CHARM OF THE MAID
Episode 40's

"And you know if this is my round?",

~part before~

Kania was fixated, her face flushed red and as much as possible she hid it by lowering her head.

Niko was so upset. Very upset. How could Kania dare to say that the food made by her mother is not healthy? Though from childhood, Niko ate balado cassava chips made by her mother and never experienced pain after eating them.

"Sorry, Mom. Sa my.....".

"That's okay, let's sit down first". Mother spoke softly. Pulling slowly Kania's arm and invite her to sit on a soft sofa containing two people. They sit next to each other.

"Niko, let's sit down", The father who had just been silent, now grinned at Niko. Niko squinted suspicious eyes.

Currently, they were sitting on the sofa of Niko's boarding room. Even so small, but the furniture is very complete.

"So Niko, Explain the same father and mother. Said you didn't have a boyfriend, but now this beautiful girl is coming as a wife-to-be, she meant?" ask the father who can't wait for the son's answer. Niko was seen gulping her saliva with great difficulty. The nervousness suddenly melted him.

"Emm anu dad, mom. Kania it... anu....",

"Died to say the future wife and soon want to get married is it difficult anyway mas?", Bisik Kania lirih which of course can still be in with Mother Daan Niko's father.

Niko threw her sharp gaze at the loss-plong Kania when she spoke without thinking first. Long time Niko became concerned about Nawal and Fandy, had what sins they had in the past to be blessed with a daughter who is whining and clingy kayak Kania.

Silent. Niko didn't dare say anything. It just falls into condition. Just this time, Niko who is indifferent to the opposite sex, does not dwell just because she has to face the ridiculous attitude of Kania.

"What are you?", Mother is getting impatient.

"Kania is Kenan's sister, Kenan, whom I once knew. Niko's boss at Niko's place of work", replied Niko Iirih. He's not lying at all.

As much as possible he wanted to save himself from Kania by not directly acknowledging Kania as his future wife. If Niko confesses, it's all gone this time.

Mother and father Niko were surprised. Didn't expect the girl in front of them right now was a girl who came from among the crowd.

"So you....?" Niko's father stared intensely at Kania. Kania who looked at turned her face because of embarrassment. The wrong behavior is certain.

"Firstborn to Fandy". Niko is determined because she does not want to hide anything from her parents.

"Son, you're beautiful. Are you not wrong you like Niko? Look..." Mother pointed at Niko in front of Kania, "Niko is a commoner. I come from a simple family. Mother's son is ugly too. You're not ashamed to have a husband who's equal to you?".

Niko stared hard at her mother because she could not accept her mother saying it was ugly.

"Kania loves Mas Niko as she is. Don't worry about the difference in wealth. My father said the treasure was God's. Mama also said, the degree of man can not be distinguished only because of wealth and power. We, Kania and Mas Niko also plan to have children soon after marriage later, Also fitting......".

"Don't be crazy, Kania. It was just your plan. I wasn't. Don't involve me in your same silly thoughts. Please do not shy Kania. These are my parents. No kidding. Can you be serious?".

Mom and dad are glued. How can there be an honest girl without filtering her words. Kania blatantly says about the plan ahead with Niko.

"I'm serious. Do I need to ask my papa to propose to you?".

"Don't be crazy you Kania. Where do women propose to men?". Niko couldn't stand it. His patience was on the verge of this moment. Niko's face flushed red with anger.

"Kania said goodbye, sir, ma'am. Excuse me. Kania shouldn't be here. Kania wrong. Assalamualaikum". Kania went to greet both of Niko's parents by kissing the back of their hands.

Without looking back at Niko again, Kania half ran to get out. For a moment Kania stared at the bushel containing the food he had brought earlier. Without any intention of taking it, Kania leaves Niko's boarding house without any more care. Niko who saw Kania's departure suddenly glued and looked at Kania's back that had moved away to be invisible.

The newly awakened mother and father soon move on, intending to pursue Kania. But too late, Kania had boarded his car and drove his car faster than usual.

.....................

This weekend, Ken intends to take Anjani go for a walk and take their little daughter, Vanya. Despite having to go through the drama of rejection first from Anjani.

However, Kenan is not his name if he can not persuade Anjani. In the end, Anjani wants to go with Kenan.

Ken's current goal is to take Anjani for a walk to the park area of the city. Since Anjani gave birth, they never took Vanya for a walk out. Currently, Vanya is almost four months old.

Upon arrival at the red light close to the park, Anjani looks towards a boutique that shows off the latest Muslim clothing that fits women of Anjani's age.

Anjani's mind wandered away a few months ago before giving birth to Vanya.

When Anjani was helped Galuh and lived in the pesantren, Anjani had worn hijab and shar'i clothes. Actually, Anjani is not ready if you have to hijab at that time. However, because Anjani lives in the pesantren, he tries to respect the environment there with a hijab.

Until he was married to Kenan, the hijab he released because he felt not fully ready. Ken doesn't even bother about that.

"You want to wear the hijab again? If so, first put your heart out. I will support whatever your decision is, nja".

Anjani looked up at Kenan tearfully.

"I'm not ready, ma'am.".

Ken nodded in understanding.

Arriving at the city square park, Ken took Vanya around the park and followed Anjani. Ken's eyes glued to the figure of the man who was aloof in the corner of the garden under the mango tree.

"Rio?".

The one called to look over and was a little surprised.

"Ken? Why are you here? Tumben?", though?",

"Take the kids for a walk. Emang Lo, who is still single", Sahut Ken relaxed. They also chuckle.

"Is Rio alone?", asked Anjani.

"Gue's again at papa's desk, Ken. Help me dong?", Suddenly Rio's wailing.

"Emang Lo, what's up with papa Lo's dikejers?".

"You're in my soul mate. Crazy right? Help me Ken. If I go home without a girlfriend, I'll be married to my favorite girl".

Anjani and Ken laughed out loud.

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