
" Am I bothering you ? ". That greeting made Ardelia petrified.
He was standing across there, not far from his two-step range. A smile that .. ah, somehow looks more beautiful than some time ago in his memory. Is it because of the row of sideburns and fine whiskers that make the man look more handsome?, or ... because he already misses ?. Ardelia .. You finally admit that you've really fallen in love.
" Here comes the crackle ".
" Ma ... ". Raka approaches Hana, her mother. Grabbing the woman's hand, then kissing her reverently.
" Raka salah ma' .. sorry yes ...".
A flick landed heavily on Raka's temple, but did not make the young man react anything. He just looked down deeper while continuing to hold his beloved woman's fingers. While Hana sighed while shaking her head slowly. But then a smile expands, along with a warm embrace that he gives sincerely to Raka.
" This you, from the past .. always had a weird and very annoying way ". Dug!!, one hit was given affectionately by Hana, landing warmly on Raka's back.
" Have you got your pardon from your future mother-in-law ? ".
" Thank God, Ma " .
" Good .... You know what to do next ? ".
" Yes Ma.....".
" Why not hurry up and do it ? ", this time Hana's voice was raised a little.
" Because I'm still enjoying your embrace, Ma ". How sweet Raka said it.
Basis!!. must be so the meaning of Hana's pinch on the cheek of a young man who used to be a funny boy too. If this is the case, whether a mother can feel angry again at her son who came with a brilliant eye twinkle, like when they were innocent first.
" Come there ". Hana let go of his embrace and slowly pushed the boy. Of course towards where there is a beautiful girl who is silent to see all those things.
Ardelia, suddenly, became misbehaved. That man's smile, ah, he must be targeting himself now. Well, yes ...he stepped confidently in his direction..
" Raka."., but the milling stopped for a moment. " Don't be here .. Do you want to make everyone baper?. Talk carefully.... ". Hana throws the keys to her car, which is immediately caught sparingly by her son.
" Thanks mom.. luv you so much ".
Somehow the next scene that was so fast happened, making Ardelia became more and more wrong. The floor he stepped on seemed to turn into a very unstable sponge. Make it must be very careful, even to just draw and exhale.
" Hey .. Come on ". Not giving a chance for Ardelia to think and even ask why, Raka immediately grabbed the girl's hand. Then take him outside with a small run.
" Ah .. ta-tante .. ", Ardelia choked as she turned to Hana. But the woman just laughed as she shook her hands gesturing for him to hurry up immediately.
" Raka.... ", Ardelia tried to escape by jerking the hand that was still held by Raka.
But Raka did not budge at all, still taking him to hurry half-running, down the leafy sidewalk filled with the scent of a memento. Take him across the sheets of time that seemed to stop. Even atoms and particles seem to step aside, making room for the future.
" Brother ... ".
Raka who caught a word on his eardrum, suddenly stopped his steps. He smiled, then looked back at the beautiful face that was staring in protest at him. But one word earlier, had been so pleasing to her heart. Will not affect the annoyed gaze full of the complaint.
" Say It again. please ".
" What ? ... ", the pair of cat eyes is now widened and shining sharply. " What about auntie? .... You're outrageous ! ". But Ardelia did not heed Raka's request.
" Please ... ", Raka begged even with her eyes.
" Aunty Hana how to go home .. we don't need to ... ".
" Please .. ". And this time Raka pulled Ardelia closer, trapping the beautiful face in a longing friendly gaze.
" Mama ... there are many drivers who can pick her up at any time. Didn't he want us to go alone ? ". Raka said while playing the key of the car he had just caught. " Call me like that, again. please ... ".
Ardelia who had originally gripped her heart with annoyance, had suddenly fallen into a deep shame. He was just trying to think a little smart. After all the protests and his jolt did not get the slightest response from Raka. But this young man's request, for some reason suddenly made him unable to control the embarrassment that crept up and wrapped his heart slowly.
" Delia..... ". Raka feels too long for Ardelia to fulfill her request, but only a small request. With a little frustration, he approached so that he could smell the fragrance he missed so much.
Ardelia blushed even more, but Raka's gust now felt warm on her face. Because the man approached slowly. Reflex he moved away, but then a wide palm held his waist. Please Raka. This is still on the sidewalk with some people who also pass by.
" Brother .... ".
Raka smiled happily, and grew wider. Finally Ardelia complied with her request. And really he was no longer able to hold back. To put her face together with that beautiful face. If only Ardelia's palm had not held her face. But what came out of those tiny, soft lips was unexpected.
" Sister ... Why be a brew like this ? ".
