When Love Teases

46. Say it clearly!

A helping hand under the stairs made him look up. Gasped. With a gaping mouth and perfectly widened eyes, when colliding with the person who helped him down.

Alarm. Lips pursing lips. Eyes still glare. Shake in disbelief with the figure in black polo shirt he saw. A serious face without a smile. Highlight the intimidating sharp eyes. As if it contained an order to obey. Puput. Accept that hand. Down the stairs are only two steps.

In the brain of Puput already filled with many questions. Ready tossed. Is it really an alma mater? Rama clasped his hand firmly. Bringing Puput away from the stage by unraveling the crowd.

"Sister, loose! Shame to see people. Get digosipin deh." The pupil begged half a whisper. Trying to pull the hand even feels tighter. The action of Rama holding his hand became the center of attention of some people.

"If anyone says I'm your girlfriend. Simple right?!" Rama answered lightly while turning towards Puput who was walking on his right side. Bringing it out of the building. Stay away from the frenetic entertainment that continues.

"Don't be kidding, brother!" The pupil pursed his lips. Another on the other lip with what is felt on the chest. His heart beat erratically when he heard Rama's words just now. He is said to have sat in the long chair chosen by Rama. Located in the building of the house. Wind exposure is enough to give coolness to the body that is sweating.

There was no reply from Rama. Like the wind then. Only the changed gaze was no longer sharp piercing.

"Why didn't you tell me you're a Pitaloka Elementary School alumni?!" Rama began to interrogate. "Know that we're leaving together. What were you wearing here?! he was in a mood that was still upset so that his speech sounded pitched. He also did not know why he could not neutralize the mood. Still imagined Puput on stage surrounded by three men dancing.

"Kan Rama did not ask either. Suddenly I have to report." Fart on the mouth with a wrinkled forehead. There was something strange about his boss.

"I'm here for Zaky. Deliberately not carrying a motorcycle must be full parking." Continued Puput answered all Rama's curiosity.

"Let's go home together!" Rama's voice began to soften hearing the reason for Puput. Then there's another chance to go both ways. His request was only answered by a small nod by Puput.

"Eh, Brother. Means when Rama's 6th grade, I was 1st dong." Soup laughs. Seeing the black dresscode without asking for an explanation, already know if Rama alumni 2001.

"Hem." It was answered only by Rama. More interested in enjoying the face of the semi-retired who laughed crisply. Her mood improved after sitting alone without the awkwardness of others.

"I didn't think you were singing." Rama switched topics praising the talent of Puput who he just knew now. "I did not realize that it was so amazing," he continued, who increasingly admired the girl's target.

"Ah just karaoke at home. Coincidentally Adi, the vocalist was my friend. Her future husband Novia is my best friend." Answer Puput low.

"Your friend has a candidate. Where's you?!" Rama hits Puput with a mode question.

"I am relaxed. Believe me, a soul mate will come on time." The ears straighten the view forward. Look at the origin of a row of four-wheeled vehicles that are parked neatly. Just to normalize the work of the heart. Because the more here his heart is not okay if he met with Rama.

Rama's phone rang suddenly breaking into silence. There's an incoming call. It turns out that friends are looking for her inside.

"Put, I'd like to join you again for a little while inside. Just moment. We'll continue to talk here."

Puput shakes refusing. "I also want to join again. Still missing." Then stand while tidying up his slightly tangled tunic as it folds while sitting.

"OK deh. But if you want to go home, call. We're going home together!" Rama reminded again as he walked side by side entering the building. Back answered the Escape with a nod.

Puput mingled again with the group in pink clothes. Welcomed Inal one of the slengean trio with questions full of curiosity. "Put, was that your girlfriend?!"

As a result, all the eyes of the pink gang were fixed on the puput, waiting for an answer.

