Not Just a Status

16. Worrying

Kahyang sighed, then looked at Agung with a calm looking gaze,"I agree! No need to wait a year. After I give birth, I will file a divorce lawsuit.I need the status as a legal wife only for my child later. I don't want my son to be called an illegitimate child, because he can't put his real father's name on his deed later" Kahyang said without hesitation.

Kahyang had heard what was the reason the Mandala family could not make himself a son-in-law for good. So Kahyang won't make things difficult for them. The status of his son is more important than anything. After all, he did not love Mandala either. All this Kahyang did only for his son.

While Mandala, somehow felt disappointed to hear Kahyang's answer. He himself did not understand. Kahyang did not want to wait until the age of their marriage was one year. Currently the content of Kahyang has been two months, it means they will only be married for seven months.

"Well, if you agree. You can start taking care of your marriage", said Agung was relieved.

"So, from today on, you can stay here, right?"prameswari asked, looking at Kahyang with a smile.

"Sorry! But I don't want to stay here. I'll stay at my boarding house"sahut Kahyang.

"It's okay. It's up to you" said the Great, ahead of Prameswari who wanted to talk again.

"Pa... "Prameswari did not continue his words when he saw Agung shaking his head as a gesture for Prameswari not to speak anymore.

"Then, we will go to take care of our wedding today as well" said Mandala who from earlier was just silent. Mandala was disappointed when Kahyang said he did not have to wait a year to get a divorce. Then came back disappointed when Kahyang chose not to stay at his house.

"I have to pick up the documents for the terms of her marriage submission at my boarding house" Kahyang said without looking at Mandala.

"alright. I'll take you to get it. After that, we take care of it, "sahut Mandala.

"Yes,"that Kahyang was short, then both paid a farewell to Agung and Prameswari.

"Pa, why doesn't Kahyang just stay here?"prameswari asked after Kahyang and Mandala left.

"Ma, if she stayed here, all the housekeepers who were here would know who Kahyang was. Papa does not want this problem to be known to anyone other than the four of us," explained Agung, making Prameswari silent, because what was said by Agung was true.

Mandala drove Kahyang to the Kahyang boarding house. During the trip, both of them looked awkward. Until they just shut up. Kahyang stared at the side of the road without looking at Mandala. While Mandala occasionally stole a glance at Kahyang. His jaw goes up and down when he sees Kahyang's lips are tiny but appear volume.

"Damn! Was this woman wearing a bow or a spell of mercy? My brain is always perverted every time it sees it," said Mandala as she stroked her own nape.

"We're almost at the roundabout. Where's the direction of your boarding house?"tanya Mandala looked back at Kahyang, but her eyes were on Kahyang's lips.

"In front turn left then turn left again, after that turn right,"sahut Kahyang stared at the road they went through without looking at Mandala.

The mandalas followed the instructions of Kahyang, and they finally stopped at a simple-looking building.

Kahyang looked all over the direction, making sure if no one saw him get off the Mandala car, "You just wait here," Kahyang said after feeling safe, rushing down from the Mandala car. But unexpectedly, Mandala instead came down from the car and followed Kahyang.

"Why are you coming down? These are princess boarding houses. Men can't get in here" said Kahyang, making Mandala stop his steps. While Kahyang immediately walked quickly to his boarding room.

"Why him? Why do you look like people worry like that? Like being afraid if anyone sees it," muttered Mandala who saw Kahyang's behavior.

"alright. I'll just wait here" muttered Mandala while looking at the building in front of her. Although simple, but looks clean and neat. Even so, Mandala did not feel willing if Kahyang remained in that place.

"Eh, handsome boy! Find who?"asked a middle-aged woman with chili-red lipstick on her lips, patting Mandala's arm, "His heart was hard," the woman muttered softly as she turned her face to a smile.

"This cost belongs to me. But this is specifically for the princess, handsome boy," said the middle-aged woman holding Mandala's arm with a big smile. Mandala tried to let go of the middle-aged woman's handrails with a wry smile.

"I want to take a look, Mom. I want to find a hostel for my girl friend,"Sahut Mandala who actually wants to see how the boarding is occupied by Kahyang.

"Oh, can, can. Come on, I show you!"said the middle-aged woman looked enthusiastic.

The middle-aged woman showed me a still empty room. The hostel room consists of a 3 x 3 meter room with one bathroom inside, a 200 x 120 cm foam mattress, and two-stacking plastic cabinets.

"Are all the boarding rooms here like this, ma'am?"tanya Mandala looked at the room that was no wider than her bathroom.

"This is good, son. If the cheaper bathroom is outside, along with the others, "that middle-aged woman who owns the boarding house.

"Oh, so, huh? I will inform my friend later. Let him see his room himself, "sahut Mandala.

"Can, can. Tungu's mother, yes, son," said the middle-aged woman enthusiastically. Mandala answered him with a nod and then left the place and called someone.

Kahyang who had come out of his boarding room was directly walking towards the Mandala car. When he saw two of his college friends who were walking while chatting, were heading towards the boarding house, Kahyang also rushed into the Mandala car.

"Thankfully it wasn't locked. Anyway, where, anyway, is that brengseek guy? I told you to wait here and disappear. Hopefully the two people don't see me" muttered Kahyang crouching through the passenger seat and car dashboard. Hiding to hide himself. Afraid to see his college friends. Yesterday, there were many rumors about him circulating and not good at hearing ears. If they caught him with Mandala, there would be more gossip.

"Square"The driver's car door opened surprising Kahyang.

"What are you doing there?"tanya Mandala frowned looking at Kahyang who was crouching.

"A. I'm looking for. je. hairpin! Yeah, hairpin!"sahut Kahyang stuttered looking for the original reason.

"What, have you met?"ask Mandala.

"Su. already!"replied Kahyang directly sitting on the chair with his head staring around.

"Why? What are you looking for again?"mandala asked as she looked at Kahyang staring at all directions with a worried expression.

"Hurry, walk! Otherwise, I'll get out of the car!"threaten Kahyang with eyes that are still staring in all directions.

"Alright,"the real Mandala was still wondering why Kahyang looked so worried.

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To be continued