
After the fall of Kenanga and Alfin by Angga, they are now dragged by Angga to explain what happened. And here they are, in a restaurant that is far enough from the headquarters. They stayed away deliberately avoiding suspicion from other fellow soldiers.
Kenanga sat opposite to Angga while at her back table, Alfin had to sit awkwardly with Angga's future wife, Bela.
Kenanga was silent and unaffected even though Angga looked at her constantly with a probing gaze.
I remember being stared at like that, she finally opened her voice. "Ask me."
"There's something I want to ask. So what's going on? Why the Lieutenant with Doctor Alfin? And wear a uniform?"
"You think?" ask Kenanga.
"I think you're getting married" said Angga, sounding quite hesitant.
"You already know the answer." said Kenanga indifferently.
"Seriously Lieutenant? How can? Since when are you guys dating? Why did you suddenly decide to get married and not tell us? We think the Lieutenant is single!" ask Angga streak. Kenanga rubbed her ear.
Seeing Kenanga's indifferent reaction, Angga became a hustle. "Ah Lieutenant, answer my question!" yells.
Kenanga let out a tired sigh, she gave a small nod.
"We were betrothed, never dating and were getting married. I only found out about it a month ago and I'm not sure I should tell you" Kenanga explained.
"Stupid you say? Don't-it's modern times, there's still a trend of matchmaking? I think this is only in the novels that Bela often read." Angga said in disbelief.
"So, please keep this a secret from the others. I don't want them to know before their time." pinta Kenanga.
"Why?" ask Angga.
"Because of our situation." said Kenanga. She continued, "We were betrothed and agreed to marry because we were both adults and relied on common sense without love. I have to establish our relationship first, like a commitment to coexist for a long time so what? So that I don't get into trouble in the military and Alfin's future is fine as well. That's why I kept it a secret so that our relationship was stronger before external interference came. And most importantly, so that I can still be an active soldier as usual." explained Kenanga at length.
Angga was stunned, he did not respond at all and instead looked at Kenanga as if fascinated by something.
Kenanga frowned when she did not hear the response from Angga.
"You understand no?" kenanga Tegur.
Angga nodded and shook his head, "I don't understand a single word but I'm amazed and in disbelief that I'll hear a very long speech coming out of the Lieutenant's mouth" he said.
Kenanga stared flatly at Angga, "The essence is secret." Kenanga asserted.
Angga nodded, "Okay Lieutenant. But..."
"But what?"
"May I be invited to the Lieutenant's wedding?" ask Angga. He hurriedly explained his words when he saw the look of Kenanga was very flat. "Take me as a co-worker. Although only a marriage contract but there are many guests is also better?"
Kenanga was silent for a while and then nodded.
Angga smiled happily, "Thank you Lieutenant!"
"Hem." reply Kenanga.
***
After their conversation was over, Kenanga and Angga came back to Alfin and Bela. They sit in their own places.
"What's going on?" whisper Alfin.
"Not a serious thing." Kenanga replied.
Angga watched Alfin closely, then extended his hand to shake hands. "Ekhem, doctor, welcome to our extended family" he said.
Alfin replied to Angga's hand and smiled, "Thank you" she replied. Then their hand links came off.
"I as a Lieutenant's colleague for seven years can only say that even though the Lieutenant has a flat look that will make anyone want to punch him," Kenanga glared at Angga, "But he actually has a good heart. As the saying goes, less talk, more action. A lieutenant is the type of person who cannot bear to see impenetrability or distress. Like, if during training there is a team with him, then whoever it is will be lucky and get an A."
Kenanga rolled her eyes lazily hearing the ravings of the Angga.
"You're Bela, right?" chirps Kenanga. The woman beside the Angga nodded her head.
"Congratulations on your marriage. Oh yes, my advice is not to just hit Angga if he hurt you. Tongjoklah him the area of his inner arm, it is the weakest point" said Kenanga flat.
Angga glared in annoyance, whereas Bela only frowned.
"Is this a suggestion to kill me?" sela Angga's.
"Are you going to die just from being stabbed once?" kenanga Reply. The woman then looked at Bela again, "Hey, just poke her with your kitchen knife" he continued.
"Lieutenant.." whine Angga. "Don't talk weird to my future wife."
"I'm just kidding. But Bela, just remember those tips yes. Your future husband was once stabbed in that section by Panji and he fainted for five minutes."
