
The dinner has been completed to coincide with kumandang azan isya. They pray isya. After that, some children return to their rooms, some play in the backyard. General Krishna has met a friend of his age. He talked to grandparents and grandparents. Now live Joseph, Cicit, Laras, and Bima who are still in the gazebo. Baras started to open the conversation.
"O son of Joseph, we have not introduced ourselves! I'm Laras, Cicit's mother. This is Bima, my husband and the father of the great-grandson!" The barrel holds Bima's shoulder when introducing her.
"Yes mom! Pardon me! Both my parents are not here. Even though they don't exist. I will also continue to introduce. In a moment, I'll show you their photos. My mother is Aiu Natakusuma, daughter of Adrian Natakusuma, Natakusuma Group. My Papa Andreas Son of Winata, son of Hadi Winata, Winata Group!" Joseph showed them a picture of Aiu and Andre.
"Your mom is beautiful! Papa you are also handsome! You should also be a handsome kayak gini!" Bima cleared his throat loudly hearing Laras praising Joseph.
"I'm still more handsome! You are business people often do matchmaking to strengthen business alliances? Looks like your mom and dad are too?" Bima spoke just because he was upset.
"In general like that! But it didn't happen in our extended family. My great-grandfather once advised that all his descendants can choose their own soul mate, want from wherever he came from. Mom and Dad have their own stories. Even at first mama did not know that he was the son of Adrian Natakusuma because he had been missing since childhood. Mom grew up in an orphanage. When I met my dad, I finally met his real parents. I can't deny the opinion about matchmaking among business people. That's true." Joseph answered casually.
"Sorry! We have no intention of offending!" Laras became awkward because of Bima.
"No problem, Baras! I'm happy because it's better to ask directly than to second-guess that isn't necessarily true." Joseph smiled and said this.
"Oh yes! I just remembered! Once upon a time, I met my father and mother if not wrong! Yesterday video call time was not very clear the face of the father and mother. Now that I've met, I'm absolutely certain that the people I met were my father and mother!" Joseph was very excited about it.
"You guys ever met? When?" Curious and very curious. It seems they never told me anything.
"I met your parents 15 years ago when I came to Cigenting Village to look for someone. You know the gado-gado stalls in the village, right? We met there by accident!" Cicit nodded when asked about the gado-gado stall.
"What are you going to the village for?" Tweet started asking.
"When you meet your parents it's a second visit. When I first went there for a study tour in the forest in the village. Second visit to find the girl who saved me while lost in the woods. I'd like to say thank you for proposing to her to be a wife in the future." Joseph spoke without further ado. Sontak made Laras, Bima, and Cicit surprised instead of playing. Not that Bima and Laras did not know that, but Joseph spoke too quickly and in front of the great-grandson.
Brash kid! Why is he talking so honestly? In front of the great-granddaughter again! How do we explain later? Chick knows we hid this for a long time. He could be angry later. Be present! Milky.
The great-grandson who just found out that Joseph had once sought himself so blushed. Especially the purpose of applying. This made the little guy even more embarrassed. The great-granddaughter who knew that her parents hid it from her made herself inflamed. Fifteen years of searching and during that time also holding back feelings without knowing any other clues. That's a great suffering. Both of his parents didn't even tell him anything.
"Forward your story! I want to hear!" The great-granddaughter wanted to hear that story from Joseph.
"One thing that has not changed from your father from the past until now is always jutek and sensi with me. But no problem! That's natural! I know why your father is so! I've even seen something scarier than your father. You know, when I was chatting, I felt like I was in the same trial as the future-in-law, hehe. Even I said not to fit Sri because I am thin and short! Your father also asked about my belief in choosing Sri! Even if I cannot get Sri, I will wait for her widow! In the past, I found it strange why your father behaved like that. But after seeing my father's attitude when my twin sisters got married, I understood the point." Joseph sighed for a while and continued talking.
"For a father, his daughter is precious. The first love of a daughter is her father. No father would be willing to see his daughter love another man besides her. Likewise with Pak Bima who is not willing to release his daughter for other men. Of course it must be ascertained seedlings, weights, bebetnya, if said Javanese. That's why I understand the attitude of Mr. Bima. But that doesn't mean I'm going to give up. Both then and now, I will continue to pursue Sri! Therefore, let me apply for my son, Citra Srikandi Wirabuana aka Cicit aka Sri to be my wife!" Joseph said to the point as he opened a ring box in front of him.
