HANARIA the Woman of a Million Race
Episode 25 is Waiting
The tense atmosphere was still approaching both sides of the family. Hanaria who was sitting between her parents did not dare to move in the slightest, as all eyes seemed to be on her. Including Reymon who just conveyed the purpose of his heart to visit the family home of Mr. Muri.
"How's Hana? What is your answer to what Reymon has put before all of us...." Mr. Muri said after a long time of silence covering the place. The atmosphere of the living room which was only lit by a rainbow, made Hanaria a little helped to hide her growing tension.
Reymon did not take his eyes off Hanaria in the least. Even though the young man's gaze and attitude looked calm but to Hanaria, it still made her feel uneasy because of the answer she had to give.
"I agree......" Suddenly Hanaria's voice was stuck in her throat, her voice immediately sounded raucous, while coughing - a small cough.
"Do you agree with Hana??" Reymon's face immediately sparkled happily, as did their two parents.
"I'm sorry Rey. But I can't agree that we're married.... I felt Rey was so good to me like a sister. So I feel, Rey's like Jonly's sister. I'm sorry mas.. mr. Arta's teacher......" Said Hanaria who was very uncomfortable.
Because his words were accidentally interrupted due to the gnawing of his grave, making everyone misunderstand. But Hanaria still revealed what was in her heart.
The atmosphere that had melted for a moment, now stiffened again. Although only illuminated by a faintly visible light of the pelita, can be seen the faces of Mr. Muri and the mother of Muri who felt bad to hear the answer of their daughter Hanaria.
Hanaria glanced at Reymon's face which had already revealed her proposal that night her solids in front of both of their parents. The dimpled young man was stunned for a long time, as if he was thinking about what something he should convey later.
While the teacher Arta and his wife just wait with a calm attitude continuation of the talk of his eldest son.
"Once again.. I apologize Rey, Mr. Arta's teacher... and also aunt. if what I say is less pleasing......" Said Hanaria again. Hanaria was forced to open her mouth again because the silence was so pronounced after her refusal.
"It's okay - what Hana... mas understand, you must be difficult to distinguish between a friend and a future husband in yourself Rey right? We've been friends and playmates since childhood, I understand....." Reymon reviewed his smile, his dimples immediately showed themselves on both cheeks.
"But if I may. mas Rey will wait for you, until you can tell the difference between a friend and a future husband....." And Reymon again.
"Don't wait for me Rey, I can't promise anything....." Hanaria said increasingly unkindly to the young man.
"Did Hana already have someone who stopped by in the city there, so say that?" Reymon asked, staring at the face of the girl.
"There is no mas....." Hanaria answered with a quick nod of her head.
"In that case, it's a sign of a green light for Rey to keep waiting for you Hana." Reymon said sure.
Hanaria's tongue felt muddy, she could see the young man's determination to be able to have himself, his attitude and words had not changed since the first time he had revealed the same to Hanaria until tonight.
Hanaria clasped the palms of her parents tightly, describing her as unable to say any more words.
"Son Rey.pardon Hanaria uncle's daughter, if tonight you can't accept your application. Uncle knows you as a good young man in this village, surely many parents who want to make themselves Rey son-in-law, including uncle. Uncle can only bless you if someday you two are destined to mate. But the decision remains uncle leave it to Hanaria who has responsibility for herself and who will live up to that decision." Mr. Muri finally spoke after hearing Reymon and Hanaria's words.
"Yes uncle, it's okay.I hope, one day I can mate with Hanaria, uncle's daughter." Reymon said again, increasingly ascertaining the intent of his heart that really.
"I, too, as Rey's mother, can understand the attitude of son Hana.... Indeed, as a woman, it is not easy for us to accept the proposal of a man, even though we already know him. Isn't that so, Muri?" Arta's mother said as she threw her smile.
"Yes, Miss Arta..me and Mr. Muri also used to be so, he came many times with his new family I can accept it...." Ms. Muri said, she then laughed a little while remembering those times.
"Yes that's right, Arta's teacher. At that time I was full of struggle to get Hanaria's mother, because I did not just like her. That's why, despite being rejected many times, I still want to come with my brother who is now living in the district." Kekeh sir Muri, made the pact Arta and the others chuckle.
"It turns out our experience isn't much different." Pak Arta chimed and increasingly chuckled, he suddenly remembered his past when applying for his wife.
"REally.....??" It turns out that our time is still young, the same yes, Mr. Arta's teacher, the same - the same experienced a proposal that must be done repeatedly." Mr. Muri chuckled even more, the memories of the past made him feel young again.
"So Rey..... Not only have you experienced this, we as parents have also experienced it before when we were young." Said Mr. Muri again chuckled at Reymon who was laughing at their words, only Hanaria who looked still difficult to laugh, she could only throw her smile that looked a little forced.
After all, Hanaria could feel, Reymon who harbored a sense of disappointment behind his laughter with their parents. But the young man was very good at storing his feelings. Hanaria knew him well. The man was too gentle to be hurt, thus making Hanaria unwilling to give him hope.
"So Hana....." Arta's mother said continuing her earlier remark.
"Yes aunt......" Hanaria sounded nervous.
"When we meet, just keep acting like usual. But, if one day you are indeed a match with aunt Reymon's son, aunt would be very happy, and that's what we hope Hana....." Arta's mother continued with her warm smile.
"Yes, thank you very much aunt, for understanding." Hanaria still sounded nervous.
"It seems like the night is getting late, we beg you Mr. Muri, mother of Muri and son of Hana...." Said Mr. Arta while standing from his seat, followed by Reymon and his wife.
"All right..... Thank you so much for visiting here, we also apologize if there is anything less pleasing to our meeting tonight." Mr. Muri's best friend stood with Hanaria and her mother, shaking hands with each other before parting ways.
"We are the ones who thank Mr. Muri, because it has been well received in this house. I don't think there's anything to forgive, we're like family." Mr. Arta said again.
Hanaria kissed the back of the hand of Arta and his wife, as well as Reymon, he kissed the back of the hand of Mr. Muri and his mother before saying goodbye.
Mr. Muri and his wife walked together to the front porch to deliver the pact Arta and Arta's mother who had gone out first.
Reymon was behind them with Hanaria.
"Mas will remain faithful waiting for you to say agree to be your wife... Hannah..." Reymon lirih.
"Don't wait for me Rey, I don't want to be disappointed. Better to find another woman who is ready to be Rey's future wife." Reveal Hanaria half-downed while walking sideways Reymon.
"You're the only one I want, not another woman." Reymon's hand arrived - suddenly clasped tightly to his hand, making Hanaria look into Reymon's eyes that still exuded calmness.
Although sounding soft, Reymon's speech made Hanaria's blood rustle. Reymon's words were so convincing, making Hanaria unable to give any more rebuttal, she could only fall silent.
"Good night......" Reymon kissed the back of Hanaria's hand which he grasped quickly. Reymon's treatment was completely unexpected by Hanaria, making her stand stiff in place. Hanaria could not reply to Reymon's words which immediately released her hand from Hanaria's hand.
Hanaria stared at Reymon's departure and her parents used a flashlight as a streetlight.
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