My mother had already arranged a marriage for him seven times. She never got tired of it. Yet, he had flatly rejected all the girls. This time, it was the eighth time, with a Wado girl.
Initially, he was offended and left home for two weeks. After two weeks, he finally returned home. This time, he declared his acceptance.
Now, God moved his heart to accept. There must be a reason. God must have a plan, and he was committed to following His plan.
At that time, he was thirty-nine years and six months old. It was past time to settle down. So this time, he was determined to accept. He was desperate for age.
The author went to his mother and said,
"I'm engaged to a Wado girl," he said.
"I'm not going to marry her," said his mother.
"I'm going to marry her. Because if I leave her, the match will be canceled. My husband will marry me."
A month later, the engagement took place.
This scene is accompanied by a song titled "Penantian Berharga" (Precious Waiting).
Valuable Waiting
We used to be used to
Always waiting, waiting
hoping for someone to come
To complete this life story
It's too hard to move on
To find what we've always been waiting for
Until we meet
There's no reason to delay anymore
Chorus
Finally, we're together
After a long wait
May it always be awake
Aaa wo wow
Time has spoken
Waiting is not in vain
Because you are here now
Aaa wowow
Very valuable
Surviving in solitude
Has guided me to find you
Without hesitation, I give
All the love that has been stored for a long time
I'm sure someone will come to me
Hold my hand
Aaa wo wow
Very valuable
Valuable
Waiting
Very valuable
Waiting
Na na na na
Na na na na
Na na na na
Na na na na
Na na na na
Na na na na
Nanana
Hu
Back to Chorus
Previously, the author's mother informed me that Imas is a kindergarten teacher. She dated a villager who was studying at the University of Indonesia. After graduating, he married a friend.
Imas was heartbroken. Furthermore, Imas was a village girl who certainly wasn't materialistic. But after getting married, it turned out she was. So, the author felt deceived. Furthermore, Imas wasn't a kindergarten teacher; she was only participating in distance learning.
The author inquired about materialistic women, and it turned out that women are basically the same: materialistic.
While Imas was on internship, there was a child who was being congealed. Imas always wanted to vomit when she remembered it. So, Imas canceled her kindergarten teaching position. Furthermore, she couldn't buy her modules.
Nevertheless, Imas felt deceived by the author. In her mind, marrying a city person would mean a high salary. In reality, her Unisba salary was small.
In conclusion, we were deceiving each other.
The engagement day arrived. Almost all of my friends who owned vehicles came to accompany me.
In short, we arrived in Wado.
The author entered the house, accompanied by my father and Aki Apung.
From the back room, a girl greeted us and shook our hands.
"The hostess is already beautiful. I hope my fiancé is even more beautiful," Imas mused.
Meanwhile, Teh Djudju, the wife of Kang Dani, Imas's eldest brother, introduced Imas's fiancé as Aki Apung. The family became gloomy, "Kacida Si Siteh. Sanajan urang kota oge ari kolot-kolot teuing mah karunnya ka Si Salimas," said Aa Ence, Imas's sister-in-law.
Si Teteh laughed.
But after learning that the fiancé was Imas, they rejoiced. And I was also happy because the beautiful girl they thought was the hostess was actually my fiancé.
We had an agreement that the engagement would be given a year to get to know each other's characters.
One day, I received news that Imas had typhus. She was being treated as an outpatient at my first sister-in-law's house. I went there on my way to get Bear Brand milk to reduce her fever. During Imas's illness, I stayed with her. Every day, I brought Bear Brand milk. Obviously, I went to and from work and boarded there. Later, after we were married, Imas told me that I only drank Bear Brand milk once because of Grandma. The rest of the time, it was consumed by someone at home, Teh Djudju's sister, Eti.
At that time, we had been dating for six months, and the wedding was only six months away. But the daily closeness made me unbearable. I wanted to get married as soon as possible. I expressed my desire to get married soon. Imas agreed.
The wedding day arrived.
I didn't invite many people because of the distance to Bandung Wado. Only a few people had vehicles. But they were happy that I was getting married, so they told each other. Those without vehicles hitched rides with those who did.
And, unexpectedly, the Unisba academic community arrived. They came in a group, riding a...
A large tourist bus.
Surprisingly, Syauqi, the FAMU speaker, arrived with his friends and presented a wall clock, which still works perfectly.
The author became worried about not having enough food. His suspicions were correct; we were short. But the host had a solution: slaughtering a goat to make satay.
Finally, the wedding ended safely and cheerfully.
This scene was accompanied by a song entitled "The Meaning of Life."
The Meaning of Life
I travel as deep as the ocean
I search for the meaning of life
Climbing mountains of disappointment
Tiring
You become like a fantasy
You are a dream come true
A journey full of twists and turns
Now by your side forever
You are not the first
But definitely the last
In your love I found the meaning of my life (3x)
Now Eneng has been replaced by Neng Imas. Mawar has replaced Flamboyan. Now Melati has replaced her, but Mawar is unforgettable.
The world may change, but the author's love for Eneng will not. It will only end when the author is shrouded.
This scene is accompanied by a song entitled Eternal Love.
Eternal Love
No matter what happens
Likewise, my love for you
Will never fade
Chorus
How painful it was then
You left and passed away
When our love was blooming
As fertile as a rose
Now everything has changed
Roses have become flamboyant
Jasmine is now their replacement
But I will not forget you
Chorus
My departure, darling
Not pain at the end of happiness
But pain at the end of love
May you be happy
How painful it was then
You left and passed away
When our love was blooming
As fertile as a rose
Chorus
My departure, darling
Not pain at the end of happiness
But pain at the end of love
May you be happy
May you be happy
May you be happy
Every human being gets what they strive for. But there are those who have tried but do not get the results of their efforts. Trust that God will replace it with something better.
In reality, this is true. The author's proposal was rejected by Si Eneng's parents. The author was replaced by Indung Barudak. A great woman.
After they married, it was discovered that Indung Barudak has many strengths. Among them, when the author finished a job, Indung Barudak always said, "Don't just do your obligations." So when Indung Barudak does something, the results are always perfect.
What the author couldn't imagine, Indung Barudak definitely thought of.
What the author couldn't do, Indung Barudak definitely could.
If the author does something, and if Indung Barudak does it, the results are much better.
If the author sees changes in the atmosphere at home, for example, the cupboard and bookshelf have moved. Likewise, the mattress has changed position. That means Indung Barudak is short of money. She does all of this alone.
If the author were to do it, it would require at least two people. Indung Barudak is very strong. WONDER WOMAN.
Once, while renting a room in Antapani, Indung Barudak cooked the author's favorite dish, chicken feet stew.
The author noticed the broth had thickened, unlike usual.
It smelled fishy. The author tasted it. It felt tough in his mouth. Upon further investigation, it turned out the skin hadn't been removed. The author threw it in the trash.
Three days later, the same dish was served again. Now the broth was runny. It smelled fragrant with spices. And after tasting it, it tasted delicious. It turned out Indung Barudak was a quick learner.
Indung Barudak was resilient. Besides having to take care of the author after his "insane Allah," Indung Barudak still had to care for the baby and earn her own money to cover the family's financial shortfall, which was "bigger than the ceiling."
Indung Barudak was the backbone, not the ribs.
From being a poor cook, cooking became her profession.
Indung Barudak served the congregation performing Tahsin on Wednesday morning prayers.