Princess Rajapatni

Princess Rajapatni - Gayatri - 27

Princess Rajapatni - Gayatri - 27

Purwakaning (At the beginning)... 

Srimathi Radharani's,

The true lover, the,

Descending to teach filial piety.

Insan-insan doubted wargasari. Sri Krishna blew the flute.

Love is beauty.

Mountain forests commemorate the Moon of Kartika. The trees form a curtain.

Gadung flowers also bloom with jelita.

Neither me nor Raden Wijaya forgot. Our origin. Our objective. It was as if the entire world was left behind. Just like Ranggalawe, the Blue Elephant, and the attendants we left behind.

Therefore, we just realized Ranggalawe and the Blue Elephant have arrived near us. We were both shocked. Then compactly brush off the grass and the remaining ta-nah. My heart is beating fast. Afraid that I'd think it wasn't. But we just fell down.

Ranggalawe was clearly ablaze. The Blue Elephant was still trying to hold back a smile. While the soldiers and the maids looked away, looking for an opportunity to laugh.

My face must have been like a thief caught stealing. I covered my face with both palms. Raden Wijaya then revealed my hand. It's really hot, it's definitely red. To my surprise, the prince's lips trembled for a moment. Then he laughed.

This was the first time after parting ways, I saw him laughing like that. His usual voice sounded emotionless, now running loose, melodious. The smile also confirmed the firm line splitting his chin. Unknowingly, my cheek heated up when looking at her lips.

“Prince,” I said, half stunned. I did not expect to be shaken, just because of the smile and laughter of Raden Wijaya. This is so astounding.

Raden Wijaya looked at me for a moment. The statue mask is back on. Fortunately, the seriousness can even be more calming. Recalling her obnoxious attitude instantly dampened the overflow of my feelings.

But a moment later, I recalled the mana back when she had surrounded me. It's a shame. Why do I even remember our affection? I curse my presumptuous thoughts. It's not worth remembering that back!

“What's up?”

I swallowed spit. Quickly, I defended his kang. My hands are still stroking my chest. Trying to calm the heart beat.

“I... ahem.. I'm glad to see you laughing like that.”.

Dugdagdig. Dugdagdig. Duh, brazen heart.

How long does this heart tease me?

Raden Wijaya's breath wafts on my crown. He twisted my body. So that my eyes also re-shadowed his eyes.

“I'll do whatever you like.” “Abviously you don't feel happy when you're stuck

wa?” I spoke more cynically than I expected.

Only Raden Wijaya's smile answered. He covered me with his arms. I closed my eyes, inhaling the scent of sandalwood and flowers mixed with warmth. I don't know what he's doing or thinking. But for a moment being in a moment like this, suddenly made me think. How sweet is this protection. How strong his longing has hit me.

I was still in Raden Wijaya's arms as Ranggalawe moved from where he stood. Ranggalawe's face was bent.

Instantly, I let go. Raden Wijaya is my hand. Asserted that I can't go anywhere.

“Hamba sorry to interrupt.” Rang-galawe coughed twice. He quickly gave us hor-mat.

“What's up until you guys arrive so late?” Raden Wijaya said fiercely. “If there was a robber who intercepted, how would you be responsible?”

“One more time, forgive me, Gusti.” Ranggalawe kem-bali respect while looking down full of regret.

“Hamba was waiting for the soldier who brought pe-san from Nambi.”

Raden Wijaya furrowed his brows. “What did he say right?”

“I'm sorry, this is indeed too sudden. But ”

Ranggalawe shook his head for a moment, trying to find the right words.

“Ike Mese has just rejected Raden's request un-tuk beg for help.”

Raden Wijaya's anger was only visible from his clenched finger. His smile and laughter disappeared like a cloud swept by the wind. I'm speechless. His hand checks have turned painful. This must be hard news for him.

“Ike Mese is thinking of returning to Mo-ngolia and says that the kingdom of Prabu Kertanegara has been destroyed.”

“We talked about this in padepokan,” said Raden Wijaya.

This time I could not hide my anger.

***

Don't want me to cause any more trouble. Raden Wijaya raised me on his horse. Along the way, ka-mi doesn't talk at all. Although I felt, at that time, Raden Wijaya was trying desperately to control emotions.

Ranggalawe and his attendants went ahead of us. They said they would gather people un-tuk a small pasewan. I did see keri-butan when we got to the padepokan. Some people came with their horses. Some were wearing Majapahit uniforms. Some of them still wear uniforms.

Raden Wijaya is welcomed at the gate. A soldier immediately took over his horse. Raden Wijaya looked restless when he raised all his hair and curled it in a formal style.

“Back to dorm, Gayatri. I'll see you after pasewang.”

I scrunched my eyebrows. “What do you mean by meeting me after pasewang?”

Anger flared in the look of his eyes. He's not su-ka I say. But that doesn't scare me.

“If a crime should be punished, then that is what it will do,” I said against it. “Let sa-yes come in pasewang.”