Bima who got an attack suddenly became shocked. Not only Bima, General Krishna, grandfather and grandmother, Laras, and even the great-granddaughter themselves were also shocked. General Krishna went straight to Bima's place to join. Because when Yusuf said the proposal, his voice was very loud.
Goddamnit! This bratty kid moves so fast! Don't use pleasantries just shoot! Milky.
The new General Krishna joined in and hugged Joseph and patted him on the shoulder.
"Great! I like your style! Even his great-grandson father wasn't as gentle as you when applying for Laras!" The words of General Krishna were very piercing in the heart of Bima. Jem! That's how his voice is. It made Bima melt helpless.
Papa did also use open all cards! Make me have no face! His intentions were ferocious and even melted! Be present! Milky.
"Wait on! Father what the hell? Play proposing suddenly? Isn't there someone you like? Are you sure that I am the Lord you are looking for?" The great-granddaughter began to test Joseph. Bima who heard that was like getting a fresh breeze. Bima was happy because the great-grandson started to side with her.
Feel that! Brash kid! Ahahaha! Milky.
"I'm pretty sure you're the Sri I've been looking for all this time. First, this bakwan! The taste of the bakwan you made from 15 years ago remains the same. Not changed at all! Second, that makes me sure you are Sri because of your father's words. When Pak Bima said do I fit Sri? Sri is strong, while you are thin, short. You don't fit in with Sri. Only people who know Sri well can say that. It's certain that your father was Sri's father. After all every time I see you I see Sri in you. One more piece of evidence that cannot be disputed. Zack! Please bring me the stuff that's on the bed! Hurry yeah!" Zack immediately ran to Joseph's room and picked up the item.
Zack who had returned immediately put the item on the table.
"This is the bang!" Zack laid it very carefully.
"Thank you, Zack!"
"I'm sure you have a partner, right? That Leika you said back then!" Joseph raised his palm asking for the item in question to the great-grandson.
The great-granddaughter took the item from inside her pants pocket. The great-granddaughter was already preparing to ask about Leika to Joseph but did not expect that Joseph would have known it first. The great-grandson gave it to Joseph. Joseph also placed the lens cover on the camera lens.
"Well, that's it! If his partner is not wrong! Hows it? Do you still not believe me?" Now Joseph urges Cicit.
The great-grandson only fell silent when it was cornered like that. He was confused what to do. Truly great-grandson did not expect that Joseph would give such a sudden attack.
"Do you still have doubts about what I said?" The great-grandson just shook his head.
"Keep you why? Sorry if I was in such a hurry. I remember my mother saying that you will be betrothed. So I tried as soon as possible not to lose you again. Fifteen years is not a short time. I don't want to be apart again. Hence while there is a chance I should make good use of it!" Tweet still silent. Barrel holding Cicit's shoulder. Like saying just say what you want to say. Tweeted.
"Your speed is beyond my prediction. I don't think we're going to talk about this tonight. I predict the odds tomorrow night. But everything is out of my control. You have changed a lot. The short, skinny scoop is no more. Your abilities also seem to have developed a lot. I was so shocked I couldn't speak anymore. As you said, fifteen years is not a short time. I also have no intention of letting you go again. It's just that this time you have to face my father and grandfather! If you manage to win from them then I will also accept!" The great-grandson finally revealed what was in his heart.
"Wait!" Suddenly someone interrupted when Joseph was about to speak.
"Anyakaah!" The great-grandson immediately hugged the man. They hugged each other.
"You're not jealous to see your girl hug another man?" The chakras try to provoke.
"Do I have to be jealous of my sister-in-law's future?" Joseph answered casually. Cakra did not think that Yusuf knew that he was Cicit's sister. Joseph approached Cakra. Just like his father and grandfather, he also had to look up when he saw Joseph.
"But! Brother ate a pole! It can be so high!" Joseph just laughed at Cakra's behavior. The officer man looked so innocent.
"Don't eat the pole!" Joseph also chimed in.
"Ehem...ahem...!" Bima. "The business is not finished yet!" continued again.
