
“Yeah... I've repeatedly said Al is not here. What a hell!”
“Tan…. Sisy has to find where else to try? To Bian's shop there's no Tan. Al's place does not exist either. Al's employees also said that Al has been a few days rarely come.”
“Yes, you go home and rest. Don't you have anything else to do besides my son's drug?”
“Who's Buk? Why from earlier papa heard from inside the storm so much.”
“Hai Om!” Stepping closer with a smile, Sisy tried to give.
“Si jelangkung come again Pa.” Ranum Ledek.
“Kok jelangkung sih Tan…. Beautiful gini dikatain jelangkung.”
“You always come here without me inviting you. Al is very disturbed by your presence.”
“Already Buk, do not continue!”
Ranum fell silent following the husband's insistence. Grace looked back at Sisy who continued to review her cheerful smile.
“Om know where Al is going?”
“Al really isn't here. Why else would you bother my son. I used to be uncomfortable and didn't like my son being close to you. You better go home and never bother my son again!”
“Om…. I'm a good girl. My relationship with Al is still good. I just don't know why Al was so hard to teach. In fact, in the past if everywhere we continue together.”
“This means my son no longer wants to be in touch with you. Please don't be forced and please don't ever tease us again!”
The affirmation sentence was not enough to make Sisy desperate. At this time Sisy slowly pulled and held back Grace's hand while begging to be reunited with Al. In fact, slightly raised his voice until some neighbors who were milling around were confused to see the madness of Sisy.
“Please meet Sisy with Al, Om! Sisy love Al. Sisy doesn't want Al to change. Sisy wants the old Al. Sisy just wants Al. Please meet Sisy with Al, Om!”
“Rada crazy you yes!! Not really understand. There's no chance of getting Al. Al is married!”
Sisy flinched and stopped her action. He was struggling to digest a statement that made no sense to him.
“Married? Who married Auntie?”
“Al my son. I think that's enough to wake you up if there's no right to disturb my son's life. Relieve Al!”
Grace brings Ranum quickly into his house. He was already very uncomfortable with the views of his neighbors who witnessed their commotion.
“How is Pa? Our neighbors must be in great piety with our confessions. Ibuk confused explain later how.”
“That's Al, Buk. Clearly, the boy should know Al's status by now. So that he would no longer come and harass Al. From the past until now it is still troublesome.”
“That's your risk Mas. Having a child is too handsome. Hihihi..”.
“Iya, she is greatly downhill beauty Rania. Her face was very similar to Rania's. I'm sorry that I still can't forget Rania.”
“No problem Mas. Sister Rania remains the rightful wife to occupy the main throne in your heart. I've never had a problem with anything about Rania.”
Ranum's sincere smile continued to be etched from his face. He is very aware of who he is. There was not the slightest dismissal of Rania's presence in her husband's heart. Being a wife and surrogate mother. That was enough for him. The family of Mercy has always been very good to him. He made it all in return for their kindness.
***
Al waited for long Fai who is currently still dressing up. Everything is in accordance with his plan. An appointment at a cafe and after that they will start the journey to several residential locations of the house which he thinks is more interesting among others.
“Fai not yet finished?” Tegur Dina's.
“But Ma.”
“Women are like that Al. Please be advised yes.”
“Gue is done. Come!”
Al, Dina and Fajar are very upset over the appearance of Fai who looks very closed. His hoodie outfit as well as his cutbray jeans, black hat, sunglasses and black baseball cap. Very strange in their eyesight. Because usually Fai will always look elegant and fashionable.
“Ya Allah Fai... why become a black steel knight this way anyway?”
“Anaan sis?!”
“Why does this look like you? It's a hot afternoon Fai. Hot if you wear thick hoodie like this.” Protest of Mama. Al had been trying to hold back his laughter seeing Fai's appearance.
“Why on such a storm anyway?! Depart now or not at all!” He threatened her right in front of Al.
In his hurry, Al shook the hands of his father-in-law and brother-in-law.
“Al and Fai depart now Yes Ma, Brother. May we both quickly find the best option.”
