BETTING

FOR LOVE

A Toyota Fortuner was parked in front of the house. The sound of the engine echoed, making children who were engrossed in playing, running out. Want to see who's coming. Their little legs look so agile. The sound of laughter accompanied the steps towards the front porch.

During this time their house never received guests from anywhere. They are also not allowed to go out, the fence is sealed. Not locked. But, anyone who dared to come out without permission from their brother, will be punished. They'll be taken to the streets. No one dared to break.

"Who's that coming?"

"It's a handsome man."

"The car's good."

"It must be rich."

"Eh, he brought souvenirs. Funny."

I don't know what else the kids say, they whisper. Seemed very enthusiastic when Bhishma opened the fence and his foot walked into the house.

"Celine is?" He asked one of the big boys. There were about fifteen children and all were shrouding them, like ants meeting sugar. Especially in his hand there is a large shopping bag that contains snacks and snacks.

"There is no Celine here, Om" replied one of the children.

"Oh, huh?" He's getting confused. Was he the wrong address? But true, this is in accordance with the data given by his wife shortly before he drove her to travel, after returning home from a honeymoon.

He asked for it with a little force. There was a little bit of worry for the woman. If anything happens, he can find out immediately. He will remain in charge, at least as long as this marriage takes place.

"It's Bik Onah, Mak Susi and Sister Elin." The innocent boy said.

The elin? Bhishma thinks in the heart. Oh, I see. He finally understood.

"Sister Elin is there?"

"Can you wait here?"

"Om who?"

"They're Elin's friends."

"Daughter?"

"Yes. Girlfriend." He laughed in his heart. Celina Andini is my wife, Dek. Maybe that's what he wants to say.

"Om wait here. Don't come in." A girl wearing a cane came out and said firmly to him.

Bisma's eyes narrowed. His forehead wrinkled. She recalled, this was the girl who had an accident at the time, because this child Celine came to her for help and agreed to marry her contract. Ah, she wants to say thank you.

Bisma walked over. "Daughter?" She asked.

The boy nodded. "Yes, Om." He looked at Bisma with great attention. Who is this om? Why do you know his name.

The man just smiled looking at her. This boy is smart, visible from the look of his eyes are so sharp. His eyes went around staring at the children one by one. It's so sorry for them. He just understood, there is another life that is hard enough to live for some people. Be thankful, because he never experienced it.

"Who came here?" A middle-aged woman came out from inside the house. His face looks wrinkled. There was a rag on his shoulder. His hand was still holding the frying spoon. It seemed like he was in a hurry from the kitchen when he heard the noise of the crowd.

"I'm Bisma. Looking for Elin, Buk." Said polite.

Onah's eyes widened as the man mentioned his name. The spoon in his hand slipped off. His lips trembled and spoke the name of God many times. So, this was the man, whom Celine told him about. This man married his son. This man is his son-in-law.

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