Romance In Makara Orange

Blood is Thicker than Water

Blood Relationships Are Stronger Than Anything

After signing the receipt proof from her courier, Vira sighed and set her breath in fine. It was Kosa who looked towards him. Vira no longer wanted to find a flash of anger in Kosa's eyes because of this problem.

“Who is Vir?” the Kosa question that Vira had guessed before.

Vira shrugged both of her shoulders. “Make Natha, from her boyfriend maybe,” replied Vira as casually as possible.

“Natha have a boyfriend? Brother just knew,” said Kosa wonder. Vira shrugged her shoulders in ignorance.

Kosa followed Vira from behind. Heading to the living room where Mirna was sitting watching television. Kosa dropped herself on the Sofa, taking her place next to Mirna.

“Delivery for whom Sis?” ask Mirna

“Make Natha, from her boyfriend,” says Vira while carrying a bouquet of flowers and boxes upstairs, to Natha's room.

“Eh, does Sister Natha have a boyfriend?” ask Mirna who was not cared about by Vira who kept going.

Vira opens Natha's room with both hands holding the bouquet and the large box and closes it again.

Natha looked towards Vira. “Ngapain you to my room Vir? Bring what is it?”

“This is for you Nath,” said Vira slowly.

“From whom?” natha asked with a look of astonishment.

He saw Vira lowering her head. Natha then took the greeting card embedded in the cake box. He quickly read the words written in it.

“She's coming to see you next week,” says.

“Eeh,” said Vira surprised. He grabbed the card and began to read it. It's the same as what Natha said.

“Means next week I don't go home to Bekasi ya Nath,” muttered Vira.

“You are afraid of being caught by Kosa if this is from Cokro?” guess Natha.

“Gue don't want him offended because of this.”

“Oh, jaudah. Trus I dapet what help you?”

Vira's face gripped. “Ish, same sister herself use for rewards.”

“You don't?”

“Elu want what? I don't have much money, Nathan. Just savings for the same road up the mountain doang.”

“Gue don't ask for money you koq, just relax. I'll let you know if I need anything.”

“Gue promise. You can hold my word Nath,” said Vira reassuringly.

Natha kept the greeting card in her drawer and then checked the entire bouquet and box to make sure nothing was suspicious.

“Bring the box down, put it in the refrigerator only the cake. These flowers let me give you water.”

Kosa observes the pink lily placed by Natha in a clear vase on the family room's glass table. In front of her was a martabak she carried and two pieces of cheesecake cake with fresh strawberry pieces on top of her giving Natha.

“Why not put in Natha's room aja Vir flowers? It's from her boyfriend, isn't it?” ask Kosa wonder.

“Gak know deh,” said Vira as if he did not care even though in his heart was upset by the behavior of Natha who deliberately put a vase with lily flowers in front of him.

“Sir Natha doesn't like real flowers. Love interest deposits,” chirps Mirna who was sitting between Vira and Kosa.

“You don't sleep Mir?” asked Vira who seemed annoyed by Mirna's presence.

“Still at eight,” say Mirna relax.

“You don't play the same with lu Mir?” ask Vira again.

“Males.”

“Lu what the hell from here? Really like to disturb people,” murmur Vira upset.

“Biarin, let you guys not pervert anymore,” replied Mirna while staring cynically at Vira.

“Abang, quiet dong ah, do not giggle so. Tell Mirna what keq let her go,” said Vira who now her frustration accumulates more to Mirna and also to Kosa.

Vira got up and pulled out Kosa's hand. “Yuk Bang, we move to Vira's room!”

Kosa's hand was also drawn by Mirna.

“Don't Brother, just here. Don't take Vira to the room. Later Mirna report to Mamah. Mirna entered the room but Kak Kosa promise not to pervert again with Kak Vira.”

“Ish Mir, you koq said that anyway!” I wanted Vira to pinch her sister but she couldn't.

“You are the same Mirna is funny yes relationship, I think you guys are very close,” said Kosa when Mirna finally left them both in the family room.

“Apaan near. Mirna is very nosy her mouth tau Bang, very restful, nyebelin,” said Vira expressed her frustration.

“Vira want to continue that earlier,” ask Kosa slowly.

“Lanjutin what?” ask Vira not to understand.

“The perverted work we did,” said Kosa with a grin on her face.

“Issssh, Abaaaa. Brother koq perverted iiih, before ah,” exclaimed Vira pushed Kosa's body and then moved away from him.

“Sini, sit next to Brother. We'll have a chat. I will not see you in a week.”

Vira complied and sat beside Kosa with her hands still clasping each other.

“When is Bang? Friday back to Depok?” ask Vira.

“Friday just finished. The first day goes directly to Lebak and continues to Pandeglang and the last day to Serang. I think it could be more if Matsuoka Sensei wants a vacation in Anyer. It was during a conversation with Mas Hamid from Untirta via teleconference, he said he wanted to be appointed at Villa di Carita.”

“That's really good his research,” said Vira amazed.

“Lama Vir and he said to enter the rural villages so, it could be later the signal is problematic.”

“Vira good where ya Bang during Brother go? In Depok or Bekasi? I think it's really bad no one picked up from the station.”

‘If in Depok there will be Mirna, so not very lonely. Later on if you can go directly to Vira, no need to go to Bekasi again. But if Vira kangen Mamah yes go home aja.”

“Ish, if you go the same way to eat with Mirna anyway ngabisin money aja Bang, would want to be treated.”

“Loh, similar right? You also if you eat the brother who deals!”

“Ih, Vira never asked to be treated, Brother himself whose inns want the Vira treaty continues. Vira has her own money. Tell me who payin Vira. Trus Vira doesn't like Mirna. So different. Vira does not like to talk like gini,” said Vira annoyed.

