Forced Flow of Life

Surprise

A few weeks before....

The Flashback

Okta and Rindang sit together in the school garden without Nisa. Nisa did not attend school because her cousin got married that day.

"When is Nisa's birthday?" ask Rindang suddenly.

"A few more weeks Rin, if not wrong," Okta replied. "What the hell is it?" ask Okta curiously.

"Emma how about we make a surprise for Nisa,"

"May, but what's the concept?"

They talk seriously about what concepts they will use. Until they don't realize there's someone stealing hear. He walked towards them.

"Can join?" Dhika appeared from behind.

"Oh... Brother Dhika. May brother, please," said Rindang.

Dhika leaned against a tree near them.

"Gue heard you wanted to make a birthday surprise for Nisa, right?"

"How do you know, brother?" ask Okta wonder. He looked at Dhika with a question mark.

"Sorry, I didn't overhear your chat."

"Yes, the plan is that" said Rindang.

"Can you join me?"

Okta and Rindang looked at each other sending signals to ask in silence.

"May Kak," said Rindang.

They are negotiating again how the plan will be. Okta and Rindang overhauled their initial plans.

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After a few weeks it was time for the plan to be launched. Dhika, Bagas, and Ivan wait for Okta to tell him where they took Nisa away.

The sound of incoming message notification is heard. Dhika took the phone from her pocket, then read the incoming message on her phone screen.

"Okay we go to cafe XXX now" said Dhika.

They immediately drove the car to their destination. Dhika is in the same car as Bagas, while Ivan drives his own car.

Arriving at the cafe, they look for a seat that is not visible from Nisa's view. They also use anything to launch the action such as; Dhika uses newspapers to block her face from being seen, Ivan uses a menu book, while Bagas turns his back to the table where Nisa and the others wear hats.

Flashback off

Dhika holds Nisa to take her to her car. He put Nisa in the back seat of his car. Bagas came with Dhika's car while Okta and Rindang came with Ivan's car. Dhika drives a car to her house followed by Ivan's car.

Arriving home, Dhika holds Nisa. Aunt Santi panicked to see Dhika holding Nisa. But Dhika signalled to remain silent. He took Nisa to the guest room. While others enter the house Dhika brings a variety of knick knacks to decorate the place to be used.

"Clearly, Nisa why? what happened to Dhik?" Aunt Santi pointed at Dhika with her question.

"Udah was Mi. Let's go ahead first. My friends are waiting for me" said Dhika holding her mother's shoulder. Dhika flanked her mamm's arm. In the living room, Aunt Santi looked at them with a strange look.

"What's up? Clearly to mami, why did they bring so much stuff here?" ask Aunt Santi.

"Loh Dhika hasn't told you aunty?" tanya Bagas, shocked by the reaction of Aunt Santi.

"Yet. You bad boy!" Santi's aunt is anxious with her own child until she lightly hits Dhika's arm.

"Wahh lo severe Dhik, ckckck" said Ivan.

"Sorry Mi, forgot," said Dhika cengengesan.

"What's going on?" ask Aunt Santi.

Dhika explained about their plan in detail. He also asked permission to use his backyard for Nisa's surprise decorations. Aunt Santi understood. He allowed them to carry out his plan. Even Aunt Santi will also take part in their plans.

"But why do you give Nisa sleeping pills? Pity Nisa to such an unconsciousness?" aunt Santi's Namel. Although he has only met a few times, he already considers Nisa like his own child.

"Hey, why am I being blamed? Don't you also agree with my idea?!" ivan protest.

"Your kisses. You're all wrong. I know the idea is still followed! You are Van too. Give me the idea of luck, turn mulu. Next time you want to make a plan, don't do this. Poor Nisa to that extent. Maybe if his family knew they'd be mad at you!" aunt Santi's tirade is long.

"Yes Aunt,"

"Yes Mi,"

Answer them simultaneously while looking down. They also feel guilty. But how? Everything is already over. Can't be repeated.

"How much longer is this before Nisa wakes up?" tanyanya.

"About 2 hours auntie," Okta said carefully, fearing her words were wrong. He still lowered his head.

Aunt Santi approached Okta and grabbed her shoulders slowly.

"It doesn't have to be like that. Auntie's not angry, just what? Upset times," said Aunt Santi then laughed. "How are you weird."

Okta raised her head. He saw Aunt Santi smiling at him. Okta returned that smile. Heart relieved.

"What is this beautiful child both called? Just this time Dhika brought a girl friend to play at home except Nisa who used to come here accidentally."

"I'm Okta aunt,"

"And I'm shady,"

"I'm Santi, just call me aunty" said Aunt Santi. "It's fast there. Nisa's hunting is waking up," he ordered.

"Tante here is watching Nisa. You're the young ones who take care of everything. Parents take it easy" said Aunt Santi. Everyone laughed at his words.

Without lingering they hurried to step away into the backyard.

The bell sounded. Aunt Santi who happened to be still in the living room immediately approached the person who was visiting. A young man stood with a cake and a parcel.

"Sorry, who's looking?" ask Aunt Santi.

"I'm Setyo, Nisa Bu's sister. I wanted to surprise Nisa. He said the show was held here" said Setyo politely. A few days ago Setyo invited Okta to come give a surprise on Nisa's birthday.

"Oh please come in, son. Just go straight to the backyard. They're all there."

"Good ma'am, thank you. Excuse me, please,"

Setyo headed to Dhika's backyard.

"Hi Mass!" yelled Okta enthusiastically.

"Here you go" asked Ivan.

Setyo approached them immediately. He handed the cake he bought for his sister to Okra.

"Well, is it from nowhere?" ask Setyo.

"Not yet, just now." replied Bagas who was carrying a balloon.

Setyo nodded. After that he spread his gaze all over the place, like looking for someone. "Where are my adek?" ask Setyo.

They just kept quiet and looked at each other. They are afraid that Setyo will get angry if he finds out the truth.

"Anu mas, Nisa said she was sleepy. Keep him sleeping first. Well mumpung he sleeps we prepare everything including decorating the place. Let it be a surprise," Okta replied nervously.

Setyo squinted his eyes suspiciously at Okta's hesitant answer and looked nervous. Okta was getting nervous. So did Dhika, Bagas, and Ivan. They didn't give their plans in detail.

"Yes Kak, Nisa was sleepy for a while" said Rindang, who understood Okta's nervousness.

"Oh okay, that's good. Our plan is getting smoother. Yaudah ayokk deh we continue the preparation," said Setyo.

Because of Rindang's words, he finally believed. He also knows that his sister is the type of person who when sleepy can sleep anywhere, even though she feels something awkward. Setyo ignored it. They were also friends of Nisa, he thought.

In his heart Okta was very grateful with Rindang. He was relieved, and so were the others. Okta understood that if Setyo found out, he would be very angry because his sister was given sleeping pills.

They continue their activities that have been delayed. The men decorate the place, the women prepare cakes and utensils as well as groceries for the barbeque party. It was an extra show from Aunt Santi.