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The joy on Annisa's face that was chatting while helping Bi Susi and a park worker bring a smile on Adisurya's face. The middle-aged man watched his daughter from the back porch of their home. The laughter of Annisa who responded to the jokes of the park workers made Adisurya's heart become gamang. He could not bear if the happiness was lost from the face of Annisa.
Adisurya who was holding the coffee cup lowered his head. He tried to think of a way out for her to smile at Annisa.
"Why, Pa?" Raydita's question made Adisurya flinch. Adisurya raised his face while sighing softly. The face of Raydita who is now sitting while staring at Annisa. From Raydita's gaze was seen a sad eye spot that was difficult to interpret.
"Have breakfast?" ask Adisurya who actually asked back.
"Yet. Any minute. Pa ...."
"Hmm?" Adisurya looked at Raydita who looked confused.
"So, said Auntie Rida .. he said Kak Agas wanted a fiancee on Saturday. Papa already knows, brother Agas dating Nisa?" raydita asked slowly and carefully. He occasionally glanced at Annisa who was quite far away from them.
Adisurya just nodded slowly with both of his lips clenched.
"Who wants a fiancee?" rayhan asked who was standing in the doorway with a loud voice.
The surprised Raydita puts her index finger in the middle of her lips. "Sstt, slow down dong, brother." His word.
"Gue didn't hear wrong, did he? Lo said what just now? Would you like a fiancee?" Rayhan seemed to care for his ears, so Raydita had to cover the mouth of the brother with his palm.
"Lo what the hell? Answer first, right?" Rayhan asked again with a tone that began to rise.
"Sir, Nisa will hear," said Raydita while grinning at Annisa who turned her head towards them.
"Tante Rida who told Dita. But he said Kak Agas nolak and quarrel with his mother," explained Raydita. "Sstt, Nisa's here," Raydita said.
"Alright if it's true that he's engaged," Rayhan growled softly as he stared at Annisa's steps approaching them.
"Well done, honey?" tanya Adisurya precedes asking with a smile.
"Udah, Dad," said Annisa returning her father's smile.
"Nanem what the hell? It looks really exciting," added Adisurya still with his fixed gaze on Annisa.
"What was his name? Nisa forgot. Said the plant was viral. Mamang has a lot at home and bring her children to be planted here," said Annisa relaxed.
"Oohs. Change dong's clothes, honey. It's ground on your shirt" pointed at Adisurya with a movement of her lips.
"Little bit. In a moment Nisa will take a shower" said Annisa.
Annisa glanced at Rayhan, and vice versa. Their gazes momentarily met and made them blush. Annisa remembered Isti's story, while Rayhan remembered what she had just heard.
Rayhan could not imagine Annisa being hurt by Ghaisan's decision. He knew Ghaisan. Although Rayhan knows that his best friend really loves Annisa, but he also knows that there is nothing more important than Rika in Ghaisan's life.
After breakfast, Rayhan returned to his room. He was excited to call Isti and ask her to meet. Rayhan frowned when the number he was calling was off. Time and time again, the answer remains the same.
"Tumben is not active" murmured Rayhan astonished.
Rayhan then remembered Ghaisan and called him.
"This is what else, from last night is not active. Don't tell me you're avoiding me anymore" Rayhan said, trying to dial Ghaisan's number again.
Rayhan then calls Raka to ask if Ghaisan is still in her house. The reason, Raka sent a message through midnight last night to inform him that Ghaisan came and stayed at his house.
"Agas .. Has come home, Ray. Just now, there might be 10 minutes. Why emang?" Raka asked back.
"Well, I'm not calling his phone active?"
"He didn't have a cell phone. He said he was left at home" said Raka on the end of Rayhan's phone.
"Yes, he hasn't been sampled" Rayhan said.
"Yes, he turned first. Maybe buy breakfast. Could be, right? What the hell is going on?"
"Entar I told you. I'm gonna take a shower. Go to Agas' house" said Rayhan.
"Why did you go to Agas' house? Do you have a problem with him?" ask Raka wonder.
"If he can't be called, I'll go. Yes, yes, bye."
Without waiting for Raka's reply, Rayhan ended his call.
Once again, Rayhan tried to call Isti. However, he must be disappointed because the contact is still not active as well. Finally, Rayhan went to the bathroom. He intended to ask himself what he had heard from Raydita.
Meanwhile at Raka's house ....
"Ray's going to your house he said, Gas. You think Ray knows?" raka asked Ghaisan who was choosing the clothes he would borrow from Raka.
"Where do I know. For sure now I have to go to Om Adi's office. I am confused again. Don't tell me what's next" Pinta Ghaisan told Raka.
Raka certainly understands. Ghaisan's confusion was obvious on his face. Especially when last night his best friend first came to his house. His wrinkled face showed it all. But to be honest, Raka feels guilty for lying to Rayhan about Ghaisan coming home.
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The roar of Rayhan's motor stopped in the courtyard of Ghaisan's house. After removing the helmet, Rayhan went down and went straight to the terrace. After stomping the bell a few times, a servant came to open the door. Rayhan is quite surprised to learn Ghaisan is not home.
"Who, Ma'am?" rika asked who saw the door open from the stairs.
"This is Rayhan, Auntie," said Rayhan.
The servant invited Rayhan to enter and left him in the living room. Before long, Rika approached Rayhan who greeted her first.
"Loh, auntie thinks Agas is like you," Rika said casually.
"Night Ray went home from Raka's house, Auntie. But Raka said, Agas has returned home" Rayhan said.
"Oh yeah? Aunty from earlier has not seen Agas come home. Ooh, maybe go straight to the candidate's house. You know not yet, this Saturday, Agas wants a fiancee. As his best friend, you must have come dong," Rika said lightly.
"Who's engaged, Auntie? Ray doesn't know."
"Yes his girlfriend. The same time of other women," said Rika with her made-up style.
"His girlfriend? You mean auntie, Nisa? Kok Ray does not know yes aunt," said Rayhan confused.
"What about Nisa? Agas' girlfriend is Angel. From its name, it can already be kebayang dong, beautiful, good, just perfect deh. And most importantly, he has no flaws. Aunty was horrified that Agas married the perfect woman from the operation, amit-amit. Try to imagine, if it turns out the defect descends with the grandchildren aunty later? Hiii ...."
Rayhan looked at Rika who was shuddering with disgust. He certainly understood the meaning of Rika's words. Instantly his chest felt tight. But as much as possible, Rayhan put a damper on him.
"Mante, no man is perfect. Physical defects may be better, because God certainly gives another advantage of His creation. But not with a heart defect. Because it is purely the result of human thought and disposition itself. Thank you, aunt has shown that Annisa does not deserve this family. Because an angel is not created to live in hell where there is a human form of the devil. Again, thank you, Auntie." Rayhan passed leaving Rika who was clenching her hands holding back a furious feeling.
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