“Iya, amen.... Be careful with Al.”
“Iya Ma. Assalamualaikum.”
“Waalaikumsalam.”
Al leads Fai into his old car that Fai doesn't like. Fai continued to grumble with the fate of himself who would constantly be in this car again.
“Oath for whatever you are so old-fashioned anyway! My real males with lo car!”
“Thankful Fai. This car can still take you anywhere you want.”
“Ihhh. If the car breaks down in the middle of the road, then I go home!!”
Al shook his head in response to Fai's extremely strong-minded attitude. He hopes his car can take them to their destination well. Because he actually doubted. It had been many times that wherever he traveled far would always suffer damage. If it really happened, he would feel embarrassed in front of Fai.
Their one goal in a cafe is in sight. The car pulled over and stopped. Al first went out and opened the door for Fai who was still busy checking his appearance. Al smiled as he watched Fai's behavior allow his hoodie, glasses and mask.
“Udah finished Princess? My friend has been waiting for our presence Fai.”
“Soaring lo!” Pushing strong Al's body and almost just staggered backwards.
Fai circled his gaze throughout the cafe. A little grimacing because of the condition of the cafe which is quite crowded today. Until he did not realize that he was dragged by Al's steps. Al clasped Fai's hand tightly and continued to bring deeper into one of the private rooms that he had previously reserved.
“Please enter Mas, Mbak!”
“Thanks Mbak.”
“Al??”
Fai was aware of his current existence. Already in one room with one foreign man already waiting for him and also Al.
“Hai Za's. Sorry, we're late. You waited for me a long time?”
“Wait! Who are you gandeng? No rain no sudden storm lo gandeng chick Bro!!”
Fai turned his eyes around to hear their interaction. Very long for him.
“Who Al? Lo candidate?”
“She's my wife. His name is Fai.”
“Al....!” He rebuked with a sharp rebuke towards Al. Al was so relaxed to explain who Fai really was.
“Ah! Joking around lo. When is the wedding? So how do I keep on?!”
Fai did not stop pinching Al's arm as a threat from him. He did not expect Al to say so clearly about his status.
“I'm here to ask you for help regarding the house I want to choose. Not to explain my personal affairs Za.”
“Bro, lo nongol directly ngegandeng chick Bro. As far as I know, you have no relationship with any woman. And now you say this is your wife. If you're really married, you're evil as much as I am. You don't rock me. You forgot about me huh?!”
Fai first occupied himself on the chair and leaned over as the two men before him had not stopped arguing.
“The story is long. I need a quick time to finish the house. There's so much more for both of us to finish Za. The point is, I'm married and there's no one I invited. So don't bother with this.”
“Ok. You still owe me an explanation. Now, we focus on the house you want to choose first. Today you also want to see the location?”
“Iya Za.”
“Good. We visited several locations that yesterday you certainly have which is more interesting. Some of my colleagues have also been waiting for us in various locations Al.”
Spend a few dishes first while having a small talk. Fai himself still kekeh maintaining his identity covered by his glasses and black mask. He didn't touch any food. Confused Al how to persuade him.
“Lo's wife is very strange. Is he not hungry? After all, this is in the room, not the outside area. Wear glasses as well as a mask. Hehehe...”.
Al tried to hold back his laughter when he saw Fai was a little annoyed by the jokes of his friend. Then Fai threw his face away as Al continued to stare at him while chuckling.
“So, our first destination will be to Jagakarsa. 3 residential houses that you are interested in happen to be in the same complex Bro. If among the 3 dwellings there are clicks on lo, we immediately sign on the stamp. But if it does not fit, we go to Cilandak. A fairly desirable home complex is also Al”
“Aman Za's. Pray that today also we are both clear on home affairs.”
“Amin Bro.”
Traveling at one location first they started. Fai and Al circled the residential area of the first house. Assisted by other developers. Fai and Al assessed each room. The first house with a concept that is too simple according to them. Al could see that Fai did not particularly like the concept of building the first house. Too simple and simple. The whole room is not too big and only has 3 rooms.
