
🍀Your presence changed me, until I didn't know myself.
_Natan
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I met Mas Nathan this afternoon. He said he wanted to shop with me. Of course I agreed.
And for whatever!
Nathan's performance today was completely different. He shaved clean all his shells, making him look younger. I also took a few sips of saliva to see it.
It's nothing - what gaes, fear of khilaf!
Because I can't stand to see a torn bread. Haha.
Especially the model like Mas Nathan like this. Oppa Korea through. Fortunately, I was dressed pretty for her. Otherwise, I can - I can walk alone with him today.
After arriving at the supermarket, it was me who bought more goods than him.
I laughed in remembrance of the excitement we had been shopping for. Especially if I'm married to Nathan. Ah so happy to imagine it.
Happier than getting a bag full of chocolates he bought for me.
Now we're in the car. On its way.
"Mas is no longer the same therapy as Faiz?"
Nathan glanced at me. "No need. There's a cure."
"Oh. The cure is not over yet.."
"Yes, it's not going to end. Your medicine man." Nathan chuckled.
Ostentatious. It's smart to slap him. I hit his arm. Anxious. He laughed and held my hand.
"Tomorrow I have to go out of town, there's work." His words arrived - arrived.
I cringed in wonder. "What work?"
Because all I know about his job is a lecturer. He did tell me a little if he had the effort. But I don't know what effort it is.
"I want to open a new Resto branch in Jogja. You know the Green restaurant in the city of Mekar Bandung?"
I'm nodding. The restaurant is famous. And viral on social media. But I've never stepped in there.
"Resto Green belongs to my family."
"Serious mas?" Pekikku.
Nathan nodded. "It's a legacy from parents. I rarely take care of it directly. I leave it to my cousin. But because tomorrow will open a new branch, so I have to come."
Waws. The real sultan's.
There is so much I don't know about Nathan. But I'm glad that now Mas Nathan has become more and more open about himself and his family. Not long ago he also told me that his extended family lives in Bali. Brother and sister of his parents. They will come to us at our wedding.
"How long was it there?" I asked back. Straighten my seat, looking at her directly.
"Hmmm. Maybe a week." Answer Nathan.
Hearing Nathan's reply I pursed my lips. One week, means that I haven't seen her in that long.
"Who was there?"
"I didn't ask Arsy because it was a job. He gets bored there anyway. So I went with cousins and investors."
Nathan glanced at me who was still silent. He knew I was not satisfied with his answer.
"Sorry I can't take you. You have to go to college. If you're truant how to graduate quickly."
I glanced at him cynically. Real nice.
"Yes, the students can't skip. But the lecturer can."
He laughed and ruffled my hair. His gaze returned straight ahead to focus on driving.
I stared out the window, a small drizzle accompanying our trip. My mind wandered into the past. Who would have thought that this cool lecturer that I always adored, would soon be my husband.
Just a few more steps, yesterday was fitting a dress. And for the invitation also other preparations already handled by my mother and EO.
I smiled a little. Not just one week.
I've been waiting for him for a long time.
"OKAY. But before we go, we'll walk first." I looked back at Nathan. Smile at him.
"Where? We've already walked."
"It's just shopping." I pursed my lips.
"Where are we going to watch? We have never seen both. Though the same brother Faiz I once...."
Oops. Plasteredness. I hit my own lips. Why is this mouth a bucket. I wish that Nathan hadn't heard it. But of course I was wrong. His expression had now turned sour.
"Oh so have you ever seen her? When's? Huh?" Ticus.
Fucking me!
"Hehe. Just watch it mas.really not a macem-macem. That's you know, who at that time met you mas, right back home."
Mas Nathan's eyes are squealing. Then he nodded.
"Seru!?" Ask again.
"No, baby, not very exciting. I'm even bete. The same cry you are. That's why we want to watch."
Sorry about me, Faiz. This is for the sake of saving yourself. He could be even more angry if he knew I enjoyed the movie I saw with Brother Faiz yesterday.
This time Nathan smiled. Yes.
"Let's walk. But I don't want to watch. Sorry I'm not an ABG like you guys."
I gawked at Mas Nathan's words. ABBYS?
Should you watch ABG?
Huh.
Well, let's see where he's taking me.
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"Anindira.wake up. We've arrived."
I woke up to a soft pat on my cheek.
I fell asleep when Mas Nathan took me away. I spread my eyes around. It's getting dark.
"Where is mas?"
