Let Me Fall in Love
48. Ami Softened

"Dear to Mother?" Puput felt this was the right opportunity to enlighten Ami.

"It's a pity, Tea." Ami answered quickly and confidently.

"OKAY. Ami is now an adult to share. Teteh wants to ngingetin, every woman who is already mature and married, she must obey when brought moved by her husband. Then the last one to stay at home was just the old man. That too if it's still complete. More specifically we discuss our family, yes, Mi."

"Ami's right, after Aul moved house, Zaky continued to study again, which Nemenin I have Ami. But even Ami nemenin Mom is only temporary, right? graduating High School will go to college. He said Ami wanted to study at UI, right? Means later Mom alone dong just won Bi Ela." Puput explained slowly and calmly to be absorbed by Ami.

Ami looked carefully.

"Formerly, Teteh was initially heavy and sad when he had to move house to Jakarta. Ninggalin's mother and three younger siblings are still in school. Usually Teteh who likes to nemenin Mother if past nine pm Aul or Zaky has not returned home. So Mom's talkative. But over time, with the support of Kak Rama, attention can be managed from afar."

Ami let out a long sigh that was clearly heard by Puput over there.

"Mi, if from morning to evening Ami was at school, Mother was not lonely because she had a busy monitoring the restaurant, the study, and others. But if the night may be you want a bedmate, a confiding friend, need a backrest, which can only be done by a partner. So for example Mother wants to marry again, we should support the origin of the future husband Mother really track record is good."

"Remember, Mi. Ever since Dad died, I've always worked hard to make us happy. Now, it's time we support the wishes of the happy mother's mother."

"Don't you like Mr Happy, too?" Ami began to make a sound after a long time hearing the explanation of Puput.

"According to Tetuh's vision, it seems like Mom likes it too."

"Keep Teteh want to have a father continued Mr Happy?"

"It's not just Teteh who wants to accept Mr. Bagja. Aul and Zaky also agreed. The point is, I'm happy. But at that time Ami was still Junior High. I refused Mr. Bagja's proposal. Because what? Because I love more Ami who does not want to have a father to connect." Clearly Puput was without effectively blaming Ami.

"Gini deh, now Ami ponder aja Teteh speech from the beginning. Reflect with a cool head and a long thought ahead. We all love Mom. Whatever your wishes are good, and make you happy, let's support." Connect Puput.

"Hm, yeah. I thought about it." Ami felt that he understood enough with the explanation of Puput. He ended the nearly half-hour long-distance chat because there had been two incoming calls from the name 'Panda'.

[Sister, I'm sorry just called Puput Tea. Now it's been]

One message was sent to Akbar's number. Ami rushed to wear a hijab and to look in the mirror. Because in addition there is also a misscall unanswered video call. I heard his phone ringing. Video call from 'Panda'.

"Hey.tumben moody. Why, hm?" Akbar asked after answering Ami's greeting. Her pretty face looks lethargic.

"No papa. Maybe the ketchup was abis practicing chemistry in the lab." Ami put on a big smile. He forgot that his mood was bad.

Akbar smiled. "Mouth can say no. But the eyes cannot be lied to. Ami again there's a problem, right? Let's tell you the story, baby. I'm a special person to you, right?"

Ami's heart melted hearing Akbar's speech and shady gaze that filled the phone screen. He blushed in shame.

"My mom has a crush. His name is Mr. Bagja. She's....." Ami told the outline of who Mr. Bagja is, how the closeness of two families who have introduced each other's grandchildren, as well as his efforts twice to approach his mother. Until the speech of Mr. Bagja who will go again to Germany and will return as soon as possible if Mother accepts his proposal.

"Sister, am I selfish if I don't marry you again. While three of my sisters allowed it on the original grounds that Mom was happy." Ami ended the long story accompanied by heavy breathing. He sat down on the sofa with one hand propping his chin while staring at the phone attached to the holder.

"I have a feeling of unwillingness like that is natural. That's because the deceased father figure can not be replaced by anyone. Is that right, Cutie?"

"That's a damn thing, sister." Ami snatched the answer quickly.

"But I'm sure, I put Dad's name in the depths of my heart. Stored neatly and in meetings with all the memories. Even if it now opens the heart to other men, it has its own throne, separate. You may need your shoulders and chest to lean. It takes a heart-to-heart interlocutor who can only be done with a partner."

"Sister's speech is similar to that of Tart Tea." Ami refuted Akbar's explanation.

"Teh Puput can talk so because it has felt. Later also if we marry, this is the chest, this is the shoulder, only intended for one Ami's backrest." Akbar patted his sturdy shoulders and field chest while raising his eyebrows.

