Father To Sapphira
Proposal

PoV Rendy's

I called Risa this morning. But not lifted. When I asked Zein about her sister, she said Risa had not woken up. He has not even filled his stomach.

He couldn't have hibernated. It is not rainy season.

I know, maybe he's exhausted. Because Zein said they came home late from the cafe. I feel guilty for not following Kak Mira's advice to wait for her. I also thought about how I would go home, if I had to wait for him to come home until the show was over. There's no way we're taking each other. Especially until I have to stay at her house. Things that can't happen.

I don't know how many tens of calls Risa ignored. I'm getting frustrated. I have the lyrics on my phone. 11.53. Soon enter the time of Zuhur. If we get there he hasn't prepared himself how ? Ah, who cares. I proposed to him even if he only used a negligee. I'd better warn him first to pay attention to his clothes.

[After Zuhur I will go home. Wear a neat shirt. Don't kayak inem]

I sent a message to Risa. Whether it's read or not, it's a recent affair. At least if he wants to nag me later, I have a defense. I followed Papa to the mosque. After making sure the preparations that will be taken to Risa's house are complete.

*****

Home from the mosque. I saw Sakha sitting on the patio chair in a well-dressed manner. How handsome that boy is. His face was exactly mine when I was a kid. That's what I saw on my childhood photo album. Mama still keeps it neatly in the closet with other reading books.

Brother Mira and Mama took out a gift. Papa, I saw me start the engine of the car and check the state of the car. Lita, my cousin from Papa's side, who's been living at home for a few days out with a flower bucket.

"Surely you all forgot the same one, right?" he said as he put the bucket into his arms.

Brother Mira gasps. "Iwai... You really are, Lit. Thankfully, there are you. If not, the candidate of this lizard knows the same business as this. I'm surprised by you, Ren. How did you become a crocodile ? Gonta - change of girlfriend. A month can be twice changed. But this kind of business, you don't even understand. There is no romance - romance". Said Brother Mira with a dismissive tone.

"Eh, don't get me wrong, brother. Bang Rendy is romantic. I've seen him carry a bucket while dating the same. Which has a mole on that cheek deck. Which is sweet. If it's not wrong they dated four months. Record for bang Rendy because it's just the same that the girl bang Rendy can long date her. That's her romantic, sister. But the romantic dryness of this Rendy bang if the same boyfriend - his girlfriend".

I don't know where Lita could know that. Because all I know, Lita just went to school and went to college outside the area. Why can he know all the moves - I giggled with some women. For a little information. Lita has been studying for the third semester at one of the top universities in Jakarta. He moved here because he was tired of being away from family. He studied in Padang, West Sumatra.

"I also sometimes think, maybe this is called the metamorphosis phase. From crocodiles to lizards. Just like Risa, she can not be romantic and can not be angry. Great, right Risa?", Brother Mira is a good observer. She knows very well what I would be if it was near Risa.

"Assynoltom... "

"Vaalaikumussalam... "

We spoke in unison while looking at the source of the sound. The tall man with the long-sleeved batik shirt in brown and the gray jean pants made me gobsmack. What - what the fuck is he ? Why does he look like he has an event ? Almost similar to me, just different from the color of the batik. I glanced at Mama who kept smiling looking at her niece.

"Waws... Mas Tio is very handsome. If it's Rendy's bang" he said, shaking his hand at me. "Eh, but wait. Who are we going to bed for, Tan ? Bang Rendy or Mas Tio ? Fear sister Risa later misunderstood again. Risa likes Mas Tio".

Gosh darn. Why did my heart become sharp - ketir gini anyway with Lita's words. What are they - what ? Instead of encouraging me, it makes me anxious like this. Tio again. Why should he come. Ah, I can - Risa will turn away from me if there is Tio.

"No, Ma'am. Mama's bachelor child is already insecure because Tio is coming", this time Kak Mira who teases me. Haaa. It's so nice that these women tease me. My heart feels in this fitness place.

"Heeh... You guys were a long time ago, anyway. What time do we leave ? Beautiful booby hunting that has our house waiting for us" said the middle-aged woman who was in the silver Avanza car. It was Tio's family car. While the one who spoke earlier was Aunt Diah, Mama Tio.

We immediately prepared to go to Risa's house after a reprimand from Mama Tio. I brought my own car with Lita. While Mama, Kak Mira and Sakha join one car with Papa. Only Tio's parents invited Mama to this event. Papa Tio is my mother's older brother. Lita's parents can't come because her father is sick.

