EPOCHS

Chapter 12

“Congratulations yes, may this marriage make the beginning of happiness for both of you.” said Putri lirih. Kinza was stunned for a moment. She did not expect that the Princess would attend her wedding with a man.

And, next to the Princess. That man is Arjuna. The figure that Kinza really wanted to meet since one year ago. A figure that suddenly disappeared without ever saying a word. The figure that Kinza really misses all this time. He came, with a different figure.

“Happy wedding Yes, Kinza and Bang Al. May always be happy.” said Arjuna bitterly while forcing his smile. Her heart ached seeing this sight before her. But, he was trying to keep looking fine.

Soldiers can be sad, right? Sure was! This is being felt by a man named Arjuna Bima Nusamalima. It hurts to see his loved ones, to be with a jerk like Al. “I hope, luck and happiness are always on your side. You're a good person, you don't deserve to be hurt. Blessed is Kinza, my prayer always accompanies you.” shrewd Arjuna in heart before coming down from the underwriting.

Kinza was still speechless. His brain and heart kept wondering. Pain is also happy to participate in his death. Now what should he be?

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The wedding is over at ten o'clock in the evening. Despite this, the invited guests continued to arrive at Kinza's house until late. Many relatives are still popping up to this day.

Kinza had already changed her party dress into an ordinary nightgown. Aching also drowsiness enveloped the girl. So far, Kinza's only alone in her room. A few minutes ago, Al came downstairs to meet the members who were also visiting. Nothing, all Kinza needs now is rest.

In the garden behind the house. Al with his members were sitting while copying ria. Laughter sounds loud to add to the warm atmosphere.

“Suh, it's been a night like this still sitting around with us-us. Don't want to follow my wife?” joking Major Kristal, immediately immediately invited laughter again. Al bobbing his own head.

“Ah Abang could have been, still delicious like this, Bang.” reply Al clumsy.

“Izin, Danton's wife is very beautiful yes, especially when wearing a party dress earlier.” chirped Lettu Ivan.

“Hush is not good at praising people's wives, let alone Danton's own wife. In love penitent attitude abis you.” sambar Major Kristal. Again the laughter broke down, melting the atmosphere between them.

Until finally, they all say goodbye when the clock shows at half-twelve o'clock at night. The members returned to the Battalion, while Al returned to his room.

Slowly, Al opened the door to Kinza's room. He found a woman lying on a bed.

Al walked into the bathroom, he took off the Ceremony Service Clothes that had been attached to his body since this morning. Tiredness and drowsiness rippled throughout Al's body. Al also needs a break now.

After changing his clothes with a white t-shirt, as well as knee-length shorts, Al approached the bed. For a moment she noticed Kinza who was at peace in her sleep. “Gue should you sleep together? Nope! You can't do that!” Mumbled Al frustrations.

Al chose to withdraw. He was looking for a mat or any object that could be used as a bed. His eyes searched every corner of the room. Shortly after, Al's eyes were glued to the box cupboard in the corner of the room. A plastic mat is perched next to her. Al took it and held it on the floor.

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A lot has changed since a year ago. Little by little the changes were happening to Kinza's life. The girl became a little more mature. His spoiled nature slowly fades because, he more often confine himself in the room ketibang worship with Mama or Papa. Not without reason, precisely this happened because Kinza was a little disappointed in Papa and Mama.

Kinza also woke up more often early in the morning or in a third of the night. The girl learned to pray tahajud. Ask for and pour out all his heart. Like this morning, Kinza woke up at three in the morning. His eyes blinked a few times, until his focus had returned.

His gaze swept around. And, the girl found the man who was sleeping soundly with a plastic mat while hugging a roll. His peaceful face adds to his good looks. Her breathing is regular, visible from her blooming belly exchanging oxygen and carbon dioxide.

“So much hate is it me?” batin Kinza. Kinza didn't expect Al. But, somehow his heart hurt when he saw the behavior of Al who seemed to hate him so much.