“Quiet Bro. This is indeed the first and in my opinion also does not match the tastes of both of you.”
“So, we continue in the second home building?” Ask Eza's partner.
“Good Mas, Za.”
In the second building, Fai did not like it either. Very large. The price is fantastic too. Although Fai likes a luxurious house, but not for the price. Each room is also too old concept. Not very in line with his taste. And then on to the third house.
“Waww…. This is cool anyway. What do you think Fai? It's really modern. Cute.”
“Now!”
“But this is ok Fai. Lots of rooms too. We can use all the room as we want.”
“Home is ok. But too many pieces. It's the opposite of the first house. Even bigger is confusing. We're just two of us. I don't want to be too tired to clean the house alone.”
“Later I'll definitely find Household Assistant Fai. I also don't want to make you tired kok.”
“If I don't like it don't like it. Lo say according to my choice!!”
The interaction of the two becomes the center of attention of Eza and some of his colleagues. They clumsily watched Al and Fai debate.
“Lo are both really married? How not to feel the aura of his new bride anyway. The sweet dong!” Goda Eza tried to melt the atmosphere.
Fai being bad mood. He walked out first leaving the others. Al followed Fai's steps trying to persuade.
“Fai. I thought you'd love this house. You are a fashionable and modern child. So, I chose this house also in the candidate of the best choice of house in my opinion.”
“Lo is wasting my time for free!! Three houses we searched. But absolutely nothing has gone to my liking. Really ancient and very boo!!”
Al scratched his nape while shaking off his silly smile. That made Fai growled.
“If until the last house is not as I want, you stay at your own house and I stay in my own apartment. I'm so stupid with our status!!”
Al breathed his tired breath. Facing Fai was not easy. It takes a lot of patience.
“Where Al? Keep going, right? I was so scared to see the character of Lo Bro's wife. Seriously, did you marry her? Where are the girls?” Whispering towards Al.
“Do not provoke my emotions Za. Continue to the next house!”
Al enters the car and finds Fai leaning against the glass of his car with his upset face. Al extended his hand to stroke Fai's head.
“Propay yes! If there is nothing you like, you can find your own choices wherever you want. I followed you. I honestly don't know how to choose this. Yesterday I tried to ask for your opinion. But you were angry first. So I kept quiet and tried to take the initiative to give you some options. The more understanding and reliable it is you Fai. So feel free to give an opinion to me yes.”
Fai stared at the two shady Al beads. In his mind, Fai was slightly flattered by Al's attitude as if he was succumbing to all the harshness of his self. Al had never once avenged his selfishness with anger. It must have always been the gentle words and sweet treatment he received.
Back away from him. Al revives his car and codes Eza to begin the journey to one of their last locations. Fai himself still could not stop staring at his focus Al with his goal.
“It's last choice. 2-story house is quite large. It has 5 rooms. Each room is equipped with a toilet. Public toilets are also available. There is a pool at the back of the house. The kitchen is very spacious. In addition, the garage. Want more details, we go directly into ya!”
Fai entered the main room of the last house they visited. At first he got off the car was comfortable with the atmosphere of a quiet complex. Luxury house but not too much. Has a variety of rooms that are very fitting like the shadow. He continued to be dumbstruck as he searched every room. The luxurious and pretty concept was ok in his shadow.
“Can I browse everything alone?”
Fai asked for approval from the developer who accompanied them.
“Bby dong Mbak. It must be, before there is a validity of ownership.”
Fai hurriedly climbed up the stairs which led him to several rooms on the second floor. All he saw were a few rooms. But enough for him. And one room that he felt was the main room of this house. It is wider than the other rooms.
“Waww…. I didn't expect the view to be this good. Below it leads directly to the pool area. This was my dream home first. Pretty big, impressed luxurious and not excessive. But... does Al really agree with my choice? Is he capable of buying a house? Not sure I.”
“Why not sure?”
Fai flinched with Al's presence from behind him. The move drew closer and confined Fai to the balcony barrier. Fai was fixated with Al at this moment.
