Let Me Fall in Love
22. Like the Name of the City

Two families sat together at an impromptu family-type table this afternoon. Until so sitting, do not wait long, the following appetizer served by three waiters. Menu presented by Panji and Aul.

Ami chose to sit with Padma. Who are both listeners to serious but relaxed conversations the parents are also prospective brides. The proposal also ended the deal on the application date which will be implemented in three weeks.

"When's the day, Nji?" Anjar's father looked at Panji who was sitting on the side next to Enin.

"The pennant a month after the sermon is also ready. But the final decision is in Aul." Panji looked at Aul who was sitting across the table, in line with him.

Aul turned to look at Mother Sekar. I talked about this with my mom earlier this afternoon. His gaze as a signal for his mother to answer.

"Pak Anjar, Bu Ratih, Enin, I agree with Panji's desire to hasten the marriage. We know each other personally and family. Aul also told me that he would accept the banner without coercion or pressure from anyone. But for the time Panji wants, I can't answer now. Let's tell Zaky first. When is Zaky off or can go to college to go home first be a marriage guardian." Ibu Sekar explained at length to be understood by everyone.

"Okay, Mrs Sekar. We will wait for further news. May the goodwill of our children be given ease and fluency." Anjar's father closed the serious conversation by saying amen.

"Munaroh, Brother Panji with Teh Aul wedlock, we're getting bestie dong." Ami whispered in Padma's ear as the waiter came again to serve the main course.

"Yes, Marimar. Eh, will you mulung sawer again? You are in High School. I'm naturally still Junior High." Padma whispered back accompanied by giggling.

"He is kudu bin obligatory. Mulung sawer is a pleasure in itself. There is no age limit. Granny can also just as long as you're ready for a break." Obviously Ami was still whispering without paying attention to the chatter of the parents.

"Babies, have a conversation. Meal time!" Tegur Enin who noticed Ami and Padma giggled slowly.

"Yes Salam, Munaroh. We are called boys. Oh, boy, I'm not." The protest of Ami again whispered to Padma. Which Padma responded with giggling.

After the meal, Ami invited Padma to move out of the restaurant. Carry out selfies together and alone in some spots. He wants to send one of them to someone. But not now. Later can be reprimanded Panji for being leaked.

"Mi, anther to the toilet!" Padma handed over Ami's phone after the last photo session. Ami nodded and together entered the restaurant area where there was a toilet in it.

While waiting for Padma, Ami sees the watch face on her phone. Eight hours and thirteen minutes. "Kak Akbar has arrived in Jakarta yet yes," his inner voice guessed. He sent a message to make sure.

[Sister, is it home yet?]

Ami is waiting for a reply. But until Padma came out of the toilet, the message wasn't blue ticked. He put the phone back in his sling bag. Until the dinner ended and arrived back home at nine o'clock, the message was still unread.

Ami rolled on her bed preparing to sleep. A moment of glare stared at the ceiling. Lips pursed with bulging cheeks. Become his trademark every time you think hard.

Why should I feel uneasy because Akbar has no news. Yeah, because he's nice, considerate, mature. I feel like a sister. Is it really like a brother? But I like to deg degan not clear every early want to vicall or meet or hear his name.

Ami ruffled his hair because he had not yet found the conclusion of his inner war. Then he was surprised to hear his phone ringing a message. I was worried to open it.

[Mi, sorry I just opened hp]

[Sampt half an hour ago]

[Ami's sleeping?]

Ami smiled widely with an expression full of relief. Panda just replied to the message. Hurry up to type a reply.

[Alhamdulillah 🤲]

[It's getting ready for bed, brother]

Ami switching position. Sit down and wait for Akbar who is typing.

[Thank you already worried about me 🙂]

[Now sleeping. Don't stay up. Skul tomorrow]

[Have a nice dream, Ami]

Ami's heart warmed up to read a reply from Akbar. His face was still full of smiles.

[Okay, Brother]

[Welcome spirit on monday. Because of your smile slalu ngangenin 🤪]

Barb: [😂😂😍]

Ish, Brother Akbar. Why there is love.

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"Mom, the banana I brought 3 to school!" Ami is ready to go to school. Since yesterday he has set aside a bag of bananas king.

"Yes can. Later in the afternoon I want to share also all employees. Last night also asked Mang Kirman to give in the patrol post." Sahut Ibu Sekar's.

Ami double-checked the neatness of her veil by glazing on the front camera of her phone before leaving the house. No more mini-mirrors a week. Ah, recalling the mirror, his face suddenly turned red. Remembering what happened yesterday.

