
A fancy car pulled up in Uncle Sam's yard. All eyes were on the luxurious car that looked slimy. The figure that came down afterwards made Aunt Sarah, Roni, and Fatimah more fascinated because of his handsome face and sweet smile.
“Assalamu’alaikum,” greetings Mario so down from his car, while carrying sponge cake and other objects brought Mommy Monika.
"Wa'alaikumsalam," replied Uncle Sam first, followed by Aunt Sarah, Roni, and Fatimah.
"Son Mario, please come in!" Uncle Sam kindly welcome.
Mario stepped onto the porch of the house. Mommy Monika's sponge cake was given to Uncle Sam. Not just sponge cake. There is a mango fruit taken directly from the mango tree that grows in the yard of Mario's house. Mario also brought a paper bag containing souvenirs from Germany. It was Mommy Monika who prepared for the Anjani family. Actually before leaving earlier Mario was also told to bring a bouquet of flowers, but Mario deliberately left it in the car. Mario is really not out of thought with his Mommy idea.
"Son Mario, introduce this Roni and that's Fatimah. They were both Meli's parents, and Uncle had considered her own brother. If this one knows you, my beloved wife. Hehe," said Uncle Sam.
Mario shook his head with Roni, clenched his hands in front of his chest, smiling at Aunt Sarah and Fatimah.
"Son Mario, thank you so much for the gift. Give our regards to your family" Aunt Sarah said.
Mario nodded with a smile.
Uncle Sam gave his wife an eye code. Sensitive Aunt Sarah quickly stood up to take Fatimah to the kitchen, making drinks and dishes for their handsome guests.
"Sorry, Son Mario. Anjani is on holiday in Jogja, "said Uncle Sam.
"Take my son's name." Roni chimed in, and immediately got a glance from Uncle Sam.
"Yes, I already know, Uncle. I'm just here to convey my Mommy's hand, as well as my brother's." Mario is so polite.
Roni patted Mario on the shoulder, trying to get familiar. However, soon got a glance from Uncle Sam. Hard code so that Roni does not pretentiously familiar with his former candidate.
"But take it easy, son Mario. Meli same Anjani will definitely bring souvenirs from Jogja. Mario will be splashed later," said Roni.
"What kind of splashes? Did they bring mineral water?" chirps Uncle Sam.
Mario was just smiling, while occasionally chuckling at their jokes.
The laughter paused for a moment, as Aunt Sarah and Fatimah came to bring drinks and snacks for Mario.
"Ayo-ayo is drunk and the tea is still warm!" Aunt Fatimah.
"The doughnut cake was eaten, too" said Fatimah.
"Don't hesitate!" Roni invited.
Mario becomes unwell with the good treatment of the Anjani family. A glass of warm tea is taken immediately, then shaved. It was really warm, as warm as Anjani's family's welcome to her.
"Well. Renal has returned from njai. Here you are, son. Salim first with Om Mario!" uncle Sam's orders to Renal.
Renal walked over and kissed the back of Mario's hand.
"I'm Renal, Om."
Renal introduced himself. Mario also warmly welcomed and tried to get familiar with Renal by asking classes, even memorizing Quranic letters.
"Renal, Om Mario is your future husband, Anjani." Uncle Sam suddenly said that.
Mario was a little surprised. It is completely unexpected that Uncle Sam still thinks of himself as a potential daughter-in-law who will marry Anjani. Behind his surprise, Mario was happy. Even his chest was pounding.
"Oh, prospective ghost. I think it fits Anjani. Son Mario handsome, Anjani beautiful. Equally polite again," praised Roni.
"Agree-agree," cried Aunt Sarah and Fatimah in a cheerful tone.
Mario is suddenly clumsy in front of the Anjani family. Mario, who is famous for his good words on campus or his father's company, suddenly lost his vocabulary. There was confusion mixed with pleasure that Mario felt at that time. In the end what appeared on his face was just a smile.
"When will Mario propose to Anjani again?" ask Uncle Sam without much ado.
Uncle Sam's face was bright. Aunt Sarah, Roni, and Fatimah even looked at Mario with the same aura of cheerfulness. Same with Mario. He was shocked by Uncle Sam's question.
"Em, that's ...." Mario seemed to sigh to overcome his nervousness. "Is Anjani still willing after having failed to get married before?" ask Mario.
Yeah, all this time that's the question that's been haunting Mario. Whether Anjani is still willing after the wedding plan had previously failed just because of the case of John's affair that was made public. Mario is sure Anjani has feelings for him. However, if Mario proposed to him again, would Anjani immediately accept? Or is Anjani even traumatized? Those are the questions that Mario never dared to reveal to Anjani. Now when there is a chance, Mario ventured to ask Uncle Sam.
Aunt Sarah smiled at Uncle Sam. She even gave her husband an eye code. As if he was talking via telepathy, Uncle Sam was bearded, a sign of understanding.
