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Teach me to laugh (Romantic Story)

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"You're still my responsibility, Rum. So, you must obey what the Father said," my father's decree did not want to be denied.

You leave me who is still sitting tight.

Duck. Silent for a while. Tears are unstoppable again. Mom doesn't talk much. He was in the middle between me and my father.

"Please obey your Father, Nduk! How long are you like this?" Mother's advice while rubbing her back and embracing so that my head rests on her shoulder.

"I just love Mas Bram, Mom. He promised to come" I said, sobbing.

"It's been two years, Nduk. He hasn't even told you anything since he last got here." Mother looked me in the eye, making me more and more confused with my relationship with Mas Bram.

Two years ago, my beloved came home to express her sincerity in stalking me as a wife. For various considerations you give a pause a year before the relationship is really inaugurated.

That was the last time I met him. The tall man finally went to complain of fate on the opposite island. There is one company that needs its power. Considering he's a bachelor of mechanical engineering.

Despite the distance, our relationship is well maintained. Every time we send messages via whatsapp. Share the meeting via videocall. Everything he did and the problems he experienced never escaped my attention.

There was a happy moment and a moment when we talked that night. Because one more month we will meet the body and of course carry out the duties we have planned before. But who would have thought, it was my last video call with him. Since then, there have been no more messages that I have received. The messages I sent only tick one.

There was no answer I received when I asked her close friends and relatives. My heart is so heartbreaking. Between worry, longing and anger being one. Surprisingly, I kept waiting for his presence. Wishing and wishing he came with the sweetest smile I always craved.

My hope seems to be in vain. It's been almost a year I expect his figure to say hello even if it's just a message.

"Tomorrow the Rendi family will come here to ask you. You don't want to obey what you say. Accept the proposal," said the father from outside the house.

"But, Sir. Ak-."

I haven't finished speaking yet, Father interrupted without pause.

"Nothing but. This is my decision. I don't want a lot of talk out there getting wild if you're a spinster, no pranks .." said Mr. firmly.

Once again I still sobbed in Mom's arms. Why does it have to be like this? The rendition? Yes, I do know him. He is still a distant brother. I met him several times during a big family event. The man even knew about my relationship with Mas Bram. Didn't expect it to be like this.

There was nothing wrong with my parents. Even the family is quite democratic about many things related to life. But the judgment and judgment of the community make Father and Mother must make a decision, even though it ultimately skinned the recesses of my heart.

"Thank you, Nduk. Mom and Dad were married because of an arranged marriage. Learn to love and accept your partner. Because married life is not enough just you love him alone. Many factors. Marriage is like a school for life. Nurut yo, Nduk!" Mother's advice made me more nervous. One side of the heart wants to rebel, but the other side can accept what you say.

Tonight, it's hard to close your eyes. Something's raging in the chest. Want to run away and get out of this situation, but where? My lover I don't even know where she is.

There was no choice left for me, other than to accept what the parents decided.

****

Aunty and some relatives had already come at home, welcoming the arrival of the Rendi family that was coming this afternoon.

I still covered myself with blankets as I heard the boisterous jest of some cousins and others who were busy arranging and serving treats.

I know Randy very well. Several times also had a chat with him, even just with him I told him about my love story with Mas Bram. But this is not the story I want.

"Let's get ready. Mother has called Mbak Sum to dress you to be beautiful. No kuel." She pulled the blanket that covered my body. Raising my hand forcefully, meksi I'm a little reluctant. Put a towel on my shoulder so I clean myself to the bathroom.

"This mom's nothing'an, si? Then she will, Mom!" Lazy still clutches my body.

"Come, take a shower!" My mother pushed my body into the bathroom.

When he came out of the bathroom, some cousins and Ma'am Sum had welcomed him with a sigh. A shirt was prepared on the bed.

This time, there was no choice for me. Madam Sum has already polished my face. My cousins chattered to tease me. I just smiled faintly in response to them. Hiding the wound exactly. It turns out this sick. Almost a year was hurt by Mas Bram's unfailing love, and before I could actually take it. Now I'm forced to tether my heart to someone who even in my shadow doesn't.

I can what? I'm still on my parents' side? Right now the family's good name is my perioritas. I'm sorry, Bram! This time I stopped wishing for your arrival. I lost to circumstances.

One hour later, the Rendi group had come carrying a lot of shipments.

I just sat in silence as the request came from both of Rendi's parents. The man smiled as you gladly accepted the proposal. The ring was finally pinned by Rendi in my sweet day. I was still hesitant when I wanted to pin the ring to her finger, but again Mother's shady face was like intimidating me.

Applause and joyful laughter as Rendi and I showed off the ring that had been embedded in our respective ring fingers.

The next minute, everyone ate the dishes that had been prepared. Clumsiness and guyonan blaring all over the house. I'm still sitting in my original place. Looking at the device, hoping for a message from him, so that this event can be canceled.