Another week of reporting. Even though they are not actively teaching, all students still have to go to school.

"Price, share it for those who like bananas!" Ami handed his tent to Marga who stood blocking the entrance.

"Hey, ************ this is breakfast first! Let it be no noise. This is from Ami." Marga began to distribute from the front bench while being asked first whether or not.

"Sotoy lo Marga! We're called the same I nyuk." Sonya mendelik but while receiving the king banana that large size.

"Ciee is accepted. I mean, dong." Marga immediately dodged when Sonya was about to punch him. All the bananas were distributed to the entire class.

"Mi, class XI will want me to be the same as me, won't I?" Kia looked at Ami who was opening the phone. Caught the view looking at the photo.

Ami looked at Kia. "of courses. We're sitting behind the kayak gini again. Anyway, who comes first, choose the back bench. Just don't get cornered." Ami went on to select the photos to be sent to Akbar. Last night at the Seruni Hotel.

The fourth hour before the break, the teacher did not arrive. The class was busy with their own world. Some are busy with cell phones, some are sleeping, some are noisy huddle boy band Korea. And Ami chose to send a message to Panda.

[Sir, guess...I where this is 🤭].

In the capital Jakarta, in a multi-storey building, an important internal meeting was taking place. Akbar presided over a meeting attended by the IT team. Listening to the report of the team leader who became the front guard to maintain the security and stability of his company's computerized system. Until the meeting ends with a satisfactory conclusion.

"You're out now, sir?" Gita has cleared the file scattered on the table. Prepare to follow the meeting participants who have already moved first.

"First, Git!" Akbar is ready to check his phone. Only he and the secretary remained in the meeting room. While Leo is representing meetings with clients outside the office. A faint smile rose on her lips seeing a message from Ami.

Gita flinching. Choose to sit again in his chair. "Mas, did Om Darwis tell you that I met Papa in Singapore?" because there was no one else, he dared to talk non-formally. Darwis is the father of Akbar.

Akbar, who was surprised to see a photo of Ami, first kept his phone on the table to give attention to the Gita. "Papa didn't say. Last night I just returned from Lake Pas Papa same Mama also just came. But the morning also does not have a lot of conversation," he explained.

"Om Darwis will definitely tell a story. But I can't wait to tell you, Mom. Let's not be surprised. Papa Sama Om Darwis wants our soul mate." Gita smiled with a crisp face.

Akbar raised one eyebrow. Papa Darwis with his father Gita was friendly since college. As the two families met, he became familiar with the Gita. But Gita's position as a reliable secretary in his company, chosen professionally. Passed the qualification with the best value, beating three other candidates for secretary.

"Most of all jokes. Our parents used to talk that way, right?" Sahut Akbar relaxed. He rushed to get up and tidied up the wrinkles of pants on his thighs.

"But I want to be fooled by you. Being a secretary and wife. Isn't that better, Mum." Gita stood up while carrying the bag with the file in her left hand. He looked at Akbar with a confident look.

"Don't discuss personal matters at office hours. Your job as secretary is still stacked." Assert Akbar as a signal to end the conversation.

"Sorry, sir." Gita slightly bowed her head. Continuing to line up Akbar's steps that led to the CEO's room. Split outside the door.

Akbar sat in his great chair. Rearviewing candid photos of Ami. Immediately make a phone call after making sure the High School student allows it.

"When to Seruni?" Todong Akbar replied to Ami's greeting.

"Last night, Brother. My family was invited to dinner with Kak Panji's family while negotiating the same proposal date for Teh Aul's wedding date with Kak Panji." Sahut Ami who covered out of class as soon as received a call from Panda.

"Wait around! It means planning dong. Why didn't Ami say it yesterday? I can give you free." Akbar's tone sounded disappointed.

"I just knew it was fitting magrib, brother. Keep saying Kak Panji emang deliberately did not say the same Kak Akbar. Fear of free." Ami chuckles.

"When the time is right again dinner, Ami confirmed to me, surely I'm context GM to give free." Akbar answered confidently.

"Who's the danger I'll dong, brother. Must be a suspect on charges of leaking company secrets. Don't bete dong, brother. Like the name of the city, Kak Akbar still fit Pamadegan." Ami tried to understand.

Akbar stood up while making a smile. Walk towards the window with a cramped face. Just preparing to receive a fistful, his sense of regret instantly evaporated. "What means?"

"Pamadegan. The look in your eyes made me sting. Hihih." Ami's giggling voice over there was heard being detained.

Akbar squeezed the hair with one hand accompanied by a full face of a smile and a warm heart. "Mi, VC yes!" her door.