“Where am I? This matchmaking was not me who wanted her.” murmured her softly. “Ah already, why do I think of him? Make the heartache there!” his words while carrying the blanket motif Doraemon. After her, the girl rushed to cleanse herself and to meet His Lord.

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“Kak, wake. It's already at dawn.” call Kinza while shaking Al's arm. Slowly Al awoke, but his consciousness had not yet recovered.

“What time?” ask Al flat.

“Half five in the morning.”

“APA?!” yelled Al screech. Kinza immediately gasped in shock.

“What the heck, Brother. This early morning even yells unclear!” Kinza decak.

“I have to go to Airport.” reply Al while hurrying. The man hurriedly searched the clothes inside the Army motive backpack. Everything inside her was just random. Kinza. Why is Al so sweet?

“Kak why the hell? What do you want to do to Airport?” confused Kinza.

“I want to meet Princess, she wants to move to Magelang.” reply Al lightly. Kinza sighed in anger.

“Let me get dressed, Brother. Go out, take a shower there. Continue not to forget the dawn prayer.” said Kinza. Al immediately stopped his activities. The man stared fixedly at Kinza.

“You healthy?” ask Al.

“Yes healthy, already Big brother shower, sanaaa!”

“Okay!”

Without the ba-bi-bu and without any other frills, Al immediately took a towel and went into the bathroom. His movements are agile and nimble.

Kinza. The woman prepared all Al's clothes. Starting from knee-length cream jeans, navy short-sleeved shirts, to pants and inner shirts. Kinza smiled, but his heart ached.

“Must get used to. Kinza can't be whiny, huh?!” lirih Kinza's.

Five minutes passed. Al has finished his shower. Sounding from the sound of the door knobs being swiveled.

Al only wears a light green towel wrapped around his slender waist. Her upper body was left open. Her chest field as well as a checkered belly made Kinza gasp. What sight did he just see?

“My clothes are ready?” tanya Al broke Kinza's daydream.

“I-iya, s-su-already kok.” his words stammered. The girl's face was red. “Duh ****-***-****! Why nervous anyway, I'm ashamed nyaaa!” inner Kinza rustled.

“Why? You're nervous seeing me bare-chested like this?” al Cecar. His eyes remained focused on Kinza.

“N-no, really. Cepet put on his clothes, finished it praying. I want to go down and help Mama make breakfast.” said Kinza with a huff. With great difficulty he hid his nervousness. Clearly, he needed to vanish from before Al right now.

Al watched the back of the girl who was disappearing. Something in his heart rippled. A warm feeling filled his heart. Al smiled triumphantly. “Easy make the leak was embarrassed.” muttered Al satisfied.

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“The beauty of Mbak Putri to Magelang on what basis? Does he want to stay away from Brother?” ask Kinza as their car starts to go. Kinza accompanied Al to meet the Princess at the airport. Not without reason. The girl also had the intention to join Al.

Al looked at the girl beside him. “No need to ask it, right? The more here you get.” Al Judes quipped. Not her answer. Al turned around and dodged.

“I want to know, Brother. You guys are like this because of our matchmaking.” reply Kinza wryly.

“Ah please, I am lazy to discuss this. What the hell do you know? What good is it for you?” al Sharp toilet. The look in his eyes implied anger. What's wrong with asking that? Al really has gone too far.

Kinza was silent. He's position conscious. Al is like this because the matchmaking two days ago has been done. But is Al aware, it's not just him who's hurt. Kinza was hurt because of it.

“Sorry, Brother.” added Kinza slowly.

A few hours passed, finally they arrived at Soekarno-Hatta Airport. At eight in less than twenty minutes. Without a second thought, Al immediately searches for the whereabouts of the woman he loves.

Many people who pass by make the access road a little stalled. This resulted in Al having to run around as well as Kinza. His second breath gasped for breath when he reached the waiting room, their eyes instantly looking around. And finally, the two men found the figure they were looking for. That person was Princess Naima.

