NINGRAT Between Him And Duda

Is He Home yet?

The night is getting darker, flickering starlight scattered decorate the beautiful night. The moon also emits a perfectly round light.

A beautiful night, representing Singgih's feelings a handsome one-child widower who was proposing to Ning to be his life companion.

Both of his hands were gently grasping Ning's hands. His eyes were endlessly staring at Ning, waiting for the reply from the idol with great expectation.

While Ning who looked extremely nervous and confused, was instead speechless immersed in her thoughts.

“I have to answer what is this? Why does he suddenly propose to me like this?” muttered Ning inwardly. “That's the look in his eyes, why is it like that... It really rattles my heart... But I.... I'm not ready for marriage... How is this???” inner again.

Suddenly the shadow of Ocha and Nana flashed across his head. ‘Remember Ning do not waste people who love and are in front of lo... Nana want mama... Nana want mama here…’ greeting after greeting it kept ringing in Ning's ears.

“Ning...” Singgih's voice accompanied by a swipe on Ning's hand, made him disperse his daydream.

“Iy yes... I am willing..” suddenly the answer was thrown out of Ning's lips.

Now it was Singgih's turn to be surprised to hear Ning's unexpected answer to receive his proposal. Although he actually hoped so, yet he sanctioned if Ning would accept her as soon as possible.

“What?” singgih said he did not believe what he heard.

“Iy yes, Mas... I am willing to marry Mas Igih Said Ning clarifying his answer.

Singgih who was still in disbelief, smiled suddenly at Ning's reply. Slowly he let go of Ning's hand, then picked up the box that was on the table near Ning. He opened it and took the contents of the box which turned out to be a ring.

“Can I borrow his left hand?” he said asking for permission, Ning also extended his hand that seemed to shake. Stop by then wrapped the ring around Ning's ring finger. “Eh, it seems like a clearance yes.. Sorry, I should first ask the ring size for your ring finger...”.

“Hehehe... install on your middle finger, Mas...” Said Ning chuckling at the look on SInggih's face that looked embarrassed. Stop moving the ring to Ning's middle finger, and it's true that the ring fits there better.

“Thanks, Ning...” said Singgih who then kissed the back of Ning's hand.

Deg deg serr….

That was what Ning was feeling, pounding in the chest. Happy, emanated from the look on the faces of the two, although there was a little awkwardness between them. Probably because it's just as nervous.

“Eh, this crystal is funny yes...” said Ning who still looks nervous, he released his hand from Singgih's grasp and switched to take the crystal.

"Hehehe... iy Yes...” Singgih also looks nervous, even though in his heart he feels a happy that is both bloated and relieved.

Iwuw iwuw....

Suddenly the sound of ambulance sirens was so clear.

“Not that sound ambulance yes, Mas.” asked Ning.

“It seems so...”.

“Very close voice yes, Mas..”.

“Maybe in the hotel there are sick guests..”.

“Iya, yes Mas...”

“Eh, it's night.. Let's go home...” invite Stop.

“Iya, Mas...” said Ning who then wanted to stand with a crystal in his hand.

“Ning...”.

“Iya... Why, Mas?”

“You want to bring that Crystal home?” he said as Ning did not remove the crystal from his hand.

“Eh, yes forgot... hehehe Ning who then put the crystal back on the table. The two got up and left the table with Ning.

Now they are standing in front of the lobby door, waiting for the guards to bring Singgih's car from the parking lot.

“Pak... I heard the sound of ambulance sirens... Did anyone get sick or accident at this hotel?” ning asked one of the security guards standing not far from her.

“Oh, that's Ma'am..So there was a sick guest and his family asked us to contact the nearest hospital to call an ambulance here..”.

“Oh, the pain is severe huh?” tanya Ning was curious.

“If not wrong was the person was short of breath, so need help oxygen..Servant who saw the incident said, after returning from the toilet the person was coughing and then short of breath until lying on the floor.”.

“What? Cough-cough after from the toilet?” Ning remembered the person who was coughing after he had let out his poisonous gas earlier.

