When Love Teases
51. Dinners
Following the last entry, Puput greeted Mother by telling peeling mango souvenirs from Rama to be served again. Frowning saw the intractability of the crackle bag lying on the carpet numbering six. Rama and Ami brought three of them. Even though if put together in a large crackle bag, it is enough to be fortified by one adult, is fine.
Basic lack of work.
The pupil saturate while bringing all the intractability into the kitchen with both hands full. Wash mangoes, grapes, apples, pears, oranges, in the tap water to remove all pesticides attached to the skin of the fruit.
"Need help?!" Kuput. Not expecting Rama to follow him into the kitchen. Take a standing position on the right side and pay attention to it. Suddenly groggy feeling hit.
Puput. "Sister Rama wait inside. It will be wiped dry first." he said pointing to all the fruits that are still wet in a large basin.
"You want to peel the mango. It's the same as me!" Rama pulls the lap that Puput is holding. "What was that done?!" he continued to ignore Puput who gawked because the action pulled the lap without permission.
The puput immediately went to me. Relented. Assign Rama to wipe the apple first, continued the others, until the last orange. He also began to peel fragrant mangoes that smell typical fragrant, imagined the fruit must be sweet.
"What sequence should be random?" Rama followed Puput's orders to keep the dried apples to a tray where the fruit.
"May random too. The origin remains the last orange. You see, most citrus pesticides or chemical drugs that stick to the skin. Look at the white-white ash gini...." Puput shows the textru orange peel that although it has been washed but there is still dirt attached. "If the orange first then the cloth becomes dirty and can stick again in other fruits. Free dong washed. Especially if the orange is not washed first, we peel it right.it is a chemical compound in the hand. Continue to stick also to the oranges we eat."
Rama mangosteen understands with the explanation of Puput. I love that reflection of a healthy lifestyle. Continuing to wipe the pear amounted to five pieces.
"Your friend, who jogged on stage yesterday right? The party in Santika right?" rama asked in an interrogation without looking. Still with his work wiping, switch patting the grape ranggeuyan slowly so that the grain does not fall.
The puput paused for a moment peeling the mango. Looked at Rama's face that looked flat.
"Yes. They're here to apologize for yesterday. Sorry to say."
"So that sounds like another reunion, huh? Uh, I mean it was accidentally passed. Not kepo." Rama, who felt overwhelmed, immediately made a defense.
"Yes. Ask next year for a reunion. They promise to change. I am the deal together. It will be discussed in the group."
"Owh--" Rama says short. "Be careful about choosing friends. Must have principles, don't go to the stream."
"Yes, Brother." Rama's advice was well received. Because it is true.
"It's. What again?! Rama shows a basin of fruits that have moved to a round tray but are still disheveled not laid out.
"Udah enough. Brother Rama wait inside. I'll arrange it first just delivered." The existence of Rama only makes groggy when cutting mangoes. Better to be alone in the kitchen.
"Later ah, together." Rama bergeming. Choose to pay attention to the activities of the puput while leaning against the wall with both hands inserted into the pocket of the pants.
Focus, Put. Watch out for the floppy knife!
Puput. The feeling of groggy being watched made his body stiffen and sweat. The look seemed to double need glasses. Trying to concentrate the concentration of cutting the third mango fruit.
"Astagfirulloh--" The puput screamed in shock. Keep the new mango peeled in half, when a sharp knife slips touching the tip of the middle finger. Fresh blood mberebes.
"Why, Put?!" Rama was shocked. Pay attention to the mouth that washes hands in tap water. Grab that hand. Look at the middle finger that is injured and bleeding.
"Be careful dong, Neng!" Rama changed his worried look.
"No papa is just a kec- wound" he said hanging in the air. Turning gasp and gawking as Rama sucked his injured finger. The soft, chewy and warm lips were as if they were flowing electricity that shocked his entire body. His face was hot, blushing like a tomato.
