Love is Not Finished

CHAPTER 7: Getting Relaxed

After the Zuhur prayer.

I folded my face and prayer mats neatly, then placed them on a small table near the bookshelf.

I rushed downstairs straight to the kitchen. I saw Mama preparing something.

"Eh, Zanu's home. Where's my son from, how late is he coming home today?" ask Mama.

"Zanu visits Ma's friend's house. Zanu's friend died yesterday afternoon," I replied sadly.

"O Allah, Innalillahi wainnalillahi roji'un, which friend of Zanu?" said Mama was shocked.

"First-class friend Ma, who once made Zanu break glass in the school. Mama remembers, right?" my many.

"Oh yeah, you used to tell Mama a lot. May your friend be accepted by Allah SWT's side son, kasian ortunya," replied Mama in a sad tone.

"Yes, now you have lunch. Mama has prepared rice with side dishes at the dining table. Your sister Zuri ate earlier,"

"Good Ma,"

I walked to the dining table. Just a glance I saw, outside still nangkring his car Brother.

That means he's still at my house, definitely talking to Papa on the porch. Ah. care very much!

I started eating well. Coincidentally this time my favorite side dish menu is jengkol shrimp balado.

Oiya, my house is near the beach. So, all kinds of fish are very easy to get here. Moreover, my Papa likes to fish in the sea, so almost every day my family eats fish.

After eating, I walked to the second floor. The plan was to fall down for a while and write something in my blue diary.

"Zanu, accompany Angga. Papa wants out, there is a fishing appointment in the river with friends," said Papaku suddenly appeared.

Waduh, how is this? Why hasn't he come home yet? Is he not a weekly night, his girlfriend is already there. Huh! Just bother.

"Good Pa. Zanu followed soon," I replied listlessly.

"Zanu, it can't be.. If anyone visits our house, in the herbs well. Our sustenance will be far if we underestimate guests. Remember that Papa's message," said Papa firmly.

"Okay Pa, Zanu got it,"

Papa went straight into the room to change clothes. I walked to the front porch. There I saw him eating a snack that Mama had prepared.

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"Eh, there's Zanu. Let's sit here, accompany Abang chat," he said without burden.

Why is he so familiar? I'd better listen to what he's talking about.

I sat near him.

The deg! The feeling of dag dig dug suddenly came again, even though I had been trying to rilex from the beginning. Reality doesn't. Huff....!

"Where were you going?" ask her while looking at me.

"There was a friend of mine who died Bang. Old friends in first class. I used to be very close to him, but not dating. The guy likes to be annoying and nosy" I replied.

The mood was silent for a moment.

"Today's our last test, he's supposed to come along. Just yesterday he had a chance to talk to me, but. but., he..," I was stammering and did not feel my tears dripping.

"Of course, wipe away your tears. Nih..," said Abang while thrusting a handkerchief.

"Don't be sad Zanu, just pray. It all comes back to God's destiny. We cannot do anything if God wills" he said wisely.

Nyess..! My heart was cold, hearing his words just now. It felt like a spiritual flush fluttered in my head.

"Who's taking you?" smith again.

"So my ex Bang," I answered briefly.

"Couldn't you? Sally is also your ex. It looks like tajir yes, judging from the type of motor he uses, not just anyone has that," he said as investigating.

What the hell, why did he become that kepo?

"I used to break up he was one-sided, lasted only one month. We're dating but not like dating. She expressed her feelings, that she still likes me" I replied.

Why did I come to tell my brother?

"Trus, why don't you take him back? What's your guy that doesn't like? I'm sure, that guy must have a lot of crush. How did you leave, instead" he said without saying stale.

Huh! Why is it that you are getting more and more kepo?

"I don't want to date Bang, I want to focus on School at that time. After all, if we are dating, we must set aside time for both. And I'm not used to it. And thankfully he wanted to understand my reason" I replied.

"Date the play boy! Don't equate with me. Sekelah Abang easily get women, the capital of the car and already work. Yeah, definitely women on the ngantri. But the woman matre all, ha.ha.ha..," I laughed mocking her.

"Yeah, you're young, you just got on duty. Dikmatin is the youth of Brother. Not thinking of looking for a serious one, let alone getting married," he replied.

"But not bearti as if you play the feeling of women dong. Later Abang behind toyed, new nyahok,"

"Let's do it.., those who will. Did you know that this brother is a play boy, why would you? ha.ha.ha.ha..," she ngakak.

"It's up to you, brother, I'm just reminding you,"

"Zanu, you go back.. Brother has an appointment with brother's girlfriend, later he frowns,"

"Women who are yesterday?" my many.

"No. Again," he replied casually.

"Well!! Hurry up instead Bang.., Play this big boy,"

"Go back, please tell me about Auntie,"

"OK,"

He rushed into the car. He seemed to be in a hurry to meet the woman.

Is that special for you brother? Why am I thinking about him?

Ah, done. Bodo!

I went inside and locked the front door. I saw Papa was getting ready to come out.

"Zanu, please open the door again" Papa said.

"Okay Pa." I hurried to open the door again.

"Have the family gone home? Why so fast?" ask Papa while carrying his fishing gear.

"Already Pa. He promised his girlfriend. It's Sunday night Pa" I replied.

"Yes, Papa left first. Tell Mama, hopefully Papa can get a lot of fish this afternoon,"

"Well, watch out Pa,"

Papa left in a car. It seems Papa's friends are many who come, because usually Papa uses a motorbike every time he goes fishing.

I locked the door and headed straight to the upper room. I saw Mama in my room talking to Zuri.

"Ma, Papa said, pray that today will have a lot of fish" I said to Mama.

"Aamiya.. Oiya, Angga's home yet?" ask Mama.

"It's Ma" I replied.

"Cie.cie.., get close now" Zuri chanted.

"What hell! You were a kid. Don't bother other people's lives. Shame know! You glanced at Big Brother in front of him, your big brother is this what?" ketus.

This time I was really angry with Zuri. I have long been annoyed by his attitude.

"Udah Zanu! Your sister's just kidding. If you don't like it, it doesn't mean you have to fuss with Zuri. Just think of Angga as your own brother. I don't want to hear or talk about this anymore. Understand!" mama said with a little emotion.

"Understand Ma" I replied softly.

I went out to the terrace. I had to calm my emotions for a moment by taking a deep breath.

Huffff......!

There are many stories today, sad, happy and funny. Sad Tito died, happy to be able to talk with Vincent and cuteness this afternoon with Brother.

Gradually my heart began to calm down and more relaxed than before while chatting with Brother.

I remembered something! I reached into her pants pocket and pulled her out. Sweep Brother's hand!

I opened his handkerchief and it looks like there is an A. That must be his name, brother.

His older brother was indifferent but he seemed to be a caring man. Uh! I'm shaking my mind. Exactly what Mama said earlier, just think of her as my own sister.

Tonight is Sunday night. Still grey for me. Tomorrow, if you come home again, I will return this handkerchief.

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