My neighbor Duren (Cool Young)

9. Radit's crazy proposal

After an internal meeting, Radit advanced his steps towards his private room. He went into the toilet to wash his face. After feeling Radit refreshed, get out and go back to sitting in his big chair.

Arman came by beijing his briefcase. Looks like the man will say goodbye first to go home.

"Not coming home yet, boss?"

"In a moment, I'm waiting for a report from a branch in Bali"

"I go home first" said Arman flatly.

"How are you progressing, Dila?" Radit asked as Arman was about to walk away.

Arman stopped his steps, again remembering the incident earlier this afternoon. Suddenly he smiled, it was time he asked Radit.

"Who were the two women, boss? He's not from the service guy, is he? Don't don't he...."

"Whisper you, Man. Can't you shut up, and pretend you don't see"

"I'll shut up, if the boss, gives me an explanation. Even if it's just a little. But I can guess, it must be the woman in the blue hood, right? Pretty boss, but she's like a college kid. Yes.., even wearing batik clothes"

"You don't need to know, Man" Radit smiled meaningfully "Give this file to Siska! he knew he had to be killed" Radit gave Arman a stack of files as his phone rang.

Arman is still unmoved, by Radit's orders. It seems he was still curious about the woman who was with Radit this afternoon. Radit raised his voice. Asking Arman to bring the file he asked for immediately.

Again Arman can only hold his curiosity. He grumbled while carrying the file.

***

After cleansing himself, Radit flushed down his tired body. Like the day of the past day he could only stare at the sky of his room. I don't know why at the end of the day he felt so lonely.

Radit recalled the events of today. From morning until evening. In the midst of his busy life he still had time to tease the next door neighbor. It feels so good. He also acted silly, arriving to be in front of Anisa's school.

Radit tilted his body, grabbing a bolster pillow for him to hug. Suddenly his heart was troubled erratically. In her heart she prayed that Anisa would not be disturbed.

Little Anisa's shadow flashed, that crybaby boy randomized Radit's world. A long time ago, he had to be patient often when Anisa who was still a child always whining to ask where to be accompanied. He also often had to read Anisa's favorite book until the boy fell asleep with her. But Radit remembered his feelings when he saw the beautiful face of the little boy was sound asleep or laughing happily, he felt happy.

The night is getting late. Radit hasn't closed his eyes. I don't know why her heart ached when her mother told her about Anisa's condition. The woman has been dumped by her ex-husband. If only he knew who the man was, Radit would not hesitate to beat him.

I don't know what feelings Radit had. He has an excessive sense of empathy for Anisa, probably because of the past bond that once existed between them. The feeling of affection and wanting to protect it was so overwhelming.

The night continued to creep, somehow Anisa's face seemed to continue to disturb. Radit got out of his bed. He himself was confused as to how to keep his eyes closed.

Radit was standing on the balcony. He looked at the house next door that looked dark. It felt very unfair, his heart was agitated but what disturbed his mind was sleeping in peace.

Radit went back into his house. Her steps towards Ara's room, then fell down next to her little daughter. How peaceful Ara is. Radit smiled when he remembered Ara who called Anisa as mother. Looks lovely. Maybe her day will be perfect, when by her side there is Anisa who she can tease at any time. In addition, Ara gets the love of a mother. Radit imagined it all to his senses when the voice of the morning Adhan reverberated.

Radit cursed himself, all night he could not close his eyes thinking only of the woman next door. Aware of his stupidity, Radit asked again. What feelings are in his heart. Has he fallen in love?....

***

The sound of the dawn Adhan awakens Anisa from the dream world. After fulfilling his obligations, he began routine activities in the morning.in the kitchen the mother was attacking water. Anisa opened the refrigerator door and prepared ingredients for her to cook.

"We make sauteed spinach and fried tempeh, yes ma'am" said Anisa to the mother

"By Nis, Lea also likes that menu. Oh yeah, I cooked the rice"

"Make school supplies, Lea asked to bring sanwich contents of sausage. Nisa's gonna get Mom ready"

"You're leaving in the morning, Nis. Is it still hunting? Let me make it"

"Still hunting, Mom. Making sanwich is easy. I don't want you to be too tired"

"You will be tired, Nis. You should teach not to mention homework"

"Nisa is still young, Mom" Anisa chuckles to make mom look at Anisa inside. As if there was something he wanted to say.