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Events in the kitchen make the puput more silent during the gathering in the middle room. He was embarrassed, his heart still pounding erratically. The chewy and warm lips were still attached to the fingertips that had stopped bleeding. Unlike Rama who looks ordinary. Enjoy family togetherness with a serving of fruits in the middle. Joking with Ami, chatting with Zaky and Aul asking about the study.
"Later Sunday we go to lunch outside. I want a memento before Mami goes back to Jakarta." Ratna calls herself "Mami" which must be followed by all Sekar's children.
"Ready, Mommy. I'm gonna fast for half a day so all the food can get into this rubber belly." Ami patted her already hard stomach for constantly grinding. His body was dense, not fat. Normal weight for his age is still growing and active sports and pencak silat. Her tomboyish carrying declined from her eldest brother.
"Now, don't be shy!" The puput just made a sound. Admonishing the youngest who is always narcissistic .
"Santuy atu teteh. Shame to ask astray on the street. Shame to talk, later slack. Ehehehe--" Ami raised two fingers to form the symbol V.
Being at Puput's house for the first time, makes Mami Ratna feel at home. Among them was comforted by Ami's silliness. Unfortunately, I have to go home soon. Papi Krishna called because he had been abandoned all day.
"Don't forget. 7 Hours, on time!" Puput only nodded as he drove up to the terrace. Whisper Rama reminded, making his hair goosebumps.
Staring at the wall clock, there is still 2.5 hours to go on time. Puput shyly approached Mother to say about Rama's invitation. The one who was even surprised. Mother responded casually because it turned out Rama had asked permission first.
Puput went up to his room. Open the wardrobe to choose what clothes are worth wearing. It's been 15 minutes of observing no one yet. Being insecure is afraid of wrong costumes.
"Bakpia, you're relaxing, aren't you?!" Puput decided to make a video call to ask his best friend for advice.
"Yes. Just got the phone done with Adi. Why emang?!"
"So Karam with his mother played here. You know, Karam took me to dinner. 7 O'clock pick me up." Puput started the vent session.
"Wow.wow...wow! The Akang gercep euy. I'm sure he didn't take the dinner to shoot you. Congratulations bestie...." Even Via who soars with excitement.
"Don't be so damn ignorant. It could be just a regular dinner." The dog does not want a baper. Because hoping can cause disappointment.
"Mending now help me pick a shirt, Via. I'm not so sorry. Fear of wrong costume." Continue Puput while positioning the phone correctly so that the wardrobe is accessed by Via. Considering this is a first date. Uh, this is it?!
"OK, Snail. Everywhere.liat clothes!"
The first shirt was shown, Via shook his head.
The second shirt is shown. "Don't that. I want to hang out." protest Via.
"I don't have a skirt. Know for yourself how I am." Puput punctures the frustration because there is no fit outfit yet. Her tomboyish daily life became unthinkable to buy a skirt. The bed was ruffled by a mound of clothes thrown because it was not selected.
"Package..pakeeet. There's Kang's package." Ami's shout from outside the door sounded loudly accompanied by a knock.
Puput no less yelling to come in.
"Oh my goodness...this is what room did the ship break?!" Ami shook his head at the unusual sight. Tumbens. Usually always neat.
"Ami what's wrong?! Get out again! It's busy." Puput noticed the paper bag that Ami was carrying. Not responding to his sister's nagging.
"This is a package of fruits. Mamang gojek the anther. Buy new clothes again?!" Ami handed over the paper bag with the logo of Boutique Sundari, while curious to know the contents.
"No. Wrong address times, Mi." Puput. Look at the contents of the paper bag which turns out to be a black gift box decorated with gold ribbon.
"Guild, Snail. It was Karam who sent me a dress." Via also voiced and asked Puput to open it in front of the phone screen.
Suddenly thumped as Puput prepared to open the lid of the box. Even Ami tilted her head so close. A card on the surface of the shirt.
...Princess Kirana, wear yes!...
