PREVIOUSLY
-Vengeance? -Take a look.
-What's this? -It's a marriage agreement. Part two.
BAKERY
Bian, my company is where you should be working, not for someone else!
I want to do something on my own. Not be bullied into this.
I can do well enough on my own. I'm prepared.
Wow, amazing. What perfume are you wearing?
Umm, I bought it in Paris.
-Sarah? -We should meet for a minute.
WILL YOU MARRY ME?
Tell him yes! Tell him yes! Tell him yes! Tell him yes!
Sarah.
Will you marry me?
Seriously?
Sarah. Sarah.
- Yeah? - How's work going for you?
- It's good. - Alhamdulillah.
How's Aldi doing?
Very good. And how is Tari?
Alhamdulillah, she's well.
Are the both of you happy so far?
Excuse me, I've got one Carbonara Chicken, right?
-Yeah. -Spaghetti Bolognese.
-Yes, thank you. -You're welcome, sir.
You wanted to talk to me?
I don't want you to misunderstand what happened.
Misunderstand what?
Well, I was so, not myself, you know?
-Oh, I know. Drunk, is what you were. -I'm serious, Bian.
I-I really hadn't been drinking for some time, but that night,
my colleagues invited me out for a drink.
I just had a lot on my mind that night, and I know that's not an excuse,
but I feel like, I owe you.
If you start feeling upset, then, try prayer, Sarah.
It's forbidden. Drinking.
Yeah, you're right.
All this after marrying Tari, you're really such a pious guy now, huh?
You're like an Ustad now.
C'mon Let's eat.
Sarah.
I'm so glad you're married to my cousin.
- Thank you for taking me out to lunch. - I'm happy to.
-Bye. -Bye.
-We'll be together forever, right? -I'll be with you always Sarah. Always.
-Do you swear it? -Swear it.
-Put it on. -Sir, sir. I'll take a photo, okay?
-Okay, just a sec. -Oh, right.
- Are you surprised? - Yes!
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-It's so pretty. -You're welcome. Here you go.
-Oh, thanks a lot! -Yeah.
-Hi, there! -Mm.
Gosh, where is Aldi? It's been so long, he’s late.
Ever since he got married to Sarah, he's less fun.
Him marrying Sarah doesn't mean he's any less fun.
Yeah, but she's being a bad influence!
Anyway, why is this meeting so important to you? You shouldn't have to meet
-with consultants to sell coffee, alright? -I'm new at all this.
-Why shouldn't I get an expert's advice? -Yeah, but first let's see if he's
-actually an expert or if he's not. -Well, according to Aldi,
-he is one of the best in Indonesia. -Even if he's,
one of the best in Indonesia, if he’s gonna be late,
I still want to punch him in the face, you know.
You're so mad today! You'll be married soon, right?
-You're making a face. -Hm?
What's going on with Agung? What's wrong?
Mm. Look, nothing's wrong, he's a thoughtful guy, and I just think,
that he's a really gentle guy.
Agung’s goodwill, for a ta'aruf with Ami, is such a blessing.
Ami's late mother must be, very glad.
Dad. Dad. Focus, focus.
Insya Allah, your effort is rewarded, Gung.
-Amen, sir. -Agung…
Let's--I made some banana pudding over there
-Yeah, pardon us. -Sure.
Ouch!
- Ami, I've been saying, -AGUNG: Ow!
you can't just be leaving your things out.
Dad, help, help! Please hurry! Come on!
Now he's in a sling and I don't know what to say!
You can't just carelessly leave your skateboard around, really.
I know, I know, I've been thinking about it all day long. I feel bad, but,
I mean, he hasn't really contacted me at all since then. Maybe it's because,
He wants to back out? You think? Are we not gonna wed?
-Ah, I messed up bad! Goodness. -You're feeling scared then?
-Look over there! -Hey.
-Aldi. -Assalamualaikum.
- Wa‘alaikumus salam. - Wa‘alaikumus salam.
Sorry we're late. He's always so busy.
- Oh, it's fine, just relax. - It’s okay.
Oh. Tari? Ami?
You know each other?
Tari…Long time no see.