Angga snorted annoyedly. "Let's go. Don't listen anymore." Suddenly Angga pulled Bela's hand and they just left.
Kenanga who saw their departure with Angga who was floundering made her want to laugh.
"It turns out Anggi's sister is quite naughty too." Alfin joked.
Kenanga raised one corner of her lips, "I'm actually serious. That's a useful tip" he said staring at Alfin with seriousness.
Alfin lowered his smile.
***
A week later, Angga's wedding was held. After watching the marriage certificate in the morning, Tim Rajawali again attended the reception in the evening. They were dressed semi-formally. The four men on the team, compact wearing brown batik with different motifs. Their exotic brown skin is clearly emblazoned, attracting the charm of all women.
They were sitting down to eat dinner while waiting for Kenanga who had not come since. The plan is they will go up to the guarantee and congratulate the bride and groom together.
"Where's Lieutenant?" chirps Panji.
Bagas glanced at his watch, "It's eight." he said.
Right after saying that, the big door of the ballrom opened. Everyone turned to the door and froze when they saw someone walking in gracefully. Especially the Rajawali Team. They seemed to lose their jaws because they kept gaping staring at someone who was shining behind the spotlight. Kenanga came with her elegant look approaching their place.
"What's wrong with you guys?" asked Kenanga confused when all her colleagues just kept quiet and continued to look at her.
"Are I seeing Kenanga, the Military Goddess, or the British Princess?" Panji.
"Dressed like that makes your cross-face look clear" Riko said.
"Captain, Lieutenant is very pretty, isn't she?" ask Dani elbow elbow Bagas.
Bagas simply fell silent without responding. His eyes continued to stare at Kenanga with an indecipherable look.
Seeing this strange reaction, Kenanga glanced at her clothes from top to bottom. He was different tonight. He wears a kebaya with his hair dyed. And also makeup. A look he had only shown the first time during a meeting with the Alfin family.
"Is this weird enough?" ask Kenanga.
Panji shook his head, "Of course not. Women should dress like this. It's just that it feels weird to see you with such a stunning look like this. Undoubtedly, you are indeed a Military Goddess!" puji Panji held up both thumbs.
Kenanga flicked her hand, ending this conversation. "We'd better go to the wedding, congratulate the bride" he said.
The four men stood up and Kenanga walked ahead while the men walked behind her. They were like escorting Kenanga who now looked like a queen. The Rajawali team is the center of attention. Especially Kenanga. Some even took pictures. Their co-workers but different units also look fascinated.
"Well, there's a queen's entourage. Is this queen being bewitched to dress like never?" welcome Angga over the pelaminan.
Kenanga snorted, "May I poke your husband?" tanyanya glanced at Bela.
Angga laughed hearing that.
"But your face is shining, surely the Lieutenant will look like this when married later." seduced Angga.
"We'll have to wait a few more years to be sure." Dani replied.
"Or maybe not at all" Panji added skeptically.
"Ah, it could have been precisely after this that followed the Lieutenant." reply Angga ignorant.
Kenanga.
Panji laughed amusedly at her, "She just doesn't have a lover, how will it catch up?"
"Who knows, whose soul mate knows?" timpal Angga's.
"Yes, congratulations Bang Angga and Mbak Bela. May it last. "timpal Panji.
Riko, Dani and Bagas also began to recieve one by one. After that they took pictures together in the area.
***
Kenanga returned home as soon as she finished. He entered the password and the door opened. Kenanga walked towards the living room.
Clack
Kenanga stopped stepping as her feet felt something strange on the floor. Feeling wrong, Kenanga quickly turned on the lights. And how shocked he was to see a puddle of water filling his entire house.
Kenanga looked up and the water droplets turned out from the unit above her. Quickly Kenanga called security.
Shortly security and the building owner arrived. They help wrap all Kenanga furniture. Water has been removed as well.
"Once again I apologize for this incident. We have also contacted the owner upstairs about this incident" said the owner of the building.
"What's really going on?" ask Kenanga.
"It looks like there's a pipe leak from the apartment upstairs. Actually he said it from yesterday and the plan is tomorrow we'll fix it before there's this incident."
Tap
Someone entered Kenanga's house in a hurry.
"Sir, what's going on?" ask the person who is the owner of the apartment upstairs. The apartment is just above Kenanga.
"Alfin?" sela Kenanga was surprised.
Alfin immediately turned his head, and his eyes widened when he saw Kenanga standing there. He just realized there was a Kenanga.
