
"quite Arlan, you've known Ling since childhood. Ling is also not a night woman" said mama
"but his work ma"
"Arlan, Papa also never taught you to judge people from outside. You don't know Ling" papa
"why are mama and papa defending Ling, how will others judge her?" Arlans
"Papa does not think about the words of others, hope your father can live happily" said Papa
"but pa, what if my employees know" Arlan
"It is Ar, what you are worried about will not get an answer if you do not prove. Now you better get to know Ling again. You're an adult, and I'm sure you know what to do. If you've done it (quote) with your girlfriend, now you do it with Ling. You will know the difference who is better, the thought of you who thought Ling was a woman that night will never exist again" said Mama
"what do you mean mama?" Arlans
"mom's time has to explain, I'm sure you haven't touched Ling, right? don't pretend to be stupid" said Mama
"already ma, let Arlan think for himself. It's been the night we're going to rest" said papa
Papa and Mama leave Arlan in papa's room alone. Arlan thought about his mother's words earlier.
"i'm a man to consider mama like that, if you know that I've never messed with Nisa. Just a kiss was fine" Arlan muttered and then walked out to his room.
Arriving at the room, Arlan sees Ling looking at her phone on the bed. Slowly he approached Ling, hoping his questions would not offend Ling.
"Arlinka, may I ask you?" Arlans
"can bang" Ling put his phone
"when did you become a Dj?"
"em about 5 years ago, while still in college anyway. Brother object?" ask Ling
"is there no other job?"
"there is"
"why choose a Dj if there is, it will be identical to the night world" Arlan
"it's actually my hobby anyway, I'm comfortable being a Dj"
"if I ask you to stop?" ask Arlan
"what will my brother do, too?"
"what do you want?"
"i want to be the only woman you love, I want to feel like a real wife, and I don't want you to have another lover" Ling said
"i....."
"already bang, we are just as fighting. Brother forget brother's girlfriend and we live a real household, I will slowly leave my job. As long as you don't have feelings for me yet, let me work bang. Why do I stay and just wait for your uncertain feelings. Good night bang, good rest" Ling spread her body and turned her back to Arlan.
"Arlinka" called Arlan, but Ling reluctantly answered him.
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This morning at the dinner table Arlan and Ling were still the same silent. Although Ling's hands deftly took food for Arlan, not a word came out. My mom and dad were quiet too.
"ma, pa, Arlan and Ling will be allowed to stay in the new house" Arlan said
"are you sure Ling?" ask mama
"Ling is up to my brother" Ling replied
"if papa doesn't matter either, hope papa you don't hurt Ling, treat Ling well" papa
"yes pa" answered Arlan.
There was no more conversation between them. After Arlan departed, Ling prepared the suitcase he would bring for the transfer. While Arlan's goods had Ling prepared, it was also at Arlan's request this morning.
tok tok tok tok
"get in" Ling said
"mama" said Ling as she looked at her mama in front of the room door
"are you busy?"
"no ma, it's all ready" Ling said
"mama, how do you know that?" asked Ling who was shocked by her in-laws question
"mama's just worried about you Ling"
"mama take it easy, brother is not evil. Maybe not used to it, the prayer will let Ling and brother always be happy ma" Ling approached his mother who was sitting on the bed
"mama always prays for you, mama asks you who is patient to get Arlan's love. Why don't you just be honest with Arlan about her boyfriend?"
"let me, I don't want you to come here with a broken heart. Slow down let me get into your life, until you are comfortable with my presence" Ling said
"you are indeed a good girl," said mama hugging Ling tightly
"mama is also good like mami" Ling replied
"Ling, what about your job? Arlan just found out?" said the mother who broke her embrace
"yes ma, sorry ma must be mom and dad ashamed to have a daughter-in-law like Ling"
"don't baby, mama didn't mind all that. Mama and papa love you from a long time ago, mama also sure you are a good girl. Don't ever think like that" mama rubbed Ling's hair
"but brother"
"why Arlan, then,?"
"yesterday asked Ling to stop, but Ling needed time. And Ling also said to brother, if brother can be the only Ling, surely Ling will be the same brother. Ling wrong no ma?"
"you're not wrong, mom supports all your decisions. Let Arlan think it's like this."
"thank you ma"
Later that day Ling heads to her new home, with one of the maids at Arlan's house. This afternoon Ling spent tidying up her clothes and Arlan. Without feeling, the afternoon had arrived, after Ling had taken a bath she helped auntie in the kitchen.
"non Ling is sitting sweet, later the smell of onions" said the aunt
"auntie can, it's common for Ling in the kitchen"
"the lady could have found a ghost, already beautiful, well, wanted to cook in the kitchen again" said the aunt
"auntie praised Ling too much, but Ling still lacked a lot" Ling said
Their conversation had to come to a halt when they heard the sound of shoes and the floor clashing.
"bi me ahead first, maybe brother has come home" Ling said
"yes, non" replied the aunt
When Ling reached the middle room, Arlan was seen going up the stairs. Ling followed Arlan from behind.
"bang" call Ling and Arlan looks back
Ling stretched out his hand, even the understanding Arlan extended his hand as well. There was a strange feeling when Ling kissed her hand, but maybe it was because she was not used to it.
"want to take a shower?" ask Ling when she's in the room
"yes" answered Arlan
"let me get ready for a change of clothes" Ling and Arlan nodded.
After finishing preparing Arlan's clothes, Ling went back down to the kitchen. While waiting for Arlan, Ling prepared a ripe meal. Not long after, Arlan had already gone down to the dining table. They enjoyed dinner without much talk. After the meal, Ling went to the room to be ready for work.
"sorry sir, outside there are two men looking for non Ling" the aunt told Arlan who was watching the television show
"who's bi?" ask Arlan
"i don't know sir"
Arlan went to the front where the man was. It's a lie that Arlan isn't thinking negatively of Ling, looking for two men tonight. Moreover, Ling's work is a Dj.
Arriving at the door Arlan saw two people who were on his back. Two people wearing black shirts, black pants, hair drizzle, and also sneakers. When viewed from behind, his body was quite stocky and also young.
"ekhem" Arlan cleared his throat to seek the attention of the two of them.
And sure enough, they were simultaneously facing towards Arlan. The man, who may be a few years older than him, with a slightly dark complexion, bent his body slightly.
"good night sir" said one of them
"night, who are you?" ask Arlan
"we.." their answer stopped.
"branch" call Ling who appears from within
"oh you guys have arrived" Ling said seeing the two people before him
"who are they? you want to go to work with them?" Arlans