TWELVE DAYS OF LOVE

Expressing Love

The journey to the invitation continues. One by one we went to deliver the invitation. Until when we were at Mr. Diman's house, adzan ashar reverberated.

Mr. Diman and his wife and children are not at home. There is only Nek Iroh, Mr. Diman's mother who is old enough, but still looks strong. Welcomed us warmly.

"Miss, can we stop by for a moment for Ashar prayers?" ask me to Nek Iroh after handing over the invitation.

"Of course, son, come in" he replied.

"I pray first" I said to Cindai.

"I am too," he said.

"We pray together only" said Nek Iroh.

Cindai and I agreed.

After taking ablution, we were already in the prayer room. Of course I took the priestly position and they became masters.

Four rakaat has been completed we tuned. I immediately turned around, kissing Nek Iroh's hand. So did Cindai, do the same with me.

And .. for some reason after that, I spontaneously put my hand on Cindai, and she grabbed it.

Until after the scene was over, we seemed to notice it together. And right at that moment, Nek Iroh who noticed us was showing off his gums which only overgrown with a few teeth. Smile themselves.

"Thank you, Grandma. Excuse me first" I said after putting the shoes back on the porch.

"Yes, you guys be careful. And, Grandma wait for your invitation," he said with a smile.

"What's up, Grandma?" ask Cindai.

"Yes, it's the wedding invitation" Nek Iroh replied with a chuckle.

"Oh, yes, Grandma. Pray yes, hopefully soon the invitation can be accepted by Grandma," I said as I glanced at Cindai.

"What?!" Cindai did not accept my words.

But not yet had his lips say again immediately I pulled his arm to say goodbye to Nek Iroh and invite him immediately to ride the motorbike.

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"Why did you say that to Nek Iroh? This is the second time you've lied to people" Cindai grumbled at my shoulder.

"Together with my answer. So that it doesn't linger. Imagine how long it would take to explain the true chronology of our relationship. Moreover, the weather began to cloud like this," I replied.

"It's good that it's just a joke."

"Don't you want that to be serious?" godaku's.

"meaning?"

"What if Nek Iroh's prayer was affirmed by God?"

"No way!" repelled.

"You doubt the parents' prayers?"

"Marriage must be with love."

"Aren't you in love with me? Aren't I handsome?"

"Huh? Do you think all women will fall in love with a handsome man?"

"That means you admit I'm handsome?"

"Ish .. I didn't say that."

"You just have to admit it."

"You're crazy!"

"Crazy because of you?"

"Enough! Don't bother me anymore!"

As Cindai grumbled, the lightning in the sky blared. Cindai was shocked and immediately wrapped her hands around my waist. Hugged me tight. His face was also on my back.

"Look, the sky won't take it when you're mad at me" my god again.

Apparently, he realized and immediately let go of his embrace.

"You're such a bitch. Since childhood sucks," he said.

As he said, the sky chirped again. But this time the sound of lightning that boomed along with the fall of the loud rain speck.

Immediately I stop the motor. Stay in a closed shop. There was a long bench on the porch.

"Wear this so as not to get cold" I said, handing over the leather jacket I had removed.

He looked, "And ... Brother?"

"I'm a hotshot guy. Rain and wind don't make me cold. Wear it."

He smiled amusedly, then grabbed the jacket and put it on.

"If you hadn't been so angry, the rain might not have come down this hard" I said.

"What does my anger have to do with the rain? Am I an angel?" chirping.

"Because nature doesn't accept you being mad at me. You should have been gentle with me."

"It's just your essay."

"Not a book, but a dream." I laugh.

"Basic crazy!"

"Yes, I'm crazy. Crazy for love."

"Love? Is that how someone who just broke up can go crazy?"

"I'm not crazy for breaking up. But I'm crazy for being in love."

"Abang is in love?" She's staring.

And I .. certainly looked at him more sharply. Through to the deepest cavities.

"Yes." Yeah."

When this afternoon I say, let the thunder and the wind bear witness.

Let the rain be the accompaniment, and the cold be with it.

I've got to do it. Declaring love for Cindai.

"Cindai .. I want you to know something," I continued.

"What?" tanyanya.

"I once had a love affair, and failed. I never knew how the love was lost and how the disappointment vanished ...."

I took a slow breath, then continued, "This is the fourth day of our meeting back after so long without seeing each other. For some reason since meeting again, there was an unusual taste. And on this fourth day, I have established the heart ...."

I stopped for a moment to look at him more closely. I saw his eyes grow. I can feel his heart beating irregularly. Seen from his stiffened face.

"Cindai .. I must admit this .. You are different. Your presence is not the covering of my wound, but the filling of half my soul that is still empty. You fill the recesses of my heart with a beautiful taste. I ... have fallen in love with you," I said.

Cindai. "Fame ... Bang Fadil ... Are you pranking me? After this you'll laugh and mock me right?" slowly shriveled.

"We're not kids anymore. Really forget my mischief first. We're all grown up. I really mean love."

"Could it be that in four days love comes after a broken heart? You are just looking for an escape of the heart" he concluded.

"Don't equate me with another man, and don't say the same thing."

Cindai was surprised, her facial expression showed that.

"How can I believe it?"

"Ask your heart."

"My heart?"

"Honest to yourself. In these four days, has not my presence shed any meaning in your heart?"

Cindai.

"If there's no feeling in your heart for me, say. I'm going to back off before it takes too long to keep this feeling," I continued.

"I'm .. sorry, Bang. Scan can't answer it now." He fell down after saying that.

I breathe heavily.

Of course I'll wait until the answer comes from his lips. More precisely from his heart.

For some reason, there was a belief in the bottom of my heart that he felt the same way as me.

Love ....

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