Little Miss

Part 28 You're the One I Love

Please advise and criticize....

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There's still a lot I have to do to protect Ave from criminals like Uncle Husni. I wanted to marry her immediately, but was hampered by obeying existing customs. Ave is the youngest child where she cannot step over her sister getting married first. If I don't marry her soon then her life will be threatened. What am I supposed to do? All of this is confusing.

Aah and Uncle made a pact in front of the Judge and Prosecutor regarding inheritance. If one of the sons of the Malik family is married first then the inheritance will fall into the hands of the married child. In the end, I was the one who got married first. What I'm afraid of is not me, but Ave who is a threat to Uncle Husni. If you marry the son of the number one man in this city and the inheritance falls into my hands then all the assets of Malik and Jayanatra's wealth will be victorious. That is why many young men are eyeing Ave to be his wife. The wealth of the Jayanatra family will not be eaten up by seven derivatives.

"Salim ...."Ave patted my shoulder while daydreaming in the gazebo.

I glanced at her for a moment and looked at her as my woman. The more I love him and want to protect him. Ave never knew that he was an easy target for Uncle Husni or other young men who were after Jayanatra's wealth.

"Why see Ave like that?" Ave asked with her face.

"Because Ave is beautiful today," I said spontaneously. Honestly, she is indeed beautiful with a knee-length skirt and long sleeves.

"Oh, Mas Salim ogombal, nih," said Mas Bowo who made my face red which suddenly appeared.

Ave smiled.

"Mas Bowo makes people surprised to suddenly come," I said.

"La wong mas wis ning kene press kowe lungga. Yes ae ora ndelok, Mas."( He was here when you sat down. You're the one who didn't see)

Oh, yes I just realized that under this Gazebo there is a fish pond. Where every morning Mas Bowo cleans the pool that is easily dirty. Why don't I see it?

"Wes ... wes .. wong is drunk love ora isa ndelok anything," (Have - already the person who is drunk love can not see anything) said Mas bowo passed away.

I'm more embarrassed.

"Salim .... "Call him again in a low voice.

"Yes what's wrong?" I said nervously when I looked at him.

"Anterin Ave went to the bookstore this afternoon, yes," she asked, holding a book that was hit by a chocolate milk spill.

"OK on Salim anter." I accepted his request.

I looked at his back as he left in front of me. Smiling to myself while reminiscing about the past where Ave always asked for a sling on my back.

*****

Ave's Pov

Am I beautiful? Just this time Salim praised me pretty. I was embarrassed when Mas Bowo found out Salim's words of praise.

"Non Veve wes ayu. No need to look at it anymore" said Mbok Sum by calling his favorite name for me.

"Ah, the Mbok. Ave is not beautiful, really," I replied while watching Mbok Sum take dirty clothes from inside the room.

Mbok Sum just chuckled at my words.

"When I got married to Mr. Rusman-the gardener-is Mbok happy?" I asked before Mbok Sum left.

"Loh iyo toh Cah Ayu. Simbok seneng live karo pak'e to saiki. Ana what is Cah Ayu? Cah Ayu ora seneng karo Salim?" Mbok Sum said looking happy. [Simbok happy to live with the Father until now. What's up Cah Ayu? Cah Ayu does not like Salim ]

Mbok Sum laughed. "Jeez Cah Ayu. Mbok thinks what's up with Cah Ayu with Salim. It's okay Cah Ayu if you can't cook. I can learn a little bit later. The most important thing in a husband and wife relationship is trust and good communication" continued Mbok Sum.

I just nod.

"Have not thought much about Cah Ayu. Salim accepted Cah Ayu as he was. Not demanding anything from Cah Ayu. Yes, it was mbok want to wash first," said Mbok Sum after giving advice to me.

Trust and communication are important in relationships? Can I do it? I wish I could be a good wife to Salim.

*****

"Ayu arep nang endi?" ask eyang Yaya at the front porch when meeting.

"Ave's going to the bookstore, eyang." Answer Ave politely.

"Karo hello? Ojo dewean," asked Yaya again.

"Ave went with Salim, Eyang," said Salim who was in front of the two of them.

"Oh, yo wes. Ati-ati yo Cah Ayu, Le."

Ave and Salim kiss the hands of Eyang Yaya before leaving.

In the car they both are busy listening to the song Love Letter to Starla with their own thoughts.

It had been almost an hour on their way to the Bookstore which was a good distance away from home. No conversation is just eyes looking at each other that there is love in their eyes.

"What book would you buy?" Salim asked Ave who was confused by sorting out books.

"Ave doesn't know either. Ave's distraught. Mr. Rustam said to buy the book Managament Finance only." Stay with his slightly bent position.

"Indeed, Mr. Rustam did not say who to buy the essay?" Said Salim who also bowed.

"Nothing" he answered short.

"Yes, let Salim look for the good" said Salim, and began to search for books.

"Hmm .. actually...." Ave said.

"What's wrong Ve?" Salim answered who was still looking for a book.

Salim looked at Ave who was whirling his clothes. Salim knew there must be something Ave wanted to say.

"What do you want to say?"

"Hmm, how about we go on a date today? Ayu and Rani. We have to date alone, do not be bothered by anyone," said Ave innocently.

"Dating?" That was Salim's mind who was still shocked by Ave's request.

"Where are you going on a date?" asked Salim aloud.

"Take Salim away."

"How about we buy Ave's favorite drink and sit in the cafe?" timpal Salim was confirmed by Ave.

With a carefree heart Ave is just a date with Salim. If Ave had not lied to buy the book, then Eyang Uti would not have allowed it. Even though Salim and Ave were already tied by the engagement rope, they could not just go both ways. Someone has to accompany them. That is the rule they must obey.

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