LOVE OF JUITA

Pinang

I tie this desire to your finger

Look at that

So far I've come to you

There's no reason you're doubting

Now it's my turn to ask you

Would you be mine?

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The wall clock shows that at 10 noon the family of uncle Ridwan - the brother of his mother Julia has come with his family. He will be the guardian and witness of the meeting of Julia and Septian.

Julia looks sweet with a light purple-colored robe, compatible with her shari'a khimar. He was busy checking around the house to make sure the floors and furniture were neatly arranged. Their rented house is small but the residents try to maintain neatness.

Shortly waiting for a black MPV car to arrive at Julia's yard. Uncle Ridwan and his mother Julia prepared to wait in front of the terrace. Meanwhile Julia rushed into the room waiting for her time to be found.

Julia is accompanied by Lucy and Ratna, her cousin's sister - the son of Uncle Ridwan. Lucy still doesn't talk much. He really did not want to attend this meeting. But he had promised Mom to control herself and support her brother's decision. Blood is thicker than water. It is fitting that he should be happy for his siblings.

Julia sat pensively on the edge of the mattress staring at her phone. He read a message from Sarah that contained a prayer speech so that this meeting was smooth. Think Julia laugh, how happy if Sarah can accompany in this important moment.

"Julia they've come, come here!" Ratna peeked out of the window.

Julia took a peek behind Ratna's back as Auntie Tati and her husband got out of the car. Followed by the male figure he saw earlier through CV. He wears a khaki-brown shirt and sheer black trousers. Looks neat, handsome and charming.

"His handsome again your future husband Jul .… " Ratna clucked in awe at Julia's teasing.

Julia looked embarrassed. In his heart he admitted the figure of Septian was indeed handsome.

"Assalamualaikum .. welcome distant guests," Uncle Ridwan warmly welcomed their arrival.

"Walaikumsalam, we're not from far sir. Just my nephew alone who is a distant person ha ha ha ha!" replied Mr. Halim cheerfully, he is the husband of Aunt Tati.

"Let's get into our house, this is how it is. Think of it like at home, "welcome Julia's mother invites them to sit in the living room.

"Alhamdulillah the house is very comfortable Ma'am," replied Aunty Tati friendly.

They all sat quietly in the living room. The atmosphere was a bit awkward, understandable as it was the first time the two families met.

Uncle Ridwan as Julia's guardian breaks the awkwardness by starting a conversation.

"Bismillah, I will introduce myself first yes Sir, Ma'am .. My name is Ridwan's biological brother Julia. My position here as guardian in place of Julia's father is long dead."

Aunt Tati and Mr. Halim nodded their heads seriously listening to Uncle.

"Which is to my left is my wife. And the one on my right side is my sister Diana, Julia's mother. Since her husband's death, she has struggled to support her children on her own. My sister is indeed a tough woman, her two children finished all school until college," continued Uncle again.

Julia's mother cupped her hands together on her chest in lieu of greeting introducing herself from afar.

"Ooooh .. It is appropriate that Julia is hardworking, already a hereditary trait of her mother," Aunt Tati smiled sympathetically.

"Lho, did you know Julia before?" uncle's face wrinkled in wonder.

"Yes, sir, Julia has been teaching my son privately since he was in college. I know very well how it is. The person is smart, polite to parents, loving with children. That's why I introduced my niece to Julia. Who knows if there's a match between the two of them." Definitely Aunt Tati.

"Alhamdulillah then the impression captured by Mother. Well, now may I know who this dashing young man in front of me is and what his purpose is to get to know my nephew?" Uncle threw a glance towards Septian.

Septian seemed misbehaved after getting compliments.

"My name is Septian Syaifullah. I came here accompanied by my Om and Aunt who live here in Pekanbaru," He gave a gesture pointing with his thumb towards Om and Tante.

"Originally I am from Jogja, my goal here is to continue the introductory process between me and Julia. I'd like to have direct contact with Julia and her family." Answer the Septian with subtle intonation and calm typical of the Javanese tribe.

"All right I understand. We also gladly accept Nak Septian to get acquainted with our family." Said Uncle.

"I'll excuse you for a moment, sir, ma'am …. "

Julia's mother left the living room. She opened the door to Julia's room and asked her to come out to serve some warm tea.

"Bismillah …. " Murm Julia in the heart. Only God knows how nervous he feels in a situation like this.

Julia carefully brought a tray of tea to the living room. His heart was racing as he clashed with Septian who instantly lowered his gaze.