Well, next on the agenda is, the public forum. So I hope,
that the HR team will brainstorm a concept for the event,
and prepare a few ideas for activities to be shared with us next week.
-Okay, in one week, we'll present? -If you would.
-Any more questions to ask? -Um, no, that's it.
Alright. Well, thank you, everyone for coming to the meeting today.
Student Union meeting closed. Assalamualaikum take care everybody.
Wa ‘alaikumus salam wa rahmatullahi wabarakatuh.
?? TARI: Thank you everyone.
Tari, I'd like a recap of today's meeting, okay?
Okay, I'll have it for you by tomorrow, if that's alright.
-Okay. Umm, got any plans? -Just home tonight.
Need a ride? I could, drive you there now?
It's okay, I have my scooter.
-Oh. -Yeah.
Um. Well, then. Off you go. Be careful. See you later.
-Hey! -Ami, what?
-No, no, no, what's this? -What's the matter Ami?
I'm shocked you just blurted that out, why did you talk about that
-stupid scooter huh? -Oh, wow, so you wanted me to lie, huh?
- Fine. - Come on. Let's go.
Wait! Oh. He can take me home, instead, go tell him, Tari!
- Just speak loudly, he'll hear you. - But I'm way too shy.
Oh, not too shy to flirt though, huh?
Oh, just go!
- So you all studied with each other? - Yeah, you never knew?
-I didn't. He didn't say. -Come on, you can't know everything, Di.
So all of you…
-were in the same class then? -Different majors,
- but yes, the same. - Oh okay.
We actually first met, mm, and saw, each other mostly, at Student Union meetings.
-Oh, I see. -So-
-So, how did you and Aldi meet each other? -We're both in the business of F and B.
-I was in the same community as Di, -Uh huh.
So we got to know each other. And so.
Well, it's good that you all know each other already, so no more introductions?
You know that Rafa has made, a coffee school and cafe?
-Mm-hm. -So why didn't you just ask, then?
-Uh. Well, Rafa's so busy. -That's not entirely true
- I'm not as busy as you are at least -Wow!
You're just too much, aren't 'cha?
-So, got many cafes yet? -Nah, Mi.
We're focusing on the coffee schools for right now.
-Oh. -Why don't you try,
-consulting with Tari for now? -Oh! That'd be great.
-Sounds good. -Why are you answering?
Why should I be quiet? You think small.
Well, just tell me when you want to meet next, alright?
- Yeah, I'll send you an email. - Okay.
Mm. Then we'll, see you later.
- Assalamualaikum. - Wa‘alaikumus salam.
- Wa‘alai- kum. - Wa‘alaikumus salam.
-She's the wife of my cousin. -I know, don't worry Di.
-I'll pay, then. Transfer me later? -Yeah alright.
Dad, tell me what's actually happening here. You seem serious about it.
-Tell me what's up already. -I wanted to tell you,
your new boyfriend that you've been dating is a bad man.
-I don't have a boyfriend, Dad. -Feel free to call him
whatever you want to. But that guy, who's always spending time with you.
-Karli? -Yes.
He was holding hands with a girl in my supermarket and shopping in Karawaci.
-Can you prove what you're saying? -I can't prove it.
I left my phone at the office. By the time I got it he and the girl had left already.
-And if she's his sister, what then? -Hey, I have a lot of life experience.
I'm aware of the difference, between romance, and a sister.
-Stop being so 'bacon'. -Dad, stop.
Now I’m wondering if this is what you two have been planning all along so
you can match me with someone like you did with Bian.
- Kinan. - And also,
Dad, it is not 'bacon', it's 'basic' Stop pretending to know slang
when you clearly don't know how. Please.
It's 'bacon', I know it's not 'basic'.
I met with Aldi this afternoon, Bian.
- Oh, yeah? And? - Yeah,
he was introducing me, to a consultant to help with my outlet.
He actually has a coffee school and a cafe, as well.
-Oh. -You would be very surprised to find out
who my outlet consultant turned out to be.
Who was it?
- A friend I knew in college. - Oh.
-What are you working on? -It’s just the, weekly report.
I still need to finish writing it tonight.
