
Coming home from the hospital, I didn't see Cantika, maybe she was in her room. I put a packet of chicken soup in the kitchen, so that when he is hungry he can eat it.
***
The next day, I got ready for the office. Cantika was still in her room, it seemed like she had not woken up yet, or the cold war was still going on.
I told Bik Nah to buy vegetables at the front stall of the alley to eat Cantika. She's pregnant, so she needs a lot of nutrition.
I leave without breakfast, just drink a glass of milk prepared Bik Nah, later stop by the restaurant all lunch on the way.
In the office feels so long, Maybe I want to quickly look at Papa, so time even feels slow.
"Mbak Risky, I'll be home early yes, Papa I'm sick. Now being treated at the central hospital," I'm authorised by Ms. Risky, my secretary.
"Oh, yes, Mom."
Criating... Criating...
Phone from Surya.
"Hello,"
"Hello, honey, you want to go to the hospital?"
"Yes." Yeah."
"What time?"
"At 12 o'clock."
"Ok, will I anterin?"
"Yes, but my car..."
"Obviously, leave the office."
"Oh, yeah."
"Yes, see you later, umuah..."
"Yes,"
I was still in front of Ms Risky at the time, it would have been ridiculous if she heard me say 'fruitful' on the phone.
"No reply?"
"Hmmm.... Reply to it."
"Anyway, really?"
"Yes." Yeah."
Clik. Phone shut.
I quickly did my job.
***
At 12 o'clock, Surya was in my room. Now almost everyone in this office knows about our relationship.
"Val, I told Papa and Mama, this month they're going to your house if your Papa is healed."
"So fast?" I said shocked.
"Faster is better, right?"
I didn't answer, suddenly my stomach felt heartburn, nervous to hear it.
"Where?" Ask Surya.
"What?" Means back.
"His fruit," he added.
"Ugh, if that's what you want,"
I put my lips on her cheek, and she smiled happily.
"Well, isn't it my debt?" godaku's.
"Yet, there are flowers, tomorrow flowers" he replied.
"Smart," I said as I lifted the bag.
"Yuk," asked me to hold her hand.
***
"Hello, Pa," I said, holding her hand.
Papa doesn't seem to be able to talk much, still stammering.
"Val.." said Papa Lirih.
"Udah, Papa don't talk much first, just be healthy first, Pa."
Surya approached and kissed Papa's hand. Papa nodded, seemingly still having trouble saying hello.
"The doctor had examined Papa, if his condition improved, next week Papa can go home," said Mama.
"Eat him, Pa's spirit, let it heal," I said encouraging him.
Papa smiled and nodded.
***
A week later
Papa has recovered although he still has a lot of rest. We're picking him up home. At home, Cantika still keeps confining herself in the room. Surya immediately say goodbye after everything is done.
I let Cantika with his attitude, let it be first, the important thing is to make Papa comfortable first.
The next day, I called Denis, and I asked him to sort this out.
Denis is coming home. Knock on the door of Cantika's room. He opened the door with a grunt.
We went back to discussing their problems. Cantika looks calmer this time, maybe he was still in shock, or this time because he felt guilty to Papa.
"So, what's your plan?" I opened the conversation.
Denis looked at Cantika, "If Cantika is willing, next week I immediately marry," Denis replied steadily, it seems like he immediately wants to be responsible for his actions.
"How are you Cantika?" I asked Cantika who did not smile from the beginning, like a woman who was proposed by a man.
"Whatever," he said, irritatingly.
I let out a breath. If he wasn't my brother, I would have left him.
"Alright, you must take care of the letters immediately, before the belly looks enlarged," I suggested, for disgrace to be covered.
Denis nodded.
"Then after that, where will you live?" I'll just reiterate that. I'm just helping them not to bother Papa and Mama.
Denis went back to talking, "In my house, because I'm still taking care of a sick mother," Denis looked at me, Mama and Papa alternately. Mama smiled at him, seeming to understand Denis' situation.
Denis is a good guy, I'm sure of it. He still wants to take care of his mother and take responsibility for Cantika. Doesn't it look like his kindness? But why Cantika seemed not grateful for it, even debating his desire for a career. Denis is also a hard worker, being a supervisor at a company is a challenge. Ah, I hope he can be patient with Cantika's attitude.
"Alright, Denis. I think Cantika agreed with this decision, "I deliberately forced her to agree to it, because from the beginning she was silent. There will be no decision if you just stay quiet.
Papa and Mama also I ask not to talk much from the beginning so as not to think much. Let me ask them. It was finally clear their plan. Implementation only.
***
The wedding day of Cantika and Denis arrived, a simple marriage because there is no mature plan. We just had a little party at home, with a few neighbors who came to congratulate us. Cantika seemed to occasionally smile stiffly at the guests. Denis' mother could not attend the event because her condition was not possible.
After the show was over, Cantika did not look much to say. Mom and Dad seemed happy with the show. Surya and I chatted with Mom and Dad after the guests came home. Denis and Cantika were in their room.
"When are you guys following Cantika?" Ask Papa.
"Fastly, Om," answered Surya.
"It's better, next year, because it's not good if siblings get married in the same year" Mama said.
Mama still adheres to thick Javanese customs, we who do not understand just according to the word parents.
"But if you are engaged, you can," continued Mama.
"Maybe next month, for the situation to calm down first, Auntie," said Surya.
My mom and dad agreed. A moment later, Surya implored himself to go home.
I helped clean up the house after all the organizers say goodbye. Papa and Mama rest because tired all day.
When all is done, I'll just rest because it's night. I overheard Cantika and Denis' conversation as they passed through their room.
"You'd better resign from the office if you don't think it's possible,"
"As far as you can meet my needs, not just for your mother,"
"Yes, but it's a lot of my mother needs for treatment, if you're good at managing finances, I think my salary is enough."
No more conversations, I quickly stepped into my room. Actually I didn't want to interfere in their affairs, only I overheard it by accident. So Cantika will resign. I hope he can mature into managing his household finances. Remembering all this time if he wanted something must definitely be obeyed. Maybe time can change his behavior, hopefully.