ASMARANTI (Substantial Wife )

10. No Need to Give Hope

A cup of hot coffee is ready, and Ranti has served Abi sitting at the kitchen table, not even from her cooking place.

From where Abi sat, Abi could freely see and observe Ranti's busyness tonight.

Seeming so deft and meticulous in Abi's view, each Ranti prepared some ingredients and seasonings.

"Why bengong again mas?, drink the coffee dong" said Ranti by shaking her head, seeing Abi just let the coffee smoke soar.

...As the coffee connoisseur says, Enjoy it while it is hot, because if it is cold it will taste different....

"Ohh Emm.. Yes " replied Abi.

Almost Abi forgot the previous coffee, because it was too focused on looking at Ranti who was in front of him. Long hair that in pigtails carelessly to the top, wearing a home shirt with a knee length and apron that hangs on the neck, makes Abi feel Ranti is so beautiful even in a simple appearance.

Abi sipped a little by little the hot coffee made by Ranti, "Emmm... It's delicious, it tastes different from what I used to drink" Abi murmured inwardly.

"Why do you have to cook at night, want to be able to do it tomorrow morning instead of ?" Abi asked still with a sip of coffee made by Ranti.

Ranti who heard the question from Abi, commented a smile "It seems like tomorrow Ranti will leave during the day, So Ranti is better to cook now" replied Ranti later

Abi seemed to squint one eye, with a look of wonder. "Don't you say afternoon ?" Ask Abi then

"Yes, the plan is so, but after Ranti thought, it is better to leave during the day, and Ranti still has time to rest before tomorrow's work" Reply Ranti with busy hands stirring the rendang in the frying pan.

Abi replied with a nod of his head.

"I'm taking you ?" Pinta Abi once again.

Ranti seemed to stare fixedly at Abi's black bead "never give hope if you yourself are not sure to be the focus" said Ranti by commenting on a sweet smile.

Hearing the words from Ranti Abi slightly felt slapped. Re-awakening from the wishful thinking if he was now alone had hurt Ranti very much.

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Next day

Ranti was ready with all kinds of needs that he would carry, all of which he packed in a large suitcase, in addition to clothes, all of which he had packed in, Ranti also brought some of her typical city souvenirs for her to share with friends in her office.

The time is 13:15, while Ranti's train will leave at 14:45, and Abi is still in the office.

Before leaving for the office Abi had advised to wait for him, and will return to the apartment before 12 noon, in fact it has been more than an hour Abi did not also appear.

Several times Ranti was seen looking at her smartphone, making sure there was a message sent by Abi.

"Or I just call ya" muttered Ranti

After a while waiting, and continued to contact , Abi also did not come, and in the end Ranti chose to send a message and she immediately headed to the station to hurry off.

After traveling for approximately 3 hours, Ranti finally arrived at the destination city.

"Replace !" A call heard from a great distance

"Mas Bian!" Ranti muttered

After standing right in front of Ranti Bian immediately grabbed the suitcase carried by Ranti and rushed to pull it, one hand holding the handle of the suitcase and the other hand reaching for Ranti's hand, hold tight to move immediately.

"Ehh .. sis" said Ranti trying to release Bian's hand

"Udah, just !" bian answered briefly by wearing his sunglasses.

Ranti just follow resigned, following the steps of Bian's level that took him somewhere.

Upon arrival in the parking lot, Bian opens the side of the car door for Ranti, and protects Ranti's head with one hand.

"Please enter the princess" Bian said excitedly.

"Mas Bian, Please Don't get rich in gini" Ranti pinta pinched her lips.

Not heeding Ranti's request, Bian just felt funny with rejection from Ranti.

"Well, how's Dewi ?" bian said with a focused view forward.

"Sister Goddess is still the same Mas "Ranti replied briefly.

"Regarding my offer at that time have you thought about it again ?" bian asked with eyes looking at Ranti who was sitting next to him.

"Married ? , Forgive Ranti but Ranti can not mas Bian" replied Ranti by lowering her face

"What?, I didn't mishear right?, have you really thought about it already ?" Bian asked Ranti a lot of questions.

Ranti simply replied with a nod of her head. Looking at the despair shown by Bian.

"Sorry Mas" said Ranti lirih.

For a moment the atmosphere in the car became quiet without any conversation like before. Both seem to be thinking in their own daydreams.

"If I may know why you're rejecting me this time?" Bian

To be honest Bian has experienced several times rejection from Ranti, but before Ranti always reasoned if, just think of Bian as an older brother.

And this time without hesitation Ranti again rejected Bian but with no reason. To make Bian feel very surprised.

"Ranti is married" said Ranti in a soft voice, but still very clearly heard by Bian's ears.

"What !" Said Bian by raising his voice an octave

"Huh you must be kidding me, crazy... Not funny Ran, if you refuse to find a realistic reason Dong ran--" said Bian

"I was serious mas "Tukas Ranti later.

Hearing the reason behind Ranti's rejection immediately made Bian's heart feel collapsed just like that, the heart he had been guarding for a person who had always been in his heart now felt far away for him to reach.

The atmosphere instantly became silent without any conversation. Ranti realizes that she has hurt Bian very much, someone who has always been kind to her.

But Ranti also did not want to lie to anyone, especially to Bian, with his current status has become a wife.

Ranti does not want to be considered to take advantage of Bian's kindness, by attracting a heart that always hopes for her, while Ranti can not give more.

***

Upon arrival in the Room Ranti threw her body rough on the minimalist-sized bed.

Looking at the ceiling of the room, making Ranti realize one thing, the sadness that Bian felt at this time might also be Ranti felt at this time. Recalling her marriage status with Abi.

How painful it is to hope in someone we know will not be able to become hope. So maybe now Bian is feeling, and Ranti also feels it.

Ranti feels more guilty to Bian, after knowing the truth, Bian who usually always wants to linger with him, even though Ranti is lazy to serve. But it is precisely now that Ranti misses the figure of Bian who always comforts her when Ranti is sad.

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