Vira turned her body back to Kosa. His frustration is like a pile up. Starting with Natha and Mirna, it is now increasing with the utterance of Kosa. Although he felt quite strange, whether this was also coupled with his hormonal factors or became spoiled because he would part with Kosa later.

Kosa wrapped her arms around Vira's body, hugging her from behind. He kissed the cloth that covered Vira's head. “Dreams Brother don't get mad ya!” whisky Kosa.

 

Lydia Magdalene Sasongko

When Gani sees her, her youngest brother goes into the second room of her apartment to sleep. Gentle man and introvert but always make Lydia as a place to rest. The most different man of all he knows.

Papa's career journey to become what it is now is full of struggle. From an ordinary man from Yogyakarta and studying in the capital to pursuing a career as a politician all recorded well in Lydia's memory. Memories formed from the stories of Papa and Mama during this time.

Mama's overwhelming support for Papa causes her younger siblings to be closer to Lydia than to her parents. Mama spends more time beside Papa taking care of all her needs.

His younger brother, Mahendra Wistara, is very different from his younger brother, Ganindra Mahija. Tara, since childhood has always shown her potential as an independent figure. He always said that he would replace his father's business. Since graduating high school directly asked to study abroad like himself. There's nothing to worry about from Tara.

Unlike Gani, who is soft and reserved. Makes Lydia feel like she should be a protector to her sister. Even when her sister went to a male-only religious school in the Kebayoran Baru numbers did not change Gani from her introverted nature.

Lydia did not understand why from one family with the same upbringing could produce different traits and behaviors. Papa, Herman Sasongko is a Javanese Muslim man married to Mama, Ruth Margaretha Karouw, who is a Christian woman from Sulawesi land. Both do not teach religion to their children, and only submit to school institutions only. They are always scattered and also always natalan. No matter which one she chooses, Lydia doesn't really care. Religion is not important to him.

Unexpectedly, Gani who attended a male-only religious school became changed when he was accepted and entered the Electrical Study Program of the Faculty of Engineering UI. Gani did not want to study in Boston like he was a law major or like Tara who took business economics in Birmingham. Gani just wants to study in the country. It was at this point that the change in Gani happened.

There was something different when Gani started going to college. Lydia found Gani interested in religious studies and attended a small group of studies at her college. Lydia often finds religious books on Gani's bedroom table. There is a Quran with translations as well. However, no one cares. Papa Mama freed all her children to choose whatever religion she liked. For Lydia, the change in Gani's interest in religion still makes Gani a soft sister in her eyes.

Even when Lydia gets divorced from her husband, Gani is always there to support her. Give encouragement, sending verses from the scriptures to strengthen it. Although Lydia did not care much about the verses, it was Gani's concern that brought her closer.

After his internship at an oil company located in Riau, Gani looked more smiling. It makes Lydia wonder. He found his sister was making an introductory proposal for a woman. Lydia recalls having a serious conversation with Gani about this.

“Did you meet someone special in Riau [Did you meet someone special in Riau]?” ask Lydia.

Gani smiled and shook her head.

“May I know who is she? Is she junior on your campus? [May I know who he is? Junior on campus?]”

Gani was silent for a moment and replied. “Different faculty and different levels.”

“Do you know her? I mean close to her? I mean did you ever talk to her? [You know the guy? I mean, am I close to him? Have you ever spoken to her yet?]” ask Lydia to investigate.

Gani fell silent again before telling him at length. The longest outpouring Gani had ever delivered to him. Gani recounted how often he saw this woman in the hallway of the campus mosque and in the central library. This makes Lydia inexhaustible, why can Gani's sister is attracted to women by just looking at it.

“I wanna tell you something. First you should know for what I say to you is not to make you down. But I’m sure that you are gonna be rejected for this [Gue just wanted to say but not for your mental collapse. If this is the way, I'm sure you will be rejected],” said Lydia honestly.

“It's okay. I'm ready koq!”

“Why her? I don’t even know what kind of girl you like. Is she cheerful person? The clumsy? The generous? Gosh, I really don’t understand you. You know what Gani, I am a widow, I know better about marriage than you. Don’t be a fool rush in [Why do you choose that girl? I don't even know what kind of girl you like. Is the guy jolly? Sloppy? Well-natured. I don't understand you Gan, and just so you know I'm Gan's widow, I know so much about your marriage. No need to rush].”

“Kak, I'm going back to Riau. I'll work there. I want to build a family there. I want to be with people who want to study religion together. I don't want to be like Papa Mama educating us. I want tranquility in life,” Gani said slowly.

“Wait a minute, what did you say? You wanna serenity in your life? What does it mean? [Wait a minute, what did you say? You want some peace in your life? What the hell does that mean? Don't know me].”

“Maybe Big Brother doesn't understand me. But I want to live closer to God. He who now fills my mind, who I might be able to bring together to learn to know God.”

“Have you told Mom and Dad about this? Dad has to be rejected for what you choose [You have to talk to Papa and Mama? I'm sure Papa must be disappointed with your decision].”

“I'll tell them.”

“If you are rejected by her, will you still go to Riau? [If you rejected him, you still want to work in Riau?]”

“I'll still go.”

“If she accepts your proposal, will you stay? [If he accepts your proposal, you will stay in Jakarta?]” ask Lydia to make sure.

Gani silently looked into his brother's eyes. There was no answer Gani could give to that difficult question.

Memories of the conversation were imprinted and are now shifting with the women he met at the Plaza Festival.

The usual woman according to Lydia. Nothing special. I don't know what makes Gani tetiba dare to offer to deliver the woman to the busway stop. Not like the shy guy he knew.

Lydia breathed. God's scenario is unparalleled, thought Lydia fit to know that the woman was actually a student who was apprenticed in Papa's office. What a life!