When Love Teases

66. Share Loc Meeting

Rama's steps lightly and cheerfully enter Enin's house. No one answered his greetings because everyone was probably praying magrib in the room or in the mosque. Rushing into the bathroom to take a bath and carry out the obligations as Muslims who are increasingly here trying to change better, more obedient, without holes.

Cia went into Enin's room. Laying down next to the grandmother who was teaching on the mattress with selonjoran feet. Being a fun and reassuring activity every listen to the soft voice and shahdu Enin teach. He praised in his heart, the grandmother who was still wary of reading without the help of glasses.

Enin closed the Qur'an after ending the reading of Ar-Rahman. Keep it on the bedside nightstand.

"Tomorrow can you take a jog in the morning?" Enin looked at the only granddaughter who was sleeping on her side hugging the bolster. Which is more cheerful after the arrival of the family of Ibu Sekar. It's just that I still don't want to leave the house.

Cia changed position to sit leaning on the head of the bed. "Hmm, I think I can. But don't go far, Enin. 200 Meters from home, let's go back and forth."

"Still afraid of meeting unknown men?" Enin could guess from Cia's hesitant answer. And the grandson was silent.

"If Enin's advice, it's time you followed the trail of Puput. Hijab. Besides that obligation, surely the heart will feel calmer. Twice yesterday's calamity had to bring Cia closer to God. May God be the best of love, if we always improve."

Cia digested Enin's gentle advice. Not to refute, nor reason later and later as before, if the grandmother or Mami reminded to hijab. Because what was said just now is in the heart.

A knock on the door rang out and Enin told him to come in. Rama appears and joins on the bed, sitting down please. With his own initiative massaging Enin's legs slowly.

"Mommy's coming here next week." Rama opened the conversation while massaging Enin's calf on the right.

"Really, Sis?" Cia said no to believe. "Last noon Mami called not to say the same to me." Every day, his communication with his parents is never missed. The family support system is always flowing which makes it easier to erode the disappointment and hurt because of Adit's actions.

"Emang said it too just now, just as Brother called Papi." Rama answered casually.

But the semringah on Rama's face ignited Cia's curiosity to ask again. "What did you say to Papi?!"

And Cia's curiosity was answered. The older brother began to convey his intentions to Enin. Tells the event of a proposal and wedding with Puput. Of course this is the happy news that Enin is waiting for. Cia also welcomed with joy.

"Sir, is it really time from marriage proposal only 2 months? It must be prewed, choose dresscode family, hunting souvenirs, this preparation, anyway will be busy." Cia laughed at the thought of the hassles that might occur.

"And Enin said good will must be hastened. The important thing is there is money, everything is easy. You and Damar can be repotted." Sahut Rama lightly. Smiling obliquely looking at the sister who was flicking her lips.

"Ah, I almost forgot. Puput said, tomorrow you want to take lunch at the office. Puput wants to bring provisions for the three of us. Want ya?!" Rama looked at Cia. Hoping for the sister to accept the invitation of Puput who sincerely intends to help recovery.

"Come on, Cia. Go early in the morning with Rama. Let there be a new atmosphere. Let Enin jog in the company of Aunt Ratih." Of course Enin was very supportive. Where every day saw Cia only struggling with cell phones and laptops to monitor work without wanting to socialize outside the house.

"OK on." Cia agreed after pondering for a moment.

...***...

The sky today is the same as yesterday. Bright, as if to depict the mood of a Princess Kirana this morning. Who has finished struggling in the kitchen preparing the provisions that will be brought to the office. The surprise and promise of yesterday from the lover, the advice of the mother last night, further strengthen the heart and strengthen the mental to welcome new life.

"Rama really wants to marry you. Mom can value that. His good personality looks natural. Not made like a person if looking for face. The seed is clear. He is of good and religious descent. His parents Enin Herawati has always been known as an influential and well-known philanthropic figure."

"For what Rama up to his side gave Teteh a high position. If it wasn't for trying to prove that she really loved you, Tea."

Puput rewound the recording of your advice in his brain while putting a box of rice and side dishes and pudding, into a goodie bag. Keep it on the living room table. Turn up the stairs to her room because she hasn't worn a headscarf.

"Remember, the shethan will not remain silent. It will surely woo every good intention. So often there are those who are upset so willing to marry even to nullify the marriage."

"Barengi with istikharah, if the heart is still upset. There's still time to keep my heart going."

This time Puput wore a milk-brown pasmina, matching the color of the vest he wore. Put it neatly in front of the dresser mirror.

"If Teteh is to be married, heaven is to the husband. Must obey. Among them if the husband later invites Teteh to move house, do not argue."

"Teteh left because he was brought by his husband, Ami will also leave because he demanded knowledge. Mom won't be lonely. There is still Aul and Zaky. There is still a phone for communication. There is still a big family that is not far away. So, don't worry about it anymore, Mom yeah, Neng geulis."

Puput finished with touch up minimalist makeup. Had to look up at the ceiling of the room as soon as the last round of recordings of Mother's advice. Makes her eyes glaze over haru. Even Mother said, it was hard to separate only at the beginning because all this time always gathered together. They will get used to it too.

