
I was still sitting and looking at him who was being treated. Bi Ranti looked calm despite her lips shaking.
Aldo's hand was bruised when his hand hit the car. He who was angry and also desperate vented it on his beloved black car.
Yep. Aldo stopped his steps when our distance was really close. And he hit the car with his hand. Screaming until people come. Including Miss Ranti and Ririn. Aldo was hysterical in a state of calm before me. And me? I was shocked and didn't know what to do.
Aldo is immediately taken by Miss Ranti. And I went back to talking to Ririn. She dressed home. Hugged my body tightly.
Bu Ranti's room was silent. None of us spoke.
"Mom, excuse me."
"Yes, Rani. Come inside."
"That, the people who sent the food have already come. Did I just tell them to come here?"
"Don't. Just get them to the front joglo. I'll be there."
"Good, Mom."
The door is back closed.
"Mommy stay first, yeah, kid. If there's anything, please tell Mami as soon as."
Aldo still silently did not answer. He still seems angry at me. Miss Ranti came out without even looking at me. Maybe he's more angry.
Silent.
Some time passed, finally Aldo started the conversation.
"I wish you a happy marriage now. May the Son love you.
Not wanting to answer or reply to her words. I took a towel duster that was in a container filled with ice water.
Grabbing his hand and compressing it. I know, this is wrong. This time, forgive me God.
"Stop being nice that will only give me false hope. If you continue like this, eating will be hard for me to let go. I was so sure you loved me at prank that time. It turns out .. if compared to the offer of the son, then everything will be in vain. I–"
"If it's hard, then don't let go of me then." Aldo stared intensely at both balls of my eyes. Like looking for something to add to his belief.
"Then if my son came to propose to you?"
"Then don't let me meet him. Take cover and keep me from escaping. I'm weak at the feelings between you and him. Only the earnestness of one of them can convince my heart of who I would choose."
There was a twinkle of happiness from Aldo's eyes. I am still confused about my feelings. I'm just studying with Pak Putra. He returns to his feelings after meeting Ririn again. That's reality. Long before Ririn came, she might have loved me. In fact, even after we separated, Pak Putra still thinks of me.
"What are you doing? stalking me? can I report it to the police?" that time. There were two men who were always seen around the house, even when I went out.
"Who told you to do this? answer me or I shout you guys turn away let in the crackle of time." I threatened.
"Pardon-sorry, Mom. We are just carrying out the duties of Pak Putra. We're asked to watch over and keep mom from afar."
"What?"
At that moment I was surprised. I realized he was worried about me.
In fact, several times I often saw his car parked outside the gate. Stop for a while. He didn't open his glass, but I'm sure he's paying attention.
I know when and what time he came. Once upon a time I was sitting on the balcony. Wish he could see me. Actually, he came back. I deliberately pretended not to see. And, the time for him to stop in front of the house is getting longer than usual.
I will not make the same mistakes. Don't let me meet with Pak Putra and finally get back down. I don't want to hurt Aldo who's been so kind to me. And maybe I'm comfortable with him.
Pak Putra's. If only you could hold back a little for Ririn back then, maybe we would be fine and happy. You were just confused at that time, and I was not strong and foolishly let you go. The word if it is very painful, but there are words that can treat it.
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Tonight is the eid night. Sounds like takbir everywhere. The taste of haru burst forth for a moment. There is no more sadness in my heart. There is no longer a shabby and scary place like childhood.
Behold, I am now standing in a house more worthy of being called a palace. Surrounded by people who love and love me. Those who accept what I am with all my flaws and weaknesses.
"Already, Brother do not daydream and grieve constantly. Come on, let's light the fireworks up there" said Vera. Aldo's sister. Very pretty cheerful girl. He's also kind. We walked to the top floor. There was an open building that Aldo called the roof top. There is a swimming pool and a small garden. They used to burn up there. There is a swing and a gazebo. The cityscape is involved from here, although in fact we only see tall buildings towering.
The weather is cloudy but not raining. The wind is cold blowing. My whole family is gathered up there, waiting for me and Vera to arrive.