"Why, Mom?" Anisa was astonished by the unusual attitude of the mother.

"You're young, your iddah mass has also passed a few months ago. Marry again, Nis. Don't waste your youth. You're beautiful, I fear a lot of slander, if there's no priest to protect you"

" God willing, Anisa can take care of herself" Ma'am"

" Nis, yesterday, Radit left your car keys to mom"

"Car keys? Nisa forgot. Ma"

"Are you guys close?" search mother.

"No, Mom" Anisa immediately shook her head.

"You are the same as yourself. Ara has also called you mother. Radit's a good man and ..."

"No ma'am, Nisa hasn't thought that way. Nisa just enjoyed the quiet"

" Are you still expecting Fatah?"

Anisa shook her head weakly. " No, ma'am, I can't anymore. He was happy with the woman of his dreams. No more hearts for Fatah"

"Don't shut yourself up, Nis. Your future is still long. You deserve to be happy"

"Just pray Mom"

Mother then fell silent. The middle-aged woman knew her daughter's character well. Anisa is not an easy woman to fall for. Especially after disappointment. Maybe a little interference his hand could make his daughter melt.

"Nis, Aunt Arini invited our family to dinner. You can come, right? Sorry, mom's been working. I'm not happy to refuse"

"Yes, Nisa try later"

"Thank you, Nis. Later tonight we'll be picked up by Radit's son"

Actually Ratna and Arini have prepared a plan. To make their two sons closer. Mom breathed a sigh of relief hearing Anisa's reply.

***

Day

Anisa wore a black channel with a mustard veil, deeply fused with her white face. For a long time Anisa never again self-described, usually just dress up in her perfunctory style for tonight, Anisa shows the beauty of a mature woman full of charm.

Anisa is still in her room. When the sound of knocking on the door rings. Anisa immediately rushed out of her room to open the door.

When he opened the door, Radit stood up. The man's face looks handsome. The old ash shirt, jeans are also masculine fragrant which spoils the nose. Radit looked at Anisa fixedly. He was still standing when Anisa let him in.

"Get in first, I call you mother" Anisa said.

"Sir Radit..." Anisa repeated her words. Radit was shocked by the blushing face.

"Yes, Nis?" like a fool.

"Get in first, I'll call, mother"

Radit nodded then sat in the living room while calming his nervousness. It was the first feeling he felt in a woman. When expressing love to Bela was ordinary. He knew that Bela would accept it.

POV Radi .

Anisa looks so pretty. I suddenly lost control when I confronted him. I hope Anisa doesn't notice my nervousness. He called me normal no longer sir neighbor with a sharp tone anyway, although actually I was offended when he called me, sir.

Am I that old? Maybe our age difference is ten years. Not too much in my opinion. Precisely ideal, I was still very strong to carry her up to our bridal bed. Oh my God.Why have my thoughts so far. Last night I couldn't sleep until morning. Then how about tonight.

"Loh, Mum. Alea sleeping?"

"Sttttt" mother took Anisa out of her room. He did not want his grandson to wake up.

"Nis, you set out on your own, yeah. Alea sleeping. I'm not ready yet" either"

"Anisa won't, Mom. Nisa is not very familiar with Aunt Arini"

"Don't disappoint them, Nis. I'm also sleepy, this. Got to rest"

"Mom...." Anisa sulking.

"Go Nisa, it doesn't taste good to Arini. There's also Ara, you won't be awkward"

" But Mom "

Then the mother pushed Anisa into the living room to meet Radit who was waiting for them.

"Son Radit, Anisa's nitip mother, yes. Tell Arini, Mom and Lea can't come. Please don't go home too late'

"Well Mom, come on Nisa" Radit said excitedly.

Forced Anisa to follow Radit who has walked first. Radit opens the car door for Anisa.

"Where's aura?" Anisa asked when she was in the car. It's just him and Radit in this car. Anika started to panic.

