LOVE STRATA 1

Otewe SAH CS1

At 06:15, John's House.

John's family this morning sat together at the same dining table. Just last night John arrived from a factory outside the city. Although it looks a little tired, but John is unceasingly displaying a happy face because he can enjoy breakfast with family.

Vegetable soup fried chicken side dish kripsi, a delicious meal that accompanies the togetherness of the John family at the dinner table. Alenna ate fried chicken with her right hand. Mommy Monika who saw it immediately took another piece of fried chicken and put it on Alenna's plate.

“Mario, you also have to eat a lot to have more energy to take care of your new shophouse.” John adds another piece of chrysanthemum chicken to Mario's plate.

“Thank you, dad.” Mario smiled and thanked his father.

“You like a gift from your father?” asked Mommy Monika, what is meant is the new shophouse given by John.

Mario just nodded. There was a sense of annoyance because the father decided unilaterally. However, after yesterday saw Anjani so enthusiastic to immediately apply the knowledge of Via and Ratna, Mario so changed his mind. Mario intends to take care of his shoe shop while in college.

“Lunch break later so to the catering place, no?” ask Alenna to Mario.

“So. All readiness checks and repayment of payments. The model will be made only buffet style. All the equipment is rented only at the catering place. Let the Meli family can focus on welcoming besan,” explained Mario.

“That's why you helped mei with her wedding preparations. How are you yourself? When will you propose to Anjani again? Dad, Mommy, same Alenna is ready to go there.” John again urged Mario with his question.

Mario chokes. He was shocked, and did not expect the father to push him back. He saw alternating Mommy Monika and Alenna who were smiling because they saw Mario was wrong.

“Mario is still waiting,” replied Mario briefly.

“Wait for what else, anyway? You already have your own income from the company and from your olshop. After graduating from college, you immediately lead back the father's subsidiary. Financially there is no problem. I see you guys also love each other,” explained John according to the facts.

“Mario ... wait ready.” There is doubt in Mario's words.

“Do not long. Later Anjani keburu other proposed. Anjani is not only beautiful, but also okay. Must be a lot of fancies.” Mommy Monika reminds Mario.

“Ehem. Right. Like Juno,” Alenna.

Mario. Lekas captured by him mimik different from the face of Alenna. Mario knows, Alenna still keeps the flavor on Juno. Mario also knows, Alenna can not force it because Juno again put his heart on Anjani.

“Tell dad when you're ready,” pinta John.

“God willing,” Og Mario.

Mario's mind was back on Anjani. Mario no longer hesitate to make Anjani baper or even misbehavior. As Uncle Li said, the good mood just approached when Mario was near Anjani. However, the courage to invite Anjani to marry, not only does it exist. Mario has a lot of consideration, because he does not want his marriage to be canceled like before.

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At 12:10, Meli House.

“Adit, Mbak Meli is there?” ask Anjani to Adit.

“Please enter first, Ma'am. That, Ms. Meli from the morning ngaca only in her room,” replied Adit.

Anjani did not go straight to Meli in her room. He put down his sling bag and quickly helped Adit and Aunt Fatimah move the table.

“Anjani, Nak Mario said you want to install a backdrop wedding. If installed here is enough?” Fatimah pointed at one side of the wall which was quite wide.

“Anjani taste enough, really. Keep this table seems to be used for ijab. Not too high. Then decorate the table for the ijab as well as one with the wedding backdrop. Anjani later reminded Mario of this. Ohya, the container for invited guests has come?” anjani asked Fatimah.

“Nak Mario who will be here soon. Anjani, actually Aunt is not good with Mario. Is he the one who takes care of. Where Uncle with Aunt can not pay anything.” Fatimah confides in Anjani.

“Abi Fatimah and Uncle Roni take it easy. Mario is good. Other friends often do too. God willing, back goodness to Mario.” Anjani convinces Fatimah not to worry about anything.

“Aamiin. Aunty pray Son Mario with you soon follow Meli same Nak Azka.” Fatimah smiled at Anjani.

Anjani's eyes blinked quickly. Apparently Aunt Fatimah began to follow her prayers with Mario to immediately follow the happiness of Meli-Azka.

“Anjani to Meli's room first, yes?” Anjani asked permission.

