When Love Teases

76. Counting Backwards

The puput slowly pulled his hand from Rama's hand. Not good to linger. Simply sitting side by side is calmer for him. Instead, Rama's feelings were uneasy waiting for the expected answer.

"It's best according to the original plan. Today's proposal, two months later married. But if Aa's two months haven't returned from America, backtracked as hard as the work there."

"It's not just us who walkin ldr-an. There are a lot of them out there too. We can communicate every day. I guess there's nothing to worry about. Isn't this just a temporary farewell?"

Rama rubbed his face with a long breath. Disappointed to hear the response of Puput. But trying not to show. It turns out that melted diplomacy is not as easy as winning a tender. Alot and should add strategy.

Neng, if I told you the real reason why you would understand?

In the past, homes and vehicles of the future were ready. Just one step away from deciding the wedding date. But I was struck down by the reality of betrayal.

I'm traumatized, Neng.

Rama blinked his eyes that shone with anxiety. Only dare to voice in my heart. Don't want to end up ruining the quiet times. Where time keeps moving, count the hours towards the application event.

"Because this is different, Neng. If it's Jakarta-Ciamis, I can still come every weekend. It's New York-Ciamis..." Rama shook his head. "I'm sure I can't work quietly. Maybe I can just go home next year." lamented seasoned drama.

"Only by marriage does this heart become calm. You want it, baby?" This time Rama explained the face staring at Puput.

The pupil was still silent, starting to consider. "After religious marriage, how will it be?" he tells us what is in the heart.

"Design like this. Today is marriage, tomorrow I will take you to Jakarta. We were there until the time I left. Then you can choose to stay first with Mami or go back to Ciamis. Free, as comfortable as you. After I get back from America, we get married again country by country at the same time reception." Rama observes the serious look on the face of Puput.

Silence returned to ambush. Puput did not answer.

"Is there anything you're afraid of? Or are there conditions I need to fulfill? Just talk!"

Puput. "Hmm, I can't break up on my own. Ask Mom first. Just a minute!" he hurried to meet his mother in the kitchen.

And in front of Mother Sekar, Rama seriously repeated the story exactly as he explained to Puput. What Ibu Sekar listened to well, mangosteen until Rama's explanation ended.

"Why wasn't Puput invited to America?" Mother conveyed her curiosity. Because Rama didn't touch in that direction at all.

"Passport making, especially visas, takes up to 14 days, ma'am. While my travel documents are complete and still valid long. Can fly at any time. But that's not the main reason I didn't take Puput. Puput could have followed later."

"But the problem is the company is there again a crisis. So I'm focusing more on work. Kasian if Puput just stay in the apartment, for a long time must be bored. Better another time accidentally holiday event."

Mother mangosteen. Rama's reason makes sense.

"If according to Mother. The desire of Rama is good. Not only is it good for the two of you who will be far apart, but it also gives peace to Mother and parents of Rama's son."

"The category of approaching adultery is not only physical contact, but telephone or video calls can also lead to it. This is a concern for parents in the era of advanced technology gini. Satan can tempt us to sin from any direction. So then....I bless the intention of Rama. But the final decision, I'm handing over to Teteh." Mother turned her head towards the Frog who was sitting by her side.

The blessing of parents has been bagged. But Rama was not relieved. Still tense waiting for the owner of the lips ranum said.

"If you've already approved, yes, I will." Puput commented a sweet smile looking at Rama, who returned a smile accompanied by said hamdallah. Mother also gave thanks while hugging the shoulders of Puput, rubbing her.

"For what's the dowry, Neng? I'll be ready." Rama glanced at the clock on his wrist. It didn't feel like an hour. This change of event made him have to rush to prepare for various other things.

"Enough a set of prayer tools, A." said Puput answered.

Rama frowned. "just that? Money or jewelry, right? How much I want to be ready."

