Love Lavender
BARBEQUE PARTY part 1
*POV*AUTHOR*
The voice of the message goes to Lavender's phone.
[Assalamu’alaikum, Lani. How are you doing?]
Lavender was combing her long, wet hair, and sitting on the edge of the bed.
He glanced at the phone that sounded. It was a message from Zidan. His eyes suddenly sparkled.
He typed a reply.
[Wa’alaikumsalam. Alhamdulillah has improved. Only, if the road must wear a buffer until it recovers.] replied Levender.
[Thank God, I hope it gets healthier. Oh, yeah, tonight, I'll pick you up at the barbeque we were talking about, okay?]
Lavender bit her lips, nervous.
His heart certainly wanted to, but it didn't feel good to take his offer for granted.
[Oh, no need Mas, I go with Verra later.]
[Convinced?]
[Yes, Mom. But thanks for the offer.]
[Alright. But, from today you take off the mask. Never wear a mask in front of me or anyone else. After all, this is a meal, you will have trouble eating the food later he .. he..].
Zidan gave emot a smile, so Lavender would not be offended.
Lavender took a deep breath, weighing what Zidan said. Perhaps, what the man said had a point, tokh Mika was now already being nice to him.
[Okay Mas, I'll never wear a mask again.]
A moment later, Zidan jumped up in excitement reading Lavender's answer, then typed in a reply.
[Alhamdulillah, thank you Lani. I'll wait, there's something important I want to talk to you about.]
Lavender frowned. What does Zidan want to say?
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Perfect. That one word rightly describes the atmosphere of the night, at Zidan's Villa. Golden moonlight, sunny weather, and wind gusts caressing the leaves.
The aroma of barbeque is appetizing, all kinds of food are served on a long table decorated with carnations. Plus live music from singer Cafe owned by Zidan casually.
Just a simple party, and far from glamour. But quite lively with the arrival of several relations and employees Zidan.
Zidan looked troubled, repeatedly glancing at his rolex clock and walking there and there. His eyes were fixed on the main gate of the Villa, as if he was waiting for someone.
“Bro, lo host. Come join us, “ said Andre.
“Kok Lani hasn't come yet huh Ndre?”
Andre smiled, understanding his best friend's turmoil.
“Maybe again on the road. Mending wait there while burning satay and corn, come on.”
Andre pulled his hand. But, Zidan was still unmoved.
“Why else?” ask Andre.
“Ndre, I'd like to say something to you."
Andre stared at Zidan intensely.
“Iya. By the way, it looks serious.”
Zidan reached into something from his blazer pocket. A small red heart-shaped object.
“Gue is not just making a gini kayak event. You know yourself, even a small party, I did not like it. Actually, I have plans to propose to Lani tonight.”
Andre's eyes were round.
“What?? Are you serious?” ask Andre.
“Gue has never been this serious.”
Andre shook his head. He thought his chat the other day was just joking and forgotten.
“Lo says, I don't mess with Lani's feelings. Hence, I directly proposed to him, proof of that seriousness. If necessary, tomorrow I am ready to marry him,” added Zidan.
Andre took a breath. He folded both hands on his chest.
“Emang your parents will agree?” search Andre.
“My parents are not conservative, the important thing is that his future son-in-law shalihah. Seriously me!” said Zidan.
“Alhamdulillah if you have good intentions, and there is no problem with the blessing of parents. I definitely support you.” Andre patted Zidan on the shoulder.
They smile.
“Thanks, Bro. But the thing is, Lani hasn't come yet. I chat he has not been replied.”
“Udah, we join friends while waiting for him.”
Zidan nodded weakly.
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_While at home Lavender_
Lavender has worn her best purple robe, a sweet embossed pearl brooch to the left of her hijab.
He smiled in front of the mirror. Because it's so happy to get a sweet message from Zidan. The man's last word became a big question, what important thing did Zidan want to talk to him about.
“Whose smile is Neng?” Bi Inah joined in with a smile, as she walked into Lani's room carrying her knitting coat. Then put it on Lavender's body.
His cheeks suddenly turned red.
“Ah, no Bi, I'm just happy today. Can go back to gather with friends.”
“Iya Neng, Aunt too. Have fun yes, and be careful on the road, Neng's feet have not fully recovered.”
“Iya, Bi. What are the twin duo doing?" ask Lavender.
"Without pe-er. They're directly on the edge hehe ...."
Lavender smiled.
"Basic children. Yes, Bi. I go first, assalamu’alaikum.”
He shook Bi Inah's hand, then waited for Verra in the courtyard of the house, hugging the helmet.
Before long, Verra came on his bike, and took off his helmet.
“Aduh, La. Sorry, my tires were suddenly deflated, so to the workshop first.”
“Yes, it's okay. Usually barbeque events are just eating, nothing important. Misery is a bit reasonable."
They took a motorcycle to Zidan's private villa.
Halfway through the trip, Lavender gets a call from Mika.
He could not have ignored the phone, for fear of upsetting her, given Mika's ill condition.
“Halo, assalamu’alaikum.”
“Waalaikumsalam, La. I'm not interrupting?” mika's voice from across the phone.
“Ngak Mik, what's up?”
Verra frowned hearing Mika's name called.
“I again need you to make me now, can?”
Mika's voice looked weak.
“You're syndicated?”
“Iya La, I'm alone. My parents went abroad, and my maid came home. You came to my house?”
“OK, Mik. I otewe now.”
Lavender hung up the phone and patted Verra on the shoulder.
“Ver, stop! Stop!” Lavender.
Verra's motor stopped, and Verra lifted the helmet glass.
“What's La?”
Lavender slowly got off the bike, half limping as he approached Verra towards the front.
“It seems, I can't attend Mas Zidan's invitation. Mika again needs me now.”
Verra's eyes are rounded.
“What? Well, not ah. You come with me, why do nurut with that witch! Let's go up again.”
Lavender shook her head strongly.
“Plis La! Would you be her slave!” Verra.
“Sorry, Ver. But, I have to see Mika immediately. Please apologize to Mas Zidan and friends huh?”
Without the ba-bi-bu, Lavender intercepts a taxi, then enters leaving Verra still upset with him.
Verra snorted angrily and charged into the gas towards Villa Zidan.
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(Sorry for a long time up🙈 may still remember the beautiful Lavender yes. Thank you for reading, please support with like, comment note vote. Happy reading💕💕)
