The Shah of First Love

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“Go, take your family asap.” Mr. Muji looked at Amarendra who slowly turned in disbelief. “This is too risky to be delayed for long, see, Kani even dared to hold a man in front of her family.”

Amarendra smiled and Kani let go of her hand. Kani continues to thank Amarendra as well. Amarendra will not be allowed to leave until the show at the house finishes later tonight. Later that night, Kani escorts Amarendra out of his house. He pouted in front of the man.

“We're getting married, why is your face so?” His hand swayed with his index finger pulling Kani's chin.

“You have not explained to me why you know the father,” he urged and Amarendra has opened the car door.

“Iya later I explain, I go home first and I call later.” He enters and Kani feels heavy about letting go. “Kani, get ready too we will go to Jakarta. I told you mom and dad.”

“Ngapain?” He's surprised.

“Yes met Mommy, I have to show her future daughter-in-law and this child will not be alone anymore. Bring Shamsir too. I'm home, Abah must have been waiting.”

Kani smiled and her hand swayed holding the car glass. “Do not want to be alone with me?” he asked while mesem-mesem and Amarendra looked at him with a small smile.

“That's exactly, it would be dangerous if we were alone.” He chuckles in shame and Kani laughs. “After we get married, there will be nothing that makes me hesitate to do anything.” He connected, very slowly with his fingers gently stroking the back of Kani's and Kani's hands away his hands.

“EKHEEEMMM...Demon passing!” The thunderous sound of Shamsir from behind the wall made the two shocked. Amarendra laughed off as he drove off his car. Kani smiled shyly and left.

Kani glares while dealing with her sister and Shamsir continues to grumble.

“Do not want to be alone with me? So flirty!” firmly Shamsir and Kani silenced her brother's mouth was strong.

***

Mother cut vegetables while occasionally sighing, shaking her head, and Susi who sat watching did not have the heart to see it.

Lusi sighed, somehow curing the pain Amarendra was going through. His departure to Solo for college still does not make him able to forget the girl then went further to Japan, but now he is still not able to give up his heart to be visited by other women. For a long time it seemed like he had to bring Amarendra to be treated on a Kyai, he was afraid not to worry anymore.

Mother turned her head when she heard Amarendra's voice greeting Merlin. Mother smiled because her son finally came home. Lusi also got up to see if his sister was okay or disheveled after returning from the city he had always avoided.

“Mother,” said Amarendra softly with a crunchy face and a bright smile. “I brought future daughter-in-law Bunda.”

Susi and Mommy were confused, Amarendra close his lips and turned his head. There was only Shamsir and Kani frozen behind the wall. Amarendra leaned over his body and waved.

“Come,” invite him and Kani instead silence while playing fingers with indeterminate thoughts. Amarendra pulled his arm and Bunda and Lusi saw the figure of Kani who then embraced Amarendra shoulder.

Kani turned her head, looked at Amarendra for a moment and then looked down. He was confused what to say after a long time without seeing Mommy and he had never met with Lusi. Hearing Yana's story, Lusi is annoying and scary.

Slowly, Mother approached, although still confused. The host should welcome his guests. Kani replies to Mother's embrace and Amarendra is happy to see the two.

Until the night in Jakarta. Amarendra immediately asked Mother to face to explain everything. Lusi who initially did not care much chose to listen as well.

“It's rude of that kid named Kalingga. You should've hit her in the face and Mommy would've spilled chili powder on her face to let her know how painful Kani and her family are.” The old woman was so anxious and Amarendra calmed her down.

“Batnya marriage is a disgrace, not only in the village, in the city will also get a lot of ridicule let alone the women who often experience it.” Lusi shook his head and did not expect Kani to be willing to marry another man so that Amarendra could he stay away. It is true that little was said by Sutan that Amarendra was too blind when he was close to Kani. He went to college and work, his life is in order now. Although he was tormented by being away with Kani, he spilled every day for whatever he could do.

“Mother agrees, right, I'm with Kani married? I've solved the misunderstanding between us. Please support and blessing, Mother,” pinta Amarendra soft and Mother looked at him closely then turned her eyes on Lusi. Lusi just shrugged his shoulders, it's up to the mother. Mommy's smile slowly expands then holds Amarendra's chin and drops a kiss on his forehead.

“Originally as soon as possible, do not delay,” he said gently and Amarendra smiled happily.

Kani and Shamsir, who had been bathing, eating, are now near the pool. Confused what to do.

“I want to drink, but scared.” Shamsir shook Kani's arm.

