Paper Layangan

The Painful Surprise

Aryan's family is gathering in the dining room. As usual, after eating they will discuss something important that has been told first.

Al was waiting for something his father wanted to say. He looked questioningly at his mother, but was returned to his head by his mother.

"Al, you've grown up and you've also started managing the company. You're papa's only hope with mom." Arya said while looking at Al seriously.

Al scrunched his forehead hearing his father's words which he did not understand at all. But he was still waiting for the next word.

"So, I'm gonna set you up with papa's business partner's son." Arya said later.

Al was shocked to hear all that. He looked at his mother to ask for justification. But what he got. This shock was so painful, when he began to feel comfortable with the figure of Eyebrows, at that moment he had to remove it from his heart.

Arya looked at Al who was just silent, she was still waiting for an answer from Al. But, will Al accept this decision. Arya does not want Al to be wrong in choosing his life partner later. Arya believes that the candidate she chose will never be rejected by Al.

"Al, this is still a plan, son. And this won't happen anytime soon either. So please, consider it first before you make a decision. Think carefully Al, for the good of your future." Arya looked back at Al.

Al just nodded his head and without saying a word he passed towards his room. He really can't think of any of this. It's too sudden.

Al stood on the balcony of his room, staring at the mango leaves that were swaying in the wind. He recalled the figure of Eyebrow this morning, with his kite play. Even the words of Mira's grandmother danced in her eyes.

"A person who longs for someone and a lonely figure, may also be full of wounds." Al muttered involuntarily as he recalled the facial expression of Alis this morning.

Al was aghast as someone patted his back gently. He turned his face and looked towards the figure standing with a sweet smile behind him.

"Whatever your decision, mom will always support you. Because you know, you can definitely choose which is best for your future." Says Winda softly.

Al looked at his mother and nodded, he hugged his mother tightly. The feeling was so calm while in his arms.

"Have, you rest, don't think too much, you'll get sick."

Yeah, mom, I don't think too much about it either." Al replied with a smile and let go of his embrace.

"That spoiled child." Winda pinched Al's nose. "Udah, there's sleep, tomorrow's school." Says Winda while away.

Al looked disappointed because his mother was away, but he intended to hug her once again.

After the departure of Winda, Al looked pensive. He wanted to know his heart before making this decision.

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Eyebrows are still busy helping employees to deliver orders at Syai Garden Cafe.

"This is for table number 7 mba Eyebrow." Said Anin while handing the tray over to Alis.

Rushing Eyebrows carried the tray to the table that was already occupied by 2 pairs of middle-aged women and men.

"Excuse me, here's your order ladies and gentlemen." Say Eyebrows to them.

"Shyaiba!" Said a woman who turned her face to Eyebrow. He looked surprised to see the presence of Eyebrows in this cafe. The woman who was none other than Arini immediately stood up and hugged Eyebrow.

"Well remember the same tease?" Ask Arini while letting go of her embrace.

His eyebrows nodded his head.

"Shaiba, are you busy?" Ask Arini later.

The eyebrows stared at Arini. "Can I help my aunt?" Ask Eyebrow.

While the other middle-aged pair only paid attention to Eyebrows.

"Udah, you sit here first. Someone wants to tell you something."

"He, who's Rin?" Asked the woman who looked astonished by the familiarity of Arini and the young girl.

He's Syaiba, Vi. The girl I told you about last time with you." Arini said with her big smile.

"This is the man." Novia said while paying attention to the Eyebrows that looked very simple.

"People are beautiful and polite." Said Eko, the husband of Novia.

"Meet me, he's Novia, his aunt's brother. And next to her was Eko, her husband." Appoint Arini while introducing them.

Eyebrows stared at the couple and nodded their heads.

"Udah, you've been sitting next to aunty." Arini said while pulling the soft hand Eyebrow.

Eyebrows nodded his head and according to what Arini said. He positioned himself sitting right next to Arini and faced Novia.

"Ma'af aunt, how can I help you?" Alis asked once again, she felt uncomfortable being among the Arini family.

"Look here Syaiba, it happens that aunty actually needs to be with you. Auntie's been looking for you everywhere." Arini said that looked horrendous.

His eyebrows frowned at Arini. He looked confused by the direction of Arini's conversation. Why is he looking for the existence of Eyebrows, what is this really about.

"May aunt ask you something?"

Eyebrows just faintly nod. He was waiting for the words that would come out of Arini's mouth.

Eyebrows seemed surprised by the question posed by Arini. Eyebrows fell silent for a moment after he nodded. The eyebrows are reminded of his parents. He missed her so much, could it be that they also missed Eyebrows.

"May an aunt meet them?" Ask Arini then with a sweet smile.

Even the question had not been answered Alis, now coupled with additional questions that according to Alis sound very strange. Eyebrows stared in wonder at Arini and also everything on the table. It was as if they were waiting for the answer that Eyebrow would give.

