HEY JUN

16

Lia was shocked when she opened the door of her house. It appeared that Mr. Zaini and some people that Lia did not know who was standing with some items. Lia observed their look. Four men including Mr. Zaini and two women. All of them wear red batik clothes with different batik patterns.

Lia was more surprised to see Mr. Zaini's luggage. There were rice two sacks, bananas one bunch, and some bread packed in a box. Lia scratched her non-itchy head. What's the matter? Why are the nights like this Mr. Zaini crowded into his house? What is necessary, huh?

"Good night, Lia" said Mr. Zaini kindly.

"Good night too. Zaini Sir? What's up, huh?" ask Lia awkwardly. He has not even invited his guests to enter first.

"Bather is there?" asked Mr. Zaini smiling.

"There, Sir. Mr. Zaini there needs to be Lia's parents?."

"You could say so."

"Let's go in, sir. Lia call first."

Pak Zaini's entourage of six people immediately entered and sat in the living room. Lia rushed over to call her two parents who were relaxing in the living room. The usual at Lia's house, after dinner they would gather in the living room while watching television together.

"Sir, are there guests?" lia said when she reached the middle room.

"Who?."

"School head, sir."

"What's? Why did he come here? You're doing it, aren't you?" ask Lia's father in shock.

"No, Sir. Lia doesn't know either. Meet me nggih! Mr. Zaini came rame-rame also makes Lia worried."

Lia's father nodded. He rushed to the living room to meet Mr. Zaini. Seeing the appearance of Lia's father, Pak Zaini's family stood up. They shook hands with Lia's father in turn.

"Lia's father?" ask Mr. Zaini to make sure.

"Yes, Mr. Zaini. I'm Anton, Lia's father."

"Greetings to Mr. Anton. I apologized earlier for having this evening. To be honest I was afraid of interrupting the break" Mr. Zaini said.

"Ah, it's okay, Mr. Zaini. I don't feel disturbed. By the way, what are the needs until Mr Zaini brings a group to visit here?" ask Anton politely.

"Sorry in advance if our sudden arrival surprises Mr. Anton. I represent my wife's family intending to propose Mr. Anton's son to Noval, my sister-in-law."

Deg

Lia who was eavesdropping behind the wall instantly froze.

"What say? Apply? not wrong, is it?" ask Lia in my heart.

"Applying to my son? Lia?" ask Mr. Anton to make sure.

"Really, Sir. I want to apply for Lia for Noval."

Lia gulped. The noval? the guy who just met her this afternoon? Ah. It must be that man is being drunk. Lia must have heard wrong. Where could Noval have proposed to him when they had just met this afternoon?

Dreamlike. This must be a dream. Lia really can't believe it. Especially when he comes back peeking and eavesdropping. His sense of hearing still captures the news if Mr. Zaini proposes himself to Noval.

Pukkp... Pukkp... Pukkp...

Lia patted both of her cheeks to make sure that she was not dreaming right now. Feeling the pain in both of her cheeks, Lia's face turned pale. He immediately ran to his room, locked the door and contacted Andika.

"Dikaaaa.." cried out Lia when the phone connected.

"What? just playing screaming."

"To my house now, Dika! It's important! it's important" Lia ordered.

"Halah. Important to you is not important to me" said Andika makes Lia surprised.

"Hey, why do you know? I haven't told you yet."

"Do not tell me. I saw the story of Noval. His family again photos with your father. Duh caption. I am bales. Aamiins. The spirit, Bro" Dika's clumsiness made Lia really want to shout while rolling around on the floor.

"What do I need to do, Dika? I'm afraid" asked Lia worriedly.

He was not ready to start a serious relationship with a man. Lia still wants to enjoy her life as a single who is free to go anywhere without having to bother here and there taking care of household needs.

"Dikaaa... don't diem dong! Help meyeee.." cried Lia. He was really frustrated at the moment.The only person that could be discussed was Andika. Because only Dika is a neutral party that can give him a solution without siding with both camps.

"What do I want to help you with?."

"How should I help you?."

"Well answer yes or no to ask for my help? I'm at the cafe, again rame. There's no way I'm staying just to sample your answer to Mr. Zaini."

