When Love Teases

33. Because of Emoticons

It's sunday night. Puput again say yes...

His desire to call Puput had to be arrested first. Patience.....The current relationship is only limited to superiors and subordinates. A rare girl's pup who wouldn't necessarily scream excitedly got a call from him. Unlike other women who always chase after him. Who will be excited every time you get a reply to comments on social media.

His daydream was awakened by the ringing of a cell phone lying on the sofa. Rama closed the balcony door and locked it. Stepping wide towards the sofa. Video call from Cia.

"Taraaa..try guessing who I am again, sister!"

The voice and carefree face of the younger brother opened as Rama shifted the screen. He observed the body hiding behind Cia's back.

"Who is it?!" Rama could not have guessed the woman who wore an instant hijab while looking down on it. Just from the clothes worn it looks like children.

Cia whispered giving a signal 1 2 3.

"Baaaa---" The person behind Cia's back displays a face while peeking.

Rama widened his eyes. "Eh, there's Ami. How can?! Kidnapped by Cia, huh?!" she said she was surprised to find her sister Puput at Enin's house tonight.

"Enak was kidnapped. Ami wants me to bring her here. I got a weekly night meeting.so happy deh." Cia clarified while arranging the pillows to use against. He and Ami were in the room.

"Ami, is Tidur Kuput coming?!" Rama switched to storing the phone in the phone holder on the table to make it more free to talk staring at the screen. One name that diabsen hopes to appear on the screen.

"No, Brother. Teteh went to Banyumas was abis magrib." said Ami who sat down next to Cia while hugging the bolster.

"To Banyumas what event?!" Rama was surprised by the two eyebrows clinging.

"That's.kan Mbak Via want to be proposed Aa Adi tomorrow week. So Via went back to Banyumas. Teteh so his companion mbak Via.kan them bestie an."

"Sir Rama when to propose to Teteh.hihihi.kedulama Mbak Via sama Aa Adi." Ami innocently mocked Rama while giggling.

Making Cia laugh with his crisp so entertained with Ami's words. Another case of Rama who scratched his head without itching while grinning the horse. He remembered the words of Mother Sekar if her best friend Puput was also an office called Novia.

"For sure.who asked ngarep dot com dong!" Cia stuck out her tongue tempting her dead sister with Ami's question.

"Fastly....Brother Rama will propose Teh Puput. But Ami don't tell anyone, this is our secret." Rama brings the face closer while keeping the index finger on the lips.

"Ashiapp. But if not keceplosan yes..ehehe." said Ami sekhenya.

The plain words of Ami always invite laughter. Truly entertaining long distance communication for Cia and Rama.

"Pay the money, brother. Let the brakes go. And for me too." Cia seduces while making eyes.

"That's your mode." Rama sneered. "Yes, it'll be transferred." Unkempt will obey even though Cia has his own income from the mobile phone counter network business that has been spread in Jabodetabek, still he is a brother in general who likes to indulge in asking for pocket money.

"Ami..titip greetings with Ibu Sekar ya." Rama intended to end the video connection. It is clear that Puput is now in Central Java.

"Yes, Brother. Same Puput Tea wants nitip salam too, right? All in free of charge."

Rama chuckles. May-can be Ami analogizes greetings packages such as shopping on line. If there were nearby would have been very willing to menguyel-nguyel cheeks of the child. Anxious. Cia was also laughing.

"Yes. Greetings to the Tadpoles."

The silence returned. The video connection has ended with a greeting from Ami. Rama switched to open another chat from Puput. Not interested in his words of thanks. But impressed with emot 🤗.

Does this mean that the Escape has started to have feelings....

Rama guessed. Imagine being together for two days with Puput. He considered the attitude of the Ciamis mojang was still ordinary.

But emot it....

Rama shrugged his shoulders. Giving up guessing what it means Puput.

...***...

Last night in Banyumas. Watching his best friend proposed, making Puput sincere also feel happiness. Both Novia and Adi families officially set a wedding date in July.