"They don't live here aunt, far away." Answer Eyebrows. He felt very uncomfortable with this conversation but he still tried to be polite to people he already knew.

"Oh... So you live alone? Since when? Arini really could not understand the state of the Eyebrows that seemed to go awry. Or indeed he does not care or the person who is really chatty.

"Aunty long ago." Replied the smiling Eyebrow stiffly towards Arini.

"Well, great. You're independent, baby!" Arini looked excited.

His eyebrows nodded his head.

"Who are you here, deck?" suddenly someone stroked the head of Eyebrows.

Suddenly all eyes were staring at Riyan who seemed to be standing behind Eyebrows.

"Sister Riyan." Mumbled Eyebrows with his faint smile. Alis felt helped by her brother's presence.

Rushing Subhan stood up and greeted Riyan who was his business partner. Likewise with Arini who is quite familiar with Riyan.

"Let's Mr. Riyan, please sit down." Subhan said, allowing Riyan to sit down.

Riyan nodded his head, he intended to come here just to see the state of Eyebrows because Eyebrows are not at all visible in the cafe LK.

"Make Mr. Riyan meet, this is my wife's sister Novia and next to her husband Eko." Subhan said later, introducing his brother-in-law.

Riyan shook their hands and returned to sit right beside Eyebrow.

"So, this is Syaiba's sister nak Riyan?" Arini looked at Riyan.

Riyan smiled looking at Alis who seemed silent. Then he looked towards Arini and nodded his head.

"Well, when we often meet Mr. Riyan, but I never saw Mr. Riyan with Syaiba." Arini continued to babble, while Alis was increasingly uncomfortable with this conversation. He looked at Anto who just happened to want to pass him. Anto just nodded.

"Don't call with the frills of the pack when we're outside, sounds like I'm very old." Said Riyan who ignored Arini's question that seemed all curious.

"Well, dear Riyan, so you can also call us om and aunt." Arini who has never been silent.

"So?" Arini asked then who was still expecting an answer from Riyan on the question earlier.

"I'm busy aunty, still in school too." Alis answered while looking at all the people there. He hoped that after this there would be no more questions coming out of Arini's mouth. It is harder to answer than it is to answer a maths question.

"Alisya, someone's looking for you." Suddenly Anto came at the right time. He stared at Alis with a faint smile.

Even the understanding eyebrows felt very relieved because he could leave here. He nodded his head and looked at the occupant of the table. Arini looked gawking and wanted to open her mouth, but Alis had already interrupted her first.

"Ma'af aunt, looks like I have to go back, there's a need."

His eyebrows stood up and nodded his head. He'll be gone from there soon.

"So, this cafe belongs to nak Riyan?" tanya Novia who was also curious about the Eyebrow earlier. It is impossible for a child of Syaiba's age to have a cafe, he is too young and his mind must also be only about school and playing with his friends, Novia's little heart whispered.

"Not aunty." Ryan looked around the cafe. There was no way he would tell all this, while the owner just didn't want to be known.

"Look at Riyan, it's not our intention to want to interfere in your affairs or to be curious about your lives. But, since it is indeed we who are interested in son Syaiba since the beginning of our meeting." Arini said that he really understands the gesture of Riyan and Syaiba earlier.

"What auntie mean?" Asked Riyan who did not understand the direction of their conversation.

"Actually, we would like to directly meet with nak Riyan and Syaiba's parents to talk about this, but even if Riyan's son allows it." Sahut Subhan.

Riyan looked at the table and seemed to think deeply. This time he was completely deadlocked because he did not understand at all with their intentions.

"Just go to his core Mba, pity Riyannya confused." Eko said in reply, who had been silent since then only to see those who spoke.

"Yes mba." As Novia chimed in, she looked at Riyan.

Subhan nodded his head approving the proposal from Eko as well as Novia.

"Look at Riyan, we intend to connect the cord with your family." Subhan looked at Riyan who was also staring at him.

"So, we intend to match our son with Syaiba. And that's why we want to meet with Ryan's parents." Subhan replied with detail.

Ryan took his breath slowly. He was very upset about all this. His father and mother had not met with Alis, so they asked Alis to match with their child. Riyan could not answer yes or no, because this was beyond his wishes and also about his sister's life. But he is also a little supportive with all these plans because he knows enough about their child figure who he thinks is very good even though cold. Even still one school with Eyebrows.

"Well, I'll arrange an om and aunt meeting with both of our parents. But not in the near future, because their schedules are very busy." Riyan hoped they could understand. Not only that his parents are busy with their search for Alis and even busy with his office.

"Well, Ryan, we're waiting for confirmation." Subhan replied that looked very enthusiastic.

"Om good, aunt. Excuse me first. Coincidentally there is a need. Please enjoy om, aunt." Said Riyan who seemed to stand up and leave them. He wanted to see his room Eyebrows.

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