Heaven In The Eye Pelupuk
Prologues
..."Quitting is not the same as giving up....
...Resign according to the Divine nature, which is to pray, to strive, to strive and surrender to the power and will of God, the Almighty God of all things including determining the destiny of man."...
“I love you so much, Aida.” The young man with a black jacket with the middle position occupied the bike he was holding was brushing the hair of a beautiful girl named Aida. The beautiful parasites can hypnotize the adam in his school. It is undeniable that Kenzo, Aida's lover also put his heart to the tomboy girl.
“I promise, after graduating from school I will come home and apply for you.” Aida's face looks happy. A sweet smile came from her pink lips. The girl heeded the words of her boyfriend by nodding her head.
Under the stretch of orange canvas mixed with red cotton, the two young men were fondling. It was as if the world belonged to just the two of them. A few minutes later, a black flattened object from Aida's pocket rang breaking the romantic atmosphere. Disturbed, Aida felt her skirt pocket and picked up the flat object to see who it was that dared to bother her.
Seen the name of the womb of life that is plastered is clearly contacting him, not wanting to make the mother wait long, Aida also answered the call. “Iya, Mother. What's up?”
“Go home first, son. Anyone would like to meet you.” The soft voice from across there made Aida frown so that her two thick eyebrows fused together.
“Who, Mother?” he answered, looking at the lover's face.
“Go home, Son. You will also know.” Without giving Aida any time to answer, she immediately turned off the phone. While Aida is still with her mouth slightly agape. Confused to think short words, but managed to make him think hard.
“Why baby?” The young man asked for a moment after seeing Aida's face staring nanar towards the front. Yeah, like thinking of something. However, Kenzo did not know what his girlfriend was thinking.
“Darling, you can't anterin me home? Mother told me to make a spit-cepet home.” Aida whined while tightly hugging Kenzo's burly body. Yeah, those two lovebirds are a perfect fit. In addition to Aida's beautiful appearance, Kenzo also has a handsome face. He also became the chairman of extra basketball. No wonder Kenzo is loved by girls in school.
Kenzo nodded at Aida's request. It's okay, there's still tomorrow to meet him. Aida got on Kenzo's motorcycle and hugged him from behind. Without them realizing that today is the last day they meet and make love.
***
The night greeted me. The sky looks dark with knick-knacks that adorn the canvas in jet black. Unlike usual, the moon looks timid to show its light. Likewise with the stars, not blinking like the usual nights.
The sound of Kenzo's motorcycle exhaust stopped in front of Aida's house. The girl went down and the young man swiftly took off the helmet Aida was wearing. As in previous days, Kenzo kissed Aida's forehead before she passed away. “I go home first yes, Darling.” Aida nodded with a knotty smile that made a palanquin for Kenzo. That sweet smile was what made him miss. Is there anything more difficult than missing someone you love?
After waving and Kenzo's figure unseen again, Aida entered the old green building with a black fence surrounded by plants. Seen several pairs of sandals lined up in front of the terrace of his house. There was also the sound of joking jokes from inside that room. Aida stepped up with a myriad of questions. Plus when he heard the word matchmaking, his chest felt tight. Who will be asked, is he? With who?
“Include this Aida, our only daughter. Our pride princess.” A figure of a middle-aged man broke for a moment the greeting silence between the compartment. Wait, who are these two married couples in front of him? Are they friends of mom and dad?
“Beauty yes, surely Bima likes this matchmaking.” Telak. Aida's chest was like being hit by a rice stone. His eyes were perfectly rounded, his lips twitching without a word. Divine, what should Aida do for now? With the remaining courage still attached to Aida, she turned to her mother hoping that the middle-aged woman's figure could explain that this was just a joke. Otherwise, the middle-aged woman would shake her head in a sign that this was all untrue. However ....
“We would be very happy and honored if this matchmaking really happened, Nyai.” The sky collapsed onto his tiny body. His entire body trembled violently, only his mouth was slightly agape. Aida's tears did not stop. Frozen, his lips growing louder. God, what is this? What's up with him?
“Bun-Mother?” Her voice stammered. The middle-aged woman could only hold Aida's palm while winking. Crushed. Aida's hopes and dreams of hanging out with her chosen man are now fused. Crashed by the wind. Now, all is just wishful thinking.
Throughout the conversation between her parents and her future husband's parents, Aida can only be quiet. He does not budge. He could no longer hide the look on his annoyed face. His tears could not be dammed, queuing up to fall down one by one. The longer his chest gets tighter. Oh God, this is not what Aida wants. Not the foreign man Aida asked to be her husband.
***
“In shaa Allah, soon we will return and bring Bima here so that he can see for himself the beautiful face of Aida.” Both of Aida's parents could only nod and smile widely. However, contrary to Aida, the girl still could not believe what was happening today. Like a dream, but real. Ah, I don't know!
“Umi go home first yes, son. Later if you meet Bima wearing a hijab and this game yes, surely you will look more beautiful, ” she said while giving a brown tote bag to Aida. The middle-aged woman with the black long khimar tightly hugged Aida's petite body and kissed the innocent girl's forehead. It felt with a hint that the middle-aged female figure called umi was doting on him sincerely.
Not long after, the two old men from Bima passed away. Aida looked at her bunda with an intimidating look. His eyes were red, he was troubled. Lips vibrate. Really, he could no longer endure all this.
"Aida doesn't want to be fooled by her son, Mother." His voice was stuck in his throat. Aida's tears flooded her cheeks. His palms clenched tightly. Enough is enough, he can't keep pretending to be tough.
"Aida, you're grown up, take away your childish attitude." Sobs sounding loud. Even so, his parents ignored him. For them, what had happened today was the best choice for his mere puppet princess. Indeed, every parent in the world wants the best for their baby. However, is not listening to their voting rights the best?
Never mind. Rice has become porridge. What happened today will be the beginning of the journey of this story. Sometimes things have to be left. Because defending against destiny is free, if God does not want us to do what?
**Connected ....
Pasuruan, January 15, 2023**