A Handful of Love for You
13. An Offer
Alena POV's
Today is a happy day for my cousin who is getting married to my best friend. In addition to being a cousin, Brother Fian is also the only friend of A Endra while brother Fian's wife is my own best friend, Keisha.
I am very happy with the marriage of Brother Fian and Keisha because I know all their struggles to be together. My best friend, Keisha has loved Brother Fian since childhood. It's just that Brother Fian is one type and one frequency with my brother - both annoying men. It is very suitable if they are friendly because their nature and behavior are similar.
The fate of A Endra and Brother Fian are the same, they were abandoned by the woman they loved, although finally good luck still sided with them because they regained the love they had lost from the woman they loved.
By marrying my best friend, I became the months of my extended family. They all seemed compact to tell me to get married soon. Getting married and looking for a husband is as easy as buying a book in a bookstore.
I quickly went into hiding to avoid the insinuation of the extended family by pulling over to the flower garden of Kak Fian's parents' house. I sat in the gazebo and enjoyed my delicious tantric pudding that was famous throughout our extended family.
“Len...”.
The sound of A Endra shocked me who was daydreaming.
“What's up, A?’
“In Bandung, where do you live?”
“Ish, new name now.”
“Iya sorry. Aa is busy with Aa's problems until she forgets Aa's beautiful sister.”
“Lena sorryin,” grunts me.
“You haven't answered question Aa?”
“Which one? Lena forgot. Hehehe..”.
“In Bandung, where do you live?”
“In the apartment, not too far from the campus. If driving for at least 10 minutes Why?”
“You're renting, right? Per year or per month?”
“Ngapain was wondering, A? rich cop aja,” protest me.
“You live alone?”
“Yes is alone. Who would Lena want to live with? Don't suudzon that. Lena also knows religion. There's no way Lena's doing immoral things,” my protest doesn't accept.
“Loh, why are you so angry? Who is bad to think? Did you just ask who you live with? He never accused you of doing anything immoral. Why are you so sensitive? Like it's not you who usually.”
“Sorry, A. Lena is often upset lately because Lena is often accused of being a non-no.”
“Indeed who would dare to slander you? You are super fierce. Anyone else dare?”
“Ish... carelessly recriminate Lena super fierce."
"Ha-ha-ha... It's okay a little fierce. So the woman should not be too easy. Sometimes men like women who are hard to get. For example, your sister-in-law. To regain her love, Aa almost died."
"Lena became fierce also because of Aa's upbringing. Lena mah is just following Aa."
tuk...
A Endra flicked my forehead.
"So who's the one who pissed you off?"
"There was. The unimportant bum. Lena won't talk about that shitty guy.”
“Who is he? Your student?”
“Ish... Don't talk about unimportant people! Mending talks about Lena's funny talk. Lena mah always miss Aras and Aris.”
“You want to meet them?”
“Mau laaah..
“You want to see them every day?”
“Mau bang. Who wouldn't want to meet those adorable boys?”
“Then stay with Aa.” A Endra's offer surprised me.
“What?”
“You stay with Aa,” Reset A Endra.
“What does A mean? don't talk weird ah.”
“What's weird about an older brother inviting his younger sister to stay in one house? There would be no trouble or danger if the younger sister stayed with her older brother's family. Unlike if you live with a married older sister because there will likely be problems with the husband of your older sister. Do you understand what Aa means?”
“Lena understands A. Lena's older sister is only Aa, does not have an older sister.”
"Isa... I'll just give you an example, Lena. It's only natural that an older brother is worried about a younger sister who lives alone in an apartment, right? So what makes you reluctant to stay with Aa and Iyah?”
“Lena knows that Aa is dear and worried about Lena. But it doesn't have to be if we live together. Aa has her own family. Lena doesn't want to bother Aa.”
“Who troubles whom? No sister bothers her own brother. Aa is also sure your sister-in-law will not mind if you stay with us.”