-Mm. Will you be long? -Hm? No, almost done.
Alright, then. I'll go and get, ready upstairs.
- Mm-hm. - Goodnight.
-Yeah. -Don't be too long.
-Yes, dear. -'Night. Work hard.
Mm-hm.
So did you, come visit from home, Rafa?
-I have family nearby, Uncle. -Oh.
It's not far, so I just thought I'd, come and say hi.
Well, you sure are earnest, about your friendships.
It's said if you are loyal in friendship,
you'll live a great while.
That is true, very true! Very wise of you.
You know that in Islam, if you stay in close contact,
you'll often find you've been blessed with quite a long life.
Amen.
- Auntie, is the food ready? - It's hot, careful.
Mm This is great.
-Mm, mm. -Ouch, ouch, ouch, ouch.
You see this is, one of my favorites. it's very delicious.
My goodness, it all looks great. Did you make all of this on your own?
Oh, Unfortunately, not. Tari always makes it.
I just help her out a little bit here and there.
-Tari must be a good cook. -Oh, she’s a master.
It’s very different from Auntie’s cooking.
I won't cook for you for five years, alright?
- Uh oh. - Yeah. Mm.
A wife to dream of.
-Me, you say? -Huh?
- You mean me? - Yes, of course.
- It’s me, right? - I meant you, yeah.
Yes, I’m definitely the perfect dream wife. See? Your plate, dear?
Here, here.
Yes, I have my own business,
selling, frozen food, even though I only have a few resellers.
- Really? - Yeah.
That's cool. So And may I ask you, what's your monthly profit?
It’s not much, really. I mean, it’s plenty to buy a few snacks.
Buying snacks and maybe even a car?
- No, not enough for that. - Assalamualaikum.
-Wa‘alaikumus salam. -Wa‘alaikumus salam.
-Alone today, huh? -No, I’m here with Tari.
- You two seem right together. - Oh, yeah? We're a good fit then?
Of course! She's not much for dating, though.
Oh.
-Mm-hm. -So Tari wouldn't want to date?
Marriage is her style.
- Hey! What the heck? - For goodness' sake!
Am I right? You want marriage!
Is that so? Straight to engagement?
Mm-hm.
Hurry up or she'll be sold out.
Don't listen to this girl,
she likes to lie, don't you, Ami, yeah, you do.
Ami just lies and lies.
- Oh, look at you blushing. - Yeah, she likes to lie.
-That's it, you're done with this. -Hey, cafeteria. Let's go eat.
Uh, Tari.
Are you, really opposed to dating? Just marriage for you?
-Uh. Uh, it's, uh, -Hey!
You're getting comfy together.
Alright, then, come on. See you later.
-Assalamualaikum. -Wa‘alaikumus salam.
Wait, something to consider!
- No, no, let's go… - You should come with us!
- …let's go now. - I'll see you later.
Okay.
Boo!
- Astaghfirullah alazim! - I thought you were hitting the hay?
Why are you sneaking around, huh?
-Tell me! -Can I work here by you?
If you want.
Wait! Did you forget already? The wedding agreement part two, yeah?
You can't say 'it's up to' your husband.
Yeah, yeah, sorry, sorry.
-Don't you forget! -That's such a nice suggestion, thank you.
Goodness.
CAN I MEET YOU TOMORROW LUNCH HOUR? FOR A SHORT WHILE.
-Who is it, Bian? -A friend.
Not an enemy, that's good. Should I take the wedding agreement part two out?
-All you need to be is honest. -It's a friend from school.
-Oh. -Would you like to read it?
-No, no, no, it's alright. -Hmm.
I'm going to believe in you. Thank you for saying that.
Thank you, Bian, for meeting with me again.
Your wife knows, right? That we're meeting?
Of course. What’s wrong with us meeting? I mean, you're a relative, now.
-Yeah, no need to explain, I understand. -What's up, Sarah?
I was lying to you before, Bian.
You lied to me?
I got drunk because I've been fighting with Aldi.
We only just got married a few months ago, and we're fighting.
Sarah. I'm not someone you should talk to about your marital issues.
There's no one else, Bian, because you're pretty much all I had.
