At the Crossroads of Love

53. After party

The party was over before Magrib. Indeed, it was a message and a request from his father Ara, the condition can hold a surprise party for Ara's birthday.

When Ratih and Naina ask permission to hold a birthday party for Ara, Papa Randy allows for an early afternoon or evening.

The guests have gone home, leaving four people, the showman. Especially if not to clean up the remnants of the party. Pitying that they were tired of preparing for the party, Papa Randy asked the neighbors for help cleaning up.

Papa Randy is happy, his son Ara is surrounded by good friends. They were hesitant when they asked for permission, but they could be held accountable. Because of their kindness Papa Randi also had a surprise.

The condition of the house has returned as before, the five with their Ara lesehan in the living room. Papa Randy came in, came home from the mushola. '' How are you tired?'' ask Papa Randy who sat down together.

''Lumayan, Om.'' replied Ratih.

''But comparable to the happiness of Ara.'' said Naina.

Revano and Rega just nodded.

''Thank you, yes guy's. This week I think you guys why, not make a surprise for me.''' both hands Ara each holding one hand Ratih and one hand Naina.

''Because you have done good, Om has a reward for you. Want, no?''

''You.mau.'' they answered in unison. Papa Randy smiled at their enthusiasm.

Papa Randy paused his talk, so Ratih and Naina looked at Ara, as if asking 'what' Ara put her shoulder on because she herself did not know the reward her Papa meant.

''Tomorrow is Sunday, you have an event, no?'' the question made them even more curious.

''No.''

''No.''

''If there is no event and you want, Om would invite you to go fishing to Rawa Village.''

Silent.

''Not just fishing, Om. I mean, we are taught to eat. And messing around too.'' seontang Naina menoyor jidat Ratih. Not without reason Ratih asked, because he did not like fishing. Why is it difficult to be fished if the seller has prepared what can be eaten immediately.

''Yes, you can eat and play there.'' Hearing him Ratih immediately prancing happily.

After telling her the surprise, Papa Randy went inside.

''Huu. basic dining.'' said Rega to Ratih.

''Emang it does not.'' reply Ratih sewot.

Lah has returned like before they both easily fuss again. Must be a birthday today, not a birthday so they can get along.

''Have returned to the original mode, miss me with your cards like this.'' said Revano.

'' Mending I came home from being a bullian. Ra, go home yeah, see you tomorrow at school.'' Ratih bamit all salah home salami except Rega. '' Go home, sana! wh why? still waiting for the cake from Ara.'' Ratih knows Rega is expecting a birthday cake cut from Ara, unfortunately Ara gives the pieces of cake to her Papa, Ratih and Naina.

''What fire! go home! do not forget to send a letter. ''

'' It's not an age, letter. Basic ABG force babe I. ''

The extent of Ratih followed by the others.

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The promised Heart of the Week

All gathered at Ara's house, Papa Randy rents a type of avanza that can fit many passengers, and is self-copied.

It turns out there was Sukma's father, the one who Papa Randy picked up.

Dad was ready when the party came. He sat in front of Papa Randy.

''If you go with young people like you, I don't feel old.'' Sukma's father said shortly after entering the car.

''That's why, I called Mas Sukma, so as not to grow old by myself.'' said Papa Randy.

The journey that has been crowded with the existence of Ratih and Rega, is now increasingly crowded with the existence of Sukma Father. From Sukma's father Ratih and Rega got the nickname duo R.

After 45 minutes the journey finally arrived at the destination. Rawa Village. A floating restaurant complete with a playground in the middle of the lake Rawa Pening. Merely eating fish with various preparations is common. But if you eat it in Kampung Rawa will get a bonus in the form of views of the expanse of rice fields and swamps that snapped around the restaurant. Also the series of mountains that line each other is Mount Ungaran, Mount Telomoyo, Mount Merbabu and Mount Merapi.

Lunch time is still long, young people spend time by boat around the restaurant. Papa Randy and Sukma's father prefer to sit in the saung while waiting for lunch.

''Ara looks very happy Ran.'' said Sukma's father who is in fact appropriate.

''Yes, Mas. He made good friends and loved her.''

''Then what are you worried about, Ara grew up like other children. You managed to become a father and mother for him.'' entertain Sukma's father who somehow his best friend looks gloomy, and suddenly just invited him to meet, when it was told that Sukma's father was in Semarang.

'' Yes, I have succeeded in raising her, Anggi has left her such a precious pearl. I will always take care of it until the time I myself give up to the man who will replace me to take care of him later.''

''How lucky the man was.''

''Whoever he is, I will marry them myself.''

''Yes, you will marry Ara, who will you be? there is another Papa Ara.'' Kellakar Sukma's father. Still unable to change the aura of sadness on Papa Randy's face.

''The boy who had been in an accident with Ara, had already started looking for Ara's whereabouts.'' Papa Randy got word from Antok about Raga who had been to the house. Unfortunately Antok did not meet only news from neighbors.

''He's a good boy, right? And what's wrong is He was looking for Ara, wasn't it that in the accident he was also seriously injured. Maybe because it's healed, so He's looking for Ara.''

''Raga is a good boy. Dear and considerate with Ara.''

''Don't be too burden they are young, the journey is still long. Pray for the best if they are friends. '' Sukma's father understood now that Raga's presence was back which made him half moody.

'' I like Raga, if she is Ara's soul mate, I accept, happy because Ara must be happy too. But since the accident, my heart doubts that there is concern for Ara's safety.''

''You're Ran, Ara is still High School, your mind is far away, use Ara's soul mate all. Noh my son who has three heads has not yet brought his soul mate home.'' Sukma's father remembered his son Gatra who was still loyal to his bachelor status.

''What Ara was betrothed to Gatra, Mas.''

''Uhukk... '' Sukma's father choked on his own saliva. ''You said What Ran?''

'' Ara's match with Gatra. You want Mas, have Ara's daughter-in-law said Papa Randy without burden.

''You're healthy, Ran. Ara is still in High School, too young for Gatra who is already broke. Yes.. even if Ara wants I also agree to have a daughter-in-law model of your son. Already Ran mending food messages alone, if continued can digress wherever you talk, like people want to die tomorrow.''

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