Blooming At It's Time
¹¹ Article 1 : Shared Requirements

For the past few days, Alora and Alden have been meeting a lot. Especially after informing the Alden family, that they agreed to get married. Giri looks happy not playing. He immediately invited Alora to dinner with the Alden family. Today was that night, where Alora sat while putting on her most reassuring smile. Alden, too, pretended to open his heart to the woman he just met.

The two just sat down to hear the negotiations about their wedding date. Of course Giri, Kala, and Trystan, Papa Alden. The one who spoke little was Isadora, Alden's 12-year-old younger sister. The teenage girl did not seem to care, because all she did besides eating was play cell phones.

"Next month, just before Christmas. Faster is better." Said Giri with his passionate.

Alden and Alora were shocked. In addition to feeling too fast, also because they have already made plans after the new year 2022. They also wrote their agreement, which has been in effect since the new year. Alora reluctantly elbows Alden, asking the man to say something to refute Giri.

"That's too fast, Opa. We agreed to acquaintance slowly."

Alora tried to smile, even though what she heard from Alden was nonsense. Getting to know Alden isn't important to him right now.

"After marriage you can do it, the important thing is to get married first." Giri was still firm with his stance.

"If you're alone, when are you ready?" This time it was Trystan's turn to ask.

Alden and Alora stared at each other, before Alden answered Trystan's question. "We think there's enough time after the new year."

"Date one! A good day to start a new beginning. Isn't that right, Alora?" Giri looked at Alora with a big smile. It seems like he is feeling very happy.

Alora simply smiled in response to Giri, and followed with laughter from the other adults. The discussion continued, as Alora felt she was being noticed. He turned to Isadora who had suddenly thrown his face away because he felt caught. Alora smiled faintly looking at Isadora who reminded her of Harsa. Isadora looks like a talkative fellow like Harsa.

A second later, Alora's phone vibrated the sign of an incoming message. Because the others were busy chatting, Alora took the time to check her phone. Just appeared in his head, it was Harsa who sent a message to Alora. Not a message that is too important, just asking when Alora will come home. Alora typed a short message on Harsa. Then, right after Alora sent that message, there was a new message coming in, from Sandra. It was no different than the message from Harsa. Alora replied to Sandra's message quickly. In her heart she grumbled, thinking that her sisters definitely could not take care of anything until they had to ask when Alora was coming home.

Fortunately, the dinner did not last too long. Alora and Alden are on their way to Alora's house, to take her home. The two had not gone too far from the restaurant where they had dinner. But, Alora's phone was already vibrating for the umpteenth time. This time Sandra called. Alora sighed, then picked up the phone from Sandra.

"Why?"

"Not home yet?"

"Of course, it's on the road."

"What's okay?"

"Delivered my friend. Wh why? You guys haven't eaten yet?"

"Oh... No, it's already."

"Keep why anyway? Harsa looking for socks? Ask to look in his drawer."

"Flame! No!"

"I'm closed, bye!" Alora massaged her forehead which started to throb. Sandra doesn't usually call for no reason like this. Now he is worried about the condition of the house. It's possible that the two kids broke something in the house.

"Why? You wanted? It's too late, huh?" Alden asked as he occasionally glanced at Alora from the steering wheel.

"Still at 9, what night. Sometimes I just go on a visit at this hour."

"Protective of your brothers."

"I told you, didn't I?"

Alden laughed, remembering Sandra and Harsa's response, when he picked up Alora. Alden hasn't formally introduced himself, just met for a while. Just like that had gotten sharp gazes from both of Alora's sisters. What about when they get married?

"Oh... I haven't said yes? The feeling is already."

"What already? I just found out. It's a big difference, 12 years."

"There are even 20 years. Believe me?"

"Seriously?"

"Well, there!"

"Hahaha, I've brought a child."

Hearing Alora laugh, Alden laughed. After that, fortunately Alora did not ask any further about the Alden family. Because there are some things he hasn't told Alora. On the contrary, there are some things about the Alora family that Alden has not known.

"So, when do I get to know your sisters?"

Alora makes a thinking voice, "Hmm... I'll tell you later... I'll check Harsa's schedule first."

Alden nodded in agreement, considering that Harsa worked with the shift system. Alden knows, Alora's the story. She also told me about Sandra, her sister who works as a web designer. Sandra's the smartest, and Harsa's the luckiest. Alora has been the backbone for her sisters since graduating high school. Well, that's a little bit of what Alden knows about Alora.

In comparison, Alora doesn't know much about Alden. All he knows is that Alden was made the successor of the company by Giri. Have a happy family with a very excessive economy. A privilege that Alora did not have at all. When talking about Alden's life, Alora is often envious. But what can be complained about? Alora could only live her life so as not to die.

Throughout the trip the two talked a lot. Not only about the point of view of each, even motorcyclists can be used as chat material. Commenting on people dating on the side of the road, or just pointing to a good place to eat. If there is a favorite song played on the radio, the volume is raised. The frequent humming Alora, it seems that the woman is indeed fond of listening to music. He knows a lot of songs, in contrast to Alden who is more familiar with songs of the past.

"The toast there is so good! My alley next to him. Turn left, Al. Don't stray like that!"

"Don't talk about why!"

Alora laughed, feeling satisfied after mocking Alden. After her car turned left, Alora accidentally saw a man in a black jacket with a hat pacing under an electric pole not far from her home. Feeling something stuck, Alora still watched the man from the rearview mirror, even though he had already passed through it. Even until Alden parked his car, and Alora got out of the car, the man was still standing there. It's just that it's not pacing and seemed to pay attention to Alora's house. Alora squinted her eyes, trying to see more clearly in the dark of the night. But, the man had already left quickly, before Alora could recognize him.

"See what the hell?"

Alora turned to Alden, who was looking for Alora's eyes.

"Oh, no. There was a guy there pacing around." Reply Alora while pointing towards the power pole.

"Kebelet!"

"Did, ngaco!" Alora gave a small laugh appreciating Alden who was joking when not funny. He also chose to ignore the man. Maybe it's real kebellet.

"I need to go in? Report his brother has been delivered safely."

"Go there! It's not important!"

Alden laughed then returned to the car after waving at Alora. After Alora entered the house, Alden left the neighborhood of Alora's house.

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The environment of Alora's house can be said to be quite crowded. The alleyway is directly connected to the highway. There are also many street vendors on the street. But, the lights inside the alley had long since been broken. Often blink by itself, making lighting at night is very minimal. Under the flashing street lights, there was a man in a black jacket with a hat. His face was not clearly visible because it was dark, but the night did not stop him from observing one simple house nearby. A house inhabited by three brothers. Alora, Sandra and Harsa.

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