The Shah of First Love

TRACTS

“Maren, I'm tired.”

“Quick, you who want to go up to this far. Should I carry it too?”

Kani chuckles and runs, jumping onto Amarendra's back. The man almost staggered back because he was not ready to accept Kani.

“Take me, get down there.” Kani lightly told, Amarendra bit his finger and Kani grimaced. “I was carried and you I bribe.” Kani grinned, put her chin on her shoulders and made their cheeks stick. Amarendra was not amused anymore and he received the fingers put food in his mouth, Kani continued to smile and laugh. Suddenly Amarendra's steps slowed down when he saw Kalingga, Kani who was busy staring at Amarendra's face raised her head and saw who was there. Kalingga with a girl, he was holding his hand but he came off when he saw Kani until his lover's face folded.

Kani wanted to go down but Amarendra held back and turned his head. “I slam you down there if you want to go down,” threatened and Kani manyun.

“Kani, you are here, why are you carried so?” Kalingga just stared at Kani's face and Amarendra glared.

“He was always like this, very spoiled to me,” replied Amarendra and Kani silently. “Excuse.” Amarendra passed by the two of them and Kani noticed Amarendra's annoyed face.

Arriving at the parking lot, Amarendra put on his helmet and glanced at Kalingga with his girlfriend. Kani also turned her head and the girl smiled at him, she retorted even though she was nervous.

“Where else are you going? How about we eat together, I pay.” Kalingga looked at Kani and Amarendra pulled the girl. Already opened his mouth to refuse but Kani nodded, agreeing!

The four of them went to a place to eat, Amarendra was uncomfortable and glanced at Kani next to him. Kalingga who ordered food, Amarendra was lazy if he had to tawari and Kani was confused about which one to choose.

“You're a matching couple.” The girl named Hilmi smiled and Kani chuckled at Amarendra, she shuddered amusedly, could-be mistakenly dating her own friend.

Hilmi kept Kani talking, Kani chimed in well and Amarendra held his chin to notice how Kani smiled, laughed, but still carelessly hit her. While Kalingga, he does not like to see Kani with Amarendra until the road together like this. He wanted to fight but was afraid of Kani being targeted.

They eat together occasionally talk, Hilmi noticed Kani who finished her food until slippery, she shook her head while smiling a little mockingly, Amarendra realized and he did not like

“Spend it, Hilmi.” Kalingga looked at his lover who always left food. Kani and Amarendra glanced at each other hearing Kalingga's resolute voice.

“I'm full, Mas.” Hilmi smiled widely. Kalingga looked disappointed. Grabbing the drink is a bit rough.

“I'm lucky because when I take her out to eat, she can always appreciate the food. Enjoying food until it runs out is not a sign of greed, not only appreciating the food but appreciating those who spend money to pay for it. She is not only beautiful but her mind is also broad,” Amarendra said then smiled at Kani. Kani who was drinking was confused, what was that strange thing?

Kalingga lowered his head and Hilmi was embarrassed by Amarendra's insinuations.

“I'm still thirsty, Maren.” Kani whispers. Maren gave her half of the remaining drink, she kept it quiet because she knew her girl always needed to drink more. Kani smiled, finished it then rubbed her wet lips. Kani continued to stare at Amarendra's sour face and her sharp eyes pointed at Hilmi many times until she had to pinch him to stop but then, Amarendra invited him home.

“Kani, has your number been changed?” Kalingga who followed with his lover asked.

“Iya, Mas,” replied Kani and Amarendra who were wearing helmets pulled their chins. I don't like that girl looking at other guys.

“Mana your number.” Kalingga had already pulled out his phone and Amarendra hissed. Kani looked at Amarendra, hesitating for him to give.

“Get him who can give permission, Mas,” reply Kani and continue, “May I love you or not?” Kani looked at Amarendra and Amarendra smiled.

“Tak I allow, once again thanks for the food.” Amarendra pulls Kani's hand and takes her away. Kalingga was wide-eyed and Hilmi looked at him.

While Kani and Amarendra, both of whom are already far away, Kani continues to stare at Amarendra's face from the rear-view mirror.

“That's your phone number, isn't it? Why should I have permission from you to give it to Om?”

Kani chuckles softly.

“I feel more comfortable having little contact. Just reply to a message from you take time.”

“Then, did you not get sick seeing her with her lover?”

Amarendra saw Kani smiling broadly, tightening her arms, swiping her cheeks on her shoulders.

“I know I don't deserve him, Maren. I know very well his family who has high standards for their child's lover let alone to be a daughter-in-law, I don't want to expect both.” Kani so sounds really willing because of her circumstances.

Amarendra smiled sweetly.

“Become my son-in-law only, yes?” He chuckled and his waist was pinched.

“Since when have you had a brother? Trying to match her with me? She's prettier than you or vice versa?”

Amarendra sighed rudely, could-can, yes clearly for him..Is he not at all worthy of being a companion to life? He's pissed. Patience, Kani is so, her good thoughts continue to support her so that she does not give up. After all, the two are still young to mention about marriage and also the most realistic thing is Amarendra is reflecting on whether he really deserves to get the moon he is boning?

Until the usual roadside, Kani down and Amarendra yearns someday will be able to drive his girl home until entering the house, not on the side of the road like this, still far away, too, he's feeling less comfortable.

“Thank you for everything, this is our last meeting..” Kani stopped her sentence as her lips smothered the man.

“I don't want to hear, we will always meet,” Amarendra and keep his hands away. Kani smiled and nodded. Amarendra slowly grabbed Kani's hand, stroking her back with her thumb. “Please, don't stop giving me news or stop replying to my messages.”

Kani shook her head then replied, “I will say hello first if you do not have time to do it first.”

Amarendra smiled and walked down the curves of his beautiful face with both eyes. “Kani, one of your dreams fell but your other dreams and desires can still be pursued. Don't feel like it's all over just because you broke up until here, you know? You can defy and stay in school, but you accept this reality with a breastplate. I don't want to see Kani's puffy face anymore, or her wet eyes, or her sobs that always wake me up in the middle of the night. Your life is still long, which on the bridge at that time, please do not repeat.” Amarendra looked at her heart, her voice was discordant and her eyes were teary, she would be far away with Kani, she was eager to hug him if she could. Twenty seconds if the girl pleases.

“I promise, will not repeat my stupidity like yesterday. I have a family, I have best friends like you, I'm sorry I had the intention to end my life.” Kani returned Amarendra's hand and Amarendra felt heavy to release him.

“If there are men approaching, do not be served. Take care of yourself, in the city is very different from in the village.” He was very scared and Kani nodded and approached. Amarendra reflexes took off his hand. Kani's lips stuck to her forehead then followed by a small kiss and Kani released it.

Kani waved her hand and walked backwards. Scream repeatedly “Don't forget me even if you meet a prettier girl later.” Kani smiled and Amarendra stood up, his body frozen, sighing, eager to catch up and return the kiss from the tiny lips.

Kani continued to wave, staring at Kani's departure and touching her forehead.

“Tak will I wash!” he said again and again then glanced at Kani who had turned into the alley of his house.