“Betul, Mbak..”.

“He is male or female, Sir?” tanya Ning was getting curious.

“Ning... ayok, the car is already in front...” Said Singgih taking Ning home.

“Iy Yes, Mas...” Ning, who had not received an answer from the security guard, was forced to follow Singgih's invitation to go home. Somehow he seemed curious about the sick person who seemed to disturb his mind.

Both of them got into the car, Singgih then drove his car.

“What was that person I heard coughing in the toilet earlier? Is he coughing and shortness of breath from smelling my fart? Hah... what do-do he____” muttered Ning in heart. “Gak... it is impossible.. He cannot be here, he said he will stay in London forever..” His murmur threw away his thoughts about the man who once filled his heart.

“Ning...”.

“Iy Yes, Mas...”

“Against what?”

“Hehehe... a me... A me .. I still can't believe that Mas Igih proposed to me...” Said Ning gelagapan.

“Honestly, I also still can't believe you received my application... hehehe....thank you Ning...” he said smiling.

“Hehehe... Eng, but Mas... are we getting married anytime soon?”

“If it is about that, it is up to you to be ready when. After all, I will also have to meet your family to apply officially...” He smiled and returned to his driving concentration. It seemed Singgih had forgotten that the Ning family already did not care about him.

Ning smiled too. His face turned sad when he heard the word family. He remembered Nyai, his uncle and aunt in the village.

“How can I get married, if my family just does not want to admit me anymore as part of them, because of the incitement of Renita and Bi Marni. Then, who will be my guardian later..” It flows in the heart.

After a while, Ning and Singgih's car arrived in front of Ning's courtyard. He got out of the car, but Singgih did not come down to stop by, because it was night. He parked the car, then drove it home.

Czech …

“Cie, who just came home updated...” Tempta Ocha opened Ning's door.

“Asaan sih lo... why don't you go home yet?” said Ning walked past Ocha and went inside the house.

“How can I go home, if my mind is filled with incredible curiosity about you two... How about.... How .... He shot you right?” asked Ocha curiously at Ning who had just sat on the chair.

“Not only that..he proposed to me...” He raised his hand and showed off his fingers with a ring given by Singgih.”.

“O my God Ocha was amazingly surprised.

“Iya.. But____”.

“But why?”

“But I'm confused Cha... He said later to propose me officially to my family... Lo know for myself how my relationship with them...”.

“Ning... We try again to come there. If necessary you bring all the doctor sir.... It is easy that Nyai's heart can be melted, your uncle and aunt also could not disobey Nyai..”.

“Gue has tried to come there during Lebaran last year, and even three months ago, because I still don't want to apologize I just because of Renita's incitement to Bi Marni...”.

“Udahlah, it was thought later aja... Now you are happy again nih... stories dong how the application was...” said Ocha divert the topic. He doesn't want his best friend to be sad. Ning told me everything that happened at the restaurant. And Ocha didn't stop laughing at the wrong toilet.

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The next day, early in the morning Ning was ready to go to Bu Asri's house to fulfill his promise to Nana by taking an online taxi. But there was no Singgih, because he was staying at his house. Even so, she can still video call with the man who will be her future husband when he is already on his way to take Nana to school.

After delivering Nana to her class, Ning returned to the car that used to deliver Nana.

For two hours he waited for Nana at school, he sat in the car while doing his work on the laptop he brought. So he does not need to leave work, even if he is outside.

It lasted for three days, and for this Saturday after school Ning brought Nana home. Because Singgih will take them to an event tonight this week.

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“Mas... Where are we going anyway?” tanya Ning was curious.

“Ke birthday event ...”

“But why not bring a gift?”

“There is a back seat... Next to Nana sits...”.

“Oh...”.

“How is it not usually quiet? why darling?” he asked the princess who was sitting in the back, looking fun playing dolls.

“Nothing...” he said ketus.

“He snags with you, Mas..” Said Ning chuckling.

“Ngambek why?”

