Ride in Bed

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“Bang..” saya Aditya.

The young man was still living in his parents' residence, as Toni still had not returned home from his service outside the city. Aditya pulled a chair next to the older brother who was enjoying breakfast at the dining table.

“What time is it, bang?”

“Jam seven. What time did you go home?”

“Jam one. I'm going to shift section in the afternoon.”

“Today is the same?”

“Iya, same. The Red Kingdom cafe wants a grand opening. Later brother come yes, all of you see the first performance of The Soul. We're also out of personnel, making keyboards. Complete now.”

“In Shaa Allah, later you try to come.”

“You guys are with Lita.”

“Ck.. lazy.”

It was not Yulita that Adrian wanted to invite to the grand opening of the Red Kingdom, he wanted to bring the Goddess there. The man wanted to have a serious relationship with the girl. His plan would reveal his feelings there. Adrian also plans to request the song to his sister. Of course Noah's song, one of the favorite bands of Dewi.

“Yaa.. invite bang.”

“You are the one who brought.”

“Abang kaya don't know kak Lita kaya how. He does not like nongki in the cafe, his life is straight rich Cikampek toll road. But if it's your brother who invites you, you will. Ok, bang.”

“Tumbenan you asked brother to take Lita. Don't tell your prospective makmum it's Lita.”

“Jeez, bang. No, my future aunt is still cute, kinyis-kinyis. This is mah for Roxas, but the child will have a heavy crush on Lita.”

“That's right?”

Adrian was quite surprised to hear Aditya's words. He did not expect Roxas to like Yulita who was four years above the young man.

“Abang don't know, yes. Roxas is happier with adult women than the same age, especially those under.”

“Oh. Yes, later brother invited Latya. Once he was caliph and tempted by Roxas, hahaha.”.

Adrian could not help but laugh at Yulita who was always calm, behaving gracefully alongside Roxas whose behavior was magical. But behind that, Roxas is a good and responsible person. His affection for enin, showing the quality of the young man was not a can.

“When do you want to recognize the prospective customer?”

“Ngga tau, bang. Not the power.”

“Loh, why not be?”

“Last we talked, he still needs time to give you an answer. I also let him go, if he has any other choice, then nothing. And lately, I feel like he's starting to keep his distance. I feel good, bang. He has his own power. Instead of being disappointed, I'm backing off in order. So his best friend is enough, kok.”

Adrian was silent to hear the words of his sister. At first glance, Aditya's face showed a little disappointment and sadness. He was serious about the girl. Adrian was quite sad to see it, he had hoped Aditya worship girl could be an antidote to the wounds of their father's selfishness. Yesterday the man saw Aditya's always bright and vibrant face. But now, that cheerfulness and spirit had faded a little.

“If he is your match, he will come back to you, Dit. Or maybe God has prepared another soul mate better than him.”

“Aamiin. hopefully, bang. I love her so much. But if he doesn't have the same feeling, I can what.”

A soft clap landed on the sister's shoulder. Adrian seemed to feel the sadness felt by Aditya. Then he remembered the gift he had prepared for his sister. Adrian got up from his seat, then rushed to his room. Soon he returned with a bag containing an electric guitar that Aditya wanted. I hope this gift brings back her smile.

“Dit..nih gift for you.”

Aditya turned his head. He was surprised to see in his hands a bag that he believed contained a guitar. Adrian hands the bag in his hand to Aditya. For a moment Aditya just fell silent looking at the bag, his hand outstretched when he saw Adrian pushing the object towards him. Slowly opened the bag, his eyes round seeing the electric guitar he wanted to buy was already in front of him. Even the brand and type are really what he wants.

“I.. This what bang?”

“Gift for you. Epiphone Les Paul Standard, right?”

“I.. Yes this is what I want. But why did you buy it?”

Aditya scratched his non-itchy head. He was confused Adrian could know the brand of guitar he wanted to buy, even though his brother did not know about the guitar. Then he remembered Roxas, surely his best friend who had leaked. It's worth the camouflage bule was wondering about the guitar he wanted to buy.

“Gift for you. Soon your band will perform, hopefully the guitar will be your opening path to achieve what you dream.”

“Still yes, bang.”

That is all Aditya can say. The young man immediately hugged his dear brother. He was so impressed by Adrian's attention. Although not expecting to get this gift, but at least can reduce the sadness of his heart will be his relationship with the Goddess who is increasingly uncertain.

On the other hand, Adrian is also happy to see a smile on his sister's face. It was not in vain he reached into pocket deep enough to buy the guitar. Only one hope, Aditya can quickly achieve his dream, and prove to the father that the choice is not wrong. He could return home with his head held high.

“Bang.. This is quite expensive.”

“Alhamdulillah my brother out to get windfall. Mr. Chan yesterday gave me a big bonus. Consider it your fortune through brother,” Adrian patted his sister's shoulder.

