When Love Teases

52. I Love You, Neng

Puput held his breath during a series of sentences of expressions of feeling spoken firmly and straightforwardly, flowing from Rama's lips. Standby. Already set the alarm first so that as long as his lips are tightened.

This isn't the first time Puput has heard the phrase "shoot". Some men have previously expressed love for her. But because of his usual sense of heart, very calm and easy for him to string the word rejection subtly.

Not this time. Puput has tried to deny and suppress the seeds of love that continue to bloom in the heart. Moreover, the interaction in the kitchen earlier made a sense in the heart darting growing and creeping. His ego has lost the presence of the gift of love that can not be denied anymore. But another whisper teased to reject this proposal.

"Put, can you answer me now?!"

Puput. His consciousness returns from an inner war that is not yet final, hearing Rama's question. He looked at the handsome figure in front of him waiting with a cool look. There's no nervousness. Inversely with himself.

The stomach breathes long. You need to relax before giving an answer. Determination that could be will change the color of life in the future.

"Sister Rama, even if I refuse, I hope there will be no awkwardness and hatred afterwards. I will continue to work at RPA as usual. Because it's comfortable."

Rama's initially calm face now changed. Clenching lips tightly. It read a little agitated and tense. Because the speech implied the rejection.

Puput took the tiny box with both hands. Staring and petting while stunned. In one breath, in one blink of an eye, close the box confidently and keep it in front of Rama.

"Sorry, Brother. I give it back." The face of the puput is calm. Rama's face paled. Wracked. Already confident if his application will be accepted. Beyond expectations, the ring box was closed and returned.

"Put, you're serious----"

"It's on the left what's on the right?!" The puput cuts off Rama's speech. Opening the left palm, revealing a ring with the sparkling diamond.

"Oh my God, Puput---" Rama turned his face, rubbing violently while giving thanks. Smiling very wide. It ends with a hand in the air. Yes.

Puput chuckles little watching the celebration of Rama. Which makes some restaurant visitors turn their faces because they hear the excitement.

"Hufts. You make me a hanger." Rama stared in anxiety because he got hit by a prank. "Try where it fits. It's all sudden. Just got the ring just now just like magrib." Be honest as it is. With Cia's finger, he chose the ring.

Puput tried it on the left ring finger. Loose. Switch to the right ring finger. Fit.

"False, Brother. It's so pretty the ring." The pupil extended a hand. Shows the ring embedded in his ring finger.

"That means I'm accepted, right?!" Rama held the hand of the Escape that was embedded in the ring. Look forward to the answer of certainty.

"Still need an explanation?!" Puput's turn reversed Rama's remark yesterday. Smile with a seductive glance.

Rama shook his head. "No need. Your sweet smile is enough to answer."

"I love you, Neng."

The pup was surprised with a gaping mouth. Not expecting the expression of love Rama accompanied by peeping his hands. The feeling is fed by thousands of volts of electricity. A non-painful smile. Even feel overwhelmed. It was as if the feet no longer stepped on the earth. Lucky for the arrival of two waiters to deliver the menu, realize the excitement on the clouds to be back on earth.

Although without the accompaniment of the violin or saxophone that plays romantic instruments in the style of Korean drama, but the quiet atmosphere of the restaurant is enough to deliver and support two people who are happy to enjoy the dinner menu. Smile without ceasing. Especially the most visible Rama showed a happy aura. Asa who is waiting, tonight is imprinted.

"Eh, why turn right?!" Puput. Exit the hotel parking lot should turn left towards home.

"Find the wind first, Neng. Not yet at 9." Rama did not ask for approval. Still enjoying the togetherness of the two even though tonight is not Sunday night. Drive the car at low speed towards the city center.

Nengs. Simple, typical Sundanese female calls. But able to make the puput flattered, blushed, and rustling. Because if spoken by a loved one, the meaning is full of affection.

"But don't go to a quiet place. Afraid of kuntilanak." Pinta Puput which was responded to by Rama.

The streets of Ciamis are always empty every day. Cool night weather combined. His silence was able to drive every occupant of the house to rest the night in peace.

Ciamis Square which is a public open space becomes the second choice of hangout place. Weighing the dense star-studded sky, the two sat side by side on the available concrete benches. Downstream pedestrians are also children who play chases in the supervision of parents, decorating the crowded square area of swords lined on the side of the sidewalk.

"Baby hanging out here, too." Rama looked around. Young old and kids mingling. Deldom (delman sheep) and mini beca cross carrying children passengers.

