Duren Palm

Due date

Time has shown at half-five in the afternoon. Rianti dah Shinta was still preparing to return to their hometown. Actually their leave starts tomorrow, only they decide to leave now.

Shinta was so excited and enthusiastic about preparing everything.

While what Rianti did was just fall asleep before their taxi invitation arrived.

"Shin, I have a feeling that I have not felt well all day .. I still think about 500 million," said Rianti in a position still lying in bed.

"Riri honey .. I told you from yesterday if you think not far away, can not go home" said Shinta jokingly.

Rianti was still silent staring at the ceiling of his room.

"Of course yes, if like he's a bad guy, then you must have been in uber-uber same him. Today is Friday, the due date is 500 million. I'm sure if he's a good man, a well-educated man will never break the rules. You do not see the title behind his name aja long really .. trus many articles that I read if the people are famous for good and generous. At least that's what Google says".

Shinta explained at length for Rianti to stop worrying about something that has not happened. Rianti just nodded his head and started to get out of bed. He began to feel a little calm, because what Shinta said did make sense.

"What time are we getting picked up?" tanya Rianti tried to change the subject.

"Say the driver at 5, briefly again maybe nyampe," said Shinta who had finished packing his luggage.

"Where are your innate items? Sinih join my bag, ntar missed," said Shinta again. Rianti did what Shinta said.

Not long after, the taxi they ordered arrived and they left.

During the trip Rianti just fell silent. Even though Shinta says nothing will happen. Still He felt a bad premonition that would befall him for 500 million.

Perhaps due to fatigue both of them fell asleep in the taxi until 2 hours later they arrived at the intended address.

They both stopped in front of Rianti's house.

Rianti looks surprised to see the house that is usually quiet now become crowded. There were even some luxury cars parked in the courtyard of the house.

"It's a really good game" Rianti said as he pulled their bags out of the trunk of the car.

"Maybe your mother is a dangdut artist" Shinta teased her best friend.

Shinta's joking made the two of them giggle amusedly, and walked slowly into the house.

However, instead of seeing the dangdut artist but the figure of Ardi Mahendra Abbas who is in the house. Rianti's reflex took off the backpack he had in his hand and instantly covered his gaping mouth, while his eyes opened wide.

"Why is he here? Is he asking for money for car repairs just like you?" rianti whispered into Shinta's ear.

Shinta simply shook her head and shrugged both of her shoulders.

Rianti looked around, and looked at the sweet-smiling Ardi towards him. Unlike the last time, his attitude was compared to 180 degrees. Rianti also saw a grandfather who was staring at him.

What's the matter, actually? Why are there so many neighbors? What's on the table? Why are so many items and clothes in plastic bugs? Pita dikasih.

Suddenly Shinta whispered softly towards him.

"Ri, this is like a proposal."

"What's? Who's being proposed?"

Flashbacks

Ardi sat down on the chair and fell silent. He wanted to talk to his father but his mouth felt glued.

Finally he could only exhale his heavy terrace.

"You why? Are you sorry you ignored Melati?" ask Mahendra to the child only wayangnya that.

"Did he complain to Dad? Is his family going to attract investment or something to threaten Dad's position?"

"Yes, you think Daddy is that poor .. to the point of selling his own child" Mahendra replied, sipping coffee in front of him.

"Then why do you want to match me with jasmine?"

"Dad just doesn't want you to be lonely anymore, I think 6ll years is enough for you to grieve for Stella's departure. Be happy and move on. Dad betrothed you to Melati because she looks very cheerful and kind, moreover, your age is also not much different," said Mahendra

Mehendra put down the newspaper and clasped Ardi's hand.

"Trust me, I have no ulterior intentions for you, pure Father only wants you to be happy. Father is old Ardi, at any time could have died without warning and cue. I want to see you before you die, I want to see you back together again." There were tears in Mahendra's eyes.

Ardi again exhaled his breath that felt heavy.

"Dad, I'm actually here to ask you to propose to a girl for me."

Mahendra who heard Ardi's statement felt very happy and so enthusiastic.

Eventually Ardi can forget Stella and move on.

"Who is he? How did you meet him? And since when is your relationship?"

"His name is Rianti, he works at a nearby clothing store, his father is a teacher and his mother takes care of the household. He has 5 brothers. He is only 18 years old tomorrow and only 3 days ago we met. But I've been waiting for him for 3 years" Ardi said honestly to his father while handing over one of Rianti's photos he had.

Hearing that explanation Mahendra was a little surprised and there was a feeling of sadness. Because the age of the girl is still 18 years and her face similar to Stella signifies that Ardi still can not forget the late daughter-in-law.

"Are you sure? Do you really love her? I'm afraid it's just your obsession because you haven't forgotten about Stella, who's gonna hurt you both. Moreover, if he gets to know the truth, surely he will not be able to accept and will hate you," said Mahendra trying to convince his son that his current decision is the wrong decision.

"No Dad, I'm sure of my decision. I don't care about later, the consequences will be faced later. Now I really want to have it. I can't wait any longer. So far there have been many men that I have removed in order to have it," said Ardi with confidence.

Hearing Ardi's words made Mahendra think negatively about his favorite child.

"What do you mean? Did you kill them!"

"No dad. I'm neither a criminal nor a recidivist. I just sent them away from Rianti's sight. I don't want him taken by someone else. He's just for me and only mine!"

Mahendra just took a deep breath.

"All right then. When do you want me to propose to you?.

"Tonight father," answered Ardi full of steadiness.

"Well then.we'll prepare everything now and propose to her later tonight."

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