“Say papa does not nginep-nginep at grandma's house..”.

“Wah, who's Mas' birthday? Until celebrated in a luxury hotel like this?” ning asked as Singgih's car entered the gate of the luxury hotel.

“Lang yang Bu Andini, oma nana...”.

“Oh...” Ning nodded his head. “What? Oma Nana's? You mean Mas Igih, big lady?” Ning who was aware, was surprised.

“Iya...”.

“Hah? Why didn't I tell you from earlier..”.

“Loh, why? Ms. Andini herself invited me and asked me to bring my future wife to meet her.”.

“But, Mas ... Mas Igih will know for myself that I have worked at a big lady's house..Will Mas Igih not be ashamed to introduce me as a future wife Mas to the big lady?” ning said looking for an excuse.

“Why to be ashamed.. You are a good girl and also love Nana very much.. “.

“But, Mas...”

“Ning, you do not need to be afraid. Nothing will happen really.. Bu Andini is actually a good person….” he said rubbed Ning's hand after he stopped his car. “We're down, it's up..” Ask him to release the seatbelt and get out of his car.

Ning did the same. Not to forget he opened the door for Nana who came down anyway. The three entered the hotel ballroom where the event took place. Ning and Singgih lead Nana who walks among them.

“Mas, I don't think there are many guests huh?” said Ning looking around.

“Yes, only family and the closest people are invited...”.

“Oh, that's it...”

“Quiet, you do not be afraid.. I have many stories about you to him, it seems he also agrees if you become a mother, continued Nana..” said Singgih who saw Ning look agitated.

“Hai Nana Sapa Sheryl is approaching.

“Kak Sheryl Nana greeted back.

“Loh, how come there's Miss Ning Nong?” ask Sheryl wonder.

“Hai, Non Shheryl... How are you?” sapa Ning's.

“Good...” He answered briefly, he turned to Nana. “Nana, come with me.. I have something for you...”.

“Papa..” Nana looked towards Singgih to ask his permission.

“Iya, may.. But do not go far yes...” said Singgih.

“Kakak temenin yes..” Ning volunteered.

“No need to Ma'am Ning nong. right we have been accompanied by Mbak Susi...” refused Sheryl.

“Let it be Ning.. They have been playing together at Bu Andini's house since three months ago...” said Singgih.

“Oh.. Yasudah,, be careful…. Remember can not be far from Brother Sheryl and MbAK Susi yes.” Ning reminded Nana.

“Iya.. papa drug... fairy sister drug...” He then leaves with Sheryl and Susi.

“Mas... since when is Nana close to her oma?” tanya Ning was curious.

“Since three months ago, on the six-year anniversary of Diandra's death, Bu Andini met Nana at Diandra's grave. He cried and hugged Nana whose face was very similar to his late daughter… since then Nana is often taken to the house of Bu Andini..”.

“Oh... Thank goodness then.. Pantesan Nana late-end is rarely play to my house...”.

“Iya.. ayok we go there to see Ms. Andini.. Don't tense yes...” he said grasping Ning's hand. Then the two walked over to Andini who was with Rosmala, with Ning holding Singgih's arm.

“Goodnight, Mami.. happy birthday...” say hello Singgih to say. He gave a parcel to Andini.

“Eh, Singgih... thanks for coming... why bother carrying parcels everything.... Oh yes, where is Asri?” ask Andini.

“Ahh, this is just alakadarnya course ... Mother is not healthy, so can not come...”.

“Happy birthday Big madam...” said Ning ventured.

“Thank you... I heard you guys are getting married soon huh? Congratulations yes, and do not forget to invite us..” said Andini.

“I am also happy with your wedding.may be smooth until the day H yes Ning, Gih...” Rosmala spoke as well.

“Hehehe...thank you..” Ning looks clumsy.

“What wedding plans? New people were proposed a few days ago.. really fast gossip circulating...” mumbled Ning in heart.

“Loh, which Dayana?” ask Andini who did not see the whereabouts of her grandson.