"What daydreams?" Rendi suddenly approached and sat down at the side.

"Why do you want to marry me, Rend? While you know my story with Mas Bram." A question I wanted to ask him from the beginning.

"I don't know, Rum. It's just that I want to protect you. Maybe you can't accept me yet, but let that affection grow slowly. I don't even want you to be betrothed to someone else, who you don't even know."

"You mean, Rend?" There was something else stirring in my mind as he answered my question.

"Two weeks ago, when I heard your father and my father talk, they were about to introduce you to Daddy's business friend. A man who is quite rich, but I don't know if I still have doubts about the character he has. Remembering you makes me sad if you fall into the hands of the wrong guy. So, out of nowhere, I just made up my mind and expressed my desire to keep you engaged."

There was no word I wanted to say to the man who had now shaken me. But, all I see is sincerity in him.

"Some of us can be friends just like before. You know for a long time you finally hypnotized also with my charm," he jokes while thrusting a glass of orange ice that I immediately gulped without waste.

Kurespond his dick with a small punch on his shoulder.

"This book is ready to remove the traces of a man's shoulder that made you comfortable first," he still teases.

I just laughed, slightly forgetting the tightness that the previous minute filled my heart. "It could be you, Rend."

"No, you are beautiful when you laugh. It's not worth making you cry until you forget about your future."

I'm thieving. I admit every time I meet Rendi. I kind of had a way to laugh and a little forget about the wound.

The event ended with the return of the Rendi family. Many prayers were made for us so that the event would be broadcast until Day H.

"If you miss me. Don't hesitate to call me, Rum!" The whisper of Rendi in the orange as she passed me in the courtyard of the house. Makes me unable to help laugh.

***

"How about this, Rum?" Rendi showing decoration of the pelaminan.

"Just whatever, Rend. I'll just go with your taste" I replied.

Mom came from outside the house.

"Rum, someone's coming." Mother's breath is irregular.

"Who, Ma?"

Mom looked at me and saw Rendi. I hesitated a little to talk.

"Who, Ma?" Desakku.

"Bram's."

I'm speechless. Suddenly he wanted to run. But there's something I remember. There's a rendi here. I'll see Rendi soon.

"Just meet him. Take it easy, let Mother accompany me here," said Rendi gave permission.

"Thank you, Rend."

When to step. Suddenly ....

"Wait, Rum." The man moved from his seat. Approaching me and speaking softly near the sky. "If you want to go back to him. It's still not too late. I will support your decision ...."

Rendi sat back down. As if nothing had happened, he talked to Mom as usual.

I set foot into the living room. There are men I have missed all along. Mas Bram's. He stood up when he saw me. I wanted to hold her tightly but suddenly my steps stopped. I'm retreating. Mas Bram raised an eyebrow full of wonder.

We sat and stayed silent for a long time.

"Ma-af." We say simultaneously.

"You go first, Mas!" My orders want to know the reason behind the news I never got from him.

"Sorry, Rum. I can only come now, but what is it? How many workers in your house" he asked in confusion.

"I'm getting married, Mas" I replied softly despite the pain but it had to be said.

"Why do you have to, Rum?"

"I should have asked, Mom. Why did you suddenly disappear without any news? I've been waiting for a message from you for almost a year."

"I'm sorry, Rum. Is there no chance for me anymore?"

"She, Mom."

"Then let me talk to Mom and Dad."

"No, Mas. Maybe me and you can knit love back, but there will be a lot of people who get hurt. Many families will lose their pride. You understand enough, though, Mom. No other man should abuse a woman who has been beaten by another man."

"But, Rum ...."

"I'm sorry, Mom. Let me accept my destiny. I was wrong, but you had the same hand so I decided this. I just don't want to hurt Mom and Dad anymore."

"Rum, let me talk to your fiancee?"

"No, Mas. Rendi even let go if I have to go back to you."

"Then what's the problem?"

"The problem is your own choice, ma'am."

"That's, Rum?"

"When you cut off contact with me, you actually made the decision that we might both have a chance to leave. Communication is trivial, Mas, but a relationship without good communication will also not work. Someday you might do the same thing like this, if I had a blemish of being hurt. Sorry, Mas. I can't."

"Rome!" The man screamed a little.

"Go, Mas. Let me release the love I gave you. Live your life like you did when you didn't call me first."

"Are you no longer in love with me, Rum?"

"Why don't you ask your heart, Mom. When you're more willing to let me wail hope you're here until twelve full moons."

Bram was finally silent. We are both silent. The next minute he went home. I just let that back disappear behind the fence.

"Are you sure of your decision, Rum?" said Rendi approaching while hugging my body.

I sobbed in his field chest. Drown your head there.

"Teach me laugh with you, Rend! Teach me!" That's all I said from my lips.

"of course. Believe me!"

This time I let this heart be anchored to a new heart. A heart that can make me laugh and forget about pain.

Pardon me!

Finishes.

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