“For a while, do you think I dare to wander around in a house this big? I was afraid of being suddenly struck by shit and blamed.” Kani glanced in annoyance.

“You watch too much soap opera!” timpal Shamsir and he rose up. Kani tried to ban it but she couldn't stand the thirst. Syamsir continued to walk until he passed Amarendra, whispering asking and Amarendra took him to the kitchen and pointed to his room if Syamsir wanted to rest first.

Kani was pensive, moving the foot she lowered into the pool water, hesitating to do so. Afraid the host was angry but he was bored. Kani looked over when she heard the sound of footsteps.

Amarendra with a big smile, carrying a tray and approaching. Kani receives a glass and Amarendra notices the two tiny, smooth legs swinging around in the water. His pants rolled up to his knees.

“Have told you everything? Am I accepted? I don't want to get married if I only get one-sided blessing.” Kani turned her eyes over the water of the pond that was gently surging in the wind.

Amarendra slowly brushed his hair until Kani's ears were seen. “Like your parents, Mother and Lusi do not want to procrastinate, must be immediately.”

Kani's face immediately turned to Amarendra. He would never make a mistake again hurting this incredible man next to him.

Amarendra smiled and raised his glass closer to his lips. Before long he invited Kani to rise to meet Mother and Susi in the living room. Kani is hugged tightly by Mommy and she looks timid. From across the table, Amarendra watched as he played with his two nephews. A warm chat takes place and Kani looks awkward the first time she comes face to face with Lusi. In silent listening also occasionally answered Mother and Lusi, Kani's eyes continued to look at Amarendra who was aware of it. Amarendra was silent, deliberately fixing the position so that Kani could notice it more clearly even though she had to try hard to hide her smile.

Kani watched from bottom to top, more thoroughly than the chest wrapped in a Navy shirt and holding on to the man's face. Her eyes, her nose, her smile, suddenly Kani shook her head as she looked at Amarendra's lips, reflecting on how kissed and warm those lips were all those years ago. Crazy one! He could only curse himself in the heart because in this situation he even imagined the ridiculous thing he used to do with the man. Until finally Mother invited him to go to the room, asked him to sleep together and Mother's eyes slightly bought in the direction of her son. Amarendra sizzled at the vigilance that was being spread wide by his mother.

At one in the morning, Kani woke up and was silent long enough to look at the face of Mother next to her. Kani hesitated to move, she was afraid that Mother would wake up. Finally he slowly got down and sent a message to Amarendra.

Kani:

Maren, are you asleep?

Kani bites her lips and the still-awake Amarendra retaliates.

Amarendra; I'm doing work, a little.

Kani: These nights? Is shamsir asleep?

Amarendra: He is very good.

Kani: I'm sorry if he snores, his snoring is like the roar of a lion.

Amarendra: Want to.. meet?

Kani: No want! I'm afraid you're doing something crazy.

Amarendra: I know you were watching me earlier, am I getting handsome? You look at my lips, you want to? Kissing.

Kani: Shiny!!!

Amarendra: It's good that you refuse because if you agree, I'll get out of control like I used to, always kissing you. Go to sleep, I love you..

Kani; 😘

Amarendra: Don't lure me!😒

Kani almost laughed loosely and she spilled her body back down. Trying to fall asleep and finally succeed.

The next morning, everyone had breakfast. Kani sat next to Mommy and made Amarendra able to look at her. While Kani, she kept pushing Shamsir's feet under the table. Her sister always couldn't help herself if she saw food. Shamsir retaliated by pushing his feet roughly. Kani's forehead shriveled and Shamsir glared.

“Maren!” reprimand Mother for seeing her son did not blink. Amarendra stopped smiling and continued to bribe violently. Mommy and Lusi laughed slowly then Mommy turned to Kani. “You and Syamsir are ready, we will go to shop.”

“Shopping, Bund?” Kani cringing.

“Iya, must choose the ring also for your engagement this week.” Mother smiled and Kani glanced at Amarendra. Obviously the man was very happy.

“Selective jewelry for wedding, yes, Bund.” Luci gave a suggestion.

“That's great, let's all. Kani's house, right, far away. It would be tiring if to go back and forth and Mommy also wants these two children not to meet after the engagement.” Mother glanced at Amarendra who immediately showed objection to his face.

“Loh, why, Bund?” Amarendra, who had been silent, opened his voice.

“Kan dipingit.” Lusi.

“Indeed should be really, huh?” Amarendra. She had just met Kani, she had to endure it again but a second later she smiled, asking that she did not mind, anyway still could video call . Not as hard as before.

