Ride in Bed

Inclined Candidate

At seven o'clock in the evening, Aditya's family was just at his house. The long journey after home from Nandang, plus traffic jams make the trip take longer. Ida went down first and went inside the house. Just as his feet stepped on the living room, a voice startled him.

“Where have you been?!”

“Astaghfirullahaladziim.”

Ida held onto her chest that was pounding fast. He almost fell down to hear the voice of his mother who was already in his house. After three dollars, Pipit who had just entered was surprised to see his mother was in front of his brother.

“Mother.”

Pipit approached his mother and kissed the back of her hand. He immediately led his mother to the living room. There was already waiting for his father who was sitting while watching television. Pipit approached the father and kissed the back of his hand. Behind him in a row following Toni, Aditya and Adrian. They were also surprised to see the arrival of Wardani and Cahyadi.

“Mother equals father when to?” ask Tony to his father-in-law.

“Tadi afternoon four o'clock. Where are you guys from?” reply Cahyadi.

“Remove from Lake. We just drove Adit to propose to his girlfriend.”

“WHAT?!!”

Toni only smiled faintly, it was predictable that her in-laws would react like this. They came to Bandung to see Pipit and want to match their eldest son with a man of his choice. But it turns out they have to find the fact that their youngest grandchild is going to give up his single life.

“Adit right sek enom, lo menopo kok wes mating (Adit was young. Why marry now?),” Wardani said.

“Wes mantep lan ready. I may support wae. (Udah ready and steady, ma'am. I can only support it),” replied Ida.

Toni could not say anything, he just handed it to his wife to appease his two in-laws. The man signs Adrian and Aditya into the room. Pipit who was also about to leave, but was immediately detained by Wardani.

“Kowe kate nang endi? Rene Iuh sek. (where are you going? Here sit).”

“Mom's milk, I want to take a shower.”

“Mother wants to talk diluk, rene luh sek. (Mom's gonna have a little chat. Sit down first).”

Want to not Pipit back to sit. She knew what her mother would talk about. Wanted to avoid but it seemed to be in vain. He glanced at Ida who could not say anything. Yesterday her brother was already warning about the prospective husband. Brains Pipit immediately worked, looking for reasons to reject the matchmaking that would be delivered by his mother.

“Children of darmo lagek muleh soko newyork. De e sak iki golek bojo, gelem yo mom soul mate karo sigit? (pak Darmo's son just got back from New York. He's looking for a future wife, you want a matchmaking mother with Sigit?).”

“Sigit? Emoh, mom. (you want, mom).”

“Opoo? Sigit handsome, mapan aahae dhuwurmu 4 years, less opo maneh? (why? Sigit is saucy, well established, his age is also only four years above you, less what try?).”

“Cakep, established, but duda.”

“Emange opoo nek dudo? Mesio dudo sing important quality sip (indeed why if the widower? Let the original widower quality).”

“I have no problem with the status of the widow, ma'am. But she's a divorced widower. They divorced because Mr. Darmo's family did not agree with his wife. Until now also mas Sigit is still in contact with his wife. Don't want me, later there they clbk, I ngenes.”

Wardani was just about to reply to her stubborn daughter. But the woman did not continue after receiving a round of applause from her husband. Cahyadi's head shook his head, the man then looked at his youngest daughter.

“Opo kowe wes duwe candidate? Jare mbak yu-mu, kowe must nampik arek lanang sing knownno. (do you already have a candidate? Your brother said, you always reject the man you introduced to you).”

Sontak Pipit looked at his brother. Ida simply turned her gaze the other way. He then looked at Toni who just shrugged her shoulders. The woman took a deep breath before answering her father's question.

“I already have a candidate. Only I fear the same father my mother agreed,” replied Pipit slowly.

“Sopo?” ask Wardani excitedly.

Not only Wardani, but Cahyadi and Ida were also curious. Only Toni remained silent and listened to the conversation. Actually, the man is looking forward to the drama that will be presented by his sister-in-law.

