Love is Not Finished

CHAPTER 10: Argument

Tuesday afternoon.

Next Monday we start going in. Papa has registered me and also has got a boarding not too far from the location of the bimbel.

Almost every day I study, discuss school matters and discuss matters for college entrance.

I have prepared clothes and other equipment that will be used in the boarding house.

"Zanu, all you Mama ask for help later iron Papa's office clothes, today Mama permission to go home for just a moment" said Mama.

"Good Ma,"

"Turn back to the office again, remind Zuri of lunch and do not forget to pray,"

Mom rushed to the office. I immediately took Papa's clothes and Mama made them on the iron. My clothes.

All the clothes that have not been ironed, I brought them to the living room and stacked together in a basket. As I started ironing, suddenly in front someone knocked on the door.

"Assalammu'alaikum..,"

"Waa'alaikum greetings,"

I opened the front door, it was my brother.

K**** why the hell is he here so often? Where Papa Mama's not home anymore. Duh!

"Zanu, how are you?" sweep it in front of the door.

"Good Bang. Tumben daylight hours here, not work? Just talk outside Bang, Papa Mama is no more" I replied.

The front door closed and sat on the outside seat. Followed by Brother too.

I saw his face was quite serious. Looks like there's something he wants to talk about.

"Zanu, when did you register for college? Take what major?" ask Brother.

"Not yet register Bang. I bimbel used to be about a month, after that just open the UMPTN registration. Yes, it's still medicine that's bang," I replied.

"According to your brother, just take a law major, if that is your interest. Just follow the heart. You can explain well to Auntie about this. I'm sure it could be a consideration for Auntie,"

"Yes Bang, I'll try..,"

The mood was silent for a moment. I see it looks like Brother is a little agitated.

"What the hell is Bang? Tumben this way to the house? Is there anything?" manya curious.

"Eh, yes Zanu. Brother wants to get married," he replied a little lethargic.

The deg! I was spontaneously shocked.

Not yesterday he said he still wanted to enjoy his youth first. That quick?

"Couldn't Bang?" ask again.

"You still remember the same boyfriend that you brought yesterday? He wants to be betrothed, if you don't marry him soon. While Brother has just been assigned," he replied.

"If you love him, you will marry Bang. I've also been working, what else are you waiting for?" my many.

"It's not so Zanu. But.., uh that's it...,"

"Trus later if so, where's Bang's wedding?"

"Where he lives Zanu, M city,"

"Ooo.. Away too, yes,"

He was silent for a moment and so was I.

I'm confused, what should I feel like? Sad or happy?

"Yes Zanu, you work first. The break is over soon. Don't forget you are diligent in learning and bebelnya yes, you have to graduate," He is getting ready to leave.

"Okay, good luck with your business, brother,"

"Amijin,"

Brother walks out of the alley, probably waiting for his friend's invitation.

I sat in my chair and thought for a moment.

I continued to iron. Mom and Dad are coming home soon. So, the ironing must be quickly completed.

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Mom and Dad came home. I saw Papa pull the sack out of the car. It turns out there is durian in it, the result of Papa's friend's garden.

After dinner, we continued to eat durian while chatting.

I remember talking to you last afternoon with my brother. About the department I want. There is no harm in me expressing my opinion to Mama and Papa.

"Ma, Zanu wants to take Law course. Zanu didn't want to go to medicine, and Zanu was sure he couldn't get away, "it felt like my heart was pounding waiting for Mama's response.

"Lha? There's no harm in trying Zanu. Mama's sure Zanu can get away. Zanu will be happy, continue to learn, God willing can," Mama restrained her opinion and tried to convince me continuously.

"But Ma, Zanu won't. Zanu is only interested in Law majors," I said firmly.

"Zanu, it's true that Mama you said, there's no harm in trying," Papa came to Mama's defense.

"No Pa, Zanu still takes the Law. PMDK is not taken for remote reasons. Zanu can accept the reason, but for the majors, let Zanu choose for himself," I replied a little forcefully.

"Well, it's up to you, Zanu. Hopefully Zuri will be able to realize Mama's dream," said Mama with a disappointed tone.

"Yes! Thank you Ma, "I'm glad to hear that and I'm putting a kiss on Mama's cheek.

Finally, I hope my dream of becoming a lawyer can come true.

"Oiya Ma, you came here. He said he wanted to get married, "I tried to melt the mood, afraid Mama would change her mind.

"Well! Really? That's fast, isn't it?" Mom was shocked to hear my words.

"Yes, actually Ma. Maybe soon,"

"We'll wait for the invitation. If we can have a family present,"

"Hopefully,"

Durian still has a few more pieces left. Every durian season, Papa always buys durian for Mama. Because Papa tau, Mama doyan once with durian.

"Ma, there's a guy who's approaching Zuri. Can't you date Ma?" zuri asked suddenly.

"You were a kid, school was. Your sister just doesn't want to date. If you are in college or work, please. But the courtship don't hide from us," Mama replied while eating durian that somehow more.

"Ah Mama, this isn't a serious date. Like Ma's friend," Zuri began to protest.

"Zuri, even if you consider a friend, the guy needs certainty. Make them between friends and courtship is different way of treatment," I chimed in Zuri's words.

"Udah.it..! You don't think about going out with Zuri. Focus studying! Papa doesn't want the kids to be so untrue. Papa said Mama is tired of working all day, looking for money just for your school and the needs of our family," replied Papa firmly.

"Well Pa," Zuri replied while looking down.

Zuri suddenly got up from her seat and headed straight upstairs. He seems disappointed by Papa's words.

I wanted to catch up with Zuri up, but it was immediately prevented by Mama.

"Already Zanu, just let your sister think for a moment. You help Mama finish this durian skin first, be careful the skin is sharp," said Mama.

"Okay Ma,"

I started collecting the durian skin and seeds one by one. Then put it in a sack and I drag it back, let Papa's duty throw it in the trash tomorrow.

When I finished, I went straight upstairs. I saw Zuri again lying down with a sad face.

"Zuri, don't be sad. What Papa said to Mama was true. Brother used to be dating, but not how long did Brother retreat. Because courtship can make our time and our minds become divided," I said.

"Yes, Zuri knows that. But, I want to feel that there are people who care about Zuri. Let the school spirit and learn it,"

"Papa Mama less what try to attention the same us. You should think more about the struggles of your parents, than anyone else who has just approached you, just got to know you,"

"Yes, sister,"

"Oh, it's night. We'll have breakfast tomorrow while we're running,"

"Okay Brother,"

Zuri and I started to fall down and we slept.

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