Ride in Bed

Let's Get Married

The day passed quickly. It didn't feel like a week had passed after Nenden's departure. As the day before, Nenden's residence was filled with activity to prepare for Nenden's seven-day study. Iis decided to stay with Dewi until seven days her sister-in-law.

While preparing food in the kitchen, a woman's voice said hello. Rushed the woman forward to open the door. For a moment Iis was silent looking at Tita who was already standing in front of the door. I don't know what wind brought her sister-in-law came to the house of the Goddess.

“Eceu why come here?”

“Ya help you nyiapin seven days ceu Nenden.”

Without being invited in, Tita directly broke through. He immediately went into the room Nenden occupied then placed his bag inside the room. Before long he came back out, his eyes staring around the house.

“Word where?”

“Again to campus.”

“Ngapain to campus?”

“Ngangon duck,” Iis replied with annoyance.

The woman returned to the kitchen to continue her delayed work. Tita followed in her sister-in-law's footsteps. He immediately helped even without being asked by Iis. The youngest sister of Herman was convinced that there was a disguised intention of Tita coming here. Helping Nenden seven days is just the reason.

“I.. Goddess has agreed yet?”

“Agreed what?”

“Married.”

“Dewi is young. Why does eceu maksa keep her married?”

“This is for his own good. Juragan Wahyu has agreed, his son who has a business here is also willing to marry the Goddess. The life of the Goddess will be guaranteed if married to Soka. Besides being able to finish his studies, he can also live a good life.”

BRACKET!

Iis kicked the table in the kitchen, making Tita stroke his chest so shocked. He glanced at his sister-in-law. While putting the ripe gelatin into the container, the woman's mouth was kamit unclear. It seemed like Nandang had to directly say this to his sister.

Aditya who was about to deliver food, Ratna was stunned to hear the conversation of Iis and Tita. He did not expect the wife of Nandang would advise Dewi to marry a person she did not know, let alone love. The young man took a deep breath before entering the kitchen.

“Bi.. This is food from bu Ratna,” Aditya said as he entered the kitchen.

“Still Dit. Taro on the table.”

Hearing Iis's command, Aditya placed a bag of cookies on the table. His eyes glanced at Tita who was still arranging the agar container on the tray. He was very upset with that woman. With as good as possible he wants to match the girl he loves with another man who is not yet known how he did.

Aditya quickly left the Dewi residence. He returned to his contract and sat down near Roxas who was still relaxing on the bed. Roxas looked at his best friend's face that was tangled like folding paper, directly reprimanding him.

“Why lo?”

“My wife is with her aunt Dewi.”

“Bi Iis?”

“Not, bi Tita.”

“Emang there is him?”

“There. Kaya baru dateng. When he told the Goddess of marriage to the son of the prophet who? Crazy tuh people play soul mate child as good as her eyes,” cerocos Aditya express her frustration.

“Eh buset lemes really mouth tuh people. It was like playing Dewi. Continue bi Iis?”

“Bi Iis nantang. But model people bi Tita will certainly do anything for the matchmaking so.”

“If until Mang Nandang agrees, drugged. It is now the guardian of the Goddess, Mang Nandang. Wow, can't be banned. Dewi I think you already know?”

“Ngga know also.”

The two young men were silent. Each thought of ways to avoid this matchmaking. Aditya looked at the clock on his wrist. It's time to pick up the Goddess on campus. The young man put on his jacket then snatched the motor key on the table.

“Gue pick up Dewi first.”

Roxas answered with a nod of his head. Aditya rushed out of the house. On the porch of the Goddess' house, she saw Tita sitting there. The middle-aged woman threw a smile at Aditya, but the young man only glared. He immediately ran his vehicle.

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After returning from campus, Aditya did not immediately deliver Dewi home. He brought the Goddess to one of the cafes to wet the esophagus. The young man also wanted to find out if Dewi knew about Tita's plan to match the girl to the landlord's son in his village.

One delivered a cold drink to the table occupied by the two lovebirds. Aditya lets the Goddess sip her drink first. He looked at the Goddess who looked thinner. His face always looked sad.

“De.. in your house there is bi Tita.”

Aditya opened the conversation. He purposely mentioned Tita's name. The Goddess was surprised to hear it. At first glance Aditya caught the anxiety on the face of the Goddess. Seeing the reaction of the girl, Aditya is sure that Dewi already knows about the arranged plan initiated by Tita.

“Ka.. when does bi Tita come?”