"Ara at mom's house. It was picked up this afternoon. Why ?" Radit said as he turned on his car engine. Radit glanced at Anisa who looked worried.

"No, Aunty Arini's house is still far away ?"

" New way, nis. I asked you far away what your mom's house was. Are you impatient?" radit

Anisa was silent all the way. Same with Radit. Both seem awkward. Yesterday they were able to satirize and mock each other. Anisa can also say ketus. But tonight it's like they're both lost for words.

"Snakes,..." Call Radit after the silence covers their journey

"Yes"

"You're scared ..?"

"Emm, not afraid, but awkward later, I'm not too familiar with Auntie and om"

"Look easy, Nis. We're just having family dinner. Not meeting the future in-laws" Radit chuckled.

"Sir Radit can be serious, can't he ?" Anisa starts to get hooked and Radit replies with a smile

"Can, if you want, I'm serious"

Anisa almost wanted to pinch Radit's arm in annoyance. The direction of the man's conversation always leads to a relationship. But Anisa held back.

Radit's car stopped at a fancy restaurant. Anisa hesitated to get out of the car. He sat down without taking his seat belt off. Radit got out of the car and opened the door for Anisa.

"Aren't you going down, Nis?"

"Not to Aunt Arini's house?"

" Mama did not want to cook so the location is in this restaurant"

" Oh ..." Anisa took off her seatbelt. Then get off the car.

"Look in" said Radit while holding Anisa's arm without permission.

Of course Anisa was surprised, then immediately shook off Radit's hand. Radit looked confused.

" It's not muhrim don't just play with the gang" said Anisa threw off Radit's confusion.

"Oh sorry "Radit took his hand off Anisa

They kept walking into the restaurant .

" Mrs wijaya's reservation?" ask Radit to the waiter

"Let me take it"

The two followed the waiter towards the second floor. A beautifully arranged room with a dim candle flame makes the atmosphere so intimate. On the side of the room there is a large glass window with an artificial garden view that is designed so beautiful. On the table a series of fresh roses become decorators.

The two sat down while waiting for the waiter to arrive. Radit opens his cell phone, telling him that he and Anisa have arrived. Then a message came in from Arini's mother that made Radit smile happily.

" Anisa, it looks like we'll only be the two of us here. Maybe it's people's work

our old "

" What does Radit mean ?"

" They made us both dinner here on purpose"

" We go home, sir" said Anisa

"Soooo Anisa, everything's been in the message. Aren't you hungry ?"

Anisa did not answer. He looked to his right and left, all quiet and silent. Anisa tried to calm herself down. He saw Radit do the same. Everything is ordered, preferably enjoyed. When else can dinner in a beautiful place like this.

Radit was finally relieved. Anisa agrees to have dinner, even if it's just the two of her. To be honest, Radit was afraid that Anisa would reject the plan to keep eating at this restaurant.

The appetizers had already come and the two were starting to enjoy. Radit tried to get away.

"Do you like the menu, Nis?"

"Like, this is so delicious" Anisa praised with a smile.

"Thank God"

"Sir Radit ordered everything?"

Radit shook his head, "Mama, Nis"

"When do you start in Jakarta?" Radit asked Anisa. He wanted this dinner to bring them closer. In addition, staring at Ayu's face in front of him was very pleasant. Paying attention to each expression of Anisa while speaking. made her lips want to touch the tiny mouth.

"When I was in High School, Dad chose to stay here. I moved frequently to work"

"Mas Radit, how many brothers?" Anisa swanth asked. He did not know at all about the Wijaya family.he only just knew Radit and Aunt Arini.

"Two, me and my sister"

"Good, yeah got a brother. I also wanted to have a sister. But it can't. Said mom could have me alone was lucky"

"Alea looks just like you, huh Nis. No sister. Kasian Nis, Alea should be quickly loved by you so as not to be alone rich you"

"Where can I be ?" answer Anisa innocently. Not realizing the man in front of him was staging an action.

"Can, Nis. Marry me. Alea will instantly have Ara's brother and if we're lucky we can give her a sister" Radit shut his mouth.

Crazy crazy....Radit cursed himself. Why could he propose to the woman in front of him. Anisa immediately turned pale hearing Radit's crazy speech.