The Shah of First Love

BACKFIRES

Kani couldn't get rid of what she saw for a few seconds. Until this night he thought about it. His eyebrows are massaged until Syamsir who voluntarily massaged his shoulders and head that feels heavy.

“You sick?” Ms. Ismi asked while sitting down.

“Gotchable germs, Bu.” Kani did not stare and her mother glanced at Mr. Muji. He had already intended to deliver the good news which would be bad news if it came to Kani.

“Kani..” Gelagat Bu Ismi already realized Kani especially if not men and marriage to be alluded to. “This one is different. Her cousin Yana who works with Ramlan, she used to ask about you and her mother a few days ago and asked Mom. You have a candidate, he said. Mom said no and the man kept urging Ramlan to give you your phone number but Ramlan wouldn't dare if you didn't give him permission. How?”

Kani just shrugged, uncertain. “Isn't that Yana's cousin even younger than me, Mom? What's his name, Syam?” Kani looked behind her back.

“Name Bara.” Shamsir choked, he was very afraid to get angry if he participated in this discussion and impact on the pocket money reduced, even more creepy if it was eliminated.

“Yang true, we are different five years.” Kani's eyes are rounded. He could have been assessed in droves.

“Ah is not really Teteh like to be approached by many men with varying ages. Some are young, some are above a little, some are the same age, yes, yes, origin do not men!” Shamsir scowled and Kani glared at him. He pursed his lips tightly. The creepy signal was blazing. The pocket money, his mind whispered.

“She should know that I have been involved in problems that are afraid of backfiring or she will later question my education, also I who had failed to get married.” Kani is afraid that the events Kalingga has done are repeated.

Mr. Muji sighed fretfully. Ms. Ismi was silent and Shamsir was clearly silent.

“Just give me my number if he wants.” Kani bit her lips. Tight with his own words but those around him smiled widely, it was a good sign.

The next morning, Kani had taken a bath, it was difficult to wear her blue work uniform with a black list. The name of the shop is clearly on the uniform. Kani was watering the plants in front of the house. Her long hair was half wet and she had not even combed.

From far away, eyes glistened at him. Amarendra was already in the village early in the morning. His lips continued to smile but disappeared instantly when he saw a man riding a motorcycle stop. Looked at Kani stick and Kani did not refuse.

There was a small snarling sound from his chest. The hot air over there is burning with jealousy especially if she knows how many men have approached her over the years.

“That was last night I.” Smiling widely, a man named Bara who has now come down from his motorbike. He sent a chat last night but it wasn't answered. Staring at Kani who blocked the fence is also a flower pot lined up. What a beautiful view this morning.

“Later save.” Kani smiled gently.

Amarendra was stunned where he stood. “What the fuck are you, Kani, those smiles are on her. Insolent is a guy, who is he early in the morning greet Kani so!” Babbling was upset and his jaws tightened when he realized the man was quite handsome.

Bara reached out her hand, giving a pack of Yellow Rice that she had intended for Kani. I left because I had to get ready for work too.

Shamsir who saw came teasing and Kani grabbed her hair until she screamed.

While Amarendra, he glared cynically.

During the afternoon at Ayas Tamales Shop, precisely the break, Kani was silent when four other employees docked.

“There's a guy looking for you here. What are you in trouble with? He doesn't look like a random person, Kani.”

Kani swallows saliva. What's wrong with him? Why it sounded creepy and she tried to remember what she was doing, just remember the man who walked as well yesterday almost made her big pregnant sister fall. Whatisit? Ow hell! Kani is afraid she talks a no-no to the Boss then she is fired.

“Kani.” The man they called the Boss exclaimed. Kani left them all and walked slowly over. “You never said you knew him.” He jerks his legs. Kani was shocked and slightly retreated.

“I'm sorry for all my faults for always scolding you too much, don't complain about strange things.if there's a little good from me, tell me that's it, I'm afraid of getting fired. I have four children from two wives, I'll have them kicked out if they don't have a job. Please, yes.” He spoke by begging. Kani frowned confusedly and her shoulders were patted softly with her Boss face so pale.

Kani chose a goodbye to work again. Did the man she clutched firmly in her clothes have a big hand until his Boss was shriveled?

*****

Amarendra was silent, sighing, dizzy from hearing the recording of Mother's voice scolding all out after Bunda knew from Kirana that she was going to Bandung. The longer the recording of the sound he heard, the more the end Mother cried asking him to come back, immediately!

Amarendra did not blame Kirana, Kirana was also surprised when answering Mommy but it turns out that Mommy does not know about it.

Mommy's bad guess was aggravated by Amarendra's original answer that night to Lusi, PICKING UP the FORMER clearly Mother Senewen heard it.

“When would you like to meet him, Maren?” The newly arrived Abah asked as he sat staring at his granddaughter who was standing staring darkly around. “Capacitate to meet and marry. You guys are both adults, don't be like a child, but Abah is still there too, right? Come get married, want a hundred wedding or want a gift from Abah?”

Amarendra looked briefly.

“I took a while to brace myself, for the meeting after so long. I tremble when I see it from far away especially if it is close. It's worse if he's still like he used to be, squandering hugs and whatnot. I can smell and faint in front of him.” He nodded and took a deep breath.

“Bikin mumet, mostly thinker.” Abah clucked, scoffed and left.

The next morning, Amarendra bought breakfast, he ate alone because Abah was busy in the store. Today the terminal as it used to be, the spilled market will fill the Terminal on Monday and Friday.

