
In the afternoon, Rayhan decided to go with Aldo, of course, by taking Alend with them. Nilam chose to stay at home considering the condition that has begun to fatigue when invited to walk a little longer. And again today his sister-in-law is coming.
Sarah's name, the eldest daughter of the Kamal family. He works just like his father, both obstetricians. Her husband is also a doctor, precisely a child specialist. Has two daughters who have each sat in third grade Junior High and fifth grade Elementary School. Sarah was very kind to Nilam, they first met a few days ago on Nilam's first arrival to this city.
" Hey mommy twin." the greeting sounded friendly and carefree.
A face with a sweet smile poked out from the door of the room that opened slowly. Sarah came and immediately approached Nilam who had just finished tidying his son's character robot toy.
" Hey... Has it been a long time ?. Where are Winona and Audrey ? ". Reply Nilam by asking the whereabouts of his two beautiful nephews.
" No need to ask deck. Watch meet & great .. who is it. Oppa-oppa is it ".
" Oh.. Is it Derry ? ".
" Yes their bodyguard.... ".
Nilam laughs at the thought of two teenage girls escorted by the father, watching the idol from Korea. He used to not feel anything like it at all, because his father died of illness when he was fifth grade Elementary.
" Eh.. The photo has been installed ". Nilam's view followed the direction of his sister-in-law. Look at a simple photo of her wedding first. Although at that time only ijab qobul without being registered to KUA, but so hidmat and shahdu.
" We have legalized our marriage on civil records ... in London", Nilam said.
" Thank God, and thank God Alend was born in England. He had no trouble getting a birth certificate ".
" Everything that happens .. must be best for the servant ".
" Nil... can you ask ? but if this is too painful. It's okay ", Sarah's voice sounded hesitant.
" Can.... want to ask what the hell mba ? ", Nilam sat inching closer to his sister-in-law.
" When you decided to go to England...What reason made you take such reckless action ? ".
Nilam did not immediately reply, he slightly laughed. Then sit on the bed next to her sister-in-law. " Because I'm a woman ... ".
The answer was so short and made Sarah's forehead wrinkle violently. The woman, who may be in her forties, seemed to be thinking hard, trying to digest the sentence. Nila smiled and patted the back of her brother's hand.
" I am a woman.I love the same man as another woman who is more entitled to the love of that man ".
" Huh?!!..... means with mamah ? ".
" Mas Rey. married me at my mother's last request. How can I refuse a mother's request from a man I love ".
" Whoooaaah. I envy you. I could experience that romantic love" Sarah clasped her arm at Nilam and wiggled slowly. " I with mas Dery ... success in matchmaking... ".
Nilam smiled faintly, he remembered that his brother-in-law was a quiet person and his hobby was only studying in the room. When she was not Rayhan's wife, she had several times to meet this beautiful and smart woman.
" If it's not wrong.... Hans it since Kindergarten has been in love with .... emhhh... ", sarah was trying to remember something.
" His name is Wulan.. classmates in Kindergarten to SD but different SMP. Then separated because Wulan moved to Yogyakarta .. followed by his parents ...".
" Oh yes ..... How do you know???" Sarah smiled in amazement.
" Mas Rey. I still remember her pair of sparkling eyes during the Wulan story ".
" Walah... She even told you ?".
" Ha. ha. ha. ha.. know not mbak.. I several times... emmh, pas it is still not the same anyway Rey. and once.it was after we got married ", Nilam said with a small laugh.
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Nilam smilingly welcomed the hand of the sweet girl with straight hair that cut the trap up above the shoulder, framing the oval face. Actually Nilam is no stranger to this face, he had met several times when he was still Junior High. They even get to know and share information when they meet at a comic book rental near school. And now he really did not expect to be reunited with this sweet guy.
" Don't you remember me??? ... Rin Tin-Tin, Candy Series, Ryo Saeba.... ", Nilam mentioned some of the comic titles that were greeted with a twinkle in those beautiful eyes.
" Yes.Yes at AW comic center.... Glass Mask, Maya Kitajina and Masumi .. ", the sweet Wulan looks excited and carefree as she recalls her Junior High School days.
" We don't know each other's names.... Patchouli ".
" Wulan.. ha.ha.ha.we used to preoccupy ngomik siiiiih ".
When two girls with the same hobby meet, what is left then are two young men who stare at them anxiously for feeling ignored. Aldo elbowed Rayhan with a crisp smile.
" Far from Semarang to Yogyakarta..the intention of meeting childhood love. The result of the elbow wanted to make the nosy young man grimace.
" Haaans ... ", Wulan slightly exclaimed as she pulled Rayhan's hand to rush in. " Aldo.... Where's your boyfriend? ".
" Tuh.. next to you ", Aldo grinned while pointing to Nilam with the movement of his chin.
" Nilam?????. .. Seriously ?? ", Wulan glared in disbelief. " Nilam... you know this sheep-furred crocodile?.... time yes 'Do .", Wulan still said in a tone of disbelief.