Sorry.
You’re right, I shouldn't have said anything about it.
Thank you for meeting up here. Say hello to Tari.
Sarah!
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-Sir. -Yes, Miss? Can I help you?
Um, sir, is there someone here named, Agung?
-Agung? -Yeah.
Oh! Just a minute, Miss.
Mm.
Gung, you've got a visitor. It's that skateboard hijab girl who sent you
to the hospital.
-She's here! Here's Agung, Miss. -Just great.
- Just a minute. - Mm.
That mouth of his.
- Assalamualaikum. - Wa‘alaikumus salam.
- How's the arm doing these days? - Alhamdulillah,
- it's getting better. - Alhamdulillah.
Is something wrong, Ami? You came all the way here.
-Must be important, right? -Uhh. It's just,
-it's about us. -Mm. What d'you mean?
I just, I'm not sure how to put this. Should I? Or am I being too blunt?
I'm so confused. Sorry, sorry, sorry.
No, it's okay Mi. I'm glad that you can be blunt, I like it.
- You still want the ta'aruf? - Yeah, that's right.
Then why so silent? Or was it that?
Oh, It's not about that at all.
-Honestly, your skateboard's innocent. -Oh. But the ghosting?
My bad, Ami. I've just been really busy.
I've told you, right? I've always wanted to be a political journalist one day.
-Mm-hm. -Well, I might be able to,
now that I've made it known. My boss gave me a lot of work to do,
and a promise, too. If I complete the work
that he assigned before the deadline, I'll be a new political journalist.
That's why I haven't been in touch with you.
-My apologies. -Don't worry about it.
I know it's part of your dream, after all. I'll encourage you.
Amen. Thanks, Ami. Anyway, don't be worried.
I'm definitely planning to do a ta'aruf exactly like I said.
And afterward, you'll make a great wife. Okay?
So Is there something on your mind tonight?
Uh, how, do you mean?
Kinan. I know you. Instead of keeping everything inside,
go ahead, ask your question. What is it?
My dad said that, he said that he saw a different girl
with you in his supermarket, recently.
Is It true?
-Yeah, that's right. -Your girlfriend?
No way. She's just my cousin.
If she's your cousin, I'm confused. Why were you intimate with her that day?
Holding hands, hugging?
We used to live in the same house. And so we were good friends.
She's actually like my little sister, we're so close.
It's been almost ten years since I last saw her.
Because she lives in Makassar. So to people who don't know us well,
they could think it's intimacy when that's just not true They'd be so wrong.
Just cousins. What, are you jealous, eh?
Huh? No, why would I be jealous of her? It's not like we're dating or something.
Like you want, right?
I'm thinking that our relationship should be recognized.
Huh?
This is spontaneous. For now, take this calamari ring.
Kinan. Does being my girlfriend sound good?
I will always love you and stand by you.
Yeah?
Yes.
- Perfect fit? - Perfect fit.
-Oh, no, that's so awkward. -What do you mean by that?
Oh.
I got drunk because I've been fighting with Aldi.
We only just got married a few months ago, and we're fighting.
There's no one else, Bian, because you're pretty much all I had.
-Boo! -Astaghfirullahalazim.
You scared me half to death!
What if the laptop had broken? I'd lose all my work.
Sorry, sorry, sorry. You were daydreaming.
What were you dreaming about? Come on, tell me.
It’s just about, hm. Apartment stuff for work.
We're waiting on the permit. It's hard, to get it released.
-Oh, just work, huh? -Mmm.
Alright, carry on, I'll watch a little TV now.
- Get off Bian! - Trying to scare me, huh?
Is that right?
- Hold still. - No more,
that's enough. It tickles!
That's what you get,
-Ah! Alright, alright, goodness. -That's what you get, you.
It’s Dad.
Dad. Hello? Assalamualaikum, Dad.
-Bian, where are you? -Home, why? What's wrong, Dad?
-I need you at the hospital right now. -Is mom okay?
-Uh, yeah, Mom is just fine. -So who?
It's Aldi, Bian.
Aldi had an accident.
Inna lillahi wa inna ilaihi raji'un.