Al set his breath for a moment. Slowly but surely her feet stepped to where the Princess was standing now. Princess is not alone, there is Arjuna beside her. The four people were both surprised.

“I want to talk the same, Princess, four eyes only.” said Al coldly. The princess immediately looked at Arjuna, then the man agreed with a nod of his head slowly, after which it went somewhere.

How are you doing with Kinza? The girl was on the spot. His chest rumbled because it was holding back the longing for Arjuna.

Arjuna is approaching Kinza. A smile plastered on her thin lips.

“Hai, how are you?” greet Arjuna gently. Kinza was still silent, his eyes still did not stop staring at Arjuna.

“Za?” connect Arjuna.

“Eh, yes Bang. What's up?” kinza was nervous.

“You daydream?” asked Arjuna while chuckling. Kinza cringed clumsily while scratching his non-itchy nape.

“Ah, not really. Anu-it, Bang. Ah, haven't seen each other in a long time. Bang Juna where to?” ask Kinza spontaneously. All the questions that were on his mind were immediately thrown away.

Arjuna was silent for a moment. The man did not answer Kinza's question. It was highly unlikely that Arjuna would have to tell the truth. Kinza could be hurt right then and there.

“Duty flights at Kalimantan border. Sorry did not have time to say goodbye to you.” said Arjuna. “I'm sorry, Kinza.” Inner Al riled.

“Ehm, i-yes it's okay, Bang. Kinza also apologized for not telling me about the marriage of Kinza and Kak Al.” added Kinza is not good. Arjuna smiled faintly.

“It's okay, really. May Kinza be happy always, huh?”

“Kinza wants to talk something.”

“What is it?” ask Arjuna.

Kinza sighed in anger. Should he tell Arjuna everything? But isn't this better? Ah, nevermind. Let the girl tell the truth.

“Kinza love Sama Brother. Forgive Iza for loving Bang Juna. But, it looks like we will never be able to be put together.” Kinza. Her water face looks gloomy.

Arjuna drew closer while putting on his smile. “Nothing, really. Love doesn't have to be, right? Now, Kinza's only job is to try to love Bang Al. Forget Brother, and accept Bang Al's presence. Understand?” reply Arjuna softly. It hurts so much to say this. Should Arjuna lie to his own heart? Should Arjuna give up Kinza for Al? Tuhaaan, why is this so torturous!

While elsewhere. Al and the Princess continued to argue. His article, the man continued to hold the Princess to not leave. Al also keeps saying that he loves the Princess. Which woman whose heart is not broken is treated this way?

“I have to go, Al. Now I'm asking you. Please forget me, and erase your love for me. Love Kinza, she is your wife, Al!” said the Princess for the umpteenth time.

“I can't, Put. I just love you.” reply Al riled.

“I don't love you, I hate you, Al. You're the son of a bitch who once filled my heart. Enough already, I do not want to know you again.” added Putri lirih, the girl slowly left Al who is still silent.

With five minutes left, the Princess searches for the whereabouts of Kinza and Arjuna.

“Mbak should go, please take care of Mas Al, huh? Make him forget Mbak and change to love you.” said Putri to Kinza. A single smile was clearly imprinted on his ranum lips.

Kinza hugged the Princess. “Thank you and sorry, Ma'am. Hopefully, Puput Mbak is happy always.” reply Kinza while sobbing.

“Iya, Ma'am say yes.”

“Ar, I say yes. If your task is completed, you must go to Magelang. I always look forward to you, Ar.” said Putri to Arjuna. The man hugged the princess.

“Yes, you be careful. I'll definitely meet you after my job is done. Take care of yourself, will you?” reply Arjuna softly.

Kinza watched them. Pain is not playing look at the scene in front of him. Arjuna, the man he loves hugs another woman.

“Thank you for awakening me.” Inner Kinza.