Arrived at home Sunday afternoon, immediately bathed because of the hot and tired after a 3.5-hour journey.Fresh Puput approached his mother in the kitchen.

"Where's the show going, Tea?!" I can't wait to hear the story of the firstborn who dared to drive to Banyumas to bring Via and his uncle Via's family. While in Ciamis, Via lived with his uncle.

"Thank God be smooth and successful, ma'am. The wedding will be July, for the date to come." Puput scoops rice and side dishes into the dish. Choosing to eat in the kitchen while accompanying his mother wrapped the fish with leaves to dipepes.

"Thank God. If there is a candidate, do not be prolonged. The temptation of dating is heavy. Close to the maksiat Hence religion forbids courtship but enough ta'aruf." Mother arranged into a tangs (dandang) bag of pepes fish that has been given a sprinkling of basil leaves, bay leaves, and lemongrass as a complement to make the pepes fish more fragrant and delicious.

"Mom used to be the same Dad didn't date?!" Puput plucks emping crackers to complete the contents of the plate.

"The first time you met your father was in Lebaran. He lives in Bekasi, with his parents. Mudik came here to his grandmother's house. Your father called and asked for a home phone number. It used to be rare for people to have a phone. Only certain people. A week later he started calling stale. Tomorrow again and again every 8 p.m. Though interlocal, must have paid the phone to break." Mother chuckles to remember the exploration of her late husband first.

"Love requires sacrifice and struggle." Puput chimed in while mouthfuls of chewing rice side dish.

"Two months later came to the house and talked seriously with Abah and Mamah. Not to propose but to marry. I was shocked." Mom chuckles at the memories of the girl's past. Store the already full dumpling pepes onto the gas stove and ignited.

"Mom accept it right away?!" The puput is more enthusiastic. Delay the glass that is ready to drink to hear first his mother's answer.

"Yes not...I'm also afraid even though there's a lot of love your father used to call me." Mom smiled mesem.

Puput noticed Mom's blushing face. Being infected follow the mesem as well.

"Mom asked for two minutes to give an answer. Mom doesn't want to be rash. Istikharoh.terus Abah nyari first info about your father's behavior in Bekasi. Abah knew your father's parents and grandmother because they were Ciamis."

"Less than 2 weeks I gave you an answer. Two months later we got married." Mom closes the story with a cramped face. Turning to look at Puput with gentleness.

"Later if someone applies for Teteh and his background is good do not be rejected again, Tea. The age of God is already dead to build a household." Talking about the theme of marriage becomes a sensitive thing for Puput. That's why I convey it so subtly. Can't force it.

"Later on, ma'am.it was easy. I want my sisters to be independent first. Aul graduated from college and worked."

The arrival of Ami who had just returned home from the mosque was picked up by Zaki, stopping the dialogue of the mother and child.

"Mother I forgot. There is a greeting from Brother Rama for Mother equally Teteh." Ami then opened the refrigerator. Take out a bunch of leftover wine souvenirs.

"There is indeed a Param eh Kak Rama at Enin's house?!" Kahut Puput while asking for two grains of wine. He knew that Ami was invited by Cia to stay.

Ami shook her head. "Sister Cia video call an the same Kak Rama. I followed along too. And this...." Ami with cheeks that bulged round because he put a grain of wine has not been bitten, took out two pieces of red money from the pocket of his skirt.

"I was given pocket money with Brother Rama. Transferred tea money to Kak Cia." Ami told me with a sparkle. "Teh, I have a rah----- uh flab," he continued, smothering his mouth. Shocked themselves.

"What's got?! Hayoh has to tell!" Puput glared at Ami's eyes that were now grimacing.

"It's a habit, Tea. Don't be so fierce." Ledek Ami while giving the pocket money 200 ribunya to Mother to save.

"I have a doll. Last afternoon a walk to the mall Lake eating pizza is the same as buying a big panda doll." Ami. Telling if the doll is in Mother's room at once her room is also.

"Who asked or really loved?!" Puput wants to make sure.

