Antonym Intellect, Synonym of Dearest

Mbah Rangga Bizarre Banget

I don't really remember Mbah Rangga's face last time, but for a 110-year-old, my Mbah is pretty fit. And that doesn't make sense to me. More horrible, actually. It felt tight as it got closer to him. I was instantly overwhelmed by a strange baseless anxiety.

Mbah Rangga stood up and greeted the two of us while stretching out his hands. Somehow, I was immediately overwhelmed with an unpleasant feeling. There is something wrong with Mbah Rangga, but I don't know what I can say with words.

I felt a hand hugging my waist and holding me back to advance closer.

Ariel's.

His face hardened when he saw Mbah Rangga. He held me back my body to stop. His forehead shriveled as if he was judging this figure in front of us as dangerous or not. And from the squeeze on my waist, I can judge that he also felt something wrong towards Mbah Rangga.

Pakde Sasongko, the eldest son of Mbah Rangga approached us with his wheelchair, “Just go Nduk, you will be blessed to get married,” his hiss with his voice vibrating with the sign of old age.

"Wouldn't there be a Marriage Dispensation filing first yes, because I'm not yet 19 years old" Ariel said.

"It has been taken care of since last week" said Pakde Sasongko.

We both had no other choice.

“Be careful..” whispered Ariel while looking down and whispering beside my ear.

The two of us have rarely seen Mbah Rangga. This was the first time I was this close to him.

Mbah Kakung approached both of us and patted our shoulders.

I'm goosebumps.

Because after being so close, I'm getting a sense of weirdness. For a human being over 100 years old, he was still standing strong. And even still fresh fit looks younger than his children.

Also, the grin is abnormal. His seemingly happy roar looked at us, in my eyes it was terrifying. Like someone used their body to stand up.

“Two Ariel..” said.

I breathed a sign of anxiety. He said just now, Two Ariel. He knew we would be named that way.

“You two are different from the others,” he said. “I remember when I laughed with Rejo. He told me his grandson in Scotland was named Ariel Clodio. The Lion of God for Victory. Yaaaaa, I immediately laughed, because I also have a granddaughter named Ariel Claudia hahahahah!”

His laughter blared in our ears, we no one dared to speak.

“Maybe that's Destiny. There is no such thing as coincidence in this world. Doesn't it?! Your name as a marker if you have each other with one another.”

I listened while looking down, I couldn't see his face.

There was a strange feeling of fear against me.

“Listen, my children, my grandchildren,” said Mbah Rangga while upholding his body, “This upcoming marriage is a symbol of our brotherhood. After my death on worldly affairs, I hope everything continues to run in synergy. Do not let the brotherhood between the family Ranggasadono and Rejoprastowo break up just like that,”

As he spoke, we were all silent. The atmosphere in the large hall was silent for an instant.

“We chose the third lineage for symbolic so that the blood that flows is not too far. I hope the sincerity of you two towards this event, the proclamation of you two,” Mbah Rangga once again patted our shoulders.

If only he knew we were doing all this for money...

**

Mbah Rangga who will obviously be my Marriage guardian. Because my father is dead. Clearly Mbah Rangga has absolute power over girls who will be mated. In this case, it means me.

Moreover, the condition of Mbah Rangga is considered in accordance with the requirements of marriage guardians in a nasab manner, which is male, Muslim, puberty, reasonable, and fair. But I was a bit hesitant with the words reasonable and fair. I mean... is this marriage fair to me? For Ariel? Meanwhile, Mr. Aaron, Ariel's father, took a breath and held him nervously when he saw Mbah Rangga who looked bright.

Like us, he was also vigilant.

Penghulu then asked, "Brother Ariel Clodio Rejoprastowo, do you agree to accept Sister Ariel Claudia Ranggasadono as a wife with a set of prayer tools and Good Gold weighing 240 grams?”

I almost cheered.

Gold 240 grams? I peeked into the box on the table.

Yes, it contains two plates of 100 gr gold bars wrapped in typical laminating Antam, and four gold bars with a 10 gr chasing antam. The amount was adjusted to my age, 24 years.

Who's planning on giving me that fancy Mas Kawin?

Definitely not Ariel.

Is Mr Aaron, Mr Ariel?!

I saw him himself frowning looking at the contents of the box. Then he looked at me while saying ‘wow’.

So it doesn't seem to be him.

Then who?!