Ami smelled a smile with a blushing face. Suddenly his body was hot cold when imagined Bollywood dreams where Akbar hugged him from behind. "Don't talk about marriage, brother. It's a long way away." Still with a blushing face.

"Ish, that's just kidding." Ami smiled grimacingly.

"But all the Ami jokes have been recorded as angels. One-on-one is starting to get granted. Like Panda. Look at your face every day. Surely the doll is always hugged and talked to, huh? And I'm also, right?" Though Akbar only guessed because he wanted to restore the mood of Ami to return cheerful. In fact, Cutie was surprised with widened eyes.

"Ish, Brother Akbar is a psychic. There's no cctv in this room." Ami looked up at every corner of the ceiling. Makes Akbar laugh. After that put on a serious face.

"Cutie, Iko is getting married. I will stay in Singapore with my husband. I will make you Madam Akbar in about two years if the Ami family gives the blessing of young marriage. Means at home stay Mama and Papa. They even planned an old day with umrah again and religious tours to various countries in addition to ngasuh grandson. Then what kind of mother? Because Cutie's gonna move me to our little palace later. This description could be a consideration for Cutie's decision. Best decision to make everyone happy." Akbar had never been this serious about talking to Ami. He gives wise advice to the dear one who is unstable.

Ami hides a face that re-flashes onto the sofa cushion because Akbar goes so far as to discuss about the future of his relationship. To bite the lips without being seen.

"Yes, Brother. I'm now more relieved.All input Brother will I consider. Thanks for letting me know."

Akbar nodded with a sweet smile. "I'm glad Cutie's open. Do not hesitate if you want to vent, want to call. I'll always make time for you even if we're ldr-an."

Ami blushed in shame. "Yes, Brother. Hm, it's gonna be nine. It's time for me to sleep." Although actually still at home talking, but he tried to be consistent with the discipline of time.

"OKs. I'm going to go first, too. There's a friend who's happy." Akbar glanced at the watch on his left wrist.

"What girl is a boy, brother? Why is nine o'clock leaving?" Ask Ami curious.

"Amrik's Cowok bule, Cutie. The highlight of the party will be midnight. I came to make face deposit. If he doesn't come, he's a close friend. Ten o'clock come home again."

Ami nodded with a face still implying worry. "There must be a party with alcohol. Brother don't drink!"

"Yes there. Cutie, don't worry, I won't drink. That's why the face of the face will go away secretly." Akbar can read Ami's anxiety. His heart warmed because it received attention.

"OK on, Brother. Careful yeah! Don't speed!" Ami also said his greetings. Akbar's reply was accompanied by a death wink. It was fortunate that the connection had already been cut off as he lapsed on the sofa while lifting both feet into the air. Fall to the ground the blink of death.

***

Morning at breakfast, Ami ate while watching the face of Mother who ate in front of him. As usual, I was always calm, chatting relaxed, not looking moody. Although today Mr. Bagja departs for Jakarta and tomorrow flies to Germany. He thinks nothing has changed in Mother's attitude.

On the way to school, Zaky opened a serious chat while focusing on driving. "Mi, according to Ami how was yesterday Mr Bagja waiting for Mother's answer?"

"Well, not how. What's it gonna do?" Ami turned to look at that one and only brother.

"So Ami agreed that I would accept Mr. Bagja's proposal." Zaky was amazed by the attitude of Ami who no longer frontally refused.

"depends. I'll wait for Mom to ask us." Since getting a message last night from Puput and Akbar, this morning Ami returned cheerful as ever.

Zaky didn't ask any more. A faint smile rose on his lips. He can catch Ami's softened attitude.

In the afternoon after school, at home there are newlyweds who are sitting alone in the living room. If previously always sat on a different sofa, now sit tight on one sofa.

"Just come home, Mi?" Panji smiled at the sister-in-law who came along with Zaky.

"Yes, Brother. Aa ngajak Ashar prayer first in the Great Mosque of Tasik. Same with Kak Panji when is it coming?"

"So it's one o'clock." Aul answered. "Mi, help open the gift. In the room so narrow the same pile of gifts." He thought that during the three nights of staying at the hotel, the wedding gift had been opened by the people at home. But I said I didn't want to open it because it had to be witnessed by the owner.

"Ready. But I'm going to take a shower first. Sultry." Ami felt insecure sitting joined by faces that looked fresh and fragrant like she had just taken a shower. He rushed to the stairs.

"Zaky, sit down! Brother wants to talk." The banner restrains Zaky's steps who will follow Ami.

Serious conversations happen. Aul becomes the only listener during Panji's talk with Zaky. Her husband talked to her first. He also smiled faintly to see the brother smiling widely accompanied by a word of thanks and thanks.