Hearing that, Aldo laughed. While Nilam blushed in shame. Because there is a secret that he never revealed to anyone about his relationship with Aldo. Nilam locked everything up, for a promise.
What happened next was beyond belief. When the four of them had gathered together in the living room of the Wulandari family, came a tall and dashing young man. And Wulan immediately greeted him with happy and spoiled twinkles. The young man was named Rio, he was a high school friend in Yogya with Wulan and now the two are officially dating.
Nilam stole a glance at Rayhan trying to read his friend's feelings. While Rayhan smiled as he shook the young man's hand tightly.
" Wulan has many stories about .."., ", Rayhan's voice sounded friendly.
" Yes.he also told a lot about you", Rio also replied no less friendly.
That moment left Aldo and Nilam pounding to see the scene that according to both of them was like an agreement from two men who were competing for the princess. But Nilam's observant eyes caught a jealous glint disguised by Rayhan's sweet smile. That first love seems to have been so deeply penetrated in Rayhan.
Until finally the visit ended with a walk in the Malioboro area. Wulan who has a motorbike with Rio helped deliver to the area in the center of this gudeg city. Nilam again caught a jealous and sad look at Rayhan's gaze, as Wulan who was sitting in a piggy bank waved at the three of them.
" It's been... let's find another one. With a face like this. yes time no one has a crush ". Aldo's voice suddenly broke the silence that just a moment ago as if it was stroking. Even the look of the adult pretentious face made by the young man, in the end, was enough to make Rayhan smile because he felt funny.
" Yuk... find the beautiful .. ", take Rayhan.
" Oh no. I've brought it from home ... ", Aldo answered in his hilarious style, wrapping his hand on Nilam's shoulder.
" Halaaah!!!!... don't believe the Nile ". Rayhan sneered provoking Nilam who now looks careless with the position of Aldo's hand on his shoulder. " I'll protect you from this playboy... ".
Nilam was getting annoyed and clumsy when Rayhan also did the same to him. Now her tiny body seemed to be shielded by the two arms of the two youths. Positioning his body that was only as high as the chest of the two young men was in the middle, comfortably protected. What a sight to envy the other groups of girls sitting on park benches. But Nilam blushed in embarrassment, he felt like a princess under the protection of two gallant knights.
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Nilam took a deep breath while looking at Aldo who was still faithful sitting waiting for him. The young man insisted on waiting until Nilam finished his task with his group. As a result, the girls of his group even busy flirting with Aldo who is odd, until Nilam finally completed his own conclusion from the task of history. Coincidentally this task put Nilam one group with the 2.3rd class celebrities. Hadeeeeehhhhh, fate, grumbled the girl.
" If it's still a long time, it's okay. Including ... waiting for your answer ".
Nilam sneered at Aldo who was smilingly teasing him. It's the third month since Aldo expressed love and asked the girl to be his girlfriend. And this is the eighth time Aldo has asked for confirmation of Nilam's answer.
Actually from the beginning Nilam had rejected Aldo well. But the young man's attitude was incredible. Aldo begged Nilam to try his way together first, and reconsidered the girl's refusal. Worse yet, Aldo had even introduced Nilam to Mamahnya as a girlfriend.
Mama Aldo immediately liked Nilam, asking the girl to keep an eye on Aldo. Because according to him since Aldo with Nilam, the young man became more in control of his attitude and also wanted to get closer to the mother. Even his mother Aldo has told all the backgrounds and dark stories of the Aldo family who broke home. The woman asked Nilam for help to accompany Aldo.
Nilam's biggest weakness is a mother. He could not refuse the request of his aunt Ana Aldo. The look full of sadness and guilt and hope from the woman, really made Nilam could not give words of rejection.
Until finally he decided to let Aldo with his own opinion which with great fanfare inform all friends, if they have been made. Nilam makes no clarification on this at all. Even he felt a little grateful, his closeness with Aldo made him able to linger a little while staring at the captain with his eagle eyes. Rayhan, in fact it is the main purpose of Nilam to provide support to Aldo. Bring a double so that Rayhan can enjoy it.
Nilam was quite happy to be a little close to Rayhan, could be a little joking with the young man. He would steal a glance at the owner of the jaw firmly with eyes glittering sharp when maneuvering carrying the round orange on the basketball court. If Rayhan begins to make deceptive moves that trouble the opponent but amaze the girls on the sidelines, Nilam tries as much as possible to hold back an encouraging shout for the young man. Until the moment the match was over, when Aldo ran towards him with a big smile. Patchouli gave a bottle filled with mineral water. But he also prepared another bottle for Rayhan, with a thumping feeling.
Nilam knew that Rayhan's heart was still filled with memories of Wulandari. He felt that there was no place left for him in the young man's heart. Nilam glanced at Rayhan's face sitting on the stairs trap just below him. The sweat from the forehead dripping on the cheeks and the swift flow that soaked the young man's neck, truly created a charming dashing painting. But Nilam could not linger holding his gaze fixed on the thief of his heart.
" Nil.k was even daydreaming ", Aldo's voice surprised Nilam. The reality before him now was, he was with this young man. " You really don't want to change your answer????.. so my girlfriend is ... please .... ".
