
Gino arrived home almost nine p.m. Intentionally the man did not go home immediately after earlier drove Budi and Yuli to the clinic, the man still stopped by angkringan where he usually coffee to buy time home, and he was still waiting for his family to return home, because actually Gino himself is lazy to go home.
After Agus, Gino's older brother remarried three months ago, from then on Gino felt lazy to go home. Actually it does not matter for his brother Gino to bring his wife home, but the attitude of Wulan, Agus' new wife that makes Gino reluctant to go home lately.
Wulan often acts caper to Gino. At first Gino thought Wulan approached him because he only wanted to know each other as brothers-in-law. But the more days Wulan's attitude increasingly makes Gino uncomfortable himself. Because Wulan is more concerned about herself than Agus who is her husband.
One more thing that makes Gino not so fond of Wulan is because Wulan does not love the children of Agus. Agus was previously a two-child divorcee. The first child of Agus was Junior High, while the smallest was still fifth grade SD. Wulan was previously a widow whose husband died.
Gino loved his two brothers very much. Gino often helped the cost of his parents' second school every time Agus was squeezed about money. Of the three Gino brothers who have a good job compared to the other two brothers. Agus, Gino's older brother worked in a timber factory, where salaries from the factory were sometimes insufficient for living expenses as well as for the school needs of his children. While Vita, Gino's younger sister is only a housewife. Her husband Vita is also the same as Agus, a laborer in a wood factory.
"Assalamu'alaikum, Buk," Gino greeted his mother who was waiting for his arrival while sitting on the front porch of the house.
"Wa'alaikum greetings" replied Nani, Gino's mother.
"When is it too late to go home, on purpose?" cerca Nani is pretty upset.
"I'm sorry, Buk, I'm dead." Gino had to lie.
Nani could only sigh violently. To be honest Nani already knows the change in attitude of her son lately, after the existence of Wulan in this house. But Nani chose to pretend not to know, even though Nani was secretly looking for the wrong Wulan so that Agus could divorce Wulan later.
Nani is very fond of Gino, because for Nani only Gino is obedient and obedient to him compared to Agus and Vita. In the past, Agus often opposed to Nani, so Agus was forced to drop out of high school due to his association that troubled the school. Vita is stubborn. His choice was always at odds with both of his parents, including the matter of a mate. Gino is Nani's only hope. Hopefully Gino will have a life partner who can make him happy. Sholihah women, women who love Gino sincerely.
"Where's the father, Buk?" tanya Gino after shaking hands with her mother.
"Have slept. You see what time it is?" Nani is still snuggled with Gino.
"Yes sorry, Buk. I went to the room, Buk," said Gino directly.
"Sop's mother first, Gi," Nani said as she walked with Gino into the house.
"No need, Buk, I've eaten just now" Gino refused, again forced to lie.
In Angkringan earlier Gino only drank coffee. Tonight Gino passed his dinner because he was not feeling well.
"Where to eat?" ask Nani again.
"Just like a friend at the stall," he lied again.
Nani touches Gino's shoulder, so the man stops his steps.
"If there is a candidate to introduce to the mother," whispered Nani.
Gino smiled faintly in response.
"Just do it, Buk. But in the meantime I still have no candidates" Gino replied calmly.
"Of the many female friends you have in the office, none of the time fits you? Or maybe you really don't want to marry, Gi? Want to be a rusty bachelor for life?"
"You get married, Buk," said Gino as he stepped back into the room.
"You are married but the search for a candidate does not exist. Same as lying!" suduk Nani who then went to his room.
"What's up, Nan, how's it going?" suryo, Gino's father, asked as soon as Nani entered the room.
The real Suryo had not been so asleep, clearly hearing Nani's last words just now.
"That son! Wonder me, want to wait until what age to marry? Friends his age already have children. Some people want to have two children. Well, Gino? Every time I mention the answer, ask for a prayer" Nani said in front of Suryo.
"Yes, enough is prayed for. You are his mother, his prayers are more mustajab," Suryo timpal casually said.
Suryo is very patient. Although Agus who incidentally is his stepson always act when young first, but Suryo still painstakingly deal with it.
Suryo married Nani with the status of Nani who was then a widow with one child. When Suryo married Nani, Agus was already six years old. One year after their marriage they had Gino as their son. Seven years later, Vita was born as Gino's sister.
Both Suryo and Nani's children are already married together. Gino is the only one who is still single. From that would be a burden on the minds of Suryo and Nani. They both want their children to live happily with their partners, before death comes to pick them up.
Then Suryo and Nani both fell silent. They think about Gino again. Honestly, they actually fear Gino will be traumatized looking for a mate after the failure of Gino's engagement to the woman of his choice three years ago.
Three years ago Gino had a girlfriend. Because of his age is quite mature, Gino finally proposed to his lover. Initially goes well, as Gino's proposal is accepted by his lover. But who would have thought a shocking incident came to Gino when his family group was ready to go to his lover's house. His girlfriend's family reported that their son thwarted the engagement because he felt prestige with Gino's work.
Indeed Gino lied and did not admit his original work to his lover. His goal was to want to see how sincere he accepted Gino with all his flaws. But Gino plans to be honest after the show. It turned out that he was first surprised by the sudden rejection of his lover. And Gino who felt his pride as a man was trampled by his lover, finally Gino decided by agreeing to it as well.
Until three years pass, Gino and his ex-girlfriend never meet again.
While Gino who is currently lying on his soft mattress, never felt sleepy. His mind suddenly caught up about Naya. Honestly, Gino grew curious to want to recognize Naya even further. Ah, if the woman had a phone, Gino would have started a chat with her.
Gino's taste was a simple woman. And Gino feels Naya belongs to that criterion. She no longer cared about Naya's status as a widow.
"Am I just going to his house?" muttered Gino alone.
"Ah, he must be surprised if I suddenly play that way. I still know him. Aargh..." Gino scratched his head.
Gino suddenly remembered one thing. The man immediately sat down, for a moment then went to the bathroom to take ablution. The man wanted to perform the Istikharah prayer. Because only with that prayer, all the turmoil of his heart will be answered.
After performing the prayer of istikharah, Gino raised his hands to pray.
"O Allah, Robb, the All-Knowing. I ask You to bring my soul mate as soon as possible. I want to make my father happy, I don't want to disappoint him. If he is my best mate, ease my way to make it right. But if he's not my soul mate, keep him away. Don't find me with him again."
In that long do'a, only Naya's face continued to cross in Gino's shadow. The woman was really able to disturb Gino's calmness. They just met each other earlier. Is this what you call falling in love at first sight?
Suddenly Gino touched his left chest which was beating fast. Every time the shadow of Naya's face continued to dance in front of her.
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