Aditya was unable to speak anymore. The price of the guitar in his hand reached nine million rupiah. The savings to buy this guitar are not yet half. But Adrian without a second thought immediately bought it for him. His spirit that had been extinguished the last few days was back up. He will focus more on his dreams, and get rid of his love problems first.

“You're still a long time, right here? Papa two weeks in Unfortunately,” Adrian questions disperse the reverie Aditya.

“Iya, bang. I want to be here first. I still miss my mom too.”

“Thank God. It's better if you come back to stay at home.”

“Can't yet, bang. Brother knows for himself the reason.”

“You and papa are both stubborn. I know that Dad is worried about you too. Can't you give up?”

“Abang tahu aku sudah banyak mengalah. Aku terus naik, berusaha menggapai papa, tapi papa yang tidak mau turun menyambutku.”

Adrian could only be silent. What Aditya said is true. Maybe Aditya was tired, always trying to get the attention of the father who always looked at him. Aditya is always compared to him, making Adrian afraid that Aditya hates him, because the existence of the younger brother is always neglected due to him. That's what makes Adrian always trying to be a brother, friend and even father for his sister. To replace Toni's one-sided treatment.

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After returning from campus, Adrian did not go directly to his home, but stopped by the house of Dewi. In addition to giving souvenirs, of course he wants to let go of longing, meeting his girl puja. With a few packages in his hand, Adrian stepped closer to the house of the Goddess.

At the same time, the Goddess had just walked out of her house. He was surprised to see Adrian heading towards him. Her heart cheered happily finally being able to meet the man again. With a fluffy smile, the Goddess welcomed the arrival of the idol.

“Assalamu’alaikum.”

“Waalaikumsalam. Login, a.”

The goddess invited Adrian to come in. The man gave the first parcel of his gift to the new Goddess and then entered the house. Hearing Adrian's arrival, Nenden who was in the room immediately came out to greet him. Adrian cheered the woman.

Nenden invited Adrian to sit down. The goddess rushed to the kitchen to make a drink. Nenden sat down to accompany the guest in the front room. The mother of the Goddess was increasingly convinced that Adrian liked his son, judging from the more intense the man visited his son.

“Pak Adrian said he was discharged from Singapore,” Nenden opened the conversation.

“Iya, mom. Just came home last night.”

“Enak yes, sir, it works the streets steadily.”

“Alhamdulillah.”

“The father of tea will still be taught at the school Dewi first?”

“Please ma'am, don't call dad again. Just call your name,” Adrian said with a smile. He was a little reluctant to be called father now. It feels strange to be called father by his future father-in-law.

“Oh yes, have not become a Goddess teacher anymore. They are young too. Adrian now what is his activity?”

Nenden changed the call of father to son. Although still a little awkward, but Nenden tried to get used to it. After all, if Adrian really likes the Goddess, it's funny to call his prospective child partner with the name of father.

“Yesterday is still working on the project with friends. But soon I have started teaching on campus.”

“Oh so lecturer now, Alhamdulillah. If you can, son Rian became a lecturer Dewi aja,” Nenden laughed a little at his expectations.

Adrian just smiled. He still does not want to tell if later he will teach the Goddess on campus. Let it be a sweet surprise for the girl. The goddess came from the kitchen to bring Adrian a drink. He placed the cup filled with sweet tea in front of Adrian.

“Mother..this is a gift from a Rian,” Dewi thrust the parcel that was given Adrian. Nenden was quite surprised to hear the call of the Goddess to her former homeroom teacher.

“Ngga much, ma'am. Only a few typical batam and Singaporean food only.”

Nenden looked at the souvenirs Adrian had given him, two in a paper bag that he did not know what they contained. Another one inside the tote bag, whose contents are thought to be food. One by one, Nenden took out the contents inside the tote bag. There are grilled cassava, rosella flower tea, molen bilis, rocklate, merlion chocolate and rich jam.

“Aamiin.”

“What is this, a?” The goddess took a box inscribed with rocklate.

“That's brown marsmallow.”

“Wah must be delicious. Eh this is also brown yes,” Goddess opens the other box. Brown shaped Merlion sculpture.

“Hmm.. You like chocolate.”

“Still yes, a.”

“Mother to room first, yes. You guys just continue chatting.”

Nenden took one of his paper bags and went into the room. The woman did not want to interfere with the togetherness of her son with Adrian. Looks like they both need time to let go of the miss. Arriving at the room, he took out the contents inside the paper bag. It turns out Adrian gave him a soft cardigan. From the material alone, Nenden already thought that the price was not cheap.

“This is what, a?” tanya Dewi pointed at the remaining paper bag.

“Open. That's for you.”

The goddess took the paper bag and then took out the contents from it. He was suffocating happily when he saw a green lady backpack. Adrian knows exactly what his favorite color is.

“Like?”

“Suka, really good. Thanks yes, a.”

“Sama-sama. Wear it for college.”

“Dong.” sure

Dewi hugs a lady's backpack with a contemporary model of green bottles. Let's just say he was hugging the person who had given the gift. Adrian smiled happily to see the Goddess liked the item he bought.

“You want to take a walk or eat out?”