“Iya. If so Bibi stayed to Bu RT first all borrowed study mats,” explained Fatimah.

Anjani. His footsteps then led him to Meli's room. Just arrived at the door of Meli's room, the smell of good night was already smelled. Anjani can already feel the smell of the bride.

After knocking on Meli's room door and getting permission, Anjani quickly entered. The smell of the nightly flowers increasingly smelled filled Meli's room. Anjani can see a bunch of flowers at night in the corner of the room near Meli's bed.

“Mel, again pinched, yes?” Anjani stepped closer to Meli who was sitting on the edge of her bed.

“Yes, nih.” Meli invited Anjani to sit down.

Meli is not allowed to leave the house until her wedding day arrives. Meli's parents still adhere to the Javanese tradition that is often known by the pingitan tradition. Meli does not understand the tradition. However, Meli took the positive side. By not leaving the house, Meli so more time to worship while more solidifying his heart for Azka. Meli is also more able to focus on checking her wedding preparations with Azka. Also, Meli can have more time to take care of herself, so that later can appear more attractive in front of her husband.

“When you were almost married to Brother Mario first, dipingit kayak gini also not?” ask Meli to Anjani.

“Ngak, tuh. The wedding is off a few days before the day H,” Anjani replied casually.

“Oh, yes too. Hehe, sorry. So get on you, deh.” Meli is not feeling well.

“Nothing, Mel.” Anjani smiles.

“Also dipingit is good, really. Your honor as a woman becomes more awake, because it is not free to communicate let alone hang out with anyone,” explained Anjani conveying his thoughts.

Meli still showed an expression of incomprehension.

“Example?” ask Meli.

“For example, yesterday we went to Mario's house. Uh, there I met Dika. Pack the show shoot you all. But if you wake up at home, very small possibility of happening kayak kemaren. Your communication and relationships with others are limited. Won't baper because no one else shot you again.” Anjani teases Meli a little.

Meli chuckles. “Benev too, anyway. Hidhi. I can focus more on less preparation. Sometimes can chatan also the same Mas Azka.” I smile again when I say Azka's name.

“Hayooo. What is the same Mas Azka, how can you smile gini? Don't-don't,” joked Anjani.

“Eit-eit-eit. Not talking so dirty, really. Just discuss marriage preparation.” Meli firmly clarified.

“Hihi. Yes-yes, trust.” Anjani chuckles at Meli's own frenzied expression.

Anjani quickly headed to the mirror. There is an Islamic wedding dress hanging neatly near there. Color white clean. Simple design but looks elegant. There are a few sections that feature a combination of brucats, furing, and some beads.

Meli cheerful steps approaching. She was standing right near the wedding dress she was about to wear. Meli Smile. Her cheeks blushed, reddish from happiness.

“Cantik,” says Anjani.

“Still. I am beautiful indeed,” said Meli.

“His beautiful dress, Mel.” Anjani.

Meli puffed her cheeks because she had misunderstood Anjani's praise.

“You are also beautiful, really. It fits well with the handsome Mas Azka as the artist. Hihi.” Anjani praised Meli.

“But .. Why does Mas Azka who looks eleven twelve kayak Kak Mario want to be the same me who is a bit silly? Um, in Jogja there are certainly many girls who are prettier and more feminine than me.” Meli wonders.

“You are willing to choose another Azka?” ask Anjani.

“Yes not willing, dong. My heart clicked with his heart, Azka. I'm sure Mas Azka also clicked the same I.” Meli looks shy.

Anjani captures the deep feelings of love from Meli to Azka.

“Really God's destiny is beautiful, yes. Never thought it turns out your soul mate Jogja,” said Anjani, happy too.

“Vietnam. I am grateful to be able to match Mas Azka. Solih, diligent prayer, and again his attitude almost like mine. I hope my kids aren't silly either. Hidhi. How many children do you want to make Mas Azka, yes?” Meli.

“Eeeeeeh. You can talk about it in front of a single like me, yes.” Anjani protest.

Meli could not help but laugh at the protest from Anjani.

“Everything's a marriage spree with Brother Mario. You two are in love, but no one is moving forward. Gemeeees!” Meli back on the scene.