Puput. "That's it, Aa. A set of prayer tools, do not be seen from the simple goods. But look at the meaning. Aa find out for yourself what it means." she smiled knotfully.

...***...

The family welcomed the news that Rama had brought home with joy. A little bit of work happened at Enin's house. Mami Ratna was definitely the most excited. Feeling the need for additional delivery as a reflection of happiness because the child will be single tonight.

"Ram, from aunty to her dowry. At the boutique there are the latest collections and prayer mats. Free for you." Aunt Ratih approached Rama who was focusing on staring at the cellphone screen.

Rama. "Don't, Bi. The dowry is the responsibility of men. I bought it from Auntie's boutique with my own money. If you want to give a gift, something else. Just don't set that prayer tool." The younger sister of Mami Ratna nodded in agreement.

Rama was made curious by Puput's remark about the meaning of dowry a set of prayer tools requested. Which consists of mukena, prayer mats, Qur'an and prayer beads.

He is currently focusing on reading articles about his philosophy. What can be concluded if the husband is responsible for guiding the wife in worship, reminding her to diligently read the Qur'an, not neglect to recite, and providing a decent means of worship.

Rama. Feeling yourself is also still a lot of shortcomings in carrying out worship. Still negligent. Being a self whip, from this moment in the heart promises to continue learning to improve. There was no difficulty for him in terms of fulfilling a physical living. But for a spiritual living, he felt he did not have enough supplies. Later, it is necessary to be together with the wife, fill and complement each other.

Rama and Papi Krishna sat together on the back porch. Accompanied by two glasses of green tea, Papi deliberately invited the only boy was quality time together. Nun far the eye looked at was a stretch of green rice fields refreshing the eyes. Being a view complementary to the warmth of the father and son relationship in enjoying the twilight while chatting casually.

"Rama, Papi give me a little advice. Marriage is a lifelong worship. Inside was a tired one wrapped in Lillah. There is a love of suffering to be passed. Only those who have a strong commitment to care, are able to go through it until life is separated from the body. Hope you are among them."

Rama was impressed by Papi Krishna's wise advice.

"What do you see from the way Papi has always loved Mami, educating you and Cia, learn the lesson. The good ones follow, the ugly ones throw away." Papi Krishna sipped his tea slowly while enjoying.

"For me, Papi is the best father." Rama looked proudly at his papi who was still holding a glass.

Rama smiled mesem. "If that's considered a big mistake, I respect the way Papi solved it. So, Papi is still the best." The glass of green tea was raised into the air. Papi greeted him with cheers.

Towards Magrib.

"Eciee, the incumbent. Earlier this morning the shoots now glowed bingit. The sun is sinking." Cia teases Rama who is reading a book while waiting for the adzan to reverberate. Damar followed up sitting next to Cia. He was also prepared to wear a cocoa shirt, will follow Rama to go to the mosque.

"Bro, watch out later on kabul ijab. PAID CONTANT NOT PAID KOMPAN." he said. The one that Cia overridden with giggling laughter. Recalling when Rama was training by shaking Damar's hand, one said so excited.

The one being mocked just chuckles. Not responding. His handsome face continued to garnish a smile. Of course, happiness is immeasurable, apart from the tension from dawn until noon. Only able to sleep soundly at 2 pm so that the face becomes fresh. Now, in a quiet time waiting for the time to arrive single.

Absolutely unexpected things before. Outside the plan. Suddenly married. Seems dreamy. It turns out that no one knows about the course of the scenario that God made for His servant.

Adzan magrib sounded. And less than an hour ahead he and the group are ready to leave for the hotel where the event.

...***...

Zaky POV

I'm the same Mamang again monitor the work of the WO team who are still busy tidying up the decorations in the hotel ballroom. It's one o'clock in the afternoon. They are in the finishing stage of installing fresh flowers for the application event which will start at 7 pm.

Mom called and told me to go home right now. Sounds very serious. I decided to go home first to Mamang. Supra motor relics Dad become a mainstay mount. Wussh.I drove my favorite bike home.

