The Unconsidered Bungsu

CHAPTER 33 Changing Your Mind

At about 10am after finishing breakfast I was about to go shopping. This time my mother also told me to buy a variety of 'cretic' that has not been fried as usual. I write down what I need to buy on small paper. After receiving the money from the mother rushed me out towards the kiosk mbak Sumi in the market.

" Sum Ma'am, this is a grocery note I left first. I'm gonna buy a cat for a second" I said to Sumi's mom. I put down the little paper I wrote earlier.

" Okay, vain ! " said. I haven't played to Arya's place for a long time so this time Sumi didn't ask me anything.

Next I went to my kiosk. " Sir, I put a note please get ready first my order, I have a need for a moment. Choose the whole one, you know ! " my message is the same as the seller.

I rushed to Arya's house, but Saturday means holidays.

Tok tok !

Knock on the door, not how long Arya appeared behind the door with her waking face.

" Aira, tumben's here. Sit down first ! " He went in again and came out after washing his face. He does not make tea or just take water. Ever since I forgot to drink the tea he made he never again served me a drink. He he !

" What's up ? kok did not send a message WA first know appeared. I don't think I'm going to be here anymore." Arya asked for my unexpected arrival.

" Eh. anu. Later if you do not stop by is considered arrogant." I replied as long as he didn't ge er.

I can't possibly say that the contact was erased. Arya came up to me and sat down next to me. I took my hand and held it tight.

" I miss you so much, why have you never been here ? Send WA also never." He said while looking at me sharply.

I couldn't look him in the eye, afraid of melting.

" I'm sorry, these days stalls are always crowded" I said.

Remember Aira ! She's just sweet in the mouth but won't prove it. Say love but do not want to fight in order to achieve love.

Right too. The words he said earlier should have been me saying, not even him. Where there is a guy kangen same girl but he just waiting for news and waiting for his girl to meet him.

I remember instantly what my purpose was to come here. I took my hand out of his hand. He was surprised but let my hand go.

" Something I really want to say, "I said later.

" Oh yeah, what's the matter ? " he said, back with his indifference.

" There were shop patrons, mothers from the village, who introduced their children to me. He wants to set me up with his son. " I said as I looked at Arya's face, wanting to know her reaction.

He looked calm, showing no expression of surprise at all.

" Where does his son work ? continue, you have met yet the same him, no handsome ? " ask him while lighting a cigarette. So relax.

" It's. He was with his mother at first but yesterday he was alone. His face was pretty good, even he had asked for my HP number as well."

I didn't turn my gaze away, I kept my eyes on Arya's face. He looked straight ahead, smoking his cigarette. He looked at me for a moment and then looked forward again.

" How do you like that guy yourself ? " he asked about my feelings for Yudha.

It's time I provoke his reaction.

" I don't want to, I just love you ! " i said spoiled, hoping he would say the same.

He smiled and looked at me for a long time.

" Why don't you just take it ? didn't I tell you that I'm getting married in 10 years. You want to wait for me that long ? " sheepily.

I'm speechless. It turns out my idea of coming here was wrong. He hurt me all along with his attitude that never cared. I also tried to forget it. But with me telling you about Yudha I thought she was afraid of losing me and would fight for me.

Apparently not ! He was not affected at all, even like letting me go with another guy. I took a deep breath and threw it away.

" Yes, I say yes," I said softly as I stood. Arya also stood up and opened the door for me. " Be careful" he said.

I rushed to the market to take a seat at the grocery store and pay for it. Then to the kiosk mbak Sumi take groceries vegetables, chilies and spices.

" Well, how long, where's the valve? " ask Sumi while winking. Must be trying to taunt me.

" In America ! " sorry while sticking out your tongue. After paying for the groceries I hurriedly returned to the stall. I hope you are not suspicious.

It turned out that there was a buyer in the stall so that my mother did not notice me. I went straight into the kitchen and pulled out the groceries. I poured water and gulped it down, aaah ! relieved taste.

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Two days later, I was folding my face after the dzuhur prayer. The tweet ! My phone reads, there's a WA message coming in. Yudha sent another message. I read the message first while leaning against the wall of the room/room where the prayer.

[ Hi Aira ! what are you doing ? have you eaten yet ? ]

[Just finished praying, already had breakfast earlier.if lunch has not been ]

I said it as he asked. I should still appreciate it, however. Even if I don't like him, it doesn't mean I hate him. He doesn't know I rejected him anyway.

[have not eaten yet ? what Aira wants to eat, I will bring it from home. ]

He replied again. Whoa ! if it continues. He might have been wrong.

[No, thank you. I also want lunch ]

I answered him like that so he could end the conversation. It's nothing, I'm not used to answering WA messages with guys. Let alone Yudha who is not familiar, who is already familiar I rarely chat if there is no important business.

[Oh yes already, welcome to eat ya 😊 ]

Finally he closed the conversation. I put the phone back on . I'm out of the room for lunch soon.