"Truly beloved, Tea. I said you can't ask. If it is accepted." said Ami seriously. "How come the greetings are not received?! I'm the courier" he continued staring at his mother and brother.

"Wa'alaikumsalam's chat. Greetings are also the same, Brother Rama." Mother first replied.

"Steak?!" Ami looked at the back of the puput who was now washing dirty dishes.

"Idem-" replied Puput briefly.

"Where is salam answered idem." The protest of Ami then approached and stood beside the brother. Helps disburse dishes that have been soaped to tap water.

"Yes.wa'alaikumsalam."

"Do you want a greeting?! Calm down.free puss is two greetings."

"NO!"

"Ihh the stingy Tete." Ami splashed water on the face of the puput. Immediately ran while giggling before getting nagging and pelotan his brother.

...***...

Puput stood with a fidgety look in the parking lot of the motor. Waiting for the new Via to arrive later and is parking the bike.

"Via..wet-wet!" Puput gripped the arm of Via who had just approached him with a serious mimic.

"Great what the hell. Early in the morning it was horror." Via stared in astonishment. As always, Monday should be gathered early in the room because there will be a briefing routine led by the manager.

"Try to see my reply to Param. I sent that emot. Kirain is the meaning. It turns out that Dalem is also yes...." Puput showed me his phone. Last night when Ami borrowed her phone, she heard the youngest whisper and giggle with Aul and Zaky who were all gathered in the living room. It turned out to be discussing the emot reply chat to Rama.

Puput did free his sister using his cell phone. There is no privacy content. It also applies for Aul and Zaky to open up to each other. Especially after being caught when Zaky Junior High 9th grade, save adult videos sent by his school friends.

"Witwiw..it's starting to be friendly nih yee." Last night Zaky teased him.

Puput innocently sneered. "That's a regular emot because of the penny-stirred bonus. Even splashy. Ebasirrr."

"Ihh the Teteh is still keeping the prestige turns out. Ami is a little boy. That emot contains expressions of care and affection." Ledgean Aul last night.

Making the puput switch into the room while carrying his phone. Curious to check google.

🤗 Meaning and Description

This is a smiling face with rosy cheeks. Both hands are open and can be used to express gratitude, love, care, warmth, hugs, or cuteness. It will also be used to express welcome and affection.

"Via.I have to. Clarification or what. Haduuhhh I feel good. Later Param could think I was a girl how--" Puput rubbed his palms while moving around Via who was standing next to him.

"Diem atuh, Snail. Lieur (dizziness) huh!" Via rebuked the Eardrop that was like a hot worm.

"You calm down dong. This was a chat a week ago. Param no complaints?!" patiently Via calms down the friend he gave his new nickname. Miss Lola.

The pupil shook his head. "Nothing is."

"That's not protest. It could even be happy to get that emot. Why you should panic. Come on in!" Via pulled the hand of the Escape who seemed unsatisfied to get his advice.

The concentration of Puput does not fully listen to the words of Mr. Hendra. His mind branched out to the RPA owner who now looms in the eye pelupuk. Remembering his face, making the body of the slump stiffened with a heart that was too irregular.

"Astagfirullah---" Shaking the head. Immediately beyond the shadow of the face that was smiling at him while entertaining clients lunch at hotel T.

At 8am the briefing was over. Along with that the phone on the table in silent mode, lights up the screen.

"Haduuh, Param call!" Soundless mouth with widened eyes. Though just pull and exhale to neutralize the tension and anxiety. It's tense again.

Why is it mules. Messy...

The puput holds its stomach wrapped around it. The urge to go to the toilet is sudden, can not be suspended. Choosing to ignore the first phone that continues to light up with the name Param.

"Where are you going?!" Via felt strange looking at the Escape who stepped hastily.

"Setor--" said Puput without turning his head.

Strange-ane snail this morning. Setor kok out.not to the room of Mr. Hendra.

Via head bobbles with the absurd behavior of Puput. Instead of paying attention to the ring embedded in his ring finger. Make him smile again.

...***...