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It makes no difference Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday .. until Saturday and Sunday. Haidar only lived it flat, without the strange sparkle-sparkle that ignited his heart. But now, every Friday morning is approaching, the whole world is rainbow-colored. Color vibrant yet soft. He made his heart full of happiness.
It's just that, sometimes there are unexpected things that originally came as usual, but then managed to trigger an explosion that was finally able to change the atmosphere of your day. Yeah, like Keanu's regular phone this afternoon. Actually, Haidar first called him, and this became something that was later greatly regretted by the tall man.
" Oh ... I thought it was Hanin.But's son ... is he still virgin ? ".
" Your brain is Key. You think things can be seen immediately.I don't think there ".
" Waa.. already dead love apparently this. Okelah .. I wish you good luck and our CEO sir still dapet pure..... ".
" Of elo' .. got nothing ", replied Haidar who was greeted by a lively laughter Keanu across there.
' Yes deh... anyhow high quality man like elo' time yes the bellows ngerasain unseal yes... definitely on ngantri 'kan tuh the beautiful girls ".
" Your sak karep is ......".
If you knew Key, how Haidar struggles to turn his own heart upside down in order to get closer to his Nania, you would definitely rethink to reveal such a thing.
" hc ... ", Hanin is still rnenatap Haidar with a pair of round eyes that are fenced in long fluffy and pliable. Which always makes Haidar feel at home for my mother's long views.
" What... What do you mean, mas ? ".
" Nania, you're keeping all this a secret. You're tough, you're strong, you're not weak. About Leisel and his mother. There must have been a time when you were a little tired .. lean on me ".
" Then .... What do you expect from me ? ".
" I .... ". Haidar who at that time divided his concentration with steering and navigation, was silent for quite a long time.
" Your intentions are very good, and I really appreciate it. But this ... has nothing to do with you ".
" Of course there is ", Haidar jerked quickly. " I'm sorry .. of course there is .. because you are the daughter of Mrs Firman. You're no one else to our family. You .... sister .. my little one ... the other one ".
Stupid ..., at that time Haidar cursed to himself.
" So yes mas ". But that face full of tenderness then slightly bowed for a while. " I'm sorry. Sorry .... I'm too. ge'er ..ah, I.. I will definitely come to ask for your help... someday ".
" I waited. Come to me, don't hesitate. It's free. there's no pay dime ".
" Of course...if you ask for a reward, what will I pay for it with ?. You must almost have all the things yes ... ha.ha.ha.. ".
I just ... haven't had you yet .
Her Nania looked even prettier as she laughed so. And Haidar promised inwardly, he would always make Hanin Hanania laugh happily. No more tears. There was no longer a face full of wounds that his heart hid.
' Tonight or tomorrow afternoon to Berlin ? ' .
' Tonight. Will you wait for me at the cafe ? ', reply Haidar.
' Would I have dinner ready ?'. Hanin's answer was more than a yes' to Haidar.
' Of course, can you make a special request ?'.
' 😁😁... ma..aaf... stay turkey roast lemon sauce and apple Strudel. Still want to ? '.
' Okay ... wait for me, one more hour '.
' You said you only arrived tonight in Berlin ... why is another hour here ? what are you riding? .. Don't tease me ah '.
' Hey, you forgot the time, pretty sister. Of course I took the train. It's almost eight o'clock in the night '.
' Oh .. Oh my goodness. Yes it was. See you later '. That's how Hanin ended his message.
Leaving the pensive Haidar alone by simply befriending the gentle roar of this interstate high-speed train. He thought of the tiny beauty who must be very busy working today, to forget the scroll of time. That girl must have enjoyed her work. But is not he tired?, his unequal body of one hundred and sixty centimeters?.
Doesn't working in the kitchen require extraordinary power, precise time management and high concentration. Similar to him a while ago. Who must work to compete with time, take the right decisions and quickly in order to save, and also predict all possibilities that can happen and become a threat.
Sometimes Haidar feels very tired, very eager to lean. But he must stay awake and alert. What about Nania ?. As close as he is to his concentration, until he experiences time disorientation. Must be that pretty girl .. actually. And himself ... aaah, why even ask to make a special menu. Outrageous are you Haidar !!.
Haidar again cursed and blamed himself, too ignorant and arbitrary. While the fast train was traveling at an unchanged speed, bringing it closer to her Nania.
It has begun to enter autumn, although the rest of spring has not yet fully passed.. And the air had started to cool, even though it had not yet bitten. Haidar grabbed the collar of his coat when he came out of the biggest train station in the city. Walk slowly, trying to give a longer time to someone who has promised him a portion of dinner.
He then smiled slightly, remembering the pleasant thing that would welcome him.