Ma'am Sri came in carrying dirty dishes and then put them in the laundry.

" How long is the prayer, Miss Aira ? I got to nanyain ." He asked while washing.

" There was a WA from Yudha. If I do not reply later he offended, could-can tell the story with his mother. The ends reach my mother's ears and I'm being amused." I told mbak Sri.

" Douh who is kasmaran, just two days have not met already missed." Uh he was teasing me. Who's kasmaran, who misses who.

I went out to get rice and side dishes because I was hungry. The shop visitor is already out because it is past lunch hour.

Wiwit suddenly entered.

" Ra, make iced tea dong ! " the door. " Oh ! you eat again, yes I asked the same mbak Sri."

Ms. Wiwit called Ms. Sri before I could answer. I just nodded because my mouth was still full. Madam Sri came out carrying the iced tea that was requested by Mbak Wiwit.

In the afternoon after finishing the work I intend to pray ashar first. When I want to take my HP mukena on, it turns out there is a message WA in. I saw the sender, from Yudha again.

Hadeewwh ! what else do you want ?

[Aira, Saturday tomorrow I will take you to buy vegetable seeds and chilies. The plan is to stop by the shop ]

[Oya, why then ? I will not forbid you to stop by ]

[I mean just let me know, let's not go if I come 😊 ]

[I never go anywhere, can be scolded by mother later if often out ]

[Okay then, see you Saturday 🙏 ]

I don't reply anymore. I closed WhatsApp and put the phone back next to the prayer mat. I also immediately prayed Ashar before the hunt canceled wudhuku.

After that, while waiting for my mother to finish cooking chicken for tomorrow I fell down and continued reading the novel from Mobile.The story I was reading was titled 'Love In Marriage '.

The story of a girl who just graduated high school but has been betrothed to the child of her mother's friend who is still in college. She accepted it and married a man she did not love. But long ago grew the seeds of love between them. She also attended the same college as her husband.

" Aira, will you go home? I'm even sleeping." Mother's voice surprised me. I hurriedly got up and came out of the room.

" Not sleeping, just lying down." I am correcting mother's words.

Sri has gone home first. Mom and I always come home later because they're still waiting for the chicken to ripen.

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Saturday morning, I left for the market on foot. My steps felt light because last night Eva sent a message that she would go home later in the afternoon. The lecture has been the final 4th semester, soon want the 5th semester. We almost never met because of each other. Occasionally chat if there is free time. Like last night.

[Bestie, I'll be home tomorrow. Very kangen ! ]

[I also miss , kirain have forgotten the same I 😜 ✌ ]

[About ! gini2 I can't miss my bestie ]

[ Believe 😀 , I'm going to sleep. Tomorrow morning must depart, if late not paid 😀✌ ]

[Your base is ! I report to mom ☝😁 ]

I don't feel like my footsteps have reached their destination. I sped up the pace because the customers who wanted breakfast had already arrived. Saturdays are also sometimes crowded because many have holidays as well.

Soon I'll help you serve the buyer. Mbak Sri in the kitchen frying bakwan and tempe/know flour. In a few minutes the fried foods are placed in the tray ludes.

" Yaach, how are the fries Buk ? " call me Aaron who just came.

" That's why Sri is still frying inside, don't worry, "mommy replied while serving other buyers.

Not long before Sri came out carrying a freshly appointed fried food.

" It's Mas, the fritters are still hot." I offered it to Aaron who was waiting. He hasn't started his breakfast if there's no fry in front of him yet. Just-there's.

One by one, the visitors left. When Sri and I were struggling in the kitchen, greetings were heard. I look out, my God !

It was Yudha and her mother. I forgot he wanted to come today.

" Hey Aira, how are you ! " sweet smile.

" Okay" I replied slowly.

Though I just want breakfast, but suddenly not tasteful because of their arrival. While the mother welcomed with a face of sumringah. I chose to enter the kitchen to accompany mbak Sri.

" Come in, Yudha boy. Miss Lastri how are you, how long have you not stopped by here ? " Mommy is stale.

" Yes Bu Wahyu, again busy helping his father Yudha in the field." Ms. Sulastri gave an excuse.

A few minutes later Yudha approached me.

" Aira, tonight we go for a walk ! " He took me out.

" I'm sorry, but I have an appointment with my best friend. He will be angry if he does not," I replied looking for an excuse.

" Oh, what about tomorrow? " He's still trying to persuade me.

" I can't promise you yet, I'm so sorry." I answered firmly.

Maybe what I'm doing is outrageous. At first I was like giving Yudha hope but now my mind is changing. I was also confused by my attitude.

I don't know why I'm not in the mood anymore to get close to him. I don't hate him, I just don't like his behavior. The closer he gets, the more I want to stay away.

I knew for sure that mother would be angry if she found out that I rejected Yudha's invitation.

But how else, I can't lie to my heart.

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