You Pinang Me As Honey

Episode 21: Scramble

Dusk has come to pick up. Ardan and Victor bid farewell to go home, after their important conversation was over. Arinda and her parents and sister, drove Ardan to the front door. There the private driver and the car that will take Ardan are ready.

"Be careful on Ardan's road, see you later..." Papa Arinda said as she shook hands.

"Good, Om, Aunt. Pray everything is good." Ardan greeted Arinda's parents and kissed the back of their hands.

Mama Arinda smiled wryly, there was nothing she was really worried about.

Before leaving, Ardan approached Arinda and threw a smile at her.

"Hopefully your journey is smooth, Ardan."

Ardan nodded and briefly said something that began to disturb Arinda's calm.

"All right, Miss." Ardan teases. "Next week I'll pick you up."

"What...?" Arinda just muttered in her heart. Ardan got in the car. Then it moved slowly leaving Arinda who was filled with question marks. Arinda and her family waited, until the car disappeared from view and they went back inside the house.

Nothing is strange. Still as usual. They're cluttering for a moment. Then go into each other's rooms. Then meet back at the dinner table for dinner. Little laughter adorns their togetherness. Until dinner is over.

As usual, Arinda and Adinda chatted at length in the family room. Let the tivi stay lit, but the owner is busy with their chatter.

Not long after their parents joined, but the atmosphere suddenly changed. And not as warm as usual. Papa sat in the main seat next to Arinda, then Mama took a seat next to Adinda. Putting her two daughters in the middle, between herself and her husband.

"Rinda, Papa, you want to talk seriously with you, son." Arinda looked at Adinda and Mama alternately. Then the two girls corrected their sitting position. "What's up...?"

"Yes, Pa..."

"Rinda, listen to Papa's words."

There is a stern look, but implied a little worry on Papa's face. Mama just nodded slowly, while still showing a smile that seemed forced. Arinda became suspicious of their attitude. Adinda is ready to listen, although confused by the situation in front of her.

"Rinda, Ardan will marry you next week."

Iidmarrr...!!!

Arinda was struck by lightning hearing that. His whole body was frozen. His eyes were round, and his lips were slightly open, trembling. Don't know what to say.

"What's..." He heard it from Arinda's mouth.

Adinda who was no less surprised to hear his Papa's words, looked at Arinda in disbelief. He could not bear to see Arinda's condition which was completely shocked at that time.

"Papa...!!!" Adinda wants to straighten something out. But at once his Mama's hand grabbed Adinda's shoulder and shook her head slowly, a sign of prohibition.

"Papa has accepted Ardan's proposal. Everything is prepared. Prepare yourself for that special day...!"

No one dared to speak. Everything is frozen. Arinda held back her tears with all her might, but was finally unable to. He did not believe his father's words. But he understood that his father was not joking.

Arinda was crying. She was crying, feeling the sadness of her brother. He could only hold his brother's hand tightly. Don't know how to. Her mother, who saw it, hugged Arinda, trying to calm her down.

During this time, Arinda has great respect for her parents. He always supported whatever his parents' decision. They are almost always right in everything. Their life experience has never been doubted.

But now, for the first time, he tries to dare to say no. Although he knew, there must be a lot of consideration until his parents made the big decision. But Arinda wasn't really ready with everything.

"Pa, Rinda can't..." Rogue. "Ardan is married, Pa. Rinda didn't....."

"Papa knows. And Papa has considered it. You're already...."

Cut each other's talk. Both began to get carried away by emotions. The atmosphere is increasingly tense, heating up, positioning all residents of the house in a tense state. The servants and guards in the house were in a fog, but they did not dare to leave the back house.

"Rinda's close to someone, Pa..."

"Erik...???"

"He's different than us, Rinda. It'll trouble you later..."

"But Rinda loves him, Pa..."

"For Papa, your future is more important, Rinda." His voice began to flat. "Only Ardan can Papa trust to take care of you. He loves you, Rinda..."

"But Rinda doesn't love Ardan, Pa. Rinda loved him as a friend. And Rinda can't change all that..."

"It's just a matter of time, Rinda. I'm sure your feelings can grow over time, if you're with her."

"Rinda please, Pa..."

"Papa has decided, Rinda. Trust me, it's what's best for you and your future."

Mama still tried to calm Arinda down. And Adinda could only watch their debate, not daring to say a word, despite wanting to. Arinda kept trying.

"Why should Ardan, Pa...? Find another young man for Arinda..." Started to despair of him.

"Who can you expect besides Ardan...? Don't tell me you still expect Papa to pick Erik. That's not possible Papa did, Rinda...!"

"Pa..., Rinda please, understand how Rinda feels, Pa...!"

Rinda squandered, desperately hugging the legs of her Papa, pleading with all her abilities and pillows. Mom and sister could only cry watching that.

"Rinda, what are you doing...? Stop Arinda...!!!" His father became more and more angry to see that his baby showed his weakness and helplessness. "Arinda Maharani...! Wake up...!!!"

"Pa.., Rinda please, Pa..." Still hugging her two feet tightly. But Papa's decision is unanimous. And can't be bothered anymore.

"Arinda Maharani...!!!" Once again a loud voice echoed filled the room. "Did Papa educate you to be this kind of weak girl...??? Release Papa, Get up...!!!"

Papa let go of Arinda's hand by force. There was disappointment on his face.

"Rinda, pandalah bring yourself. Take care of the honor of our parents and family. And never ask Papa to be a silly guy by licking his own spit...!!!"

Arinda was helpless on the floor. Still in front of the resurrected Father. Lamenting his fate that is not like what it will be. He failed to convince his father.

Slowly he turned to his mother. I wish there was a glimmer of hope there. But Mama nodded. For Arinda, that was enough to be the answer, that there was no other way but to agree with his Papa's decision. Arinda bowed weakly, resignedly.

"Lad..." Adinda wants to help her sister. But not to mention he spoke, Papa's next remark showed he could not change anything.

"Prepare Arinda, Papa has made that decision..." His tone was flat. It seems to be able to control themselves. There was a sigh in his heart, but he was confident in his decision.

Papa passed away. Followed by Mama who always accompanied him. Arinda looked at their backs which were no longer firmly supporting their bodies. There was a sigh that cut his heart.

The younger sister who was unable to help anything, approached and hugged her brother's body strongly. Lift it slowly to stand up. And broke him into Arinda's room.

There Arinda's getting fucked up. He threw himself in bed and hit everything he could. Her crying broke, more intense, worse. He cursed and cursed Ardan with his oath. Adinda can only be silent as a witness to Arinda's pain.

Meanwhile...

"Good, Om. Ardan understands. Thank you very much for your efforts Om and Auntie. Ardan will prepare everything from now on."

Girang is not the braid that Ardan feels. His dream of interrupting his girl will soon be realized. After a long time he was tormented with love that was never revealed, now the struggle to reach his first love is about to end.

There was a clear radiated twinkle in his eyes. His joy seemed to be able to emit energy that flowed throughout his senses, doing everything quickly and perfectly.

Assisted by Victor and those who are experts in their fields, it will not take long to prepare for the marriage of Ardan and Arinda. Moreover, the wedding was for a while just to endorse, and a simple party for the closest family only.

The night is getting late. Ardan, tired from his travels and busy choosing everything special for his show later, was asleep in his soft bed. Still alone. But soon, there is a girl of his dreams who will accompany him all night, and fill his lonely days.