

Islamic boarding school students can be seen arranging the way for young people... because many guests attended the wedding event. Gus Zizan entered the main room without speaking and saw his younger brother sitting on a chair. Slowly, the young man approached Azzahra.

"Zahra... from now on, you are legally Gus Azzam's wife. "I will accompany you to my sister and take you to Gus Azzam myself." With great emotion, Gus Zizan spoke softly to his younger brother.

Azzahra, following the procession from inside the room, was silent and couldn't say anything. Mrs. Camelia was seen helping her daughter to stand up, then...

"Umi will also accompany you to the front, son..." softly, the middle-aged woman spoke to her daughter.

Azzahra slowly nodded, and then, accompanied by her mother and older brother, the girl walked toward the party. The sound of hadroh music welcomed the bride's arrival, and the guests stood up to greet her.

"Greetings to your husband, Zahra..." a middle-aged woman's soft voice was heard greeting Azzahra.

The girl nodded again, then took the man's hand in front of her and kissed the back of it. Not long after, Gus Azzam grabbed Azzahra's shoulders, and in front of thousands of guests, the young man shamelessly kissed the girl's forehead. Azzahra was shocked and wanted to pull herself back, but the man who had become her husband asked her to stand beside him.

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