Not as Beautiful as Roses

chapter 117

The barrel sharpens his hearing when he hears a sob from Tiwi's room. He saw his watch. It's almost one o'clock. Why is Tiwi crying ?

Finally he continued his steps towards the kitchen for a drink. Then back to his room.

*****

The barrel carries a tray containing one pot of ginger coffee and several glasses. Put it on the table where his family is gathering. It's raining outside. Plans for the streets were finally scrapped.

" Their school is growing farther away, Ryan" complained Bram.

" Yes Pi. But there is a gojek. "

" Pi, why don't you buy an elf so they can pick up their school pick-up ? " proposed Laras while distributing the glass that has been filled with ginger coffee.

" Racial Makeup. "

" Maybe it's Bram. They're safer too."

" Thank you. Can my brothers work on the farm ? "

" ryan. We are not not allowing. It's just, your sisters are still small. "

" But my brothers are used to working."

" ryan. Not meant to run. But, Papi Bram is right. They could be subject to child exploitation."

" Is there such a thing, sister ?"

Laras nodded.

" They used to work for their living expenses. Now their lives are better. Let them do their job. Learn. "firm Grandma.

Ryan understood.

" If only occasionally help picking flowers can I allow. But not to work." insists Sekkar.

" Thank you Mi" replied Ryam sumringah.

" Next month we're going to trouble them a little bit" Damian said.

" What do you mean Damian ?"

" Mama ask yourself to Laras. "

" What is Race ?"

Baras smiled as all eyes looked at him.

" I want a marriage contract at this mosque Ma. "

" I am too. " cried Azka happy.

" I am too. The interior and design are cool. In Jakarta there is no mosque like this. "praise Mei.

" Just a marriage contract. The recipe is still held in Jakarta. "strictly Pratama.

" But it's good here too, Pa. You can also promote agribusiness and Papi Bram lodging. "

" No need for Race. This place is crowded without being promoted again. Papi agreed the prescription remained in Jakarta ", Bram said.

Laras pursed his lips in annoyance. Damian laughed to see it.

" Come on Race. You know for yourself. It rains often. Anyway stay in Jakarta yes. "pinta Nico.

Laras sighed for a moment.

" How else. Agree or not, it should still be held in Jakarta. And the reason, not because of the rain. But because later the escort can not be maximal right. "

Bram, Nico and Pratama laughed.

" As always you are sensitive dear." joked Damian.

" We will immediately prepare it. " said Bram and answered a nod by Sekar.

" Involve the surrounding community as well. "pinta Pratama.

" Must be. " replied Sekar.

" Ryan, didn't you ask Papi to propose to Papi Bram ? You can also get married later. "ask Nico.

Ryan who had just been drinking became choked. Moreover, all eyes were turning to him. He looked at the embarrassed looking Tiwi. Joe and Mei just laughed at it.

" What, can Pi ?" ryan replied nervously as he pulled the ring out of his wallet.

" Wahh, had even prepared the ring. "goda Laras and menoel Tiwi's nose to look up.

" Brother Laras uh, " muttered Tiwi in shame.

" Bram, how is this ? I represent my son Ryan. Do you want to take it ?"

" Of course. Kalo Tiwi accepted. How's Wi ?"

Tiwi looked at Bram and Nico alternately then nodded.

" Thank you" replied Ryan, handing the ring to Bram.

" Why was it handed to me. Who will marry you. "

Ryan lowered his head in embarrassment and drew closer to Tiwi whom Azka had pulled to stand. Then they sit back.

" I'll talk to Sasi later" said Nico as Ryan looked towards the orphanage.

" That, Pi," said Ryan hesitantly.

" What's up ?" ask Bram.

" Can we just have a marriage contract that coincides with the marriage of brothers ? "

" I mean ?" ask Nico not to understand.

" Sir Ryan is right. It's just her marriage with Pi."

" You want a wedding reception here ?" guess Pratama.

" Yes Pa. " replied Tiwi and Ryan simultaneously.

" Are you sure ?" exclaim Grandma.

" Let us still do our duty to escort Kak Joe and Kak Laras" replied Ryan and Tiwi back together. Until they both look surprised.

" Wahhh, very compact. " praise Azka.

" Thank you. But, you don't have to." replied Laras

" We've talked about this long before. We are inngin to become personal bodyguards at her wedding " replied Tiwi.

Baras and Joe looked at each other. Then looked at Ryan and Tiwi thankfully.

" Alright if that is your decision." said Pratama.

" Thank you. "

*****

After lunch, Nico meets Sasi with Valencia and Ryan. Then Bram and Sekar followed him. Ms. Sasi was very happy to hear that. Because he does not have to go to Jakarta to attend his son's wedding later.

After discussing all the preparations to be purchased. The elders were back at the inn. They again talked about the preparation of the marriage contract and the recipe later.