The main door was deliberately opened wide. Waiting for Rama to come. The man who would soon propose to him took off and went home together, as long as he was in office at the Ciamis branch. The car that was waiting came too.

"Morning, sister-in-law. Duh.makin' more beautiful." Cia who came down from the front passenger seat, hugged and gave a chipiki on the approaching puput.

Make Puput blush to hear the greeting of the new name. Feeling happy also to see a cheerful twinkle on the beautiful face of his future sister-in-law.

The puput had to give up. From the left front door that was still wide open, Rama seemed to intensely pay attention to the interaction outside the car with a small smile.

"Cia, we're saying goodbye to Mom!" Take Rama and get ready to get out of the car.

"Same mother Aul again went to the market. We go straight ahead." Puput had locked the door and kept the key in a secret place that is commonly known to family members. Let building workers continue work with ready-made coffee that has been stored on the terrace.

Arriving at the RPA parking lot, doubts to go down appear on Cia's face. It's like the first time you see an employee and then get ready to start work. Though the number of employees that are more common he met at the office of Adyatama Group in Jakarta.

For the first time Puput is ready to walk side by side with Rama. Not afraid if it will be the center of attention or maybe the action of stealing the view. Everyone knows their relationship status now. Especially now walking three that maybe many people do not know Cia because he himself did not remember when his brother Rama had visited RPA Ciamis.

"Don't let fear keep haunting you. Relax.I'll protect you." The stomach nods its head. Convincing by extending a hand invites Cia down.

Rama became the bodyguard of two women he loved. Letting the Escape that was embracing Cia's shoulder, walk in front of her. Even the looks of Puput divert the anxiety of Cia by inviting him to talk all the way to get into the room.

"How are you feeling now, Cia?" Puput gave a glass of water to Cia who was sitting on the sofa. Cia's forehead was dripping with sweat because the whole walk was filled with tension.

Cia gulped half of it. His slightly breathless breath was now normal. "I'm not afraid anymore.just a little scared. That's right." Sentences that seem to be aimed at yourself, convince his feelings.

The big smiling pup. "Let's take a walk to the mall to get home from work. Wantsome? Let her fear disappear. Calm down.I'm the bodyguard." Still in order to support Cia to accelerate recovery.

"Later I thought about it while working." Cia pulled out her laptop from the bag. "I'm wearing a headset. Calm down.not gonna hear y'all chatting friendly." He teased Rama who called Puput to sit down at a table.

"Ish, people want to talk about work too." Protest the Escape while sliding the chair to the right side of the Rama table. But apparently Cia did not hear the protest because the ears had been gagged headset.

Rama and Puput dissolve in the seriousness of the discussion of work. Rama explains in detail about RPA from A to Z. Explain the duties and authority of Puput who will serve as deputy CEO. The one in charge of specially advancing the Ciamis branch.

"Will I be able to carry this trust?" Puput grimaces the face. Reverse again sheet by sheet thick files containing company data entry.

Rama shook his head. "Don't get used to doubting your abilities, Neng. Replace questions with statements. I will be able to carry out trust. And I'm sure you can." It gives motivation.

...***...

The work place of Puput starting today is in the room of Rama. And lucky today could one room three with the presence of Cia. The work atmosphere is more relaxed, serious but relaxed. Especially at lunch together punctuated by laughter.

"Aa, Cia, would you like to stop by first? Puput stared at each other before opening the car door. He was sent home and was the first to go down.

"Other time, Neng. See you tomorrow." Sahut Rama with a blink of an eye. Only replied Escape with a knotty smile.

"Tomorrow we go to the mall, Put." Cia reminded the chat deal earlier. What Puput answered by rounding his two fingers as a symbol of approval.

...***...

The ringing of the phone was heard after Puput waved his hand to release the car. Get it out of the bag quickly. His frown was staring at the call of an unknown number. As usual, he ignored it. Choose to walk in the main door.

Cell phone ringing again. The puput was in his room. Opening the pasmina and stroking the long hair of his shoulder all day tied up. Again, from the same number. And Puput ignored again. Choose to prepare for the bathroom to refresh the body that is sticky by sweat. If not a prankster, there will be a message coming in. Always so he thought.

The sound that is heard 5 minutes apart this time is a message notification. Puput who has held the door handle preparing to enter the bathroom, urung. Curious to see a message from whom. Was the caller just now?

"Hi, Put. My phone was not picked up twice. Deuhhh cocky yes now 🤔"

"Well remember who I'm not, Put? I want to see you tonight at the cafe...." A shareloc is attached as a meeting place.

"See you at 7 p.m. Don't forget to come, Put. Pleases....I miss nostalgia."

Puput hasn't returned it. Curious to click first profile picture si sender chat. Look at his photos carefully. He also widened his eyes with a big smile. A picture of an old friend.

"Ma'aaffen. I'm a prankster."

"OK deh. I'm coming."

Two short replies sent. Because when intending to call back, the recipient scolded him with the follow-up of an automatic message that was driving mode.