Half of the Heart belongs to Sahla

Bima And Sahla (2)

For the first time, Sahla and Bima went both ways. You could say this was their first date.

"Where are we going, brother ?"

"We just go around, find a place that is good for our efforts later" said Bima.

There was a tickling feeling in Sahla's heart, as Bima said the word 'our efforts'. Like a statement that there will be no more mine or yours, which is now ours, common.

For a long time they went around, but they did not find what was in accordance with their expectations. Until the sun did not feel it had reached above the head.

"We'll have lunch first." Bima takes Sahla to a simple place to eat. The place is so beautiful and there are several ornamental fish ponds, adding to the beauty of the place.

Bima and Sahla choose a place near the fish pond. There is a special pleasure when you see colorful fish swimming. Like showing off his body.

"What do you want to eat ?" Bima asked Sahla who was sitting next to her. Bima deliberately did not sit facing Sahla, so that there was no distance between them. Just like the person who is pdkt on the person he likes. And it is true, that Bima has fallen in love with Sahla since she first saw it. And it turns out destiny is on her side. 

"Where is Brother. Sahla likes anything."

Bima ordered grilled fish and beef rib soup. Favorite food. And iced tea as a drink.

"You quit your job?" Bima asked, waiting for her order to come.

Sahla nodded. " Yes Brother. This morning I sent a message of resignation to my boss."

"Thank God, so you don't have to go there anymore."

"Yes." Yeah."

And finally the anticipated order came as well. Sop ribs and grilled fish. Bima scoops grilled fish meat for Sahla.

"Eat." Bima Say.

"Don't bother Sis, I'll take it myself."

"It's okay. Eat it." 

Sahla nodded, unable to resist.

"Eat the soup too." Then Bima put a bowl of soup in the middle of them. "It's okay to have a bowl of both ?"

Sahla chokes.

"Slowly eat it." Bima said while offering drinks to Sahla.

"Let's continue eating. It seems you are not used to eating while chatting," continued Bima.

Sahla could only shut up, not reply at all. He doesn't know what to respond to it. Although he had become a husband and wife, but awkwardness still controlled his heart. Maybe because the marriage was too sudden, without getting to know each other. And they finally ate in silence. But occasionally Bima glanced at Sahla. He was very anxious to see Sahla who just kept quiet and spoke when asked. Bima does not know how to so that he and Sahla can freely chat without any obstructions.

Finish eating them straight back home. During the journey, they kept quiet. Busy with their own minds. The atmosphere is getting awkward. Make Sahla not dare to make a sound, even if possible, the breath should not be heard.

And that atmosphere, Bima deliberately created. He wanted to know how far Sahla could go with someone who was quiet. 

Until home, Bima went straight into his room. Without a word. His attitude makes Sahla even more careless. Sahla felt Bima was angry with her. He also followed Bima to the room. And it turns out that Bima was lying on the bed facing the wall.

Sahla approached Bima, and looked at her long enough. No words came out of Sahla's mouth, just the sound of her breathing.

Actually Sahla was surprised by Bima's attitude which suddenly changed like that. Suddenly he nodded and silenced her. But he himself did not know what was wrong until Bima behaved like that. Sahla was about to wake Bima, but her heart hesitated. Afraid Bima getting angry when disturbed rest. So Sahla undoes her intentions. And finally he sat on a chair, looking at Bima who was lying behind him. 

Waiting for someone to sleep without doing anything, made Sahla sleepy. His sleepiness continues to dominate him. Because last night he couldn't sleep well. Finally Sahla fell asleep on the chair and her head leaned against the table in front of her.

Bima who from the beginning did not sleep, just lying down. Didn't hear the movement from Sahla. He wakes up and finds Sahla sleeping in a chair. Unable to see his wife sleeping on the chair, Bima moved Sahla up to the bed slowly. Afraid Sahla's awake.

This time Bima looked at his wife's face. Wanted to wipe his face, but he did not dare to do so. He does not want to be a thief, taking chances without his owner's permission. Bima decided to leave the room, he was afraid he could not control himself anymore.

"Maybe it was Bima who moved me here" Sahla murmured.

Before long, the door of the room opened. 

"It's so fucking up ?" Bima asked into the room and found Sahla was awake.

Sahla did not answer, she continued to look at Bima who was well dressed, like she was about to travel.

"Have you looked at him ?" Once again Bima asked, making Sahla waver.

"Well get up, take a shower and get ready. I'll take you somewhere." Without waiting for an answer from Sahla, Bima came out of her room.

Sahla frowned and finally smiled. Astonished at once relieved, because it seemed like Bima had returned as he knew it.

I didn't want Bima to wait for him for long. Sahla rushed to the bathroom. After the ritual bath was over, Sahla immediately prepared. Do not forget to pray Ashar first.

Sahla wore a plain black cotton robe, combined with a mocca-colored pashmina veil.  After feeling enough with her appearance, Sahla came out of her room. 

"It's my daughter-in-law's beauty. Where are you going ?" Mom asked to see Sahla coming out of her room. Not much different from his mother, Bima was amazed with Sahla. Although not making up, Sahla is still beautiful with her natural face.

"I don't know Ma'am, it was Bima sister who was getting out," replied Sahla a little shy.

Mrs Ratih smiled, she just wanted to tease her daughter-in-law a little, because she knew that her son and daughter-in-law were going somewhere. 

"Mom, looks like we're not going home." Whisper Bima to his Mother.

"All right, I understand." Reply Mrs Ratih.

After saying goodbye to Bu Ratih, Bima and Sahla immediately went with the motor that Bima bought this morning. As usual, not a word came out of their mouths. In fact, their journey is quite far, almost 1 hour of travel they take. 

Sahla looked cold upon them at the place where Bima was headed. With a steadily uphill road, and views of rice fields, fields and plantations. They ended up at the campground at the foot of the mountain. 

"Other times wear a jacket if you want to travel." Bima said, while putting her jacket on Sahla.

Sahla was both annoyed and moved. Exasperated by Bima's words just now, and moved by Bima's attitude just now.

"Son didn't say where we were going." Answer Sahla.

"Here's your hand." Said Bima while extending her hand.

"Make what?" Sahla asked not to understand.

Suddenly Bima immediately took Sahla's hand and grasped it. Sahla was surprised, but she let it go.

"Your hands are cold. Let it be like this." Bima's voice clasped Sahla's hand tightly. 

"What is this place, sister ?" Ask Sahla.

"Camphouse. Beautiful ones. Especially at night."

Sahla nodded. He also admitted that the view here is very good. Seeing the village from a high place is amazing.

"Come, we have to find a tent first, before the first others," Bima asked.

"Tents? Make what?"

"We're gonna spend the night here?"

"What?"