Captain Arkan

Ch. 4

Mitha who still could not accept his engagement with a man she did not like. He also decided to register as a volunteer educator for a village in the interior. He's busy packing for his departure tomorrow. Baskoro's mother who knew him looked so worried, but Pak Baskoro even smiled proudly.

"Pa, Mitha is our only daughter, I can see my own child going from home to a place that does not know what it looks like. Mama's worried Pa, let's dong Papa talk to the campus." whine Baskoro's mother to her husband.

"Ma this is Mitha's own desire, anyways it indicates that our daughter is mature, she wants to be independent and serve, why should we forbid? Papa agrees that Mitha will volunteer, Papa is proud. But of course Papa won't let our son go unsupervised."

"I mean Papa?"

"Mom take it easy, our daughter must be safe there."

With a heavy heart Mitha they also release the departure of the princess only puppet. Baskoro's mother unceasingly wiped the tears that kept flowing down both of her cheeks. Mr. Baskoro also felt haru, he tried to convince his wife not to be too late in her sadness.

After the plane carrying Mitha and his team took off, Mr. Baskoro took his wife home. But at home, Baskoro's mother cried roaring in Mitha's room. Mr. Baskoro just let his wife vent her sadness.

*****

It was noon in Arkan and Sandi was preparing to return to the headquarters. They left Hamka who decided to settle down while in the village.

After a long journey by land, their water and air finally arrived at the airport downtown. Yes to get out of the village they have to take a traditional boat to cross the river, then take public transportation to get to the city.

"Huuuhhhh we're finally back here"

"Captain what are you going to do to fill this holiday?"

"Hmmm there's no plan yet, but I have to meet my future father-in-law first."

"What?! In-law?!" shouts Sandi surprised.

"Ssttttt, do you want everyone at this airport to know?!" snapped it.

"Sorry Captain, I was just surprised. The captain is getting married? Wasn't this the single captain?"

"It's my parents' wish Sandi. They've proposed to a girl for me."

"Captain accepted?"

Arkan shrugged both of his shoulders and rushed to leave Sandi.

"Captain wait!" Sandi tried to chase.

After taking Arkan's footsteps, Sandipun reached out his congratulatory hand.

"Congratulations Captain, soon you'll be a father."

Hahahaha, Arkan laughed out loud.

"Are you stupid? I'm not married and I don't know what kind of woman my parents chose. I just know that she's the daughter of a spoiled general."

"The spoiled General's daughter? Isn't that a big deal to the Captain?"

"Yes you're right, she must be a troublesome woman! Then you'll be ready to be his adjutant."

"Ah Captain you better find someone else to be his adjutant. I'd better be on the front lines of war."

They looked at each other, imagining how the report faced a spoiled girl, many rules and requests, let alone a General's daughter. Upon awakening from the daydream, they smiled wryly.

*****

"Arkan, Mama has met the girl. She's very pretty. Mama's sure that you'll be a compatible couple."

Arkan simply responded with a smile. Meanwhile, Mr. Wijaya also joined his wife's speech.

"Ma, our son has just arrived. Better let him rest first, then just talk about it again."

"Yes, my mom forgot because she was too happy. Honey rest first, later tonight you have to go to your future-in-law's house" said Wijaya's mother teased.

Arkan did not answer his mother's babble, he approached her to kiss her cheek and leave to rest in her room.

My mother was so happy with this engagement. He can't wait to have a son-in-law. If you were alive, you would be married and have children. Mama must be happy, but now she can only expect grandchildren from me. What kind of girl did they choose for me? I've never been close to a girl before, nor do I know how to behave in front of them. If he really was a spoiled child, I would definitely be overwhelmed. Huh seems easier to face the enemy on the battlefield. I have to see him. I have to be able to deal with it.

Arkan got up from his sleep and went out of the room and looked for his mother.

"Ma... Mama...!"

"Dear you're awake, here's your mom's first meal ready for your favorite meal."

Arkan pulls a chair in front of the dining table. He sat down and picked up his favorite potato patio. He wanted to ask his mother about his future wife, but she was afraid that her mother would make fun of him. Arkan also spread his gaze around the corner of the room, but did not see his father. His mother who noticed asked.

"Who are you looking for, son?"

"Who where's Ma?"

"Oh Papa to Pak Baskoro's house, he said they would go fishing together. Later that night you go to Mr. Baskoro's house to pick up your Papa."

"All right, Ma."

"Eat first, after that you must rest to restore your health. Later that night we go to your future wife's house, we'll discuss the date of your wedding."

Arkan just nodded his sign in agreement. Since the departure of her brother Arkan became more obedient. He always felt heartless if he had to argue and make his mother sad.

After finishing his meal, Arkan returned to his room. There's still two hours left to pick up her dad.

Just as Arkan closed his eyes, suddenly the door of his room was knocked.

"Are you, Mama can come in, son?"

"Yes Ma, come in."

"You still tired, son?"

Arkan shook gently.

"We'd better leave now, son, Mama can't wait to meet you with Mama's daughter-in-law."

"But Ma, Papakan hasn't come home yet. Then Arkan has to pick up Papa first."

"Nothing dear, we just wait at your prospective in-laws' house, later let your Papa follow there. Let Mama call Papa first, you get ready."

Arkan nodded and prepared himself. Ten minutes later, Arkan took his mother to his future home.

Isn't this the way to General Baskoro's house? Are we going to pick up Papa first? Or maybe my future-in-law is General Baskoro? Oh my god, the daughter of General Baskoro is famous for being very whiny and spoiled. After me, where I might be able to bully the girl later, I might be taped to General Baskoro if something happens to his daughter.

Huh, I hope my guess is wrong.