“He's young, ma'am. Just 21 years. That's why I'm afraid to go to mom.”

“Astaghfirullah,” Wardani holds his head suddenly dizzy.

“Means he's still in college?” ask Ida.

“He didn't go to college, mba. She works, she models. Mba also knows him.”

“Moso?”

“Iya. He's his friend Adit, Roxas who was a hajj sir Soleh.”

Toni almost spouted a drink that had just entered her mouth. His eyes immediately looked at Pipit. Ida was no less surprised, if not mistakenly remembered, the young man named Roxas was indeed young.

“Kowe ojo rapes (you don't lie),” Wardani said on the sidelines of her surprise.

“I didn't lie, ma'am. Mothers and fathers can ask Adit or Ad, I was only three months with him. But I'm comfortable and sure about him, ma'am. But I want to wait for him to be ready first. The plan is next year he wants to go to college, maybe finish him our new college marriage.”

Pipit is pretty fluent in making up freely about his relationship with Roxas. I don't know where the woman said that. The important thing is that he is safe and not chased to get married.

“Nek ngenteni de e marine college, are you the new piro rabbi? (if you wait for him to finish college, what age did you marry?).”

“Yaa. about 32 or 33 bu, hehehe.

“Ora iso, ora iso, asuk jak en arek e rene, methuk i mother and father. Ben ta takonane dhewe when ready nek ngrabi your crew. (can, can't. Tomorrow you bring his son here, meet the father's mother. Let mom ask herself when she's ready to marry you).”

This time it was Pipit's turn to be surprised. Though he deliberately mentioned the name Roxas in the hope that the mother believed and did not ask questions about marriage anymore considering the age of Roxas who was young. But it turns out the assumption was wrong, Wardani actually wanted to meet and ask the young man directly.

“Ya don't make it, ma'am. Roxas is young. Richly he's not ready for marriage.”

“Moso lost to Adit. Adit wae wis siyap wedlock, dheweke kabeh age right? (Losing time with Adit. Adit is ready for marriage, they are the same age right?).”

I got it wrong, wrong strategy. Why did I forget that Adit was getting married. Asem deh.where I haven't called the bule carbitan. I really can't..

“Wis kana yen arep. Asuk ojo lali gawa your candidate met mom (already there if you want to take a shower. Tomorrow don't forget to bring your candidate to meet mom).”

Pipit woke up from his seat and walked towards his room. His head was dizzy thinking about how to persuade Roxas to want to meet his parents.

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“What's mom?"

Roxas was shocked to hear what Pipit had told him. His eyes bulged, his hands busy scratching his head that did not itch. If yesterday pretending to be a girlfriend in front of Viren, it's normal. But if now, having to pretend in front of both parents Pipit, another story.

“I'm asking for help with you huh, Xas? I'm really dead-end so I said you're my girlfriend. I thought that because you were young, my parents would understand that I was married. But my mom was amazing. He used Adit's excuse to make me take you to meet them.”

There was still no answer from Roxas, the man was also confused himself. How can he continue to be involved in the affairs of Pipit. The initial intentions helped because Pipit was good and also because the woman was the aunt of Aditya and Adrian. But now the problem is getting worse.

“You can see my parents tomorrow? I said today you have another photo shoot.”

“How ya, ma'am. Tomorrow I have an appointment with Amanda.”

Since becoming a brand ambassador, Roxas and Amanda's relationship is indeed getting closer. Amanda's age she's over Roxas by one year. Since a month ago their closeness is getting closer, because they often do photo sessions together.

“Oh. Yeah, nothing. Let me find another reason for them.”

Pipit immediately left Roxas who was still in the lobby, the woman immediately went up to the third floor. The plan today was to have a photo shoot in the suite room together with Amanda. Roxas was waiting for the girl to come. Soon the people he was waiting for came.

“I'm late no?” ask Amanda.

“Ngga, really. Let's go upstairs.”

