
"So my father answered what? You didn't accept the proposal, did you?" ask Fia who is getting worse. Both of his parents looked at each other. Bad thoughts dominate. He looked closely at his mother's bewildered face and still hoped for an answer.
"It's hard not to accept her proposal, is it?" repeat Fia again. I really hope his mother will.
"Of course not, Fia." Edi who sat on the left answered. Fia immediately turned her head and saw the smile on her father's old face. And it took a few seconds for him to be able to digest the words.
"We said that the decision is your absolute concern. So we don't approve or deny" Marina said.
"Really?" ask Fia, "you don't accept the proposal?"
Edi nodded. He took Fia's head. The smile on his old face did not fade at all. Although he was an adult, Fia was still a child who sometimes unconsciously he considered a child.
"That marriage is you. So the same father told Kevin that all the decisions are in your hands" explained Edi reassured, again.
Plong, the breath finally blew as well after a few seconds of restraint. Feels relieved. Fia also laid her back on the back of the sofa with a little face relax. He really could not imagine the complexity of what would happen if until his family received the proposal.
"But what's with your face, son? Didn't you like Kevin for a long time? Now why don't you look happy?" ask Marina.
Fia's face stiffened again. He confirmed the position and squeezed his own knee. I don't know why the shame hit me. She's nervous. It was a half-dead secret he kept.
"Hud know?" he asked, "but .. since when?"
Silent, but a second later Fia's eyes rounded after remembering an Indomie box on the deck of her room in Bali. Nervous, Fia looked at her mother with seriousness. With trembling lips, he said, "W-What I-have I-have I seen my things in the box?"
"Box?" reworked Marina and Edi almost simultaneously. The two looked at each other—bingung— before finally returning a smile.
Edi got out of the chair. He felt that his two beloved women needed space to pour out their hearts. He did not want the atmosphere to be awkward because of the discussion about men. And the most appropriate to accompany Fia is, Marina—his wife.
"Father go to the room first, you guys just talk. I'm sure your presence makes Fia uncomfortable."
"Father, not that, sir," said Fia. The net began to glaze over, even though there was no intention at all or stupefied such a word. Edi is his parents, although Kevin remains a secret.
However, Edi only replied with lip reviews. He patted his firstborn's shoulder and turned his heel and left.
There was Fia and Marina sitting next to each other. Each holding their hands. Both of them threw their eyes at the door, followed by a long breath.
Down, Fia felt embarrassed to just raise her head. "Since when did you know?'' tanyakanya.
It's no longer possible to avoid. He who was downcast could see the clothes of his mother who had loosened and black because of the sun. Heartbroken to see that, only he could do nothing but filial in the rest of Marina's life. To be happy and to take over responsibility as the backbone of the family is his desire for the present and the future.
Marina clasped Fia's hand and massaged it. "It's been a long time, Fia. You are my son. I know everything even if you don't say it," she explained slowly.
Fia was getting bitter. Her mother's hands were really rough. He lifted his head and found a beautiful smile imprinted on Marina's face. "So I saw my stuff on the upper deck?"
Marina clasped Fia's hand and shook her head. "No, I don't know because I saw the contents of the box. I know it's been a long time. Even if you don't say, I still feel. Have you forgotten that you are a child of my mother? A mother's feelings are sensitive. Especially for children and husbands. And you're the one I can read. You're Mom's son."
"Husband ...."
Fia felt her cheeks warm up and she was sure the color had also been flushed. It has been revealed his secret all this time even though he has tried to hide that feeling.
In silence Fia began to think, what kind of fond feeling did he keep for Kevin so obvious? First of all Kevin, both of his parents realized that. Does anyone else know that he likes Kevin?
Fia was getting more agitated, her mind was fixed on Della, was it possible that her best friend also realized that? If so, wouldn't that be a disaster?
And Kevin, how did that guy propose without telling you?
Fia reached into the sling bag that was on her body, the message was not reciprocated Kevin. So how can you apply just like that?
Marina who started to notice Fia's expression started to caress the tip of her hair. "But even so, we still submit the same decision as you. Because the heart is easily turned back. Proven it. Thankfully I don't accept."
"Husband ...." Fia's voice was shriveled. He was speechless, between happy and sad clumped in his chest. He looked at his mother again.
"Partially, Ibuk also can not maxain you. For me, Kevin is a good boy. Good and responsible man. He is also from a distinguished family. But honestly that's what makes my mother and father think again. It feels very heavy. I'm sure that's what you've been feeling all along."
Again, Fia looked down. As smart as any human being, as good as he is. All will lose with the name of the position. They will be dwarfs in the face of money. No exception Fia and her family.
"Keep what Kevin said, Buk?" asked Fia who was still faithfully squeezing her fingers. "Did he come to the house yesterday with the group?
Marina shakes. "Fortunately not."
Fia breathed a sigh of relief and stood up. The phone in hand became his focal point. He wanted to call Kevin. I want to clear up any misunderstandings between them. He was very sure Kevin was angry because of Dafin the other day.
Looking at Marina who was still sitting, Fia said, "Fia stay for a while, Mom. Fia will come back here. Fia wants to come here tonight. Fia's going to sleep with Ibuk."
Marina responded and let go of her son with a smile.
On the terrace, Fia was preparing to call Kevin, but it has not been realized that Della's name and photo appear on the screen of his phone.