“Ehm, actually ...” Anjani hesitantly started her words.

“What actually? Dong nudge. Don't make me kepo!” pinta Meli while crossing.

“Actually I was aja if Mario suddenly proposed to me again. But ... ah. Where possible. The proof until now Mario do not make sure I marry again, tuh! Yes, I am justin deh.” Anjani sok.

“Wait-wait!” pinta Meli's.

Meli ran small towards the study table. The smartphone that was lying there. Meli hand fingers nimble looking for marker recorder. Clik. Voice recording device ready.

“Try to repeat your words, Anjani. Later I will show Brother Mario as proof that you also want to spout in.” Meli brought her smartphone closer to Anjani.

“Aaaa. Don't want!” Anjani refuses Meli's request. He took a few steps back.

“Come, Anjani!” insist Meli.

When Meli and Anjani pressed each other and rejected each other, Adit heard a cry from the front door of the house.

“Mbaaaak. There's Brother Mario handsome in front, nih!” exclaiming Adit.

“Alhamdulillaah's chat. There's Brother Mario coming. Gercep!” Meli ran a little towards the front leaving Anjani.

“Meli!” Anjani tries to prevent but can't.

Mario did not come alone. He came with Alenna. Mario and Alenna dropped off a few stacked containers for invited guests. Meli who wants to convey the code from Anjani was quick to switch focus. Meli helps Mario and Alenna. The same thing was done by Anjani.

“I-this is great, Kak.” Look around at the box carrying Alenna and Mario.

“Meli, the first time I came to Indonesia, it was you who nolongin me after I was robbed. You buy me iced oranges, give me a clean change of clothes, give me shelter here. What I bring now is really nothing,” explained Alenna as she recalled Meli's kindness to her.

Meli. He really did not expect anything in return because he had helped Alenna at that time. Now, Meli can feel that the fruit of goodness is really sweet.

“Mommy equals Daddy also thanks for that, Mel. And now, I'm the same Mario will be happy to help all your wedding needs,” added Alenna.

Meli is increasingly made touched by Alenna's narration. Just reflex Meli approached and hugged the beautiful bule Alenna.

“I really feel one by one ease and kindness come to me,” said Meli.

“This is the blessing of people who want to marry,” said Anjani.

Mario saw Anjani. Anjani's smile made Mario's chest flutter. Instantly he remembered his family's insistence to immediately propose to Anjani again.

“So Mario, these containers let Adit alone put behind.” Meli gave Adit the code.

Mario Daydreams are crumbling. He immediately helps Adit move all the boxes into the kitchen.

Alenna describes the dishes for the invited guests. Although the invited guests are not many, but still Alenna and Mario choose the concept of eating a buffet so that the invited guests can freely choose the desired food. To say guest invitations, made as in general. There's rice and cake. The guest contents were also booked in different places by Alenna.

“Eit, I know you'd say no good. Not necessary. I'm the one who should thank you for your kindness, Meli Darling.” Alenna stopped Meli who was about to thank her.

“Anjani cepet nyulai, yes. Show your charm in front of my brother.” Alenna enthusiastic.

Anjani tepuk jidat. Alenna's request to show her charms to Mario didn't really want her to do it. Anjani prefers all to walk naturally.

“What do you guys talk about?” ask Mario who just came back from the kitchen.

“Longlagi speak to you. Cepetan invite Anjani to marry. Mommy is just as impatient, tuh!” Alenna just confirmed everything at that time.

It was predictable how Anjani's expression at that time.

Maluu. Anjani.

Meli as a good friend, she chuckles but supports with all body soul. While Mario, he's dead in style. Confusion should be what. In the end, Mario again discussed the preparation of Meli's wedding.

“Meli, bridal make up ready?” ask Mario.

“Make up bride? Hehe. Make up your own, brother. Later there is Anjani who help,” explained Meli who did not contact the bridal make up service at all.

“Anjani who helped? No! I'm not sure. As far as I know Anjani never wears makeup.” Mario doubts Anjnai.

“He? Whahuh? You doubt my abilities, huh?” Suddenly, Anjani was lured.

“Ouch! Already ah, don't make a fuss. Gini if you're salting.” Alenna.