The two immediately headed for the elevator in the interior of the hotel. Roxas threw a smile at the receptionist on duty. Now Roxas is no longer working as a DW concierge because of his busy life as a BA. Arriving on the 14th floor, the two immediately headed for the room that was used as a shooting place.

“Ok.. You guys change clothes first, yes. The wardrobe team has everything ready. Later you guys like newlyweds who are still shy for the first night, ok.”

Next to Riko's thumb raised after explaining the concept of shooting this time. Roxas immediately headed to the corner of the room that had been given a bulkhead to change clothes, while Amanda went into the bathroom. Soon both of them came out. Roxas wore a polo shirt with knee-length cargo pants, while Amanda wore a casual suit, with knee-length pants.

Several times Riko gave directions to both models. The camera continues to capture images of Roxas and Amanda from various angles. Once enough was felt, the man ended the shooting session. After changing clothes, Roxas approached Amanda who was drawing the afternoon air on the balcony of the room.

“Manda.. about tomorrow's event how about being cancelled first?” Roxas stood beside the girl.

“Why?”

“I suddenly have a family event. But if you don't want yes nothing, we go aja.”

“If you have a family event, cancel it. We walk if you have time.”

“Iya.”

“Ok, yes. If my family business is done, I'll tell you.”

“Ok.”

Amanda threw her sweet smile. Actually tomorrow in addition to the promise to watch together, Roxas also wants to express his feelings for Amanda. Seeing Amanda's response to her, it doesn't seem wrong to think that the girl likes her, too. If Amanda reciprocates her feelings, then at the wedding of the Goddess later, she can take Amanda.

After the shoot ended, Roxas decided to meet Pipit. He decided to help his best friend's aunt. Besides Pipit also often do good to him, it seems not bear if to refuse his request for help.

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“Log in!” sound of a squeak from inside.

Roxas moves the door handle, then goes inside. It appears that Pipit is still seriously struggling with the files on the table. He immediately raised his head when Roxas was already standing in front of him.

“What's up?” tanya Pipit relaxed.

“Tomorrow what time we meet mom's parents?”

“You really want to help me? Said there was a promise with Aman?”

“Aman?”

“Iya, Amanda, hahaha.”

“Yaelah ma'am, not very nice to cut people's names. Tar people cry roll-croll loh, hahaha.”

“You really want to help me?” ask Pipit again to make sure.

“Iya, mom. It mulu.”

Just a smile given by Pipit. Honestly, he was relieved to hear Roxas was willing to help him. That way he can refuse an arranged marriage and stall his marriage with whoever it is. Roxas will be his best shield now.

“Hour half eight at home Adit. We had dinner together.”

“Adit same bang Rian no no?”

“Ya must be there.”

“Waduh.”

Pipit was silent for a moment when he saw Roxas who was shocked. But then he realizes that Aditya and Adrian are indeed close to Roxas. They will be surprised to see his friend coming.

“You are calm. I'll talk to them later, let them follow our charade.”

“Iya, mom. Be able. If so, Adit is relaxed. But shy as bang Rian, hehehe.”

“Iya, I'll ask Ad not to talk strangely. He also doesn't talk much about his people.”

“Aamiin.”

Roxas thinks they'll only meet the four of them. But it turns out the meeting was held at the Aditya residence. It was certain that he would meet with the duo of brothers. Aditya can certainly be completely ridiculed, but either with Adrian. The man is very difficult to predict his way of thinking.

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Wardani's eyes continued to look at the man sitting in front of her. In terms of face and appearance, Roxas did not have any harm. High-bodied man with proportional posture, supported by his handsome bulenya face certainly fit into the criteria of ideal son-in-law Wardani. But the woman still doubts whether Roxas is the girlfriend of her child.

“What's your name?” Wardani opens the conversation.

“Aep Roxas Hidayatullah, ma'am. Call aja Roxas.”

“Aep?” wardani asked ascertained, and Roxas only replied with a nod.