“Ngga. Aa must be cape, just came home last night. This morning we went to campus. We chat at home.”

Adrian's head nodded slowly. His body was still tired, last night he slept late at night because he was not bored looking at the photos he printed. The man invited Dewi to sit on the terrace, so that he could have a casual conversation while enjoying the afternoon breeze.

“Roxas work?”

“Holiday him today, again look enin. Last week, I was with Adit following Roxas to the enin house. We panicked about not being at his mom's house. Roxas is angry, almost hit his mama.”

“Terus?”

“Tunya enin brought with her aunt Roxas who just returned from Kalimantan. The house that used to be sold with mang Tirta, bought again with mang Karna, her husband bi Lisa.”

“Aalhamdulillah's. So now enin someone takes care of.”

“Iya. Now Rox is calm if you leave Enin. There's a Lisa who takes care of.”

Adrian was grateful to hear the story of the Goddess. Now Roxas can focus more on work and realize his dream together with Aditya.

“In the meantime Red Kingdom cafe wants a grand opening. You want to come see the performance of The Soul?”

“Mau dong's. Can't wait to see their appearance.”

“We're leaving together, will we? I'll pick up.”

“Bby, a. Must be cool looking. I can't wait to see Adit same Roxas gig.”

Not only Goddess, Adrian also can not wait for the appearance of The Soul. He wanted to see his sister perform. Being on stage, standing in front of a mic stand, with a guitar draped over his shoulder, Aditya looks very happy. Seeing Aditya happy, would be a happiness for him.

“I go home first. Soon want maghrib.”

“Iya, a.”

“Oh yes, send souvenirs for Roxas.”

Dewi stood up from her seat and followed Adrian's steps towards her car parked near the gate. The man took out a tote bag and paper bag from inside the car, then gave it to the Goddess.

“I go home first. Assalamu’alaikum.”

“Waalaikumsalam.”

Adrian gets in the car and runs the vehicle. Dewi continued to stand in his place, looking at Adrian's car until it was no longer visible. The goddess returned to her home smiling happily. He was like he had just been flanked by his girlfriend.

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“Rox.. This souvenir from a Rian,” Goddess gives souvenirs from Adrian once Roxas gets home.

“Tadi bang Rian to here?”

“Iya.”

“Yes, bang Rian very good anyway.”

Roxas took the gift from the hand of the Goddess. He opened the door, then entered into the contract. The goddess also came in and sat herself in the front room. The girl just realized that Aditya's contract now has a television.

“Eh Adit new buy tv.”

“Where to go, just found out. But he's not the one who bought it. It was bought by his brother.”

“It's good Adit, yes.”

“Banget. He's not just paying attention to Adit, but to me as well. What he gave to Adit, I must have gotten too. I feel like I have a real brother.”

“Pantes Adit is very dear to his brother.”

Remembering Aditya, Dewi was sad again. Since Aditya returned home, Dewi did not contact Aditya again. He deliberately kept his distance from the young man, unwilling to continue giving him hope. But it is undeniable that his heart also hurts. Aditya's kindness and attention are so felt to the bottom of his heart.

“Wi.. lo same Adit how?” roxas asked to disperse the goddess's daydream.

“Gue can't lie if I like a Rian. Maybe falling in love with her. And I also don't want to give false hope to Adit. Ever since he came home, I haven't called him again. I'm wrong, Rox?”

“Lo really sure feeling you same bang Rian?”

“His power, Rox. Although I'm not sure how a Rian feels about me either. Wrong, Rox, if I consider a Rian also have the same feeling I?”

“Emang bang Rian hasn't said anything like that?”

“Say love mean lo? Not.”

“Bang Rian is an adult man, rather than saying the word love, he prefers to show through attitude. So far, how do you rasain?”

“Yes if from my perception, rich a Rian likes me too. But if you're not confused, too. I was afraid I was misinterpreted.”

“Iya also sih.”

“Euung-fr.. Adit.. No chat with elo about me?”

“There. I had a chance to talk with him. In essence, he has no problem if you already have other options. He hoped his relationship would not change. Lo remains his best friend. And don't be surprised if he's a little different. Kaya don't call you dear again, maybe, or digombalin elo. He realized his hopes were getting thinner to the elo, and did not want to fall too deep again.”

The eyes of the Goddess glazed over hearing all Roxas' speech. Although there is no love, but he loves Aditya sincerely. Knowing that the young man was injured by him, the Goddess also felt pain. If Adrian does not pay attention and makes his heart flowery, maybe his feelings for Aditya will develop into love.

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Eng ing eng... The three of them met nih🙈.

From the comments of the readers, mamake can be classified into 4 teams.

Tim Adrian: Anyway I support Dewi sama aa Ian.

Aditya Team: I would rather agree Dewi equals Aditya.

Galon Team: I agree aa Ian same Goddess but Adit how dong, pity too.

Team Ngarep: Dewi Sama Adrian aja thor, Aditya let me.

You guys are in mana🤣🤣🤣 team