-Yeah, Dad, okay, okay. -What happened?
-Aldi had an accident. -Inna lillahi wa inna ilaihi raji'un.
Just be calm, okay? Insya Allah,
the operation on Aldi will be done soon, alright?
- Sarah. You should rest, okay? - That’s right, Sarah.
You've been waiting for an hour already. You need to rest.
You really should rest, Sarah. Just leave it to me,
Mom, and, Dimas, we'll take care of everything.
And when they're done operating on Aldi, we’ll bring you here.
- Assalamualaikum. - Wa‘alaikumus salam.
- I'll help, alright? - I can do it, myself.
Sar!
- Let me, okay? - I can do it.
Let me help you, please, Sarah.
Slowly, slowly, just wait.
Bi.
It’s all my fault, Bi.
I should be the one in Aldi's place.
Aldi didn't have to get hurt,
- it's because of me. - Hey, you can't be
thinking like that.
I promise it'll be alright now.
Okay?
Right now, what's important is for you to get better.
And let Aldi get better, too, right? Hm?
- Bian, say you won't leave me? - Yeah, I'm not going anywhere.
Just take it easy.
It's not your fault.
-Assalamualaikum. -Wa‘alaikumus salam.
Gung, sit here. Hey! Since you, wanted to go here,
it's your treat, alright? Okay? Awesome. That's tight.
-Uh. No, Mi. I, won't be staying for long. -Oh!
Right, you can just- I'll finish this real quick,
and we'll go wherever you want, yeah?
I’m sorry, Mi. I canceled the ta'aruf.
Assalamualaikum.
Wa‘alaikumus salam.
Bi. You should get out of here.
I just feel bad for Tari who's at home alone.
Don't worry about it.
I'll be here until Aldi wakes up.
You should try to rest.
Thank you, Bian.
He’s my cousin.
And my best friend in college.
I care about Aldi like crazy.
-You should be in bed. -No, don't.
Nurse, take her, okay?
Dear.
- Is something wrong? - Wait, wait, wait, wait.
-Huh? -Kinan didn't come home last night.
-Her phone's been off as well. -Do you know where
-she went or who she's with? -You should call the police.
- Sarah. - Hm? Di?
-Oh, Bi. -Di. Ssh, calm down.
-Bi. Where's Sarah, Bi? -Lemme get the doctor for you.
-Just wait, I'll be back. -Bi. Bi. Sarah.
Stay calm, stay calm, stay calm.
- Let me get the doctor for you, alright? - Bi, take, care of her, Bi.
Care for Sarah, Bi.
Yeah.
-Thank you, Bi. -I'll definitely take care of Sarah,
-Di, alright? Just relax. -I leave her to you, Bi.
Promise me, Bian? Tell me Bi.
-Take care- -I will,
I swear it.
So, let me call the doctor for you, now. Just stay calm,
I'm getting the doctor now. I'll call the doctor right now.
- Doc, Doctor. - Ma. Mother.
Allah's word from the Surah Al-Baqarah verse one fifty five.
“You will be tested with more than a touch of fear, of this we are sure,
and also famine, and with the loss of property, of life, and of crops."
Now, the test, is like a bridge for believers to cross thru,
to then receive a reward of great blessings from Allah
and abundant goodness. And there will always be the wisdom
and the grace that is waiting for the believer after the test.
We must abide until the storms and the rains have left us,
and at last behold the rainbow greeting us."
All right ladies, any questions?
Okay, the lady over there. What's your question, Ma’am?
Yes. Assalamualaikum, thank you so much. I was just wondering if-
Hello, assalamualaikum? Yeah, Bian?
Tari. It's Aldi, Tari.
Aldi passed away just now.
Inna lillahi wa inna ilaihi raji'un.
TO BE CONTINUED
Her father even disowned her. She's completely alone.
- Especially now Aldi is gone. - So you want to accompany her?
NEXT
So what you don’t trust me?
It's been proven. Your parents believed my story.
But we lied Karli, we lied.
It was for the best for everyone. And best for you.
I swear to you, once I'm all the way through college…I'll go to your home
with my family, to ask you, if you, if you would…If you're open to marrying me.