" Do'. We're just close friends ".
" What's the difference between a close friend and a boyfriend ?".
" Close friends .. they don't know the word break up. But if you are dating, you can break up and even hate each other after. And also... if I were your close friend. I wouldn't be hurt when you fall in love...on another girl ".
Aldo was silent to Nilam's explanation. He could not believe what this little girl was saying in front of him. But a moment later he laughed a little.
" Nil... where did you know that I fell in love again?", still with the rest of Aldo's laughter asked.
" I don't know. but surely after this, there will be many beautiful girls filling your days ".
" Waaah. But you yourself????..... is there really not the slightest taste for me ?? ".
Nilam replied with a slow slit and a look full of regret. " I'm sorry Aldo.. you're my best friend "
" Okey." Aldo's voice sounded a little frustrated. " But I ask you to make me your best friend.... or until someone really falls in love with you " .
" I mean ??".
" Let the opinion that has developed .. about us dating. Until .... when you have real love .. I'll let you go ".
" Apaan the heck 'Do. kok condition is strange so ", Nilam pout.
" I don't know. One more... please keep my good name as the coolest guy in this school.... please... the time anyway I rejected girls... please .. please yes Nile... you're my closest friend ".
Nilam looked at Aldo with a faint look. But the serious mimicry of this young man made him unable to resist. " Yes... I help maintain the reputation of your _playboy'an.. even with the risk .. I do not sell-off .... ".
" Nilam.. if anyone really falls in love with you ".
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Young Rayhan threw his body so tired, onto the bed. Though he still wears a basketball uniform that smells of sweat, even though it has dried up. He looked at the ceiling of his room, that was when a shadow flashed making him smile. The girl was so sweet with the fresh fragrance of apple flowers exposed from the tail hair of her horse.
Misadventures that eventually become something to be deeply grateful for. As team captain, Rayhan is often called up by coaches to discuss. So that he came home most recently among all the members of his school basketball club. He had to close and lock the clubroom, then leave the keys to the school guard. When he finished locking the door and turned around quickly to go to the house of the school guard.
' Brugh !!!!' his body hit someone who was walking while carrying a pile of mockups made of white cork patterned and structured. Maybe the pile was so tall or the bearer so tiny that it blocked the view.
" Sorry.... Nilam ?? .", Rayhan exclaimed in surprise.
" Ah..yaaah .. messy deh ". The girl looked surprised and disappointed.
" I'm sorry.. I'm sorry. What the hell is this for ? ". Rayhan began to squat following Nilam to pick up the light objects scattered about. " This what the hell is it ? ".
" Create tomorrow's technology exhibition..... It describes the genes and chromosomes....forget ? ".
" Oh yes . Waduuuh ... means must reorder dong ".
" Yes...hiks ! ", Nilam is sad.
" Let me take it.... Let me help you !!".
Finally they walked to the teacher's room. After arriving at the table Mr. Gito the master of Biology, the two work hand in hand to arrange the object into a charming double helix. The limited space that seemed to be fenced by the tables made the two stand close to each other
Rayhan could stare at a pair of gray eyes that were glowing beautifully in Nilam's serious demeanor. Even the fragrance that Rayhan's sense of smell could smell was like filling the aura of the room. As Nilam moved, the soft and fresh fragrance seemed to race into Rayhan's nasal cavity.
" Have you???. Let me take you home ", take Rayhan .
" Rey. Don't go home by myself ".
" This is Maghrib non. Do not refuse " .
And Rayhan pulled that tiny hand, feeling right in his grasp. Patchouli who did not say any more and only followed him, making Rayhan smile knotty. Until finally both of them perform Maghrib prayers congregated and in the end rushed home.
" About it. I brought a jacket. Eh.. sorry, your jacket that I forgot has not returned ".
" I don't have your number Rey ".
" Huh?!.. Okay where's your HP. Here I put ".
And so it was, Rayhan finally kept his number in Nilam HP. The young man smiled to himself as he gave the contact name to himself as 'bang Rey'. He made a call on his own number with Nilam's HP. Then hand the tiny object back to its owner.
" You don't have a jacket ? ", Rayhan looked at Nilam who was smiling wryly.
The night air that began to cool with the rest of the drizzle from the rain that began to subside, enough to make Nilam's small body shiver a little. " So I set out to take Nana's car .. no pa-pa, I just got the stop ".
' Brugh !! ', throw soft and thick objects right up in the arms of Nilam. Rayhan gave his black jacket to Nilam who was standing a little away from where his bike was parked
" Pake it. I've worn a double t-shirt. No need to wash, tomorrow night take it to the tutoring place. Our schedule is the same ".
" Huh?!!. .. mathematics? at Mr Marno's house ? ".
" Yes .... Patchouli. Come ... I'll take you home ".
Rayhan closed his face in light of the incident he had just experienced. He felt very crazy with his inability to release the charm of the little guy. Even as he closed his eyes, the shadow of Nilam's smile flashed.