Aldo in his creamy shirt and black pants, smiled at me. He looked at me without pause with both hands crossed at the chest. Ah, it doesn't seem to take long to fall in love with this one guy.
Ms. Ranti and her husband were sitting watching her two grandchildren, Mahesa and Gendhis. They're Aldo's brother's children, Yanwar's brother. Beside Yanwar's brother stood a woman who was no less beautiful than Vera, wearing a Muslim dress without a veil. Kak Niarwati. Son of a rich businessman from Surabaya.
Maybe, if in terms of appearance, I'm more seen as a maid here. My modest dress is very inversely proportional to the women of this family. Glamorous and elegant.
"Binked dong Sister. His eyes flickered a lot." Vera seduces Aldo. The man pursed his lips. His eyes narrowed to tease me.
"Eid al-Fitr's best night for me." He muttered. Vera immediately left with her mischievous smile. I stood right in front of him.
"Don't stare like that. The man must bow his gaze."
"If I duck, how can I see a woman as beautiful as you?"
"Buck!" i glare.
"What's? downstairs? I just got on. Still tired. Time has to come down again?"
"Just for a moment. Yuk!"
Not yet I replied, Aldo had yelled at his family asking permission to take me downstairs.
"Don't do anything about that guy's kid!" yanwar Brother shouted.
"Quiet down! just a little bit, won't leave a trace."
I was surprised by Aldo's response. Honestly, I was scared and made the legs step back. Aldo. He chuckles.
"Kidding, baby. Come on, let's go down first. I'm not gonna do anything. Believe it?"
Yep. I trust him. He wouldn't dare touch me. I followed him down.
We walked to a room. Not the room where I'm going to sleep.
"Whose room is this?"
"I."
"You want us here. No, ah!"
"Honey. We won't do anything. I just wanted to give you something. Come on."
I hesitated to step into a room. Don't ask her what the room is, I just can't explain it. To be sure, this is more luxurious and large than my room and Mr. Son. Ah, it's always him again that I call.
"It." Aldo handed me a large box of gold. With black ribbon on it. Well-favoured.
"Open up, dong."
I stared at Aldo. Smile at him and open the box.
"Industry ..." lirihku. A Muslim dress similar to the one Aldo is wearing now. Sprinkle beads or whatever it's called. Shiny when exposed to light.
"wear this. I'll wait outside."
"I ...."
"Hm."
"Thank you."
"Together."
I changed clothes with a gift from Aldo. In the bathroom. Very beautiful and fit in my body. It's just, I'm having trouble putting a zipper on the back. Too long.
I heard someone come in. My heart was beating so hard. I'm afraid it's Aldo.
"Non, here I bring you a drink. Nope."
Uh! that must be the waiter here. I knew that voice was female. I went straight out and asked him for help to put up the zipper.
"Already, Non. Here's drink. Want to drink what I keep at the table."
"I'll just drink, Bi. From earlier trying to put a zipper, tired as well."
I took a drink from the tray the waiter was still holding.
"I brought out the glass, yeah."
"Yes. Thanks, Bi."
The servant came out with half the water still. I sat in front of the mirror to wear a veil. My phone's beeping. When I saw who was calling, I was shocked and hesitated to pick him up. But this heart was so strong that it pushed me to accept it.
"Yes. Hello."
"Where is it?" tanyanya.
"Why? what is the business of the Father?"
"If you're at Aldo's house, ask him to take you home immediately."
"Going home? is there a home for me to come home to, sir?"
"To our house. Go home there. There's a security guard holding a spare key. Go back there!" Not as usual. The son is angry with me.
"Why? I'll soon be a member of this family, sir. I will accept Aldo as a husband who loves me."
"Don't. Mahira, listen ...."
"Aduuhh ..." I grimaced. Beak feels dizzy. I heard the voice of Mr. Son shouting. The longer it gets heavier. I gathered energy to stand up and walk towards the bed. But not yet in bed. I no longer hold weight in my head and.
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