“Ngga know too. Power new.”

The goddess sipped her drink again. His head bowed deeply, one of his hands clenched. And his hand again plays the straw that is in the glass. Obviously nervousness hit the girl.

“De.. did you know that bi Tita wants to match you with a landlord's son in his village?”

The head of the Goddess was raised hearing Aditya's question. For a moment the girl only looked at the young man in front of her, and before long her head nodded slowly. The eyes of the Goddess began to heat up, just left by his beloved mother, now the wife of his uncle even wants to marry him to someone he does not know.

The goddess lowered her gaze just as a clear circle drenched her cheeks. Now it's only on Iis that he's pinning his hopes. Hopefully, the youngest brother of his father will defend him and reject the wishes of Tita. But he also feared that Nandang would approve of his wife's proposal.

The hand of the Goddess moved wiping the tears that soaked her cheeks. Aditya grabs the Goddess' hand, asking the girl to look at him. His finger moved rubbing the remaining tears on his lover's cheek.

“You don't have to worry. You will not marry your aunt's chosen one. He has no right to force you. I'll prevent it. You believe me, right?”

Only a nod of the head was given by the Goddess. The girl's esophagus felt choked to the point of not being able to say anything. Aditya took a deep breath. He had to take steps so that the Goddess' marriage would be annulled.

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After the study Tita again invited Iis to talk, including Nandang. It turned out that this afternoon, the man came along with his daughter. Now he sits in the front room. Tita is still talking about the marriage of the Goddess. While Iis asks Roxas to invite Dewi to his contract, so that the girl does not hear their conversation.

“Where's kang? Have you met Soka?” tanya Tita is enthusiastic.

“Already.”

“Continue? She agreed to marry the Goddess right?”

“Iya.”

“Kang! I want to marry the Goddess. He is young, only 19 years old. Why the hell do I want to rush the wedding of the Goddess? I don't understand the way you two think.”

Tita stared resentfully at Iis who continued to oppose Dewi and Soka's wedding plans. Though the woman has said what benefits will be obtained by the Goddess if married to the land's son.

“You don't have to interfere. Now the Dewi's responsibility is in the hands of the Kang Nandang. Later Kang Nandang who will be the guardian of marriage Dewi. Want later or now, just keep the Goddess will get married. So faster is better.”

“Dewi wants to be with Soka? Know also not. Who knows if Soka is still a virgin. If he already has a wife, how? Do you want to see your niece as a second or third wife?”

The atmosphere in the front room was getting hotter. Neither Iis nor Tita would budge. One still wants to marry the Goddess, the other is against marriage. Nandang's head was hearing it himself.

“Already! It's already! Why are you guys making a fuss!”

“I just don't want a wedding goddess!” emphatically Iis.

“Goddess is pinter, kang. He can make his own money. Even pay for college this year he uses his work money. Akang did not need to worry he also did not ask for money from akang for daily needs. Better to think Nita. His age was enough to get married, not Dewi.”

“Why bring Nita?” tita sewot.

“Eceu does not want Nita married quickly. So is the Goddess, so if you think first. Use the brain instead of using snoring.”

“EEhh. Akang... look at your sister's behavior!”

Iis who was already very upset immediately moved from his place. The woman went out and headed for Aditya's contract. It felt so lazy to be in one room and share the air with his sister-in-law. But the most upset him, his own brother was like a buffalo that was plucked in his nose. Always obey what the wife says, no matter right or wrong.

The woman entered Aditya's contract and then sat down near the Goddess. His face looks so upset. Aditya and Roxas looked at each other, while the Goddess could already guess what became her aunt's annoyance. The girl dared not ask, she chose to pretend not to know.

“Aunt want to stay here with Dewi?” Aditya opened the conversation.

“It wants that. But if aunt is here, how about mang Karta?”

“Goddess is nothing, bi.”

“You're patient yes, Wi. If the work in the village is done and mamang can be left, aunty is here again.”

“Ngga anything, bi.”

“Later 40 days mom, auntie came here again?” this time Roxas asked.

“Iya atuh. Who helped the goddess that Auntie didn't come here. Titip Goddess yes, Dit, Xas.”

“Iya, bi. Just calm. Aunt leave it to the right person. Lagian Adit is her boyfriend Dewi.”

“Oh Adit his girlfriend Dewi? Oh my, aunt doesn't know. Thank you, please take care of the Goddess yes.”

“In Shaa Allah, bi.”

