
Bu Rahayu deliberately pulled Bu Kades to sit in the corner after the monthly arisan event was over.
"What the hell's Ma'am tugging at me. Any good news, huh?" Miss Kades gave a big smile.
"*Kulo njaluk ngapuro ya Bu Kades. I asked Septian. He said he's not getting married anytime soon." Ms. Rahayu replied softly and gently so as not to provoke the anger of Ms. Kades.
"That's not the reason Ms. Rahayu. Is there something wrong with my son Dian?" spontaneously a smile disappeared from Bu Kades' stiffened face.
"There's nothing wrong, ma'am, your son is beautiful and educated. Still very young. I'm sure Dian can get a better man than my son." Sahut Bu Rahayu.
"All right, ma'am, but I*I like your son. Dian wouldn't have married me anytime soon if it wasn't your son. Dian had to finish college first. While waiting who knew Septian changed his mind." Bu Kades.
"Please don't wait for Mom. I can't promise anything. Say sorry for that." Ms. Rahayu shook Ms. Kades' hand and gave her permission to go home. He doesn't want to prolong business with Ms. Kades.
Bu Kades looked at Bu Rahayu's back with a feeling of anxiety and annoyance.
***
"Why the hell is Mom your face so moody?" Ask Mr. Kades stroking the hair of his wife who was sitting on his arm while watching TV.
"My message*ambek Rahayu. Cook him saying his son Septian is not getting married anytime soon. That means he refuses to be with us subtly. Less what Dian is. Beautiful yes, pinter especially!" Bu Kades' spray was fiery.
"Some of you say nyodor-nyodorin to our son. Just pinter-pinteran you! I told Dian that she had to finish college first. Now I'm embarrassed!" Snapped Mr. Kades, suddenly he felt his tension rise.
"Sorry sir, I don't mean to offer a child. I just thought it would be great if we could have a family relationship with them. Dian's fate must be guaranteed if you have a husband from a rich family." Bu Kades' lips bent.
"I read it from your book. If it wasn't for Ms. Rahayu *wong sugih wouldn't you insist on matching Dian who can't do anything with her son."
"Sorry Sir!" Miss Kades held her husband's hand. Her tears are dripping.
"Already Ma. We also live well. Why not just be grateful? Don't lower the nature of your duitan eyes to Dian. Not good!" Mr. Kades's eyes held back emotion.
Ms. Kades doesn't dare to argue with her husband anymore. She cried bitterly because her husband was scolded and embarrassed.
Dian who heard the debate between Father and Mother also felt hurt over the rejection. Tomorrow night he'll make the calculations with Septian.
***
"Mas ... Mas Septian!" Dian called Septian who had been waiting for him to finish praying Isya in the village mosque. For the first time he also participated in praying in the mosque in addition to the month of Ramadan. All this for Septian.
Septian halted his steps, he darted in search of the source of the voice calling out to him.
"This is Dian!" Dian came out of hiding behind the concrete fence of the mosque that borders the bamboo garden. He deliberately hid there so that people did not catch him. It could be a disgrace to know that Mr. Kades' son is begging for love.
"What are you doing there!?" Septian was shocked to see the figure of a beautiful girl wrapped in white face in the dark corner of the mosque fence. He almost recited the verse of the chair and threw his head in case the girl was a genie.
"I wonder why Mas refused to be betrothed to me. What's my fault?" Sizzle Dian was still in a crouching state.
"Astaghfirullah's. Because of that you got this way. Aren't you ashamed?" answer septian ketus.
"I'm not ashamed to fight for love and the future." Answer Dian nyolot.
"I don't want to continue this conversation. I first. Assalamualaikum!"
"No! I wait .. I can do something bad. I want to follow you home. I need to talk seriously!" dian's face almost cried so desperately to get Septian's attention.
Septian breathed a heavy sigh. He was upset if he had to be followed by the reckless girl.
"Get out of there, Dian, let's talk in the courtyard of the mosque." Septian finally gave up.
"No want! I'm ashamed that the villagers will see!" Dian shook his head strongly.
"I would rather be alone on the edge of a bamboo garden like you! Come with me or we don't have to talk at all!" Septian Assertive.
Threatened like that Dian's guts shrieked, inevitably he followed Septian out of hiding. Septian asked Dian to sit on the terrace of the mosque exit, while Septian sat in the corner of the mosque terrace near the bedug. They separated the pole. Mas Supri as the custodian of the mosque smiles amusedly towards the two of them.
