Silence of a Son-in-law

DSM-39

"Me-Married? With you?" 

I'm nervous myself. This is beyond suspicion. Mr. Danu asked me to get married when we did not have any special relationship during this time. My lips are really tightly clenched. I want to talk about anything, I don't know. 

"Ira, I'm sorry that I was too presumptuous. I won't force you to answer now. Answer according to your heart. If you refuse, that's okay. It's better than forcing your heart to love me" Danu said. 

My God, my heart melted hearing his words. Really edifying. Right said Mr. Danu, I have to think about everything first. Don't let me be rash and take the wrong step. I immediately said goodbye to enter the house because I did not want to be in an awkward situation constantly.

After Mr. Danu's car vanished from sight. I rushed in and immediately found my parents. Tell me about what was said by Mr. Danu. I saw, Mom was so enthusiastic and asked me to agree straight away. He said he could not wait to make Mr. Danu as his favorite daughter-in-law. If the other Father, he asked me to think carefully. If my heart still doubts, it is better not to be accepted immediately. 

Arguing the two men until I finally entered the room to think things through. 

***

Every night I really can't sleep well. Always thinking of Mr. Danu. Especially if you are at work, it feels very awkward. Just wrong. Want to do anything that is not good. 

Two weeks after Mr. Danu asked to marry, I could not give an answer. Danu did not ask again. The man was silent and did not discuss it anymore. My heart still hesitates a little. 

Today Mr. Danu said goodbye to me. He said he'd be gone a long time. It may be a month, two months, or even a year. Undetermined. I'm limp. Why would Mr. Danu want to go that long. Maybe the man wanted to avoid because he had not yet got an answer. 

I don't want to guess. Maybe Mr. Danu is in some interest. 

"Why is it so long, sir?" Unknowingly the question came out of his mouth. 

"Why indeed? Are you afraid to miss me?"  Mr. Danu smiled cunningly. 

"nz, Ira. Before I leave. I want to eat with you in a restaurant. I hope you can come because later, our meeting will determine whether I leave or not." 

"I mean, Sir?" many confused. I don't know what Mr. Danu means. 

The man instead of answering just left. Leaving me with such curiosity filled my heart. Instead of getting nervous, I tried to comfort myself by returning to work. 

***

Tonight I purposely dressed up. Wearing a long dress, not as usual. I don't know why, I want to look special in Mr. Danu's eyes. I hurried to the restaurant where we had an appointment. 

Apparently, Mr. Danu prepared a surprise for me. Our dinner looks romantic even this is the first thing I've seen in a long time. When I married Mas Ashraf, I had never felt this romantic surprise. 

When I was sitting in front of the man, it turned out that Mr. Danu repeated the question. Invited me to get married, but this time Mr. Danu wanted a clear answer. The man said if I accepted his proposal, we'd get married next month. If I refuse then Mr. Danu will be gone for a long time. 

I'm worried. Asking for time to think is no longer possible. 

"I need your answer now, Ira. Don't be afraid if you want to refuse or accept because all your decisions will be accepted freely." 

I looked at Mr. Danu's face which looked so begging. 

"Sir Danu, sorry ...."