“Video call is also not allowed. Yeah, right, Bund?” Lusi glared as Amarendra immediately looked at him in annoyance.

“Yes clear, dong. Send photos also can not, later on the day H so both pangling. Let more gereget.” Bunda added and Kani restrained her smile because she saw Amarendra wanted to protest but her elbow was nudged by Lusi.

“Kakak really makes me feel lost,” whispered Amarendra and Lusi replied...

“I know your mind, will keep looking for ways to see it.” The tail of his eyes glanced at Kani and Amarendra sighed!

After eating, they all left except for Lusi and his little family. Kani sits in the middle with Shamsir. From the front, Amarendra stole a glance at him through the rearview mirror.

Arriving at the Mall. Kani with Bunda joined hands, from behind Amarendra watched as Shamsir swept around, his eyes gasping at the clear girls.

Mother chooses clothes to wear on the day of engagement. Mother wants both of them to wear clothes with models and colors in harmony. The kebaya batik couple became the one they chose. Kani and Amarendra tried it.

Shamsir praised because such batik colors are suitable for Amarendra. Amarendra looked over as Kani came out. Her hair was a little messy. Amarendra stared from top to bottom. The woman did not wear thick makeup but it made her face more radiant after wearing a kebaya with rubber waist and knee length. His batik skirt was in tune with the batik currently attached to his body.

“It's good, dear.” Mother touched Kani's waist, her hands twisted and felt the flat stomach, how slender Kani's body to make her son must he pat her cheek to be aware.

“Is this not too fitting, Mommy?”

“You only wear loose clothing too often so it feels strange, but if it feels narrow, we increase the size,” reply Mother and Kani staring at her reflection in the mirror.

Mother went to look around, and Shamsir went nowhere. He said he wanted to go for a walk after being given pocket money by Amarendra.

“Maren, you..” Kani glared as her waist was embraced. Amarendra pointed his rear camera at the mirror.

“Smile,” pinta Amarendra and Kani smile widely.

They both laughed at the photo. Kani shook her head as Amarendra asked her phone for her to send him a photo. They went in and out of several stores, Kani and Shamsir looked at each other when they heard the price of jewelry as well as the price of a new cell phone because Amarendra saw that Kani's phone had been damaged. Shamsir was also offered but he did not want to bother, just eat, it was enough for him and Amarendra invited everyone to go to a restaurant, after getting tired they went home and Kani with her sister had to prepare to return to Bandung.

“Kani, I'm sorry for what Lusi said. He spoke loudly and rudely not because he did not like it but was his habit from being born so. He can't talk softly. I'm afraid you're having a hard time accepting, it's a small task for you to understand my brother. You're used to being gentle and he's rude, I'm afraid there's a disagreement and hope that once you understand how he is, it will make you accept. Different again if his words demean you, obviously I will not be silent.” He spoke while glancing at the lyrics, having to stay focused on the steering wheel.

“After I met him, he wasn't as bad as I heard from you guys back.” Kani smiled widely and Amarendra reached out.

“You're the best, baby.” Want to pinch Kani's cheek but the sound of growling from behind made her hand she fold, switch rubbed her own nape. Kani and Amarendra forget the other creatures between him and Kani.

“Syam always takes care of me if anyone tries to interfere. But he always overreacts.” Kani looked back and Shamsir closed his eyes.

“I was assigned to watch over the two of you,” reply Syamsir and both laugh. “I'll give him to you after he's married, Bang. I'm tired of looking after her, she's chatty.” He hooked up and Kani just smiled.

“I can't wait to wait for that, Syam.” Amarendra smiled and blinked his eyes flirtatiously at Kani. Kani's face was blushing and looking down timidly.

After arriving at Kani's residence. Amarendra immediately said goodbye, could not comply when Mr. Muji held back. He explained that he had to come back because there was a lot of work waiting. Mr. Muji smiled and patted his shoulder before he got into the car then passed.

The joy on Kani's face made the whole house wonder, Amarendra was really a healer and so was Kani who radiated back the spirit in Amarendra's soul. The engagement will be carried out immediately, everyone is impatient especially the two lovebirds.

******

“Maren, how?” ask Kirana who saw Amarendra. He approached expectantly. He just got back from London and just saw him in the office now.

Amarendra smiled then said cheerfully, “We will be getting married soon.”

Kirana smiled widely and congratulated. The secretary next to him who from the beginning of Amarendra's arrival put a sense of only being able to swallow the sea of disappointment.