“I'm only female? So?” My voice went up without me noticing. I saw the Blue Elephant glancing towards us. Knowing it had been discovered, the Blue Elephant turned his gaze towards the gate. Apparently, he's waiting for someone.

“Do you underestimate me, because of a woman?” With certainty, I stared Raden Wijaya directly in his eyes. “Prince who said, The Kingdom of Kadiri is now built upon the ruins of my kingdom.”

Raden Wijaya put his index finger in my nose, straining my patience. He didn't answer.

And of course, I was still standing in front of him. Obstinately. Not intending to leave. This time, I don't want to. Raden Wijaya was reluctant to argue.

“I want, you keep your attitude.”

“Sendhika, Prince.”

He pulled my hand. Then we entered the study room which is now used as a meeting place. Uncle Nambi started the pasewan with a full report about Ike Mese. Apparently the reason Ike Mese still tar his doubts against Raden Wijaya.

“That's it, Prince. Apparently, this time we su-dah can not do anything else.”

“But the armament and strength of their warriors cu-up tough.” Raden Wijaya responded. “Can't-can we think of another way, Uncle?”

Uncle Nambi shook his head in despair. Silence filled the meeting room. Everyone furrowed their eyebrows, not daring to make a sound.

“Sorry, I came late.” The sound came from the door. Instantly everyone looked. Arya Virendra came in a hurry. Everyone sneered at him. But Viren only grimaced while showing off his former parsi.

“What did you do until the very end, Arya Virendra?” the Blue Elephant.

“Sorry. There was a group of soldiers ambushing me in the middle of the road. They want to catch me.”

Although Viren said that with a stupid attitude, people even panicked more. More and more noise as people start to get scared.

“Gosh! How could that possibly happen?

Then are you hurt?” sergeant Ranggalawe.

“I'm fine.” Viren scratching his head. “Po-side Ken Sakka and Putri Mahadewi may currently be more risky. One of the soldiers said, Prince Arda-king is wrathful.”

Everyone sounds miserable. The room is getting crowded.

“Did Prabu Jayakatwang already know our plan to attack Kadiri?” the Cow Sora.

“I'm sorry. But I don't really know. Prabu Jayakatwang began to shut the mouth of the palace officials. This has happened since the Mongolian came.”

Sora's cow showed a worried expression to Raden Wijaya.

“With our current strength, can we defeat the warriors of Kadiri?” Raden Wijaya asked, this time to Nambi.

“Difficult to confirm,” says Nambi. “Our current strength is balanced. It is possible that we win, if relying on luck.”

“Arya Virendra, what more news can you give us?”

“I can only say that Prabu Jayakat-wang has restarted his team training at Ganter.”

A surprised voice in the room. Many people shake. It could be, they are thinking of changing parties.

Viren scratched his head again. At a glance, Viren meli-rik Raden Wijaya. He saw me next to the prince.

“Eh? Apparently Gusti Putri is here?”

I'm thunching. Viren's words inevitably distracted everyone's attention. Everyone's eyes were on me, the only woman in the room.

“Ike Mese has just rejected my request to demand the watch of her squad, Arya Virendra.” Raden Wijaya's friend everyone's anxiety.

“Aduh, sorry, I just found out.” Viren. “Then, is there anyone here who can give way out?”

Raden Wijaya shook his head. So did everyone that Viren glimpsed.

“How about you, Princess?”

My face's warming. Viren's smile and everyone's gaze suddenly harbored a question.

“Tell me what you have in mind, Gayatri.” There was a tone of objection in Raden Wijaya's voice. I could twist my fingers. Feeling tense at the attention of everyone who now demands answers.

“Ranggalawe.” That name finally came out of my mouth. “Do you still keep the harpoons from your village?”

The sound of table buzzing made everyone gulp.

Before Raden Wijaya spoke, I first continued. Raden Wijaya will be angry, I know, but I have to get ahead of him to talk. I stood in front of him. I cupped my palms in front of my chest. I hump my duk to pay my respects.

“Prince, I beg you. Let me try it in a way with that Mongolian.”

“Gayatri!”

I jerked. The first time I heard the sound of thunder. The whole room held its breath. Their fear was dashed swept away by the wrath of Raden Wijaya. Everyone just waited. No one dared to make a sound.

I'm trying to win my heart. My heart offers prayer. May Hyang Widhi guide my mouth.

I swallowed spit. Grateful, my voice at that time sounded much more steady than the voices of the people there.

“If there are other options, I will cancel per-request it. With pleasure.”

“Currently, we do not have any other choice,” de-law Nambi. “Even two-thirds of the spoils of war are still unable to shake them. Maybe if the Princess is talking, it will be another result.”

The view of Raden Wijaya now leads to the Sora Ox, Blue Elephant, and Ranggalawe. They all duked. However, none expressed rejection. In an indirect way, that means they support my proposal.

“I really hope luck will da-tang.” Raden Wijaya said resignedly. This time while holding the temple. Looks so tired.