" Want I prepare dinner ? ". That question, it felt like it had a companion alive.
Had Nania added with one more word ... 'honey'. Haidar would no longer be able to hold her heart and heart that was blissfully blissful. You are !! .. be gracious to ask for forgiveness.
That slow step in the end had brought him to the doorstep of the cafe that was dimly calming. A slightly thin man, with a looming nose greeted him with a slightly threatening impressed look. But when Haidar greeted him kindly
" Good night, I have an appointment with chef Hanin. Is he still here ? ".
" Ah .. yes.. yes you are the master of Indonesia. Please sit down, our chef has just improved ", the young man of Turkish descent replied more kindly.
" Thank you so much" made Haidar feel so welcome in this place.
Shortly after he was given a glass of lemonade ginger, a distinctive sound that lately can overturn his world. A sweet, soft voice, as light as feathers and crisp as it rattled his eardrums. He could not turn his face away from the door. Waiting for a face as bright as the sparkling pearls in the ocean to burst out, stating that the day was absolutely perfect.
" Hey mas.... ".
She smiled very sweetly, her eyes twinkling similar to that of a chastity.
" Special lemon turkey for you, new menu for Thanksgiving later ".
And the world is like switching its axis of rotation. The girl, as if having combined the two poles to rhythmically dance in her steps. All revolved and intertwined with the bright stars in the beautiful eyes.
And Haidar .. he got lost among the peaceful beauty.
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A dozen years ago, maybe even two decades back from the present. Where the world is still full of joy, at least so in the eyes of a little girl who is engrossed in playing with her dolls. He plays alone, but does not care, because he is busy telling stories with Rabitania the rabbit lady in pink. Which seems to be waiting for Rebota, the handsome rabbit lord. When then there was the sound of footsteps running with enthusiasm, two handsome-faced boys came to the beautiful little girl .
" Mba .. let's play doctor" ask a boy.
" Raka. Not so Rabitania? .. we are waiting for Mr. Rebota ".
" But Mba Cinta wanted to. How to break the promise ".
" I didn't break my promise Haidar .. I just said yesterday .. okay, play sometime and it's not now ".
" Ah.. mba Cheating love .. Come on Dar, let's get the doctor's kit ".
And the two handsome boys then joined each other, running small up the stairs perched round. Their cheerful voices were still heard from the lower room. The little girl no longer cared, she returned engrossed with her rabbit pair.
" Kak Namu .. ", he cried to the older boy, and was busy reading a book while sitting comfortably on the sofa. " Want to accompany mister Rebota for a while?..I want to take the music box first with miss Rabitania ".
" Oh ..yeah, I'll accompany him ". This boy did not refuse at all . He even got down from his seat and approached the stuffed bunny, without even turning his gaze away from the book he was reading.
Meanwhile in the little girl while humming cheerfully with her rabbit girl doll, jumping happily while climbing the stairs. All looks ordinary, no sound of any noise, making the boy who accompanied the tuxedo rabbit more drowned with the thick book he read.
But then she became a little jolted as she began to hear a shriek between giggling laughter . Not to mention he could understand what was really going on. Suddenly there was a scream that broke the peace of the day.
" Vaaaa... aaaah.....". Clearly it was the voice of a little girl named Love, who instantly made her stand up, then darted as fast as she could.
" Love... why ? ".
" Hwaa ..huaaa", and the cry broke unbearably, the little Love's body was so trembling while tears were pouring down.
" What are you guys, Love?", snapped Namu at the nosy duo who now looked down with pale faces and stood together.
" I'm sorry .. I don't mean that. It's Raka ...".
" Just want to inject a doll .. but, can not .. continue mba Cinta ngalangin.. so get injected. sorry ... ".
" Oh my goodness ... ", little Namu widened her eyes in disbelief. The syringe is still stuck in the hand of Love, precisely a few inches below the elbow.
" Hwaaa... sister ...please ". Love cried, with Isaac shaking his shoulders quite strongly.
" Where can I get injections ?. Ready to do it ? ", Namu instead yelled angrily at Raka and Haidar.
" Haidar took it from Aunt Orlin's bag", Raka reported.
" But you shot sister Love" Haidar did not want to be the only one guilty.
" Find mama ... Aunt Hana can also ... hunt !!!! ".
And the two boys immediately ran, obeying the request of his brother who now had a red face full of anger.
" Brother Namu ... pain ". Love is still trembling.
" Yes.. don't look .. just look at brother ".
" I ... fear ...".
" There is a sister here..see Brother yes...wait mama .. soon. Love ..... ".
And that tight grip also strengthens. That gentle look was calming.
...Apparently .... you have been at peace for my heart long ago ...