
On the way home, Ayra and Devara had a light conversation. Sometimes they laugh and joke together. Suddenly a tickling question came to Ayra's mind.
“Dev?”
“Hemm..what's up?”devara asked while glancing at Ayra.
“You haven't told me why you “disappeared” three months ago?”ask Ayra
After Devara's return some time ago after almost a year of separation, Devara who was only in Indonesia for three days then proposed to Ayra suddenly. Not ready to give an answer, so Ayra asked for another month. But after a month passed, Devara did not come to Indonesia.
At that time, Devara gave an excuse that there was work to be completed first. But strangely, for almost three months Devara was increasingly difficult to contact. They just tell each other through chat. Therefore, Ayra feels something is awkward with “disappearing” Devara three months ago.
“Oh.it. I'll tell you when we get home. Okay?”the Pinta Devara
“Alright”answer Ayra.
Now both have entered the Devara residence complex which became their second residence while in the city of S. A security guard opened the first gate once he knew the owner had gone home. Arriving at the second gate, they were greeted by another security guard who opened the gate door.
The car drove down the paving road to Devara's residential house. After parking her car, Devara and Ayra enter the house while holding hands. A happy smile also continued to radiate from the faces of the two. They had crossed paths with Madam O then both walked towards the lounge near the pool area. The lounge overlooking the view of the pool is one of the favorite spots both spend time together in the house.
As Devara promised, she would tell him what she did for almost three months yesterday. Devara rests her head on Ayra's lap while holding Ayra's hand, while Ayra gently rubs Devara's hair with her other hand.
“Now tell me, what did you do for three months yesterday?”
Devara sighed softly as she clasped Ayra's hand and placed it on her chest.
“Actually I came home a month after I proposed to you that time”
“Really?”
“Iya. I came home but not to see you. I came home to see your Mother's Father. I'd like to ask Father and Mother for permission to apply for you”
“Why Daddy and Mommy didn't tell me anything?”
“Because I asked them to keep my return a secret”
“What then Dad rejected you so you “disappeared”?” guess Ayra.
“Which may be like that. Back then Dad didn't give me an answer, instead asked me to meet someone”
“Who?”
“Kakekmu”
“Hah? Grandpa Arya?”
Ayra is shocked to hear Devara invited Dad to meet Arya's grandfather who is famous fierce but actually loves Ayra very much.
“Who else?”
“Then what does grandfather do? Did grandpa test you?”guess Ayra snark
Devara tilted her head towards Ayra.
“Where did you know?”
“Of course I know. He is my grandfather. Of course I know him best”
“I think winning Dad's hardest heart turned out I was wrong. Winning your grandfather's heart was the hardest. I almost gave up”
“What is your grandfather's challenge?”
Devara sighed slowly. His memory returned to memory three months ago when he had to face the TNI's retired general who was also Ayra's grandfather.
The Flashback
“Dad, meet this Devara”ucap Dad Aldi introduced Devara to the Father, Arya Subrata.
Arya who was sitting on her great chair stared intently at the figure of the young man sitting in front of her. He saw the man from top to bottom.
“What's your name?”the heavy voice of Arya filled the room which only occupied three different men of that generation.
“I Devara cake..Devara Alexander” replied Devara confidently
“So you're Ayra's ex-boyfriend?”ask Arya Subrata suddenly
“I.iya kek”answer Devara stammeringly
“Damn it! Why am I even more nervous after the grandfather knows who I am and my relationship with Ayra?”muttered Devara in the heart
“What are you here for?”arya asked Devara
“Begini Father.”Aldi's father wanted to tell them the purpose of their arrival to the Aryan residence but Arya raised his hand and gave the code so that Aldi's father was silent.
“I asked you young man.Why did you come here?”arya asked again
Devara swallowed her saliva with difficulty. His throat suddenly dried up. Because the authority of Arya's grandfather was able to make Devara a little melt his guts when faced with the old man who incidentally is the grandfather of the woman he wants to marry.
Devara immediately gathered up her courage and answered the question expressed by Arya.
“I'm here because I want to ask permission from Dad and Grandpa to marry Ayra” Devara replied firmly
“I don't approve of your marriage. Now go home!”arya said coldly and then moved from her seat of greatness.
“You were among our guests home”ask Arya's grandfather on Aldi
Devara is still in her place when she realizes that Arya's grandfather has just refused to give her permission to marry Ayra.
“WHAT? Grandpa rejected me? That's right”gumam Devara in the heart
Devara immediately got out of her seat and was about to catch up with Arya's grandfather but her steps were held back by Aldi's father.
“Where are you going Dev?”ask Aldi's Dad
“I have to see grandpa”
Dad shook his head slowly.
“Do not force. It seems like now is not the right time. Let's just go home. Next day we come back”ajak Dad
Devara had to obey Dad's request. Although Devara really wants to ask Arya's grandfather why grandfather does not approve if he wants to marry Ayra.
All the way home, Devara kept daydreaming. There were so many questions in his mind. Aldi's father who was driving glanced at a glance at “prospective son-in-law” it.
“Are you surprised by grandpa's reaction?”ask Dad
“Iya..Even I have not introduced myself well, but grandfather has directly rejected me”
“Maklum.kakek is a former general who has been poor in the military for decades. Even grandfather educated all his children and grandchildren with military upbringing. So inevitably you have to adjust to that. Among all his grandchildren, Ayra is the grandson most loved by grandfather”
“Is that Really Dad?”
“Iya.you can ask Mother if you do not believe. Ayra's name is a gift from grandfather. Amayra means daughter of the king. Ayra means to be honored, blessed. Grandfather wants Ayra to be the daughter of the king who is honored and blessed”
“To be sure their names are almost the same, Arya—Ayra”gumam Devara in heart
“Do you know since childhood all the grandchildren in our family must be able to martial arts? Ayra is the only granddaughter to reach the black belt after nine years. Every time the level-up exam, Ayra had to fight grandfather first. That's why Ayra is a tough and brave girl because she has been forged by grandfather since childhood. Ayra is famous for being a tomboy. He often fights with boys at school. He also often plays with his brother's friend, Aldo” said Father at length tells of his woman's childhood.
“My tomboy girl is indeed amazing”praise Devara inwardly with a smile.
“To win grandfather's heart, you need to be more patient. Because even though he was old, but his strength was still strong. Grandfather was not an easy person to conquer either. So if you're serious about marrying Ayra, you should be able to get the blessing of grandpa past”
Devara who heard the story of Father is increasingly challenged to be able to take the heart of Arya's grandfather. Because in fact they have one thing in common that is, they both love and love Ayra very much. So Devara is determined to be able to melt grandfather's heart at any cost.
“Don't call my name Devara Alexander if I can't melt Aryan's grandfather's heart. Grandpa..wait! I will definitely win this fight”determination Devara in heart.