“I've prepared everything Fai. For your sake my wife, whatever you want I will follow. Think of this as my real dowry.”
“Cih! Very doubtful lo. What do you think is a cheap house? I will not maxain lo kok. I'm not a girl matre.”
“Do not fear Fai. I can still fulfill your wish. For now, I work for you. Ask for whatever you want. God willing I can support it.”
Fai again caught that shady look again. Nothing implies the doubts, fears and lies of both Al beads. It felt a little proud of the kindness Al had always given him.
“Ok. I want this house. And I want all the interiors of every room I set.”
“Alright Darling.”
THE CUP! A brief peck on Fai's left cheek. Stiffened by the spontaneous action Al gave. And the next interval, he screamed stifledly evaporating his emotions.
***
Al and Fai could already determine their final choice. The 2-story house is quite interesting in the view of Fai. The developer handed over some important papers as ownership of their new home. Al led Fai to sign the letters. Because he made Fai as the owner of this house. At first they argued because Fai did not want him to own the property rights. However, Al continued to persuade Fai to surrender and sign his important papers.
What makes Fai not think anymore, that Al bought this house in full without asking for installment stages. Not cheap for Fai. But it was all real in his sight. Until all their new home affairs are quickly resolved today.
“Finally done too Bro. Congratulations on your new home.”
“Aalhamdulillah's. Thank you for helping me.”
“Gue thanks Al. You trust my performance. And.. greetings yes to this lo wife. Lo Fai's name, right? I almost forgot.”
Fai did not respond too much. Making Eza growled to find the indifference of Fai.
“Yes, I went back first. May your marriage be happy Bro.”
“Amins. Beware Za.”
KRUKKKIS…. KRUKKKIS…. KRUKKKIS….
Fai held his stomach while grimacing in embarrassment. Al who heard a loud voice from Fai's stomach chuckled could not bear the silliness of Fai.
“This is the risk if at mealtime, you do not eat. What do you want to eat?”
Fai turned his face to the side with his bow.
“Who is hungry?! That bird sound knows!” Keto.
KRUKKKIS…. KRUKKKIS…. KRUKKKIS….
“Oh yes? Obviously his voice came from here.” Pointing Fai's belly.
Al doesn't care about Fai anymore. He quickly pulled Fai's hand and led him into his car. Saving Fai's stomach is more important.
Al takes Fai to one of the restaurants not far from their new home complex. Fai glanced first around the area. Quite crowded.
“Fai, let's get down! After you eat, we continue again to find furniture and fill our house later.”
“Lo only eat!”
“Fai. You need to eat. I'm waiting for you. Come!”
“Gue doesn't want people to see me here. What their scorn about me later.”
“Astaghfirullah Fai... indeed everyone will be that sepepo is the same as you? If they ask yes say I am your husband.”
“Gue won't!! I don't want people to know that I'm married!! Their scorn about my breakup with Bagas that made me feel ashamed. Especially if they know I'm married. We got married suddenly. What are people speculating about me?! Diputusin immediately find another guy who wants to accept poverty Fai? Or, Fai married another man to take off his bad luck? Or the…. Fai the matre chick looking for another guy to take care of? You don't know what I'm feeling!!”
Al sighed tiredly listening to all Fai's chattering. More lack of Al now know how Fai in the public eye. Pretty well known for his reporting out there. He also had time to find out what was the middle of many that Fai faced. In the end, Al gave up.
“Yes, you wait here! I order food first. You will eat it in the car. A minute yes.”
Leaving behind Fai who was still speechless noticed Al's gentle demeanor. From Fai's daydream, he imagined how the Al he knew used to be with his current self. Very different far. Al who is a rogue and a player of the women, now even become a gentle and polite human being. He could see how Al reacted as he continued to be seduced by the women in the restaurant. Al just smiled faintly and turned his attention in the other direction. As if to keep himself from the flirtatious temptations of the women.
“If your position was Bagas, I would not be this bad as a wife. I was wrong in my life Al. No matter how good you are to me, still I can not open my heart to lo.”