“Nana was gone with Sheryl...” said Singgih.

“Hmm, the child.. not where not to play his hobby.. Please enjoy the dish, I want to meet the family of the late papi first...” said Andini who then went to go with Rosmala.

“Iya, thank you...” said Singgih.

“Ayok, we go to the food stand.. You have not eaten..” take it to Ning.

“Hehehe, yes Mas...” Both of them walked to the food stand. But Ning just took the juice, it seemed that he felt less comfortable being there. Plus the rumor that he is getting married is already known by the family of the big lady Sahulekha.

“Kok only drink?” ask Singgih wonder.

“Not hungry, Mas... later all you wait for Nana... Later he sulks again if we eat first, hehehe...”.

“Alright.. well, that's his son coming...” Singgih pointed at his daughter who was walking towards them, with Sheryl and Susi.

“Loh, little fairy why so sad? Whooping huh?” tanya Ning was astonished to see Nana's face.

“Iya, Ms. Ning nong.. earlier Nana run-run continues to fall...” even Sheryl who answered.

“Hah? Falling off? is there a wound, where try brother see?” said Ning then crouched down and watched every part of Nana's body.

Nana who was carrying a godie bag in her hand, shook her head while looking down.

“Darling, you why? Want to go home?” ask Singgih who seems to be worried about his daughter who is in the moodie.

“Neg...” Nana shook her head.

“Om... “ cried Sheryl waving at someone who was behind Ning and Singgih. “Nana, let's go there. Om has promised to bring us by-by from abroad..” take Sheryl to point at the person called om it.

“Outside? Ask Nana wonder.

“Iya.. Om did just come home from abroad yesterday.. ayok us there...” Take Sheryl to Nana's hand.

“Papa, Nana go first yes...” he said that suddenly look cheerful again. Sheryl and Nana run to get to the man.

Ning was stunned to hear Sheryl's words. He got up and was about to turn his body to see the man that was called by Sheryl. However, it was Singgih's dear who was of high stature, blocking Ning's visibility.

“Eat something, I don't want you to faint here..” said Singgih wrapped his hands around Ning's waist.

“Mas... ih shy...” Ning felt uneasy about what Singgih did.

“Why should be ashamed? They know that you are my wife-to-be…. So what do you want to eat?”

“Eng, I want to eat the cake that is there only...” point Ning.

“Alright, Ayok..” Invite her and then remove her hand from Ning's waist and switch to holding her hand to walk towards the cake stand.

Ning, who was trying to look at the person Sheryl was referring to, was unable to see the person because it was blocked by some people. He then took Capitan and chose a cake to eat.

“Ning, a minute yes... I received a call first...” Said Singgih who then moved out of the ballroom.

While Ning continued sorting out the cake. But his hand came to a halt as he heard the laughter of Nana and Sheryl. He then looked in that direction which was not far from him and was only about ten meters away.

Degs…

He saw a man holding Nana and Sheryl in his arms. Although it looks only the back of his body, but it seems Ning recognizes the man's posture and hairstyle that is familiar to him.

“What is he? Has he come home?” murmured inwardly with eyes that continued to pay attention to the man holding Nana and Sheryl while taking the two children in jest.

Ning paused his intention to take the cake. Whether getting encouragement from nowhere, he stepped slowly with a face of disbelief but in his heart as if full of hope to approach the person.

His heart began to churn to the point of making his footsteps feel heavy as he almost got near the person who was still holding Nana and Sheryl. He raised his hand which seemed to shake. It touched the man's back with Ning's palm, but he lowered his head as if he was not ready to look at the man's face.

The man turned his head as he felt Ning's touch on his back. When he saw someone standing with his head lowered behind him, he turned around. Now the two stand facing each other.

Doubtfully accompanied by a great sigh in the chest, Ning let out a long sigh then ventured to raise her head to look at the face of the man standing in front of her. Now the two are looking at each other with equally surprised faces.

“Dia_____” Og Ning in heart with perfectly rounded eyes.

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