The pup nodded strongly. "No. He's still sodara." he replied spontaneously. Confused, to be honest if Rama is the boss, what people say. Remembering that he was holding hands. According to Rama's words to say girlfriend, not at all brave. Finally had to lie make up for themselves.

"May I deketin dong, Put. He's a real handsome. Let's get married too. Uh, must be a hot cool guy like him." Selly said enthusiastically with the brain began to travel. Waving brown blonde hair with that length of a boat. Prepare for the charm.

"Oh, I can't, Maemunah. He has a little bit of a thump!" Puput felt unwilling if Rama approached Selly.

"Lo's brain, Cell. Must be traveling, right?!" Guess Linda who was laughed at by Selly.

At two o'clock the reunion is over. Rama looks for the figure of Puput among the people who gradually out of the building. But not seen. I've been called twice and I didn't answer. The third time I tried it was not answered. Then the message is heard.

"Sir, just chat. In the car again noisy. Sorry.not coming home together. I'm continuing to hangout with friends."

Rama grunts annoyed to get a message from Puput. He made his heart disappointed.

"Where's hangout?!" The reply chat was sent by Rama quickly.

"Away from the Lake."

Rama put the phone in his pants pocket. Half ran to the parking lot to his car. He intends to follow Puput.

...***...

Via directly approached the Sekar Mother as soon as she arrived at the Puput house. Curiosity has peaked in the crown. I want to know who the man who proposed to his best friend was. Because yesterday while guessing, Mother just passed by joining again in the middle room.

"Mom, let's start the story! Yesterday successfully hanged me. I don't think the clothes are dry ah." Via pulled a chair to sit facing Sekar's mother who invited to talk at the dining table.

"Patience.nih cobain first. Someone sent from the neighbor." Mom switched to offering black sticky rice tape wrapped in teak leaves. The sweetness is refreshing in this hot afternoon weather.

Via no longer protested. Waiting while tasting a pack of black sticky rice tape. He plucks with two fingers.

"Mother Ratna proposed to Puput for her son." Mom opened the serious but relaxed conversation. Already asked Ami and Aul not to join in nimbrung during a four-eyed talk with Via.

"What is Ratna's mother's name? I know you?!" Though Via yesterday had guessed and hoped the RPA boss was the one who proposed to his best friend.

"The name is Rama Adyatama."

Uhuck-huck

Via gagging black sticky rice tape that suddenly enters the nasal cavity. He coughed so many times he was shocked. Mother hurriedly poured water into the glass available on the table.

"But the one who proposed to his mother. Rama himself did not know. Ms. Ratna said, Rama told me she likes Puput."

Via digesting full concentration. I can't wait to see the story go on.

"Mother frankly accepted Ratna's proposal. Not because Rama is rich or his boss is Puput. But judging by morality. I see he's a nice, polite man. I can also read that she's trying to get close to Puput."

"You know for yourself, Via. Puput kenduh with his stance. Not thinking about getting married. His focus was thinking about Mother and the future of his three sisters." Mother's face turned sad because of the noble intentions of the firstborn.

"You and Puput are so close, right?! Like to confide in each other. I want to ask Via for help. Lorek filled his true heart. Help melt the heart, Via!"

"Silence, Mom. I am glad to help. Snails are really soft. I could've guessed that Param likes Puput." Sahut Via with the spirit of 86 ready to make a plan. Now proud because it turns out the prophecy match Puput with RPA boss almost materialized. Feeling happy if the gossip that he left spread in the office will become a reality.

...***...

"Order whatever you want. I bought it all." Miller who gave the idea to invite the remaining 10 people who want to join the hangout to the lake. They sit together by putting two tables together in a coffee shop.

Everyone ordered drinks according to their taste. While waiting, some take turns to the musholla to perform the ashar prayer. There is also a plate, shirking the obligation as a Muslim. It seems that the topic of conversation was endless from the reunion place to this coffee shop. Laughter broke up, photos together, continued karaoke ria. Puput this time only a spectator and occasionally sing together.