"Sorry, we talked here for a while." Septian asked permission as well as the code to keep Mas Supri around so that they were not alone.
"Why do you refuse to be betrothed to me. What is my lack?" Ask Him repeating the question.
Septian scratched his head. He was silent for a moment thinking of a good answer so as not to hurt the beautiful but reckless girl.
"Is it because I'm lacking in prayer, not hooded?" Dian glanced towards Septian.
"Not because of that." Septian shook his head.
"I want to wear a veil, I want to change better for Mas." Dian reassured Septian.
"Someone will get what he wants. If your intention is to change for my sake then it is the same that you invite wrath from God." Septian straightened Dian's intentions.
"Therefore guide me Mas so that my intentions are right!" Urge Dian.
"I'm still learning, my science is nothing. If indeed the intention changes you can learn through ustadzah in the assembly taklim. Not through me." Septian was almost desperate to give an explanation.
"That's the reason why I'm avoiding me." Accuse Dian.
Septian lowered his head, he again thought of what logical reason to give for Dian to retreat willingly.
"There's one thing you don't know about me. I'll go far away. Maybe to Sumatra or Kalimantan. I will not be returning to the village anytime soon. If you want to be my wife. Do you want to separate from your Mother? Are you ready to start living from scratch in a foreign place?" Challenging Septian tested the seriousness of the girl.
Dian was shocked to hear Septian's statement. Didn't his mother say Septian was the youngest son of Bu Rahayu who would inherit a big house in this village. How could Septian leave comfort and go wandering.
Honestly, he was desperate to humble himself like this not only because of his handsome Septian face, but he was also chasing his money. Where maybe he is ready to leave his Father's Mother who is always pampering. Not to mention his unfinished college business. How will he adapt to a new place. Suddenly guts Dian ciut.
"How are you ready?" Septian repeated his question.
Dian was suddenly nervous, his face deathly pale.
Inwardly Septian laughed amusedly at the surprised expression of the girl. Really he does not lie will go far. Because of the fact that he will go to Sumatra to menazhor a girl he knows through ta'aruf. And maybe after that he will be more at home to avoid Dian and his family.
"I don't think my parents would give me permission." Dian replied in a soft voice while peeking at the mosque tiles. He did not dare to look at Septian's face.
"I've guessed. Therefore I am not willing to give hope from the beginning rather than disappoint many parties." Answer Septian firmly.
"If you really love me. You will definitely not think twice about coming with me. It's so easy that you give up. You childish childish labile!" Septian grunts in the heart.
"Yes our business, I consider it finished. Don't demand anything from me later on." Septian Assertive.
Dian nodded slowly. His stance is very weak. With just one blow instantly collapsed.
"I'm sorry I couldn't take you home. If you are afraid you can ask for help accompanied by Mas Supri, "send Septian again before stepping away.
Dian contemplated staring at Septian's wide back going away and finally disappearing around the corner. Dian rushed up his body to pretend to be strong in front of Mas Supri.
"Please take me home."
Mas Supri nodded softly as he received the order from the Village Chief's daughter.
"Oh yes the conversation between me and Mas Septian was a secret, save it to the grave. Don't let anyone know!" Dian looked at him arrogantly.
Mas Supri could only swallow saliva getting such a message.
***
Arriving at the house Dian recounted meeting with Septian to his mother. Including the Septian intention to wander off the island. Kades' mother was shocked to hear the news. He is not sure of the truth, but he also does not dare to confirm to Bu Rahayu. Fear of being considered careless in the affairs of people.
But the rumor desus Septian left the village to go to Sumatra blowing hard. Bu Rahayu's family also seems to be covering up Septian's departure. As if it was a secret.
Bu Kades felt grateful that the match between his daughter and Septian had failed. He may be able to part with his beloved youngest daughter.
Septian disappeared from the village for about two months. Suddenly a news came surprising the villagers. Including Dian and Miss Kades. The news made his head dizzy, sleeping not well, eating bad because he felt defeated.
Septian has returned to the village bringing his beautiful wife from the island of Sumatra.
*Kulo njaluk ngapuro \= I'm sorry
*cadung \= is up
*wong sugih \= rich man
*Ambek \= equals