Holy Prison

PS 69 - Preparation

"Come, Dik. Everyone is waiting for you" said Ulfa.

I'm nodding.

I was going to say goodbye to Gus Faiz but Sister Ulfa first said that sentence.

"We go first, Gus" said Brother Ulfa.

I nodded at Gus Faiz.

"Be careful" he said.

I looked at Ulfa's face. That face looks really happy.

"Thank you, Gus" said Sister Ulfa. Now it's Ulfa's turn to look at me.

I who understood the meaning of the glance immediately said, "Yes, thank you."

"Eh, e, Dik, you go first. Later on Brother will follow." said Brother Ulfa.

I nodded again.

"Your greetings 'alaikum." I said.

"Waalaikumussalam wa rahatulli wa barakatuh." they answered my greetings.

I am very conscious of my position. I also stayed away from leaving those I didn't know what I was talking about. They need privacy. I have to understand. I also accelerated my pace.

I approached my parents in the parking lot. There was Umi and Abah.

"We are besotted, Lukman." Abah's voice. While laughing.

"Well, with pleasure, Mom. I'm sure my son would be very happy if it could happen" Papa said. Papa laughed too.

Mama and Umi who heard the words Abah and Papa smiled. Their hearts are all so happy. Is it only me here who feels pain?

I cannot be sad. I have to smile and look happy. Smile too.

"Your greetings 'alaikum." my greetings.

"Waalaikumussalam wa rahatulli wa barakatuh."

"Sorry, old Nindy." I said.

"No, son" said Mama.

"Come on, say goodbye, Nindy" said Papa.

"Umi, sorry Nindy yes if all this time, Nindy often bother Umi." I said.

"No, Honey. Umi did not feel at all bothered by Nindy" said Umi.

"Thank you for everything, Umi. Thank you for being Nindy's second mother at the boarding school." I said.

He hugged and kissed my cheek. "By pleasure, dear."

I also turned to Abah. "Change, forgive Nindy. Thank you for all your knowledge and kindness to Nindy" I said. Then kiss Abah's hand.

Abah rubbed my head. "Yes, Son. May you be a child who can take both your parents and your husband to heaven" Abah said.

"Amen. Thank you, Abah." I said.

Brother Ulfapun came with Gus Faiz. My heart is back beating. But I kept trying to look okay.

We all started entering the car after Mama and Papa thanked and said goodbye to Abah and Umi.

The car started to drive away from the cottage.

"This is" said Ulfa thrusting the cell phone.

I took that phone. I flipped through Sister Ulfa's cell phone. My cellphone.

"From Gus Faiz" he said.

"Thank you, brother." I said.

***

Arriving at home. I went back to my room too. I looked at the room I hadn't lived in in in a long time.

Although I had left the room for many years but it turned out that my room was still well maintained. Maybe Brother Ulfa and Mama who make my room always neat.

I took out my clothes. Ulfa came in. Honestly, I'm happy to meet and be with Ulfa again. However, because of that proposal. I feel a little sad. I can't be like this. Ulfa's sister is my sister. I should always be happy to see him happy.

"Dik." said Ulfa.

"Yes, Brother?" my many.

"So don't help" he said.

"Negakpapa, Brother. My stuff is just a little. So no papa, brother. Sitting with me." I said to Ulfa.

Suddenly, Ulfa hugged me tightly. I rubbed his back.

"He's coming, Nin." said Brother Ulfa.

I racked my brain to digest who Ulfa meant. However, it seemed like only one of him had come.

Brother Ulfa nodded.

It turns out that the person in question is Ulfa. I understand how Ulfa feels, she's been waiting for Gus Faiz for 4 years just like me. However, the difference between the two of them must have often communicated. At home, as often as they communicate will not get into trouble, it is good.

"May you sleep here occasionally? I don't know when else I can sleep with you" said Ulfa.

I began to understand the direction of the conversation Ulfa. It turns out that when I left him with Gus Faiz, Gus Faiz had expressed his desire to propose to Ulfa. I can only smile. Also happy.

"Sleep here and continue to sleep until that day comes." I said.

***

The day passed. Today is the most awaited day for Ulfa. The day he will be proposed to by a man he loves very much. Gus Faiz is the perfect husband-to-be, so I'm not worried about Ulfa's happiness. She would definitely be happy to even be the happiest wife. And will be 'Ning' status'.

"Sister Ulfa, can I go to Mia's house?" my many.

"Can, Honey. After noon we go home to cook, Gus Faiz and his family want to come here. Yakan Ulfa's?" said Mama.

Brother Ulfapun nodded.

I say goodbye to Mia's house.

***

"Lo sure that Gus Faiz will apply, Brother Ulfa is not elo?" ask Mia.

I'm nodding.

"Can't you?" ask Mia.

"Yes can." I said.

"But yes also. You're the same he hasn't had any insurgency contact in 4 years. Lo there just hold no cape, while Kak Ulfa here is very easy to communicate" said Mia.

Hearing Mia's statement that was one hundred percent true made me sad again.

"It's really bad for you" said Mia.

"Eh, it's not like that. He's not evil. I told you not to complain, just invite you later tonight." I said.

"Why is my friend so good at this?" said.

I laughed at his silly question. "It was you who told me to go to the cottage" I said, trying to joke.

"Yes, I guess at that time Gus Faiz had a strong faith" said Mia. Origin talk.

"Husss, Mia." I said to commemorate Mia.

Mia rolled her eyeballs.

"Wrong again, I. I feel wrong." said Mia.

Hearing Mia's words I felt dejavu. I remember Farha. I used to be like Mia. I told Farha that I was always wrong to be around her.

I smiled wryly at the thought of me not knowing Farha's news until now.

"Gue's sorry. Let me not tell you to the boarding school" said Mia.

"Eh, no really. I am so thankful that you want to remember me. Try if you don't remind me and tell me to go to the cottage. Maybe I won't be able to feel this happiness." I said.

"Lo's too good" said Mia.

"Mama-mama!" a little boy shouted at Mia.

"D-he?" I asked Mia.

Mia smiled and nodded. "Yes, he's my son" he said. "Salim used to be with Mama Indy, honey!" mia said while smiling at her daughter.

This Princess Mia came straight up to me and extended her tiny hand. I greeted him and hugged and kissed him.

"Mama ndi" she said.

I'm nodding. "What's your name, baby?" my many.

"Alca" he said.

I glanced at Mia, "Arca?" ask me with mouth signals. I don't want Mia's son to hear.

"Enak aja lo. You say my son's a prehistoric relic? Her name is Marsya" said Mia

I chuckled, then raised Marsya onto my lap.

"Okay, good boy. Want to come with Mama Indy to the house?" my many.

"There's a pelmen, Mama Ndi?" tanyakanya.

"Mama will buy it." I said. "You?" my many.

Marsya nodded in spirit.

"You change your clothes there. Let me take care of Marsya." I said to Mia.

Miawan.