Merely Protector

Chapter 3. Marrying

The night air was so cold, it made people curl up under the covers. Night insects also did not reveal existence, so swept away in the cold. However, it was inversely proportional to Silvi who could not close his eyes.

His father's words this afternoon echoed in his ears. How not, Budi asked the two of them to marry siri tomorrow. He could not refuse the father's request. After all, the deal had been picked up by both sides.

Both should not be in one room, let alone relate like a husband and wife. Budi asked them to marry siri only as a formality so that Angga could stay there until he recovered.

"Dad, I know you must be thinking about my future. But, gima ...."

The sound of falling objects distracts Silvi. In the silence of such a night, the slightest sound would be heard clearly in the ears. He tried to figure out the source of the voice.

Inside the room adjacent to Silvi, Angga had accidentally dropped the medicine bottle from the table. His attempt at grabbing the glass had managed to nudge the thing beside him. He sighed at his carelessness.

Now Angga has to try hard to take back the medicine bottle that has been lying under the table. In that persistence, suddenly a knocking sound was heard from outside. Instantly he stopped his movement.

What was that, Inner Angga. His heart was pumped back after slightly easing for some time. His mind was thinking about the invisible. Not afraid, but at this time he is not ready to meet with other creatures of nature.

Yes, before this Angga was not okay. The same nightmare is repeated. A picture of the incident is not clear, but the sound is so roaring in the ear that it causes real panic. I don't know what all that means.

This is what makes Angga unable to fall asleep again. His throat also dried up. Therefore, he was trying to grab a glass at the table.

"Are you not asleep?"

The soft voice relieved Angga's heart. He knows exactly who his owner is. The smile immediately developed from feeling the silliness that was in his mind. I don't know why he could conclude like that. Is it because I watch too many horror movies? Is he a coward? I don't know.

"Yes" Angga replied briefly.

"You're okay, right?" silvi asked as she was worried. He remembers every night in the hospital. Angga will wake up in the middle of the night with a panicked face. Out of anxiety, Silvi thoughtlessly asked again, "May I come in?"

Silence occurs again, there is no truth from within. Silvi finally feels that Angga has gone back to sleep. However, when he was about to turn around, there was a coughing sound that seemed contrived.

"May," said Angga in the end. It was awkward to let a girl into a room at night. However, how else, he needed a friend for now.

Silvi slowly opened the room door. His eyes peered from the gap he had made. Inside, Angga is sitting against the wall. Yes, that's how it is with a slightly pale face. The woman immediately walked towards Angga after the door opened perfectly.

"Why haven't you slept yet?" asked Angga when Silvi had sat at the end of the bed.

"don't know. Hearts and minds still drift as possible" Silvi replied accordingly. "You're having nightmares again, huh?

Just a nod that Angga gave in response. Silvi let out a long breath. He knew what fear the man was feeling. However, he also did not know why it happened.

"What if we walked out of the house to see the stars? Maybe it can bring our minds," said Angga.

The man knew that their situation for now was almost the same. So, that's what came to his mind. He could even imagine how the sky would be tonight. It will be comfortable to see stars that blink according to him.

"Are you sure?" silvi asked with a frown on her forehead.

"Why indeed?" ask Angga curious.

Silvi let out a long sigh before explaining the meaning of his words earlier. "It's midnight, you know."

"Continue?"

"Darken."

Angga snorted in annoyance, who did not know that it was dark that night. The little boy knew why the woman had said that to him?

Silvi finally explained that when the night outside was very dark. Around the house there is a garden without lighting lamps, unlike the city that every corner of the place must have. So, maybe there are other creatures hiding there.

When hearing Silvi's explanation, Angga's fur bristles. He could imagine what creatures were in the darkness there. Intention was finally broken.

***

Busyness has been seen at the house Budi in the early hours. Smoke billowed from the clay furnace. The aroma of cooking begins to smell to make the water in the mouth can not stand to come out.

This morning Angga and Silvi had to get ready. Although only married series, but the event is also done like how a regular wedding. Everything was prepared very well.

"You are so beautiful, Silvi," said the makeup artist who remodeled the bride's face.

Silvi blushed in embarrassment, unable to say a word. The woman wiped her face from the mirror. It is unexpected that he will change in such a way that he is unable to recognize himself.

"Are you ready?" ask Ayu. He's standing in the doorway.

Silvi took a deep breath before nodding her head. He walked out feeling nervous as all pairs of eyes were on him. It was a very thrilling day all his life even though he knew that this was just a play.

Angga is already seen sitting in front of the penghulu. Dashingly and confidently he uttered the ijab-qobul. All the words came out smoothly from his mouth until a legitimate voice sounded from the citizens present.

Prayer is offered by the ruler for the two brides. As expected, the marriage is sakinah, mawaddah, and warahmah. They will last until death do them part.

"Please, Silvi, kiss your husband's hand" said the elder.

Silvi took another deep breath. His chest is now beating faster. The heat spread throughout the body when his hands touched the hands of Angga. What made this woman feel this way? He really did not know because he had never felt it before.

Angga smiled wryly thinking of events that were out of mind. I don't know, what mistakes he made before that he had to marry this way. Memory prevents him from thinking far back.

"Congratulations, yes, Silvi."

People took turns congratulating and shaking hands with the two brides. They look happy because of the smooth running of the event. However, in the corner of the yard of the house, a person looked lethargic. He walked out of the place without a sound.

Seriate.