I don't feel like it's getting late in the afternoon. One by one began to leave 4 people. Puput has repeatedly invited Selly to go home. Remembering that he was in Selly's car together.

"In a minute, put in 15 minutes, okay!" Selly bidding. "Mil, where's eurin. I asked for." He turned to look at Miller meaningfully.

"Okay, girl." Miller opened his wait bag. Take out a bottle of 750 ml drink with Vodka writing and a glass of sloven.

"Hey...do you want a drink?!" Puput alternately stared at his three friends. Miller casually poured the drink into the sloki. Selly and Roy waited with sparkling faces. Bummer. Didn't expect three of his SD friends to have a drunken hobby.

"A little bit, Put. As a farewell greeting." said Selly without shame. "You sit down and see, no need to follow ustadzah mah." he continued, sipping the first sloki.

Puput bobbing head. Not expecting the world of association Selly who was once quiet and hooded. Now after working and living in Batam, his lifestyle changes. He chose to cover for the reason of going to the toilet.

After the bathroom business, Puput fix his hood in the mirror sink. I decided to go home by myself and order a taxi online. Joining Selly who must be drunk, very dangerous.

Puput pinched outside the woman's toilet door. As soon as he stared at the figure of a tall man in black clothes blocking his way with a flat face look.

"Sister Rama, how come it's here?!" Puput asked innocently while rubbing his chest in shock.

"Why not to be confused. I said we go home together. Even here. I'm worried about you, Put." Rama seems to suppress intonation so as not to get angry in front of Puput.

"I can take care of myself, brother."

"I know you're a silat. But I'm more good at social affairs." Rama with serious mimicry.

The puput frowned. I don't understand the purpose of Rama's talk.

"Your martial arts will be in vain when you are drunk, when you lose consciousness. You will be wretched and sorry." Rama now expressed his frustration because Puput did not obey his invitation.

"What is Brother Rama?!"

"Your girl friend got the powder into the drink when you went to the toilet. Let you fly. And then.ayangin alone what will happen if the girls and boys are drunk." Obviously Rama is still in an upset mode.

The mouth shuts its gaping mouth with both hands. Shocked and shaken imagining it. Close your eyes and stop.

"Let's go home!" Puput resigned as Rama pulled his hand a little rough. He accepted wrong. Gets a glimpse when passing through the glass window of a coffee shop. Three of his friends laughed in slow motion. Makes shudder.

All the way through in silence. Puput bravely occasionally turned his head towards Rama who was driving with a straight forward view. The driver's face appears to be hardened with lips tightly clenched, making Puput afraid to start a conversation.

"It's over." Rama disperse the daydreams of Puput who is sorting out the vocabulary that is worth speaking. The new pupil realized if the car had stopped in front of the house.

"Sister Rama, would you like to stop by first?!" Puput asked courageously. Never offered themselves up before. Even Rama who without awkward down first entered the house.

Rama answered with a sling without looking at it.

"Sister Rama, angry with me?!" There is a pain in slicing the heart because it gets indifferent treatment.

"Still to be explained?!" This time Rama turned his head, looking at Puput with a sharp look in his eyes.

"Sorry---" The puput lowered his face. Fearful of that gaze tearing at his heart. "Yes, I was wrong."

"But why is it so angry?!" Puput ventured back to Rama's gaze.

Rama took a long breath. Must suppress the annoyance and anxiety because the Puput is very insensitive with a lot of code that has been given.

"I will defend you. Sitting in the corner watching for up to 3 hours. Afraid something might happen to you."

"I'm worried about you, Princess Kirana."

"It still needs to be explained again why am I worried about you?!" Challenge Rama.

"Say it clearly, brother!" Highlight the eyes of the full-fledged pup.

"I'm afraid I'm afraid to misinterpret your attention." The sound of the mouth shaking. Swallowing saliva with difficulty as well as a stiffened body.