
The weather was hot, but no longer stinging. All of that is because the trees and green shrubs that grow densely, supply oxygen to create coolness around. The wind that blows during the day also adds coolness. Every person who breathes a clean and soothing aroma in that place, must also be happy because they can enjoy natural treats.
The swing of the cherry tree, that's what the villagers call it. The place in question is not a playground that has many swings. The place that is famous as the swing of the cherry tree is just a field. The cherry tree that grew was only a tree and had grown there for many years, with one swing hanging. Swings attached to the cherry tree have handle ropes that look sturdy, with the holder made of used car tires.
The bushes and weeds become a natural fence surrounding the edge of the field. The yellow weeds that grow there not only contribute to beauty, but also become a creative medium. Wild runput flowers by small children who play there are often picked and the ideas of bandana creations come from wild grass flowers.
"Sepi," said Ken when he arrived at the swing of the cherry tree.
The swing of the cherry tree that afternoon did seem lonely. Maybe parents tell their kids to take a nap. So, no one played there.
"Yes, Mas. If the afternoon there is usually someone playing ball," explained Juno.
"Well, what are we doing here? Swing play?" ask Dika.
"We eat. Come on, I'm hungry!" sahut Meli's.
Anjani assisted Meli roll out a mat that was brought from home. Food-filled basins are laid out on top of it. The atmosphere at that time was exactly a picnic and a meal. Perfect to complete the holiday.
"Eh, Mel. The drink forgot to be taken. Duh!" anjani said as soon as he realized there was less.
"Ehehe .. yes, here. I just remember the same sambal. How, dong?" ask Meli.
"Wait here, I'll go home and grab a drink for you. Remember, don't start lunch without me!" june reminded.
Juno returns home to get a drink. While waiting, Meli chose to play the swing. Ken invites Dika to climb the cherry trees and hunt for the red fruit, even hunting is used as a competition with the most results that become the winner.
"Not climbing?" ask Anjani to Mario who stays on the mat.
"If I join, it's clear who comes out victorious." Mario said as he ate the cherry Ken had just thrown from the top of the tree.
"okay-okay. No need to find another reason. Say you're afraid of heights. Why, me!" Anjani.
Anjani began to utter ridicule, even forcing Mario to be honest and not look for excuses. Actually Anjani is still a little upset over the mud prank of the rice field.
Hearing Anjani's words, Mario turned his gaze. Mario no longer pays attention to Ken and Dika who are fun hunting red cherry. Now, Mario's view is on Anjani. A smile was etched on his handsome face.
Anjani was getting used to seeing that smile. Now Anjani tries not to be hypnotized by it. Anjani crossed her arms, then smiled and looked back at Mario.
"All right, I confess!" said Mario later.
"Acknowledging that it was just an excuse" Anjani said.
"Right, that was just one reason. Actually, I'm reluctant to leave you alone sitting here. I'm afraid you miss my handsome face, Anjani." Mario said with all his charm.
That face, that look in the eye, that smile, and those sweet words, must have made anyone melt, had there not been a fringe of laughter behind it. Yes, Mario laughed until he showed a row of white teeth. Obviously he wanted to make a struggle with Anjani, to make him misbehave as usual. However, until the laughter subsided, Anjani showed no other expression than to keep her cross-sectioned while staring strangely at Mario.
Mario cleared slowly. He then returned in his normal attitude, cold and full of charm.
"What?" mario asked, because he saw Anjani who was still crossing her arms and continued to look at her.
Anjani did not answer. He kept staring at Mario while he was holding his arms. A moment later, he smiled at Mario, making Mario beat again.
"B-i-i .... Long-long-time faces, deh!" said Anjani while pinching Mario's left cheek.
Anjani has no reason why he can be that brave. He even touched Mario's cheek and pinched it with anxiety. At that time all Anjani had in mind was anxious and wanted to pinch Mario immediately.
Strange, Mario like willing himself to get a pinch from Anjani. He even tried to smile in the middle of the pinch.
The deg!
Uh, why does it suddenly feel so weird, huh? inner Anjani.
"Sorry," Anjani said briefly and then stopped the pinch on Mario's cheek.
"You can pinch me again if you want, Anjani."
Don't get caught Anjani. Remember, it's a trick! inner Anjani.
Anjani's position at that time was saved by a shout. Anjani heard a cry for help, and she seemed to know the voice.
"Please!"
Apparently it was not only Anjani who heard it. Anjani's friends also heard the scream. Meli stopped playing the swing and approached towards Anjani. Ken and Dika even stopped competing and directly descended from the cherry tree.