"If Mario himself does have the intention to propose to Anjani again?" ask Aunt Sarah.
"God willing, because from the past until now Mario's feelings for Anjani are still the same," said Mario.
"Cie" said Roni, and this time Fatimah glared.
Uncle Sam and Aunt Sarah looked at each other with smiles. Shortly after, the two nodded.
"Then let us suggest to Anjani to pray istikhoroh, so that immediately given the best instructions. Mario just pray. God willing good intentions will always be made easy." Advice from Uncle Sam.
Mario smiled at Uncle Sam. There was a gap of light shining down on his hope. Some days Mario is constantly asked about Anjani by his family. It made him think to re-apply Anjani. However, if Anjani is not willing, Mario will be ready to accept his decision. Mario knows himself, because it is likely that Anjani still can not forget the failure of the marriage at that time.
"Renal doesn't know what you're talking about. Renal's coming in, man!" exclaiming Renal while stepping into the house.
Uncle Sam pat the eidat. He forgot the Renal that was still nearby. Renal must have heard a lot of their chatter, even though he claimed not to understand. It was all because Uncle Sam was too eager to ask about the proposal.
"Ron, I pray Meli will also be applied to the same man who is a model like Nak Mario gini, handsome, polite." Uncle Sam prayed for Ron.
"Ku-aamiin-kan first, Mas. But anyone wants to be with Meli. He likes to be careless like me" said Roni, Meli's father.
"Dad, the proof is that I want to be your wife even though you're so careless!" sahut Fatimah, Meli's mother.
"Hehe, yes too, dear. Her name is unpredictable!" Roni responded to his wife.
"Who knows in Jogja there Meli find a mate, Ron!" chirp Uncle Sam while biting a donut.
"Father? Hehe. Could be you, Mas. Moga aja Meli is lucky, although likes to be careless. Who would want to be with him!" exclaim Roni.
"Huu. Sok-sokan said resigned. At that time there was a neighbor brother who was just Meli aja you are confused looking for his origin," said Fatimah.
Roni pretended not to hear and directly plucked the donut in her hand.
Feeling that he had enough to play his guests, Mario also came home. The Anjani family really treated Mario well. When returning home Mario was brought a package containing a chicken lalapan geprek sambal ijo.
***
Mario's mood is bright. He stepped down from the car while humming softly 'du-du-du-du'. The green signal has been obtained from the Anjani family. Now, Mario just pray that Anjani is not haunted by his past that had failed to marry him.
At home, Alenna and John had returned home from work. Mommy Monika even sat down casually with Alenna and John.
"Wow, what's wrong?" john asked who had just seen his son coming.
Mario quickly approached and kissed the back of his father's hand.
"Exit from the house Anjani very bright aura?" mommy Monika asks to tease Mario.
Mommy Monika glanced at Alenna and John alternately. John and Alenna even smile at Mario's attitude that looks happy.
"Em, Mario go to the room for a minute, yeah. Shh, Alenna. Come along," Mario's code on Alenna.
Alenna according. He was behind his sister. Getting to the stairs, Mario asked.
"Alenna, have you contacted Anjani?" mario asked his brother.
Kening Alenna wrinkled. He doesn't understand.
"Mommy's request at the dinner table," said Mario reminded.
"Ouh, ask Anjani if she's willing to be your wife or not?" Alenna casually replied.
Mario flicked his brother's nose. He's gaunt.
"Aws. What's the hell?" alenna protest.
"Not that. I mean, is Anjani willing or unwilling to teach Mommy njai?" Mario also explained.
Alenna joh ria, then chuckled.
"Berez. Anjani wants!" exclaim Alenna.
"Study here, right? Start when? Do I need to take a shuttle?" mario's asking looks impatient.
It was Alenna's turn that touched her brother's forehead. Alenna couldn't even hold back her laughter.
"Udah kebellet married Anjani, huh? Why, deh?" god Alenna.
"I mean let Mommy get to know Anjani immediately." Mario.
"Heeem. My cold-spoken brother suddenly became bucin!" ledek Alenna's.
Mario ignored that one. He wanted to get an answer to the previous question immediately.
"So, when do you start?" ask Mario.
"After Anjani returned from Jogja. Eh-eh, I saw Meli's status. Uwu, there are photos of Anjani, Meli, and many more. There's a guy in the picture too, you know. It's a handsome guy like your rival, Mario. Don't-don't it ...." Alenna intends to tease Mario, saying Anjani could turn away, but Mario first disobeyed.
"The other is Azka, Meli's hero." Mario relaxed. He was sure it was Azka.
"Yeeee. Don't worry if Anjani turns away from you!" exclaim Alenna.
"No way!" Mario answered with confidence. "By!" A hand-drawn lamba on Alenna.
Alenna was content to tease Mario, although at the last moment she did not manage to make her brother jealous of the conjecture he made. Alenna believes in the power of Mario-Anjani's love. Alenna also believes that Mario-Anjani will unite again.
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