Iis embraces the Goddess' shoulder then pulls the girl into her arms. Tomorrow he will return to the village. It was heartless to leave the Goddess alone, but her husband there also needed her. He could not bring the Goddess there because the girl still had to finish her studies.

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Aditya knocks on Adrian's room, then goes into it. As usual, the older brother appeared to be struggling with his laptop behind his desk. Aditya sat himself on the side of the bed. His eyes continued to look at Adrian who still had not distracted him from the laptop.

“Bang.”

“Hmm.”

“I want to change my mind can?”

Adrian raised his head. He looked at Aditya who was staring at him. His sister's look was so serious. There must be something important he wanted to talk about. Adrian saves the file he was working on first, then turns off the laptop. Afterwards he went out of his desk and sat down beside Aditya.

“What's up?”

Before answering Adrian's question, Aditya took a deep breath first. Then he told me about the problems that befell the Goddess. Tita who insisted on marrying the Goddess after forty days Nenden. Adrian is surprised to hear that, if the girl is married by her aunt's choice, how will the girl continue her studies. Moreover, Nenden entrust the Goddess to him, ask him to guide the Goddess and make sure the girl won her bachelor's degree in accordance with Herman's wishes.

“Actually what is thought bi Tita to think about marrying Dewi?”

“It looks like she is afraid of the Goddess being the burden of her husband's life.”

“Goddess can live independently without help from her or her husband,” furious Adrian upset.

“Makanya, bang. I thought this was okay. After 40 days mom, I want to propose to Dewi.”

“What?”

“I'll marry Dewi.”

“It's not a solution, Dit.”

“Certain how bang? Bi Tita was very insistent, even Mang Nandang aja to not dwell. He told me what his wife said. Brother please help me talk to mama and papa.”

“Dit...” Adrian massaged his forehead which suddenly felt dizzy.

“I'm working, bang. Soon my band's in the recording kitchen. I already have income to pay for Dewi's life, for her college as well. Please, bang.”

“You're serious? Won't you regret it? You are young, your path is long. Getting married is not easy. There are many responsibilities that you have to fulfill later.”

“I understand, bang.”

I heard Adrian breathing. The man stood up from his seat and walked over to his desk. His hands were left resting on the table, his head lowered, staring at the sheet of paper on his desk. His brain thought hard, how to persuade his parents to agree to the plan of the younger brother.

“I just need brother's support. Let mama or papa nolak, I won't back down. I've never been out of this house. I came out again no problem.”

“What if I don't support you?” Adrian turned his back and looked at Aditya.

“I will still marry the Goddess. But my marriage would be more complete if my brother supported me.”

“Dewi already know your plan? Does he agree?”

“She doesn't know.”

“How about he refuses?”

“I won't force.”

The atmosphere in the room became quiet. Adrian thought for a moment, then the man approached the younger brother. With his two hands holding Aditya's shoulders, his two neutrals looked deeply into the eyes of the younger brother.

“Ask the Goddess first. Is he willing to marry you. If he agrees, brother will support you.”

“Thank you, bang.”

A smile rose on Aditya's face. Hearing the brother will support him if Dewi accepts his proposal, such as getting a lottery. Aditya hugs Adrian, knowing that he can count on his brother.

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The little running goddess approached Aditya who was waiting for her in front of the campus gate. Aditya hands the helmet to the Goddess. After putting on her helmet, the girl went up behind the young man. Aditya directly runs his vehicle leaving the campus area.

The streets of Bandung this time are quite crowded. In some areas there is a long traffic jam. Today there was a student demonstration at some point, against government policy, making traffic police have to divert the flow of vehicles to other places. Several times Aditya looking for a road that is not expected to be hit by traffic jams.

After driving for twenty minutes, finally Aditya motorbike entered the gate rented Haji Soleh. The young man stopped his second wheeled vehicle in front of Dewi's house. After getting off the bike, Dewi immediately entered the house, followed by Aditya. He sat himself in the front room.

After putting the bag into the room, Dewi picked up a cold drink for Aditya. The weather outside is pretty hot. The sun seemed very excited to emit its light. The girl placed two glasses and a bottle of cold water in front of Aditya.

“De.. anyone wants me to talk.”

“What's the problem?” asked Dewi while pouring water into the glass.

Aditya did not answer the Goddess's question. He took the glass that was filled with water and then gulped it down. The young man needed to wet his throat before saying his plan.

“De.. 40 days out, Mom, I'd like to propose to you. Let's get married.”

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Kira² answer Goddess what??