
Three months later
Three months passed after Dina's death. The sense of loss in Nara's heart and mother still they felt. The brief encounter on the good figure of Dina was always imprinted in the heart of the mother and child.
There was something different about Nara. Papa and his mom always call Nara. Maybe they both wanted to see Dina on Nara's face. Yes, the brother and sister had exactly the same face.
Nara's life as a writer went smoothly without a hitch. He was always productive in making novels. Nara's novel is not just a story she shares. But there is a moral message that he conveyed through the novels he made. So as a novice novelist who is on the rise he is very concerned about the moral quality of his novel works.
The people of Bengkulu city have known the figure of this author, Ara Dilla. He is often invited by the writing community in his city as one of the performers in every writing seminar held by them.
An achievement in Nara's life. Become a writer like Andrea Hirata who became his idol to this day as well.
Career life as a writer is not as smooth as Nara's love affairs. Nara is in a relationship with two people at once, Arif and Ardi.
Ardi knew Nara had Arif by her side. But it doesn't matter to him. After all, still dating this she thought inwardly.
"Sorry Ardi .. , I am currently in a relationship with someone, "sorry Nara to Ardi when Ardi invited him to eat at a mall two months ago.
"Mending you just decide Arif, "pinta Ardi.
"It's not that easy at ... , my mom loves Arif very much. My mom would be mad at me if I decided unilaterally.
"Yes, it's up to you. But our relationship still goes yes, "tag Ardi while whining.
That was the beginning of Nara being the same Ardi. If you notice a glimpse of Ardi's face like Angga. This is what makes Nara so fond of Ardi.
Ah ... I don't know, Nara was confused too. Why is he so passionate when with Ardi. Ardi's alluring charm makes his life much more colorful.
Different from Arif. Arif actually has a good sense of humor. Mothers of the complex of his house that idolizes Arif are jolly. But for Nara guyonan or story from Arif is ordinary. Nara's interest in Arif when he had a revenge mission on Angga at that time.
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One Saturday morning, at 6:30 Wib. Cold morning air in the house of Nara. The morning sun appears round in red orange - sprawling in the white arches of the sky covered with clouds that seem still reluctant to move. Makes the morning feel cool.
Nara and her mother were sitting in her house. They both enjoy the beautiful atmosphere of the morning in the city of Bengkulu while conversing normally. Then there was a serious conversation between the two of them. Nara was so shocked when her mother asked her something serious.
"Nara .. , how are you with Arif. I want your relationship to be interrupted. Arif is a good person, a person who loves you a lot, "ask mom over tea and eat her homemade fried cassava.
Nara who was sitting next to the mother who was separated by a small table in the middle seemed shocked when the mother asked such a question.
"My.. I .. be-lum ready mom, " answered Nara stammered - brick while thinking to find the right answer
"What's not ready, son? Anyway, nocturnal if Arif says he wants to propose to you, you should be ready to answer. I'm not forcing you, son, lest another love blind you. And the real love is already in front of you you just ignore it. Don't be like your mom and dad. I don't want your story to repeat itself to you, " said the mother with much advice.
It seems that mom knows Nara and Ardi's relationship. This is because this month Ardi often visited Nara's house and invited her out. Mother deliberately threw the words to Nara. Another love so seductive.
" Yes, ma'am, "said Nara just answer.
In Nara's heart was so upset. The turmoil that hit him. She hesitated with Ardi when she asked like that.
With Ardi Nara so excited. It could be because they used to love each other at Junior High. His name was an old friend who had just met. It's still warm - it's warm. Different again with Arif who is more mature than Ardi.
Mother's words are still thought of by Nara. All day long he daydreamed a lot because of his mother's words. Did it the night Arif proposed to her. " Ah, this must be impossible, the mother must have been - ngada, "inner Nara.
Arif looks handsome with a pair of jeans and a short-sleeved white shirt. A smile is always on his face. Maybe he just got a lottery Nara thought.
Nara invites Arif to sit in the living room. Only then did he go back to pick up two large glasses of melon-flavored ice syrup and one jar of cheese-flavored popcorn. Then take it all by using a tray of stainlis to the living room. Directly placed on the living room table.
Shortly after, Mom and Dad approached. Unlike usual, when Sunday night comes Mother and Father sit with Nara and Arif.
Mom sat next to Nara on the long sofa. In front of him was a guest table, while Dad sat on the right side of the table near Mom. And Arif sat across from the father, on the left side of the table near Nara sitting.
"Son Arif, look sad today son, " said Mother began her talk.
"Ah, I can, " replied Arif with a smile and a sip of ice syrup made by Nara.
"Not as usual Rif, " Daddy's lead on Arif.
Nara just kept quiet, she smiled - just a smile to see Mom and Dad mocked Arif.
"Look Mom and Dad .. I mean my arrival this time did want to meet Mom and Dad directly, " replied Arif.
"It's not like we've met Rif a lot, yo
... What's up?" ask mommy back.
"Look at Mother ... Father, tonight I have made up my mind to apply personally first. Wanting to ask for Mom and Dad's approval, only then did both of my parents come to propose, "pinta Arif.
Nara was flabbergasted at what Arif had said. His mouth unintentionally said, "What ?" And he almost put down the ice syrup he was drinking.
Nara is not ready to get engaged to Arif. What else there is Ardi has been a month to fill the days.
Without asking Nara for her approval. I answered Arif's request.
"mom and Dad are very approving of your relationship. Our application received, Yes Nara !!! " said the mother with her eyes glancing towards Nara.
Throw your eyes like a code for Nara to agree to what you just said.
"Come ... Nara's. Answer dong, "pinta mom urges Nara.
Feeling desperate Nara finally answered as well. " yeah ma'am. I agree."
Mothers most dislike being denied. So Nara agreed to what her mother wanted. Impressed cliche, but that's how Nara. He obeyed what his mother asked.
I don't seem to approve of mom's wishes. Too much will on his son.
But he could do nothing - what. Just sighing a sign he disagrees with what his wife wants.
Arif seemed very happy to hear what was said from Nara's mouth. In his heart he cheered happily. Not in vain - his efforts one day before. Meet Nara's mother. At that time he immediately expressed good intentions to apply for Nara directly, before both Arif's parents officially came home.
Nara just said yes. I no longer know how it will be. If Ardi knew the news of his engagement. "Okay .. What should ? Makes Nara become upset, the turmoil that hit her ....
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