Married to Old Boy

CHAPTER 77

The funeral of Mbah Kakung Suroyo was over when the dzuhur adzan reverberated. Kevin said goodbye to Nina's extended family. Nina drove Kevin to the curb.

"Thank you, Mom. " Said Nina.

"Either. I'll go home first, okay? "

"Yes Mas. All permits for a few days leave, yes. " There was still sadness on Nina's face.

"Yes not pa-pa. I'm going first. Yea! "

Kevin left the funeral home. Seeing that Kevin was far away, Nina entered the house again. There are also many mourners from relatives and neighbors. Nina also greeted all the guests.

While the mothers of the nearest neighbors began cooking to entertain the congregation later tonight. Generally every night will be held a short tahlil from the fathers to pray for the deceased up to seven days. And on the seventh night usually comes more and more, because relatives are far invited to pray.

"Your friend has Nin back? " Task Pakdhe Bandi when he sees Nina sitting in the long chair in front of the house. He sat there talking to his nephew.

"Already Pakdhe. " Answer Nina.

"So that's what your mother Semalem Nin told you? " Task Pakdhe with a glance. Pakdhe Bandi is the older sister of his father Nina.

"What story does Pakdhe tell? " Tanya Nina was curious.

Pakdhe Bandi sighed for a moment.

"Every night before Mbah kakung critical. Your mother and Tiara are here. Mbah Kakung asked where you were. And your mom says you're working in the city." Pakdhe paused his sentence for a moment.

"Bah Kakung wants you to marry Nin immediately. And your mom says you're close to your coworker. Pakdhe look at the guy's pretty well mannered and mature." Pakdhe Bandi said carefully.

"Yes it is Pakdhe. But Nina just got Pakdhe's job. Nina's money isn't much either. What do people say later, if the new job is married. " Said Nina with a blank look forward.

"Why should you listen to the people of Nin. Who is living you. If you are comfortable, then walk. Pakdhe, as your father's replacement. Will support all your decisions. And that is the will of Mbah Kakung Nin. " Pakdhe Bandi patted slowly Nina's shoulder. And step into the house. Letting Nina be alone.

Because no friends outside Nina decided to go into the kitchen, where the mothers were preparing the menu for the evening. Nina joined them.

"It's Nina? God, you're a virgin now, right? " Excited one of the mothers who is similar to his mother.

"Yes mom. Just graduated this school. " Answer Nina.

"What city is Nduk in? " Task the mother again.

"In Clara Bu's dad's restaurant. Nina's schoolmate. " Answer Nina.

"Oh, yes, hopefully at home. Nowadays, find work difficult. That's you just graduated straight to work. " Praise Him.

"Alhamdulillah Bu Warno's. It's good to help Mom. It's a pity that only Mom works. "

There's no more chatter. The cooked food is drained in a large container. Which will be arranged on the plate with the rice.

The mothers who helped have gone home. Later they will return again ba'da Magrib to arrange side dishes and rice on the plate. Such was life in the village, his gotong royong spirit was incredible. Every neighbor who is affected by disaster or celebration, without command, all will gather.