I Found Love With You
7. Still Refusing
“When we are married and each have children, we promise to tie our friendship to the bond of marriage. Our intention at that time was to match Abah you with Aki Idi's daughter. But baby, Abah you prefer your mother. At first Aki was very angry at Abah You for refusing to be betrothed. Aki felt sad for not being able to keep Aki's promise. Even when we intend to marry your Aunt, Maya with her son Aki Idi turned out to fail also because Nandang, Aki Idi's son has his own choice.” The gaze of Mr. Moses turned sad in light of the promise that had not yet been realized.
“But, Aki...” Kagendra with an erratic feeling tried to speak.
“Don't cut first Aki's words. Aki knows that Aa loves and respects Aki very much. Aki also loves you very much. Aki never intended to hurt or hit you. Aki knew that Sadiyah, Aki Idi's grandson was a good son and a sholehah. Aki is sure that Sadiyah will be a good wife for you. This is Aki's last chance to fulfill Aki's promise to Aki's best friend.”
Mr. Musa looked at Kagendra and held Kagendra's hand that was tucked tightly in a table bag.
“Aki please tell Aa, Aki please let Aa to help Aki fulfill Aki's promise and repay Aki Idi's kindness to Aki during this time. Sadiyah was an orphan, her father and mother died in an accident when she was 15 years old. Aki wants to make Aki's grandson to be her husband in order to take care of her. You know how much wealth Sadiyah and her sister have. His aunt Rostita was not a greedy person, she actually guarded the property entrusted by her father Sadiyah to be handed over to Sadiyah and her sister. Aki does not want Sadiyah to get a bad partner and only targets Sadiyah's wealth.”
“Indeed Aki sure, Aa will be a good husband for Aki's best friend's grandson?. It could be that Aa will not be able to make her happy because Aa will not be able to give Aa's heart for her.”
“Aki sure, Aa will not hurt a woman's heart. Aki who educates and nurtures Aa. Aki is sure Aa is not a cowardly man capable of hurting women.”
“But Aki. Aki will know that Aa is waiting for someone.” Kagendra lirih.
“But...”.
“Aki pleads and asks Aa to help Aki fulfill Aki's promise to Aki's friend. Aki's time in this world probably won't be long. And maybe this is Aki's last chance to fulfill that promise. Aki wanted when Aki would meet again with Aki Idi, Aki could tell him that the spoken promise had been fulfilled. Aa wants to help Aki. Aki never begged or asked Aa for the rest of Aa's life right?. Now Aki pleaded and asked Aa. Maybe this is the first and last request of Aki.” Moses looked at Kagendra with his own eyes.
Right now, Kagendra's heart feels more and more unwary. His heart is very worried. If he obeys Akinya's request, then he must sacrifice his heart and happiness. But if Kagendra rejects Akinya's request then he will sacrifice Akinya's heart and happiness. Kagendra is in a big dilemma.
“Can Aa ask for time to think about it?” ask Kagendra
“Aki hope Aa can grant Aki hope. Next week, Aki will pay a visit back to the Sadiyah family home. Aki hope before that, Aa has given the answer” Said Mr. Musa while patting Kagendra on the shoulder.
“Good Aki.” Kagendra said goodbye while kissing the back of Mr. Moses' hand.
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