Not only Wardani, but Ida Cahyadi was also confused to hear the man's first name. Toni who also participated in the meeting also thought hard, why a man with a cross-face can have the first name Aep.

“That Aep name can be from where?” ask Toni curiously.

“That's the name of grandfather. At first my name was Roxas Hidayatullah. But since my late grandfather was heavy with my father, so added the name Aep in front of my name, hehehe.”

“Keki how?” timpal Ida who just so kepo dotcom.

“Yes keki, mom. Because my father was just nanem shares aja, abis that mother was left without news.”

Everyone cleared their heads to Roxas' explanation. Pipit who had just heard the reason, suddenly looked at Roxas. He did not think that Roxas had been left by his father since the womb. Toni was not feeling well on her own because she had started the conversation.

“Ngga nothing, sir, mom. I have often been asked richly.”

“So you now live with your mother?” ask Cahyadi.

“My mother is dead. I was raised with Enin. But for a while I contracted, and enin same my aunt. If you already have your own home, I would like to invite you to stay together. Hopefully bb. ehm Pipit will accept enin if we get married later.”

Almost Roxas' tongue called the word mother in front of the name Pipit. The man was not used to calling Pipit just by name alone. The honesty of Roxas, which is flavored with flavoring, certainly makes Wardani sure that Roxas is indeed in a relationship with his son.

“What do you like about my son? He is seven years older than you. He is also fierce, chatty, if you talk about using a strainer, you can cook too. What do you like about him?”

Pipit's eyes rounded to hear Wardani's words. It could be that his beloved mother was vilifying herself in front of Roxas. Ida just giggled, his mother's spicy mouth did not fade inedible age.

“Nah I'm also confused, ma'am. Actually what I like from Pipit until now also I do not know. Like you said, he's fierce, chatty, by the way, making people high blood. But how do I like it? Am I dipelet ya, ma'am?”

PLAQUES

“Aduuhh..”.

A punch landed on Roxas' arm. Pipit the perpetrator did not regret having done the KDRT action on his abusive girlfriend. Instead of answering his mother's question, the man asserted all his vices and accused her of pellets.

“Hahahaha..”

Cahyadi and Toni couldn't help but laugh at Roxas' reply. Just met, honestly Cahyadi already likes Roxas. Let the man be young, but it seems worthy to be his son-in-law. Adrian and Aditya who eavesdropped from Adrian's room, could not help but laugh.

After Pipit said who he would bring as a pretend girlfriend. The two brothers decided not to join. They were afraid to mess up the aunt's play. Both of them just steal hear from the door of the room that was accidentally opened.

“You're really serious about Pipit?”

“It's serious, ma'am. But in God's hands, I can only try and pray. If indeed Pipit my soul mate, Alhamdulillah.”

“When are your plans to marry Pipit?”

This time Roxas did not answer. It's a trick question. If he answers, he promises to marry the woman. Then how's his relationship with Amanda who just got in touch. He looked at Pipit.

“And I told you yesterday, Roxas wants to go to college first. After he graduated from college, we just decided about marriage,” replied Pipit.

“Of course your mother is still alive if she waits to finish college,” Wardani said slowly.

“Ya. I need to stay healthy, live long and see I love my grandchildren to you.”

“Iya, mom. Don't precede God's destiny,” timpal Roxas.

“Bapak hope that in the next year you are married,” exclaimed Cahyadi.

“In Shaa Allah, sir. Pray for the best for us. Hopefully we are dating and getting married as you wish,” replied Diplomatic Pipit.

Roxas was only speechless to hear Cahyadi and also Pipit. He felt guilty for lying to both parents. Hopefully Pipit gets a good man as his soul mate. And Pipit's parents' desire to see his son married came true.

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**Roxas has been known as Pipit even though only abal²😂 girlfriend

The Javanese sentence writing has been corrected. Thanks Minhay is a living dictionary. If there is still something wrong, sorry, maybe his life dictionary of Javanese descent KW🤭🙏**