Second Pinang

You Accept?

Dani sat pensively on the porch of the house. A man approached himself. Maybe his age is not much different from him. Give him a cup of black coffee with a seductive aroma.

The man smiled and put his hand out. Dani swiftly welcomed the jet-black hand. They introduced themselves to each other.

"I am Wakhid, Disa's first brother. We are six brothers. Number two died in infancy. The third is in the field. The fourth one is outside Java. The fifth is Disa, and the sixth is still in high school. Our father has been dead for five years. The only woman who is a victim." Wakhid explained clearly all his family members.

Dani became aware of the blessing of Wakhid. For him, Disa's brother was the opening key to her getting to know the family. Instead, Dani also introduced herself and her extended family.

"I am Dani, the first of four children. The second woman was taking care of the baby. The third was Sita, and the fourth was still in Gontor. I'm a two-daughter widower, all women. My father died when I was in high school. My wife died while struggling to give birth to our second child. Where does Wakhid work?" ask Dani.

"I'm a fish fisherman, it just so happens to be home. Aidha and Salwa are sweet children. Easy to get along, cheerful, and critical. Mom was so nervous to hear the chattering of the two of them last night. Stop by my house. That's next door to my third sister's house. I don't have a child."

There was a deep sadness when Wakhid said that. Dani could only shut up and look at the behavior of the boys who were busy playing. Coming from the inside, the man who was going to propose to Disa. Experiencing Wakhid to say goodbye.

"Pamit rumiyin, Mas. Ba'da maghrib badhe pick up at Disa. Alhamdulillah piyambak ipun purun," said the man. (Pamit first, Mas. After Maghrib to pick up in Disa. Thank God he wants to,)

Wakhid just nodded and smiled. "Yawes, Rice. Ati-ati." (Yes already, Ris. Be careful)

The man greeted Dani and Wakhid. Then go home.

"I don't actually agree with Disa being with him. Afraid that my sister would be looked at with her family's eyes" Wakhid said, making Dani's heart a little happy.

Sita called two men who were chatting to enter. The introduction of two families will begin soon. They sit in a circle. Mamah Yuli had already spoken warmly with mak Nur. Disa and Sita are next to each other. Dani sits side by side with Wakhid.

"So, our goal here is to pick up the kids. My grandchildren usually won't feel at home in a new place for them. Lha but this is the story of Bu Nur, very encouraging." Mamah Yuli opened the meeting by revealing her purpose of coming to Bonang.

Bu Nur smiled, "Indeed Aidha and Salwa are very much like me and Disa Bu Yuli. Asked what to do immediately. Salat dawn also Salwa immediately wake up. Usually children Salwa age will sometimes want and not."

Dani, Sita, and Mamah Yuli were stunned to hear it. They would be desperate to wake Salwa for the morning prayers. This lha? Salwa with legowo immediately wake up and pray.

"Yes, Mom. I'm not lying. Sa, call Aidha and Salwa here," mak Nur ordered.

He went out and called them a second time. Dani was so amazed by Nur's story. What did they do to their children? Why can they change in just a moment? It's strange! This is too weird!

Aidha, Salwa, and Disa come together. They sat with breaths. Salwa asks Sita to turn on her fan.

"Dik, you have hands and feet, right?" said Disa. Salwa nodded. "Well, try to use God's hand and foot to do something useful. The fan will make cool, Dik Salwa can reward."

Salwa immediately got up and turned on the fan itself. Mamah Yuli and Dani just woke up. They will do whatever kind of command if there is appreciation. Although not those who give directly.

Mak Nur nodded as if knowing the heart of Mamah Yuli. It is worth practicing at home. Because usually they will argue when ordered.

"Mbak Aidha, Dik Salwa, this has been invited by papah, aunt, and mbah. Go home first, baby. Tomorrow if the holidays can sleep with U-ust again," said Disa.

Both are shaken. Looking at the wall clock that still shows ten o'clock in the morning. They still want to be at Disa's house. I don't want to leave something fun there.

"Aunty's daughter wants a new mother like her! Not really Dha, Sal?" tanya Sita made mamah Yuli and Dani glare at her.

Mak Nur looked at Disa. Implies a question. But Disa shrugged her shoulders. Giving an answer knows nothing.

"Mbah Nur, our masakin are spicy crabs like this one afternoon! We'll just go home!" salwa.

"Sister, by the way the parents use the word please dong!" aidha protest.

Dani's family is again surprised by Aidha's call to Salwa. A sister? New words uttered by Aidha. Really amazed! Disa and her family are able to juggle two girls who never get along with it to be sweet and funny.

"Eh, I forgot. He-he-he. Mbah Nur, please make us a crab like this afternoon." Salwa repeated her pronunciation.

"Come on. Sa, tumbas pithing and Nduk! Gek ndang cooked. Mesakke Aidha and Salwa wes luwe." Mak Nur gave money to Disa to immediately shop at the market. (Yes. Sa, buy the crab, kid! Directly cooked. Poor Aidha and Salwa are hungry.)

Bonang Market is famous for its seafood. Shellfish, crabs, sea fish, and farm shrimp are prima donna there. The sweet taste is always served when the seafood is served. The area of Disa's house close to the market makes it easy to shop.

Aidha, Salwa, and Sita go shopping with Disa. While mak Nur and mamah Yuli prepare the spice. Not long ago the crab-seeking troupe returned. It was cooked by the women. The crabs are cleaned first. Then hot water to die. Next the seasoning digongso until fragrant. The crab is halved to make it easy to eat it. Cooked until cooked, then served when hot.

They immediately devoured the cooking. The famous salwa can not stand spicy food, it becomes no problem. Disa and Sita eat while telling a little story.

"That was the guy who had a crush on you, wasn't it, Ma'am?" ask Sita.

Disa nodded, "Yes, I said to her, if it's serious, then marry me."

Dani sharpened his sense of hearing. I don't want to miss the news that is important to him. This handsome widower is too kepo right now.

"You love her?" ask Sita again.

Disa just smiled while looking down, "Love can be present when it's together, Ta."

"Relatedly? You keep accepting her proposal?"

Dani's heart became uneasy about this one question. Her ears wanted to know how Disa answered the man who proposed to her. But his heart said not to be heard. Not ready for a broken heart.

"Yes ..," replied Disa.

Dani coughed at hearing that. Wakhid gave him water. Aidha and Salwa shook their heads at the papa. They are forced to eat slowly. Sita is not sure of Disa's answer.

"Yes? Yes what? You accept?" ask Sita again.

"No, Ta. I have not been introduced to his parents. Ba'da maghrib I'd like to be found."

"Alhamdulillah!" dani said spontaneously.