Blue Berets

22. Curhatan Mama

The next morning, Adnan ventured to give the invitation to Keenan. He met Keenan at the back base. He was being cold with Galih and Aksara under the supervision of his senior. Understandably, young officers like them would definitely be trained harder for the souls of their brigades to be more formed.

"Keenan, I have something to talk to you about. Can we talk to you both?" adnan asked doubtfully.

He asked instructor Keenan for permission first and invited the man a little away looking for a slightly more private place. Adnan issued the invitation and he handed it to Keenan.

"What is this Bang?" ask Keenan.

"Invitation."

"Will Kirana marry Bang Raihan? Mercifully. It means he's okay, right? Sorry, the date doesn't fit. I can't come to Bang because I have to go with Ndan Bayu to do something in the battalion" Keenan said.

"Keenan, Kirana knows that Abang is still in contact with you" said Adnan.

"No papa Bang. After all, with this invitation in my hands, I assume he is fine and hopefully he will always be fine" Keenan said trying to convince.

"You sure? Why are you two so resigned to farewell?"

"Kirana once said 'the destiny of God is always much more beautiful' and I have always believed that. The universe that separated us meant we were not meant to be together. It was enough for me to guard his heart, he had already met his true owner. I don't have any rights even though I know that Kirana and I still love each other. You don't have to feel guilty anymore. Kirana and I chose this path" Keenan said.

Adnan almost cried. Didn't expect that these sisters could so wisely respond to the situation. Starting from Kirana who gave everything to fate, also Keenan who was so calm following the flow of his life. Adnan hugged the young man who was like his sister. He could only give her a hug and support.

"I know you're proud of me" said Keenan, who tried to melt the atmosphere.

Adnan laughed at her, "You are not my sister-in-law but you are still my junior sister here. So do not expect you will be able to escape from Abang," said Adnan proud of his position.

"Bang, don't be afraid of the same new people."

"There are no exceptions, it's good" Adnan said.

...***...

Kirana's wedding day is approaching. From this day on he was not allowed anywhere. He only took the time to go to the salon together with Lucy and Ningrum then immediately returned home. Already not allowed to leave, he was also not allowed to enter the kitchen anyway. Mama said the bride-to-be could not enter the kitchen during the pingitan period and Kirana had to hold it for 3 days.

Earlier this morning Raihan only stopped by for a while to pick up some files that he had to deposit into the office after that he was no longer allowed to see Kirana before midodareni night. The tradition of marriage using Javanese customs is complicated, the process is long, many conditions and restrictions. But Mama said as a Javanese girl who remains “jawani” Kirana should not forget her culture. His family may be modern, but Mama and Papa still hold kejawen which is quite thick.

“Mama bosen Kirana at home continues to do nothing,” said Kirana who was tired just rolling in her room without doing anything.

“Raihan didn't phone you?” ask Mama.

“At Bang Raihan's house there will be an event as well, Brother from this afternoon did not reply to my message. Where is Bang Adnan not home yet?”

“Bang Adnan is still in Kulon Progo nih just now ngabari Mama.”

“Dek, if you are bored you can call Lucy or Ningrum. Later Mama asked help Om Heri to lift an additional mattress to your room,” said Mama.

“Benefy.”

“Ok, I called Lucy yes,” Kirana said.

Mama nodded with a smile. He knew what his daughter was like. She is a hyperactive girl, she is the least likely to accept being silent and not doing any activities. Anyway anything, he had to do something so since childhood Mama often taught him this so that at least Kirana's hands will not be silent and bored.

Mama brought a plate of cut fruit to Kirana's room while observing what her youngest daughter was doing. He and his two best friends are watching television and Mama sees that Lucy is curled up behind Kirana's body for fear of the ghostly appearance that appears on the television screen.

“Kids, this is Mama bringing fruit. Oh yeah, don't sleep too late. Tomorrow there will be a show. Lucy same Ningrum also not to be tired yes,” said Mama.

“Iya Ma,” says Lucy.

“Still aunt,” replied Ningrum.

Mama realizes that one of Kirana's two best friends calls her “Mama”. Mama finally found out who Kirana and Raihan meant the other day. He is the lover of his eldest son and who is being summoned to be his daughter-in-law one day.

Mama stepped down and went into the room following Papa who had just finished bathing. Mama sat on the edge of her bed and began to complain to her husband about what he had just realized.

“Pa, Mama already knows which boyfriend Brother,” Mama said.

“Oh yes, who the hell. Papa was curious,” said Papa then sat down next to Mama.

“Lucy, Pa,” says Mama.

“Oh yes? Pinter is also good at finding his girlfriend. It's pretty, nice, polite, pinter anyway. May they last Ma,” Papa said.

“If you're not worried about Mom, but you're worried about me. He may have accepted Raihan, but Mama doubts whether he has forgotten Keenan or not and the trauma he brought made Mama worried. How will he live his household with Raihan,” said Mama.

“Not only is Mama worried, but Papa is the same. It feels like Papa's blood is boiling every time you remember that, but when will you keep slumping? Papa himself has tried for years to eradicate the case but always died one grows a thousand. Such a case was never completed even as many patrols were carried out. There are always new modes that end up taking their toll,” Papa said.

“Pa, yesterday Mama spoke with Mbak Cecil and we both agreed not to question the grandchildren of Raihan and Kirana,” said Mama with a slower volume.

“Papa won't ask for that either. Papa believes in Raihan. Papa believed that he could help Kirana to stand up straight again. We just need to treat Raihan well, he's already a big contribution to our family. Especially on our daughter,” said Papa is embraced by Mama.

“Mama, tomorrow will be the first step we release our daughter. I hope Mama is sincere. Let Raihan and Kirana live their lives. We trust them all because they are the ones who live, they also understand which is the best way for both. Just like when Papa proposed to Mama 27 years ago. When we both promised each other to live together,” Papa said.

“It's not long before we'll be back together. After releasing Kirana, we will also release Adnan. On the one hand, Mama was relieved, knowing the children had found their happiness. But on the one hand Mama is sad too, we will rarely meet the children because they are already busy with their respective affairs,” said Mama.

“That's life. In the past, Father and Mother must also feel the same when releasing us to live together and now it is our turn. Someday will also come the turn of Adnan and Kirana feel that as well. Life is like a wheel. Round is not angular. In this life, the process will always be the same. Birth, grow, develop, and eventually die,” Papa said.

“Pa, later if Papa has retired Mama wants us to date again. We go for a walk yuk Pa, reminiscing about the youth of both of us,” invite Mama.

“Wherever Mama wants. God willing Papa will recompense,” Papa said.