
My graduation ceremony was held at home in a simple manner. No toga hats thrown with friends, no festive festivities.
There were only words of gratitude for the long achievement I had passed.
But there are many surprises, happiness, and togetherness here.
Nanang is back, so is Mother despite having to sit in a wheelchair. I've been very happy.
In the end all the great families of Ayahanda gathered again bringing an endless story to discuss.
Nanangs... Long time no see, he already speaks fluent German. His smile was still the same, they were beautiful with their neat teeth.
It's just that she's been ignoring me as her ex-boyfriend. Now she respects me as her sister-in-law, the wife of her eldest brother.
Everything has changed and it makes me feel relieved.
Another joy that can make us laugh is today we together attend the wedding of our beloved friend, Nina bint Abdul Aziz.
The Kabul ijab was held this morning at the mosque where Nina often taught njai. We are enjoying the reception.
It was not an easy matter for Nanang and Nina when they met again.
There is a visible awkwardness in the netra of both. Nina looked down while giving Nanang her wedding bouquet.
"Me and Rinjani are happy, now it's your turn, Nang" said Nina. In bowing her head, Nina smiled.
I nudged Kaysan's arm.
"The drama is yes, Mas." I said.
Mas Kaysan smiled, "You want to join them?" tanyakanya.
"Can?"
Mas Kaysan nodded while lifting Suryawijaya from my lap.
Don't ask Pandu and Dalilah where. The two children were already judges for all the dishes served in buffets.
I really don't know if I should be angry or embarrassed or proud to see my kids like that.
But Kaysan let him go while watching him from afar. I can conclude for myself if Kaysan mas will not scold them. It's just that my two children can still keep their manners in front of the other guests and make me calm.
I approached Nina and Nanang. They looked at each other and smiled.
"Udah?" my many.
"The title is also finally." replied Nina, she breathed a sigh of relief.
"Good luck to you both" said Nanang.
Me and Nina smiled bitterly, "We are also waiting for your happy news, Nang."
Nanang chuckled, "I will be the last prince to get married. You guys are happy enough with your little family because that's enough to make me happy. Nin... Janis... Thank you for accompanying my story."
"This is not the time to be sad... We better eat!" my words pulled Nina and Nanang towards the buffet table.
Want to desperately diet in the end he decided to keep the diet even though sometimes floppy too if it has faced good food.
"Brand two, vegetables kreceknya a lot, do not forget the crackers." said I put all the dishes on the plate.
Nina and Nanang followed him. We sat at a deserted table, followed by Kaysan and Suryawijaya. Also her husband Nina.
"Good fun. If the tension is high later I can check" said Nina's husband joking.
His name was Doctor Ridwan. Pretty old, but not as old as Kaysan.
"Mas, they must have played doctor" I said to Kaysan before I continued eating.
"Ask the guy himself, brother. Mas don't know." replied Kaysan, smiling thinly as if also curious.
"Doctor Ridwan's been playing doctor with Nina?" ask me like Dalilah if I'm curious.
"It has. I've checked all Nina's condition and body temperature." explained Dr. Ridwan who made Nanang choke rendang.
Kaysan and I held back a laugh when they saw Nina's red face.
"Let's eat first, after this photo together. Rarely did I meet a Ningrat who was familiar with my wife. I was lucky to be able to marry Nina who was surrounded by great people." said doctor Ridwan who made Nanang stop eating.
"I'm already full, allow me to smoke a little outside." Nanang retreated his chair. He bowed respectfully while looking at Nina for a moment.
Nanang said, "Okay, Mas."
Nina looks awkward in front of her husband. After being caught also staring at Nanang for a while.
"Can I continue eating? Understandably three kids need extra energy."
Doctor Ridwan nodded, "Please enjoy ndoro ayu Rinjani. I also have to approach other guests."
I nodded and breathed a sigh of relief.
"I'm sorry, Nin." I said after her husband left.
"He's different, Jan. It's changed."
I nodded while smiling stiffly. He stared at my face by Kaysan's sharpening eyes.
"Not the same as Suryawijaya? Daritadi your son already wants to sit down with bubu."
I sighed, "Just a moment, Mas Surya. Bubu's hungry."
Suryawijaya... "Smart kid" I said, continuing to eat lunch.
After busy looking for Dalilah and Pandu who do not know where the trunk of his nose. Eventually Kaysan and I found the two of them in the car with Nanang.
"He was sleepy and full. So ask for a little sleep." Nanang explained.
"When you meet, if you lose the trouble again I and Kaysan must report to Mother if her favorite grandson is lost in the condition."
Nanang smiled witfully, "It's good that I don't go back to Germany. It's more interesting than I thought, Mommy."
"You mean?" manya.
"Your kids are cute let alone Pandu. He reminds me of what you used to do, Ma'am. Installment. After this I will serve in the kingdom to help you."
I don't know what I have to answer. No, there is no way Nanang will only be single and let go of his lover.
"Then what about Elizabeth!?"
"We are different religions, different cultures, different cultures. Marriage is more scary than accepting this."
I closed my eyes.
"Come on, Man. You need a woman to accompany your days, your adulthood." said Kaysan.
"That's easy, Mas. Especially I'm young."
"As far as you are. The origin of the promise, you are not jealous to see our intimacy at home, especially soon Sadewa married. You're the only one who's single."
Nanang chuckled, "Ich bin ok."¹
It was never imagined by me that June, 2021 would be a shocking turning point.
Nanang back into the circle that will not decompose until anytime. He is happy with himself and his decision.
He was happy to see me, my family, the Nina family, although it was implied in my mind that worry could not see him sailing the ark of his own household in a ship that he still let sail without direction.
We lined up neatly following the direction of the professional photographer on the bridal stage.
I stood beside Doctor Ridwan, Mas Kaysan standing beside Nina. While Nanang chose to be in the middle of the newlyweds. In front of him there is Suryawijaya who was forced to be his Om companion who looks as young as can limit the two brides to join hands.
"One... Two... Three." said the photographer.
The camera shots managed to scan the faces of the six of us. Our free poses are after serious poses that make us look like a mannequin statue.
"Gluckliche Ehe, mein heimlicher Verehrer."² Nanang told Nina.
"Vielen Dank, Prinz."³ reply doctor Ridwan.
I, Nina and Kaysan just shrugged, not understanding the conversation of the two men who smiled thinly.
...Happy reading 💚...
¹ I'm fine.
² happy marriage, my secret admirer.
³ thanks, prince.