Fia's forehead frowned in wonder but ended up answering her. It turns out that Della is in Jakarta and wants to meet her. Fia agreed, they planned to meet at one of the cafes not far from there.
Again, Fia's long breath became the end when the phone from Della was cut off. He threw himself in the chair with a shackle. However, the sound of the flat object was back to disperse. Kevin's name is on there. Whether because of a covenant or indeed God's destiny, the two invite to meet. Fia copes with Della's notes the first she meets. He said this problem should be solved quickly and as well as possible.
Fia stepped steadily towards one of the seats in the corner. There was a beautiful woman who was so familiar, Della, her best friend was smiling and waving her hands.
Fia continued to step even though inwardly wondering, why would Della want to meet? Does Della know that Kevin likes her? Or ... might have heard that Kevin had proposed to her?
Fia's getting restless. In the aftermath he tried to act ordinary while thinking, if what was in his mind just became reality, about what he should explain to Della.
Forcing a smile, Fia pulled up the chair and spread herself, her eyes still fixed on Della. His friend was still smiling.
Is this a genuine smile or just a pretend smile? inner Fia.
"Sorry Del is late. Long time is it waiting?
"No, really. No problem. I just arrived too" replied Della. "Oh yeah, what do you want to drink?" continued again.
"No need, I had a drink too." Fia lied, wanting to hear what Della was going to say. Ordering a drink will only waste time and make it spin longer.
"Oh yes, since when did you come to Jakarta? How not ngabarin? I should've said I could've picked it up."
Della chuckled, as usual her laughter was very beautiful. Fia who just fell in love with Della's smile, let alone men. Fia minders.
"No need to pick up everything. Kayak what aja. I also have legs times, I also have hands."
"What do you want to say?' ask Fia who was curious.
Della's smile disappeared instantly. He looked serious but a second later returned a smile. "I want to talk about Kevin" he said calmly.
I had expected this, Inner Fia. He swallowed, very tense. Unlike the expression of Della who looks very relaxed, her smile remains there even though it had disappeared for a few seconds.
"Did you know that Kevin came to your parents' house and bedwetted you?"
Fia sighed, her guess did not miss a single bit. There was no other way or reason to lie.
Taking a deep breath, Fia nodded. "I know, my mother told me."
Della sipped the juice that was in front. He still looks calm. The girl with the black sleeveless canal stared fixedly at Fia. "Receive him, accept his proposal. I know you like him, don't you?"
Fia fell silent and looked at Della nanar. I really don't know how to say or express. Should I laugh as if it were wrong?
"Del, sorry actually ... actually ...."
Oral Fia not resolved. He doesn't know what to say, but he clearly doesn't want Della to misunderstand even if what's on Della's mind is true. He really likes Kevin, and unfortunately liked it since childhood.
Della turned her eyes the other way, those sitting right by the side of the glass window stared outside. Slowly but surely, drizzle down to wet the earth.
Sighing, Della again saw Fia who looked wrong. "I'm sorry, Fi. Sorry .. I'm selfish. I've known for a long time that you like Kevin, too. But since I like him too, I close my eyes to it. I'm sorry, I'm just a stranger present among you and trying to find happiness. I'm selfish for not thinking about your feelings. I'm sure you hate me. Yeah, right?"
Fia flicked her hand and shook her head, trying to convince Della. "You're wrong Della."
"But my feeling is that you really like Kevin. And it's my fault, I snatched Kevin from you. If I hadn't seduced Kevin then, maybe you'd be."
Fia is silent, in silence it justifies the word Della. More precisely hope it becomes a reality—jadian same Kevin—just ....
I don't know, Fia can't say anything anymore. It was all out of his control as a human being.
"But, the longer you've been in contact with Kevin makes me feel guilty. So I decided to go abroad. My intention, I want to disappear so that you can get close again. But in fact until now you still like this." Della chuckled for a while then stared fixedly at the bowed Fia. "Brain, Fi. Express your feelings. Kevin has liked you for a long time, but he's just as stupid as you are. What, it's got flavor but it's in the dam."
Della smiled again. "And now there is no reason for you to close your feelings. You like him and he likes you too. It's a good opportunity, Fi. So don't waste it. Dare to admit your own feelings."
"Then what about you?" ask Fia at last.
"I'm .. I don't have a problem, going out with Kevin 3 years is enough to make me happy."
"But Della. Actually I'm ...."
Lisan Fia was unresolved because she heard the call from behind. Kevin in casual clothes approached them. Fia was clearly startled, she looked at Della's nanar.
"Del, are you sure Kevin?" he was surprised, because he clearly told Kevin to meet at another cafe. But Kevin approached them. Fia's getting nervous.
But Della kept smiling. He stood up and whispered into Fia's ear, "Dare, dare to express your feelings. Dare to fight whatever you want. Don't keep giving up, Fi. If you keep giving up, me or the people around you will be big-headed. Which will make you difficult yourself."
"But, Del."
Fia's trying to hold Della. Unfortunately, the girl was gone. He faced Kevin. "Passify me to support you."
Della then stepped away with a crumbling feeling. Honestly .. he still likes Kevin. It's just that the guilt and chance of getting Kevin again is slim. So he decided to leave, deciding to give up in an elegant way. Yes, at least that way could maintain their friendship.
Meanwhile, without them realizing there was Dafin sitting in the other corner. His gaze was very sharp. He looks growling.