Trapped by Cinta Mas Lurah

The right partner

***

The phone on the nightstand rang, saying Mr. Bagas' name on the screen.

" Day sir," said Rere

" Re, when are you planning to return to Jakarta?" ask for voice at the end of the phone.

" Not yet sir." timpal Rere lazy

" Re, there's been a lot of work waiting for you. Come on, let's forget about yesterday's misunderstanding. We start again from the beginning. I need you Renata."

'What?! misunderstanding?? forget it?? real delicious!' inner Rere

" I'm sorry sir, but I have no plans to return any time soon. There's still business I want to finish here."

' business? stomach and eyes?' the clutter is ticklish in the heart

" Re, pleaseee..," Mr. Bagas tried to take Rere's heart, "okay, I'll give you another week. I hope next week you have made the right decision to continue your brilliant career future. Your place is still empty, Re!" firmly Mr. Bagas.

" Okay sir, I'll consider it carefully."

***

" Bim, election day is approaching, you have to get serious." Bu Rima reminded Bima, his son.

" Mom, less seriously how the hell is ma'am? Bima has followed all procedures, Bima has also built support sari elders, community leaders. Bima has also spent a lot of money to raise support for the future." bela Bima

" Mom knows, but that's not enough Bim. You need more than that."

" more so mom?"

" Companion! You need a wife, Bim. You need people who will accompany you to build your image in the community. This is all you lose to Azka."

" Mommy, marriage is not a race. Bima does not want the carelessness of marriage just to be lurah." replied Bima reluctant

" Who told you to marry who?! I told you to marry real, real! Find the right woman, who can benefit your position, then marry."

" It's not that easy, ma'am, it needs a process. Bima does not want to marry the same person who does not love."

" Sum..!" it's free to argue with my mom.

***

Bima is getting serious about winning the village chief seat. He began to frequently consult, prepare work programs and socialize with the community. But his mother's words still bothered him. Although annoying, but his mother's words have a point. It was strange when he became a single Lurah. What about the duties and responsibilities that will have to be carried by Bu Lurah later?

That afternoon, he was scheduled to attend a meeting with the farmers at the village hall. He had prepared all his needs and went with Seno, his friend and personal aide.

They entered the courtyard of the village hall to be greeted by the village apparatus, the committee of pilkades and other community leaders. The farmers gathered enthusiastically. At the table beside his seat, there was Azka, his political opponent, accompanied by his wife, Mega.

The discussion runs smoothly until entering the discussion and question and answer session.

Amid the sudden discussion session there were residents who asked about the status of land ownership of 12 hectares which was in a dispute involving Mr. Burhan, Rere's father. Rere, who happened to represent his mother, as the caretaker of the PKK, was furious and could not accept the accusations that cornered his father. Mr. Burhan who also happened to be unable to attend because he was assigned to the district by Mr. Subandi, was accused of abusing his position to manage the land of the citizens without permission.

Rere, who was holding back his emotions, suddenly rose up, "I'm sorry sir, do you have any evidence for your accusation?" Rere tried to get his voice out "And if I could just say it, the problem was actually out of the topic today. I hope moderators can more wisely respond to citizen's response."

Rere turned away from the discussion forum. He slightly regretted agreeing to his mother's request to replace him in such an insignificant forum. He was also disappointed with those who seemed silent to see his father cornered by baseless slander. He sped up his pace as his heart beat increasingly hunted.

***

Bima just observed the tension that was before him. He did not expect that the girl would dare to stand up and loudly defend her father. He smiled, as if he had found the right partner.

***

Crings.....

Rere's phone is ringing. Unknown number. He hesitates to pick her up, but he is also curious that it might be Akmal who bought a new number in order to contact him.

" Hello?!"

" Diamond?!"

Rere felt like he had heard that voice, but he was not sure, which was definitely not Akmal and it made him a little disappointed.

" I'm sorry, who are you?!" ask politely

" The Bimantara Sadewa."