Meanwhile, the bride and groom are busy with their respective activities. Damian is in a virtual meeting with Raka. Sam was on the phone with his parents about their marriage contract later. Rey's on the phone with an assistant who handles all her cafe needs. Joe himself is also checking emails from several Pratama companies.

Laras sat between Mahira and Tiwi who carried a novel of his own as well as Mahira. Both focus on their novels.

" Iihhh, Brother Laras. Aapaan anyway. "germutu.

" You guys are fuckin' shit. My time was cut out anyway. "

" This is again the exclaiming Brother." replied Tiwi.

" Excite what. The book is ordinary. "

" That's because of Laras' nulis. "

" Hira, dong baacanya. You can read a novel in front of its author. "

" Why is Lhoo ?"

" Tau nih Kak Laras." grumbled Mahira.

" You guys don't scream ah. "

" I'm calling Damian so I can go on a date."

" Then, do you want me to call Rey. "

" No, no, no, he's more restless than Kak Laras. "

" Oh yes Wi. I cried last night. Why ?"

" Because Brother Laraslah. "

" I ? "

Mahira looks funny.

" I know ! Must be reading that novel, right ?!" guess Mahira.

" Yes Brother Hira. "

" The reading period of the novel can only be up crying. "syndir Astrid who just went to the terrace.

" Ohh, Auntie hasn't read it yet. Try reading Auntie. Hira believes Auntie is crying too. "

" Oh yes ? Then Auntie brought Wi. "

" Ahh is again the exclaim Aunt. "

" Light be calm. Later in the afternoon I return it. " said Astrid as she went out after receiving the novel from Tiwi who looked sullen.

The laughing barrel then pulled Tiwi's luscious lips.

" His lips are ordinary dong. "

" Oh, Brother of Laras,,!!" peekik Tiwis.

" What's up Wi ?" ryan asked who suddenly entered because of screeching Tiwi.

Laras and Mahira grew increasingly laugh at the startled Tiwi while closing her mouth. Then shake fast.

" There's nothing Ryan. We were just kidding, " said Laras.

Ryan nodded in understanding. Then look at the novel that Mahira brought. I can see you thinking for a moment.

' Dimaana I saw the novel yes, eehhhmmm, oh yes !! The twins Syakira and Syakila !!! '

" Why Ryan ? Smile to yourself. It's strange. Hayooo again shadow what ?!" goda Mahira's.

Ryan shook his head quickly as he looked at Tiwi who was also observing him full of probing.

" That, Brother Hira. Brother also has that novel too ?"

Mahira picks up the novel Laras.

" This is ?? "

Ryan nodded.

" You also read Ryan ?!" yang Tiwi was shocked.

" No. I'm not the one reading. But sister's home. "

" Oh yes ? I'm glad to hear that. "

" Why do you think of Kak Laras ? "

" Of course. Because Kak Laras the author. "

" Is it true, Brother Laras ?? "

Baras smiled and nodded.

" The twins must be happy to meet the author of his favorite novel. "

" The twins ? "

" Yes Brother. Seven years ago, someone put two twin girls in front of an orphanage. "

" Abaghfiirullahaladzim. Why did it get that long ?" complacency Late until his eyes glazed.

Ryan shrugged his shoulders.

" The same question I used to ask my sister's mother. When Mom praised me for my achievements at school."

" What did Ryan ask ?"

" If you could be proud of my achievements. Why did my parents dump me ?"

" So, Ma'am Sasi, what's Ryan ?" ask Laras curiously.

" Maybe it was because my parents had not yet opened their hearts and could not see my achievements. "

" How did you feel then ?"

" If you want to be honest, hurt, even more to hate. I don't want to be adopted. I just want to be with Miss Sassi. I've been paying my own damn salary. To always take care of Bu Sasi and the sisters of the orphanage. I thought my parents were dead. "

" And you've proven your service Ryan. "praise Laras.

" All because of the kindness of Kak Laras and also the family of Kak Laras. "

" It's not because of us. But the wind from God."

" The twins, why was you dumped ? I mean, there must be a lack of them that makes his parents embarrassed to admit them. "

Ryan remained silent. He looked down deeper as if he was hiding something.

" May I ask for help, Brother Laras ?" ryan asked, diverting the question.

" yes. "

" Can Brother Laras sign the twins' novel ? They must be happy. They always set aside money to buy Kak Laras novels. They even read the novel five times. Kak Laras must be surprised if they memorize every dialogue in the novel. "

" really ? Can I meet them ?"

" really ? I'll bring them here. Before we go home. Thank you Brother Laras. "excited Ryan excitedly as he ran out of the inn. Leaving behind the three women who were just gawking saw him excited like a child.

" I just saw his face this time. "

" yes. No more jaim-jaim. "

" I'm also Brother Laras, Brother Hira. "

They looked at each other and laughed funny.