Alenna was not in the thought of seeing Mario-Anjani suddenly out of character. Meanwhile, Meli, from earlier continued to be a spectator and chuckled when there was a scene that he thought was funny.

“Meli. Introduce. Miss Alenna, make up the bride on your happy day,” said Mario.

“Taraaaa.” Alenna poses when introduced.

Anjani and Meli interlock lyrics. The two of them did not expect that Alenna appointed Mario to be a bridal makeup artist.

“I just help make up you, really. The others make up themselves, yes. Hehe.” Alenna straightened out her intentions.

“Uuuh. You're so good, anyway.” Instead of hugging, Meli just pinched Alenna's cheek.

“Aw-aw-aw!” Alenna just resigned her cheek to be a victim of a pinching.

“Continuously what else to prepare?” ask Anjani.

Both Meli, Alenna, and Mario are researching what else they lack. Meli mentioned that all the paperwork and letters for the publication of the marriage book had been handled by her father who was close to Mr. RT.

Mario recorded one by one the preparations that have been done. Invitations, banquets, say, backdrop wedding, wedding dress, even clothes ordered Mommy Monika to wear Mario-Anjani are also mentioned.

“Loh, Mommy still told us to pack the clothes ordered?” Anjani was amazed, even though he had tried to persuade Mommy Monika to cancel.

“Not traditional Javanese clothes, really. Just batik's gown. Ntar couple with Mario. Hidhi. Just wear it, Anjani. Later Mommy is disappointed if not used,” pinta Alenna.

Mario is speechless. Mario resigned and accepted if Anjani still did not want to wear it. However, apparently Anjani is willing to wear the same clothes with Mario. How excited Mario was when he heard Anjani's willingness, although not shown openly.

“Continue, what else is lacking?” ask Anjani after willing to wear the same clothes with Mario.

“Which bridal room?” ask Mario.

“Ka-wedding room? Want diapain, Sis?” asked Meli plain and a little shy.

“Dihias flowers,” Reply Mario briefly.

“Let me contact Diamond for the required flowers. The bride and groom are enjoying their first night together.” Alenna blinked one eye.

Meli looked timid as Alenna called out the first night. Meli had not thought about how she passed her first night with Azka when it was legal later.

“Hayooo. How's diem?” goda Anjani while nudging Meli's shoulder.

Suddenly I smiled at myself. The newlyweds she could already feel.

“There is one less,” said Mario, to successfully provoke the attention of Alenna, Meli, and Anjani to pay attention to him.

“What else?” ask Anjani.

“Fotographer,” Reply Mario.

Meli really didn't think that far. What was on his mind was a mediocre wedding event that was important legitimate. However, Meli has good friends to prepare everything with more.

“Cekrak-cekrek use HP only, Kak. No need to use a professional photographer,” pinta Meli.

Mario nodded. He will not hire professional photographers. Mario will instead ask one of his friends to help capture the happy moments of Meli-Azka.

“Our friends who can operate DSLR cameras, there are Dika and Ken. You want to select si ...” Mario words directly on the side of Meli.

“Kak Ken only,” Meli.

Meli does not want Dika who perpetuates the beautiful moment on her wedding day with Azka. Meli worried, instead of the SAH moment immortalized, even the beautiful face of Meli later who shot Dika. Meli didn't want that to happen. Anticipations.

“Good. I'll have Ken do it,” said Mario.

“Mahar ready?” ask Anjani.

“InsyaAllah Mas Azka ready,” replied Meli steady.

“Mas Azka all over the training ijab kabul, Mel. Let once a word directly SAH,” said Anjani half tease Meli.

Meli again blushed in shame. Imagining the procession of kabul kabul later makes her smile on her own.

“Eh, Anjani. Ma's coming, right?” tanya Meli who suddenly remembered with Ma.

“InsyaAllah come, really. I told you already. Why?” ask Anjani.

“That's it, Mario said he wanted Ma's blessing to propose to you.” Meli's making things up, but that's part of her mission.

Anjani misbehaved because of Meli's speech. He saw Mario standing next to Alenna. Beyond a doubt, Mario was cool to laugh because of Meli's jokes. It turns out Anjani was the wrong one.

“Sudaah, yes. Cepetan. Otewe SAH!” exclaim Alenna.

Connect ….

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