It was a cool and calming atmosphere for everyone whose heart was at peace, where it would be a moment of tranquility for anyone who found calmness in their life. The rain was gently falling on the large cars parked in the courtyard of the event center known as Beautiful Bridal. The doors were opened simultaneously, and at the same time, some beautiful young ladies began to emerge in a line on one side, accompanied by the sound of a gentle breeze and music that resonated in the heart, enhancing the beauty of the place adorned with beautiful large flowers, visible only to those who could see.
The style of music changed when a luxurious car found a parking spot, and those inside the car stepped out, two beautiful ladies dressed in white wedding gowns that hugged their bodies, while at the same time, the grooms also emerged from their car, heading towards them, wrapped in their attire.
The grooms approached while the brides stood still, and as they opened their faces, everyone present was mesmerized, gazing at them. They were both stunning, one in a dress that looked like a flower about to bloom, while the other wore a traditional attire, despite the light overshadowing her dark complexion.
They returned together, lowering their eyes, and among the grooms, one in traditional attire smiled and took the hand of the bride, holding the hand of one of the grooms, and with a soft voice, she said, "Hello Mr. Ja'afar Wakil."
A sigh of relief escaped him as he tried to gather his composure, bringing them together, he held his bride's hand and pulled her close to him, still gazing at the other girl. He opened his mouth in a gentle tone and said, "Even though I have never seen you, your beauty and the nature of your being have revealed to me who you are. Surely, purity is confirmed by the Lord who created these two beauties and made them friends to each other..."
Laughter erupted from the groom's best friend, who said, "Rafi'ah Nasir Darazau, the friend of fortune, this is your remote control; whenever she confuses you, just look for Rafi'ah, she will easily set things right for you." Ja'afar's gaze remained on Rafi'ah, who had started to smile at him, then turned to the other and said, "Muhseen, has your friend been having eye problems? Bestie, has your husband had any eye issues?" She reached out to pull her away but quickly withdrew while smiling. He hastily held her and said, "Look, Ni'imah, we will make it up to her because she has been looked at, that's why she feels a certain joy?" Muhseen said, "It's surprising, you two, let's head to the venue; I know we are being awaited to start the program."
They walked, with Muhseen on Ja'afar's side and Ni'imah on the other, until they reached the hall, where the place was filled with a crowd of people. They approached the groom and bride and sat down. The MC began his work after everyone settled down, introducing Muhseen and Rafi'ah as those who would narrate the bride and groom's story.
Rafi'ah began to speak, taking the microphone with skill, greeting everyone and expressing her gratitude for the joy of this special day, introducing herself as the bride's best friend, then providing the bride's history as requested, and then sharing their friendship history. At this point, her heart broke, and tears began to flow from her eyes as she said, "Indeed, the dream of every woman in life is to find a true lover as a husband. Although today is the first day I am seeing my best friend's husband, I appreciate her choice, and I thank God for him being her husband, Ja'afar. I am in a state of heartache because I will begin a life of solitude, separating me from my bestie. We knew this day would come, but we did not prepare for how to take it. I wish you success and pray that you hold my bestie dear. Please, after being a husband, may the Lord grant you the ability to replace her as a friend, do not let her cry or mourn my absence. Every woman inherits this, so patience is what Allah has ordained for us. May our parents, our siblings, and our friends bless us as we embark on a new life that will lead us to salvation in this world and the hereafter..."
Her voice began to tremble as she struggled, for from the very first letter, tears wanted to escape her. The atmosphere became heavy with emotion, not because she had nothing to say, but seeing her friend also crying made her hand the microphone to the MC. She headed towards the steps to descend, as all her composure had been shattered; they had long been crying for the arrival of this day, but they had never felt its weight like today.
Suddenly, she felt someone grab her hand from behind, and she turned quickly, her eyes filled with tears. To her surprise, it was her best friend's husband smiling at her. She withdrew her hand and opened her mouth to say, "Don't worry, Ja'afar, you did nothing wrong; this is the fulfillment of every woman's wish. We know that her arrival and our lack of composure made us unable to prepare for her coming..."
The crowd's eyes widened as he placed his hand over her mouth, gazing at her, feeling the heartbeat that had started from the first moment they met, growing stronger as he said, "I know, Rafi'ah, but where are you going?" She pulled back, trying to give him space as the tension between them had increased, saying, "I will go greet our classmates."