"I can't accept your proposal until you can win from me! I will never give a great-grandchild to the weak! Tomorrow morning we fight! You have to beat the three of us tomorrow! If you win I will respect! If you lose you must retreat!" Bima challenged Yusuf.
"Good! Who's afraid?!" Joseph showed his spirit.
Suddenly a phone call was heard. Joseph saw the screen of his hape. Her mother's name is there. Joseph raised the call.
"Assalamualaikum ma!" Joseph's face suddenly changed.
"What?!! Can't my mom compromise anymore? There was an agreement that Ucup would not be forced into an arranged marriage. Please ma! Ucup is again fighting here for the great-grandson!" Joseph began to look upset and emotional.
Laras and Cicit were worried seeing Yusuf's changed expression all of a sudden. Cicit ventured to ask.
"Why you?" I was worried to see Joseph.
"So mama called, she said her matchmaking couldn't be undone. If cancelled would make a huge loss on both sides." Bima laughed a little at Joseph.
"Well! I told you already! You business people always attach great importance to profits." Bima Syndicate.
Yusuf tried to calm down in the face of Bima even though panic hit him.
"Tomorrow morning I will fight with my father, grandfather, and Cakra! If you win you have to bless me as your son-in-law! I don't care about that match. If necessary I will marry Cicit tomorrow as well!" Joseph did not tremble with Bima's bluff.
"Great is your guts too! Let's prove it tomorrow!"
Before long, the sound of the phone ringing sounded again. Now the Hape Laras reads. Laras picked up the phone from Mr. Surya.
"Assalamualaikum yah! What's the matter dad suddenly called?" Laras is also worried because at this time also his father is discussing matchmaking Cicit.
"Please tell Cicit, Grandpa apologizes for not being able to refuse the match. They want a great-grandchild. Tell me tomorrow night we meet at the old house. There was an invitation from the candidate. Yes that's all. Assalamualaikum!"
The barrel felt very limp after getting the call. Baras so do not have the heart to tell Cicit. The middle-aged woman thought highly of Cicit's current feelings. Bima who saw Laras limp so directly holding it. Joseph was no less anxious.
"What's wrong mom?" I asked because I was worried.
"Cit, forgive your grandfather! Surya's grandfather called, he said they still want to continue the matchmaking. Grandpa's been trying but they still want you, son! Tomorrow night they want to see you at the old house!"
Everyone who was there was surprised. Bima is also confused as to what to do.
"Why should anything bother you? Just get pissed off!" Joseph started to get emotional. He called Joni to check who was interfering with his business.
"Jon, did that bully make another move this time? If so, then tomorrow morning I want to hear their families are broke! You find out who's bothering you and teach them a lesson!"
"Unfortunately not the bully who is usually the boss! I'm gonna find out who he is? Teach him a lesson!" Joni tried to hold back the laughter.
Joni actually already knows who the bully is. Who else if not Andre. Before Yusuf called, Andre had already told Joni his plan.
Bima and Krishna, who heard Joseph's talk, knew the other side of him.
This child if angry serem too! He is also strong if he can make bankruptcy overnight. Milky.
Joseph almost threw his hape in annoyance. The plan fell apart just because of the intruders. Yusuf's annoyance turned out to attract the attention of Bima. Bima knew that at this time Joseph was upset and angry because all his plans were in disarray. There was a sense of admiration when Joseph said he would continue to advance to get the great-grandchild. Seeing the determination of Yusuf so great towards Cicit finally Bima can be a little breastplated. Bima breathed in.
"No Ucup! We better not fight tomorrow! Tomorrow morning we have to go back to City B. If you still want a great-grandson, then come with us tomorrow and face your enemy head-on. Get the great-grandson back!" Bima spoke calmly and authoritatively.
Without thinking long, Yusuf immediately agreed to Bima's request. "Ready! Do it!" Cicit was very happy with Bima's decision. Although there is another barrier in his relationship with Joseph, now Cicit feels he can pass it because the Ucup he is looking for has returned.
Tonight is a very emotional night for both Cicit and Joseph. All feelings come together as one. Happy to meet loved ones again. Sad because there are bullies. Worried about uncertainty. Both will be hard to break down tonight. Big problems will await them tomorrow.