Childhood Match
The Destiny of Love for my Love
The time has shown at 22:00 WIB. In the living room, two families sit together to talk about the continuation of the wedding that they have been knitting for decades. Mr. Argo deliberately invited all members of his family that night, including Gendhis, Mr. Ratno, Bu Sari, as well as Lintang. Except for Miss Party who was still lying in her room. After awakening, Mr. Argo asked his wife to rest so as not to fall ill due to the actions of his favorite son. While Gabby, Lintang has taken her to rest in the guest room.
Everyone in the living room was silent. Except for Mr. Argo, no one dared to start a conversation. Their faces were bowed, and each lived in his own imagination. Their disillusionment with Lintang's behavior had really made them all lose face in front of the entire village. That night was like a very exhausting nightmare. They hoped it was just a dream, and when they woke up everything would come back as before. But unfortunately, the nightmare has transformed into a bitter reality that they must swallow together.
After a long time drifting in the silence of the night, Mr. Argo finally spoke up.
"Sir Ratno, Ms. Sari is also a housekeeper.I really apologize profusely for tonight's incident. I know an apology is not enough to make up for our mistakes. And now, we're resigned. Whatever Mr. Ratno will do to us. We realize that the actions of Lintang do not deserve to be forgiven." said Mr. Ratno with regret.
Everyone who was there could not speak. Including Lintang, he even just found out that Gabby was pregnant, just the night before her marriage to Gendhis.
"Now, I leave the decision entirely to Mr. Ratno. After all that happened, still Mr. Ratno want to continue the marriage of Lintang with Gendhis. or kah. will cancel this marriage." said Mr. Argo with a heavy heart.
Finally after being given the opportunity to talk, the father of the girl who was being bullied replied, saying,
"Sir Argo.we as parents, would like to give the best for our child. Maybe.. we were wrong because we follow a tradition whose purpose is actually good, it's just the wrong way. As parents, we should give our children the opportunity to choose their own way of life. Even when we match them, they do not know what a life partner means. Until finally, as time goes by, it turns out destiny says something else. If we used to think more about the future of our children, maybe.This kind of thing will never happen to our children." said Mr. Ratno made everyone who was there bowed. He then continued his words.
"I will not repeat the mistake a second time, by determining the way of Gendhis life without hearing what he really wants. Hence... Mr. Argo, for further problems or not this marriage. We don't want to impose anything on him." continued Mr. Ratno with full discretion.
Mr. Argo and Ms. Sari just nodded their heads while confirming the words of the father of the two children.
Even the latitude has no guts to quibble. Finally he just kept quiet and resignedly waiting for answers from the girl he once loved so much.
While Gendhis was with his heart pounding he should be able to determine his future, even everyone's future.
"alright... Gendhis... What's your decision? The Party's Fathers and Mothers will accept it. Because we know, we've let you down so much. We are ready to accept whatever your decision." asked Mr. Argo to Gendhis who had been sitting still and bowing his head, reviewing what Mr. Argo said and his father.
Gendhis thought for a moment, then said, "Bismilahirrahmanirrahim... Mr. Argo, Mr., Mother also Mas Lintang.we cannot fight the destiny that has been outlined in our hands. Believing in both good and bad destiny, it is one of the manifestations of our faith in the Khaliq. Although I don't really want to, but that's what happened. Perhaps. I am not the match God chose for Mas Latitude. It is with a heavy heart that I have to say that my marriage to Mas Lintang cannot continue." at once the words of Gendhis made them sad and helpless.
But what to say, the rice has become porridge. They must be prepared for all the consequences they have to accept due to the early matchmaking. And it was Gendois who was the victim of this tradition.
"Well, son, if this is your decision. We will try to accept it. Even so, you are still our daughter. From tonight, come to this house not as the daughter-in-law of this family, but as our daughter" said Mr. Argo with tears. Never before has the man been seen to shed tears, but tonight, he seemed powerless to hold back his tears. At the same time, all who were there also felt the sadness of Mr. Argo for failing to bring Gendhis as his son-in-law.
"Sir... Can I make a request?" gendhis suddenly asked Mr. Argo.
"Of course, son, whatever you're going to do for you" replied Mr. Argo.
"What's? What do you mean, son?" ask Mr. Argo.
"Yes, sir.Mas Lintang's marriage with Gabby must still be done tomorrow morning." said Gendhis after knowing that Gabby already contains the fruit of his love with Lintang.
Hearing the name of the woman alone has made Mr. Argo nauseous, let alone having to marry him and then become a daughter-in-law at his home? Ohhh. Just imagine that Mr. Argo will not be able to, what else if it happens.
"No, son. You may ask for anything, as long as it's not for that one. No. I can't!" mr. Argo said firmly on his stance.
"Sir Argo, what Gendhis said is true. As we planned. The invitation has been spread, the party has been prepared, what else is lacking? Is Mr Argo sure he'll cancel the party tomorrow morning? Please reconsider Gendhis request..." Mr. Ratno also spoke.
"But how is it possible, we marry Lintang to someone else. We can't, especially Bune... if he knows for sure no more because, and what about his health condition? Lintang had to leave the woman even though she was not married to Gendhis. I don't want to have a daughter-in-law like her! " said Mr. Argo ketus.
Hearing everyone debating himself from now on, Lintang also ahirnya participate in talking even though his presence is actually not needed by Mr. Argo.
"Father.I was silent from earlier does not mean I have no right to speak. That's because I respect you so much" said Lintang.
"Oh... huh? Honoring? Respect what you're talking about? By ruining a girl's future and making her conceive your child, then now you can still say that you respect you? Where is your respect, Lintang? Did you forget? You are a soldier...! Is it appropriate for a TNI soldier to act like that? You embarrass everyone and you say you respect them? I never taught you to act so recklessly. Is that city girl who's brainwashed you so you can't tell which is good and which is bad?" wuuzzzis... Mr. Argo scolded Lintang all-out because earlier in front of guests, he had tried to hold those words out of his mouth.
Hearing his father's words, instead of realizing his mistake, Lintang turned to defend himself and his lover.
"Mr... Lintang has disappointed everyone, but everything has happened. Why didn't you ask the Little Latitude when you were about to be betrothed? Now when Lintang can find its own women Lintang choice, even the Father does not give Lintang the opportunity to be able to introduce what kind of girl Lintang choice. Because you have covered your heart with hatred. From the past until now the latitude was never right in the eyes of Father and Mother. To you, Gendhis is your daughter. Not Latitude!" latitude's words made Gendhis's heart ache even more. Especially seeing the quarrel between the father and the child. Gendhis felt like he could say nothing. Usually Miss Party who can always dampen their anger, but this time... Such a kind and gentle mother was lying sick in her room.
The night, the atmosphere in the living room was getting heated. Neither Lintang nor his father would budge. All are firm in their respective standings, and justify their respective opinions.
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