
“For what you know, Darren. Jerry and I didn't meet at college anyway. We met on the street. We have our own business so you don't need to know. Or...” Yura gave a meaningful look to Darren. Darren picked up a signal that his brother was going to break his secret.
“Hehehehe. I'm busy in college and there's definitely no time to take care of all that.” Darren hurriedly replied to the elder brother's words. Making the tense expressions of Mr. Bayu and Mrs Dania become calm again.
“Pah-Mah, Mr. Jery is a well-known lecturer on campus and highly admired. Not just handsome.” Imbuh Darren with such enthusiasm.
“Really? All right, we'd better get on the dinner table. We chat while eating.” Say Mr. Bayu with his friendly attitude. Jery simply nodded with a faint smile.
They sat together at the dining table. Lady Dania greeted Jery kindly. Madame Dania even poured rice into Jery's plate along with her vegetables and side dishes. Yura looked at Madam Dania who was acting so considerate.
“So, how long have you been a lecturer of Jery?” ask Mr. Bayu.
“About 7 years, Mr.” Answer Jery.
“Do not call, Sir. Call Om, just.”
“Iya Om.”
“Oh yes, means you have been a lecturer since the age of 20 years? It's still very young. You must be great.” Mr. Bayu again continued his chat.
“Iya Om. I used to take an acceleration class. I graduated from High School at 16. At the age of 18 years I have completed S2 and at the age of 20 years I was appointed as a lecturer.” Clearly Jery with his attitude so calm. Although he actually felt nervous. For the first time, he visited a woman. Even for the first time directly faced with the two women's parents.
“Wah-wah, you are so great Jerry. He's handsome, smart again. Yura, you are very smart to find a prospective husband.” Sahut Madam Dania. Yura just gave her little smile to Madam Dania.
“Om so proud of you, Jerry. Rarely is there a young child like you in this day and age. What are the jobs of your parents? They must be great too. And they must also be proud to have a great son like you.”
Not yet answered, Yura pinched Jery's thigh. Coded Jery to say what they had planned this afternoon. Jery grimaced with the pain as Yura pinched her thigh. He glanced in annoyance at Yura, while Yura gave a big smile to Jery. Jery shook her head while stroking her thigh which was painful due to Yura's quite hard pinch.
“I-iya, Om of course. Both of my parents were great parents. I am just a kid from a chicken noodle seller, Om.” Negating Jery's confession, Yura spouted out the food she was chewing.
“Yura, you are not polite!” reprimand Mr. Bayu.
“Ma-sorry, Pah.” Yura hurriedly snatched the tissue in front of her to wipe her mouth. He then glanced sharply at Jery but Jery did not care about the sharp glances.
“Oh, it turns out your parents are sellers of chicken noodles? Does it have a large chicken noodle restaurant?” Mr. Bayu again continued his question.
“No, Om. Only a 3x6 meter shop. Dad and Mom used to sell it around with chicken noodle carts. We're from a simple family, Om. We are not from a family of businessmen or businessmen. Sorry, if I am sassy to approach Yura even recklessly want to marry her.” Jery said with complete calm. Makes everyone so enthusiastic to listen to Jery's words. Yura also did not expect that Jery would be honest even adding a sentence that was enough to make Yura touched. Mr. Bayu smiled at Jerry's honesty.
“Means both your parents are more than great, Jerry. Having a son like you, would be a pride for them. I appreciate your honesty and courage tonight. It doesn't matter with your family background. The most important thing is that you take responsibility for Yura. He is sometimes so, unruly and likes installment.”
Yura does not believe that her father will approve of her relationship with Jerry. Not even a problem with Jerry's family status.
“Pak Jerry is great yes it turns out. Not wrong to be a campus idol.” Darren Sahut.
“You should also be like Jerry, Darren. You listened? At the age of 16, I graduated High School. You should be more comfortable.” The word Tuab Bayu.
“Iya, Papa take it easy.”
“Yes, of course. Whynot? By the way how long have you guys been close?”
“One week.” Answer Jerry.
“Three months.” Answer Yura. They both answered simultaneously but with different answers. Again, making everyone stare in wonder and full of probing. The correct answer is Jerry.
“Jerry, ihh. Why is it like this?” yura grumbled in heart. Yura set her breath, she then clasped Jerry's hand.
“Pah, we mean, we've been close for three months one week. Is it baby?” Yura directed her gaze at Jerry while gripping Jerry's hand firmly. Jerry pressed his teeth to endure the pain and was also upset at the woman sitting next to him.
“Iya, Om. I mean so too. Sorry, so don't focus like this. Suddenly think of the practice exam material next week.” This time Jerry lied.
“Oh. Of course you are very busy. Then, when are you going to get engaged? Or maybe a marriage plan?”
“Pah, Jerry is in two months going to America to continue his S3. So it's best to just replace it first.” Sahut Yura who hoped for the marriage was completely retreated.
“Lho, let's just propose the wedding. Faster better.” Said Mr. Bayu. This time the speech of Mr. Bayu made Jery who ate become choked. UHUK! UHUK! UHUK!
“Yes my dear, you be careful.” Yura said while patting Jery on the back. Yura swiftly thrust a drink at Jerry. Jerry then downed the drink given by Yura.
“Sorry..” said Jerry.
“Pah, why rush?”
“It doesn't take long also Yura. You can have a honeymoon there. Papa supports Jerry's decision to continue his S3.”
“Om sorry but those two months of preparation were short. I'm just a regular guy who doesn't have a lot of money, Om. So I can only hold a simple wedding.” Reveal Jerry with all his honesty and innocence. Mr. Bayu laughed at Jerry.
“Om likes you, Jerry. Just this time Om met an honest man and what you are. Usually they are so prestigious to admit their shortcomings but you are really what you are. We do not mind if the wedding is held simply and the closest family only.”
“Yes Jerry, no need that luxury that matters legit.” Madame Dania chimed in.
“But Papa hasn't met Jerry's parents.”
“Ya already, invite both Jerry's parents home to propose officially you, Yura.” Said Mr. Bayu. Yura took a long breath. He and Jerry throw one another a momentary glance.
“Good Om, I will bring both my parents to meet Om and also Auntie.”
“Alright, Om will wait for the arrival of both your parents.”
And the dinner went well. Yura was very happy that her Papa accepted Jerry as he was.
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