Love Story of Irene

Journey to the hometown

Early in the morning they woke up. They get ready starting from the shower, breakfast and a little cleaning the apartment. Irene tidied up her suitcase she had brought yesterday and arranged the clothes into the closet her brother had provided. Not to forget they brought a small suitcase that contained several pieces of clothing and other purposes because they would stay at the uncle's house. They take a taxi to the terminal, as they will take a bus to their hometown where they were born.

Ivone bought a ticket while Irene bought some snacks and soft drinks as the long journey was about to begin.

"Sister, I miss the village. How's it going in there yeah, it's still like it used to be or it's changed?" Irene stared out the glass of the bus after they sat down.

"Yes there is a change, there are some lodging buildings that were only built a few months ago. The road is also good thanks to the current government policy."

Irene the mangosteen heard her brother's explanation. Buses also left the hustle and bustle of the terminal, leaving many hawkers who alternated in and out of the bus.

"Meet me sister's boyfriend sometime huh."

"Uhukis.. Uhukk..." Ivone was surprised to hear Irene say to the point of spitting out the drink she was drinking from the packaging.

" Irene, you think with your sister's responsibility towards you, you can still think of that kind of thing." Ivone gently clenched his sister's head and then wiped her mouth with a tissue.

"Then from now on you should think about that. I don't want to be stamped as the cause of a spinster's sister." Answer Irene lightly.

"Irene..." Ivone with a slight yelling reflex. Quickly shut the mouth of his sister who had spoken such words without regard for place. Ivone looked at the surrounding situation, many paying attention to them but there were also some who ignored. Ivone simply smiled and nodded to the other passengers who saw him.

"Irene, lower your voice. You really want to promote your sister as a spinster." Ivone's whisper was upset.

"Perhaps brother's soul mate is indeed on this bus."

"Ahh you are really yes, you want to make your sister embarrassed."

"I don't want my brother to linger alone. Tell you what, now that I'm here, brother start to open his heart to men. Think about the future of your brother too. Brother has fulfilled my brother's responsibility towards me. Now I just need to find a job, brother. I've become a grown woman and have an education now and it's all because of brother."

Ivone took a deep breath. What his sister said was true. But hearing Irene's words her heart was sliced. She does not want to suffer the fate of a mother. For him all men are the same, irresponsible and just want to be delicious. Remembering his mother fought hard for his life and his sister is not easy. It was delicious at the beginning of the wedding. After having children and increasing economic demands, men will lose responsibility and leave. That's what Ivone thought.

"Sister, I also want to see brother happy. Now I'm happy thanks to my sister. Especially what you're worried about." Irene said again.

"Here you go, shut up Irene." Ivone leaned back and closed his eyes.

Irene pouted. She knew persuading her brother was like leveling a mountain. She had mentioned men many times but her brother had never taken her seriously. But this time Irene did not want to shut up. He will try to get his brother out.

The long journey is very long. After leaving the capital and approaching the destination, the feared thing happened. Long jogs on two lanes. Police had to do a system of open and close roads. Even though normal travel only takes 3-4 hours. Yes, the destination they go to is a tourist attraction that is in great demand by many people, it is only natural to get stuck because today is a weekend.

After traveling almost 9 hours, they reached the uncle's house. They decide tomorrow to kill mom because they arrived late. The atmosphere still looks beautiful and the air is very cool. There was only a slight change, the walls of the uncle's house were painted to be more striking. What was once white is now a bright yellow, so it is more challenging, he said. Who wants to be challenged, right?

"Irene, how did you study abroad? Do you like going to college there?" Uncle asked after they had dinner and gathered in the guest room.

"You're so smart, kid, it's only natural that you can go to college there." Typal aunty while stroking Irene's black hair.

"I also want to go to college there later ah, let's be cool like Irene's sister." Tia's youngest daughter uncle who is still sitting on the bench of Junior High does not want to miss the sound.

"Yes Tia, you can do it. The spirit of learning." Irene replied as she clenched her hands on her chest. They all laugh.

"What's your next plan? Do you want to take the S3?" Ask uncle again.

"Ga uncle, I want to apply for a job. I think with the knowledge that I have now can qualify. I don't want to bother Ivone anymore. I may not be able to avenge all the struggles my brother sent me to school at any time, but at least from now on I should be able to stand on my own feet." Irene looked at Ivone lovingly.

"Uncle and aunt are proud of both of you. Whatever your plans are ahead of your uncles and aunts will always support you as always." *Uncle

My little sister was able to make me feel overwhelmed. Ivone*

"And you're Ivone, uncle thought your arrival this time would bring a future son-in-law."

Deggs. Ah uncle. I thought with my silence from earlier, uncle wouldn't ask that. But where possible, uncle will never miss the same question. Ivone

"Yes uncle, when I meet you I will bring you here." Ivone

"How can I meet if I'm not looking for it." They all laugh.

"If in this case uncle isn't proud of you Ivone." Uncle bobbing heads. "Do you need uncle to intervene." Uncle

"No uncle..." Ivone's voice is loud. " Because yesterday I was just focusing on Irene, later after Irene gets work I'll think about it."

"Don't just think about it but it has to be sought. Underline word WANTED Ivone. Where does a man come immediately if only thought of." Said uncle firmly.

Ahh, if in this case I always lose an argument with uncle. Why do humans have to get married??

"Of course, you go to sleep. You must be tired. But that uncle's words weren't fooling Ivone. Think it out." Uncle went off.

"Yes Ivone, what your uncle said is true. It's all for your future. It's impossible if you're single for life." Auntie

"Yes aunt, please pray yes."

They went to the bedroom and broke down. My uncle's words were ringing in Ivone's ears. He can't sleep.