"Mom, what's wrong?" I sat down on the single sofa. Because on the long sofa there is Kuput Tea and Aul Tea. Ami was not seen anywhere.

"Zaky, tonight's show is changing. Later tonight is not just a proposal but continued marriage contract. Kak Rama and Teh Puput agreed to marry religion first. For good. Because Brother Rama wants to go to America for work."

I listened to Mom's words. No protests or proposals. They understand better because of the adults. Must have considered carefully. I only support with the mangosteen.

"Zaky will be Teteh's guardian." The continuation of Mother's words, just made me shocked. It is realized if the marriage contract must have a female guardian.

"Wad. Gosh...." I immediately felt the chest. Deg degan.

"Why do you want to tell her, Mom? I have to practice. Not experienced. Where's the other four hours of the show." I grimaced to look at everyone.

"Quiet down. If Zaky does not memorize, there will be someone guiding. What matters is that Zaky, don't be nervous. Let's talk well. Gratitude to be able to memorize without being led." Puput Tea cheers.

Not yet answered, suddenly a guest came. It turned out that Sundari boutique employee, the boutique Bunda Ratih, delivered the armour with the inscription of my name.

"Sir guardian, cobain first beskapnya. Not enough?" teh Aul's temptation is enough to dilute the tension. Black is like a noble outfit. Fit once in my body that bongsor this. Plus a typical Sundanese blangkon that also fits on the head. I'm being brave.

"Widiwww, Aa kayak prince frog." I knew that Ami had appeared out of nowhere. Make everyone laugh. No exception Mom, until her shoulders were shaken. I was narcissistic abis. Feeling the maximum. The Clarisa must be getting better and better. It's even dropped the same shitty sister. Uh, why do we talk about Clarisa.

After Ashar everyone went to the hotel. Stay over there. There are two free rooms on the hotel side to stay one night. In the room I continued to memorize the words of ijab while pacing back and forth. The mother who saw me looked messy. I'm on a rote test in front of Mom. And I judge with two thumbs up. Makes me more confident. I hug Mom full of love.

Adzan magrib. That means counting down to sacred events. I try to calm down by breathing.

"Dad. I'll represent Dad. Didn't expect me to feel mature right now, Dad. God willing, Zaky won't embarrass you. But I would be proud to have a son named Zaky Wijaya. Allahummaghfirlah...Warham...Wa'afi....Wafuanhu. " I offer do'a khusyu to the deceased on the prayer mat with a soft and hoarse voice. Send Al Fatihah's letter. I miss dad.

I've been neat to wear beskap and blangkon. Curious want to go to the next room to see Teteh who is working MUA team.

"Put, didn't think you had me. Really surprise. You're getting canciiic, Snail." Mbak Via very excited ngerecokin Teteh who again tidied her hijab. Although still wearing a wedding dress, the aura of the bride still radiates on Teteh's face.

I smiled knotingly watching the Togel Tea. Emang, the Tom version of this girl is actually more beautiful glowing. What after the marriage drops, can still repeat menggeledek, menggerjain. Ah, so miss the action of Tom and Jerry chasing and fighting style.

"Ow emji..this is Zaky or Sangkuriang? Saucy bener. Beuh..manglingin." The screams of Ms. Via startled me. Though still at home to the Tea of Puput while dreamy. Ah, ruining the novelty.

"No, mbak. This is Prince Zaky from the Snail kingdom." I patted my chest as I passed to the outside of the room. There was a sound of giggling, Via until the door closed. Whether Teh Puput laughs or not.

I passed in the hallway with the WO crew who came to tell me that the event was about to start. The group of men is coming soon.

I set my breath. Suggesting yourself to be calm. " Bismillah. Ready to be a guardian huhh." I clenched my fist into the air.

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Bestie....

There's an invitation from RamPut for everything. Do not forget to come give do'a, bring the best gift, especially.

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