Just A Wedding

chapter 20

" Yes mbak...." Dita came to me with a little run.

"The.........Mr. Satrio.." I said while thrusting my HP at Dita. Dita immediately picked it up and read Wastapp's message from Mr. Satrio. Not just once Dita read it. Flabbergasted to widen his eyes and then shake - shake my body.

" Just accept Ma'am. Satrio is a very nice person, I guarantee happy mbak same him,"

I just smiled flatly at Dita. A moment later Dita changed her attitude because she saw me less than enthusiastic.

" I mean Sister Arin think well first dech. Do not hunt, if you can mate until old mbak," Dita advice like a mother advises her daughter.

I just nodded slowly. I honestly don't know what steps I should take. Choose Mr. Satrio who offers marriage or waiting for Henry.

" Is Mr Satrio patient ? I hesitated - doubted Dita.

" It's very patient Ma'am. Imagine he never sued his wife even though he had run away with other men and brought Om Satrio money"

" Why is she divorced ?"

" So I told his wife to run away from Brondong"

" How many children ?"

" The two guys all the first one went to college the second was still High School Class X," replied Dita diplomatically.

" Have you been divorced for a long time ?"

" It was not long ago just not home again almost a year, so the story of Om Rudi," Dita explained with a serious mimic.

Until late I did not reply to Wastapp's message from Mr. Satrio. What I should do. On the other hand I want to wait for Henry, on the other hand I can't possibly wait for him with much uncertainty. Social status and religious differences are impossible to reach. It's like Henry knows how I feel. A message came in on my HP

Henry

(Sorry mom. Patient people for our future. I'm sure mama will one day be able to accept our relationship.)

me

(Yes I will be patient...........

Sorry if I was hoping too much. )

I'm off my HP to reflect. Tired of my heart always being given promises. Tired of my heart to wish I had wished more when with mas Ravi. I don't want any more hope and heartache. Maybe it's time I got up from the dream. I don't want to rely on hope anymore - empty hope.

Honestly I want to continue with Henry, because it was with Henry that I did everything the first time. But I'm afraid of fighting destiny. I was so afraid to fight against the norms of social status, economic status and religious differences that were the main topics of my problems with Henry. There is also a huge age difference between us. Well, I'm ten years older than Henry. Complete is already the dividing factor between me and Henry. Do I still have to hope for Henry ? Henry himself did not know until when his mother's health improved. O Allah I am only a servant - You whom you have destined to live this life. Easy - I hope my choice is the best choice for us. Me and Henry, I'm sorry Henry. I didn't feel my tears falling and getting more and more as I typed Wastapp's reply for Satrio.

I

(Yes my father accepted my father's proposal.

I look forward to your family coming this Sunday)

Mr. Satrio

(Thank you so much, Arin. I'll see you on Sunday. )

I

(Yes, same father - same.)

Mr. Satrio

I

(Yes to Satrio. )

Mr. Satrio

(Is that more familiar ? )

Mr. Satrio

(It's night time now time to rest.)

I

(Yes.).

I don't know if my move is right or wrong. But all I know is that this is the path I take. Happy or sad in the future I am also uncertain, but it is this answer that will separate me and Henry. I had to give up on a situation that I couldn't stand on my side. I just hope my life will be happy. Henry will meet his suitable and worthy soul mate for him. It's easy - hopefully Henry understands the decision I made.

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Sunday as agreed, Mr Satrio's family came to the house. Not many guests came to my house for this event. Only the parents of Mr. Satrio and Om Rudi. The parcels brought for the hands were not too conspicuous. Just a set of prayer tools and fruits. We know each other with our families. Mr. Satrio's father and mother are very good, they look very good from the priyayi. We then discussed the issue of the next plan. There is no reply for this application event as in general. We agreed the wedding would be held next month. There is no wedding reception just a kabul event and invite some neighbors.

" I'm sorry, this is my second wedding, it doesn't feel right for me to hold another reception. Besides, I'm not good with my kids. I keep their feelings and their mama's." That's the reason Mr. Satrio when we were just the two of us. I just fell silent.

Didn't understand what I had to say and replied to what sentence. It was like my brain was empty and frozen. I chose silence and let Mr. Satrio continue his conversation

" Money for the reception can we save"

" This is for the show at home in Arin. We are only kabul. One million is more than enough" he said, handing me a white envelope. I accepted Mr. Satrio's gift in confusion. I don't know what - what is the issue of marriage financing.

" Dik Arin after marrying me boyong to my hometown, want ?

" Yes mas I'm willing, but I have a nephew who I care for starting from small"

" No pa pa in bring alone, can accompany my son Adry.

" Good thanks" I replied slowly to Mr. Satrio

Easy - I hope it is true said Dita. Mr. Satrio is a good person who can accept my situation and that of my family. After marriage, I decided to join Mr. Satrio. Try to be a good wife and forget all the memories in this city. Right now my mind is focused on marriage and being nice to Mr. Satrio as my future husband.

black flash.

After I made up my mind to choose Mr. Satrio as my life partner. I called my sister Ayunda and my sister Arsita to gather at home. No. I told you why I just asked them to come.

" What.........." cried father, Ma'am Ayunda and Arsita at the same time when I told him that I received a proposal from Mr. Satrio.

" Wait for Mr. Satrio's family to come home for a proposal event" I explained to my father, Ma'am Ayunda and my sister Arsita.

" Thank God Arin can move on from Ravi mas," said my sister who did know my relationship with Ravi mas at the last moment of my mother's life.

" Have you thought about your future ? Can her children accept you Rin ?" ayunda's question was right about the point of my problem.

I really don't know about my future. On the other hand, there is a problem that I am afraid of. Can Mr Satrio accept my shortcomings ? I'm no longer holy ?

" Yes mbak. Arin is ready for Arin's future" I replied resigned to all that I would face.

Seriate..........