A Series of Dreams
The Meaningless Rejection

Seruni sat on the floor hugging her bent knees. The face is swollen, the view is blurred by the crystal fluid that continuously decays adorning the cheeks. Isak sounds occasional, real and heartbreaking. His body was helpless, staring at Kenanga who was also doing the same thing on the bed.

“Why, Aa?” ask Seruni, Iirih.

Kenanga.

“What are no other men anymore?” he said, it's getting slower.

Taking a deep breath, Kenanga patted both of her cheeks and smiled bitterly. Bravely looked at the sister, giving a relaxed answer. There is no sympathy, no empathy.

“You broke up with Aa, Uni. Don't get hurt. She chose me, and made me the mother of her children.” Answers that make Seruni's heart pounded.

Tears that had stopped for a moment now broke again. Unable to voice how the wound in the heart was gaping wide. If he could scream, he wanted to call for all his heartache.

“But, what made us break up was you, brother. You who enter without permission into our relationship.”

Kenanga doesn't accept. “Allah, he alone does not love you. Anyway, glazed. Look at you and me. Distant, Uni. Like the heavens and the earth. The man always looks from the eyes and then down to the heart. Not otherwise. Just accept my soul mate from the city. It deserves you, making you open your eyes wide. I ... choose Aa.” Kenanga didn't feel guilty.

Seruni's cry became. Like falling down and being hit by a ladder, he was unable to stand up. Kenanga's words were like vinegar, watering her gaping wounds. It is so easy for the woman to exchange love and feelings. In her brother's eyes, marriage was like a toy.

“I still love Aa.” Isak Seruni sounded slashing.

“I'm pregnant son Aa.” Kenanga.

No longer heard a rebuttal, Seruni chose to spill his heartache through tears. When the knock on the door greeted Sandi with the sound of her voice, she could not hear.

“Nga, prepare. We need to get to Caraka's house now. However, this matter must be resolved immediately. You guys should get married soon.”

The vague remarks from behind the door were fixed for Kenanga, but like an incantation that sliced Seruni's heart.

Pain.

Bemoan.

Severely wounded, the girl was only able to enjoy every scratch that made her heart ache. It was inconceivable when the yellow janor curved and he had to watch everything with smiling lips.

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“Seruni?” Wisely. “That Siti Nurbaya drip girl?” Strayed, the man who had just entered the house with a work coat was glued near the entrance.

Accidentally heard the conversation of his parents who were chatting casually in the living room.

“Hmm.” Kana nodded. His face looked radiant, as if the switch from Kenanga to Seruni was no big deal for him. “Mama loves it.” Nudging her husband's arm, the middle-aged woman asked Erlang to support her speech.

“Pap .. papa also.” The old man who was sitting relaxed with his legs crossed was stammering.

“But, Seruni was a village once. Me ... I ..”

“That's because he lives in the village. If you are already in town, another story.” Kana answered quickly. “Next week, we will go to Bandung again. You get ready,” he continued.

“Ke Bandung again?” Wisely's shoulder gagged.

“Yes. However, you must be present to accompany Seruni. Kenanga is married and as a future husband, it's your duty, Wise. This can also be an opportunity for you to get to know the girl better. You will follow the marriage after, you should take advantage of this opportunity.”

Wisely shakes. “Let alone is heavy for me, now Seruni.”

“We asked you to marry her, Wise. Not carrying it.”

“Mam!” exciting Wisely.

“Again, Seruni is more petite, you will not feel the excess weight. Imagine me being old and having to carry ...” Glancing towards Kana who was much more contained compared to when young. “My old man is still able to with a woman who three times Seruni, there is no way you lose to me.”

The remark that ended with the punch on the arm vanished instantly, Kana sent a sharp gaze as her weight was in question.

“Already, married Seruni or all your facilities I pulled back. It is not a matter of village or metropolitan. That can be changed. But, heart problems. The beautiful woman you've been with, isn't necessarily as beautiful as Seruni. He impressed me at first sight.” Kana.