"That's Juno!" said Meli while pointing towards Juno who was running closer.
Anjani and his friends are astonished to see Juno running around with drinking water. Strange, Juno screams for help but his friends don't see anyone chasing Juno or see anything serious.
"Please, ha .. ha ...." Juno tried to catch her breath when she reached the swing of the cherry tree, where her friends gathered.
Meli was impatient and immediately asked 'what's up, but Juno seemed unable to answer and was still trying to catch her breath. Sensi, Anjani poured some water into the glass that Juno also brought, then told Juno to drink it.
"Explain slowly! What's up?" ask Mario.
"I chased it, tuh!" juno said while pointing backwards.
All eyes looked in the direction Juno pointed at. It was seen that a shoulder-haired woman was casually walking over. From far away, her smile looked sweet. How to walk gracefully, similar to the model. Another thing that makes the flabbergasted, the appearance of the woman is too sexy with the clothes of striking colors.
"Wow, sexy!" dika said unconsciously.
"Huy!" Ken follow-up.
Hearing two of his friends say so, Juno immediately caught Ken and Dika's head slowly.
"Don't fool! Look again at the truth!" juno's assertion on Ken and Dika.
Everyone still did not understand Juno's intentions. Until the sexy beautiful woman approached and greeted Juno and Anjani, then they all understood. Apparently the woman is not a real woman, aka a woman so-genesis.
"Hey, Foul Flower. Yes you are, Anjani. Come on, let's get our business done here!" said the fake woman.
"Sorry, I don't know you." Anjani tries to be straightforward. He really doesn't know.
"Ehah! My name is Goddess of Eternal Cantika. I'm Kangmas Juno's future wife."
"Woi-woi. That's slander!" juno Protest. He was hiding behind Mario.
The fake woman immediately approached Juno while swaying her body. Juno quickly dodges and now she hides behind Ken and Dika.
"wait around. I never felt like I was in trouble with you. Then, what's my fault?" ask Anjani.
"You must be removed for daring to accept an arranged marriage with my Juno Kangmas!" the fake woman.
"Ah, not a big update, anyway. Her marriage was off six months ago." Anjani explained the facts.
"Uwu, is that true? Then I won't throw you out. Yee!" The hysterical fake woman was happy.
Everyone there is now aware that the fake woman is a huge fan of Juno. His act of revenge on Anjani was immediately canceled. Now he's soaring with excitement.
Everyone there laughed, except Juno. Juno felt that her life was not safe. He even tugged at Ken's shirt, hoping to get some help from him. However, Ken is insensitive and instead laughs more.
"O magical woman who is currently in front of me. Was there no other choice until you stopped chasing my best friend, your Juno Kangmas?" ask Mario by showing his wife.
"Hey, handsome. I'm glad to be praised like that. Ada-there's. I let go of my Juno Kangmas in exchange for that!"
The fake woman pointed towards the faucets that Ken and Dika had brought. The one who had brought the cherry was not sensitive enough to catch the request. Juno who had understood immediately grabbed the cherries in Ken and Dika's hands, then rushed to give them to the fake woman.
"Ye-ye-ye! I could finally eat this much. Thank you, because I never climbed that tree. There is no debt between us. Bye-bye, Juno! Bye, Anjani! Bye everybody!"
The fake woman rushed to leave Juno, Anjani, and her friends. All eyes were still engrossed in noticing the fake woman's departure. Until a sigh of relief came from Juno, then everyone laughed.
"Mas Mario, what's with that face?" juno asked as he got a meaningful glance from Mario.
"I guess there's another higher offer to trade you. It was just a chill, he!" mario wants to kill Juno.
It turns out that Mario's speech invited the laughter of Meli, Ken, and Dika. In fact, Anjani also followed laughing.
"Juno, next time. If necessary, Mario's shoe factory can be sacrificed!" sahut Anjani.
"What happened to my father's shoe factory, Anjani? Do you want to be his daughter-in-law?" ask Mario to come back for it.
"I didn't hear. I didn't hear that just now. Yuk, everybody! We eat!" yelled Anjani later. He switched the conversation so as not to get stuck and served Mario's words.
A new atmosphere enveloped the togetherness that afternoon. A meal took place, with joking along with it. Anjani is happy, not only because of the familiarity with her friends, but also because Anjani's friends love Ma's cooking. Vegetable lodeh, fried tempeh, salted fish, and sambal plow, really delicious.
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