About the Heart

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"Honey," I slowly opened my eyes after feeling a touch hit my arm.

"There's a phone" Mas Rud said as he pointed at my trembling HP.

"Hello!" lift me up after taking the HP I charged.

"It's 'you're on your way home, Ma! Maybe in 3 hours, Rosa 'get home" I replied.

"Yes, Ma!" shut me.

"From mama?" Mas Rud started talking after I hung up the phone.

"Yes, Mom!" my answer.

The phone from this mama, actually a regular phone, mama asked me where I was. But my feelings are not good, something is stuck in my heart.

"What's wrong?" asked Mas Rud when he saw me daydreaming.

"I don't feel good, Mom. What's at home?" tanyaku.

Rud clasped my finger. That's how he calms me down. And this will always work.

"Don't think weird, positive thinking baby!"

I smile. Trying to eliminate a little gap filled with debris.

"Let me anter you go home! We make sure everything's okay!" the Entertain Mas Rud

*****

As I expected, by 15:00 I had reached the house delivered by the Rud mas.

I went straight into the room because mom wanted to talk to Mas Rud first.

"Son, can you talk to me for a second!" Mama said with a serious mimic.

"Yes, Auntie!" replied Mas Rud curiously.

"Mom knows you're close these past few months. Have you thought about what your future will be like?" Mama expressed her thoughts.

"I'm serious about Rosa, Tan! I want this relationship to be united in front of the penghulu." explained Mas Rud

"Auntie agrees to your relationship! The problem is Ardi. Last night he came here to continue the matchmaking that Rosa had rejected." Mama told me about her turmoil.

"Aunty, I will immediately discuss this matter with my parents," Mas Rud gave a reassurance.

"Well, son, Aunt will be waiting for your good news!" say Mama.

Mas Rud immediately parted after their chatter reached common ground.

*****

"Sa, here!" Mom handed me a box.

From the picture on the box, I knew it was a new HP. Why did Mom give me HP? I didn't ask for it, even my HP was fine!

"From Ardi!" My mother answered from my mind.

"Sorry, Ma, turn around! Rosa doesn't want this HP!" reject me.

"He asked to continue the match, Sa!" obviously Mama.

"Ma, Rosa won't!" nadaku.

Mama fell silent. I found my mother's face so moody. I know your mom's burden is heavy.

"You know, you and Nak Rud love each other. Do you know who Ardi is? Mama agreed with your relationship with Nak Rud from the beginning. But this isn't just about mom and you, but our big family?" obviously Mama.

I really hate this match. They only think of high social status if I marry Ardi. They don't think whether I'm happy or not.

"Did Rosa not have the right to make her own choice, Ma?" my many.

"Hey, Sa! You should be aware! You are just the son of a widow! You should be the same way Ardi wants you! You don't know it's lucky!" said Mr. Dhe Haryo who suddenly was in the family room.

"But Rosa doesn't like Ardi sir Dhe!" ketus balaku.

"Love is only a matter of time!" insistent Mr. Dhe.

"You should marry her!" break Mr. Dhe.

I'm no longer interested in hearing a unilateral decision from Mr. Dhe. While mom, I know she actually disagrees with this matchmaking. But the pressure from the family made Mama helpless.

I left them without a word. No matter anymore! What do I care for? If they don't care about my heart either!