Nathan did not answer. He even smiled slanted.
"Let's get off. We're in Bandung."
Still confused, I opened the car door. Nathan came to me immediately.
We were in front of a two-story restaurant. With a unique building, and this restaurant is located on the side of the hill.
Nathan led me into the resto.
Inside, there were already some blue uniformed employees welcoming us. They lowered their heads politely looking towards Mas Nathan.
"Have you prepared?" Mas Nathan asked one of the male employees who came to him.
The officer nodded. "Pertain sir."
"Good."
He turned back towards me. "Come on."
I spread my eyes around. This restaurant has a unique and beautiful concept. Above it is decorated with lights - beautiful small lights that are colorful. Some green-colored decoration was on his wall.
I followed Mas Nathan's steps upstairs. The view above amazes me.
Nothing like the one below that looks full of guests. But there was not a single guest. The lights were dim, and decorated with several candles and hanging light bulbs. On the corner there are also some musical instruments.
It looks like this restaurant also spoils its guests with live music performances.
From above here also seen a beautiful view of the hills and lights - lights Bandung city.
I walked slowly to the guardrail, muttering softly looking at the beauty before my eyes.
"You likey?" Say Mas Nathan. His hand is now wrapped around my waist.
"Yes mas. It's so beautiful."
I looked at his eyes with a stick. "Thank you. But where is this?"
Mas Nathan smiled wryly. "It's Green's resto."
Whats? So this is Green's resto he told you about in the car? Belongs to his family?
"So. more exciting mana. Come here or watch. Huh?" Ask Mas Nathan.
His expression is funny. Ah I understand now what he meant to bring me here.
"Yes, it's more exciting here." Told caved.
I realized that he was upset earlier, when I heard that I had gone to watch with Brother Faiz. So maybe this is proof to him that he is better than Faiz.
Without him doing this, I chose him first.
"So, it's okay if I go a week right.I want all the business done before the wedding."
"Yes mas. But remember yes! Can't be flirty in there." My heart threatened him.
Nathan chuckled. He pulled a chair at one of the tables. Then tell me to sit down.
"Wait a minute here. I have a surprise for you." Whispers slowly.
Then he left me alone. I'm rattled. Is there any more?
He brought me here, I'm glad I didn't play.
Suddenly the lights went out. There are only a few candles left on some tables.
I was looking for Mas Nathan in the dark.
There was a crackling sound in front. Like there are some people preparing something. I sharpened my hearing, trying to capture who it was.
Not long after the lights came back on. And I wasn't the only one there. But there were some officers downstairs.
But wait a minute. Where is Nathan?
Oh my God what is he doing?
Nathan is right behind the Standing Microphophone.
And the music starts to light up playing the tune of the song 'Will You Marry Me' - Lee Seung Gi.
With his beautiful voice, Nathan began to sing..
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Narang Gyeolhae jullae?
(will you marry me?)
Narang pyeongsaengeul hamkke?
(will you live with me your whole life?)
Uri thorn alkhong dalkhong seoro sarathamyeon
(both, love each other sweetly and understand each other?)
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Neomankheum joheun saram mannan geol gamshae
(i'm grateful to have met someone as good as you)
Maeil neoman sarathago
(i just want to keep loving you every day)
I screamed in disbelief. Nathan sang a Korean song for me. And that's the best song for me.
You still remember of course that he was a lecturer in vocal sound techniques on campus. And only this time I heard her voice sing full. Very soft and nice.
When he finished, he smiled broadly at me to be greeted with boisterous applause from his employees.
"This is how many times yes.ah the third time I proposed to you. First on the road, second on the house, and third I hope it's quite romantic. I deliberately learned the lyrics to this song. It's hard too. Haha."
I was crying happily. Can't say anything at this time. Didn't expect him to give me a surprise like this.
"Anindira I'm sorry that I hurt you so much. I'll make it up to you from now on."
He took out a small box from his pants pocket. And opened it in front of me.
It contained a necklace with initials A&N. Without saying any more, Nathan put the necklace around my neck.
"Thank you mas. It's more than a romantic word."
I stood up and hugged him.
The officials and some guests who were now watching us came back cheering and clapping.
The happiness of bertubi - tubi felt by me at this time. One by one they congratulated us.
The star-shimmering black sky, the blowing wind further cooled the Green restaurant's outdoor area. Everything feels perfect to me.
Thank you Lord.. You have created this happiness for me.
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