"Emang Brother Rama has never?!" The night breeze blew away the dry leaves. One leaf fell on top of the head of the puput unnoticed.

"Never. Just passing by." Rama rubs the top of the head of the puput. Shows dry leaves attached to the hijab. "What might make fun of it because accompanied by you times yes." Her sweet smile is growing.

"Hmm, pinter is terrible." Puput throws lips while folding both hands on the chest. Trying to respond to ordinary. Though the heart sighed. It could be that the man beside her smiled like that which made her heart flutter.

Rama laughed crisply. The laughter he first showed in front of Puput. The relationship status that has been clear makes him behave independently without jaim.

"Good night Aa Teteh..." Two buskers approached and stood before Rama and Puput. One carries a guitar and the other as a vocalist as well as a wage earner.

"Can you request a theme song to fall in love?!" Rama's proposal with a view towards Puput.

"By Aa. Who wants the song? Andmesh Kamaleng, Rizky Febian, or Andra and the backbone?"

"Who's song, Neng?!" Rama asked for the opinion of Puput.

"Budi doremi tau tak kang?!" Puput. Which turned out to be answered by the vocalist with a thumbs up.

Jreng. Guitar plucked.

I think I'm in love 🎶

Oh is this really love

Always different when looking at her

Rama seems interested in the lyrics of the song that really represents his feelings.

Why am I like this

Lost your courage close to you

I want to have you

But I don't know

How-to?

Please tell him

I wrote this song for him

His name I always say in prayer

Until I can say it, will I?

Rama glanced at Puput. Smiling knot. Which is not insensitive. Let it seem indifferent.

I think I'm in love

Because it feels different

Oh is this really love

Always different when looking at her

Rama and Puput looked at each other at the same time. Both throw smiles at each other with sparkling eyes. It was as bright as the light of a firefly flying at night.

...***...

Damar and Cia stared at the spotlight that led to the gate. Both of them who are not sleepy, choose to talk casually on the terrace chair. Among them are talking about plans tomorrow afternoon to leave for Jakarta.

"That's Rama's car." Cia prepared to open the gate. But prevented Damar who will represent him.

Getting off his car, Rama whistled a little. Inviting the attention of Cia who was staring at him with a narrowing.

"Cie-cie, who just got home. The romance is accepted this mah." Cia immediately interrogated. Curious to hear the results. He who bothered the brother should look for information jewelry store that sells diamond rings in a short time. As a result, the jeweler from Tasik was willing to come home to provide private service by bringing seven models of diamond rings. And a ring worth 26 million was chosen by Rama. Which is now embedded in the ring finger of the heart.

"Alhamdulillah, congratulations. I'm with happy." Cia hugged her sister. Sincerely congratulate and give support. After all this time depressed in the engagement with Zara. Now the happy hue radiated perfectly on her brother's face.

"Finally the kang pan mode works as well." Damar followed giving a safe hug. Makes Rama laugh remembering that nickname.

Seeing the time that had crawled past 10 pm, everything went into the house. Moreover, the night air is getting cold biting.

Rama dropped his body on the bed. The journey when driving Puput home feels fast even though running the car at low speed. Handing over to Sekar's mother while apologizing for being late home. Molor is 10 minutes away from what he was supposed to be home at 21. And now, a sense of kangen hit the heart. Not an hour apart.

Huhh... Goosey....Goosey. Falling in love with you makes me crazy.

Rama shook his head and chuckled softly. Staring at the selfie photo with Puput in the square park earlier. Both smile as often as staring at the camera with a backdrop of raflesia flower statues.

"So, the relapse is crazy again." Damar that just came out of the bathroom smashed his lips. Positioning sleep next to Rama who was smiling staring at the photo gallery.

"Lo will fret too later if you have a girlfriend. Could be more sin ting than me." Rama responded casually.

There was no response from Damar who chose to close his eyes. Do'a and exalt despair without despair. Wishing a miracle of the future can live together with the girl whose name always reigns in the heart.

Rama quickly opened the chat as soon as the notification sounded. And a chat from Puput at a glance passes on the top screen.

"Sister.... Mother invites Brother Rama to lunch tomorrow at home. Is there time?"

Rama smiled widely. "God willing I'm coming." Reply messages are sent quickly.

"okay, Sis. I said it's the same Mom. Met's resting up..."

"❤" One emot floated in reply. Rama waited maybe there was a reply emot from Puput. Niente.

Princess Kirana.I finally won your heart.

Rama was full of gratitude. Planning to the future. Ignoring Damar's loud snoring.