We Finally Married!

The Mini Market Arn

"There's no need to flirt like that. I won't be tempted!" Ketus Namira's.

"Is your guest coming soon?" Arnav tried to ask carefully.

"Come or not it's not a man's business!" He answered again and he immediately paid for his order.

They continued their journey to Hotels X, Y, and Z. After circling the three hotels finally the choice fell to hotel Y.

Namira looks very tired because she hasn't even taken a shower.

"Mas, now understand how my position after Prita submitted the same request?" Namira opened the conversation as the two walked on the beach at the back of the Y hotel.

"Yes, I know how it feels. I'm sorry." Arnav looks into Namira's eyes and grabs the girl's hand as an apology.

"Is it possible if Mbak Prita gives an offer like Mas Arnav to me then mas want to act as Prita's girlfriend?" Namira is still trying to figure out Arnav's heart.

"I reiterate once and for the last time to you that it will not affect my decision to refuse." Reply Arnav steady.

Namira tries to let go of Arnav's hand.

"Why do I receive offers from Arnav?" Again the girl asked a question that made Arnav have to keep a serious face.

"We're going home now." Suddenly Arnav walks ahead of Namira and heads towards the car park.

All the way they were silent. Until finally arrived at Namira's house, Arnav knocked on the door and bailed home to the parents of his future wife.

In the car heading to his house, Arnav is still amazed by Namira's questions.

"Am I less smart? Or am I wrong? I didn't want to answer that question out of fear that my prediction was right. If I am Namira and face Prita who is like me, then Namira does not love me in the least. My offer was accepted because he needed it most. That's all it is." The man muttered alone until he got home and laid his body on the bed.

On the other hand, Namira snorted angrily in her room. After taking a bath while thinking about the whole incident today, he still remained cobbled.

"She should have thought about why I accepted her offer to get married. Obviously I have a little taste for him. Basic om-om thirties!" He immediately put his body in the bed.

***

The second of April. The schedule is still going on as usual. After work, Namira asks Firda to come to his office by bus and then go home on his motorcycle. Namira will return home with Arnav but he must walk a hundred meters first and turn left so as not to be caught by anyone.

"Namira, pity your sister that every day should be like that. How about I pick you up tomorrow morning?" Tawar Arnav while driving his car to the invitation printing press. At the hotel yesterday, they decided to get married on the twentieth because the reception room at the hotel was vacant on that date. Arnav also told his family. As long as it was a weekend, it was likely that his entire family could attend.

"I'll take the bus. Later I get off at the Youth stop and walk to the office." Answer Namira casually.

"What if everyone knows you're leaving and coming home with me? Later say just meet on the street or are reviewing prospects together." Timpal Arnav with a slightly irritated tone.

"Because I don't like him!" Arnav's firmness with a sudden snapping tone made Namira surprised.

"Huh? No like? I didn't hear wrong?" Namira still tried to mock Arnav with his contrived tone.

"That's enough! I don't want to know if you like me or not! Keep your own feelings! I just need you with me!" Arnav snapped back and parked his car on the left side of the road. He manages his breathing while Namira still tries to digest all of Arnav's words.

"I'll just give you the money back! I can't marry a man who doesn't even care how I feel. You think it's all because of money? I guess I can't afford to make that amount of money in my entire life? All I need is work and work!" He got off and tried to find a taxi on his cell phone. Arnav is still speechless in the car digesting Namira's words. He kept watching the woman until he boarded his new ride.

***

Arriving at home, her mother asked about the invitation. Namira tried to be calm.

"Ma, we haven't been to the press today. The streets are jammed and we're tired." He was trying to find an excuse.

"But why don't you go home with Arnav?" Her mother asked full of questions.

"The car is in trouble. So Namira goes home first." Answer origin.

"Namira, if before the wedding some brides-to-be quarrel, it's natural. Better to fight before the wedding than after. Marriage is about bringing two characters together. Hence the introduction is very important." Mother's advice.

"We don't fight like you worry about." Namira explained with a smile.

"Tell the story to the Arisan mothers and they were very happy. Before marriage, we should pray together. They are enthusiastic about helping with cooking. No need fancy that important his prayer." Reveal her mother at length.

"How much does it cost?" Ask Namira.

"On that let mama take care of it. Mama's only daughter wants to get married how can you not give her a special gift?" Her mother seemed to smile happily.

"What if I suddenly cancel all this? What will my mother react to and how ashamed my family will be in front of everyone?" Namira muttered in her heart.

Arnav is still digesting Namira's words. He met Iwan at the mini market and asked him to make a cup of coffee. They sat together near the window where young people used to enjoy instant food in the mini market.

"Mas Arnav why? There's a wife-to-be better confide in him." Iwan advises while looking at his boss's bent face.

"Wan, you're the closest friend and family to me in town." Arnav said as he looked at Iwan who nodded his head hearing Arnav's words.

Indeed Iwan was already considered his own family by Arnav. He was an orphan he met in this town. Iwan used to live in an orphanage until High School then worked with Arnav for three years. Often Arnav offers him to continue his studies but Iwan is hesitant because he has been allowed to stay in the mini market and get a decent salary.

"Why is it?" Iwan asked again with a worried tone.

"If a woman is given money to perform a play and then she agrees and when it is revealed she says it is not for money, what do you think is the reason she agreed?" Arnav asked in a serious tone that made Iwan nervous.