
The kencana ward. The court of the court welcomes the arrival of the great guest. My eyes are really round. The arrival of Ayahanda along with family members and other palace officials made me really want to be chased by fierce dogs.
Kaysan, really looks gallant. He was wearing a custom suit that I never saw once. The parade is so beautiful. Nakula and Sadewa look more mature. Moreover, her smile was charming. I really have to turn off the 'feel' in my soul if I have to dance in front of them.
The sound of Javanese gamelan melodious, accompanied by the sound of sinden singing Javanese song. His voice was so seductive, luring anyone to participate solemnly enjoy the beauty of the sound, and lulled into the atmosphere.
My fine fur bristles, for the first time I really became a dancer who witnessed firsthand the visitors of the palace and the great guests.
It's a challenge as well as a demand.
My feet began to step gracefully, following the rhythmic sound of the gamelan. My hands are raised, flicking makes a twisting motion. My hips occasionally swayed, with the shawl I spread backwards. The glances in my eyes sometimes steal Kaysan's attention. Not infrequently our smiles are equally contagious. The final movement is sitting, the movement of folding both parts of the legs inward with the hands clenched to show respect.
The rhythmic sound of gamelan began to slow down, ending with the sound of a gong signifying that after the dance that the four of us brought.
Still in front of Father and other families. I just looked down embarrassed, embarrassed if I made a mistake in dancing, because actually I slightly forgot the pakem in dancing let alone this dance is a dance together. Of course I'm not the most flexible among other dancers.
My shoulder was patted Mbok Ningsih, "The future is called Sultan Agung."
"I?" I pointed at my chest. Mbok Ningsih nodded. With the practice of dhodhok, I began to approach Ayahanda.[the practice of dhodhok means to walk with a squat ]
My hand clenched, "Sendiko dhawuh, Gusti."
Ayahanda smiled, "Witnessed by all the visitors of the palace and the officials of the kingdom. Ananda Rinjani Alianda Putri, I will send you to duel with Raden Ayu Nurmala Sari from Tirtodiningratan palace, five days after today. Come and bear witness, who is the girl who is able to accompany my son, Prince Kaysan Adiguna Pangarep!" the father's edict was paid in cash by the hammer beat of the prosecutor's judge.
Rumbling issues began to sound. A lot of eyes throw at each other, a lot of mouths ask each other, who I really am. Why chosen and dare to accept Ayahanda contest.
Kaysan left, blatantly rejecting Ayahanda's idea. A Patih palace led Kaysan away from the crowd. Kaysan lost his wife in front of the officials and palace visitors.
Desas desus increasingly vociferous, until Ayahanda gave an order to disperse the visitors.
While I was here, sitting together like a Nagapasa arrow, thousands of dragons tore my body apart until I finally bowed before Ayahanda.
"Tresno uriping soup, mboten saged dismissed and condoned." [Love lives in the soul, it cannot be brushed off and asked for. ]
Geger... the reporters were busy chasing me when the expression of love I said.
The general audience was completely shocked by my presence. I, who was considered only a dancer, was looked at with one eye for loving a prince. Now, internal and external conflicts are really happening.
I will not fall, when my body is still able to stand, "I love Gusti Prince Haryo Kaysan, it has been a long time." I said steadily with a smile.
The reporters were busy asking and recording impromptu interviews held in front of the golden ward.
"Did Gusti Prince Haryo Kaysan know you loved him? Because the media crew and palace sources never mention if GPH Kaysan has a lover after a breakup with Raden Ayu Nurmala Sari who will be your rival in the future."
Some of the soldiers asked the reporters to disperse, while I was evacuated to a safe place. Mbok Ningsih shook his head, "Setiti lan Ngati-ati."
[Setiti means paying attention to everything. Don't underestimate things that seem trivial. Observance means being careful in all matters, all work should be thought of calmly should not be rushed.Β ]
"Excellent." [yes ]
I covered my face with both palms. Not yet relieved my fear when dancing earlier, now I am still faced by other fears.
Duelling with Nurmala Sari seems to be the most phenomenal momentum and invites the attention of people. It could be that the girls who crave Kaysan used to be present in the competition later.
"Son, life is indeed a choice and your choice is right to say honesty about your feelings. Use your fears for extra energy, because tomorrow is not an easy thing to step up. Because your name will be remembered as a dancer who captured the heart of the prince. Not a wife defending a position!"
My chest was tight, unmitigated the universe gave me endless tests at the same time.
Mbok Ningsih stroked my shoulder many times as I began to sob softly. "Darmi told me to take care of you."
I wiped my tears, "Mbok Darmi?" manyaku.
Mbok Ningsih nodded, he helped me remove the headdress and trinkets when I danced earlier.
"Shower and rest. No need to pray and make offerings. There are many people out there looking for you."
I held Mbok Ningsih's arm, though,
"Rinjani needs a friend."
"There's a soldier guarding you outside, it's safe here." Mbok Ningsih smiled, "Your husband is okay, there will be a party who straightens out." he explained again calming. I'm nodding.
I spent the day in silence. Not tomorrow morning.
*
The front page of the newspaper print media clearly emblazoned with my face and name. The tagline I read strongly incited readers to become more curious about me.
Rinjani Alianda Putri, a student majoring in cultural and historical sciences from a leading public university. Said plainly to have loved a Prince, the successor to the royal throne, Gusti Prince Haryo Kaysan. Will, a dancer, be able to occupy the royal throne. Or will his love be hindered by the blessing of His Majesty? It is allowed the news of birds circulating if GPH Kaysan has confirmed a love affair with a 20-year-old girl. This news is very surprising. If examined better, this incident reminds us of a few years ago. Will history repeat itself, considering the photos of Rinjani on social media is a metal music girl.
I folded back the newspaper that was my entertainment in the room. This morning, things really changed. Kaysan admitted that he also had a relationship with me. What about Nurmala Sari? Will he come and duel with me, or will he choose to give up because his love has run aground, and let me and Kaysan sail the ark of our love that is in the summer.
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