...I'll pick you up at 7, on time!...
...Ramah...
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Glassy pup. Ensure again his appearance by constantly throwing a smile to minimize nervousness. White top suit and tutu skirt with dusty pink bead motif, so fitting wrapped his body. Combined veil voal matching color adem skirt. Praising the taste of Rama. Can be smart to choose an outfit that can add to the beautiful aura that wears it.
Even Via was getting excited when he saw the contents of the gift box. So did Ami who teased with the cie-cie. Puput desperately wanted to get into the shell, hiding his embarrassed face.
"Wit wiw." Zaky welcomed the arrival of the Escape who came down from the stairs by teasing him. Make everything at the dinner table look.
"Cie-cie.cancik sekalee tetehku." Ami sincerely praised by giving two thumbs up. Aul. Mother smiled little in a happy hue. Especially after getting the phone info from Via this afternoon.
"Sorry I don't have a spare change. Which sheets haven't been cut." Puput was actually embarrassed by the temptation of his three sisters who were eating dinner. Trying to neutralize by responding to a nibble.
Ting tong's.
How many times Puput got into the car Pajero owned by his boss. Just ordinary. In fact, in the heart always admires and aspires to have a mount type SUV that. But the aura this time is different. Very nervous with cold palms. Rama entered the house only briefly for permission to Mother. Now they sit side by side in the car. With the same boss. Whiter.
If I can be honest. Eager to praise the appearance of Rama is getting cool with the outfit worn tonight. Simple but elegant. Short sleeve slimfit white shirt combined moka color chino trousers. Her perfume bushes filled the car space. Hair style pomade edge-climbed. Makes her face fresher.
Oh, my God, why am I even paying attention to that.
Puput cursed in the heart. All about Rama, who he saw when he opened the door, is depicted in the head.
"Where are we dinner? Do you have any ideas?!" Rama broke the silence as the new car drove 500 meters towards the city. The dinner was spontaneous without any prior plan. Including suddenly contacting Aunt Ratih at the boutique. Ask to be shown the latest collection to be sent to Puput house.
"So much Brother Ramah." Soughy without daring to look.
"At the hotel T aja deket. How's it?!" Rama glanced at the shining face of ayu that fit hit the PJU lamp spot.
"I'm just following you." Puput turned his head along with Rama doing the same thing. The two throw smiles at each other.
Arriving at the hotel restaurant, the atmosphere is quite crowded with visitors. There are 5 tables left. Rama chose a table that was positioned near the window glass. Can look at the view of the highway and not be disturbed and pass people. The menu has been ordered. Waiting ushered.
"Puput--" Rama stared at the Ciamis mojang before him with sparkling eyes. Only a person in love is able to catch the many butterflies flying on the black bead.
"Yes?!" Puput stared back with both eyebrows linked.
"You're getting pretty." Rama blinked his eyes once, a sweet and sincere smile on his lips.
"It's because of her pretty clothes. I forgot to say thank you." Puput holds the taste so that the nose does not expand. "Thank you, brother, for the shirt" he continued, turning to the window. Not strong looking for long.
"You know that being praised is always low." Rama shook his head feeling anxious. Though clearly seen both cheeks are white clean was blushing. Only slapped with a twitch.
"Oh yeah, I'd like to continue the conversation yesterday."
Rama took a deep breath before continuing his words.
The stomach digests and waits with the already calm heart racing again.
"To the point. Afraid that someone might bother me again." he said seriously while reaching into his pants pocket. Storing a small black box in front of the folded puput's hand on the table.
"Switch.tonight I will make honesty."
"I've loved you since I first met you. Over time, by itself, without being held back, liking turns into love."
"I love you Princess Kirana. Will you be the life companion of Rama Adyatama?!"
"Jawab with just this!" Rama opened a small box containing a white ring with two diamonds. Very beautiful sparkling.
"If accepted, wear it!"
"If you refuse, close the box again!"
