Life Friend
Episode 21
Manda sat in a row with Bu Tere, Mr. Rendra and his sister Mia. Sit on the front row of chairs close to the altar. That is their custom. Choose to leave early to prepare the heart before worship. At times like this Manda longed to invite Hose to worship, but Hose was too busy so he often refused his invitation for Sunday worship in the Church. Manda was trying to understand her lover's busyness.
Manda opened his eyes slowly in the middle of – worship which at that time worship leader invited all the congregation to stand singing one of the praises by clapping after a worship session is enough. Manda was surprised to see the figure of the guitarist who was among the music players who accompanied the worship praise at that time.
Mas Niko! Since when did he serve music in this church?
Manda concentration is disturbed. Manda could not worship solemnly. Mind raging. His heart is beating fast. Tucked away in amazement saw the figure of a male – familiar is in front of him playing guitar music with agile and calm. A smile also did not miss adorning Niko's calm face. Manda became reminded of the criteria of a prospective husband who will become his life friend later. One of them is good at playing music especially a church servant.
God forgive me, my heart is angry, Lord. Please take my heart, I already have Hose.
Huh, manda sighed.
The worship network ended. The whole congregation shook hands with each other, not least Manda and her family. Mia has disappeared. He met his girlfriend who was also a church. Manda envied her. Amidst the crowd who queued to get out of the Church, manda celingak – celinguk looking for a guitar player figure that is none other than Niko. It's not visible.
“Who are you looking for?" ask Mr. Rendra. “Find Niko?”
Manda furrowed her brows. “Not a reward!” hatchlings.
“Papa see it looks like to the side of the Church was photographed with the music team" replied Mr. Rendra pointing to the door
next to the church followed by looking at Manda's eyes. Mr. Rendra held back his smile seeing the behavior of his first child.
“Eum. Okay Pa,” Manda nodded. Pa, Ma, wait in front, Manda's going to the toilet for a second."
“Okay, hope to meet with doi ya!” ledek Pak Rendra blinked one eye. Manda snorted annoyed because his intention was discovered by the Father. Bu Tere just laughed looking at Mr. Rendra and Manda.
“Bye bye pretty boy, we're ahead first. May your intentions be allowed by God." Mr. Rendra and Mr. Bu Tere
leaving Manda. Manda ignores him and heads to the side of the Church in search of Niko's whereabouts. I don't know what's going on about Manda wanting to meet Niko.
Manda headed to the side area of the Church. Land that is not too large. Neatly plated with manicured ornamental grass. Around planted with yellow flowers blooming. Sangan contrasts and is so beautiful combined with the green color of ornamental grass. Manda looked around. Not many people. The church is not much left. We exchanged greetings before leaving the church. Manda's gaze traced every gap between the crowd of people who were not too much. Looking for men wearing white shirts with pink sweaters. Looks really cool with a shirt collar removed from the neck hole of his sweater.
“Manda!” Niko surprised Manda who had been looking for his whereabouts. Niko reached out her right hand and was greeted kindly by Manda.
“You looking for who Manda is? Where were your parents?” now replace Niko who turned right and left looking for Pak Rendra and Bu Tere.
“Em, I want to," Manda gugub answered. “You go to the toilet, papa and mama are still ahead.” Manda pointed at the toilet at the end.
“Ohh, yaudah you go to the toilet first, I want to find your dad and mom first." Niko gently rubbed Manda's head and went to wait in front of the church yard looking for Mr. Rendra and Bu Tere.
Manda ran to the toilet and breathed her leg. Relieved after a long time did not meet the – men who had come in his life some time ago. He opened the sink water faucet. Moisten his hands and look in the mirror. Manda gave her breath. Take a thin pink lipcream and incise it to her lips. It looks so sweet. Combined with the batik dress that is very simple and graceful worn Manda.
What's wrong with me, anyway!
After feeling ready Manda a little run towards the front yard of the Church. His parents are talking to Niko. Mia was there with her boyfriend Andre. Their conversation stopped when Manda came over.
“We've come home first yes Niko," said Bu Tere. They shake hands with each other. Niko lowered her body to let go of them. Manda went home three with Mr. Rendra and Bu Tere, while Mia chose Andre.
“Niko good young man yes mam." said Mr. Rendra while driving his car. Manda sitting in the middle of the pura – car did not listen and turned on his phone.
“Betul, the child is friendly, not neko – neko and diligent again yes," said Bu Tere turned his head to Manda. Then glance at rah sir Rendra, conditional each other between the smiles of both of them.
Manda just went silent digesting the chatter of papa and her mother who discussed Niko. Manda confirmed every word of praise that was spoken from the mouth of his parents. Niko is indeed a very good – male.
“Manda?" call Mr. Rendra whose eyes are still on the front.
“Ya pah!”
“You better pray again, think again. You are an adult and you can determine who
just right for you to make it your life partner." Mr. Rendra said in a tone full of authority.
Manda did not reply, only snorted without a sound. His mind is back on fire. Currently there is still a Hose who is also not less good. Manda was also confused by the feeling he was feeling. Manda closed her eyes letting her mind spin – swivel in her brain.
