Between Love and Corona
Curse With Father

After returning home from the Surya residence many things that the Moon thinks, specifically about its relationship with Surya and the steps ahead. If the saying goes that patience has its limits, the Moon seems to be asked to have unlimited patience. Especially when Surya's mother said that their relationship had been running for six years. For Javanese people, especially those who live in the Solo and Jogjakarta area, the community does observe the old and not a relationship. There is always a presumption that a long courtship is better to continue to the guarantee. However, the Moon is currently thinking a lot about its relationship with Surya.

It is true, all the neighbors and relatives already know that the Moon is Surya's lover, both are engaged, almost married just that their second marriage was pushed back to an unwanted deadline. However, the Moon disagrees can be as long as any relationship, but cannot fill and understand each other. The Moon felt that she was holding a time bomb in her hand ready to explode at any moment.

Most people just say to the Moon to be patient. While no one told Surya about what he should have done. 

It is true that tied with Javanese cultural traditions, the women indeed have to be patient, faithfully waiting for a proposal from men, but Moon felt he had waited too long. The feeling is more raging because Surya is now in Makassar and not until when he was there. Placement of a Civil Servant is not only a matter of months, but years. Surely Surya will live in Makassar in a matter of years. Should the Moon wait?

Once at home, the two Moon parents asked how it was when they met the Surya family. What was said to Surya's parents.

“So, was chatting anything there, Moon?” asked Mr. Hartono to his son who was watching the television broadcast.

The moon also began to shrink the sound of the television broadcast first. “As usual Sir, just ask for news. Thought the same mother Surya the Moon is no longer with Surya because a few days ago Mother saw the Moon was eating Chicken Noodles with Bintang.”

Mr. Hartono just smiled at the words of his daughter. “That's commonplace, reasonable. He's your future father-in-law. If the prospective son-in-law is seen with the opposite sex, it is thought that his relationship with his son is over. The old man needs an explanation. Maybe one day the Father and Mother also so, if you see Surya being with other girls, Your Father and Mother can call and ask Surya.” replied Mr. Hartono.

The next month he asked his father a question. “Pak, what if having a relationship for a long time it is appropriate to end up in the guarantee Pak?” ask the Moon hesitantly.

Honestly, Moon does not want to justify his own alibi, he wants the opinion of his parents. For in recent days, both Surya and his parents seemed to say that the old relationship must be maintained.

Hearing the Moon's question, Mr. Hartono did not immediately reply. The middle-aged man actually observes first the beautiful face of his daughter who looks restless. “Why ask like that? Is that about your relationship with Surya?” Mr. Hartono asked his daughter.

The moon seemed to be twisting its shoulders. “Begini loh sir, a few days ago when Surya phone he said to the Moon be patient. Just now his mother Surya also asked that the Moon also survive. Is it indeed a relationship that has been established for a long time should indeed continue until the yellow janur curved?” the Moon's Story to His Father.

“There are actually two answers. The first relates to societal norms. Our neighbors and neighbors around the house Surya must have known that Surya was related to you and it has been going very long. Not just one or two months, but six years. Six years is a long time, Nduk. Well, the presumption of the people yes dating that has long been better indeed continues until marriage. Second, if the Father himself as an old man, indeed the Father is Old Javanese, but the mind of this Father is quite modern. For the Father and also your mother must expect happiness for her child. Long or short a relationship does not guarantee. Are you starting to hesitate?” asked Mr. Hartono who was seen investigating the thoughts of his son.

“Not in doubt, Sir .. Month just inquires. Claiming with Father. It is true that the Moon thinks the Moon should be patient, Surya and his parents also ask the Moon to be patient. But until when, sir? It's not like the Moon's feelings for Surya faded, not at all. Euhm, it's just that sometimes the Moon is tired, sir ... tired it feels.” he said honestly.

“If according to Father, as long as the feeling in your heart for Surya is still there and does not fade, just try to survive. As strong as you can, as much as you can. You will not forbid it. You who live it, you have the right to determine what is best for you. However, do not just make a decision because the Father will agree. Don't be rash when acting. Think also of all the consequences.” said Mr. Hartono.

Hearing the advice of his Father, the Moon nodded his head. At least his Father knew that the Moon was in a tired phase. His feelings for Surya were still there, but he felt tired of the conditions and situations that were happening at this time.

“Thank God if you feel that way. The Moon feels if one day the Moon is really tired and tired with all this, at least you already know with what the Moon will do. Moon also hopes that you continue to accept the decision of the Moon later.” said Moon with a soft look.

Mr. Hartono smiled as he looked at his son's face. “Do not run anywhere. If you feel tired and tired, run home. Father and Mother are always there to welcome you, extend their hands to help you, even we will help you. The world may judge, but we your parents are the ones who are always on your side and accept you. Trust it, Moon.”

Hearing his Father's words, the Moon's eyes seemed to glaze over. That's what the Moon hopes, at least there's a family where to go home without fear of judgment. There are families who are ready to accept and welcome it as it is. 

“Thank you for your advice. As if the Moon is tired of this situation, plus some times Surya seems jealous if the Moon says being with the Star. Even though we met accidentally, Surya also asked the Moon to stay away from the Star.” this time it seems the Moon really confided with his Father. She easily told me about her relationship with Surya.

Mr. Hartono only listened to what his son had to say. “If just being friends is okay, the important thing is that you should know your limits because you are Surya's fiancee. In the relationship there is a limit between men and women, that is to be remembered.”

The moon nodded. “We are only friends, Mr. .. whereas the Moon never forbid Surya there. The moon does not know there Surya is close to anyone. That's what the Moon does because the Moon believes in Surya, sir. In a relationship, trust is needed, lately the Moon feels as if Surya no longer trusts the Moon. Surya is more prone to suspect that every Moon says it's with a star. Though our meeting was not intentional.”

“Ya be patient .. as long as you can endure and be patient do that, while continuing to pray, asking for guidance from God. Ask Gusti to show the best soul mate for us. Surely one day He will give us his mark. Provided we believe and understand with every sign that God gives.” said Mr. Hartono.

The moon is smiling. “Pasti Pak... in every prostration of thanksgiving that the Moon does, the Moon always prays and asks God to send the best for the Moon. The best time according to the Moon is not necessarily good in the eyes of God. However, what is good from God, it must be the best for the Moon.” he said with full confidence that God always gives the best for His servants.

“Amin .. that's your new son. Oh, yes ... This weekend, Father and Mother are going to Gunung Kidul, staying there at the Sewahan house. You at home alone is okay, right?” ask Mr. Hartono to the Moon.

“It's okay, Mr. .. please stay at the Simbah house. Moon is definitely safe to be in this house.”

The night chat both ended with a feeling of relief. Everything that he previously rested on, now the Moon to share with his own Father. For the Moon, venting with the Father is always fun.