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47. Other Side's Garden (Before Wedding)

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Every time they returned to Surabaya, Bagas and Nadya always took the time to come to an ordinary park they both gave up longing as a pair of friends who were separated by distance.

Bagas who since college lived in Jakarta, returned to Surabaya only in a certain time. Or at best if he heard the voice of Nadya was sad as depressed. Therein lies Bagas' weakness, he cannot see Nadya in trouble.

And today, he decided to go back to Surabaya because two days ago his mother called and told him to go home because there was a sudden need that was not explained.

Bagas thrust a cup of cold drink in front of Nadya. The girl scowled, her lips pursed, Bagas realized that Nadya was in a bad mood.

“Why don't you tell me?” tanya Nadya pitched ketus half mamvus.

Bagas sipped his bitter coffee. He also does not know this problem. Do you know what they're talking about?

A proposal.

The Bagas family apparently asked Bagas to come home because they were about to propose to Nadya for Bagas.

“I don't know about that, Nad. At ten I arrived in Surabaya and went straight home. Mom and dad immediately told me to get ready for your house.”

Nadya stared in disbelief. At least Bagas can ask the purpose of his family coming there in such a crowd, right?

“I didn't know they were planning to propose to you. Oath.”

Earlier, after returning from work with his favorite motorcycle, Nadya was surprised by the presence of the Bagas family at home. At first he only thought that the visit was only a gathering event to strengthen their family relationships. But Nadya bak was struck by lightning in the middle of a hole when papa Bagas began to say his purpose came to his parents' house. They asked Nadya to be their daughter-in-law, and at that time Nadya and Bagas were surprised simultaneously. They looked at each other with faces and faces that could not be interpreted.

Both of them are compact and ask for time to think about it both. Despite being familiar and close since High School, if it has been associated with the affairs of living together in the bonds of marriage, they need to talk about it. Because it will have an effect on their future, on their lives, and on their friendships.

“Then,” Bagas paused his sentence, changing the position of the view towards Nadya who was beside him. “What do you think? Do you want to obey their wishes?”

Nadya seemed to think of something in her silence. He did not even blink while staring freely at the lake which seemed to be much better now than before when he and Bagas were still in High School.

Bagas sighed big enough, then spoke again. “I have a lover, Nad.” de-sah Bagas frustrating. If he is not in a relationship with others, maybe Bagas will not be this heavy to make a decision. Because he did want Nadya to be a part of his life, long ago. But he is self-sufficient on the grounds that he does not want to destroy the friendship that has been established.

Like getting a severe attack many times and repeatedly, Nadya immediately turned her head and stared fixedly at the figure of Bagas who was also staring at him. “Why didn't you say that to your parents? At least you have a reason to reject the matchmaking they're doing to us. At least, you can keep the feelings of your loved ones.” jolted Nadya angry for whatever reason. Bagas who does not want to be assertive, or for himself who can not accept the reality if Bagas has a lover. I don't know.

“The problem is, I do not want to make our parents disappointed in us.”

“Then what about us?” cecar Nadya said Bagas just like that because he was upset. “How is the fate of our friendship if we obey them?” nadya continued fieryly resisting the annoyance of half-dead. “If until we fail to build a household, not only are we falling apart, our friendship will also be ruined, Gas.”

Silent bagas thousand languages. He knew what Nadya said was true. If until they choose to get married, then their relationship fails in the middle of the road, their friendship is at stake.

“I know. But, what is happier than indulging our desires and giving happiness to our parents?”

“I know that too. But not in a married way. Because it is very selfish.” said Nadya quickly with a hostile tone. “We will also lie to the crowd if we do that wedding, Gas.”

Bagas looked at Nadya more deeply. There he found a very clear fear. Nadya's eyes can't lie from him.

“We live it, but we are free to live our own lives. Live together, just as friends in a household bond. Next, you are free with your life, and I am free with my life.” said Bagas began to convince Nadya to follow the advice that appeared in his head. The reason, do not want to disappoint both parties from each family. It's ridiculous, isn't it?

Nadya hardens her jaw. He did not think if Bagas thought like that. “What does that mean, you will keep in touch with your lover even if we get married?”

Bagas hesitated. He was sure Nadya would scold him because the proposal did not enter that logic. “May be.”

Ah, this doesn't make sense. But...

“Alright.” I don't know what Nadya had in mind at the time. When he agreed to a silly invitation Bagas who could be a boomerang for both of them. Desperate, maybe. “No love, only marriage bond as a formality so that our family is not disappointed with both of us.”

To be honest, there was a speck of happiness when Bagas and his parents came to ask him. He assumed that he would be happy to marry his best friend, the one who understood him the most. But the truth is much more difficult and painful.

“Let's make a deal.” invite Bagas to offer benefits that might be useful in the future if indeed they are not destined to live together.

Nadya thought for a moment, then...

“If indeed we cannot unite in the future. I want us to meet and finish everything here. In the first place we decided to make a friendship.”

***

Their marriage came two months after Nadya and Bagas decided to carry out what their parents wanted.

Both are ready to live a new life with a new status that will somehow run like what in the future. They also talked about all the things that are closely related to the relationship between husband and wife. Among them are life related to household—, among others: sandang, food, boards, beds, and the last of course children.

First, home. Bagas decided to take Nadya to Jakarta after marriage later to live in his house that he bought there. Bagas lived alone in that house. So, there is no harm in bringing Nadya there. In addition to being a friend, Nadya is also a friend that he has protected with all his body soul. Bagas will also guarantee Nadya's life by providing a decent living, as well as meeting the clothing needs for Nadya.

Second, bed. For this one business, neither Nadya nor Bagas speak much. It's just that Nadya ever offended if they will do it as it should be married couples, Nadya did not mind the biological needs of human beings. But on one condition, without love. Yes, Nadya was even willing to sacrifice her feelings and choose to hold it all deep.

And lastly, the problem of children. Child is a natural thing—maybe—for married couples in general. But it wasn't for Nadya and Bagas. They both decided to postpone the presence of the baby on the pretext of not wanting to make their child a victim of selfishness because they had a husband and wife relationship without love.

They agreed, and eventually took a step in line, namely a marriage. Without direction and purpose, just to keep the feelings of others they care about, despite having to sacrifice their feelings for each other. []

^^^to be continue.^^^