Although only a few seconds the gaze left an irregular pounding on his chest and a warm feeling on his cheek. People could definitely see his face blushing like a ripe tomato.

"This is my niece named Julia. Beautiful isn't? like his mother when young. Ha ha ha!" Said Uncle as he poked Septian's shoulder as Julia put the teacups on the table.

"Look at him Septian, let's not be curious!" god Aunty Tati.

"Tante .. don't do it!" septian replied slowly further subduing his gaze.

Inwardly it was difficult for Septian to regulate the desire not to look any longer. The girl's face was very sad. How will he be able to sleep well if the girl's face will shadow him later tonight?.

But when Julia leaves the living room, she contributes to her heart's desire to steal a glance.

"Nothing, I can see the tip of your headscarf even I'm willing."

Julia's mother observes Septian stealing a glance at Julia who disappears from behind the room. It was obvious that this young man had fallen in love with his daughter. A smile stretched out on his lips.

Guests enjoy a warm tea while having a light conversation. Uncle Ridwan is really good at melting the atmosphere. I don't feel like time is rolling fast towards noon. Julia's mother glanced at the wall clock. It's time to have lunch.

"Alright, because it's almost noon. Father Mother must be hungry, let's have lunch first yes …. " Get Julia's Mom.

"Are you bothered by this Mother," replied Aunt Tati.

"Absolutely do not bother having my work cooked every day," said Julia's mother relaxed.

Julia's mother knocked on the door again and told her daughters to serve lunch. Uncle directed the guests to move into the living room to sit down.

Lucy, Julia and Ratna are busy arranging various foods and side dishes, Julia's mother also introduces Lucy and Ratna to her guests. The two families had lunch while chatting on a light topic.

"How's the rendang, yummy no?" ask Julia's mother to Septian.

"Enak Ma'am .. But it's a little too spicy for me," Septian replied honestly as he wiped the sweat off his forehead.

"Yes this is how typical cuisine of Sumatra, spicy many spices. Make the body warm. We use chili from Bukittinggi because it's spiciness steady!" joking Julia's Mom.

Julia felt sorry to see Septian spiciness, she would take note of this. Her future husband is not strong eat spicy.

"If for me the rendang is steady Ma'am, like the cuisine of the Padang restaurant. Although I am Javanese but my tongue, the tongue of Sumatra. Spicy doyan!" seloroh Aunt Tati who was greeted by thumbs up by her husband.

As everyone dissolved into a joke, Septian helplessly resisted his impulse to pay attention to Julia. Observing the makeup girl who was enjoying lunch while looking down shyly.

Septian glanced at her and kept every corner of Julia's face in her brain. Oval face framed khimar, nose pointed, clean face blushing even without makeup. A pair of eyes covered in lashes. That face was able to make him drunk in feeling. Until a call made him realize.

"Septian why so long eat it. We're all done!" reprimand Mr. Halim poking his arm.

"Eh yes Om, sorry .. It's over." Septian washes his hands in the bowl he has prepared.

"Don't daydream, focus!" Mr. Halim reminded me again.

After lunch, Julia and her sister tidied up the dishes and food scraps. The guests sat back in the living room.

"Thank you very much for the dinner, Mom, it was delicious and delicious," said Tati sincerely praised.

"Okay, ma'am, thank you for the compliment." Julia's mother smiled wryly.

"So how does Septian go, is there anything you want to say?" fishing Peng Halim.

Septian changed his sitting position, he looked a little tense. It seems like he will convey something.

"May I speak directly to Julia Ma'am?" septian asked for permission.

"Bby .... "

Julia's mother called her son who was tidying the dishes in the kitchen. He asks Julia to meet Septian. Julia and Septian sat facing each other. Julia clasped her mother's hand tightly waiting for what was to happen.

Septian took a deep breath and began to speak.

"I came from far away with good intentions. My aunt and Om bear witness to my seriousness in marrying Julia's deck. Is Julia's deck willing to accept my proposal?"

Septian Pinta with a trembling voice while putting down a red velvet box containing a golden ring.

Julia was waiting for this to happen in her life. But still he has no power to hide the taste. She looked at her mother deeply as if asking for her blessing. Julia's mother smiled gently rubbed her hands and nodded as a gesture of approval.

"On Mother's blessing, I am willing to accept the proposal of an older sister .… "

"Alhamdulillah!" all compact pronounce hamdalah.

Julia's smile grew blossoming flowers in Septian hearts.