Bride Choice

Second Prize.

"Non, the preparation for the wedding later, has been almost 80%. There's only a few things we have to sort out."

"Yes, thank you for your hard work. Tomorrow should be all neat. Make sure nothing is missed. The reception will be one of the city's promotional events as well because there will be many important guests present."

"Ready."

"It's almost ten o'clock. You guys can go home. Keep things in order for tomorrow. Make sure you are fit. This meeting was quite a first time. I hope tomorrow goes well."

"Aamiin's."

After a briefing with the store employee, I rushed upstairs to meet someone who had been waiting.

"Sorry, Sir. I just finished a meeting. If you know who this man is, huh?"

"I am the messenger of Mr. Juna. My arrival just wants to deliver this."

"numb again? why didn't he drive her himself? why do you always send someone else?"

"Master is very busy, Non. Maybe tomorrow morning has just arrived."

"Where is he really?"

"There is nothing in Indonesia that is certain. It is clear where I know less. Please accept, Non."

"This time what did he give me? what's wrong with this guy?"

With an annoyed look, I grabbed the box. The box is bigger than before.

"Hello, Mister. I've–"

"Go home, Sir. I'll be responsible for all this."

The father just stared in horror as the phone he was using I took it out of his hand. I'm sure this phone is the same phone that the sender used at the time. After all, these phones are very expensive for them to have.

"That's your cell phone, Non."

"I know, that's why I took it. You go home because it's already night. I also have to leave soon because tomorrow is my sister's wedding."

"alright. Excuse me."

When the man came out the door, Brother came in. They passed in front of the door.

"Who?"

"Private Courier Mr. Juna."

"Thank you what else this time?"

"I haven't opened the box yet. Come on, we gotta go. I'm tired of wanting a break."

"His box?"

"Bawain. We'll see each other at the hotel."

"alright. Let's go."

My mom is busy preparing for everything. Monitor the WO at work. While Papi monitors the mosque of the hotel which will be the place of the marriage contract tomorrow.

Brother went to see Brother in his room, and I chose to clean my body and change my clothes. The body that feels tired is incredible, asking to be rested.

With the body covered with a blanket, I saw Juna's phone that had not changed on the screen. Light up only shows the screen with a few menus, and then turns off again.

"Will he not call again?" ask me to myself.

"Sir. You sleeping? There's a brother, here. Wake up, Deck."

"Yeah. I haven't slept, I'm." I took off the blanket and sat down opposite my brother. While Brother lay down beside me.

"Rubid. New phones. When buy? tumben didn't ask for a brother's card. He asked for Brother's karu?"

"No. From her boyfriend maybe."

"Eh, yes. Her boyfriend's a lot better than us, isn't he."

"so. We're just crumbs compared to him."

"What the hell are you, anyway? it's Juna's phone. Not mine."

"Couldn't it be here?"

"long story. Not going to run until tomorrow. Huh, ah! males also talked about him. It doesn't matter."

When we were talking. Juna's phone rang. Incoming video call call.

"Juna called, how is this?"

"Lift that. Time slammed."

"Cieee ..." seduced Brother.

"Udah, pick up first. He'll be angry." Sister chiming.

As soon as the blue mark with the shape of my camera swiped upwards, his face appeared. He was seen sitting with many lights on a very high ceiling. Wearing a skullcap and a gray Hoodie.

No one talks to one. Either me or Juna. We just stared at each other.

Brother and sister stared at each other, looking at me who was just glued to silence. He approached and looked at the phone screen.

"At the airport?" Brother started the conversation.

"Yup. Someone looks upset because I didn't come to see him directly."

"Hopefully make it to the destination."

"thank you. The bride-to-be should have a break, so as to have enough energy for tomorrow."

"I have to take care of my bontot sister first. Make sure he sleeps soundly."

"Is it always like that?"

"of course. We have to change to look after her every night."

"What if I'm not home one day? who will accompany him to sleep?"

Questions that made us freeze. Just staring at each other.

"Maybe he'll always come with me wherever I go. See you tomorrow, I have to check out. Good night."

The short talker was finished. The mood became quiet. I don't know what Brother and Sister are thinking. While I was, I was busy thinking about tomorrow. Maybe we'll meet formally for the first time.

Even that meeting hasn't happened. But my heart was already very agitated because of it. A heart that doesn't beat in its rhythm, makes me feel a little claustrophobic.

He who people fear, makes me feel like getting to know more deeply. He has examined every curve of the life he has lived. Seeking the truth about the lies that have been circulating all along.

I don't know. I just want to trust him. Believe what he says. Believe in feelings he has not explained.

If this leg goes wrong, it will be a regret that will not make me suffer. At least I can keep my family safe. Their love for all this time, I will not turn into anxiety for myself or their own lives.

The path of human life is unpredictable. We who have plans and dreams, must be sincere when plunged into a destiny that cannot be avoided.

When the family worried about who would be my future husband, now they are worried about him who will soon become my husband.

"I'm doing fine. You guys calm down."

"We should immediately rest, so that tomorrow can wake up sooner," said Brother.

"Who will accompany you, Nay?"

"We all slept together tonight." Brother gave a suggestion.

"alright. You guys go to bed first. I have to do some facial treatment first."

After washing my face, I remembered the box I had not opened. A gift from Juna. Before doing facial skin care, I decided to open the box it exposed first.

A dress. Complete with jewelry and also expensive pouches.

"Why did he give all this?"

Juna's phone rang.

"I'll take off soon. Open the password of that phone with your date of birth."

"That's all?"

"What else is it? do you want something else?" her tan was flat with an intimidating look in the eye. He has made me helpless.

"Good night. Sweet dreams." This time her tone was so gentle with eyes that were heart-shrinking.

"Take care."

"Thank you."

A message came in after a few seconds we finished talking.

[Wear it at the Helmi reception pickle.]

[Do you have to?]

[Maybe I'd be very disappointed if you didn't wear it.]

[We'll see tomorrow.]

Long time my message was unrequited. Maybe it was because he was already flying at this moment. There's nothing I can do but pray for her to be safe until we meet tomorrow.