After half an hour, we finally reached our destination. Risa's House. There, I see there are already some people who fill Risa's house. Zein and Dad seemed to be sitting with my two middle-aged men. And wait... I saw the figure of a tall man whom I knew very well. What's he doing there ? I didn't even tell any of my friends about this event. But why is he here too ? Did Risa invite him ?.

Tok tok tok tok

Gosh darn. The sound of a knock on my car window rattled me. Lita ? Since when he was outside. I put my car glass down.

All the families had already walked towards Risa's house. Ah, because of him, I became dreamy like this. I got out of the car and widened my pace to chase after my family.

Mr and Zein welcomed us. Followed by two middle-aged men who turned out to be the older sister of Risa's mother. We were immediately welcome to enter by them. As he approached the tall man, he immediately held my hand and approached.

"Lo crazy, really creepy. Or even just nganter candidate doang?", he said while giggling. His eyes looked at Tio who was walking with Lita while carrying a flower bucket.

Oh, my God, I just realized. That bucket should be me holding. Lita too. Why was it even given to Tio. It's increasingly seen that the one who actually has the intention is Tio. I wasn't. Damnit damnit!

"Whispering lo", I could only ignore Erik's words. Yep. The tall man was Erik. My friend is also Risa.

"I came here to pinjem Safira. Uh, apparently there was a good meal. I postpone my show. It's probably more important". He continued when we sat inside.

Oh, so it turns out he didn't know about this show at all. "Don't let all the alumni know about this, yeah".

"Pure. Just so there was this", Erik fused his index finger and thumb together and swiped them both.

"Basar guy matre".

I had to silence Erik's mouth so he wouldn't spread the word about this event to the alumni. I'm just afraid that later Risa will return to get unpleasant rumors from other friends. Especially from Wulan. He was most pleased to vilify Risa. Her sharp mouth would never stop before Risa was cornered.

I spread the view. Looking for the woman I always miss. But he doesn't seem to be out yet. Or not even awake yet ? Yes Tuha. Hopefully today he can behave appropriately for women. Hopefully Manda can overcome her magical sister.

"alright. Thank you for coming. Mr. Rino, Rendy's son and his family. Silakam tasted the dish first" said the middle-aged man whom I did not know his name. She is the eldest sister of Risa's mother.

"Yes, Sir. Thank you for the welcome. We'd better just get the point across for our arrival here". That's Om Salim, Tio's father speaking.

Gee. Why did Salim speak ? Could - could he even propose to Risa for Tio. Oh, dearGod. Why at a time like this is not Papa speaking to represent me. My heart doesn't feel calm then the situation.

"Who would propose to you ato the Tio ? Or, you're gonna have to stab your own cousin".

I gasped at Erik's words. Instead of calming me down, she was heating up - the manation of my heart. My mind was gone because Om Salim started the conversation. Plus Erik who spoke the origin.

I looked at Brother Mira who was opposite me. He smiled but seemed to be teasing me. I turned my eyes to Lita. He even stuck out his tongue. Gosh darn. Their attitude even more upset me. My lyrics Tio. His face is very cheerful. His smile never faded from his face. Ouch... Why am I insecure like this to him.

I breathe slowly. Many times I set my breath to calm myself. I have to be optimistic. This is my day. I fight, and I will enjoy whatever the outcome. I need to stay calm. Smile, Rendy. Don't show them your turmoil.

"We came here, to ask the daughter sir... "

"Sarja". Whisper to Om Salim who does not know the name of his Father Risa.

"Yes, Mr. Sarja. On this day, we would like to ask Mr. Sarja for his blessing to allow our son to ask Risa. How about Mr Sarja ? Would Mr Sarja give our child blessing to ask Risa ? Making Risa the wife of our son Rendy".

At last. My name is also called. I think Om Salim forgot and instead mentioned his son's name. Heh. I feel relieved my heart.

I saw Risa's family negotiating. Zein looked a smile - a smile watching the middle-aged men discussing. Then they seemed to laugh a little.

"Thank you for your goodwill as guardian of Nak Rendy. We received a good proposal from Nak Rendy. But all this would be nice to return to Nak Risa. Because they will run the household. So whatever the decision of Nak Risa, we will respect and appreciate". Said Risa's Omnya.

Yep. That's absolutely true. The decision of the Treatise determines all this. My heart still wasn't calm waiting for that answer. I didn't see Risa. Where is he really ?