Under the Hugs of the Colonial Army
Invitation Letter
On the verandah of the organization of the Wife of Sedar, the couple who ran aground still stood face to face. No sound came out, no smile, no warmth as usual.
"Sri" said Van Berg slowly.
There is no answer from Sri Utami, only a thousand languages. His mouth felt locked to just answer Van Berg's greeting. This made Van Berg's heart ache. Van Berg handed me a pink invitation letter. Sri Utami stared at the letter, then picked it up.
" Come! even if it's a little Sri, at least I saw you one last time, because now I have no reason to see you." Van Berg looked at him.
"Today will be the last time we meet! don't torture me by your request, sir." Reply Sri Utami.
" Si'm sorry, can't keep our promise. I love you so much. But I had no choice" Van Berg said woefully.
"Yes, I'll understand your choice. You have a family that needs you. Let's forget how we feel from now on, you'll get married and live happily with her. Respect her as a woman" said Sri Utami
"Yes Sri." replied Van Berg.
" I'm still a lot of work, I'm saying goodbye. Thank you for the invitation and sorry for not being able to attend" said Sri Utami, turning her body back.
Sri Utami left Van Berg who was still sculpting. Every step of Sri became a wound in the heart of Van Berg. It was the end of their relationship.
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The pink Invitation letter was stared at, engraved the names of Madeleief and Van Berg. He can only smile wryly. Soendari.
" Sri, I see you so sad, what happened?" ask Soendari.
" There is no Soen. Maybe I have a lot of thoughts, I intend to report p*m*rk*s*an to bi Iyem. But I don't have the proof yet. Bi Iyem also can not be invited to chat." said Sri Utami hiding about his romance.
" Heem... I also can not help for the business" said Soendari with sad.
" It's okay Soen" said Sri Utami as she looked at Soendari with a smile.
Soendari then looked at the invitation letter in pink, which was in Dutch. Soendari scrunched her forehead.
" Sri, did you get a wedding invitation from the Dutch?" ask Soendari.
" Yes, Soen. But I will not come like it, I do not like being in the colonial environment." replied Sri Utami.
"Hey, Sri! Sometimes it doesn't hurt to attend their invitations. So that we know their culture as well" said Soendari.
Sri Utami heard this, he began to think if he attended. As soon as his mind imagined, his presence there only heated his heart, he had to watch his lover marry another woman. Just imagining it, felt tight in her chest. Sri Utami immediately blew her breath and shook her head.
" Yey, Sri. It's our golden opportunity to hang out with them. You tau? the best way to paralyze the enemy is to make them our friends, so that we know their shortcomings" said Soendari sulking Sri Utami.
" Maybe next time Soen. But this time I don't intend, anyway I'm not too close." Sri Utami.
" Oh, you are. If you're ashamed to come alone, I'll accompany you Sri." Said Soendari smiling sparkly to Sri Utami.
"Alright Soen. If I have decided to attend it, I will take you with me." Sri Utami said with a smile.
Sri Utami got the invitation to go home, he immediately got up from his chair. They walked out of the organization's office. The sun has slipped westward, now the heat is enough to warm the backs of the two girls who are walking towards their respective homes.
Arriving at the yard of the house, Sri Utamj was stunned to see a Dutch noni waiting for his arrival. Ujang immediately told the guest had waited long enough. Sri Utami just nodded her head and walked over to her guests.
" I'm sorry Miss Madeleief has kept you waiting. If you preach his visit to my house, I will surely hurry home." Said Sri Utami politely.
Madelief just looked at Sri Utami and his hat was stuffed to him showing that he was feeling hot. His face showed how upset he was. Sri Utami massaged her gelagat instantly smiling.
" Let's go in, it's hot outside. I will make you a fresh drink." said Sri Utami, please enter.
Madelief did not sit down, he entered to observe the entire contents of the front room of Sri Utami's simple house. The half-cut cupboard contained pretty plates. Above is the black and white photo of Sri Utami family. Flower pots filled the room as well. On the other hand, it is filled by a row of neatly arranged bookshelves. The living room chair is L-shaped. Madeleief was still busy observing the room, Sri Utami came with fresh coconut water and legit layers. Madelief saw the host had arrived, he sat down with his legs crossed showing his white calves.
" You live with a lot of people here?" ask Madelyef.
" I don't live with 3 people. But now my maid is sick so there is only me and Ujang, my mother is gone, while my father lives with his wives" said Sri Utami.
" Oh, so. Sorry I asked about your personal business. Hm... My arrival here just wants to show you, my marriage to Van Berg just counts the days. I hope you can forget Van Berg. But I want to respect you as the woman Van Berg once liked, so come to my wedding party" Madelief said, smiling.
" How important is it that I have to attend, Miss Madeleief?" ask Sri Utami.
Madelief listened to the words spoken from Sri Utami, immediately opened his eyes, showing his dislike.
" Nothing mattered to you about Van Berg. I want to remind you that he belongs to me. So you have to come!" Madeleief.
" Oh apparently just for that reason. Miss Madeleief was like afraid I'd snatch Van Berg. For me it's easy to take Van Berg from miss, if I intend to." Sri Utami said with a proud smile.
Madelief instantly turned his face sour to Sri Utami. He immediately pulled out a plain white dress with short sleeves, the length of which was a little below the knee. Flower motifs on the waist, the bottom of the shirt volume. The clothes were presented to Sri Utami.
" Come with this dress. Your arrival will greatly appreciate Sri!" said Madeleief while sipping the head water served.
Sri Utami stared at the typical Dutch noni clothes. He never wore Western clothes. Sri Utami is more proud to use kebaya.
" Shall I wear this?" sri Utami pointed to the dress.
" Of course, Sri. Everyone's wearing a dress. If you are using kebaya. You'll be the center of attention, and people will think you don't know how to dress for the party, don't get me wrong there are so many big guys! I'm kind enough to buy you a shirt" said Madeleief.
" Thank you, Madelief." said Sri Utami slowly.
" Alright, then, I wait for your presence. I'm sorry." said Madeleief.
Madelief came out of Sri Utami's house. The silence in the room made Sri Utami stunned. He started to get nervous should he be present or not?
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