The White Heart Jasmine

Chapter 46 - I Just Want You to Be Happy

Melati looked at Alfaro and Ranita alternately. He couldn't believe what he just heard.

"Why are you silent? Explain what all this means?" Melati grew impatient with her two friends.

"Mel.. It was my idea." Finally, Ranita opened her mouth. "I lost you, Mel. My strong, tough, brave friend faced it all with laughter. I just want you to be happy..."

Melati squeezed her hand hearing that. He was still staring straight at Alfaro and Ranita.

"I know Alfaro can definitely make you happy. He's been very good all along. And you guys have liked each other, too, so..."

"So you sacrifice your heart? You sacrificed your relationship with Alfaro?" Melati looked at Ranita getting sharper. "What are you thinking? Am I that bad, happy while you let go of your lover? You think I can be happy that way, Rani?"

Ranita did not dare to answer. Just this time Melati was really mad at him.

"Love is not a game. This heart can't be drawn here and there that easily. You know me Ran, very well. You should understand how I feel..."

"Mails..." Alfaro.

"Listen to me. I promised to take care of my heart for Elvan. Until whenever my heart will remain for him. He asked me to do it because of that, I knew he must have come home" Melati said firmly. "Stop your weird plans. Don't ever ask your boyfriend to do something silly like this." Melati left them and went straight into her room.

Ranita. He doesn't know what to do.

Alfaro. "End already. So then?" She looked at Ranita who was still motionless, looking straight with pushy eyes.

"I'm wrong, Al? I want Melati back to what she used to be. That's it," Ranita said.

"Not wrong. But we've clearly heard he chose to wait. His heart could no longer move. Just like my heart." Alfaro grabbed Ranita's hand.

Ranita. "You mean?"

"I'm glad Melati some time is already smiling more even occasionally laugh. He never refused if I took a walk or I helped him with anything. Sometimes he comes to me too. But I feel nothing more than happy. I don't have the heart to want to have it anymore" Alfaro said.

"In fact, my heart is sad to see you. You force yourself to laugh when you are hurt. I miss you so much, Ran. I realize now I am in love with you. I don't know when to start." Alfaro tightened his hand.

"Don't ask me to do anything silly again, yeah..." Alfaro squeezes Ranita's nose.

Ranita smiles. But the tip of his eye was wet. "I'm also very sad and afraid of losing you, Al. I love you so much" he said softly.

Alfaro pulled Ranita into his arms. He wanted to do this for a long time. Giving her a sense of security and comfort again.

"I'm sorry..." Ranita returned Alfaro's embrace.

In the room Melati sat in her study chair. He's still very angry. How could the two of them plan such a stupid thing. But he knew, in fact it was because of their great love for him. They don't want him to continue to drown in grief.

"I just want you to be happy..." That's what Ranita said. Is correct. Melati is not like before. That's why Ranita is looking for ways to make Melati go back to living happily.

Melati rubbed her face with both hands. He's sighing. He can't keep this up. If the decision awaits Elvan, it means he believes Elvan is fine and will go home. Why is he sad again? She should be happy waiting for her lover to come home!!

*

At Pak Karno's house...

"Gus, here used to sit with you, Father." Mr. Karno called out to Elvan who had just finished feeding the chickens. Morning and afternoon routine.

"Good, sir." Elvan approached Mr. Karno.

"Where were you here? Are you happy that you're not at my dad's?" ask Mr. Karno.

"Father is also very happy to have such a handsome child," said Mr. Karno. "Gini lo, Gus. You are an adult. I thought about your future." Elvan listened carefully to Mr. Karno's words.

"Father of the same .this mother is getting older. You will continue all that you have. Well, you need a companion who will take care of you, prepare your needs. I have a plan to marry you."

"How, Sir? Married married?" Elvan was shocked to hear those words.

"Yes, Gus. The goddess is married. Instead of her meeting a guy who's not clear, better marry you, yo? You are a good boy, diligent, quick to learn. He must be happy to live with you" said Mr. Karno.

"Goddess? The Goddess does work in the city, sir?" ask Elvan.

"So she'll quit her job. Come with you, her husband" said Mr. Karno.

"But I don't love the Goddess, sir. All I know is that married people love each other." Elvan refused.

"Love can grow because it's often the same. Like this Father and Mother first yes, marriage is not because of love. But we can live together until old age" explained Mr. Karno.

"But, sir. I..."

"Oh, you are just the same Father. You want the best for you. I want you to be happy" said Mr. Karno. "Now continue your work. Just a moment, you're going to the rice field."

"Sir, can I come to the rice field?" pinta Elvan's.

"Don't first. Later if you have a new marriage, you give permission." Mr. Karno stood up and left the house.

Elvan fell silent. How strange, going to the rice field just wait for marriage. Is there such a rule in this village?

"Gus, let's have breakfast first. You've been working all the time, you must be hungry." Bu Nanik called Elvan.

"Yes, Mom." Elvan followed Bu Nanik. This morning Ms. Nanik cooked the asem vegetables with fried tempeh and salted fish. Elvan eats with gourmand. Bu Nanik's cuisine is delicious even though it is very simple.

"Mom heard what you said earlier with you," said Ms. Nanik.

Elvan looked at Bu Nanik. "You know you don't want to marry a goddess?"

"Yes, Mom. I have no thoughts of getting married. I'm still confused about myself" said Elvan.

"Mom should tell you something. But don't let you know, yes.." suddenly Bu Nanik said something that made Elvan stop his hand that almost scooped his food.

"Mom and Dad lost a son. Her name is Dewi. He died in a tree in the woods not far from where you found you. So when you brought you home, he felt the Wrestling of God sending you instead Jaka. She felt her son coming back, " said Ms. Nanik.

"Mother..." Elvan stared in disbelief hearing what Bu Nanik said.

"Yes, Gus. That's why I don't want you to leave this house. I don't want you to meet anyone else. Because your early days here are looking for you. I know, but I'm quiet. I'm afraid you're angry. I keep hoping you remember yourself so you can know where you want to go" said Ms. Nanik again.

"You must be from the city. I went to this place because I wanted a vacation. Next to the forest there is indeed a place where people like camping. When the holiday season comes many people."

"Now, I can't be quiet anymore. This is more true. The goddess really likes you, Gus. He asked me to marry you. And you agree as long as Dewi wants to stop working and stay here," continued Ms. Dewi.

"Mother, thank you for saying it's the same with me" Elvan said.

"Please don't be mad at you, Dad, yeah..." Mom stroked Elvan's shoulder. "He just wants to have a boy. He just misses Jaka."

Elvan nodded. He thought hard how he could get out of this house. Seeking his true life. But where to? If you look at him and the life of Pak Karno's family, his previous life must have been very different.

Why can't he remember any more clearly, yeah. Just the girl's face with a sweet smile. Ah...