Unknown Love's

The Surprising News

Kinara woke up before the dawn of the adhan. He was really too tired and sound, his eyes were opened when the day had changed.

Kinara blinked her eyes, stretched her body before she moved to make her bed and walked out of the room.

"Have you woken up, Ra?", asked Bu Hasna who heard Kinara's bedroom door open.

"Mmhhhh.iya ma'am", replied Kinara while writhing her body. He glanced at the wall clock in the living room, at four in the morning.

Ms. Hasna approached her daughter, "You fell asleep until the day changed. Good thing yesterday Farhan helped my father and mother bring you in" said Ms. Hasna, offering a glass of warm sweet tea to Kinara.

Hearing Farhan's name being called, Kinara scrunched her forehead. He doesn't even remember Farhan picking him up yesterday at the airport.

"Farhan's? what did mother mean?", asked Kinara in surprise. He sipped the warm sweet tea his mother gave him.

Ms. Hasna smiled looking at her eldest daughter.

"You forgot, yesterday Farhan picked you up from the airport and drove you here" replied Ms. Hasna. Kinara tried to recall the events of yesterday and she remembered Farhan.

"Oh yes. I almost forgot, ma'am", said Kinara as she sipped another warm sweet tea in her hand.

"Aren't you planning on remarrying, Ra?", the mother's question in the morning blindly choked Kinara.

"Be careful when you drink" said Ms. Hasna, stroking Kinara's back gently.

Kinara only gave a small nod while occasionally coughing.

"The mother's question is strange", Kinara said.

"What's so weird, Ra? it's only natural that your mother asks that", Mr. Prastowo chimed in. Apparently he accidentally heard the conversation of his wife and eldest daughter.

Kinara turned his head, "Father too, it's still morning for this why the hell on the weird", Kinara felt even more astonished.

"Yes, let's not be weird, let's quickly ablution. We pray together, let your father who went to the mosque", invite Bu Hasna who has gone to Alisa's room to wake him up.

Mr. Prastowo said goodbye to go to the mosque, while Kinara followed the advice of his mother to immediately abode and prepare to perform the morning prayers together with his mother and Alisa.

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The clock had shown at nine in the morning when Farhan finished his exercise. Sweat appeared on his forehead.

"Let's take a break Han first" said Bu Asri who came to bring drinks and pieces of watermelon.

"Yes ma'am", Farhan stopped his sports activities. He immediately approached the mother and sat down to enjoy the morning meal.

"Today you go to the jewelry store?", asked Bu Asri while enjoying the market snacks presented on the plate.

Farhan downed his drink, "So ma'am. Mom will come along, help me choose the ring. I've contacted Mr. Surya to make an appointment at his shop", Farhan said.

Ms. Asri nodded her head and smiled.

"Mom, how about Kinara reject Farhan's proposal again?", Farhan's face turned riled up. However, the possibility of rejection still exists and haunts Farhan's mind.

"Don't be pessimistic, Han. His name is also an effort, yes it must be maximal. Things later you are accepted or not by Kinara, it let Gusti God take care of. But my feelings this time were strong. Sure enough, Kinara must have accepted you", Bu Asri's heartfelt remark reissued Farhan's hope.

"Aamiinu. May this time God meridhoi Farhan ya ma'am" replied Farhan optimistically.

After enjoying his morning snack, Farhan immediately cleaned himself up, then had breakfast and prepared to head to the jewelry store.

Erik accompanied Farhan and Bukde Asri.

"Lho, this manten is even a walk" said Bu Asri when he saw Erik was busy talking with Farhan on the terrace.

"Eh bukde's. It's okay bukde, I'm here to accompany the incantation candidate as well" replied Erik with a ignorant look towards Farhan. Farhan punched Erik in the shoulder and made the owner complain in pain.

"Not funny", Farhan protested. Erik laughed happily because he managed to tease his cousin.

"Yo wis, let's go now. I'm ready for this", asked Bu Asri to Farhan and Erik.

The car drove and it did not take long, the three of them had arrived at the jewelry store that had been a subscription store for the Ganindra family for years.

"Welcome Mrs Asri, let's go in", greet a shop clerk in her friendly manner.