“Lena also knows that Iyah Tea will not mind. But Lena's an adult, A. Lena can live alone. Lena also wants to be independent.”
“You are a girl. Aa don't want if you why-why.”
“Ish...Aa don't underestimate Lena, don't underestimate women. Lena can afford to stay alone.”
“If you are sick, stay at the doctor or just call Aa. Lena was sure that if she heard Lena was sick, Aa must have rushed to Lena's place.
“Yes so you stay with Aa so that Aa can take care of you.”
“Abviously decided to stay in Bandung?”
“Yes!” replied my brother steady.
“Where is the cooperation and company Aa?”
“Not a problem. Aa can go back and forth.”
“Do not like that also A. Aa will be tired then. Is the distance from Bandung Jakarta close?
“Yes that can be arranged. If you are doing a lot of work, Aa stay a few days in Jakarta. If not much is taken care of, Aa stay in Bandung.”
“The horror is easy but if lived will be very tired A. Lena was once PP Jakarta - Bandung. Tired of it.”
“Aa want to try to live first.”
“Indeed Tea does not want to stay in Jakarta?”
A Endra shakes.
“Why?” my many.
“Already at home in Bandung. Just follow your sister-in-law's wishes.”
“Good. A good husband must sacrifice for his wife. Moreover, Iyah Tea is very good to accept Aa again. It is only natural that Aa followed the wishes of Teh Iyah. Lena support Tea Iyah.”
“Makanya, Aa asks you to stay with Aa and Iyah. If Aa stays in Jakarta for a few days, you can accompany Iyah and the children.”
“It can be arranged A. if Aa stays in Jakarta, then Lena will stay in place Aa.”
“Ribet. Mending you stay with Aa and Iyah.”
“Ish...si Aa does not understand ah. Lena wants to be independent. Want to stay alone!”
“Lena...” A Endra put up his face welding so I would accept his offer.
“Don't put up that face. Doesn't match the behavior of Aa,” my snort.
“You can do that anyway, Len. You don't pity your sister-in-law?”
“Yey..Teh Iyah is an independent and strong woman. Lena is sure that Aa is not back with Iyah Tea as well, she will be all right. On the contrary, Aa who would not be okay if there is no Tea Iyah,” cibirku.
“Yes already if you don't want to be so mocking Aa like that,” protest A Endra.
“Aa funny if again sulking.” I pinched both of my brother's cheeks with my fingers in a fit of anxiety.
“Sickness, Len...”
I laughed at my brother's sulking voice that had just appeared.
“But you have to promise to visit often.”
“Iyaaa.. Lena promise. Lena also definitely wants to play together with Aras and Aris.”
A Endra suddenly hugged me tightly.
“You must take care of yourself if you live alone. Don't come home too late. Must call Aa often. If it hurts do not ignore, should be quick to the doctor.”
“Yes, My chatty Aa-ku. Wonderful, now Aa so chatty like this.”
“Tuh your friend the Keisha is married, you kap -”
“Stop!” I cut A Endra's speech. I know where the talk is going.
“When do you want to follow?” ask A Endra to make me goitre.
“When!” reply upset.
“Marriage patch! Don't pursue a mulu.” career
“It's easy to find a husband?”
“Mild. You want Aa to make a bet? Aa still have friends or clients who are single. Rudi is also still single if you want.”
“Ish. Lena knows how Pa Rudi is again waiting for another girl.”
“Who? How do you know anyway? Who's the woman Rudi is after?”
“Ih kepo deh.”
“Rudi is the secretary plus the plus Aa. Aa wants Rudi to meet his soul mate quickly too. Aa had offered some women that Aa knew to him but he was even fun himself. Aa until negative thinking that Rudi likes even the same Aa. Hahaha...,” said my brother is not important.
“Ish, not funny huh. Poor Pa Rudi disuudzonin that. He likes the same office guy Aa too,” leaked me.
“Who?”
“Ask by yourself! already there don't bother Lena.” kick me out.
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to be continued....