Not Ordinary Slant

Fifteen

After Rafish's words, Gya became unsettled. I don't know since when he cared about Rafish's views and words, but this time his heart really did not care.

Seems ... Silvia's right. He is greedy.

"Sister?" Mama bows her head after the door opens, making Gya who is standing by the window, turn her head.

"Come on! Papa Mama wants to talk for a minute," continued mama. I don't know why Gya's feelings are getting worse.

"Wait outside, yeah." Mama pulled the door, then left from there. Leaving Gya who was still trapped in her unrest.

Long Gya was silent, staring at the door leaf that had now been tightly closed. He took a deep breath, then followed his step outside the room.

***

True said Mama, in the middle room there are already Papa and Mama who sit on the sofa. Obviously, if they were deliberately waiting for Gya. There will be serious talks. Making Gya stop his footsteps down the stairs for a moment, then smiled bitterly.

"Well! It's his son." Papa smiled widely, welcoming the arrival of Gya who immediately chose to sit on a single sofa in front of them. Making Gya feel alone and judged.

"No power, yes, Papa's daughter is all grown up, '" he said. A sweet smile still did not leave his lips.

Mama is smiling. "Udah was asked by someone, yes, Pa."

Papa looked at my mom, then nodded. Meanwhile, Gya chose silence with his head bowed.

"So, what's your answer, Gie?"

This time Gya slowly raised his face. Look at your mom and dad's face carefully. "Gya can decide for himself, right?"

"Yes, can be," Papa replied excitedly. "Papa sure, Papa's daughter knows best."

There is as much as possible to shine in Gya's eyes. He feels a little calmer now. "Gya ... still not ready, Pa."

The room suddenly quiet. There was no response given by Gya's parents, to make Gya again bow his head.

"You know, right? Opportunity doesn't come twice." Papa's voice was heard again.

Lost feeling calm earlier. Gya felt choked again.

"Papa will not make you, but you must also remember ... Mom and Dad are old." Papa paused his words for a moment, then continued, "We can't necessarily wait for you."

Gya's tears are dripping. Slide just from the eye pelukan and fall wet the back of the hand that is grasped on the lap.

"What's the lack of Rafka for you, Gie?" Mama chimed in. "Don't let you regret it after taking her off."

Papa looked at Mama, then shook his head slowly. Then, look at Gya again.

"Rafka asked for certainty in two weeks." Papa sighed softly, then continued, "Once again Papa says, all the decisions are with you. Gya's grown up, sure knows best."

During the conversation Gya no longer spoke because yes.

***

Gya entered his room with shaky steps, then let his body collapse on the bed. He bent his body, then pulled out a blanket to cover his body. Then, close your eyes.

Right said mama, what is the lack of Rafka?

Right said mama, what if later he was abandoned and regretted?

Papa said, opportunities do not come twice.

Then ... How did Gya say? Has anyone ever asked?

***

This shouldn't be too hard for Gya. Rafish has even asked Gya to turn him down. It should be easy, because Rafka and Rafish are the difference. It should be easy.

"Sister?" Again Gio came suddenly. However, this time the intonation of his voice was not too surprising. "There's Rafka. You wanna say, brother's not home?"

Gya frowned, then got up and rubbed the top of Gio's head with difficulty. "No need" he replied in passing.

Gio only looked at the older brother with a concerned look. It's not that he doesn't know Gya's heart.

"From now, Mom?" Gya placed a cup of his newly made sweet tea on the table. Then, choose to sit across Rafka.

"New, Deck." Rafka reviews the smile. The smile that used to make Gya's heart go numb. "Bother, huh?"

"I think unemployment how can the story be disturbing?" reply Gya tried to smile.

Gya was flabbergasted. But then he lowered his head. He still does not understand his feelings.

"Mass?"

"Yes?"

Gya again raised his face, looking at the figure of Rafka who was still staring at him warmly. "I heard from papa."

"Oh, your answer problem?" Rafka laughed a little. "Mas was in such a hurry, huh?"

Gya. "Everything needs certainty, right?"

Rafka nodded. "Relationship without certainty is ultimately hurt." He paused, then continued, "Lagian Mas is afraid of losing you."

His heart was slightly warmed. He felt so treated with value.

"Mas also apologized for directly asking you to your parents."

Gya shook his head slowly. "That's how it should be."

"Not to feel burdened, yes, Deck. I'll accept your answer sincerely, but please give me a chance."

Gya's stunned. He felt so ashamed and hesitant. Long they were both silent, until finally Gya ventured to talk.

"Mass?"

"Hm?"

Seeming hesitant for a moment, Gya finally continued, "Waiting two weeks it comes, may we not meet first."

Rafka frowned, looking confused. "Why?"

"I just need some alone time."

Rafka is still staring at Gya. "You doubt?"

"I have no doubts about Rafka. I was just doubting myself."

Again they are silent. Two weeks not meeting Gya certainly makes Rafka not willing.

"But Mas actually wants to convince you more these two weeks. What if we don't meet?"

"Isn't something destined for you not going to miss you?" He lifted his face, then smiled. "Let me have a chance to ask Agya Sofia directly."

Although it still looks doubtful, but Rafka still nodded in response. "May you ask for something too?"

"What?"

"Don't see the neighbor's son either."

Both of Gya's eyebrows are linked. "Rafish?"

Rafka nodded her head. "Mas just doesn't want you to get shaky because of him."

Gya's eyes seemed slightly widened. This guy in front of him can read minds?

"Yes, already. Mas pamit first. Assalamualaikum."

"Wa'alaikumsalam." Gya got up to take Rafka away.

"See you in two weeks." Rafka twists her body, facing Gya. His gaze was still warm, although it was possible that Gya had hurt his heart. "Hopefully your answer is my aamiin."

This time Gya did not answer. Nor nod. He was just questioning himself. Who is Agya Sofia? To the point of doubting an Arkana Rafka the General Manager of a five-star hotel whose arrival is beyond doubt.

If only to make him happy, it would not be too difficult for a Rafka.

"Mas pammit. Assalamualaikum," Rafka repeated for the second time, after knowing Gya would not answer his words.

"Wa'alaikumsalam."

Rafka's car has passed, but Gya still looks at his departure from the porch. Until, his gaze managed to catch the figure of Rafish who was standing on the second floor porch of his house. His neighbor was staring at him from above.

***

Remember that Laudia? Must remember, anyway 🙄🙄