“Ya, I agree and willing.” Ariel replied firmly.

Mr. Penghulu asked that same sentence twice more. And at the last moment, Ariel finally dared to look at Mbah Rangga cynically, saying she agreed. It was as if the boy was challenging him.

Ah yes.

The gold they found was in the backyard. Divided in two, between the house of Mbah Rangga and the other half in the yard area of Mbah Rejo house.

Is this gold that became my Maharkhu belonging to Mbah Rejo?

And. who is our concern, Ariel first reached out to Mbah Rangga.

Mbah Rangga while chuckling, to be honest his voice and nose do not indicate he is reasonable, but how can I prove? He took Ariel by the hand and said Ijab.

And then smoothly Ariel said the word kabul.

**

Gee whiz...

I'm already married.

Ariel in front of me, wrapped in her High School uniform, seemed to be slipping her head to the table muttering, “My youth has disappeared.”.

“Neither time, our people live misah. It can still be pargoy kok,” whispered me

“If Miss Teacher is pregnant I'm husband on standby,”

“Awas only if you dare to prank,” murmured.

Heard her, a voice that irritated my ears. But as a High School Teacher, this behavior is indeed typical of men his age. Who likes to try new things, the more smell ‘neraka’ is increasingly considered exciting. If I want to be extended anyway I've considered Cat Calling or seduction while teaching as harassment, but how much should I put into the BK room then that's the way.

I realized,

This bengal bule guy is quite smart, he can even say kabul smoothly..

Once again, Mbah Rangga approached us.

I breathed out to strengthen my heart. I really didn't feel comfortable as he approached.

“I'm relieved it feels. I managed to get the last descendant of my best friend. My promise has been made. Thank you Le, Nduk,” said Mbah Kakung with a thin smile.

We were both stunned.

How happy is this?

Come to think of it, indeed all this time there was no descendant of Mbah Rejo who married the descendants of Mbah Rangga anyway. I don't know why... Maybe it's so close to our kinship, so it's like we're marrying a cousin ourselves, even though there's no blood ties.

Mbah Rangga approached and whispered, in a voice that only we could hear. “After a long time I hold this body in order to remain standing firmly until this wedding procession, the union of these two families. Stay last procession, then I can go after my lover.”.

Instantly I brushed.

What did that mean just now?

“You are not allowed to part, or the gold will vanish unceremoniously. I found the treasure along with Rejo. The gold exists because of our close union. If you get divorced, the gold will also disappear. In other words, bankruptcy will hit all descendants,”.

We silently digest all the words of Mbah Rangga.

We were silent because we were afraid.

Until Ariel whispers, “What model assignment are you guys on?” the sound of anger sign growling. I was expecting it but I tried not to say it in my mouth. But this Ariel seems more courageous to argue Mbah Rangga.

“Khehehehehe, not a pesugihan, my grandson. But a bloody agreement,” Mbah Rangga's voice changed. It was not his voice.

Mbah Rejo's.

“A-acute?” stuttering Ariel while straightening her body, But Mbah Rangga immediately grabbed her by the neck and forced her down again.

“Heh, the semprul child,” growled Mbah Rangga, who was apparently being taken over by Mbah Rejo.  “Lawyer has indicated that you can't go anywhere anymore. Your actions will affect the whole family. Last procession, Ariel Claudia's virginity blood will make us free,”

“Blood... what?” I'm emotionless. I shook off Mbah Rangga's hand. “What does that mean Mbah?!” irked me.

Mbah Rangga straightened his body and looked at me by raising his chin. “I have to be absolutely sure Ariel married you completely. You have kept your chastity, right? I've made sure you're holy all this time through my people. Bring me your virgin blood, remember, my nose can smell the difference between virgin blood, menstrual blood, and fresh blood from the incision,”

Ariel came to my front, protecting me.

“We ask for a bigger portion for our sacrifice,” Ariel said.

I'm gawking.

It could be at a time like this that he thought of only money!

I heard, the people behind us also became boisterous because of his words just now.

“I thought you were this slick, you are indeed my descendant who most closely resembles me, Kehehehehehe,” Mbah Rejo's voice again. It was as if Mbah Rangga had two personalities in one body. “Just calm snot boy, Rangga and I have arranged it,”

And Mbah Rangga - or Mbah Rejo, now I'm also confused - gave a code to his two lawyers to lead the two of us away from the crowd.