Mr. Surya took out all the latest ring collections in his shop, and Farhan's choice fell on the diamond ring model eternity ring.

"Good choice", praise Mr. Surya.

Not to forget, Ms. Asri helped Farhan choose other jewelry as a gift for Kinara if they married later.

"All mother's choices are great", Farhan's turn to praise his mother's taste. Ms. Asri smiled hearing the flattery from Farhan.

"Okay, Han. Bukde Asri you know", always Erik who is also busy choosing a necklace as an additional gift for Ajeng, his future wife.

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Meanwhile, Kinara and Alisa were busy working in the kitchen to help mom cook. This morning the family went to the market. There are a lot of menus to be made today. There are chicken pepes, rib soup, sambal, lawar, stir-fry, and do not forget to be equipped with lalapan. Kinara family is Sundanese food lovers.

After a long time in the kitchen, all the menus are on the dining table. Mr. Prastowo who ordered chicken pepes so greedy to enjoy the cuisine made by his wife and two daughters.

"Well, the mother and two daughters of the father of the jago ya cooknya. It's his pleasure beating the food restaurant", flattered Mr. Prastowo honestly.

"Mother can. This is what seasoned and cooked a lot of Kinara. Alisa helped wash and cut. If you only check your taste occasionally" explained Bu Asri.

"Yes. Kak Kinara jago is also known for his cooking. I have a rival" added Alisa.

"That's why you are also diligent in the kitchen, so you can cook like a sister" replied Kinara proudly. Alisa pursed her lips.

The atmosphere at the dining table looks cheerful and full of family warmth.

After lunch, Mr. Prastowo invited his wife and two daughters to gather in the family room. Moments like this are very rare, especially after Kinara to Paris, to meet just difficult.

Kinara remembered the hand he had brought from Paris. He hurried to give the hand to his parents and Alisa. Father and mother get a pair of couple coats, while Alisa gets a bag.

"Thank you for that. I like it, the bag is very good", said Alisa while stylized carrying the bag, making everyone who saw it laugh.

"The same ABG flirtatious" Kinara replied. Alisa pinched gently on her sister's shoulder.

"The coat is good too, sir. We can use if Semarang is cold again", it's Bu Hasna's turn to praise Kinara's hand. He also forgot to thank his daughter.

Kinara was happy to see both her parents and sister like what she gave.

"Don't forget the hand for your family-in-law, Ra", said Mr. Prastowo.

"There you are, sir. This afternoon I will take her there", replied Kinara quickly.

Mr. Prastowo nodded his head.

"Ra, I'm gonna ask you. What do you think of Farhan?".

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Kinara's heart was pounding hearing Farhan's name called again. Today, my father and mother have mentioned that name several times.

"Why indeed sir? why do you and your father know Farhan and ask him?", asked Kinara in surprise.

Mr. Prastowo and Ms. Hasna looked at each other. Ms. Hasna gave a small nod to her husband as if giving a code.

Mr. Prastowo took a deep breath, "Maybe you will be surprised, but father and mother hope you can listen to this well".

Kinara waited for what her parents would say.

"A few days ago before your return here, your family-in-law invited us all to lunch together and it turned out that at the same time Farhan and his family were taking part. Father and mother were confused at first, but we finally understood why Farhan was there. Farhan tells father, mother, Alisa, and Mas Wijaya's family that he intends to propose to you".

Both of Kinara's eyes widened, he seemed to be in disbelief with what he heard.

"The first father and mother do not want to convey this now because there will be a time when Farhan also speaks with you. But I think there's no harm you know from now on. Father and mother have talked a lot with Farhan, even with your family-in-law, even Mas Wijaya and Mbak Tria have clop with Farhan. They wish you were married again. Farhan is a good man. You can see his sincerity and seriousness to you. But all his decisions are the same for you, Ra. Whether you accept it or not, father and mother will always support your every choice, son", Mr. Prastowo concluded.

"I'm glad that Brother Farhan is my brother-in-law. It's handsome, good again", added Alisa who makes Kinara feel more and more unwary.

Kinara still did not budge. He tried to digest everything he heard. What a shocking news, very sudden and beyond his expectations. His heart was again in chaos, even with his mind. Right now Kinara felt unable to think clearly.