Lia stomped both her legs. Very upset to get such a response from Andika. The feeling is starting to feel bad. What if his father agrees to Mr Zaini's proposal? That means Lia will be the sister-in-law of the Scholar High School Head. Duh.

But given Lia's age of twenty-two, it was impossible for her Father to accept the proposal. Mr. Anton himself once said if not ready to release Lia. Lia was only allowed to get married after Lia's sister graduated from college.

Lia's room door was knocked. Lia immediately disconnected her phone. He was sure that right now Dika must have scolded him for turning off the phone without saying goodbye. The sound of knocking on the door of Lia's room grew louder and made Lia rush to run open the door.

"Called Father" said Ms. Lia.

"Yes, Mom. Is there a guest who's home?" ask Lia worried.

"New home. Let's get out quick. You want to talk."

Lia immediately went out towards the living room. There Mr. Anton was waiting for Lia while enjoying the bread brought by the family of Mr. Zaini.

"Sit down!" mr Anton's orders. He immediately finished off his piece of bread before starting a serious conversation with his son.

"What's up, sir?."

"Father just wanted to say that Mr. Zaini proposed to you for his sister named Noval."

"What did you answer then?" ask Lia. He's getting more agitated.

"Yes, I said that this matter depends on you. Want what not. You are not forcing. But people say first, it is not good to refuse the first proposal that comes. Pamali, you know what?" mr. Anton said that the level of anxiety in Lia's heart increased.

"Let's think first, sir. They also suddenly attacked. Maybe Lia is still shocked" said Lia's mother. He seemed to understand that his daughter needed time to think.

"The father also said so, Mom, same Mr. Zaini. But this Noval is really bad. He said his leave from the office was only a week. So he's in such a hurry. He only gave Lia two days" Mr Anton said.

"Same father Mom didn't force Lia. But yes, we are also worried that this first application is rejected. After all Noval is also ready and steady to propose to you. Even earlier he also said if you get married tomorrow, he was ready" said Lia's mother.

"Think about it, son. You don't want me to suffer. You are also confused how. Think and give them an answer in two days. Mom and Dad are with you. Accepted thankfully, it is not accepted that you do not get hit. That's it" ordered Anton.

Lia nodded. He will follow the advice of his father to think about Noval's proposal first. It seems like tonight Lia is going to meet Andika for an opinion. His brother was though dablek, but could be asked for an opinion. Especially a serious problem like this.

Lia asks permission from both her parents to see Andika first. It was fortunate that Lia's parents weren't the old-age type. They left everything to Lia because it concerned the comfort of their daughter's life.

***

In Surabaya, Juna unceasingly made mistakes during training. Many times he was reprimanded by the instructor for mishandling the laptop. Juna to make the instrument rose blood because of the mistake he made.

How can Juna continue to make mistakes even though the guidebook has explained in detail. The instructors also painstakingly gave directions. However, the basic Juna alone is clumsy and unfocused.

Juna should have completed his task this afternoon along with the other teachers. Because the results of Juna's work were rejected many times, then Juna had to rework in his room.

He repeatedly asked for help from his roommate. His name is Juna. Still not understanding even if told.

"What scholar are you, anyway? just saying wrong continue" grumbled friend Juna.

"Bachelor, Bang. I am a sports teacher. Usually holding the ball is not a laptop" said Juna defending himself.

"The name of the lecture will make a thesis, Mr. Juna. The thesis is typed. Cook, was the script written by Mr Juna hand?" ask Juna's friend again.

He who was upset because Juna did not understand too, finally chose to leave. Juna did not forbid. It was his fault. It is his fault that he is not focused. Juna took a deep breath while reading the row of original letters he had typed.

"I'm completely unfocused" Juna said inwardly.

"What is she doing? So miss Lia" said Juna again.

Juna cursed his own stupidity that does not have Lia's mobile number. Just got an idea in his head to contact Andika. However, he immediately dismissed the idea because he was worried about being teased by Andika.

Hmm.. It seems like Juna has to hold back his longing first. He chose to continue working on his unfinished tasks because tomorrow must be collected immediately.

Juna suggested himself to be able to focus and not always think about Lia who was somewhere, with whom and what now.