
Exactly, seven o'clock at night. Two families, who had already made an appointment, sat face to face. A restaurant with a European concept.
The introductory event, started with Alan's family. Introducing her father, mother and herself. So, too, with the Zia family.
Father who is a notary and mother is a lecturer, at one of the top universities. Zia was the eldest of three children. His two brothers are still in education.
Thus, Zia introduced her two parents.
"We were, in fact, in disbelief, when Zia said she had a boyfriend." Zia's mother looked at her daughter.
"Our son too. From Sunday, yesterday said I wanted to introduce Zia to us."
"Hahahha."
Feels familiar, that's what's happening right now. Two of their parents, chatting as usual.
"Son, Zia is so pretty," praised Alan's mother.
"They're a perfect fit" said Zia's mother.
Then it continues, expressing Alan's intention to propose to Zia, as his wife.
"We're a family, sincerely accepting, son, Alan, who wants to propose to our daughter" Zia's father said.
"Goodoo. If there is no problem. What if two weeks from now. We're here to apply officially?"
"All right, we agree."
Alan and Zia, smiled with a mutual exchange of glances.
Waitress, come serve the main course. They are still talking about the wedding later.
"After, the application event. We'll talk about their wedding."
"alright. We'll wait."
Dinner went well. Two families, chatting and laughing. And the two brides-to-be, started smiling shyly, at each other. Think about what they will do, next.
For nearly two hours, the meeting took place. Two of their parents came home in their own vehicles. Meanwhile, Alan and Zia, also say goodbye to each other in the parking area.
"Don't forget, call me when you get there."
"Good."
Zia immediately got in the car, waved her hand, before leaving.
Alan's already installed the seat belt. He would meet Tirta, although before, he had already said he could not.
Different place.
One who is still at home and does not intend to find a partner. Tirta sat alone, a cafeteria. Look, the crowd from the glass window.
Phone's vibrating. Short messages, which sometimes make her smile.
Brother Tirta, you don't have a girlfriend yet, do you?
Next message.
Remember, Mr. Tirta, there is still responsibility. I'll go home, make an appointment later.
Tirta bobbing head. Actually, this kid why, keep terrorizing him? Near no, meet only once.
Tirta put down her phone. Drinking juice, through straws. He looked back out.
Huh! Do I have to get married? Mumbled. But, with whom?
With who? That is, the core of the problem of Tirta's mind. No way, he had to kidnap a girl, to be made a bride.
Falling in love!! How does it feel to be in love? All this time, nothing interested him. He also does not feel lonely, because he has two friends who are the same fate as him. But, slowly everything started to change, he was alone now. Although, still communicating and meeting, but all are not the same anymore.
In fact, right now, he was sitting alone, befriending the crowd out there.
This afternoon, he had planned, taking Alan and Ervan, to eat together.
However,
"I have an appointment. Tonight, I'm going to introduce Zia to my mom and dad" Alan said.
"I'm busy. Later!" obviously Ervan.
Maybe Alan is understandable. But, that one human being, is not busy what. Every day, I say busy. Playing on his phone, he said he was busy.
Tirta immediately, finished the juice. He wanted to walk for a while, before he came home. But, his phone rings. This time, it was not a message but a video call.
Well, that little girl, had the courage to look at her face from a distance.
"Why?"
"Sir Tirta, where?"
"It's none of your business!"
"Son's dating, huh?" Alinna's face was filled with annoyance.
"Don't bother me. Actually, what's the matter with you? A grudge?"
"Because, Sister Tirta, my ideals, did not materialize from what they should."
"What does this have to do with me?"
"If I go home, I'll repay you."
"Whatever!"
Funny and anxious, seeing it, angry, muttering alone.
It's almost ten o'clock in the evening, it's time for Tirta to come home. He needs sleep and a long rest. Tomorrow, he has to work and be a listener for Ervan. Well, the boss sometimes, the mood is like the weather. Can not be guessed, sometimes cloudy thinking will rain, it suddenly shines because of something.
"You're going home yet?"
"Why are you here?" Instead of answering, Tirta asked again.
"I'm done. So, I'm coming soon."
Tirta was a little moved.
Alan took the front seat of his best friend. Calling waiter to order.
"Latte and toast."
Waiter went after, noting Alan's order.
"I thought you guys were going on a date."
"That would be boring, Tirta. We met every day, in the hospital. So, it's good that we take a break, so as not to meet often."
Both, silent, staring out. Just, I heard a breath. But, the look in the eyes of the two, locked onto a figure that suddenly appeared.
He waved at them, smiling full of weirdness.
"There's a wind, is he coming?" said Alan.
The figure in question, already sitting joined. Tidying her hair, before she makes a sound.
"Imagine, I'm honey tea." As always, he will rule.
Alan again called the waiter, just by hand gesture.
"Honey tea, one."
"Any more, sir?"
Alan and Tirta, glanced at Ervan. Which glimpsed, no matter. He was busy, writing messages on his phone.
"Bake bread, same as me."
"Good, sir."
Ervan put down the phone.
"Where's my tea?" tanyakanya.
"Hey, you just ordered a second ago."
"That's it, huh?"
Alan did not answer.
"Why did you come? Aren't you busy?" ask Tirta.
"My business is done. Just waiting for the results. Hehe...."
From his laughter, Alan and Tirta, can already guess.Urusan, what is it? Very important business and need extra effort.
"You alone?" Ervan's question, directed at Alan. "Why are you here? Don't you guys have a family meeting?"
"It's over."
"Your parents, okay?"
"Yes. Like you, a lot of drama."
Tirta chuckles. Then, look Ervan in the eye, move on to him.
"When did you marry Tirta? You don't get tired of being alone and keep calling, asking us to accompany you. Good thing, you're a man!"
"Well, what if I'm a girl?"
"You don't think? You're accompanied by two men, every night. Still, it's lucky you're a man." Ervan repeated her last sentence.
Their conversation stopped. Waiter arrives, taking Alan and Ervan's orders.
Just now, Ervan bites his bread and Alan sips his coffee. Tirta's phone is ringing.
"Who?" ask Ervan.
Tirta did not reply, directly giving his phone to Alan. He wanted to show, the behavior of his sister, who always terrorized him.
"Who?" alan asked who received Tirta's phone.
"Video Call?"
Ervan immediately closed his chair.
And, Alina's face immediately appeared there. Alan was about to get angry, but vanished due to a discordant voice beside him.
"Yep.... You called Tirta, video call? Haha.... So, this is a long-distance relationship?" Ervan laughed again.
"Alinna, you.... "
Tut's. The phone screen is dark. Instantly, Ervan's laughter broke again.
"You guys dating? Hahaha.., Alan will be your brother-in-law. What's the story, if you two live together? Haha..."
Alan and Tirta exchanged looks. Perhaps, Ervan said, making their brains point in that direction.