Secrets of the Former (Love Left Behind)

Thirty Six

This morning the Ardiwinata residence was again crowded. Catering waiters are busy serving a variety of appetizer food on the buffet table. Drinks of various flavors have also been arranged in the form of a pyramid next to it.

In the yard, there are several round tables neatly arranged with a circular focus on a table that will later be used for a contract. Colorful flower decoration adds an elegant natural impression. Plus the original flowers that spread the fragrance and invite butterflies to stop there.

Mirna and the wedding organizer team, are busy pacing around making sure everything is perfect as planned before the guests arrive. There are still about 45 minutes left before the show starts.

Today will be the wedding of Shanessa Ardiwinata and Nevandra Ardiona. The bride looked so enchanting with an ivory white dress that dangled to the tip of the foot. On the chest is arranged sequins that add to the impression of luxury and make Shanessa's face look radiant, although in fact from earlier his face was just grim.

The groom is like that too. He looks dashing with ivory white stelan with matching color peci. Payet decoration in the pecinya, successfully make the user look so charismatic.

There used to be someone who said, the good looks of Nevan many times increased if wearing white clothes. You don't need to know who said it, which is obviously their happy day. Should have.

Ardiman drew in his breath as the ruler called out to him and asked for readiness. Ardiman confidently nodded, although this was his first time.

Nevan comes accompanied by Tiwi and Fauzan. Several female guests whispered in praise of the groom's good looks.

"Ouch! Melt, deh, I."

"Well, late. That dream ghost candidate."

Now it was the turn of the male guest who muttered elegantly as Shanessa paled with her beauty.

"Fortunate for her husband."

"This is a girl."

The atmosphere became solemn as Pengulu read out the basmalah. In front of him was Nevan shaking hands with Ardiman. Shanessa sits next to Nevan. Both are shaded by a transparent white scarf that extends over the heads of both of them.

***

Gantari was standing looking up at the sky. Sunlight at 09:00 is his favorite. There were not many clouds today, everything was bright, as if it was making fun of his mood.

He then walked slowly while counting steps and hugging his own body. Keep walking without purpose.

"Where are you going, Neng?"

The screams of Fatimah were not heard by Gantari. His mind was completely uncompromising.

The loose sweatshirt he was wearing swayed in the wind by passing vehicles. He kept walking. Letting his feet step, until he gets tired.

***

"Nevandra Ardiona," Ardiman begins.

"Yes, I."

On the left and on the right were two witnesses who watched the procession attentively. Darya Ardiwinata sat behind Ardiman in silence.

"I marry you to my biological daughter Shanessa Ardiwinata bint Ardiman Ardiwinata with a dowry a set of prayers and a 0.935 carat diamond ring weighing 1.683 grams paid in cash ...."

Ardiman's words were immediately greeted Nevan with the words, "I accept the marriage Shanessa Ardiwinata bint Ardiman Ardiwinata with a dowry ..."

Nevan's words were interrupted, not because she had forgotten, but because Shanessa suddenly stood up and made the scarves on their heads fall on the grass.

All turned their gazes towards Shanessa, including Nevan. He even stood up.

"I let you go" said Shanessa trembling.

Nevan frowned, still clueless.

"I said I let you go!" shanessa shouted, before her sobs broke. She turned around and lifted her dress a little, then ran into the house. Ardiman soon pursued and held her daughter tightly. Preparing the shoulder for the place where Shanessa spilled all her grief.

The guests had already returned home after Darya gave an explanation and apology. To him, he was indeed worthy of bowing respectfully to make up for this entrenched mess.

Nevan stood still in full suit, as Shanessa came out in plain clothes to meet her.

Although with a puffy face, Shanessa looks much better than before. Nevan didn't dare to start, so she kept quiet.

"I'm okay" Shanessa said. "Maybe it's nothing now, but after that it'll be fine" he said.

Nevan stared warmly at the girl before him. Today's decision must have been very hard for him.

"Don't look at me that way" Shanessa continued and then she sobbed back.

Nevan stepped forward and hugged Shanessa without speaking.

***

A navy shirt paired with khaki chino pants is a costume Nevan wears towards Gantari's house. Several times he called his name, even trying to peek through the window, but the results were nil.

"Neng Dihyan is not at home, Mas" said Ms Fatimah, who was apparently standing behind. Nevan turned her body.

"Where are you, Mom?"

Fatimah's mother shook her head. "So early in the morning walk out the alley." There's a worried tone there.

Nevan follows out of the alley after thanking the neighbor. He drove back slowly and looked around, hoping to find Gantari soon.

He looked at his phone on the dashboard showing Gantari's name with a typical call icon, but there was no answer.

"If he is still the same Dihyan, then ...." Nevan turned his car around and drove across the highway, passing through the alley of Gantari's house. Keep going and keep going. He turned when he saw the first mosque after the alley. It is also far away, on foot.

Quick, Nevan opens the car door and gets out of there. Just now he slammed the door, his eyes had managed to find the woman he had been looking for was sitting in the stairwell while hugging his knees.

His eyes stared blankly at the pink sneakers in front of him.

Slowly Nevan approached. All four times he breathed a sigh of relief.

A thin smile just coiled up on Nevan's lips when he saw Gantari's face was still wet with water.

A young man came out of the mosque and stole a look at Gantari who suddenly made Nevan widen his eyes dislike while he was talking. The young man immediately nodded and hurriedly left.

It seems Gantari is still not aware of the existence of Nevan because he is still pensive to see his sneaker.

Until, suddenly Gantari stood up and turned his body towards the place of the woman wudu. Nevan followed and looked at him from afar. Apparently Gantari again took wudu somehow I have several times.

He would walk again to the steps when Nevan intercepted him.

"Salat. Don't keep wudu."

"Udah," answered Gantari unconsciously. Gantari surprised herself with the answer, she turned her head and widened her eyes when she saw the existence of Nevan there.

He can't speak.

"Hi."

Gantari. "You escaped?" accusation quickly.

This time it was Nevan who bought it, then shook his head.

Gantari looked at Nevan from top to bottom who looked casual, then shook her head and went to the steps of the stairs to put up her shoes quickly.

Nevan. He walked quickly after Gantari who had walked quickly out of the mosque courtyard.

"Cantari? Hey!"

Gantari still did not look. He kept walking quickly so he could return home soon.

"Dihyan?"

"I told you, don't be selfish!" jolt Gantari while turning her body.

"I didn't run away. Really."

Gantari nodded again. Then, a quick walk back made Nevan growl frustrated.

"Eat first horrified me" whined Nevan.

Gantari doesn't care. He kept walking.

"Darling?"