Amarendra chokes at the sight of Kani and one young man behind who is holding a boy's hand. The man remembered Mr. Muji once said his wife was pregnant again, was that Kani's younger brother? He smiled and looked at the grown-up Shamsir, pangling, his height surpassing Kani. The three stopped for breakfast Chicken Porridge. Amarendra saw Kani's eyes continue to glance at her Abah Shop. Kani was about to look up to see Balcony and Amarendra quickly enter.

“I always wish I could see you there. Anytime that even if you don't see me,” muttered Kani.

Kani tries to focus and rubs her hair.

“Syam, later go home by ojek only do not walk. Carry groceries carefully, especially eggs, it's for the seven-monthly event Kenanga.” Kani spoke quietly and Shamsir nodded.

“Di wholesale cheaper.” Kani gave the money one blue sheet.

“No, it's cheap there too. All buy ice cream, Amung would want.” Shamsir glanced at Pamungkas and the boy nodded.

Kani doesn't care, she also has to go to work. All the needs of the seven-month Kenanga event are ready but what they buy is the main side dish as well as some other needs that Kenanga forgets to buy.

Shamsir and Pamungkas continue to eat. Amarendra who had come out, his forehead shriveled to see Kani was no longer among them. He sighed, too much style indeed, there should be no need to get ready first. It would be very easy to meet Kani among her younger siblings. He won't be too nervous, but he's careless now.

“Heh, where are you going?” exclaimed Abah, stop pressing the calculator and those in line looked at Amarendra.

“That last night Abah said?” sahut Amarendra and Abah smiled.

“Ya is there.” Abah shook his hand and Amarendra left.

Syamsir and Pamungkas go to minimarket. Finally delicating his eyes, buying cigarettes was only an excuse after he saw Syamsir's eyes continue to stare at a beautiful minimarket employee. Shamsir had been watching him for a long time. The one who got tired of pulling his shirt but he didn't care.

A moment later he realized there was nothing. Died him, hit by spray Kaniraras which is always more fierce than Mother or Father. He was choosing a toy with an unknown man. Both are familiar and Shamsir is afraid his sister is kidnapped. He pulled roughly and the man was none other than Amarendra immediately standing up who was initially crouching.

“Do not talk to strangers, you are this.” His eyes squinted and he looked down in fear. Shamsir tried to seize what was being held by Pamungkas but was detained. Finally want it but he did not bring money while the man was still watching.

“I pay, let him save it,” said Amarendra.

“Not necessary!” Shamsir. He did not recognize Amarendra at all even though he used to see him occasionally in school. The rumored High School student is close to her brother.

“He knows Father, A’.” The end of the complaint and that makes him want to be approached.

“And you believe? Stupid!” Shamsir was angry and drove Amarendra away or he would shout child abductors. Amarendra held his hand and called out the name of Mr. Muji. Shamsir gasped and stopped.

Shamsir believed but was still half-hearted.

Amarendra pulls Pamungkas, letting him buy whatever he wants. He offered Shamsir. Shamsir ogah-ogahan even though he really wants to.

After leaving the minimarket. Finally tucked to immediately take the groceries.

“Come in, I inter.” Amarendra opened the car door. Shamsir opened his mouth to make a rejection. He was increasingly convinced the man was a child kidnapper and a young kidnapper like him.  They might be sold, he thought. He hasn't done it so easily to come in. Which kid doesn't want to get in the car. He even jumped a little so that his butt felt how soft it was in the car.

Shamsir glared back and entered as well. All the way after taking the groceries. In the car was silent until Amarendra cleared his throat to speak to Shamsir next to him.

“How are things, especially Mr Muji?”

“Good,” ketus Syamsir and Amarendra shook their heads. Jutek once the prospective sister-in-law, just watch out, he growled.

After the car arrived, the two got off and Amarendra was still inside.

“Follow if you are really our father's friend.” Shamsir is starting to melt, still a little sniffy.

“Other times, I have business, send greetings to your father.” He closed the car glass and passed away.

Shamsir was confused and Pamungkas had run towards their house.

Mr. Muji was not there when the two came home. Until the evening while eating together, Shamsir told me.

“Which Father's friend, huh? Friends you have many problems, from everywhere if there is a project.” Mr. Muji thought hard.

“Name Amar, Sir.” Shamsir bribed the last bribe.

Mr. Muji was wide-eyed and hit him on the shoulder. Shamsir grimaced while waking up.

“What is the name Amar? O God, what the child is like now, still remember the same Father. Why else, huh, he's in this area? So I want to see you, you should invite to stop by.” Mr. Muji was so excited and happy to hear the boy had news. But, why did he know Shamsir and his children? Mr. Muji scratched his head.

“He was as successful as he was, sir. The car is nice, it looks like a lot of money. I invited to stop by but he said next time, maybe there's some business for him to come here.” Shamsir wiped his wet hands and Muji muttered.

“The car is good, sir. Amung ride the same car bought everything.” Finally enthusiastic.

“She's married yet huh now?” Mr. Muji smiled and saw that Pamungkas was playing with his new toy.

“Emang why, Sir?” Syamsir.

“Then... Your father wants to introduce the Amar same Teteh you.” Ms. Ismi glanced at her husband who was laughing loudly.

Kani who had been silent only hissed when her name was connected.

“That, right before.I also do not want, now also do not want and do not know. Maybe he already has a wife and children a lot.” Kani glared as Mr. Muji continued to look at her expectantly.

“Iya must be she's married.” Shamsir added and Mr. Muji's smile vanished.