"Wait, so this is my sister's apartment?" exclaim Alfin. Kenanga.
"You know each other?" the owner of the building.
"Yes sir." replied Alfin.
"Thank God it was like that. So what happened was the pipe that Mas Alfin reported leaked was that the water flooded the apartment Mbak Kenanga." he explained.
"Ah, I'm sorry Brother. I was overtime in the hospital and didn't know anything like this was happening" Alfin said.
"No problem, he said that the pipe was indeed leaking and will be repaired tomorrow. It's not your fault" Kenanga said.
"But still my sister's house gets wet as well as all the furniture. Oh yeah, sir how long's the repair?"
"That's only three days. I'll make sure the job is done right away." the building owner replied.
Alfin nodded in understanding, "Where will you stay while you wait?"
"Of course at my Om's house."
"Then as the compensation, I will deliver my brother and sister's belongings can be stored where I used to be."
"All right, I agree."
Alfin let out a sigh of relief. He was relieved Kenanga was not a difficult person to negotiate with.
"I also as a building owner feel bad for this inconvenience so as a compensation, for the cost of repairing and cleaning the house, I bear it."
"May sir, thank you" said Alfin smiling.
The building owner and security staff left after confirming everything. Kenanga asked permission to change her clothes and remove her makeup before leaving. Be Alfin waiting in the living room.
Before long, Kenanga had changed into more comfortable clothes. He then stuffed some of his things into a bag to store in Alfin's house. After cleaning it up, the woman returned to the living room.
Alfin immediately turned his head when Kenanga was in front of him, "Come brother." he asked while taking over the bag that Kenanga was carrying.
Kenanga nodded, she exited the house followed by Alfin.
***
In another part of the world, Siska was playing with a cell phone in her tent that was darn with an oil lamp. There are three signal bars on this sunny night. And Siska obviously didn't waste the opportunity. He surfed in cyberspace.
Siska then saw a post Meilani was in the boutique. His caption made Siska frown.
"Try the fashion of the future-in-law. What's that supposed?" tanyanya's confused.
Drrt
Aunt Meilani
Boy, aunt accidentally saw you online. How is Siska?
Incidentally, there was a message from Aunt Kenanga. Siska answered immediately.
Siska
My aunt Harare was bright and the signal came at me like a falling durian. Oh yes aunt, about the post aunty who is a candidate-in-law..Abhimanyu's sister is getting married?
Aunt Meilani
What are you drunk about? Abhimanyu is married. He has lived happily in London with his wife's son. Aunt rejected polygamy!
Siska grimaced a little, she blamed her brain for not thinking first.
Siska
Then who does aunt mean? Which memories are possible.
Aunt Meilani
Who told? Kenanga will get married later.
Byur
Siska who happened to be drinking water instantly spouted out the water she gulped. He glared in disbelief at the reply message from Meilani. Quickly he typed in a reply.
Siska
Kenanga is getting married?! When's? How do I not know?!
Aunt Meilani
Next week, you're home, right? If that's the case, aunt doesn't know. You ask yourself why he didn't tell you.
Siska clucked in disbelief at what happened. He just read Meilani's message.
"Why didn't he tell me? That flat-footed woman!" gerutu.
He then pressed a line of numbers on his cell phone, waiting impatiently for his phone to be received by the person immediately. After sounding his third ring, his phone connected.
"Hello, Ernie? There's still one seat left for the first kicker, right?" ask Siska directly.
"....."
"Okay, I'll take that. I have to go home tomorrow!" sambar Siska's.
***
Someone ran as hard as he could on a narrow street in an alley. The alley was terrible, there wasn't enough lighting and it was very muddy. The man ran away avoiding the pursuit of someone in the right hat following him from behind.
The man clucked in annoyance as he looked back, he was still being chased. He sped up his run. His heart beat fast as his footsteps tried not to slow down despite being very tired. His life is at stake here.
He looked back, the person chasing him was already invisible He let out a sigh of relief. The man stopped running and walked while panting.
"Fuck-" The man was about to curse but stopped when his hoodie was pulled from the side.
The man was instantly frightened because the person who pulled his hood was the same person who was chasing after him.
The eyes of the deer from behind the mask of the mysterious person narrowed. He opened his mask and a grinning smile was immediately visible from his cold face.
"You're caught." he sighed. And the man could only swallow his saliva with great difficulty.
"I'm sorry, Bagas" he said.